Climate & nature. Policy & politics. Community power. All views my own.https://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.socialhttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mvnqajbjfc2j🎉 A huge win for communities and campaigners. And for everyone who thinks that our shared climate and our water supplies should be protected, not sacrificed for profit for the tech sector. A pause is pretty much a moratorium. New requirements for EIAs and planning guidance will be very helpful. 👍 [contains quote post or other embedded content]16 Sep 2026 18:08 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mvnqajbjfc2jhttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mv5fx6uyrs23Just another reason to #StopRosebank and Jackdaw. "Pacific leaders demand end to fossil fuels as UNEP report warns 1.5°C overshoot threatens small island survival." [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 Sep 2026 06:21 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mv5fx6uyrs23https://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mumwr2wjqs24This was a brilliant event! We're tired of waiting for better buses. Get franchising and public ownership done! [contains quote post or other embedded content]03 Sep 2026 17:06 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mumwr2wjqs24https://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mttepnwzdc25Great to continue working on warmer homes and #cleanheat (including community heat networks) with @sccscot.bsky.social! See our blog about why this is so important to include in the Programme for Government: lnkd.in/eirDvjae @edinbric.bsky.social @portyenergy.bsky.social @cescotland.bsky.social [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Aug 2026 13:07 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttepnwzdc25https://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mttbaqpq5k2rThis is so important for #communitywealthbuilding and a #justtransition for communities. Here's research on how it could happen! https://cles.org.uk/scottish-community-wealth-fund/ [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Aug 2026 12:05 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mttbaqpq5k2rhttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mtl2xh2igc2hThank you to my MP @chrismurraymp.bsky.social for standing up against new oil and gas, which will only add fuel to the fire of the climate crisis. 🔥 Thanks to all the other MPs and MSPs who signed this pledge as well. Will UK Gov listen? #StopRosebank https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26276265.group-mps-msps-sign-pledge-oppose-rosebank/ https://www.heraldscotland.com/news/26276265.group-mps-msps-sign-pledge-oppose-rosebank/?ref=eb&nid=2693&block=article_block_b&u=de3109821e89bb9e4a0214dc045321b7&date=18082621 Aug 2026 05:51 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mtl2xh2igc2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3msrwts5ou224Some recommendations for the Scottish Government to make bus travel more affordable and attractive, so we cut the #costofliving while cutting carbon, and bring services back under public control. 👇 @foescot.bsky.social @betterbusesspt.bsky.social @povertyalliance.org @getglasgowmoving.org [contains quote post or other embedded content]11 Aug 2026 06:01 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3msrwts5ou224https://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mrjuw2aucs2h🔥 I saw the Arthur's Seat wildfire damage, it's devastating. The Cairngorms fire is another level. "Governments cannot claim to be protecting Scotland from the consequences of climate change while pursuing policies that deepen the crisis". Like new oil and gas. By @ariane-burgess.bsky.social https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26405675.scotland-burning---not-considering-new-oil-fields/26 Jul 2026 07:40 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrjuw2aucs2hhttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mrepzybqz22gThere is limited electoral benefit to ditching net zero, and much more potential harm. The same applies to new oil and gas. Most people can see through the claims of vested interests, and understand the truth: new oil and gas will keep us at the mercy of volatile, high prices and a burning planet. [contains quote post or other embedded content]24 Jul 2026 06:29 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mrepzybqz22ghttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mqyfj4b2as2nAnd please, @andyburnham.bsky.social , either retain Ed Miliband as Energy Secretary, or make him Chancellor. Workers, communities & businesses need policy certainty on the energy transition. It must be fair, fast and properly funded. Please act to be on the right side of history. 🙏 [contains quote post or other embedded content]19 Jul 2026 08:49 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqyfj4b2as2nhttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mqybpfy5zc2i@andyburnham.bsky.social PLEASE do not approve new drilling, incl. Rosebank & Jackdaw. 2,700 excess deaths from extreme heat in England & Wales alone; why add fuel to the fire?! Only renewables & fair #climateaction policies will keep us safe, reduce bills & provide long-term jobs. #StopRosebank https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/czx5zy82n7no19 Jul 2026 07:41 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mqybpfy5zc2ihttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mpkxohqg2c2lThanks @sccscot.bsky.social, I'm delighted to be here! [contains quote post or other embedded content]01 Jul 2026 07:12 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpkxohqg2c2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mpkxkpbims2l"A homeowner who can insulate their home does not experience the same heat as a tenant living under the roof. A professional in an air-conditioned office does not experience the same heat as a construction worker on a building site." On why we need national planning to protect ALL from extreme heat https://www.thenational.scot/comment/26242431.frances-heatwave-wake-up-call-scotland/01 Jul 2026 07:10 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mpkxkpbims2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mougmlple226"It is not possible to look both ways...You cannot want to accelerate the move away from fossil fuels and pose as a friend of the old industry at the same time. It won’t work; it’s bad politics." Fully agree w/ Tommy Sheppard. The SNP need a clear policy to direct the transition to renewables. https://www.thenational.scot/politics/26214480.pivoting-pro-fossil-fuel-stance-last-thing-snp/22 Jun 2026 08:08 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mougmlple226https://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mmubfh2li227Essential reading before the Scottish Government debate on energy tomorrow. https://www.thenational.scot/news/26142936.key-questions-ahead-scotlands-energy-debate/?ref=li Scotland's energy should be used to meet people's needs, not line the pockets of big tech. @aprscotland.bsky.social27 May 2026 19:44 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmubfh2li227https://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mmt27dxvyc2fGreat to see this new evidence on the economic value of climate action. And on the back of @johnswinney.bsky.social's statement (in the Scottish Parliament debate) yesterday committing to take steps to make Scotland "carbon neutral, once and for all." [contains quote post or other embedded content]27 May 2026 08:03 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmt27dxvyc2fhttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mmrmcikrsc2lGood vibes outside the Scottish Parliament this evening, after MSPs passed a motion to seek a second independence referendum. Met someone visiting from Germany who joined in as they want us back in the EU! Unfortunately Keir Starmer has already rejected the call. #IndyRef226 May 2026 18:21 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mmrmcikrsc2lhttps://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mlqs777k4c27Excellent news! Although possibly not at definitive as the headline makes out. https://www.holyrood.com/news/view,government-rejects-calls-for-new-oil-and-gas-licences-in-the-north-sea #StopRosebank #FossilFreeFuture #ClimateJustice13 May 2026 17:09 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlqs777k4c27https://bsky.app/profile/amandafgrimm.bsky.social/post/3mlirdcg6dc2mLabour would be wise to heed the words of Sharon Graham, Unite's General Secretary. 👇 [contains quote post or other embedded content]10 May 2026 12:32 +0000at://did:plc:esk3ryd26f73dxcwrfuhnj35/app.bsky.feed.post/3mlirdcg6dc2m