Reality is a Bastard
My semi-regular reminder of a really important reality about cities, density, services and taxes.
Original graphic cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
Original graphic cleaned up by @kathrynmathias.bsky.social. #CityMakingMath
September 29, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Reality is a Bastard
sorry about this but theres no choice really
'there is a special place in hell for politicians who object to solar farms & other renewable projects. But perhaps the hottest part is reserved for those who seek to slow pylons and other forms of electricity transmission, they keep us on course for a burning world. bright-green.org/2023/11/07/g...
Greens need to fall on the right side of the coming pylon wars
The energy transition will need major infrastructure. It's vital Greens don't oppose it.
bright-green.org
July 27, 2025 at 6:41 PM
sorry about this but theres no choice really
bloody awful, not surprised ..
One in four 16-24 olds in England have mental health condition.
Rates higher in young women.
Depression, insecurity, anxiety created by low incomes, insecure jobs, poor housing, loss of public services.
Futures blighted by neoliberal policies.
Govts talk about hot wars instead of war on poverty.
Rates higher in young women.
Depression, insecurity, anxiety created by low incomes, insecure jobs, poor housing, loss of public services.
Futures blighted by neoliberal policies.
Govts talk about hot wars instead of war on poverty.
One in four young people in England have mental health condition, NHS survey finds
Rates are higher in young women as in young men and mental ill health up across age groups, study shows
www.theguardian.com
June 27, 2025 at 7:01 PM
bloody awful, not surprised ..
I am a pacifist but sadly we do need to wake up and militarise
The confrontation with Russia unavoidable. At one point Europe will have to battle Russia. Russia on the hand is already waging a war against us. Russia is the enemy and the longer we wait, the harder it will be.
June 10, 2025 at 10:23 AM
I am a pacifist but sadly we do need to wake up and militarise
Reposted by Mark HB
What many doctors are thinking I bet.
May 6, 2025 at 8:30 PM
What many doctors are thinking I bet.
UK is a problem
40% of the world's dirty money is laundered through London and UK Overseas Territories and Crown Dependencies.
The govt can combat it with Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). Since 2017, only SEVEN UWOs have been issued. ZERO prosecutions and convictions.
Contrast it with attacks on little people.
The govt can combat it with Unexplained Wealth Orders (UWO). Since 2017, only SEVEN UWOs have been issued. ZERO prosecutions and convictions.
Contrast it with attacks on little people.
Written questions and answers - Written questions, answers and statements - UK Parliament
Information from UK Parliament on written questions & answers, written statements and daily reports.
questions-statements.parliament.uk
February 12, 2025 at 7:41 AM
UK is a problem
Storms becoming increasingly intense; poor Mayotte looks destroyed
Heart breaking images coming from #Mayotte in the Indian Ocean after it was hit by #CycloneChido
December 16, 2024 at 5:55 AM
Storms becoming increasingly intense; poor Mayotte looks destroyed
Mixed feelings; while it's horrific for the global environment to burn this amount of oil, it's good see tyrannical dark forces beaten. Wouldn't it be best to see Russia lose and break up into weaker constituent parts?
December 14, 2024 at 10:21 PM
Mixed feelings; while it's horrific for the global environment to burn this amount of oil, it's good see tyrannical dark forces beaten. Wouldn't it be best to see Russia lose and break up into weaker constituent parts?
Parisians have quality of life priorities!
94% of Parisians live within a 5-minute walk of a bakery. 🇫🇷 🥖
December 14, 2024 at 6:06 AM
Parisians have quality of life priorities!
Georgia deserves better & more representation native government - they are on the front line now, lets support them as much as we can
December 8, 2024 at 6:38 AM
Georgia deserves better & more representation native government - they are on the front line now, lets support them as much as we can
Assad is a tyrant and war criminal and deserves no mercy
December 8, 2024 at 1:46 AM
Assad is a tyrant and war criminal and deserves no mercy
our local viewpoint
MapsintheWild: The Centre of New Zealand: One more from Richard Martin’s vacation in New Zealand
“The Centre of New Zealand – so named because it was a central survey point in the 1800s, can be found in Nelson, South Island. The map has seen better days, but the trig… http://dlvr.it/T2Yp6v
“The Centre of New Zealand – so named because it was a central survey point in the 1800s, can be found in Nelson, South Island. The map has seen better days, but the trig… http://dlvr.it/T2Yp6v
November 12, 2024 at 9:37 PM
our local viewpoint
finally something to be proud of
Nelson the cycling capital of New Zealand, according to the latest Census data.
In terms of walkability, Nelson is placed third in the country behind Wellington and Dunedin.
nelsonapp.co.nz/news/nelson-...
In terms of walkability, Nelson is placed third in the country behind Wellington and Dunedin.
nelsonapp.co.nz/news/nelson-...
Nelson the cycling capital of New Zealand | Nelson App
Nelson city can now claim to be the cycling capital of the country, with 10.4 per cent of its popula...
nelsonapp.co.nz
November 12, 2024 at 9:36 PM
finally something to be proud of