Dave in Essex 🇺🇦 🇨🇦
@hennystdave.bsky.social
Organic gardener, bird watcher including surveying for BTO, butterfly surveying for Butterfly Conservation. Professionally in resilience where I still sit on British and International committees (Organisational, Energy and Infrastructure Resilience)
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To mark Valentine’s Day, here is what is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving love poem, written 1.5 million years ago by one of our earliest ancestors, homo unrequitus.
February 14, 2026 at 8:55 AM
To mark Valentine’s Day, here is what is believed to be the world’s oldest surviving love poem, written 1.5 million years ago by one of our earliest ancestors, homo unrequitus.
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You want lower electricity prices? Check our South Australia where these are down 30% in 1 year as the State nears 100% renewables - proving to the world that relying on wind and solar energy with battery back-up is incredibly cheap
www.newscientist.com/article/2514...
www.newscientist.com/article/2514...
This state’s power prices are plummeting as it nears 100% renewables
South Australia is proving to the world that relying largely on wind and solar energy with battery back-up is incredibly cheap, with electricity prices tumbling by 30 per cent in a year and sometimes ...
www.newscientist.com
February 13, 2026 at 8:39 PM
You want lower electricity prices? Check our South Australia where these are down 30% in 1 year as the State nears 100% renewables - proving to the world that relying on wind and solar energy with battery back-up is incredibly cheap
www.newscientist.com/article/2514...
www.newscientist.com/article/2514...
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Snort-inducing from @alanbeattie.bsky.social, sunny and optimistic as ever on the proposals for a rare earths coalition.
www.ft.com/content/bd81...
www.ft.com/content/bd81...
February 13, 2026 at 11:47 AM
Snort-inducing from @alanbeattie.bsky.social, sunny and optimistic as ever on the proposals for a rare earths coalition.
www.ft.com/content/bd81...
www.ft.com/content/bd81...
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FACTCHECK: Centrica's Chris O'Shea got blanket coverage for claiming electricity will cost more in 2030 than in energy crisis (Chris Stark: "he's wrong on this")
I asked Centrica for evidence – they didn’t reply
(Bills in crisis were >2x today, before huge govt subsidies)
1/4
I asked Centrica for evidence – they didn’t reply
(Bills in crisis were >2x today, before huge govt subsidies)
1/4
February 13, 2026 at 10:08 AM
FACTCHECK: Centrica's Chris O'Shea got blanket coverage for claiming electricity will cost more in 2030 than in energy crisis (Chris Stark: "he's wrong on this")
I asked Centrica for evidence – they didn’t reply
(Bills in crisis were >2x today, before huge govt subsidies)
1/4
I asked Centrica for evidence – they didn’t reply
(Bills in crisis were >2x today, before huge govt subsidies)
1/4
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Two weeks ago, Peter Mandelson told us he had no recollection of planning to buy a £2m apartment in Rio via a Panama holding company and a Brazilian company.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
February 13, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Two weeks ago, Peter Mandelson told us he had no recollection of planning to buy a £2m apartment in Rio via a Panama holding company and a Brazilian company.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
Yesterday we found notarised incorporation documents for the Brazilian company, with Mr Mandelson's signature.
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Other work by the Ladybird artists.
'The Old Farmyard, Findon Place'
Artist: SR Badmin
'The Old Farmyard, Findon Place'
Artist: SR Badmin
February 6, 2026 at 7:42 PM
Other work by the Ladybird artists.
'The Old Farmyard, Findon Place'
Artist: SR Badmin
'The Old Farmyard, Findon Place'
Artist: SR Badmin
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The High Seas Treaty is crucial for #rewilding the biodiversity of our oceans. It's encouraging to see the UK Government taking action for our seas globally, as we move one step closer to ratifying the treaty. We hope this continues a wave of change for UK seas and coasts too 🌊
🎉 OCEAN WIN: The UK has begun the process of ratifying the High Seas Treaty, after King Charles granted the bill his official Royal Ascent 🫅
This is a massive step forward for our blue planet, and will benefit us all 🩵
This is a massive step forward for our blue planet, and will benefit us all 🩵
February 13, 2026 at 9:33 AM
The High Seas Treaty is crucial for #rewilding the biodiversity of our oceans. It's encouraging to see the UK Government taking action for our seas globally, as we move one step closer to ratifying the treaty. We hope this continues a wave of change for UK seas and coasts too 🌊
Winter Bird Survey final visit completed this morning. Flock of Fieldfares, a single Redwing, pair of Kite and two Chiffchaff being the most remarkable. Huge number of deer tracks too. @bbs-birds.bsky.social #essexbirding
February 13, 2026 at 1:13 PM
Winter Bird Survey final visit completed this morning. Flock of Fieldfares, a single Redwing, pair of Kite and two Chiffchaff being the most remarkable. Huge number of deer tracks too. @bbs-birds.bsky.social #essexbirding
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'London Visitors', Trafalgar Square (1874) by James Tissot
(Toledo Museum of Art)
(Toledo Museum of Art)
February 12, 2026 at 5:03 PM
'London Visitors', Trafalgar Square (1874) by James Tissot
(Toledo Museum of Art)
(Toledo Museum of Art)
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Outstanding
It gets better:
February 12, 2026 at 4:14 PM
Outstanding
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Ukrainians are now saying that Russia lost 9000 more men in January that it was able to recruit. This is a key part of Ukrainian strategy.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
united24media.com/latest-news/...
