Matt B
@mattbernico.bsky.social
True freedom lies in the free enjoyment of the earth. Co-author of Enough is Enough: Degrowth, Capitalism, and Liberation Theology. (2026) Listen to me talk every week on @themagnificast.bsky.social All views expressed are my own
🔴 NEW: The Scottish Government says the move was needed to tackle the "administrative burden" caused by the growth in AI-assisted objections to energy projects. Critics say it is a way to mute public opposition. Our latest: http://theferret.scot/ai-ban-emailed-objections-energy-projects
🔴 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/
Every once and awhile I try to listen to Hollyrood Sources to hear what wonks think about Scottish politics. This time they were extolling the virtues of billionaires. No thanks. I don't need that in my life.
Raoul Vaneigem died a few days ago. Since last night I've been deep in the paint of his work. He's someone I have profound disagreements with, but also he was a real one. "We have a world of pleasures to win, and nothing to lose but boredom."
My favourite part of mediterranean life is the wildfires.
Roland Smith@rolandmcs.bsky.social · 7d agoNighty night.
I would absolutely watch a reality TV show called emergency fish rescue.
Shropshire Live@shropshirelive.bsky.social · 7d agoEmergency fish rescue operations are underway across Shropshire waterways as an exceptionally severe drought leaves rivers running dangerously low, threatening local wildlife and prompting official drought declarations across half of England.
ScotWind should be seen as a defining failure of successive SNP administrations (and Green supporters) who insisted it would be formative to Scotland’s reindustrialisation. Reports of £6 billion less activity than expected is only the latest confirmation.
'Disaster': ScotWind to deliver £6bn less to Scotland as spending shifts overseas
A landmark offshore wind programme hailed by Scotland's former First Minister as a "truly historic" opportunity is now set to deliver…
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There's a place by my house that does these insanely good tofu dumplings on tuesday for lunch. I am wishing everyone a very happy dumpling day.
Plaster this on every street corner in Scotland.
Scottish Refugee Council@scotrefugeecouncil.bsky.social · last wk.The UK was one of the first countries to sign the UN Refugee Convention. They made a promise that people fleeing war and persecution would be protected. To mark this anniversary, we asked Scots about their views on refugees. Here's what we found: https://ow.ly/EvMl50Zttq4
Pretty excited about this one: Tonight's murder of crows flying in front of the Full Moon(ish) set to Blind Guardian's "Thorn" 🪶
Brett "Solidarity 2026" Banditelli@banditelli.org · last wk.WE GOT A COUPLE OF THEM GO TEAM GO, CROWS! 🪶
It's kind of wild how much of our society comes down to figuring out new ways to make a turbine spin.
Yeah, but our society refuses to hold wealthy people responsible for anything. It must be wild to live a life with no consequences!
Sunder Katwala (sundersays)@sundersays.bsky.social · last wk.There is simply no ambiguity in what Elon Musk is arguing and endorsing here.
Hell yeah. Monica Lennon would be such an improvement for Scottish Labour. I'd be happy to see this.
The National@scotnational.bsky.social · last wk.LATEST: Former MSP Monica Lennon has launched her bid to become Scottish Labour's next leader
We're on day 11 of the fire in the Cairngorms. Scotland has lost so much habitat. People at Nethy Bridge have lost homes. Meanwhile, the UK government keeps floating the idea of more drilling.
🔥 I saw the Arthur's Seat wildfire damage, it's devastating. The Cairngorms fire is another level. "Governments cannot claim to be protecting Scotland from the consequences of climate change while pursuing policies that deepen the crisis". Like new oil and gas. By @ariane-burgess.bsky.social
Scotland is burning – we should not be considering new oil fields
THE wildfires that tore through the Cairngorms were devastating.
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I was out here on the anti-fascist side this morning. It was a straight clown show. A guy walking around in toy armour, complaints from the fascists that they couldn't hear their speakers, nazi salutes, some guy showed us his bum. Very serious people.
The National@scotnational.bsky.social · 2w agoWatch as far-right demonstrators throw bottles and pieces of wood at police officers in Glasgow The Unite the Clans rally at Glasgow Green comes in the face of anti-immigration disorder that has spread across the city in recent weeks
The amount of stories about drilling in the North Sea is wild. Before Rosebank and Jackdaw can be decided upon, the consultation and impact assessments have to be finished. This won't happen until August 10 (Later for Rosebank) Until then, this is a trial balloon! So, tell your MPs it sucks.
Dr Ellie Chowns MP@elliechowns.bsky.social · 3w agoLet's be absolutely clear: there is no amount of new drilling in the North Sea that Burnham could approve which would be consistent with our climate goals. If we are to avoid complete climate breakdown, we need to turn all effort to clean renewable energy - not doubling down on dirty fossil fuels.
If it's naan from a curry shop, then baguette. If it's naan from the shop, then naan.
Sophie Hall@sophlouisehall.bsky.social · 2w agoFinally, someone asking the important questions
I love when "industry sources" create a media campaign to will something into existence.
Doug Parr@dougparr.bsky.social · 2w agoTop story on @thetimes.com Only new info is: "industry sources had received indications the PM wanted to ensure new supplies could help drive down the cost of living this winter" Rosebank & Jackdaw won't do that So it's not actually great news for the drillers www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
My 11 year old has been saying "Search it up" for months! I thought it was just a funny kid thing. As it turns out, I'm old.
🚨 PROFITS SOAR, BUT WHO BENEFITS? 🚨 Iberdrola / Scottish Power: 2026 Net Profit: €4.34BN (+22%) Q2 Net Profit: €1.70BN Overseas energy companies get huge returns, while our communities are left behind with only scraps. Enough is enough. Time for public and community ownership. ⚡️🏴
Wow I was just about to do a leftist infighting post and I stopped myself! You can do this too.
There's a great bit in this episode about Ferguson getting subcontracted on defense work and how that is an abysmal use of a publicly owned asset. It's a good point!
Skotia@theskotia.bsky.social · 2w agoIn the latest episode of News From Nowhere, Coll McCail and Samuel Rafanell-Williams assess Andy Burnham's policy agenda. 🎙️ Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts: buff.ly/WHjI8v9
‼️Who's really behind Glasgow's recent wave of "spontaneous" anti-immigration protests? Our investigation traces how AI-generated posters, misinformation and a network of far right groups have helped organise and amplify demonstrations across the city⬇️ www.thenational.scot/news/2628907...
Inside the network of far right accounts behind anti-immigration protests in Glasgow
THIS sunny Thursday in Glasgow, grown men moved from window to window outside the New Gorbals Housing Association, phones raised as they tried to…
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