More like 200 thousand years, but still funny.

The U.S fascist regime is unintentionally boosting motivation for transitioning to “renewables” (solar and wind). The immoral war against Iran reveals how vulnerable our systems are to disruptions to oil & gas supplies. Disruption creates genuine change.

1/3 - New addition going in this week, an air source heat pump. @heat-geek.bsky.social installing and making a great start. We inherited oil heating when we bought the house in October, but we’d already decided we wanted to move away from fossil fuels if we could.

Power rarely announces itself as tyranny. It accumulates through systems. This piece on “technofascism” explores the convergence of AI, Big Tech and illiberal politics. Not rallies and uniforms. Algorithms, platforms and concentrated capital. 1/3

Does anyone else’s dog hide under the bed to avoid going on a walk??

ICYMI: an international team has developed a new framework for understanding sustainable development. Instead of separating nature, society and economy, David Obura and co. propose a model that positions nature as the foundation.

Anyone needing a simple illustration as to the reason British people are so sick of mainstream politics/politicians (Conservatives & Labour) - look no further than this video.

Meanwhile, the tactics of most of the other world leaders is to stay quiet and wait out his term. Those tactics may prove useless however, as he becomes increasingly aggressive internationally. Domestic constitutional laws seem ineffective in keeping him in check.

Some really good and encouraging news from research on Alzheimer’s - “The damaged brain can, under some conditions, repair itself and regain function.”

Hi @heat-geek.bsky.social - is there any way I can speak to somebody? I've emailed and used your AI chatbot, but not getting anywhere. You have just increased my proposal (with no explanation or justification) by more than £1500! I was just about to sign off, and I'm now unsure what to do next!

Look at this amazing murmuration in Portsmouth! Shot yesterday by my student son

Please explain why this isn’t causing outrage in the press - like they did after the Bob Vylan chant at Glastonbury

What an utter absurdity our Home Secretary has created - Destroying British free speech, right to protest and with it undermining democracy. It is not for the government to terrorise the public for political opinions they don’t want to hear.

I’m probably on the more liberal side when it comes to punishment, but….someone keeps farting on the train and I suddenly support corporal punishment

I find it incredible that with all the political strategists surrounding and advising government ministers that they should need this explained to them. Over and over again. And to no avail

Except they won’t. If they didn’t do it over the murder of Jo Cox they’re not going to do it for migrants. We have to stop expecting politicians and media outlets to hold themselves accountable. The system that allows them to continually get away with it needs fundamental change.

I wonder if you can guess where some of Reform’s funding might be coming from 🤔

Meanwhile, this is the message from Richard Tice and Reform:

What a travesty. We are truly living in dangerous times

I doubt anyone is interested in my thoughts on British politics right now, but, Steve Coogan sums them up perfectly www.theguardian.com/culture/2025...

This is literally THE only take. Shocking move by the government

Grasses up to my shoulders, wildflowers everywhere, birdsong and insects buzzing all around. Just metres away, the thrum of the motorway. A chalk meadow clinging on - a brief, defiant oasis in a system that rarely makes space. They’re about to build 3,500 new houses next to it, here in North Herts.

I’m pretty sure that most of Trump’s directives boil down to spite. Case in point, via David Ho: “It’s weird that the GOP wants China to dominate the future of energy.”

Rampant, egregious editorializing from Reuters, painting Netanyahu as a crusading hero that the world has let down. Just jaw-dropping malfeasance.

Support for renewables is falling. Fossil fuel interest is rising. This isn’t just a communications failure. It is part of a wider project. Climate denial, far-right authoritarianism and anti net zero politics are deeply interconnected.

I grew up in the UK on American cop shows. “Protect and serve” was what we were meant to believe. A young woman shot at point blank range outside her home. Reporters and bystanders too. I don’t know what goes through someone’s mind when they pull that trigger, but I know something is broken.

Jeez, this chart stopped me in my tracks and hit hard. I’ll be 50 next year, so nearly 75% of fossil fuel CO₂ emissions have taken place in my lifetime. My son is 20, and witnessed almost 40%.

I read Stephen Markley’s ‘The Deluge’ a couple of years ago, and it’s hard not to see the similarities between what’s happening in LA now and the trajectory Markley imagined

Did @alexhorne.bsky.social create the measurement scaling for this article??

Just 5 episodes into season 1 of Silo, it’s fair to say I’m hooked!

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A deeply disappointing government response to @wildjustice.bsky.social’s petition on banning driven grouse shooting, that even cites bullshit stats from the shooting industry Please sign the petition, let’s get it to 100k and force a proper debate: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...

It’s so obvious that they’re hoping Musk’s money is up for grabs. I expect we’ll be subjected to 24/7 news cycles amplifying those sucking up to Musk, as they prostitute themselves, their principles and the country to regain power/relevance

An excellent article by Prof Rupert Read on Steve Markley’s ‘The Deluge’ “‘The Deluge’ takes us deep into how grindingly hard it is to get anywhere at all with this mother of all predicaments, this nightmare of free-riders, this ultimate collective-action dilemma, this tragedy of the uncommon.”

"The #Deluge takes us deep into how grindingly hard it is to get anywhere at all with this mother of all predicaments..." ⚠️Warning: This piece for Dark Mountain contains spoilers for The Deluge by Stephen Markley.

I’m so pleased to see Nick here on 🦋, and I’m looking forward to following his next big adventure where he walks ‘The Four Corners’, a 1009 mile journey around Scotland.

I’ve not posted much since this happened. Thankfully, my dad is now recovering at home but requires constant support and care from us. It’s really amazing to me that he still has good cognition and memory, it could have been so much worse.

This is sort of fascinating because if you were to turn on pretty much any talk radio station or pick up any tabloid, you'd be forgiven for thinking it was the inverse.

It’s been a very difficult few days for my family, my father fell and suffered a serious head injury, multiple scull fractures, fractured eye socket and nose, multiple bleeds on the brain. Unbelievably, he’s fairly lucid with minimal memory loss…

Private healthcare is lobbying Wes Streeting to sign a new PFI deal with them. Time is running out to ask Wes Streeting to say NO. Please add your name to this petition now. #NoNewPFI weownit.org.uk/act-now/tell...

Important to get as many voices as possible filling in this survey -- so that it can be taken forward to politicians as evidence of public engagement with/ concern about this issue. Please do fill in and share. I sense this Bluesky community is about getting things done... so let's do it! 👇

Our business currently donates 3% of our revenue to the amazing climate charity- Practical Action on behalf of our clients. I'm considering also supporting Bioregional Earth. It seems like a no-brainer! Instead of carbon offsets, consider contributing to real positive impact!

A casual reminder for those who may need it…attention seeking is NOT a leadership quality. (My fellow Brits and American friends need to remember this)

I think this is the best photo I’ve ever taken. Cloud inversion at dawn in the French Pyrenees, May 2012 #photography #mountains #pyrenees

I realised after posting this, that in 6 months my son will be the same age as me here 🤯

Post you from a different era - 1996, Grand Canyon

I tried to create the starter pack. Don't hesitate to ask to be added ! #IOPsych go.bsky.app/Swx5FR