"A secret “reasonable worst-case scenario” was drawn up, anticipating that several reservoirs’ water stocks could fall to 0 per cent — dubbed “day zero” — within weeks. Officials warned that without action, supplies to some homes could be affected" www.thetimes.com/article/7812...
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Could you take the flight free challenge? Visit our website for information, inspiration and to make your #FlightFree2026 pledge: www.flightfree.co.uk
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Preparing for the worst is smart, but we must also act. 3C will be devastating for our planet, now is the time to take action.
EU tells countries to make plans to cope with 3C of global warming Climate commissioner says member states must take ownership of damage caused by floods, heatwaves and fires www.ft.com/content/964...
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Planning for 3°C doesn't make it survivable - but it makes it seem so As Ben Shread-Hewitt and I explain in this recent article...
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It's not just about location... we don't need it! ✈️❌
We agree with Simon Jenkins that #Heathrow's 3rd runway plans should be stopped, but we don't agree that #Gatwick or #Stansted should be expanded instead. That won't solve the #climate problem. Demand management is the only answer compatible with climate goals. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Great British Rail could modernize ticketing - if we keep it fair. Simpler tickets, more choice. But will one system mean less competition? What do you think? One place for everything or keep our options open?
Viewpoint: Great British Railways offers a chance to modernise train ticket retailing https://www.railbusinessuk.com/industry-viewpoint/2026/10/12/viewpoint-great-british-railways-offers-a-chance-to-modernise-train-ticket-retailing/
Cardiff Cross rail is officially underway. More seats, better connections, easier journeys - exactly the kind of infrastructure that makes staying on the ground the smarter choice. Investing in trains reduces the need for runways. That's the future we want 🚂
ITS HAPPENING - Cardiff Crossrail | late 2026 update youtu.be/bT9mmNYsLB4
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Just a few hours left to get tickets to our event in Oxford tonight! 🎟️ Our panel will explore travel, flying and the climate crisis through four inspiring and thought-provoking presentations, followed by a Q&A. See you at 6:30pm! Free tickets: tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
We are back in London for the next Flight Free Travellers Meet Up: come and join us at the Euston Flyer at 7pm next Wednesday 21st October. www.meetup.com/london-viaje...
@eurostarjustin.bsky.social if your shifts next Wednesday coincide with this we'd love to see you!
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Our Oxford event is tomorrow! Our local panel will be discussing the numbers behind the carbon, local activism, and tips on flight-free travel, followed by a Q&A! Join us at 6:30pm at East Oxford Community Centre (or online!) Free tickets: tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
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🏴 ScotRail recorded 48.4 million passenger journeys between April and September 2026, up seven per cent year on year. Growth was driven by major events, the removal of peak fares and discounted family travel offers. www.scotrail.co.uk/about-scotra...
Bill Gates funded research into blocking out the sun, now he says contrails are 'just clouds' Meanwhile he still flies privately, pays to offset it and he wants you to fly the long way around, pay more and just move the problem What a perfect loop of nonsense. It's not difficult. Stay grounded.
Watch the Contrail Con before Bill Gates reroutes your next flight interestofjustice.substack.com/p/watch-the-...
Karl Bushby just finished walking 36,000 miles from Chile back to Hull. If you've ever needed proof that you don't need a plane to get across the planet, Karl just spent three decades proving it. Talk about the ultimate #SlowTravel champion!
Raising the bar for slow / long-term/ flight-free travel somewhat....
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Coal miners had the sense to take urgent action when their birds died They knew that an environment that couldn't support birds ultimately couldn't support them either
Why must airlines buy our love of sport? ⚽ It's all about financial gain and our planet pays the price. 💔 Join our friends at @badvertising.bsky.social saying no go selling our passion to polluters. Sport shouldn't be a marketing tool for fossil fuels.
Liverpool FC are the latest club to partner with a polluting airline. ✈️ Here’s why we need to stop airlines buying our love of the beautiful game.👇 thefootballweek.com/2026/10/11/t...
'Taking action today is essential to protect ecosystems, human health, and the future of the planet.' Not flying and staying on the ground is one of the most effective things YOU can do personally to make a difference. Your choices matter. ✈️❌
“What Are The Main Causes Of Climate Change?” — stie stekom #EnvironmentalNews #Climate #ClimateChange
What we choose today shapes the world that our children inherit tomorrow. Every journey we take on the ground instead of in the sky is one small choice that adds up. Stay grounded - it really does matter ✈️❌
Not just for *years* to come... "Even if global temperatures go above 1.5°C and then come back down, sea levels will keep rising for centuries..." sealevel.nasa.gov/news/283/the...
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Race Report - The Wizz Air Ealing Half Marathon One plane, oily refreshments, formation flying and plenty of great conversations. Our runners were speaking out against polluting sponsors. You can read their race report here 👇🏻 @badvertising.bsky.social @flightfreeuk.bsky.social
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Read more about the problem with Wizz Air’s sponsorship of running here. thegreenrunners.com/wizz-air-the...
You don’t want to miss our event this week! Our Oxford-based panellists will give their insight on human effects on the climate, aiport expansion, why we should fly less, and flight-free holiday inspiration! 📍East Oxford Community Centre & Online 🎟️ tickettailor.com/events/flightfreeuk/2340494
Our Director Anna will be speaking at our free event in Oxford next week, explaining why we should fly less and how you can join the flight-free movement! 🌍️ Have you signed up yet? Join us in person or online at 6:30pm, Thurs 15th October. Tickets: tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
"Fossil fuels are the new tobacco" - Dr Maria Neira 💪 And now shes in the running to lead the World Health Organisation. 🌎💚
🚨 BIG NEWS: Fossil ad ban advocate María Neira has been nominated by Spain to lead the World Health Organisation. Neira has been a consistent supported of such a ban, even describing fossil fuels as the "new tobacco". 🛢️🚬
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How Heathrow airport expansion risks UK climate targets The UK government must reject plans for a third runway at Heathrow to meet legally binding climate targets. friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/how-...
