David Redfern
@jmbgeog.bsky.social
Geographer; writer; speaker; retired Deputy Head and former Chief Examiner. Born in Huddersfield. Woke and proud to be.
Substack: dredfern.substack.com
Substack: dredfern.substack.com
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Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation
www.nytimes.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:43 AM
A few days ago I skeeted referring to my previous career as a Deputy Head Pastoral...so, again...
Today, having read BBC News, I find it difficult to comprehend the incompetence from both Silverdale and All Saints Schools in Sheffield over the Harvey Willgoose affair.
Today, having read BBC News, I find it difficult to comprehend the incompetence from both Silverdale and All Saints Schools in Sheffield over the Harvey Willgoose affair.
February 3, 2026 at 6:24 PM
A few days ago I skeeted referring to my previous career as a Deputy Head Pastoral...so, again...
Today, having read BBC News, I find it difficult to comprehend the incompetence from both Silverdale and All Saints Schools in Sheffield over the Harvey Willgoose affair.
Today, having read BBC News, I find it difficult to comprehend the incompetence from both Silverdale and All Saints Schools in Sheffield over the Harvey Willgoose affair.
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President Trump, your Melania movie has bombed
January 30, 2026 at 8:01 PM
President Trump, your Melania movie has bombed
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The numbers are in.
▸Tesla sales in the EU in 2025 down 37.9% compared to 2024.
▸EU battery-electric share rose to 17.4%.
▸Tesla sales in the EU in 2025 down 37.9% compared to 2024.
▸EU battery-electric share rose to 17.4%.
New car registrations: +1.8% in 2025; battery-electric 17.4% market share
In 2025, new EU car registrations increased by 1.8% compared to the same period last year. However, overall volumes remain well below pre-pandemic levels.
www.acea.auto
January 27, 2026 at 7:42 AM
The numbers are in.
▸Tesla sales in the EU in 2025 down 37.9% compared to 2024.
▸EU battery-electric share rose to 17.4%.
▸Tesla sales in the EU in 2025 down 37.9% compared to 2024.
▸EU battery-electric share rose to 17.4%.
As a former Deputy Head Pastoral I would not enforce this. It's wrong - families are complicated and children need to have access at key times of the day.
Also, how can we train students for a digital world when they cannot access a key tool that would enable this?
Also, how can we train students for a digital world when they cannot access a key tool that would enable this?
BREAKING: Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson has said all schools in England should follow new government guidance and be phone-free for the entire school day
January 26, 2026 at 7:15 AM
As a former Deputy Head Pastoral I would not enforce this. It's wrong - families are complicated and children need to have access at key times of the day.
Also, how can we train students for a digital world when they cannot access a key tool that would enable this?
Also, how can we train students for a digital world when they cannot access a key tool that would enable this?
I've signed this. When I see what is happening in Minneapolis, I don't want such events to come here. There, ICE get their surveillance data from Palantir.
c.org/VVRWYKdw7G
c.org/VVRWYKdw7G
Can you spare a minute to help this campaign?
Hold a Parliamentary Debate on Palantir’s Role in UK Defence, Security & Public Services
c.org
January 25, 2026 at 9:05 AM
I've signed this. When I see what is happening in Minneapolis, I don't want such events to come here. There, ICE get their surveillance data from Palantir.
c.org/VVRWYKdw7G
c.org/VVRWYKdw7G
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Board of Peace - Season 1
January 24, 2026 at 7:45 AM
Board of Peace - Season 1
The orange TACO showing his ignorance again.
January 24, 2026 at 11:09 AM
The orange TACO showing his ignorance again.
One of my sporadic skeets 'off piste'...
Really enjoyed the Dutch tv drama 'The Ring' on Walter Presents, Channel 4. The denouement isn't until the last 10 minutes of the 10 episodes.
And, the film 'Haq' on Netflix tells a remarkable story. It's brilliant.
Really enjoyed the Dutch tv drama 'The Ring' on Walter Presents, Channel 4. The denouement isn't until the last 10 minutes of the 10 episodes.
And, the film 'Haq' on Netflix tells a remarkable story. It's brilliant.
January 24, 2026 at 6:55 AM
One of my sporadic skeets 'off piste'...
Really enjoyed the Dutch tv drama 'The Ring' on Walter Presents, Channel 4. The denouement isn't until the last 10 minutes of the 10 episodes.
And, the film 'Haq' on Netflix tells a remarkable story. It's brilliant.
Really enjoyed the Dutch tv drama 'The Ring' on Walter Presents, Channel 4. The denouement isn't until the last 10 minutes of the 10 episodes.
And, the film 'Haq' on Netflix tells a remarkable story. It's brilliant.
If any American reads this, and is a Trump supporter, then you should be ashamed of yourself.
You are a disgrace, and your leader is a coward.
You are a disgrace, and your leader is a coward.
January 23, 2026 at 4:33 PM
If any American reads this, and is a Trump supporter, then you should be ashamed of yourself.
You are a disgrace, and your leader is a coward.
You are a disgrace, and your leader is a coward.
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Elon Musk is a white supremacist. Case closed.
January 22, 2026 at 5:42 PM
Elon Musk is a white supremacist. Case closed.
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Trump's bootlicker in chief strikes again.
Farage is no patriot, he's just a stooge for the White House.
Farage is no patriot, he's just a stooge for the White House.
January 22, 2026 at 1:30 PM
Trump's bootlicker in chief strikes again.
Farage is no patriot, he's just a stooge for the White House.
Farage is no patriot, he's just a stooge for the White House.
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NEW | Wind and solar generated more power than fossil fuels in the EU for the FIRST time ever.
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of 🇪🇺 electricity, up from 20% just five years ago.
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/european-electricity-review-2026/
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of 🇪🇺 electricity, up from 20% just five years ago.
