Ben Walker
@benjaminwalker.bsky.social
Head of Communications at builtbn.org: driving narratives for our built #environment. 🏡 Long suffering #BCFC fan X-iled in Amersham. Yes I #FPL.
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Ben Walker
@benjaminwalker.bsky.social
· Nov 17
The Baader-Meinhof phenomenon, also known as the frequency illusion, occurs when you learn about something new, and suddenly you start noticing it everywhere #Bluesky
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I resigned from ExxonMobil today. I spent the last three years doing fossil fuel extraction research at both BP and ExxonMobil. Neither company is acting responsibly. They are racing to maximize extraction while the window to act closes, and gambling with our lives. More below.
September 12, 2026 at 1:14 PM
I resigned from ExxonMobil today. I spent the last three years doing fossil fuel extraction research at both BP and ExxonMobil. Neither company is acting responsibly. They are racing to maximize extraction while the window to act closes, and gambling with our lives. More below.
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"Major European building projects are using biomaterials to ditch concrete"
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Wooden high-rises and hemp heritage homes - World Bio Market Insights
Major European building projects are using biomaterials to ditch concrete
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August 4, 2026 at 1:05 PM
"Major European building projects are using biomaterials to ditch concrete"
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worldbiomarketinsights.com/wooden-high-...
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NEt zeRo iS ToO expENsiVe
A Bordeaux City Council spokesperson told Sky News it is "currently studying scenarios for all possible ways the fire could evolve".
This includes a total evacuation of the city, if needed.
This includes a total evacuation of the city, if needed.
Stay away! Bordeaux official warns holidaymakers as wildfire rages
Almost 300,000 people in France and Spain have been evacuated as fires rage - with authorities in one French region telling holidaymakers to stay away. Follow the latest updates.
news.sky.com
July 26, 2026 at 7:32 PM
NEt zeRo iS ToO expENsiVe
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When the story of why humanity didn't stop climate change is written, it will feature front pages like this.
Even as the skies blacken with climate change-induced wildfires, right wing media continue their relentless crusade against measures to tackle it.
Even as the skies blacken with climate change-induced wildfires, right wing media continue their relentless crusade against measures to tackle it.
July 24, 2026 at 10:03 PM
When the story of why humanity didn't stop climate change is written, it will feature front pages like this.
Even as the skies blacken with climate change-induced wildfires, right wing media continue their relentless crusade against measures to tackle it.
Even as the skies blacken with climate change-induced wildfires, right wing media continue their relentless crusade against measures to tackle it.
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Argentina is the first team to not register a shot on goal in the World Cup final since Argentina in 1990.
July 19, 2026 at 10:19 PM
Argentina is the first team to not register a shot on goal in the World Cup final since Argentina in 1990.
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I thought dictatorships were meant to be good at sporting spectacles.
July 19, 2026 at 8:09 PM
I thought dictatorships were meant to be good at sporting spectacles.
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Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
June 19, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Reform have now lost six by-elections in a row in England, Scotland and Wales.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
Their national poll rating is 26% – below Labour in 1983 – and Farage’s approval rating is -37.
They’re very far from the voice of the people and need to stop being treated as such.
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I have to say, listening to the Today programme dedicate an entire (context free) section about whether migrants are more likely to be convicted criminals *the morning after* hundreds of non-migrants of my own ethnicity committed a pogrom is blood boiling.
June 10, 2026 at 6:22 AM
I have to say, listening to the Today programme dedicate an entire (context free) section about whether migrants are more likely to be convicted criminals *the morning after* hundreds of non-migrants of my own ethnicity committed a pogrom is blood boiling.
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Climate change is real and it's happening and it's only going to get worse until everyone wakes the fuck up.
By far the biggest threat to us all. We don't have another planet we can go to.
By far the biggest threat to us all. We don't have another planet we can go to.
May 26, 2026 at 4:38 PM
Climate change is real and it's happening and it's only going to get worse until everyone wakes the fuck up.
By far the biggest threat to us all. We don't have another planet we can go to.
By far the biggest threat to us all. We don't have another planet we can go to.
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Isn't it interesting that the first instinct of these "freedom of speech warriors", who lose their mind if someone takes down one of their cheap polyester flags, is totry and destroy property in order to shut down anything that might challenge their view?
