andythegreenie
@andythegreenie.bsky.social
Social entrepreneur, forest gardener, supporter of #UBI, student of #nonduality. Executive Director of @ecobourne.bsky.social
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Remember—if you gather an armed mob blocks from the seat of your government at a time it's closed to the public, a crime to trespass on, and accessible only by overwhelming cops, then tell them that unless they "fight like hell" at that building they'll lose their country, it's not inciting violence
Maybe the BBC can learn a thing or two about fake news from Trump | John Crace
The broadcaster didn’t make a very good job of its untruth – possibly because it hasn’t had as much practice
www.theguardian.com
November 10, 2025 at 8:17 PM
Remember—if you gather an armed mob blocks from the seat of your government at a time it's closed to the public, a crime to trespass on, and accessible only by overwhelming cops, then tell them that unless they "fight like hell" at that building they'll lose their country, it's not inciting violence
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The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
November 10, 2025 at 5:44 PM
The CURRENT sitting MP for Clacton earns £511,000 as a presenter for GB News and took £281,000 as a brand ambassador for Direct Bullion.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
So maybe sit this one out, you rancid herring.
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November 9, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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"When Boris Johnson was Prime Minister one of his senior advisers confided to me that one of the only things in politics his boss actually cared about was “killing off the BBC”.
"Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition."
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
"Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition."
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
The BBC’s Attempts to Appease the 'Right-Wing Coup' Against It Are Now Seeding Its Own Destruction
By attempting to appease those forces seeking to destroy them, the BBC has helped trigger a crisis that now threatens its very future, argues Adam Bienkov
bylinetimes.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:40 PM
"When Boris Johnson was Prime Minister one of his senior advisers confided to me that one of the only things in politics his boss actually cared about was “killing off the BBC”.
"Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition."
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
"Five years on, and it is a campaign that appears to be finally coming to fruition."
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/10/t...
So a US President who constantly spouts disinformation & untruths, often breaches US law, incited a riotous assault upon US Capitol to try & overthrow the result of a democratic election, complains about a single BBC programme about him that was accurate & impartial overall. Make that make sense!
🚨🚨Striking and frightening that #Trump is also calling the shots over British #broadcasting and the #BBC. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/whit...
www.politico.eu/article/whit...
Trump gloats as BBC boss quits over coverage ‘mistakes’
Tim Davie, the BBC’s director general, steps down after days of torrid headlines for the state broadcaster — and a direct attack by the Trump administration.
www.politico.eu
November 10, 2025 at 1:35 PM
So a US President who constantly spouts disinformation & untruths, often breaches US law, incited a riotous assault upon US Capitol to try & overthrow the result of a democratic election, complains about a single BBC programme about him that was accurate & impartial overall. Make that make sense!
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🚨🚨 goodlawproject.org/were-challen...
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
November 9, 2025 at 11:28 PM
🚨🚨 goodlawproject.org/were-challen...
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
New climate case from @goodlawproject.bsky.social and @glanlaw.bsky.social on UK Climate framework v human rights, the ICJ Advisory opinion and more. 82 page (!) PAP letter here drive.google.com/file/d/1nfxC...
One to watch 🤞
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If you have a doubt the MAGA attack on the BBC is not co-ordinated, read what GB News owner told the US
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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‘America Must Save Britain’ – Byline Times Digital / Print Edition
GB News’ new programme broadcast live from Washington DC features climate denial, vaccine misinformation, and non-stop praise for Donald Trump – with the channel’s co-owner telling ‘MAGA’ politicians ...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:27 AM
If you have a doubt the MAGA attack on the BBC is not co-ordinated, read what GB News owner told the US
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
subscribe.bylinetimes.com/edition/79/a...
“We need you to come and save us. To rescue us … You are making America great again… We need to make Britain great again”
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People landing in Rio for #COP30 are greeted by TotalEnergies ads. Quite ironic: some of their ads have just been ruled illegal greenwashing in a Court case we supported.
The company called itself a big "player in the energy transition” but last year, about 97% of their production was fossil fuels.
The company called itself a big "player in the energy transition” but last year, about 97% of their production was fossil fuels.
November 10, 2025 at 1:13 PM
People landing in Rio for #COP30 are greeted by TotalEnergies ads. Quite ironic: some of their ads have just been ruled illegal greenwashing in a Court case we supported.
The company called itself a big "player in the energy transition” but last year, about 97% of their production was fossil fuels.
The company called itself a big "player in the energy transition” but last year, about 97% of their production was fossil fuels.
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Mail Online reports Nigel Farage says that the BBC may have no future.
He imagines bringing to an end century of public service broadcasting in the UK - because the populist politician and his US political ally Donald Trump do not want the BBC to survive
No thanks, Nigel.
No thanks, Donald
He imagines bringing to an end century of public service broadcasting in the UK - because the populist politician and his US political ally Donald Trump do not want the BBC to survive
No thanks, Nigel.
