Will Yeates (@wyeates.bsky.social)

Will Yeates

@wyeates.bsky.social

Climate and enviroskeeting. Strat climate comms & media freelancing: Will@WYeates.com (📍 London, Europe) Runs the Yates/Yeats/Yeates Y-DNA project

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Will Yeates

@wyeates.bsky.social

Are you a Yates, Yeats or Yeates male? 🧬 We're using Y-DNA to uncover how different paternal family lines connect across Britain, Ireland and beyond. Some share ancient ancestors, others are unrelated. Help solve the family puzzle with a Y-DNA test! Join us now! www.familytreedna.com/products/y-dna

familytreedna.comTrace Your Paternal Ancestry With Y-DNA - FamilyTreeDNAConnect with your Y-DNA relatives and discover your paternal line's ancestry with Y-37 and Y-111. Plus, join the world’s largest database of Y-DNA testers!

Will Yeates

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Matt Hancock’s “protective ring” around care homes did not exist, a public inquiry has found. buff.ly/K84PJEz

buff.lyUK government failures led to Covid spreading ‘like wildfire’ in care homes, inquiry findsInquiry chair says failure to advise care homes to isolate people discharged from hospital was ‘significant oversight’

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Sally Rooney says her books will be removed from sale in UK over Palestine Action support buff.ly/Z92Vzm7

buff.lySally Rooney says her books will be removed from sale in UK over Palestine Action supportThe Irish writer is best known for novels such as Normal People, Intermezzo and Conversations With Friends.

🔬 FamilyTreeDNA's test is particularly useful. It identifies genetic mutations that help place men on the paternal family tree and estimate when branches separated. Every new tester could reveal an unknown branch or help connect families separated for centuries.

Will Yeates

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If you're a Yates, Yeats or Yeates man descended through an unbroken paternal line, we'd love to hear from you! You don't need a detailed family tree. Even knowing where your grandfather or great-grandfather came from could help. Message me to discuss the project! 🧬

🧬 Why Y-DNA? Unlike Ancestry or MyHeritage tests, Y-DNA follows the direct paternal line over hundreds or even thousands of years. We're identifying genetically distinct Yates, Yeats and Yeates families and discovering which branches share common male ancestors (could we share a common ancestor?)

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Our research is exploring Yates/Yeats/Yeates connections across England, Ireland, Scotland and beyond. Some lines may have migrated between these countries centuries ago. Y-DNA can help test these theories, identify shared ancestry and break through genealogical brick walls.

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Manchester City charges: How much did their rule breaking cost your team? buff.ly/HM5vDae

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Accounts signed off by Deloitte in Cyprus meant assets such as superyachts, mansions and private jets worth $672m (£508m) vanished from Abramovich's company accounts. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

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Tiffany Treanor-Johnson got 10 years, 9 months for driving at 53mph in a 20mph zone while impaired by nitrous oxide, killing 27-year-old Harry Webb, then fled. Every part was a choice. www.londoncentric.media/p/nitrous-ox...

londoncentric.media“The killing of Harry Webb wasn’t just another statistic”: London’s gas-and-drive crisisPlus: What will pedestrianised Oxford Street look? • Where in London are the Greens targeting next? • Phone theft decline is a central London thing

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There I was - walking through Stratford trying to work out why the gameweek 6 deadline is 11am tomorrow yet there are a bunch of West Ham fans gathering for a game...

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Tories overstate net zero cost by nearly £500bn in apparent spreadsheet error buff.ly/ix0GdHi

buff.lyTories overstate net zero cost by nearly £500bn in apparent spreadsheet errorExclusive: Badenoch’s flagship conference policy document cites £957bn estimate, twice the total in climate advisers’ data

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A political party could produce content that looks like journalism while ultimately serving a party-political operation. Key question is how clearly that line will be labelled. pressgazette.co.uk/news/reform-...

pressgazette.co.ukReform hiring journalists to build national newsroomAt least 12 jobs on offer via new Reform content operation.