May 16, 2026 at 5:44 PM
Isn't it interesting that the first instinct of these "freedom of speech warriors", who lose their mind if someone takes down one of their cheap polyester flags, is totry and destroy property in order to shut down anything that might challenge their view?
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Has anyone said more like Matt Goodlose yet
February 27, 2026 at 7:32 AM
Has anyone said more like Matt Goodlose yet
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Welcome to Reform’s front bench
Yusuf, Hampton School, £29,916 per year
Jenrick, Wolverhampton Grammar, £17,835 per year
Farage, Dulwich College, £30,618 per year
Tice, Uppingham School, £58,176 per year
Braverman, Heathfield School, defunct private school
The authentic voice of the working class
Yusuf, Hampton School, £29,916 per year
Jenrick, Wolverhampton Grammar, £17,835 per year
Farage, Dulwich College, £30,618 per year
Tice, Uppingham School, £58,176 per year
Braverman, Heathfield School, defunct private school
The authentic voice of the working class
February 17, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Welcome to Reform’s front bench
Yusuf, Hampton School, £29,916 per year
Jenrick, Wolverhampton Grammar, £17,835 per year
Farage, Dulwich College, £30,618 per year
Tice, Uppingham School, £58,176 per year
Braverman, Heathfield School, defunct private school
The authentic voice of the working class
Yusuf, Hampton School, £29,916 per year
Jenrick, Wolverhampton Grammar, £17,835 per year
Farage, Dulwich College, £30,618 per year
Tice, Uppingham School, £58,176 per year
Braverman, Heathfield School, defunct private school
The authentic voice of the working class
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Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
February 14, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Just checking, it's now ok to flee your homeland, because you're afraid for your safety, and seek refuge in another Country?
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
Glad we've cleared that up. Let's hear no more about immigration and refugees then.
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When Ted Heath sacked Enoch Powell he was acting in the face of a majority in favour. Harold Wilson backed him up and called the speech “evil”. Long past time for Keir and Kemi to do the same.
September 13, 2025 at 8:32 PM
When Ted Heath sacked Enoch Powell he was acting in the face of a majority in favour. Harold Wilson backed him up and called the speech “evil”. Long past time for Keir and Kemi to do the same.
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Disgusted to see this beautiful landscape ruined by wind turbines.
July 28, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Disgusted to see this beautiful landscape ruined by wind turbines.
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It is close to an article of faith for some that the BBC is biased against the right, Brexit and Israel. But @arusbridger.bsky.social asks: is it, really?
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...
Why allegations of BBC bias on Israel are becoming hard to reconcile
The BBC is criticised—from both sides—for its reporting on Israel. A kind of groupthink is setting in that means there is no room for new narratives
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
July 1, 2025 at 5:01 PM
It is close to an article of faith for some that the BBC is biased against the right, Brexit and Israel. But @arusbridger.bsky.social asks: is it, really?
www.prospectmagazine...
www.prospectmagazine...
June 27, 2025 at 10:03 PM
@acjimbo.bsky.social if you don’t open with ‘Due per Doue’ in the next @totallyshow.bsky.social pod then I will eat my (Fabio) capello.
May 31, 2025 at 8:32 PM
@acjimbo.bsky.social if you don’t open with ‘Due per Doue’ in the next @totallyshow.bsky.social pod then I will eat my (Fabio) capello.
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The Daily Mail complaining that immigrants have not the English too well.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
May 18, 2025 at 7:56 AM
The Daily Mail complaining that immigrants have not the English too well.
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article...
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BIRMINGHAM. ON THE RISE AGAIN. 🔵 pic.twitter.com/LQsWdPS3TR
April 8, 2025 at 9:25 PM
BIRMINGHAM. ON THE RISE AGAIN. 🔵 pic.twitter.com/LQsWdPS3TR
@sustainabletall.bsky.social thought you might be interested in this: builtbn.org/news/builtby...
Built by Nature Launches 2025 Prize to Celebrate Global Excellence in Responsible Timber Construction - Built by Nature
AMSTERDAM, March 27. Built by Nature (BbN) is excited to announce the launch of its 2025 global Prize, recognising exemplary real-world applications of the Principles for...
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March 30, 2025 at 9:02 AM
@sustainabletall.bsky.social thought you might be interested in this: builtbn.org/news/builtby...