They've been celebrating 10 years of CORSIA but emissions are still high. It's a nice idea, but here's a wild idea: Stay on the ground. 🤷 No fancy tech needed, no waiting for years for countries to join. It just works. ✈️❌ #FlightFree #CORSIA
Don't get left in the dark... This is your reminder that once we know the truth, we can't unsee it. 9 out of 10 people want to act when they understand what is at stake. Choosing to travel differently is one simple, powerful way to show up. You don't need to fly to see the world. 🌎💚
Britons kept in dark about scale of climate crisis, say viewers of ‘first-of-its-kind’ emergency briefing Nine out of 10 people felt motivated to act after watching film outlining threats to food security, economy and public health
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The charming market town of Lewes sits deep in the heart of the picturesque county of East Sussex and is a perfect location for a historical day trip. Immerse yourself in a slice of old England and wend your way through ancient lanes among stunning architecture #VisitEngland buff.ly/0GMhqYN
What a wonderful journey and what a staggering difference in emissions. 84-90% less carbon says it all. @profpaulbehrens.bsky.social
Back from Greece, and no flights either way 🚆⛴️ We went to Chios by train, ferry, and coach, and I came home the long way round (Bari, Milan, over the Simplon to Basel, Frankfurt, The Hague, then the Eurostar). About 7,200 km across eight countries. 🧵
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The link to the full programme is here: cycletouringfestival.co.uk/whatson/ My talk is at 9pm on Friday 16th. Registration on the link.
Oxfordshire locals! Would you like to fly less and opt for more sustainable alternatives? We will be reimagining travel in our free community event next Thursday at 6:30pm. Join us at East Oxford Community Centre or watch along at home! Tickets: tickettailor.com/events/fligh...
Technology that promises to fix things without us changing how we live. Seductive and so dangerous. Tech has a vital role in a changing world, but it won't save us from the choices that we continue to make.
“Technological solutions are politically attractive because they promise to address climate change without requiring changes to how people live and consume...Yet technology cannot substitute for the broader societal changes and large-scale shifts in consumption that are also needed.” Fabian Dablande
People ARE worried - but will it change how we travel? Here's the thing: staying grounded is one of the most powerful things we can actually do. Worry is a start. Action matters more. 🌎💚
62% now say extreme heat is the most pressing climate impact, up from 36% in Oct 24. Concern about wildfires has jumped from 13% in Oct 24, to 47% in 2026. But research also shows experiencing extreme weather has a negligible effect on climate change belief. theconversation.com/did-the-hot-...
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@georgemonbiot.bsky.social neatly summarized the reasons why the expansion of Heathrow airport – and any other – needs to be shelved. We need to draw a red line for airports now and take the steps towards the only solution for air traffic: sharply reducing it. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Some fabulous travel inspiration close to home from @rjontouruk.bsky.social 👇
The West Midlands in England has a mix of cities, historic towns, countryside, castles, cathedrals, canals and market towns to visit. Back again soon to explore further. 😀 www.rjontour.com/west-midlands/ #westmidlands #traveltuesday #travelinspiration
An important and interesting angle - any increase brings increased risk. 22 years worth of data highlights shows near misses are rising. So why add more planes over a densely populated London? It's a risk we do not need. ✈️❌
One issue with a possible expansion of #Heathrow that's rarely discussed is that more planes must mean more chance of a major disaster over London. While the risk is low - why choose more flights over densely populated areas? #No3rdRunway #Don'tGrowHeathrow theconversation.com/airport-runw...
Helsinki named the global #1 most sustainable travel sport - for the third year running 🏆 If the destination leads the way, shouldn't our journey match it? Reachable from the UK by rail and by sea. 🚂⚓
#InTheNews re #sustainable #travel, #tourism & #development 9/ #Community: #Finland's capital #Helsinki is 1st place in the Global #Destination #Sustainability Index for the 3rd year. Stats show the city's commitment paying off, but the #city wants to go further hospitalityinside.com/en/The-world...
Europe is doing it right - Isn't this just fabulous!? 40,000 young people born in 2008 can apply for a FREE travel pass to explore Europe sustainably. 🚂 Sadly, the UK is not included this time, fingers crossed we can take part in the future 🤞
DiscoverEU Applications Open for 40,000 Free Travel Passes Across Europe DiscoverEU applications are now open, giving thousands of young Europeans the chance to travel across the continent with a free travel pass and access to discounts on accommodation, culture, sports and other services.…
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Our @annacycles.bsky.social was interviewed by @esflaherty.bsky.social about travelling all the way to COP31 by land - showing exactly how we can move through the world gently, thoughtfully and without flying. We are looking forward to hearing more about your journey, keep us updated!
Before leaving on my own flight-free trip to this year's UN biodiversity and climate conferences, I spoke with @flightfreeuk.bsky.social about the challenges and benefits of travelling by land: thinklandscape.globallandscapesforum.org/107988/fligh... #COP31 #COP17 @globallf.bsky.social
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As you can see from the video there was a lot of support for our crew as they flew around Ealing at the weekend. Please show your support by signing our petition ✍️ Let’s rid running of sportswashing for the sake of our health & the planet 🌍 @flightfreeuk.bsky.social @badvertising.bsky.social