Zardozi embroidery is found in the Middle East and Southern Asia. The name derives from two Persian words: zar or zarin meaning 'gold', and dozi meaning 'sewing' #WomensArt

If you’re a Scot, please consider signing the petition calling for a moratorium on AI data centres until the Scottish Government can commission new research on the potential energy, climate and environmental impacts: petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...

Petition: Moratorium on planning applications for all hyperscale data centres until their environmental impacts have been fully assessed

Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to introduce a moratorium to prohibit planning permission from being granted for any hyperscale data centres, until it has carried ou...

petitions.parliament.scot

Once again, the US risks nuclear proliferation in a volatile region. The US was inadvertently involved in proliferation when supplying heavy water for India's supposedly 'peaceful' plutonium-producing reactor which turned out to produce enough weapons-grade material for 2 bombs per year.

The super-rich have no problem measuring wealth when they want to sell a mansion, buy a stock or insure a yacht. Here’s Gabriel Zucman, globally respected economist, to remind everyone that it isn’t suddenly some magical mystery when its needed to calculate a wealth tax.

Life Support is one of the most important documentaries you’ll see this year. Proud to have joined the Q&A after the Birmingham screening alongside director Daniele Rugo, whose work documents the testimony of doctors who witnessed genocide in Gaza firsthand.

So true. The @snp.org needs to be more radical & big picture on tax, a just transition to net zero,and a wellbeing economy with tackling child povertyat the centre. 🔻

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 2d ago

Nicola Sturgeon’s claims that the SNP election campaign lacked 'vision or big-picture thinking' are 'nonsense', Scotland’s education secretary and former staffer to Sturgeon has said 🚨

It's vital the @snp.org Scottish Government (alynsmith.bsky.social ) cut all ties with the genocidal Israeli government. 🔻

Ross Greer (he/him)@ross-greer.bsky.social · 3d ago

Almost one year ago the Scottish Government supported Green proposals to boycott, divest from and sanction Israel. The vote passed in Parliament, a historic moment. So why have Ministers not done a single thing to implement it? www.thenational.scot/news/2642085...

Last month, Palantir's UK CEO accused our reporting of being "politically motivated." As two people in a small newsroom, we were first to reveal (through many hours of painstaking analysis and many conversations with tax experts) that Palantir pays very little corporation tax in the UK, and why.

As opposition to data centers grows across the United States, the tech industry is "pulling from tried-and-tested playbooks" to bypass it, write Dean Jackson and Samantha Totoni—from nonprofit front groups to super PACs to tightly managed public forums.

Big Tech’s PR Playbook for Overcoming Data Center Opponents

The tech industry is pulling from tried-and-tested playbooks to bypass and securitize public opposition, write Dean Jackson and Sam Totoni.

techpolicy.press

Gaucin, Andalucia, Spain. Crocheted umbrella street decorations which also create shade made by local women's groups #WomensArt #Summer

They are a disgrace and bring the charity sector into disrepute.🔻

Ranked News@rankednews.bsky.social · 15h ago

Eight UK charities investigated over alleged funding of illegal Israeli settlements: The UK's Charity Commission has initiated its first formal inquiry into eight charities accused of funding illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. The investigation st… https://ranked.news/1214878?u=b

The science is crystal clear - there can be no new oil and gas drilling in the North Sea. Andy Burnham must stop Rosebank, stop Jackdaw and make polluters pay for the destruction they are causing.

Abdul El-Sayed was outspent 9-to-1 by AIPAC and corporate Super PACs in the most expensive Senate Democratic primary of all time. Last night, he proved that organized people can beat organized money.

Palantir, the tech co owned by billionaire white supremist, misogynist Peter Thiel paid miniscule tax in UK! They should pay up, then all contracts with govt should be cancelled. 🔻

The Guardian@theguardian.com · yesterday

Palantir paid just £2m corporation tax in UK in 2024 despite lucrative public sector contracts

So true. The @snp.org needs to be more radical & big picture on tax, a just transition to net zero,and a wellbeing economy with tackling child povertyat the centre. 🔻

The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 2d ago

Nicola Sturgeon’s claims that the SNP election campaign lacked 'vision or big-picture thinking' are 'nonsense', Scotland’s education secretary and former staffer to Sturgeon has said 🚨

Can electoral lightning strike twice? #VoteBinface #Clacton

Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All. Michigan... We won. I am so proud to be your Democratic nominee for US Senate. Let's win in November.

Scots are being short changed with too much wealth filling either the pockets of distant private shareholders or other countries’ treasuries. Let's take our power back! www.ourpower.scot/take-action

The Ferret@theferret.scot · 4d ago

🔴 NEW: An investment vehicle managed by JP Morgan and state-backed firms from France, Norway and China own Scottish wind farms which have paid tens of millions in dividends this decade. Our latest: https://www.theferret.scot/scotland-wind-china-wall-street/

Housing Minister Matthew Pennycook has approved the controversial data centre on behalf of Angela Rayner, overruling Tower Hamlets Council and local opposition. Brick Lane local residents react:

Shocking to discover designating AI data centres as “National Critical Infrastructure” means water companies are prohibited from restricting water to them even in times of drought. Households will lose water first. Thanks to @olliehayes.bsky.social at @globalactionplan.bsky.social for joining me

Data Centres vs. Drinking Water: What Matters To Us Most?

Podcast Episode · The Rest Is Politics · 30 July · 16min

podcasts.apple.com

Intensifying Israeli military airstrikes on Gaza in recent days, coupled with a surge in violence in the West Bank, have further inflamed an already devastating situation for civilians in Palestine, including our colleagues at AMAN (Transparency International Palestine). 🧵⬇️

Every child deserves the best start in life, and every parent deserves somewhere to turn when times are tough. That’s why we’re investing £2 million in Children First to make sure help is there when it’s needed most, and help in our mission to eradicate child poverty.

The very definition of insanity and destroying your future livelihoof in favour of current financial greed.

Big Oil’s campaign to stop EU methane restrictions is working

Almost half of the 27 EU member countries now support delaying the rules.

politico.eu

The SNP's dinosaur wing now ranting about "woke" like a GB News pundit. They do still have many smart, progressive people, but they would be wise to note the number of voters now demanding not just independence but a left of centre vision for Scotland, pro-equality and pro-climate action.

Chris McCall@dennynews.bsky.social · 3d ago

A veteran Nationalist has suggested Nicola Sturgeon is now "more in line with the Green party... than she is with the SNP". It comes after the ex-FM warned against the party moving away from its "environmentalist credentials".

Cash from misery. Time to spread these profits around a little. #climatecrisis

Revealed: major oil firms make $93bn profits amid war and climate crisis

Iran conflict windfall over three months reignites calls for companies ‘cashing in on human misery’ to pay for environmental damage

theguardian.com

Morning Bluesky.

This is the story of how a group of perfectly ordinary neighbors took on one of the worst landlords in New York. And won. Introducing, the Union of Pinnacle Tenants: the short film. Watch the full film: youtu.be/h5dvGKI26ZA

Well that's a vote of confidence for all Tory councillors.