Russia Lost 31,700 Troops in First Month of 2026—9,000 More Than It Recruited
In January, Russian military losses surpassed reinforcements by 9,000. Ukrainian forces excelled in multiple missions, impacting Russia's energy sector.
united24media.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:29 PM
Ukrainians are now saying that Russia lost 9000 more men in January that it was able to recruit. This is a key part of Ukrainian strategy.
united24media.com/latest-news/...
united24media.com/latest-news/...
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Calling on other UK immigrants and pro immigration citizens, today is the last day (til 11.59pm) to fill in the public consultation on the proposed changes to Earned Settlement, most notably moving the timeline from 5 years to 10 years www.gov.uk/government/c...
Earned settlement
The government is consulting on how the current settlement system should be reformed and how those reforms should be implemented.
www.gov.uk
February 12, 2026 at 1:28 PM
Calling on other UK immigrants and pro immigration citizens, today is the last day (til 11.59pm) to fill in the public consultation on the proposed changes to Earned Settlement, most notably moving the timeline from 5 years to 10 years www.gov.uk/government/c...
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Bury St Edmunds seed swap 21st February #🌱🇬🇧 #allotmentlife
February 12, 2026 at 2:48 PM
Bury St Edmunds seed swap 21st February #🌱🇬🇧 #allotmentlife
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Visiting a local allotment, the bags are full of growing medium from a cannabis bust 😎🌱🇬🇧 #recycling
February 12, 2026 at 3:15 PM
Visiting a local allotment, the bags are full of growing medium from a cannabis bust 😎🌱🇬🇧 #recycling
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NEW – Analysis: Trump has overseen more coal retirements than any other US president
✍️ by @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/NeAAwNW
✍️ by @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/NeAAwNW
February 12, 2026 at 1:27 PM
NEW – Analysis: Trump has overseen more coal retirements than any other US president
✍️ by @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/NeAAwNW
✍️ by @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org
Read here ➡️ buff.ly/NeAAwNW
We visited Down House back in 2012, glad to see it conserved and used for education about him and his revolutionary theory. #DarwinDay
February 12, 2026 at 3:29 PM
We visited Down House back in 2012, glad to see it conserved and used for education about him and his revolutionary theory. #DarwinDay
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Want to progress your rewilding project?
The Rewilding Innovation Fund breaks down the barriers to rewilding by funding innovative and ambitious plans.
Apply by 28 February: https://f.mtr.cool/pvzlgrhibf
Image: Andy Rouse / scotlandbigpicture.com
The Rewilding Innovation Fund breaks down the barriers to rewilding by funding innovative and ambitious plans.
Apply by 28 February: https://f.mtr.cool/pvzlgrhibf
Image: Andy Rouse / scotlandbigpicture.com
February 12, 2026 at 11:45 AM
Want to progress your rewilding project?
The Rewilding Innovation Fund breaks down the barriers to rewilding by funding innovative and ambitious plans.
Apply by 28 February: https://f.mtr.cool/pvzlgrhibf
Image: Andy Rouse / scotlandbigpicture.com
The Rewilding Innovation Fund breaks down the barriers to rewilding by funding innovative and ambitious plans.
Apply by 28 February: https://f.mtr.cool/pvzlgrhibf
Image: Andy Rouse / scotlandbigpicture.com
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#GraphicOfTheWeek: UK wind power set a new record in January 2026, generating 10.6 TWh in a single month.
#Wind is playing an increasingly central role in delivering affordable, low-carbon electricity to Britain's power system.
Explore other graphics: ember-energy.org/lat...
#Wind is playing an increasingly central role in delivering affordable, low-carbon electricity to Britain's power system.