No thanks, Donald
November 10, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Mail Online reports Nigel Farage says that the BBC may have no future.
He imagines bringing to an end century of public service broadcasting in the UK - because the populist politician and his US political ally Donald Trump do not want the BBC to survive
No thanks, Nigel.
No thanks, Donald
He imagines bringing to an end century of public service broadcasting in the UK - because the populist politician and his US political ally Donald Trump do not want the BBC to survive
No thanks, Nigel.
No thanks, Donald
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(1 of 3) Good thing the BBC didn't talk to any January 6 experts before going in this direction.
The United States Capitol grounds were closed on January 6.
It was a federal crime to trespass on them.
Trump told leaders of an illegal march intended to terminate illegally on federal grounds...
The United States Capitol grounds were closed on January 6.
It was a federal crime to trespass on them.
Trump told leaders of an illegal march intended to terminate illegally on federal grounds...
BBC leaders resign amid scandal over misleading edit of Trump speech | CNN
The BBC’s Director General Tim Davie and CEO of News Deborah Turness resigned on Sunday, following criticism over impartiality and bias at the news corporation.
www.cnn.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:52 PM
(1 of 3) Good thing the BBC didn't talk to any January 6 experts before going in this direction.
The United States Capitol grounds were closed on January 6.
It was a federal crime to trespass on them.
Trump told leaders of an illegal march intended to terminate illegally on federal grounds...
The United States Capitol grounds were closed on January 6.
It was a federal crime to trespass on them.
Trump told leaders of an illegal march intended to terminate illegally on federal grounds...
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This is going to happen pretty much everywhere in remarkably short order.
"Far from a peak, China's gasoline demand is estimated to have fallen 9% in October on the year to 12.5 million tons, with average daily use roughly flat with September..."
China's oil demand is entering structural decline.
China's oil demand is entering structural decline.
EVs put an end to China's usual holiday surge in gasoline use
Tianyu Jiang took a 2,000-km (1,200-mile) road trip this month during China's national holiday week, driving in his electric vehicle from the southwestern Sichuan basin to Beijing for the first time.
www.reuters.com
November 9, 2025 at 8:19 PM
This is going to happen pretty much everywhere in remarkably short order.
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The BBC's senior leadership resigning en masse over one dodgy edit in one programme, simply because the right wing press demands it, tells you everything you need to know about where the power really lies in that relationship
November 9, 2025 at 8:04 PM
The BBC's senior leadership resigning en masse over one dodgy edit in one programme, simply because the right wing press demands it, tells you everything you need to know about where the power really lies in that relationship
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I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
November 9, 2025 at 8:00 PM
I had my disagreements with the BBC under Tim Davie but he was a decent man doing a difficult job.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
To see Trump's White House claiming credit for his downfall and attacking the BBC should worry us all.
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Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
November 7, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Dear GOD if you want to save money in the asylum system
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
1. LET ASYLUM SEEKERS WORK
2. FAST TRACK STATUS FOR EVERYONE FROM CLEARLY UNDAFE COUNTRIES like Sudan, Syria, etc
3. Run an asylum accommodation system that is NOT FOR PROFIT #r4today
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According to this ranking, Canada’s reputation has improved since 2024. We are now the 2nd most reputable country in the world.
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
November 6, 2025 at 6:26 PM
According to this ranking, Canada’s reputation has improved since 2024. We are now the 2nd most reputable country in the world.
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
The United States has dropped from 30th to 48th in that same year, the biggest drop of any nation BY FAR. Its reputation-peers are now Kuwait, Algeria, Kazakhstan…
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Incredibly, people still take this bloke seriously when he tells them he'll be terraforming Mars by easter. He's an inveterate liar, a child.
Elon Musk, "These lovely small towns in England, Scotland and Ireland, they've been living their lives quietly. They're like hobbits"
"And so one day, 1,000 people show up in your village of 500 and start raping the kids"
"This has now happened, God knows how many times in Britain"
"And so one day, 1,000 people show up in your village of 500 and start raping the kids"
"This has now happened, God knows how many times in Britain"
November 3, 2025 at 8:29 AM
Incredibly, people still take this bloke seriously when he tells them he'll be terraforming Mars by easter. He's an inveterate liar, a child.
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The window to act on climate is rapidly closing. Our new 2025 State of the Climate report is just out. Read the full report here: doi.org/10.1093/bios... @michaelemann.bsky.social @dwallacewells.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @ecowarriorss.bsky.social
October 29, 2025 at 7:30 PM
The window to act on climate is rapidly closing. Our new 2025 State of the Climate report is just out. Read the full report here: doi.org/10.1093/bios... @michaelemann.bsky.social @dwallacewells.bsky.social @georgemonbiot.bsky.social @ecowarriorss.bsky.social
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The UK water companies are badly failing on all counts yet
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
English water firms’ ratings hit record low after sewage pollution soars
English water firms’ ratings hit record low after sewage pollution soars
Environment Agency rates eight of nine companies as poor and needing improvement
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:47 PM
The UK water companies are badly failing on all counts yet
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
"this week the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, told regulators to focus on helping businesses achieve economic growth rather than enforcing regulations."
