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Wellbeing, nature, disability, climate adaptation... and plenty of coffee and cake! She/her :-)

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The mural depicts a person confused and overwhelmed by recycling options, weather and on the right as a climate change affected drought area with refugees and silhouette moving across. 
On the left in a green fertile land, there are wind turbines and and  Earth and hands in a heart shape in the sky, and the statue of the Duke of Wellington wearing a traffic cone is firing a cannon with all the things we don't want including pollution and an angular distinctive electric car.

The mural depicts a person confused and overwhelmed by recycling options, weather and on the right as a climate change affected drought area with refugees and silhouette moving across. On the left in a green fertile land, there are wind turbines and and Earth and hands in a heart shape in the sky, and the statue of the Duke of Wellington wearing a traffic cone is firing a cannon with all the things we don't want including pollution and an angular distinctive electric car.

Post image A red and yellow mural says look out for each other and features three living bees and some dead bees and multiple silhouettes of disabled people and a crow at the bottom. All of the text has graffiti and scribbles in it from project participants

A red and yellow mural says look out for each other and features three living bees and some dead bees and multiple silhouettes of disabled people and a crow at the bottom. All of the text has graffiti and scribbles in it from project participants

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No worries! It was wonderful to see the mural in real life! Thanks for inviting me to participate

06.03.2026 17:33 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Along with other Glaswegians, I worked with the @sensing-climate.bsky.social team
(Working representing #climatechange and #disability ) to contribute ideas to #mural #art in #Glasgow #Scotland.
I got to help paint it too! πŸŽ¨πŸ–ŒοΈ
Check it out from Midday on 6th March, 2026 in the G.E.S.H, Easterhouse

06.03.2026 05:45 πŸ‘ 11 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
Photo of the indoor mural - Full image description is in the news piece that is linked to in the post

Photo of the indoor mural - Full image description is in the news piece that is linked to in the post

Image of the outdoor mural - says 'Look out for each other' in bold yellow letters on the red background. Full description is in the news piece that is linked to in the post

Image of the outdoor mural - says 'Look out for each other' in bold yellow letters on the red background. Full description is in the news piece that is linked to in the post

We've had a wonderful day celebrating the launch of TWO Sensing Climate murals in Glasgow, at Greater Easterhouse Supporting Hands, with a fab mural team sharing key messages for what to prioritise in climate responses - mostly we need to look out for each other! sensing-climate.com/news/glasgow...

06.03.2026 16:44 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 5 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Welll today was the day of showing members of GDA and many other who took part in the mural of climate change and disabled people of not one, but TWO, murals in Glasgow! The key message is that we need to look out for each other, both as the world is now and as the climate changes.

06.03.2026 15:06 πŸ‘ 3 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 0
Shows an extract from the outdoor mural design with the words 'look out' written in yellow on a red background with hands holding together a heart shaped fractured earth, and glasses over the 'oo's of 'look out'.

Shows an extract from the outdoor mural design with the words 'look out' written in yellow on a red background with hands holding together a heart shaped fractured earth, and glasses over the 'oo's of 'look out'.

The mural team have been busy this week! A day of final touches today & then tomorrow we'll be celebrating the opening of not one, but TWO, murals in Glasgow! The key message is that we need to look out for each other, both as the world is now and as the climate changes. More info to follow soon!

05.03.2026 10:39 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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In conversation with… Nic Cook β€” Sensing Climate A super session with Nic Cook, reflecting on her lived experiences as a disabled parent and public transport user, and her important PhD work on active travel, disability and critical access...

A little late to post this as it's been a bit hectic but it was super to be joined by the wonderful Nic Cook for our February 'Disability & Climate: In Conversation With' session! Recording and transcript is online: sensing-climate.com/events/nic-c...

19.02.2026 18:36 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Journeys Through Time & Climate β€” Sensing Climate This guest piece by Becky Lovegrove introduces β€˜An All Round Hullabaloo’, an exhibition about climate change, led by a community of learning disabled artists in Frome…

A lovely guest piece on the project news pages by Becky Lovegrove, introducing β€˜An All Round Hullabaloo’, which is an exhibition about climate change, led by a community of learning disabled artists in Frome: sensing-climate.com/news/journey...

19.02.2026 18:37 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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In conversation with… The Sensory Trust β€” Sensing Climate The Sensory Trust are running an exciting UK-wide project, called β€˜Collective Climate Repair’, exploring how working with plants and natural systems can offer accessible opportunities to cool and calm...

Event page is up and the sign up form is open for our next 'Disability & Climate: In Conversation With' event with the lovely Jane Stoneham & Tony Kendle in May, speaking about the Sensory Trust's @sensory-trust.bsky.social fab 'Collective Climate Repair' project: sensing-climate.com/events/senso...

19.02.2026 18:39 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Improving energy retrofits for disabled people β€” Sensing Climate In this guest piece by Harriet Sansom, we’re delighted to introduce an important new report by the Centre for Sustainable Energy (CSE) on how to improve home energy retrofits with and for disabled peo...

