@gabismith.bsky.social
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The idea that new oil & gas fields are a key lever for economic dynamism in the UK is completely at odds with the reality of the North Sea basin's inexorably declining contribution to the UK's economic & energy security--not to mention the costs of escalating climate change. Some thoughts:
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New post just out
A timely guest post from John Kingman - chair of Legal + General and Barclays UK - on what Labour need to do if they're serious about getting the economy moving.
More important than ever given the impact of the Trump tariffs.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
A timely guest post from John Kingman - chair of Legal + General and Barclays UK - on what Labour need to do if they're serious about getting the economy moving.
More important than ever given the impact of the Trump tariffs.
(£/free trial)
open.substack.com/pub/samf/p/t...
The Bazooka Revisited
Six ways for Labour to get the economy growing
open.substack.com
April 8, 2025 at 2:23 PM
The idea that new oil & gas fields are a key lever for economic dynamism in the UK is completely at odds with the reality of the North Sea basin's inexorably declining contribution to the UK's economic & energy security--not to mention the costs of escalating climate change. Some thoughts:
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First, Scotland faces a wildfire warning in March - a clear sign of worsening climate impacts. Then, an oil-fuelled power outage at Heathrow causes chaos. And yet, Reform UK and their allies are blaming… net zero?
It’s completely absurd.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... /1
It’s completely absurd.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... /1
'Extreme' warning for wildfires issued in Scotland
The Scottish Fire and Rescue Service has urged people in rural environments to exercise caution when the alert takes effect on Friday.
www.bbc.co.uk
March 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
First, Scotland faces a wildfire warning in March - a clear sign of worsening climate impacts. Then, an oil-fuelled power outage at Heathrow causes chaos. And yet, Reform UK and their allies are blaming… net zero?
It’s completely absurd.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... /1
It’s completely absurd.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article... /1
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Today @moreincommonuk.bsky.social
releases a deep dive into Progressive Activists, the most liberal/left leaning segment of the public. It looks at who this highly engaged group are, what they believe but also why their approach maybe leading to backlash against progressive causes.
releases a deep dive into Progressive Activists, the most liberal/left leaning segment of the public. It looks at who this highly engaged group are, what they believe but also why their approach maybe leading to backlash against progressive causes.
February 19, 2025 at 2:04 PM
Today @moreincommonuk.bsky.social
releases a deep dive into Progressive Activists, the most liberal/left leaning segment of the public. It looks at who this highly engaged group are, what they believe but also why their approach maybe leading to backlash against progressive causes.
releases a deep dive into Progressive Activists, the most liberal/left leaning segment of the public. It looks at who this highly engaged group are, what they believe but also why their approach maybe leading to backlash against progressive causes.
Women's football is built on diversity and inclusion, so it's only natural for it to reflect those values in its partnerships no? Proud to see footballers calling on FIFA to drop Aramco from the world cup 🌈 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
Women footballers urge Fifa to end Saudi sponsorship deal with Aramco
More than 100 professional women's footballers sign an open letter urging Fifa to end a sponsorship deal with Saudi oil giant Aramco.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 21, 2024 at 9:26 AM
Women's football is built on diversity and inclusion, so it's only natural for it to reflect those values in its partnerships no? Proud to see footballers calling on FIFA to drop Aramco from the world cup 🌈 www.bbc.co.uk/sport/footba...
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"Two meetings with ExxonMobil designated for the discussion of “carbon solutions” were used by both the company and then senior Department for Energy Security and Net Zero minister Graham Stuart to reaffirm the need for continued oil and gas production in the UK, meeting notes show"
UK’s £22 Billion Carbon Capture Pledge Follows Surge in Lobbying by Fossil Fuel Industry, Records Show
This story is the third part of a DeSmog series on carbon capture and was developed with the support of Journalismfund Europe and published in partnership with the Guardian. The UK government’s move t...
www.desmog.com
October 7, 2024 at 6:49 PM
"Two meetings with ExxonMobil designated for the discussion of “carbon solutions” were used by both the company and then senior Department for Energy Security and Net Zero minister Graham Stuart to reaffirm the need for continued oil and gas production in the UK, meeting notes show"
The UK's carbon capture pledge comes after heavy fossil fuel lobbying.Bit of a risky bet with public money when the success of CCS is far from certain? www.theguardian.com/business/202...
UK’s £22bn carbon capture pledge follows surge in lobbying by fossil fuel industry, records show
Scope of oil and gas influence underscores concerns technology will prolong demand for planet-heating natural gas
www.theguardian.com
October 7, 2024 at 3:27 PM
The UK's carbon capture pledge comes after heavy fossil fuel lobbying.Bit of a risky bet with public money when the success of CCS is far from certain? www.theguardian.com/business/202...