Unacceptable

Don't look now, but the world has now installed 3TW of solar. Took 10 years to get from 100GW to 1TW. Less than 3 years to get to 2TW. Less than 2 years to get to 3TW. Analysts expect *9TW* by 2036.

The World Crossed a Major Solar Milestone. No One Noticed

The next phase of the boom may reveal a shift in who is gaining access to the technology.

bloomberg.com

Between 2010 and 2024, only 500 more prison places were made available and 23 prisons were shut down. How dare the Tories and their media start with their bullshit faux outrage?!

You can't provide sustainable transport infrastructure before people move in. It will sit around unused. Instead wait for everyone to move in and become car dependent. Then do the minimum possible, extremely slowly. That's the English way.

Hackney Cyclist@hackneycyclist.bsky.social · yesterday

A new housing development under construction in the Netherlands The cycle infrastructure is already in place, complete with junctions ready to connect to future homes, along with dedicated bus lanes Active and sustainable travel is planned from the very beginning, not bolted on as an afterthought

I’m intrigued by the recent resurgence of the ‘Long Covid is not real’ nonsense we saw back in 20/21. The refusal to learn is one thing, but the dismissal of reality is another. Long Covid is too painful, too common & too present in many people’s lives to be denied. The story is hard to rewrite.

The PM says he wants public control of water, but water companies are still spilling sewage and hiking up our bills. Add your name to make sure Burnham keeps his word. water-rip-off.goodlawproject.org/s/AvlgZH

Stop the water industry rip-off

The PM says he wants public control of water, but water companies are still spilling sewage and hiking up our bills. Add your name.

water-rip-off.goodlawproject.org

#PlantMoreTrees

Josiah Mortimer@josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 2d ago

Trees for Cities: "Heat maps from Friends of the Earth show that across five major English cities, areas with more trees and green spaces are up to 5°C cooler. The Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations states that strategically planted urban trees can cool the air by up to 8°C."

Solar energy supplied more power to Britain’s grid in July than any previous month on record. The figure of 14.4% of all power generated in July smashed the last monthly record of 12.4%, set only in May In July 2025, the (formerly) best year for solar generation, 9.6% of generation was from solar.

BBC News reporting on concerns about food security and water security We can all see the food and water crisis unfolding, why isn't our government doing everything possible to protect these two precious resources, our food and water supply?

“George Cottrell, the convicted money launderer whose donations to Reform are now the subject of a police investigation, previously worked for Roman Abramovich, the now-sanctioned Russian oligarch close to Putin” www.thenerve.news/p/george-cot...

Farage, George Cottrell and Putin’s friend Abramovich

Source reveals convicted money launderer and Reform leader’s close ally worked as a young man for the now-sanctioned oligarch after becoming friends with his son. Report by Carole Cadwalladr

thenerve.news

Greater Manchester Mayoral election to go to second round Two finalists are Labour and Reform UK

The BBC treats climate change as a political subject, which it is not. This gives them the excuse of "both sidesing" an overwhelming scientific consensus and outright lying. It is a propaganda machine downplaying a deadly emergency and questions need to be asked at the highest level as to why.

Michael E. Mann@michaelemann.bsky.social · 6d ago

I was not informed by the BBC that they would have a right wing political figure or lobbyist on after me to rebut what I said. The individual in question went on to spout lies about China, etc. to distract attention from the Trump administration's assault on climate action. This is unacceptable.

Might buy a lettuce to see if it outlasts Infantino

The GOP is desperately trying to rewrite history, but just a reminder that Donald Trump was president during the lockdowns, and he awarded Fauci a presidential commendation for his work on COVID. Thank you for your attention to this matter.

Meanwhile, it has spent nearly $113–120 billion fighting a war with Iran on Israel’s behalf.

Hours after meeting Zelenskyy and then Netanyahu, Trump betrayed Ukraine again, ordering $400 million in congressionally approved military aid to be delayed until 2029. Since Trump took office, the US has provided little to no actual aid to Ukraine.

Delighted to hear Burnham use this tone about immigrants - it’s an eternity since we last heard it from a PM. Worth commentators reflecting that one reason for the SNP’s and Plaid’s continued success is that they never stopped speaking like this. The proof now will be in the Mahmood pudding.

Ian Dunt@iandunt.bsky.social · last wk.