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Cleverly backed Brexit and now defends the settlement in a city that voted heavily Remain. He must also square London’s reliance on international workers with tougher Tory immigration policies, including plans to remove foreign nationals from social housing. buff.ly/MnR7nku

buff.lyThe Tories think they can win back LondonTheir long-shot route to power • First, give the impression of actually liking London • What needs to go right if they want to win the mayoralty in 2028

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Cleverly now presents himself as a positive, pro-London Conservative, calling London a “wonderful city” and “very safe”. That marks a shift from recent Tory mayoral campaigns. Even Conservatives seem to recognise that talking London down does not work. www.londoncentric.media/p/conservati...

londoncentric.mediaThe Tories think they can win back LondonTheir long-shot route to power • First, give the impression of actually liking London • What needs to go right if they want to win the mayoralty in 2028

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More than 1 MILLION UK adults who have never smoked are now vaping. That should set alarm bells ringing. “less harmful” does not mean harmless, and we still don’t know the full consequences of regular use. A public health time bomb being built in real time. buff.ly/rSWJl70

buff.lyOne million UK adults who have never smoked are now vapersLatest statistics also show, for the second year in a row, more over-16s vape than smoke.

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Ethiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capital buff.ly/BkNuS5B

buff.lyEthiopian rebel forces withdraw from Tigray regional capitalTwo residents in Mekelle tell the BBC pro-government forces have taken control of the city.

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Kemi Badenoch says Tories want millionaires to get free childcare buff.ly/yoZgMRn

buff.lyBadenoch says Tories want policies ‘for everybody’ as she defends plan to let millionaires get free childcare – UK politics liveConservative leader defends plan to extend free childcare to high earners, as Tory conference begins in Birmingham today

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There is a way to look after people, the planet – and Britain’s growth. It’s what we call the ‘wellbeing economy’ | Jamie Driscoll

buff.lyThere is a way to look after people, the planet – and Britain’s growth. It’s what we call the ‘wellbeing economy’ | Jamie DriscollImagine the UK with a 20-year investment plan, with green homes and fast transport. We already have the tools to make it happen, says Green party politician Jamie Driscoll

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Bank of America, Barclays, Citibank, Deutsche Bank and Santander did not reduce the amount of money they lent, nor the value of their underwriting, to coal activities between 2022 and 2025.

buff.lyBanks backed net zero then kept funding coal companiesNew data shows coal finance has stayed steady at the global level since 2022, as international efforts to cut the ties between lending and emissions faded

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Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes

buff.lyBangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakesWith 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia

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The expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George Monbiot

buff.lyThe expansion of Heathrow would be an expensive disaster for Britain and the world. Burnham needs to block it | George MonbiotA third runway would fly in the face of reason. If we are to prioritise human life over short-term ‘growth’, we need to use planes less, not more, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

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For the Premier League to retain credibility and avoid FIFA-style reputational damage, Man City’s expulsion must be the minimum. Compensation, multi-season spending restrictions and removal of affected titles should follow.

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The triple lock is a symbol of a society that has stolen the young’s future

buff.lyThe triple lock is a symbol of a society that has stolen the young’s future • Resolution FoundationWe used to think that old people were poor and poor people were old. That belief still lingers and is why there is such support for the triple lock, which puts up pensions by inflation, earnings or…

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CCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’

buff.lyCCC: Heathrow expansion could push flights to ‘80% of UK emissions by 2050’ - Carbon BriefAviation is on track to be responsible for 80% of the UK’s carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions by 2050, according to the Climate Change Committee (CCC).

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Airlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisers

buff.lyAirlines should pay for CO2 removal if Heathrow expands, say climate advisersClimate Change Committee says government cannot expand airport without requiring aviation industry to clean up its emissions

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Remembering Hywel Lloyd – Labour Environment Campaign – SERA

buff.lyRemembering Hywel Lloyd – Labour Environment Campaign – SERAIt is with great sadness that we recently learned that Hywel Lloyd, former Chair of SERA, has died. He will be remembered by many in SERA, the wider Labour movement and environmental politics, for…

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COP31 attendees told not to interfere in Türkiye’s “internal affairs”

buff.lyCOP31 attendees told not to interfere in Türkiye's "internal affairs"Amnesty International says the provision in the hosting agreement could have a "chilling effect" on free expression in Antalya

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New polling: climate change is back in people’s top priorities

buff.lyNew polling: climate change is back in people’s top prioritiesPersuasion UK has released polling on climate salience following the UK’s hottest summer to date. Climate is now in people’s top five issues.