Read about the important work of the Centre for Sustainable Energy on how to improve home energy retrofits with and for disabled people: sensing-climate.com/news/improvi...

19.02.2026 18:41 πŸ‘ 0 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Climate justice in action β€” Sensing Climate We’re delighted to share this guest piece by Ruth Nortey, introducing a wonderful new podcast series and zine exploring how disabled people and people from global majority communities are represented ...

Access Ruth Nortey's wonderful podcast series and zine exploring how disabled people and people from global majority communities are represented in climate action: sensing-climate.com/news/climate...

19.02.2026 18:42 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 1 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
What do we want? Care or fascism? That's the economic choice we now face
What do we want? Care or fascism? That's the economic choice we now face YouTube video by Richard J Murphy

What do we want? Care or fascism? That's the economic choice we now face youtu.be/eBEahWrzEr0?...

02.02.2026 07:10 πŸ‘ 111 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 3 πŸ“Œ 7
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Disability-inclusive climate emergency planning in Scotland β€” Sensing Climate We’re delighted to share this guest piece by Maia Pace, Elaine Paterson and Fin Tams-Gray. It reflects on discussions held during our disability and climate emergency preparedness works...

Keen to hear more about our ongoing work on emergency preparedness, climate resilience & disability in Scotland? Read this guest news piece about our November workshop with Inclusion Scotland & ERCS by Maia Pace, Elaine Paterson & Fin Tams-Gray! sensing-climate.com/news/disabil...

15.12.2025 11:42 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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A shameful step back for nature as UK Government pushes through damaging Planning and Infrastructure Bill | The Wildlife Trusts Despite valiant efforts by nature champions in the House of Lords, last night saw the Government bulldoze the wildlife-harming Planning & Infrastructure Bill through its last remaining hurdles. Matt B...

A shameful step back for nature as UK government pushes through the Planning and Infrastructure Bill.

Thanks to all who raised their voices and showed support for our precious wildlife.

25.11.2025 12:24 πŸ‘ 33 πŸ” 21 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 2
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🌍🎧 New season from the State of the Earth Podcast!

Host Sophie is joined by @sarahbell85.bsky.social from @ecehh.org to discuss how our environments shape who we are, how we live β€” and what it really means to design a fairer, healthier world for all.

Listen now: open.spotify.com/episode/1V5M...

25.11.2025 11:03 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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An Open Letter to Zarah Sultana Galina Rymbu, an activist living in Ukraine, responds to Zarah Sultana's recent remarks on support for Ukraine.

This is an important and heartfelt letter. Unfortunately there has been a real blindspot among some people on the British and European left. We should oppose imperialism and fascism, wherever they occur.
heckle.scot/2025/11/an-o...

23.11.2025 09:24 πŸ‘ 450 πŸ” 140 πŸ’¬ 30 πŸ“Œ 16
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In conversation with… Dan White β€” Sensing Climate An excellent session with Dan White, policy and campaigns officer at Disability Rights UK, leading a coalition of global disability climate activists to respond to the climate crisis…

It was super to chat with Dan White of @disrightsuk.bsky.social for our 'Disability & Climate: In Conversation With' session yesterday! Recording, transcript & links now up online! sensing-climate.com/events/dan-w...

20.11.2025 13:24 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 3 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. 

Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing.

Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin.
We need more stories about us and our culture.
You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.

This is Alice's friend Sandy Ho, posting. Per Alice's wishes, this message is being shared at the time of her passing. Hi everyone, it looks like I ran out of time. I have so many dreams that wanted to fulfill and plans to create new stories for you. There are a few in progress that might come to fruition in a few years if things work out. I did not ever imagine I would live to this age and end up a writer, editor, activist, and more. As a kid riddled with insecurity and internalized ableism, I could not see a path forward. It was thanks to friendships and some great teachers who believed in me that I was able to fight my way out of miserable situations into a place where I finally felt comfortable in my skin. We need more stories about us and our culture. You all, we all, deserve the everything and more in such a hostile, ableist environment. Our wisdom is incisive and unflinching. I'm honored to be your ancestor and believe disabled oracles like us will light the way to the future. Don't let the bastards grind you down. I love you all.

You were incredible, Alice Wong, and it was a blessing to have collaborated with you on projects, to have read your words and to have heard your voice, as full of life and passion and joy and rage as it was.

You made a differenceβ€”so much of a difference.

Rest always in peace, and always in power.

15.11.2025 07:33 πŸ‘ 1445 πŸ” 360 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 15

Gutting to wake up to the news of Alice Wong's death this morning. She was always kind to me, and she stuck up for me and fought my corner more than once, when I was a near stranger. She's a marvelous writer, editor, advocate and thinker. Farewell, Alice. Thanks for your urgent, caring work.

15.11.2025 12:05 πŸ‘ 215 πŸ” 27 πŸ’¬ 7 πŸ“Œ 0

Thank you so much for sharing it ☺️

13.11.2025 13:46 πŸ‘ 1 πŸ” 0 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Crip Up Climate Conversations β€” Sensing Climate We’re excited to be launching our β€˜Crip Up Climate Conversations’ guidance at the Bristol Climate & Nature Partnership β€˜Climate and Disability Showcase’ event this week! Access the guidance in thi...