It's depressing that this moved me so much, but did. First time I've heard a politician praise a group of immigrants, without caveat, for a long while.

This is surely curtains for Farage's political career. I don't think there's any coming back from it. I hope not, at any rate. Looks like there could be a strong basis for a criminal case as well. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

Revealed: George Cottrell transferred $2m to his mother days before her donations to Reform UK

Exclusive: Sources say Fiona Cottrell told bankers the transfers, received 24-72 hours before her donations to Reform, came from her son

theguardian.com

Peak District National Park is sponsored by a car company (again). BBC News - Peak District National Park partnership with Skoda criticised - BBC News www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Peak District National Park partnership with Skoda criticised

Skoda installs adverts for one of their new cars on Peak District National Park signs.

bbc.co.uk

Thread: In-Depth Insight 🧵 🔹 The Data: Wind and solar hit 44% of Germany’s electricity supply, beating fossil fuels (43%). 🔹 The Goal: Targets remain 80% renewable electricity by 2030 and a full coal phaseout by 2038. 🔹 Takeaway: Clean grids can power major industrial nations. #ClimateCrisis

Wind & solar generated 225 TWh (44%) in Germany, officially overtaking fossil fuels (217 TWh / 43%) for the first time in history. Despite closing nuclear power, renewables keep surging forward. Are we still underestimating the speed of Europe’s transition? 🇩🇪⚡️ #ClimateAction

Analysis: Wind and solar power overtake fossil fuels in Germany for first time ever - Carbon Brief

Together, wind and solar power generated 225 TWh of electricity – accounting for 44% of the total in 2025 – with just 43% coming from fossil fuels.

carbonbrief.org

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Raw sewage is being dumped off the Isles of Scilly – and no one will be prosecuted

The infrastructure on the islands is basic and much of it is in disrepair, meaning waste is running directly into the ‘big blue bin’ – without treatment

liveapp.inews.co.uk

Good questions

Caroline Voaden@carolinevoadenmp.bsky.social · last wk.

Burnham’s ambition to boost technical education should be applauded, but having read the proposals, I have questions… What do you think? Have a read of the policy via the link below. 📌

“Send legal notice to Meta saying they CANNOT use your face and image AI glasses can film and share your voice and face without your consent. But you have a legal right to say no.” ehe.movement-action.org/p/meta/shared?

Send legal notice to Meta saying they CANNOT use your face and image

AI glasses can film and share your voice and face without your consent. But you have a legal right to say no.

ehe.movement-action.org

Perceptive. And rings true.

bettybarcode (she/her)@bettybarcode.com · last wk.

The people who complain about empty bike lanes do not want full bike lanes. They want no bike lanes.

So utterly grim. I would support the war in Iran if I thought it had a real chance of overthrowing the vile regime. But, sadly, the Trump/Netanyahu disaster has just made everything worse. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...

Prisoners at Iran’s largest jail sew lips shut in hunger strike as executions soar

At least 1,500 protest after six men on drug-related charges put in solitary confinement before possible execution

theguardian.com

The US walked out of a UN Security Council meeting during France's remarks on Ukraine, escalating a public dispute over human rights. France correctly likened the US position to that of Russia, North Korea and other authoritarian states b/c it attacks civilian targets and commits war crimes

US walks out of UN Security Council meeting as France condemns rights vote

The United States walked out of a UN Security Council meeting on Monday during France's remarks on Ukraine, escalating a public dispute between the longtime allies over human rights. The move followed...

france24.com

Gary Lineker and Brian Cox are amongst celebs auctioning items to raise scholarship funds to support displaced Palestinian students take up offers from leading UK universities with Phoenix Space Get your bids in ⬇️ www.jumblebee.co.uk/Scholarships...

To mark 75 years of the Refugee Convention, Cate Blanchett, Angelina Jolie, Ben Stiller,nMalala Yousafzai, Nadia Murad, Dr Denis Mukwege, Ellen Johnson Sirleaf & the Archbishop of Canterbury join UNHCR in launching The Promise, a statement of solidarity with refugees. www.unhcr.org/news/press-r...

To mark 75 years of the Refugee Convention, 75 global voices unite with UNHCR to launch ‘The Promise’ | UNHCR

The Promise is a public statement of solidarity, bringing together prominent figures from across society to reaffirm support for refugees and the right to seek safety.Launched on 28 July, as the Refug...

unhcr.org