😡
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🇮🇳 India added a record 29.5 GW of #solar power in just the first 9 months of 2025 ☀️⚡. That's more than countries like 🇫🇷France or 🇰🇷 South Korea have ever installed! 📈💪 Driven by cheap modules and faster permits, India is set to beat its 2030 #renewable goals 5 years early 🌍🌿
#ClimateAction
#ClimateAction
India installs record 29.5 GW of solar in first nine months of 2025
India’s solar additions surged 70% year on year to 29.5 GW in the first three quarters of 2025, driven by rapid utility-scale and rooftop deployment, according to JMK Research.
www.pv-magazine.com
October 23, 2025 at 7:40 PM
🇮🇳 India added a record 29.5 GW of #solar power in just the first 9 months of 2025 ☀️⚡. That's more than countries like 🇫🇷France or 🇰🇷 South Korea have ever installed! 📈💪 Driven by cheap modules and faster permits, India is set to beat its 2030 #renewable goals 5 years early 🌍🌿
#ClimateAction
#ClimateAction
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WOW: The White House says the president's MAIN PRIORITY is his BALLROOM. SNAP is ending. Subsidies for health care are gong to double and in some instances quadruple plan premiums. The government is shut down. The cost of living is through the roof. And his priority is his ballroom.
October 23, 2025 at 6:46 PM
WOW: The White House says the president's MAIN PRIORITY is his BALLROOM. SNAP is ending. Subsidies for health care are gong to double and in some instances quadruple plan premiums. The government is shut down. The cost of living is through the roof. And his priority is his ballroom.
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In one crisp para — & the 2 charts he highlights — @chrisgiles.ft.com bursts a huge number of “welfare” myths www.ft.com/content/ee67...
October 15, 2025 at 4:39 PM
In one crisp para — & the 2 charts he highlights — @chrisgiles.ft.com bursts a huge number of “welfare” myths www.ft.com/content/ee67...
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Maudlin nostalgia is a central trope of right-wing populism and apparently now extends to the 'good-natured antics' of 1980s football violence, a serious problem at the time. A bit like the 'say what you like about the Krays, but they looked after their own and loved their dear old mum' mush.
While Jenrick is obvs wrong about policing, crime and violence + also wrong about longterm trends integratio
But he is importantly wrong - in a less obvious way - about community too
The average attendance at Aston Villla in 1986 was only 15,000: that atmosphere didn't bring people together
But he is importantly wrong - in a less obvious way - about community too
The average attendance at Aston Villla in 1986 was only 15,000: that atmosphere didn't bring people together
October 19, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Maudlin nostalgia is a central trope of right-wing populism and apparently now extends to the 'good-natured antics' of 1980s football violence, a serious problem at the time. A bit like the 'say what you like about the Krays, but they looked after their own and loved their dear old mum' mush.
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Apropos of nothing, I really do think UK journalists and politicians need some reminding that mass deportation of LEGAL immigrants, particularly those with permanent status, is far more extreme than even Trump's America and would basically place Britain completely on its own among democracies.
October 19, 2025 at 11:32 AM
Apropos of nothing, I really do think UK journalists and politicians need some reminding that mass deportation of LEGAL immigrants, particularly those with permanent status, is far more extreme than even Trump's America and would basically place Britain completely on its own among democracies.
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15,000 scientists warn of socio-economic collapse. Yet nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.
This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.
Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? #TimeToStepUp #NEB
This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.
Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? #TimeToStepUp #NEB
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
October 19, 2025 at 7:36 AM
15,000 scientists warn of socio-economic collapse. Yet nearly half of Brits think climate change won’t affect them.
This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.
Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? #TimeToStepUp #NEB
This gulf in perception is why we’re staging the National Emergency Briefing on the #climate & #nature crisis.
Has your MP confirmed they’ll be there? #TimeToStepUp #NEB
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“Since the bicycle makes little demand on material or energy resources, contributes little to pollution, makes a positive contribution to health and causes little death or injury, it can be regarded as the most benevolent of machines.” Here’s the article by @carltonreid.com HT @sciam.bsky.social
Pedal Power Remains Most Efficient Way To Travel, Confirms Scientific American
Scientific American confirms that human on a bicycle more efficient than salmon, seagulls, or jet planes, updating a piece from 1973.
www.forbes.com
October 17, 2025 at 12:59 PM
“Since the bicycle makes little demand on material or energy resources, contributes little to pollution, makes a positive contribution to health and causes little death or injury, it can be regarded as the most benevolent of machines.” Here’s the article by @carltonreid.com HT @sciam.bsky.social