Jo Colwell
@jocolwell.bsky.social
Mum, feminist, lefty, European, noisy, potter, creative, environmentalist (FIEMA) 🇬🇧
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The UK government, which is going all-in on AI, is asking people to delete emails in order to save water, claiming it will lighten the load on data centres.
UK Asks People to Delete Emails In Order to Save Water During Drought
As Britain experiences one of its worst droughts in decades, its leaders suggest people get rid of old data to reduce stress on data centers.
www.404media.co
August 12, 2025 at 9:46 PM
The UK government, which is going all-in on AI, is asking people to delete emails in order to save water, claiming it will lighten the load on data centres.
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Deeply shocked by Israel’s deliberate killing of the Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, his colleague Mohammed Qreiqeh and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa. Israel has now killed at least 186 journalists in this war.
August 11, 2025 at 8:25 AM
Deeply shocked by Israel’s deliberate killing of the Al Jazeera correspondent Anas al-Sharif, his colleague Mohammed Qreiqeh and cameramen Ibrahim Zaher, Mohammed Noufal and Moamen Aliwa. Israel has now killed at least 186 journalists in this war.
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Olivia Blake, one of the few Labour MPs with a disclosed disability, has accused the government of creating an “unethical two-tier system” by its welfare bill concessions - and urged rebels to stand firm.
My exclusive in tomorrow’s Guardian: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
My exclusive in tomorrow’s Guardian: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Disabled Labour MP says welfare U-turn would create ‘unethical two-tier system’
Olivia Blake dismisses Starmer’s welfare bill changes as ‘plucked from the air’ and urges rebels to stand firm
www.theguardian.com
June 29, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Olivia Blake, one of the few Labour MPs with a disclosed disability, has accused the government of creating an “unethical two-tier system” by its welfare bill concessions - and urged rebels to stand firm.
My exclusive in tomorrow’s Guardian: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
My exclusive in tomorrow’s Guardian: www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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A new start after 60: I had PTSD after surgery. Ceramics gave me the resilience to face the world again
A new start after 60: I had PTSD after surgery. Ceramics gave me the resilience to face the world again
Linda Pitcher was so self-conscious after cancer surgery that removed part of her nose, she wouldn’t even answer the front door. Now, at 61, she’s a successful artist showing her work in public
www.theguardian.com
June 23, 2025 at 6:38 AM
A new start after 60: I had PTSD after surgery. Ceramics gave me the resilience to face the world again
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"Every agency she needed turned against her, treating her not as a victim but as a criminal. Compassion was replaced by cruelty."
Please read this immensely powerful piece by consultant gynaecologist Jonathan Lord on the brutal persecution of Nicola Packer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Please read this immensely powerful piece by consultant gynaecologist Jonathan Lord on the brutal persecution of Nicola Packer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The case of Nicola Packer tells us this: Britain is shamed by its abortion laws – and must change them | Jonathan Lord
The court of appeal said the abortion issue calls for compassion, not punishment, says Jonathan Lord, co-chair of Royal College of Obstetrictrians and Gynaecologists abortion taskforce
www.theguardian.com
May 8, 2025 at 7:19 PM
"Every agency she needed turned against her, treating her not as a victim but as a criminal. Compassion was replaced by cruelty."
Please read this immensely powerful piece by consultant gynaecologist Jonathan Lord on the brutal persecution of Nicola Packer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Please read this immensely powerful piece by consultant gynaecologist Jonathan Lord on the brutal persecution of Nicola Packer.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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'Don't you dare try to invest in our area or create jobs'.
Just imagine this lot in charge of the country
Just imagine this lot in charge of the country
May 4, 2025 at 6:11 AM
'Don't you dare try to invest in our area or create jobs'.
Just imagine this lot in charge of the country
Just imagine this lot in charge of the country
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In a screeching u-turn, it emerges that Tony Blair does have a reverse gear after all
Extraordinary error of political judgement for him to make his initial attack on net zero policies a week after Starmer’s clean energy speech & days before local elections
Extraordinary error of political judgement for him to make his initial attack on net zero policies a week after Starmer’s clean energy speech & days before local elections
April 30, 2025 at 11:03 AM
In a screeching u-turn, it emerges that Tony Blair does have a reverse gear after all
Extraordinary error of political judgement for him to make his initial attack on net zero policies a week after Starmer’s clean energy speech & days before local elections
Extraordinary error of political judgement for him to make his initial attack on net zero policies a week after Starmer’s clean energy speech & days before local elections
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The FBI just arrested a sitting judge.
April 25, 2025 at 2:39 PM
The FBI just arrested a sitting judge.
