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Local group wanting a cleaner, fairer, carbon neutral Newham by 2030. Join our campaign - FossilFreeNewham@outlook.com

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We did it! Watch @NewhamLondon declare a #ClimateEmergency and commit to #carbonneutral2030 based on our motion, Monday 15 April.
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Today, the UK closes its last coal-fired power plant, becoming the fifth European nation to go #BeyondCoal. At the time of the London 2012 Olympics, coal generated 40% of the UK’s power. Tonight, it drops to zero, while #wind produces enough electricity to power 92% of UK homes.
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Join us against the Gov's approval of London City Airport expansion. Wed 28 Aug @ 6pm Ministry of Housing, Communities & Local Gov, SW1P 4DF 2.5m extra passengers & more flights 6-9am Mon-Fri, in a #ClimateCrisis when people are dying from #AirPollution. This must not stand.
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Plan B Earth
@PlanB_earth23 Jul 2024
BREAKING: 'Coolest letter in history' Signed by Tracy Emin, Peter Gabriel, Annie Lennox, Jarvis Cocker, Dr Rowan Williams, Bianca Jagger, Ash Sarker, Len McCluskey, Michael Mansfield KC and 1000 more ... Condemns INSANITY of 21 yrs of jail time for WTF defendourjuries.org/wtf/
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Want to help prevent more people becoming ill or dying from air pollution? Join us & friends in peacefully protesting the expansion of City Airport on 27 July from 10am outside the airport. The next Gov. will soon decide whether to approve it - we'll tell them they MUST REJECT.
The Aviation Environment Federation
@The_AEF25 Jun 2024
Today, @transenv published an important new report on air pollution that suggests that ultra-fine particles (UFPs) from aircraft may be posing serious health risks to people living around airports. 1/9
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THEY FLY, WE CHOKE. STOP CITY AIRPORT EXPANSION Sat 27 July from 10am Join @fossilfreeLDN & friends for a peaceful mass mobilisation outside London City Airport. Our new Gov. will issue a decision on the expansion this summer. We'll show them they MUST REJECT it. Chat link 👇
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Landmark ruling on human rights www-bbc-co-uk.cdn.ampproject…
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💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕 #CleanAir💨 in 200 London schools @SadiqKhan @MayorofLondon is making schools safe - something the DfE has failed to achieve! 🧵1 bbc.com/news/uk-england-lond…

Air filters for London's polluted schools - mayor

The Mayor of London says 200 schools will have PM2.5 filters installed in a pilot project.

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Now we really can say HAPPY NEW YEAR and good riddance to #MSGSphere. MSG have withdrawn their application. Thank you again to all who objected to it and campaigned against it. And to @MayorofLondon for doing the right thing in rejecting it. WE WON. news.sky.com/story/sphere-de…
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If this was you when, amongst end of year festivities, you got an email officially telling you the #MSGSphere application has been called-in, we feel you. Wondering what it all means & what you can do? Read on to find out what we know, whether you commented before or not. 🧵 1/6
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When politicians play games they forget real people are on the other end of them. Gove has issued another direction stopping LLDC from carrying out Khan's rejection for 42 days while he decides if he wants to call in the app. He's had 9mths since he first indicated an interest!
Terry Paul@Terrympaul29 Nov 2023
Interesting intervention from @michaelgove on the recent decision of the Mayor of London. What games are about to be played? #MSGSphere #Stratford
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An excellent interview with @natehiggins discussing the Sphere rejection & the need for developments that will improve #Newham residents' lives not make problems worse. A rallying call for social housing and against @SilvertownTn and the City Airport expansion. @StopCityAirport
PoliticsJOE
@PoliticsJOE_UK23 Nov 2023
Why London’s sphere won’t be built youtu.be/wYRmOiQJ0n0

Why London’s sphere won’t be built

A giant advertising orb has been denied planning permission after i...

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A huge thank you to @StopMSGSphere , you persisted and didn't let go and what a fantastic result!
Stop MSG Sphere London@StopMSGSphere21 Nov 2023
Replying to @StopMSGSphere
For in-depth reporting that laid the truths bare: @danhancox @hlsomerville & @ollywainwright countless media outlets for covering it. For voting against it on the LLDC planning & decisions committee: @dan4barnet @james_beckles @mariepye @NickSharman @rectripp We are so grateful
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Good. #MSGSphere would've completely overwhelmed Stratford station (already one of the most crowded in London) and endangered road users in the local area by flashing adverts down to the street. Let's hope it's dead & buried and get on with finding a meaningful use for this land.
Rachael Burford@RachaelBurford20 Nov 2023
Sadiq Khan has blocked plans for the MSG Sphere in Stratford. Mayor spokesman: 'London is open to investment from around the world...but the Mayor has seen independent evidence that shows the current proposals would result in an unacceptable negative impact on local residents.'
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Nate Higgins@natehiggins20 Nov 2023
Replying to @MarkKleinmanSky
Statement from me as the local councillor xitter.cf/natehiggins/status/172…
Nate Higgins@natehiggins20 Nov 2023
Full statement from me as local councillor for Stratford Olympic Park as @SadiqKhan has today FINALLY rejected the MSG Sphere in his stage 2 decision.
Screenshot of a statement

ALT Screenshot of a statement

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Mark Kleinman@MarkKleinmanSky20 Nov 2023
Revealed: Sadiq Khan, the Mayor of London, has decided to block an application from Madison Square Garden to build a London version of the Las Vegas Sphere at the Olympic Park in Stratford on the grounds of excessive light pollution. A formal statement is expected later today.
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Greenpeace UK@GreenpeaceUK31 Oct 2023
GOOD NEWS: Initial results on ULEZ expansion show: ✅ 45% fewer of the dirtiest vehicles now on London's roads ✅ 19 out of 20 vehicles don't need to pay ULEZ charge ✅ 37,200 Londoners have received funding from scrappage scheme
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“Everyone should be able to enjoy the sky at night and...a home...free from advertising ... People in hotel rooms in Vegas...only have to put up with it for a day or two but the fact that would become your daily life feels inhumane.” Thanx to @ZackPolanski telegraph.co.uk/world-news/2…

Local residents furious at Las Vegas ‘Sphere’ landing in east London

Replica of $2.3bn US concert venue beaming out bright images on 18,000 screens faces pushback over light pollution and impact on wildlife

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In a democratic society, we should have the right to hold a placard in protest, without fear of imprisonment. Read more about those standing with #TrudiWarner goodlawproject.org/hundreds-…
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The Mayor of London has been making headlines for his plan to expand ULEZ. Lets hope Sadiq Khan now turns his attention to repurposing the Silvertown Tunnel 👀 stopsilvertowntn.com/ #RoadsReset

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Kevin Maguire
@Kevin_Maguire28 Jul 2023
Good. Will fade as a political issue after introduction when drivers realise it applies to the fewer than one-in-10 older vehicles that are most polluting. “Tory-councils lose High Court bid to stop Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion.” mirror.co.uk/news/politics/b…

Tory-led councils lose High Court bid to stop Sadiq Khan's ULEZ expansion

Mayor of London Sadiq Khan plans to expand the Ulez zone to cover the whole of the capital from August 29 to boost air quality

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