Explore other graphics: ember-energy.org/lat...
February 12, 2026 at 9:00 AM
#GraphicOfTheWeek: UK wind power set a new record in January 2026, generating 10.6 TWh in a single month.
#Wind is playing an increasingly central role in delivering affordable, low-carbon electricity to Britain's power system.
Explore other graphics: ember-energy.org/lat...
#Wind is playing an increasingly central role in delivering affordable, low-carbon electricity to Britain's power system.
Explore other graphics: ember-energy.org/lat...
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BREAKING: UK heat pump sales hit a record in 2025: 125,037 units sold (+27% vs 2024).
Growth across all segments:
• Air-to-water +26%
• Ground/water source +32%
• DHW +36%
• UK-made units +38%
Growth across all segments:
• Air-to-water +26%
• Ground/water source +32%
• DHW +36%
• UK-made units +38%
February 12, 2026 at 10:15 AM
BREAKING: UK heat pump sales hit a record in 2025: 125,037 units sold (+27% vs 2024).
Growth across all segments:
• Air-to-water +26%
• Ground/water source +32%
• DHW +36%
• UK-made units +38%
Growth across all segments:
• Air-to-water +26%
• Ground/water source +32%
• DHW +36%
• UK-made units +38%
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Jes Staley - former senior exec at JPM and CEO of Barclays - told the FCA he and Epstein were not friends.
Let's break that rule that we can't call rich/famous people "liars".
Thread:
Let's break that rule that we can't call rich/famous people "liars".
Thread:
February 12, 2026 at 9:34 AM
Jes Staley - former senior exec at JPM and CEO of Barclays - told the FCA he and Epstein were not friends.
Let's break that rule that we can't call rich/famous people "liars".
Thread:
Let's break that rule that we can't call rich/famous people "liars".
Thread:
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13th February 2026 marks the 29th anniversary of the Great Lego Spill, when nearly five million pieces of Lego fell into the ocean after a cargo ship laden with goods was hit by a storm.
February 12, 2026 at 9:48 AM
13th February 2026 marks the 29th anniversary of the Great Lego Spill, when nearly five million pieces of Lego fell into the ocean after a cargo ship laden with goods was hit by a storm.
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I’ve just remembered which character the Monaco-dwelling immigrant-baiter reminds me of.
(While I’m here, 💯 to Downing Street for calling him out, quite right too ✔️✔️✔️)
(While I’m here, 💯 to Downing Street for calling him out, quite right too ✔️✔️✔️)
February 12, 2026 at 8:22 AM
I’ve just remembered which character the Monaco-dwelling immigrant-baiter reminds me of.
(While I’m here, 💯 to Downing Street for calling him out, quite right too ✔️✔️✔️)
(While I’m here, 💯 to Downing Street for calling him out, quite right too ✔️✔️✔️)
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The government’s determination to promote comparative disadvantage in the UK economy is a thing of wonder. David Ricwho?
Facing pressures at home, UK universities set up in India reut.rs/46y3O3A
Facing pressures at home, UK universities set up in India
In an office block on the outskirts of Delhi, a first cohort of students gathers for a class in a Business Management degree at the University of Southampton - an institution headquartered nearly 7,000 kilometres (4,350 miles) away.
reut.rs
February 12, 2026 at 8:29 AM
The government’s determination to promote comparative disadvantage in the UK economy is a thing of wonder. David Ricwho?
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The chutzpah of pundits who believe thàt only English could be a lingua franca alwáys gives me a frisson of schadenfŕeude.
February 12, 2026 at 7:24 AM
The chutzpah of pundits who believe thàt only English could be a lingua franca alwáys gives me a frisson of schadenfŕeude.
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General Licence restriction imposed in relation to shooting of Golden Eagle 'Merrick'. Raeshaw Estate claims this is "wholly unjustified" & says it will appeal the decision.
Statement from estate & commentary from me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/11/r...
Statement from estate & commentary from me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/11/r...
Raeshaw Estate claims General Licence restriction “wholly unjustified” & intends to appeal
Following yesterday’s news that NatureScot has imposed a(nother) three-year General Licence restriction on Raeshaw Estate in south Scotland (here), based on evidence provided by Police Scotla…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
February 11, 2026 at 8:45 PM
General Licence restriction imposed in relation to shooting of Golden Eagle 'Merrick'. Raeshaw Estate claims this is "wholly unjustified" & says it will appeal the decision.
Statement from estate & commentary from me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/11/r...
Statement from estate & commentary from me 🔽
#RaptorResearch #WildlifeCrime
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2026/02/11/r...