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A thread about today: Earth Day 2025
On April 22nd 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated. Fifty-five years later and supposedly it is celebrated by one billion people in one hundred and ninety-three countries. Now I don’t want to be negative about Earth Day but…
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On April 22nd 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated. Fifty-five years later and supposedly it is celebrated by one billion people in one hundred and ninety-three countries. Now I don’t want to be negative about Earth Day but…
1/n
April 22, 2025 at 5:25 PM
A thread about today: Earth Day 2025
On April 22nd 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated. Fifty-five years later and supposedly it is celebrated by one billion people in one hundred and ninety-three countries. Now I don’t want to be negative about Earth Day but…
1/n
On April 22nd 1970 the first Earth Day was celebrated. Fifty-five years later and supposedly it is celebrated by one billion people in one hundred and ninety-three countries. Now I don’t want to be negative about Earth Day but…
1/n
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Thank you for following WA!
Enjoy your day :)
Enjoy your day :)
April 21, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Thank you for following WA!
Enjoy your day :)
Enjoy your day :)
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The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial
The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial
The supreme court judgment gives protections to women at the same level as other groups
www.theguardian.com
April 20, 2025 at 6:10 AM
The Observer view on Equality Act ruling: A dignified compromise that respects the rights of everyone | Editorial
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Would you rather have (a) professional hurricane forecasters, or (b) a dude with a sharpie?
Because right now it looks like we're gonna be stuck with the dude with a sharpie.
heatmap.news/climate/2025...
Because right now it looks like we're gonna be stuck with the dude with a sharpie.
heatmap.news/climate/2025...
NOAA Layoffs Have Hurricane Forecasters Worried
While they’re confident in the accuracy of this year’s predictions, the future looks a lot murkier.
heatmap.news
April 16, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Would you rather have (a) professional hurricane forecasters, or (b) a dude with a sharpie?
Because right now it looks like we're gonna be stuck with the dude with a sharpie.
heatmap.news/climate/2025...
Because right now it looks like we're gonna be stuck with the dude with a sharpie.
heatmap.news/climate/2025...
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'Magpie Morning' by contemporary UK printmaker Annie Soudain #womensart
April 9, 2025 at 6:06 AM
'Magpie Morning' by contemporary UK printmaker Annie Soudain #womensart
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Lithuanian born Constructivist artist Varvara Stepanova wearing a dress made of fabric produced to her design, 1924 #womensart
April 9, 2025 at 6:27 AM
Lithuanian born Constructivist artist Varvara Stepanova wearing a dress made of fabric produced to her design, 1924 #womensart
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Residents of Paris vote in favour of pedestrianising and greening 500 more streets
-> an average of 5 to 8 streets per neighbourhood will be transformed over the next three years
-> an average of 5 to 8 streets per neighbourhood will be transformed over the next three years
Residents of Paris vote in favour of pedestrianising and greening 500 more streets
An average of 5 to 8 streets per neighbourhood will be transformed over the next three years as the "garden city" takes shape.
theprogressplaybook.com
March 26, 2025 at 3:30 PM
Residents of Paris vote in favour of pedestrianising and greening 500 more streets
-> an average of 5 to 8 streets per neighbourhood will be transformed over the next three years
-> an average of 5 to 8 streets per neighbourhood will be transformed over the next three years
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'Cool Blues' by Vicky Oldfield, contemporary UK printmaker #WomensArt
March 27, 2025 at 5:33 AM
'Cool Blues' by Vicky Oldfield, contemporary UK printmaker #WomensArt
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Astonishing fact on #bbcr4today earlier, discussing the Heathrow power failure. Heathrow requires 41MW; a new data centre nearby needs 150MW. Stark illustration of the underpinning energy consequences of data storage.
March 24, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Astonishing fact on #bbcr4today earlier, discussing the Heathrow power failure. Heathrow requires 41MW; a new data centre nearby needs 150MW. Stark illustration of the underpinning energy consequences of data storage.
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The Observer editorial on @sullivan-review.bsky.social:
"A report lays bare the extent of real-world detriment caused by institutions that have caved in to activist pressures"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"A report lays bare the extent of real-world detriment caused by institutions that have caved in to activist pressures"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
The Observer view on gender data: failure to accurately record biological sex harms us all | Observer editorial
A report lays bare the extent of real-world detriment caused by institutions that have caved in to activist pressures
www.theguardian.com
March 23, 2025 at 11:49 AM
The Observer editorial on @sullivan-review.bsky.social:
"A report lays bare the extent of real-world detriment caused by institutions that have caved in to activist pressures"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"A report lays bare the extent of real-world detriment caused by institutions that have caved in to activist pressures"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Good morning all! 🇺🇦
Please share everywhere. 🙏🏻
Please share everywhere. 🙏🏻
March 3, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Good morning all! 🇺🇦
Please share everywhere. 🙏🏻
Please share everywhere. 🙏🏻
“Our freedom and values are not for sale” Volodymyr Zelensky. Bravo Mr President 💙💛🇺🇦
March 3, 2025 at 8:27 AM
“Our freedom and values are not for sale” Volodymyr Zelensky. Bravo Mr President 💙💛🇺🇦