Mike Townsend
@mike-earthshine.bsky.social
CEO Earthshine | Biz & Econ #Transformation | Consultant, Keynote, Teacher, Writer | The Quiet Revolution: We have more choices than we think | #Sustainability | #NetZero & BEYOND | #CircularEconomy | #ESG & BEYOND | #BCFC | https://earthshine-group.com/
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We all hope for progress at #COP30 – yet, after the show is over, the transformation challenge remains, with much hard work to be done.
This is why we’re excited to launch our new "Sustainability Transformation Accelerator” Program in partnership with CBS.
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This is why we’re excited to launch our new "Sustainability Transformation Accelerator” Program in partnership with CBS.
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The truth will have its day.
That day is now.
Release all the Epstein files.
That day is now.
Release all the Epstein files.
November 17, 2025 at 1:34 AM
The truth will have its day.
That day is now.
Release all the Epstein files.
That day is now.
Release all the Epstein files.
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The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:45 PM
The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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Environmental Audit Committee is none too impressed with the government’s narrative on nature protection hampering house building.
www.businessgreen.com/news/4521895...
www.businessgreen.com/news/4521895...
Nature is 'not the enemy' of housebuilding, MPs tell government
Environmental Audit Committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ that environmental protection is blocking development
www.businessgreen.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Environmental Audit Committee is none too impressed with the government’s narrative on nature protection hampering house building.
www.businessgreen.com/news/4521895...
www.businessgreen.com/news/4521895...
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"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
Immigrant rights group placing 'ICE stole someone here' signs in Ontario
A citizens group in Ontario is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving ICE agents detaining and arresting undocumented immigrants.
abc7.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:38 AM
"A citizens group in Ontario, California is spearheading an effort to make the community aware of incidents involving federal immigration agents.
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
They're placing signs at the locations that read, 'ICE stole someone here'..."
abc7.com/post/ontario...
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This year, new wind and solar will more than meet growing power demand globally, keeping fossil fuel consumption flat, analysts project.
Growth of Wind and Solar Keeping Fossil Power in Check
e360.yale.edu
November 14, 2025 at 11:45 AM
This year, new wind and solar will more than meet growing power demand globally, keeping fossil fuel consumption flat, analysts project.
"Hey, look over there!"
The next distraction begins...
The next distraction begins...
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes. n.pr/4i25hnd
At Trump's urging, Bondi says U.S. will investigate Epstein's ties to political foes
Acceding to President Donald Trump's demands, U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi said Friday that she has ordered a top federal prosecutor to investigate Jeffrey Epstein's ties to Trump political foes.
n.pr
November 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
"Hey, look over there!"
The next distraction begins...
The next distraction begins...
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Aside from the cruelty of this, I’d just like to know why it’s ok to ignore and disappoint liberal/progressive voters.
Why do governments chase Farage and his voters, thinking that will neutralise them. It’s NEVER worked. He’s leading in the polls and his ideas have ruined us. WTF are you doing?
Why do governments chase Farage and his voters, thinking that will neutralise them. It’s NEVER worked. He’s leading in the polls and his ideas have ruined us. WTF are you doing?
This is as bad as anything proposed by Reform.
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Leaving refugees in permanent limbo and unable to build a new life in the UK would be a complete abdication of our humanitarian responsibilities
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK set to limit refugees to temporary stays
Shabana Mahmood is expected to say the era of permanent protection for refugees is over, in major changes to the UK's asylum and immigration system.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 9:02 AM
Aside from the cruelty of this, I’d just like to know why it’s ok to ignore and disappoint liberal/progressive voters.
Why do governments chase Farage and his voters, thinking that will neutralise them. It’s NEVER worked. He’s leading in the polls and his ideas have ruined us. WTF are you doing?
Why do governments chase Farage and his voters, thinking that will neutralise them. It’s NEVER worked. He’s leading in the polls and his ideas have ruined us. WTF are you doing?
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This is more concise and more insightful than anything I have read in the last 50 years.
drwhy.net/freud
Please retweet if you agree with that analysis.
drwhy.net/freud
Please retweet if you agree with that analysis.