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Most of UK’s essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas, report warns

buff.lyMost of UK’s essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas, report warnsKeys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high risk

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World’s top 20 private equity firms produce more greenhouse gases a year than most countries, report finds

buff.lyWorld’s top 20 private equity firms produce more greenhouse gases a year than most countries, report findsFirms manage $7.3tn in assets and could afford to transition away from fossil fuels yet invest in natural gas and coal-fired plants to power datacenters

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Indonesian wildfires threaten leading orangutan research site in Borneo

buff.lyIndonesian wildfires threaten leading orangutan research site in BorneoCritically endangered Bornean orangutans flee forests as staff at Rangkong research station work round the clock to stave off blaze

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Microplastics in soil pose global threat by acting like ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxins

buff.lyMicroplastics in soil pose global threat by acting like ‘Trojan horse’ to deliver toxinsExclusive: Plastic surfaces form hotspots for interaction between plastics, microbes and agrochemicals

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Private jets pollute up to 14 times as much as commercial planes and are undertaxed in US, report says

buff.lyPrivate jets pollute up to 14 times as much as commercial planes and are undertaxed in US, report saysNumber of private jets has surged in recent years, but they do not pay commensurate portion of fees to FAA operations

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Third Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisers

buff.lyThird Heathrow runway should only go ahead if airlines pay for cleaner flying, say advisersThe government's climate advisers say Heathrow's third runway cannot be approved under current climate policies.

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Billionaire warns world needs to move faster on climate challenges

buff.lyEarthshot Prize: Prince William warns world needs to move faster on climate challengesThe Prince of Wales tells the BBC we need to "accelerate" in finding solutions to climate challenges as Earthshot nominees are unveiled.

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Fossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation call

buff.lyFossil-fuel firms in line for billions in benefits after answering Trump’s donation callSenators’ report says taxpayers face higher bills after ‘bargain’ between president and major polluters

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‘Concerning’ low sea ice persists as Antarctic hits third-lowest winter peak

buff.ly‘Concerning’ low sea ice persists as Antarctic hits third-lowest winter peak - Carbon BriefAntarctic sea ice has recorded its third-smallest winter peak extent since satellite records began 48 years ago, new data reveals.

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Germany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045

buff.lyGermany pledges to phase out fossil fuels for first time with target of 2045Campaigners say plan marks notable shift away from oil and gas as previously pledges were only for carbon neutrality

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UK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under Starmer

buff.lyUK shares findings of damning climate crisis national security report suppressed under StarmerEl Niño poses critical threat to nations’ defences, says Ed Miliband in presentation to global foreign ministers

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How toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sick buff.ly/OhVbWHR

buff.lyHow toxic smog from wildfires is making Indonesians sickAround 175,000 people in Indonesia have suffered from respiratory illness since August.

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Fears mount that next UN chief will downgrade climate action

buff.lyFears mount that next UN chief will downgrade climate actionExperts say some of António Guterres’s possible successors could be ‘disastrous’ for efforts to tackle crisis

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Huge El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in next six months

buff.lyHuge El Niño projected to cause 450,000 deaths in next six monthsNew report predicts a heavy toll from Nigeria to the US – and comes on top of existing impacts of the climate crisis

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22 Sept

‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warn

buff.ly‘Planetary boundaries’ necessary for flourishing of life have been massively breached, scientists warnNew report shows key indicators of Earth’s health are ‘outside the safe operating space’ as climate disaster looms

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22 Sept

‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak

buff.ly‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will have a huge impact on communities across the world

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22 Sept

‘Short on substance’: Albanese urges climate action on world stage – but advocates say Australia failing on fossil fuels

buff.ly‘Short on substance’: Albanese urges climate action on world stage – but advocates say Australia failing on fossil fuelsPrime minister says ‘climate security is the new national security’ in keynote speech in New York

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21 Sept

If it's that easy, why not make the London Underground accessible? @tfl @sadiqkhan @mayoroflondon

buff.lyTfL to build more than 50 bus driver toilet blocksSix bus routes in London do not currently have driver toilet facilities at either terminus.

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17 Sept

Veteran broadcaster John Humphrys has said the people of the United Kingdom should "be able to choose our leaders" as he releases a documentary exploring the role of the Royal Family. buff.ly/6nQvo1k

buff.lyEx-BBC presenter John Humphrys questions role of Royal Family in new documentaryJohn Humphrys, who presented Today and the Nine O'Clock News, heads a new Channel 4 documentary on the topic.

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17 Sept

Charles accused of saying that "we'll forget her soon enough" in the wake of Diana's death in 1997 buff.ly/gt3pRah Why does the UK continue to keep these awful people in power?

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16 Sept

"it's come after a period of thinking about it, so it has been a while," she said. buff.ly/YDr6Mlv

bbc.co.ukSenedd member who quit Reform voted Remain in Brexit referendumSarah Cooper-Lesadd also revealed she voted Remain in the 2016 Brexit referendum.