Ian Tosh
@cloudbase777.bsky.social
Retired optics engineer living beside the sea.
Love rugby, beer, golf, my wife, kids & grandkids - in no particular order.
Proud woke caring centre-lefty.
Why isn't everyone?
Love rugby, beer, golf, my wife, kids & grandkids - in no particular order.
Proud woke caring centre-lefty.
Why isn't everyone?
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Ian Tosh
@cloudbase777.bsky.social
· Nov 17
In Scotland, it is a legal requirement that all new houses (planned post 2015) must include energy efficient measures ~80% opt for PV. Like our new TaylorWimpey home in Ayrshire.
Rest of the UK requies similar legislation. It may not be perfect (more panels & batteries needed) - but it is a start.
Rest of the UK requies similar legislation. It may not be perfect (more panels & batteries needed) - but it is a start.
February 14, 2025 at 9:52 AM
Reposted by Ian Tosh
Actually, they did so something - the Tories blocked Scotland from introducing a scheme in 2023!
January 27, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Actually, they did so something - the Tories blocked Scotland from introducing a scheme in 2023!
Reposted by Ian Tosh
We're sleepwalking towards total climate collapse– it's why I'm petitioning the UK Govt to BAN fossil fuel advertising and sponsorships , following the lead of cities and countries around the world petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
December 18, 2024 at 10:51 AM
We're sleepwalking towards total climate collapse– it's why I'm petitioning the UK Govt to BAN fossil fuel advertising and sponsorships , following the lead of cities and countries around the world petition.parliament.uk/petitions/70...
Now that the praises have been lavished on Mishal Husain, all of the #r4today team should now be asking - why aren't they working to the same high standards as Mishal Husain did ?
December 17, 2024 at 9:23 AM
Now that the praises have been lavished on Mishal Husain, all of the #r4today team should now be asking - why aren't they working to the same high standards as Mishal Husain did ?
In Scotland, it is a legal requirement that all new houses (planned post 2015) must include energy efficient measures ~80% opt for PV. Like our new TaylorWimpey home in Ayrshire.
Rest of the UK requies similar legislation. It may not be perfect (more panels & batteries needed) - but it is a start.
Rest of the UK requies similar legislation. It may not be perfect (more panels & batteries needed) - but it is a start.
November 17, 2024 at 7:28 PM
In Scotland, it is a legal requirement that all new houses (planned post 2015) must include energy efficient measures ~80% opt for PV. Like our new TaylorWimpey home in Ayrshire.
Rest of the UK requies similar legislation. It may not be perfect (more panels & batteries needed) - but it is a start.
Rest of the UK requies similar legislation. It may not be perfect (more panels & batteries needed) - but it is a start.
In a tolerant society we need to be intolerant of intolerance.
November 15, 2024 at 9:54 AM
In a tolerant society we need to be intolerant of intolerance.
Reposted by Ian Tosh
Every year, the Scottish Government collects data to find out how much vacant and derelict land there is in Scotland, which is publicly released.
For the first time, you can now view this data on an interactive map to find out about sites near you.
www.ourplace.scot/resource/sco...
For the first time, you can now view this data on an interactive map to find out about sites near you.
www.ourplace.scot/resource/sco...
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www.ourplace.scot
July 31, 2024 at 9:50 AM
Every year, the Scottish Government collects data to find out how much vacant and derelict land there is in Scotland, which is publicly released.
For the first time, you can now view this data on an interactive map to find out about sites near you.
www.ourplace.scot/resource/sco...
For the first time, you can now view this data on an interactive map to find out about sites near you.
www.ourplace.scot/resource/sco...
Reposted by Ian Tosh
The first Polish language encyclopaedia (published 1746) included definitions such as:
"Horse: Everyone knows what a horse is."
The phrase is still used in Poland to humorously say that there’s no point in discussing obvious things.
"Horse: Everyone knows what a horse is."
The phrase is still used in Poland to humorously say that there’s no point in discussing obvious things.
May 29, 2024 at 9:32 AM
The first Polish language encyclopaedia (published 1746) included definitions such as:
"Horse: Everyone knows what a horse is."
The phrase is still used in Poland to humorously say that there’s no point in discussing obvious things.
"Horse: Everyone knows what a horse is."
The phrase is still used in Poland to humorously say that there’s no point in discussing obvious things.
Getting a bit fed up with Bluesky.
My Discover feed is filled up with cats and American cr*p.
I hate cats and I live >5,000km from New York.
My Discover feed is filled up with cats and American cr*p.