November 12, 2025 at 10:26 PM
This is more concise and more insightful than anything I have read in the last 50 years.
drwhy.net/freud
Please retweet if you agree with that analysis.
drwhy.net/freud
Please retweet if you agree with that analysis.
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Nigel Farage said their flagship council in Kent would be a "shop window" for how they would run the country.
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Reform Council in Chaos as It Prepares to Slash Scrutiny Committees Following Wave of Councillor Suspensions
EXCLUSIVE: Reform's flagship Kent administration is planning to shut down multiple council committees as it struggles to fill posts after suspending nine of its own councillors
bylinetimes.com
November 12, 2025 at 9:36 AM
Nigel Farage said their flagship council in Kent would be a "shop window" for how they would run the country.
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
Just months after taking over they're now set to slash multiple council committees as they struggle to fill posts after sacking nine of their own councillors
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/12/r...
An ex-Facebook lobbyist has been put in charge of Ireland’s data watchdog.
This risks making Europe’s privacy laws meaningless.
>> Sign today to tell the EU to reverse this decision: action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-11...
This risks making Europe’s privacy laws meaningless.
>> Sign today to tell the EU to reverse this decision: action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-11...
Don’t let Big Tech lobbyists exploit our data!
An ex-Facebook lobbyist has been put in charge of Ireland’s data watchdog. This risks making Europe’s privacy laws meaningless. Sign today to tell the EU to reverse this decision:
action.wemove.eu
November 12, 2025 at 3:54 PM
An ex-Facebook lobbyist has been put in charge of Ireland’s data watchdog.
This risks making Europe’s privacy laws meaningless.
>> Sign today to tell the EU to reverse this decision: action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-11...
This risks making Europe’s privacy laws meaningless.
>> Sign today to tell the EU to reverse this decision: action.wemove.eu/sign/2025-11...
We all hope for progress at #COP30 – yet, after the show is over, the transformation challenge remains, with much hard work to be done.
This is why we’re excited to launch our new "Sustainability Transformation Accelerator” Program in partnership with CBS.
earthshine-group.com/2025/11/11/e...
This is why we’re excited to launch our new "Sustainability Transformation Accelerator” Program in partnership with CBS.
earthshine-group.com/2025/11/11/e...
Exciting New Partnership + Program with Copenhagen Business School Executive - Earthshine Group
We’re excited to announce our new partnership with Copenhagen Business School Executive Foundation – and the launch of our new ‘Sustainability Transformation Accelerator’ – a 3-day immersive training ...
earthshine-group.com
November 12, 2025 at 10:55 AM
We all hope for progress at #COP30 – yet, after the show is over, the transformation challenge remains, with much hard work to be done.
This is why we’re excited to launch our new "Sustainability Transformation Accelerator” Program in partnership with CBS.
earthshine-group.com/2025/11/11/e...
This is why we’re excited to launch our new "Sustainability Transformation Accelerator” Program in partnership with CBS.
earthshine-group.com/2025/11/11/e...
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Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
November 12, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Leading medical publication the British Medical Journal recognises SUVs as a danger to public health in a new editorial co-authored by T&E’s James Nix: bit.ly/4hVDlBC
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
Large SUVs are a danger to pedestrians, cyclists & other drivers.
It's time to take action to reduce their presence in urban areas.
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And today it's the turn of The Times to try and patronise us all.
Every single day the right wing establishment tries to close ranks.
And every day we are growing.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Every single day the right wing establishment tries to close ranks.
And every day we are growing.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 12, 2025 at 8:33 AM
And today it's the turn of The Times to try and patronise us all.
Every single day the right wing establishment tries to close ranks.
And every day we are growing.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
Every single day the right wing establishment tries to close ranks.
And every day we are growing.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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That final point is absolutely crucial.
The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.
November 12, 2025 at 8:09 AM
That final point is absolutely crucial.
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‘I once planned to sue the bbc for suggesting I encouraged an insurrection the time I encouraged an insurrection on live tv’
November 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
‘I once planned to sue the bbc for suggesting I encouraged an insurrection the time I encouraged an insurrection on live tv’
We hope for progress at #COP30 – yet, after the show is over, the transformation challenge remains, with much hard work to be done.