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/european-electricity-review-2026/
January 22, 2026 at 7:01 AM
NEW | Wind and solar generated more power than fossil fuels in the EU for the FIRST time ever.
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of 🇪🇺 electricity, up from 20% just five years ago.
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/european-electricity-review-2026/
🌪️ and ☀️ made up a RECORD 30% of 🇪🇺 electricity, up from 20% just five years ago.
https://ember-energy.org/latest-insights/european-electricity-review-2026/
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Trump in Davos, Switzerland:
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
January 21, 2026 at 2:08 PM
Trump in Davos, Switzerland:
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
"Without us, right now you'd all be speaking German".
German is the main language of Switzerland.
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It's happening Jim.
January 21, 2026 at 2:22 PM
It's happening Jim.
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Taking over Greenland is not a joke. Trump is sending messages to foreign leaders and making threats that will destroy the most important alliance we have. Are Republicans in Congress and Marco Rubio really ready to throw NATO away because they’re too afraid to stand up to Trump?
January 19, 2026 at 6:25 PM
Taking over Greenland is not a joke. Trump is sending messages to foreign leaders and making threats that will destroy the most important alliance we have. Are Republicans in Congress and Marco Rubio really ready to throw NATO away because they’re too afraid to stand up to Trump?
A long read, but worthwhile to learn more of the depths of inhumanity and chaos the US now finds itself in.
open.substack.com/pub/noahpini...
open.substack.com/pub/noahpini...
Why are federal agents gunning down Americans in the streets?
The shooting of Renee Good, like all of the ICE abuses, is symptomatic of a deeper mental illness.
open.substack.com
January 11, 2026 at 6:56 AM
A long read, but worthwhile to learn more of the depths of inhumanity and chaos the US now finds itself in.
open.substack.com/pub/noahpini...
open.substack.com/pub/noahpini...
Surprise, surprise.... it turns out Venezuelan oil is 'uninvestible' (Bloomberg)....
January 10, 2026 at 7:13 AM
Surprise, surprise.... it turns out Venezuelan oil is 'uninvestible' (Bloomberg)....
A level Geographers: want to understand the significance of Trump's move into Venezuela in terms of energy supplies (and global systems), read this...
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
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Five(ish) charts that give some context to Venezuelan oil
It has the world's largest reserves, produces comparatively little, and has a type of oil that the US needs.
substack.com
January 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
A level Geographers: want to understand the significance of Trump's move into Venezuela in terms of energy supplies (and global systems), read this...
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
substack.com/inbox/post/1...
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Trump evidently *wants* US companies to take Venezuelan oil.
The big question is whether they actually want it: it’s horrible quality, needs billions of investment, the US has loads of domestic oil and gas now, and global oil prices are low. Plus imagine trying to secure operations in Venezuela.
The big question is whether they actually want it: it’s horrible quality, needs billions of investment, the US has loads of domestic oil and gas now, and global oil prices are low. Plus imagine trying to secure operations in Venezuela.
I don't think any US company is going to go near it unless they have some idea of political stability, security guarantees but most of all govt subsidies to rebuild its entire oil sector.
Trump stated yesterday that companies will only be reimbursed after investing billions first (lol, right)
Trump stated yesterday that companies will only be reimbursed after investing billions first (lol, right)
January 4, 2026 at 10:39 AM
Trump evidently *wants* US companies to take Venezuelan oil.
The big question is whether they actually want it: it’s horrible quality, needs billions of investment, the US has loads of domestic oil and gas now, and global oil prices are low. Plus imagine trying to secure operations in Venezuela.
The big question is whether they actually want it: it’s horrible quality, needs billions of investment, the US has loads of domestic oil and gas now, and global oil prices are low. Plus imagine trying to secure operations in Venezuela.
The FIFA Peace Prize winner showing his true values.
January 3, 2026 at 7:27 AM
The FIFA Peace Prize winner showing his true values.
'Could' doing a lot of work here.
The stupidity of this sort of analysis is that drivers are unlikely to go to the original point A to then go to the original point B along the required 'detour'. People adapt their routes once LTNs are in place.
The Times clearly has an agenda.
The stupidity of this sort of analysis is that drivers are unlikely to go to the original point A to then go to the original point B along the required 'detour'. People adapt their routes once LTNs are in place.
The Times clearly has an agenda.
Low Traffic Neighbourhoods cause more pollution not less bit.ly/49iebJp analysis finds.
A single LTN road closure to add 1.4 million extra miles to journeys
‘Green’ traffic restriction plan in Islington, North London, could generate 400 tonnes of CO2
bit.ly
January 3, 2026 at 7:13 AM
'Could' doing a lot of work here.
The stupidity of this sort of analysis is that drivers are unlikely to go to the original point A to then go to the original point B along the required 'detour'. People adapt their routes once LTNs are in place.
The Times clearly has an agenda.
The stupidity of this sort of analysis is that drivers are unlikely to go to the original point A to then go to the original point B along the required 'detour'. People adapt their routes once LTNs are in place.
The Times clearly has an agenda.
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Well said Gary
January 1, 2026 at 10:14 AM
Well said Gary
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Dyson Farming branded strawberries are available in Ocado, Harrods and Lincolnshire farm shops. They are also available in Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference range, M&S Red Diamond and Co-op. I won't be buying them either.
dysonfarming.com/strawberries/
dysonfarming.com/strawberries/
Strawberries – Dyson Farming
dysonfarming.com
December 28, 2025 at 11:25 PM
Dyson Farming branded strawberries are available in Ocado, Harrods and Lincolnshire farm shops. They are also available in Sainsbury’s Taste the Difference range, M&S Red Diamond and Co-op. I won't be buying them either.
dysonfarming.com/strawberries/
dysonfarming.com/strawberries/