I hate cats and I live >5,000km from New York.
March 4, 2024 at 10:53 PM
Getting a bit fed up with Bluesky.
My Discover feed is filled up with cats and American cr*p.
I hate cats and I live >5,000km from New York.
My Discover feed is filled up with cats and American cr*p.
I hate cats and I live >5,000km from New York.
Reposted by Ian Tosh
🇬🇧 4 DAY WEEK PILOT A SUCCESS. Made permanent by the majority of firms participating
“Of the 61 organisations that took part in a six-month UK pilot in 2022, 54 (89%) are still operating the policy a year later, and 31 (51%) have made the change permanent.”
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/f...
“Of the 61 organisations that took part in a six-month UK pilot in 2022, 54 (89%) are still operating the policy a year later, and 31 (51%) have made the change permanent.”
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/f...
February 21, 2024 at 6:52 PM
🇬🇧 4 DAY WEEK PILOT A SUCCESS. Made permanent by the majority of firms participating
“Of the 61 organisations that took part in a six-month UK pilot in 2022, 54 (89%) are still operating the policy a year later, and 31 (51%) have made the change permanent.”
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/f...
“Of the 61 organisations that took part in a six-month UK pilot in 2022, 54 (89%) are still operating the policy a year later, and 31 (51%) have made the change permanent.”
www.theguardian.com/money/2024/f...
I hope that BBC Radio4's Today are offering comfort and support for Justin Webb and Nick Robinson in this difficult time.
Please give them time to deal with last night's traumatic events.
Please give them time to deal with last night's traumatic events.
February 16, 2024 at 9:48 AM
I hope that BBC Radio4's Today are offering comfort and support for Justin Webb and Nick Robinson in this difficult time.
Please give them time to deal with last night's traumatic events.
Please give them time to deal with last night's traumatic events.
The one thing I miss from the old place is the ability to block words.
I used to block all words relating to the USA:
- all of their sports
- all of their politics
- bastardised English
Here, I'm beginning to see all of these seep through.
I used to block all words relating to the USA:
- all of their sports
- all of their politics
- bastardised English
Here, I'm beginning to see all of these seep through.
February 14, 2024 at 8:59 AM
The one thing I miss from the old place is the ability to block words.
I used to block all words relating to the USA:
- all of their sports
- all of their politics
- bastardised English
Here, I'm beginning to see all of these seep through.
I used to block all words relating to the USA:
- all of their sports
- all of their politics
- bastardised English
Here, I'm beginning to see all of these seep through.
Did you know:
In Scotland, it is a legal requirement that all new houses must include energy efficient measures (submitted plans post 2015). ~80% opt for solar panels.
Like our new Taylor Wimpey home in Ayrshire.
Builders can do it but legislation is required. May not be perfect, but it's a start.
In Scotland, it is a legal requirement that all new houses must include energy efficient measures (submitted plans post 2015). ~80% opt for solar panels.
Like our new Taylor Wimpey home in Ayrshire.
Builders can do it but legislation is required. May not be perfect, but it's a start.
February 10, 2024 at 1:03 PM
Did you know:
In Scotland, it is a legal requirement that all new houses must include energy efficient measures (submitted plans post 2015). ~80% opt for solar panels.
Like our new Taylor Wimpey home in Ayrshire.
Builders can do it but legislation is required. May not be perfect, but it's a start.
In Scotland, it is a legal requirement that all new houses must include energy efficient measures (submitted plans post 2015). ~80% opt for solar panels.
Like our new Taylor Wimpey home in Ayrshire.
Builders can do it but legislation is required. May not be perfect, but it's a start.
My 1st BlueSky post:
I've already seen lots of like minded posts/suggestions similar to those I already follow.
But .... I don't want my feed to be a cosy echo chamber. I like to be challenged, so are there any Tories like Soubry, Gauke or Stewart out there ?
I've already seen lots of like minded posts/suggestions similar to those I already follow.
But .... I don't want my feed to be a cosy echo chamber. I like to be challenged, so are there any Tories like Soubry, Gauke or Stewart out there ?
February 9, 2024 at 4:34 PM
My 1st BlueSky post:
I've already seen lots of like minded posts/suggestions similar to those I already follow.
But .... I don't want my feed to be a cosy echo chamber. I like to be challenged, so are there any Tories like Soubry, Gauke or Stewart out there ?
I've already seen lots of like minded posts/suggestions similar to those I already follow.
But .... I don't want my feed to be a cosy echo chamber. I like to be challenged, so are there any Tories like Soubry, Gauke or Stewart out there ?