For #ClimateComms folk, the Crip Up Climate Conversations guidance by @emmageen.bsky.social and @sarahbell85.bsky.social is an excellent resource for understanding disabled people in the context of the climate crisis and supporting respectful conversations.

sensing-climate.com/news/crip-up...

13.11.2025 11:25 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Save Geography at the University of Leicester Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?

Please sign and share this petition.

I care deeply about geography and want to do everything I can to save our jobs and the school, and protect our students 🌍

#Geography #SchoolClosure

c.org/Z2ZK6fQVgf

08.11.2025 10:40 πŸ‘ 9 πŸ” 7 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Racist incidents against UK nurses surge by 55% Royal College of Nursing calls on government to stop using anti-migrant rhetoric, which it says emboldens racist behaviour

This is what tolerance of anti-migrant political rhetoric leads to. A surge in racial abuse against nurses and care workers. www.theguardian.com/society/2025...

27.10.2025 08:53 πŸ‘ 657 πŸ” 300 πŸ’¬ 37 πŸ“Œ 25
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How to cope with long winter nights when the clocks go back More than a million people in the UK experience symptoms of Seasonal Affective Disorder - but a project is aiming to help people in Orkney look after their mental health.

#livingwithSAD talks to BBC Scotland

@ukri.org @uofgied.bsky.social @slipshodspeller.bsky.social

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

27.10.2025 08:55 πŸ‘ 4 πŸ” 4 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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The War On Climate | Join the Climate Action Explore how military emissions impact climate change and learn how to advocate for accountability and sustainable policies to protect the planet.

We urgently need honesty on the climate crisis.

Military emissions are excluded from national emissions figures. Yes, we simply pretend they don't exist.

That means there's little pressure to reduce them.
This has to change.

www.thewaronclimate.org

21.10.2025 20:06 πŸ‘ 100 πŸ” 56 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 0
Title text reads β€œWhat is DisCrit?” followed by smaller text: β€œBased on the article β€˜Dis/ability critical race studies (DisCrit): theorizing at the intersections of race and disability’ by Subini A. Annamma, David Connor, & Beth Ferri. Written by Mary Yoon on behalf of the Center for Racial and Disability Justice.” The image includes an illustrated group of people. The Center for Racial & Disability Justice logo appears in the upper right corner.

Title text reads β€œWhat is DisCrit?” followed by smaller text: β€œBased on the article β€˜Dis/ability critical race studies (DisCrit): theorizing at the intersections of race and disability’ by Subini A. Annamma, David Connor, & Beth Ferri. Written by Mary Yoon on behalf of the Center for Racial and Disability Justice.” The image includes an illustrated group of people. The Center for Racial & Disability Justice logo appears in the upper right corner.

DisCrit examines how racism & ableism intersect to shape systems of power that marginalize disabled people of color. It challenges β€œnormalcy” & calls for collective action toward justice. Check out the video, one-pager, & other resources at crdjustice.org. Created by summer intern Mary Yoon. [1/13]

15.10.2025 23:09 πŸ‘ 32 πŸ” 18 πŸ’¬ 2 πŸ“Œ 1
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Rima Ahmed - 15/10/2025 - BBC Sounds Waking you up each weekday morning, it's Rima Ahmed.

β€œE-bikes are fast, often silent, and #blind and #PartiallySighted people can’t see them - making collisions hard to avoid. No one should feel unsafe stepping outside."

West Yorkshire SLC backs plans to ban e-bikes from parts of Briggate.

🎧 bit.ly/4nMpWxK (07.07am at 1h 07m into #BBC recording)

16.10.2025 08:05 πŸ‘ 2 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 1 πŸ“Œ 0
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Making the case for wealth taxes on @SkyNewsPolitics just now. Rumours that Chancellor might seek yet more spending cuts are horrifying - public services are already on their knees & top 50 richest families in UK now hold more wealth than the poorest half of the population - over 34 million people.

15.10.2025 22:57 πŸ‘ 248 πŸ” 73 πŸ’¬ 4 πŸ“Œ 4
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Today it’s possible to hear about β€˜Embracing the dark’ in Episode 4 of Winter Well on Radio 4 with @slipshodspeller.bsky.social.

Insightful voices and perspectives on slowing down in winter and changing our expectations of ourselves.

www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/m...

16.10.2025 06:48 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 2 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0
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Government β€˜has lost its way’ on accessible housing, after new towns report ignores disabled people The government has been accused of losing its way on accessible housing, after refusing to explain why a report by its β€œtaskforce” on delivering a series of new towns across England does not includ…

Government β€˜has lost its way’ on accessible housing, after new towns report ignores disabled people
#AccessibleHousingNow #NewTowns
@disrightsuk.bsky.social @inclusionlondon.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/government-h...

09.10.2025 16:41 πŸ‘ 8 πŸ” 9 πŸ’¬ 0 πŸ“Œ 0