This is why we’re excited to launch our new #Sustainability #Transformation Accelerator in partnership w/ Copenhagen Business School.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
This is why we’re excited to launch our new #Sustainability #Transformation Accelerator in partnership w/ Copenhagen Business School.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
Exciting New Partnership + Program with Copenhagen Business School Executive | Earthshine Group ApS
Move beyond incremental change + unlock breakthrough strategies that drive sustainable business transformation for a thriving future.
COPs come and COPs go – yet, after the show is over, the transfor...
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November 11, 2025 at 2:59 PM
We hope for progress at #COP30 – yet, after the show is over, the transformation challenge remains, with much hard work to be done.
This is why we’re excited to launch our new #Sustainability #Transformation Accelerator in partnership w/ Copenhagen Business School.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
This is why we’re excited to launch our new #Sustainability #Transformation Accelerator in partnership w/ Copenhagen Business School.
www.linkedin.com/posts/earths...
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This is very encouraging, but am still bemused by the 40% of people, including a third of Labour supporters, who presumably think ever intensifying climate breakdown will be just fine.
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 12:55 PM
This is very encouraging, but am still bemused by the 40% of people, including a third of Labour supporters, who presumably think ever intensifying climate breakdown will be just fine.
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I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
BBC faces ‘existential’ threat after exit of top executives
Broadcaster’s deepest crisis in recent history comes amid fresh questions over its future role in British society
on.ft.com
November 11, 2025 at 7:35 AM
I do not understand the Labour government's reticence over defending the BBC and social media regulation. Their long-term survival basically depends on it. Their cowardice in the face of it may be the single thing they are most remembered for.
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
on.ft.com/3JVxC1Z via @FT
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No point in compromising with people who want to destroy you. Time for BBC to return to proper balance and insist on interviews reflecting votes at the last election instead of always having Farage on and rarely a Green or a Lib Dem. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
BBC board member with Tory links ‘led charge’ in systemic bias claims, say insiders
Sources say Robbie Gibb amplified criticisms of Trump, Gaza and trans rights coverage, and had ‘a lot of oxygen in the room’
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:05 AM
No point in compromising with people who want to destroy you. Time for BBC to return to proper balance and insist on interviews reflecting votes at the last election instead of always having Farage on and rarely a Green or a Lib Dem. www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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"Anyone who thinks this is about a 12-second clip [of Trump] on a Panorama more than a year ago that not a single viewer complained about is not reading the proper story."
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
‘Make no mistake – this was a coup’: the extraordinary downfall of the BBC’s top bosses
The whirlwind that started when Deborah Turness came under attack at a board meeting is part of a wider political story, some say
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:40 AM
"Anyone who thinks this is about a 12-second clip [of Trump] on a Panorama more than a year ago that not a single viewer complained about is not reading the proper story."
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
www.theguardian.com/media/ng-int...
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference.
>> Important | SIGNED | Please pass it on.
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
>> Important | SIGNED | Please pass it on.
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference
Stop Trump Coalition
stoptrump.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 4:09 PM
Petition: Defend BBC independence from Trump’s interference.
>> Important | SIGNED | Please pass it on.
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
>> Important | SIGNED | Please pass it on.
stoptrump.org.uk/petition-bbc/
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Pandering to far right & endlessly interviewing Farage doesn't work. Oligarchs want to destroy independent journalism. Interview time should properly reflect votes not supporters of a foreign President who hates exposure of his lies
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Katie Razzall: A seismic moment that shows rift at top of BBC
There may be more to this than meets the eye, says the BBC's culture and media editor.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 8:05 AM
Pandering to far right & endlessly interviewing Farage doesn't work. Oligarchs want to destroy independent journalism. Interview time should properly reflect votes not supporters of a foreign President who hates exposure of his lies
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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In 'How They Broke Britain', I do a pretty good job of detailing the depth & breadth of Tufton Street/Tory/Murdoch/Mail attempts to scupper the BBC, even as I castigate some presenters for going too easy on precisely the people who seek the Corporation's abolition. But I should have done more. 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 9:23 AM
In 'How They Broke Britain', I do a pretty good job of detailing the depth & breadth of Tufton Street/Tory/Murdoch/Mail attempts to scupper the BBC, even as I castigate some presenters for going too easy on precisely the people who seek the Corporation's abolition. But I should have done more. 1/2