Al McVittie
@almcvittie.bsky.social
Environmental economist researching natural capital, ecosystem services, land use policy. Also quite likes cycling
Ah, so US vaccine sceptics have recommended the current Scottish NHS COVID vaccine schedule
Breaking: A CDC advisory panel filled with RFK Jr.'s handpicked vaccine skeptics just unanimously recommended limiting the COVID shot to people 65 and older or those with underlying health conditions, based on a decision individually or with their doctor.
September 19, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Ah, so US vaccine sceptics have recommended the current Scottish NHS COVID vaccine schedule
Reposted by Al McVittie
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July 22, 2025 at 11:27 AM
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This 👇 plus people need to accept that if they want better public services that can't just be through increasing taxes that other people pay
Here's Gary Stevenson calling for a return to the 1970s, when the top rate of tax was 98%. But did the rich ever pay it?
We spoke to 1970s tax dodgers and ex-HMRC staff & and crunched the data.
A 🧵, but here's a spoiler: the rich pay more tax *now*.
We spoke to 1970s tax dodgers and ex-HMRC staff & and crunched the data.
A 🧵, but here's a spoiler: the rich pay more tax *now*.
May 8, 2025 at 8:45 AM
This 👇 plus people need to accept that if they want better public services that can't just be through increasing taxes that other people pay
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April 22, 2025 at 1:15 PM
I'm very proud to be a Trustee of the Scottish Wildlife Trust - over the next few days, until 29th April, Big Give will match fund all donations up to £5000 made towards supporting the Trust's work to protect Scotland's pollinators and the habitat they depend on.
donate.biggive.org/campaign/a05...
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Honesty, near Stenton, East Lothian
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April 20, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Honesty, near Stenton, East Lothian
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Lady's-smock near Peebles, Scottish Borders
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April 13, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Lady's-smock near Peebles, Scottish Borders
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No they won't
Draught pints to cost 1p less after alcohol duty cut
Tax on some alcohol will be reduced but pub groups warn Budget measures will end up lifting prices.
www.bbc.com
January 31, 2025 at 10:59 AM
No they won't
Depends if it's in a meal deal or not
"What is more expensive: a bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru or a bottle of Romanée-Conti Grand Cru with a ham sandwich?"
January 18, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Depends if it's in a meal deal or not
Interesting comments from Jim Fairlie on #naturalcapital and #agripolicy in Scotland, from around 6:28
Farming Today - 15/01/2025 - UK bans imports of German meat following foot & mouth outbreak in Germany, devolved agriculture ministers, combines - BBC Sounds
UK bans imports of German meat, as authorities there tackle an outbreak of foot and mouth.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 16, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Interesting comments from Jim Fairlie on #naturalcapital and #agripolicy in Scotland, from around 6:28
First day back at work and a very light email load - including a reviewer invitation for an Elsevier journal on 22nd December (a Sunday) followed up on the 24th then withdrawn due to no response on the 31st. Duh - even academics turn their email off at that time of year!
January 6, 2025 at 9:47 AM
First day back at work and a very light email load - including a reviewer invitation for an Elsevier journal on 22nd December (a Sunday) followed up on the 24th then withdrawn due to no response on the 31st. Duh - even academics turn their email off at that time of year!