I joined Twitter in March 2007. After 19 years, and arguably after years of not really using it much, I said goodbye to the cesspit it has become and deleted my account. I doubt I will miss X...

I always liked Bertrand Russel's quote saying that "the stupid are cocksure and the intelligent are full of doubt" and I just came across a possibly even better formulation by Charles Darwin: “Ignorance more frequently begets confidence than does knowledge.”

@dalevince.com what happened to the podcast??

What a shameful mess. What greed. And with one of life's most important resources. Funny how a lot of people held in great regards by society are actually morally debased. ukmagazine.theweek.com/briefing-38/...

Dystopia continues. Such a short sighted view, aside from the wanton selfishness - Trump revokes landmark ruling that greenhouse gases endanger public health www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Good read. More for being honest about the problem than the solutions perhaps... www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Interesting, definitely putting the book on my to-read list: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

@dalevince.com what happened to the podcast Dale? No episodes in 2 weeks... I'm having withdrawal symptoms...

If any proof was still necessary to show how broken and unfit for purpose politics have become, all these defections to Reform seal the deal.

Hopefully this is what will set the snowball effect in motion... www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Listened to @garyseconomics.bsky.social on the EQUALS podcast and loved the host saying that the problem is not migrants in boats, it's billionaires in yachts. open.spotify.com/episode/1xak...

There is no freedom without responsibility. That's anarchy.

The fascinating world of the microbiome... zoe.com/learn/new-mi...

Does anyone know if there are schools / companies taking this approach in the UK? www.ednc.org/getting-ultr...

What reads like a negative post is actually a very good one. India gets 20% of its energy from solar and the main worry is disposing of solar panels? Well, that's most certainly not something to worry about, because of technology, regulations and market forces. www.bbc.com/news/article...

Fixing the food system and fostering proper nutrition culture is what is needed alongside these drugs if we want a broader, long term solution, rather than another addiction. BBC News - Weight loss jabs: What happens when you stop taking them? - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Really interesting interview with Jamie Oliver, worth listening: www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

No mention of the people who buy the drugs that cause all this? Isn't that a crucial part of the problem? And while there are addicts, there is also a large large number of regular people doing it socially. Think again of the consequences next time... www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What a sick parody...

I'm not naive and I understand power, but this is an unacceptable compromise for the small progress achieved by Cop(s). It's the equivalent of going around with a begging bowl, but this is the same planet we all share. This makes no sense... www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Rare earths are the new oil. But I said that already... ukmagazine.theweek.com/2025/11/06/t...

Aren't we supposed to be rational beings? "Plastic production has increased more than 200-fold since 1950 and is expected to almost triple again by 2060, driven largely by single-use plastics used for packaging and drink and food containers." www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Labour's way out of having to defend against Reform. Put all the possible resources behind tackling this problem, win the battle, and get your place in history. BBC News - Crime network behind UK mini-marts is enabling migrants to work illegally - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

I'm so glad I read @mikebernerslee.bsky.social excellent "A Climate of Truth" this year. It makes it a lot easier not to be fooled by words like think-tank, which now only means lobbying / neoliberalism (and thanks to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social "Invisible Doctrine" for opening my eyes on that)

The former Labour leader Tony Blair’s thinktank has pushed for abandoning the pledge to decarbonise electricity and allow for more fossil fuel use several times this year. Not surprising since he receives money from Saudi Arabia. Thinktank = lobbying www.theguardian.com/environment/...

“We all know what the lobbyists want,” he said. “It’s to increase their profits, with the price being paid by humankind.” www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Shame on the orange faced criminal - Landmark global shipping deal in tatters after US pressure www.bbc.com/news/article...

Just finished the excellent "This Is for Everyone: The Unfinished Story of the World Wide Web" by Tim Berners-Lee and read by Stephen Fry. Humbling and inspirational. Beautifully read... a real treat! www.goodreads.com/book/show/22...

BBC News - Renewables overtake coal as world's biggest source of electricity www.bbc.com/news/article...

Great artiicle, but I disagree with this: “Nobody wants to put themselves out there and tell people what to eat – it’s just too sensitive,” We need to start challenging people and not be afraid to break a few eggs. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

What a fantastic and truly inspirational story! www.theguardian.com/environment/...

In support of good journalism: www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Can it get more short-sighted, narrow-minded and plain stupid than that? BBC News - Tories pledge to get all oil and gas out of North Sea www.bbc.com/news/article...

@dalevince.com how do you feel about Greg Jackson being appointed UK government adviser? I know you disagreed on zonal pricing, but what about your broader opinion on the man and whether he is a good appointment? Shame they didn't appoint you, by the way...

Excellent listen. Especially if you're uninitiated on @dalevince.com, this interview is a great way of getting to know his ideas and ideals. www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...

I just finished the excellent "This book may save your life" by Dr. Karan Rajan and in the last chapter (about death) there is a quote that stuck with me: in many ways, electricity is the essence of life. We are fundamentally electric beings. So driving electric vehicles perhaps is only natural.

Bravo to you, Oli Porter! BBC News - Teen calls on council to ban junk food adverts www.bbc.com/news/article...

This will come as no surprise to @dalevince.com. Will it make it into the new series of the Zerocarbonista podcast? www.theguardian.com/business/202...

I'm not vegan, but I think we need plenty more ideas like this. After all it's not that these people eat at council events most days so how much of a 'sacrifice' can it be? www.bbc.com/news/article...

Essential listening: Protein v Fibre episode from The Food Chain podcast bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/w3… Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5P9Plx��� Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/pro…

I wonder if this stems from greed, pressure from markets to maximise returns, ignorance, or all of the above. Also, after reading @mikebernerslee.bsky.social's A Climate of Truth, I can more clearly see through the tactics (and bullshit) of statements like these www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Rare earths are the new oil... www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cv...

I recently read A Climate of Truth, by @mikebernerslee.bsky.social and it simply must be read. And I published a passage of it, which I think captures well the essence of the book when it comes to what we should be aiming for: www.fabiodebe.com/post/7853620...

There is no end to the idiocy of this man and his entourage. BBC News - Trump criticised after posting AI image of himself as Pope www.bbc.com/news/article...

There is no shame and no decency (in part because of lack of accountability) in statements like this: Ella's Kitchen said it would "never, ever" put profit above the health of children. Food pouches with bright colours and dubious claims are only about profit. Children are just the means to it.

None of this is really new but it's sad and enraging on so many levels (read the full article). BBC News - Baby food pouches low in key nutrients, lab testing finds www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...