Green Thinking
Unlearning Outdated Ideas in Science, Economics and Politics
“A powerful and timely call to rethink how we understand progress, knowledge and our place in the natural world. Written with clarity, courage and hope, Green Thinking challenges assumptions and inspires new ways of seeing the future.” Peter Frankopan
Change Everything
setting out Green political philosophy
‘Every so often, a book comes along that articulates exactly what our country needs. This is one. Essential reading’ Zack Polanski
Looking forward to joining #TeamGeraldine in Stockport and Manchester on Sunday – the mayoral election such a great opportunity to #VoteGreen and #GetGreensElected.
Hope to see you there!
actionnetwork.org/events/big-day-out-with-natalie-bennett
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#NaturesRights are an essential foundation for a healthy, secure future – from the debate on my bill today
hansard.parliament.uk/lords/2026-07-03/debates/492857BC-EE3A-496F-A023-A92E7670954E/Nature%E2%80%…
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**WATCH LIVE**
Natalie Bennett's speech at the second reading of the UK Nature's Rights Bill.
parliamentlive.tv/event/index/6eded6df-69fb-42f6-b154-ec50a60c2d8d?in=12:06:12
Nature's Rights Chris Packham
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#Unlearning centuries of lack of respect for non-human animals means we’re slowly start to understand their lives better.
“One mother will likely estimate, based other’s last location & typical range, where they will most likely be”
Orangutan mothers seem to plan playdates for their offspring
Female orangutans are generally solitary, but they travel more and eat less in an apparent effort to ensure their offspring have someone to play with
www.newscientist.com
It is almost like the planet is sending the USA a message… #ClimateEmergency
How the Heat Is Upending Plans for America’s 250th Birthday
A parade in Philadelphia, one of the largest in its history, was canceled on Friday, and the Great American Stat…
www.nytimes.com
Pride is a protest.
And there’s a lot to protest. 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️
Politicians who are silent on LGBTQ+ rights have no place at Pride
You don’t get to show up for the glitter and the dancing only to fail to speak out, says Zack Polanski
www.independent.co.uk
The government acknowledges – rhetorically strongly – the role of outside actors, particularly the UAE, in the awful violence in Sudan, with great concerns about a looming seige of El Obeid.
But its inaction has been called out: https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/jun/23/uk-ties-uae-mass-atrocities-sudan-mps-select-committee-nathaniel-raymond
Today, I set out how restoring trust in politics is a critical act of climate adaptation. As I, and others, said, we are in a democratic emergency, and that demands urgent action. So I took on those who said we have to wait for after the next election for political reform – particularly proportional representation elections to the House of Commons. That CAN`T wait #PropoertionalRepresentation #FairVotes #Democracy #ClimateAdaptation
Shouldn`t we consider providing our ancient trees with the same level of protection as listed buildings?
It`s important we keep local bank branches and face-to-face interactions, to prevent the digital exclusion of older people and ensure accessibility for people with disabilities.
Question for Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs,
Fisheries: Disclosure of Information
Tabled 14 May 2026
Answered 28 May 2026
Amendments to Sporting Events Bill on fast food and ultra-processed food sponsorship and advertising.
In the House of Lords
About Natalie
Australian by birth, British by choice, Natalie entered the House of Lords in 2019, after being leader of the Green Party of England and Wales 2012-2016. She spent 20 years as a journalist, including on the Bangkok Post, and was editor of the Guardian Weekly. She has degrees in agricultural science, Asian studies and mass communications, and has been a feminist since age five.
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