Samuel Smith
@swsmith.bsky.social
Views my own. Work @ Farm Carbon Toolkit; a Nuffield Farming Scholar; Ex Forum for the Future & Sutton Community Farm. Find me in Inverness or thisissamsmith.com. Posting about sustainable food, farming & nature, but not always...
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In light of the Guardian's front page today, just reupping my story from August reporting that Labour could approve up to *13* new oil and gas projects like Rosebank
These are projects that have a license but still need to obtain development consent from gov
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
These are projects that have a license but still need to obtain development consent from gov
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
Analysis: UK could approve 13 new oil and gas projects despite North Sea pledge - Carbon Brief
The UK government could approve 13 new oil and gas projects in the North Sea, with the fuel produced emitting 350m tonnes of CO2 equivalent (MtCO2e)
www.carbonbrief.org
February 4, 2025 at 9:50 AM
In light of the Guardian's front page today, just reupping my story from August reporting that Labour could approve up to *13* new oil and gas projects like Rosebank
These are projects that have a license but still need to obtain development consent from gov
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
These are projects that have a license but still need to obtain development consent from gov
www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-uk-...
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Oh yes, and we are building a *brand new railway*, East-West Rail, which will be running *diesel trains* because we couldn’t commit to funding wires (which saves money long term)
This is the *only new railway being built in any developed nation in the world* which will not be fully electrified
This is the *only new railway being built in any developed nation in the world* which will not be fully electrified
February 4, 2025 at 9:51 AM
Oh yes, and we are building a *brand new railway*, East-West Rail, which will be running *diesel trains* because we couldn’t commit to funding wires (which saves money long term)
This is the *only new railway being built in any developed nation in the world* which will not be fully electrified
This is the *only new railway being built in any developed nation in the world* which will not be fully electrified
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Here is a video interview I just did with the Associated Press about Trump's [expletive deleted] executive orders on climate and energy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=20OI...
Trump's executive orders on climate and environment
YouTube video by Associated Press
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February 4, 2025 at 4:38 AM
Here is a video interview I just did with the Associated Press about Trump's [expletive deleted] executive orders on climate and energy. www.youtube.com/watch?v=20OI...
Outright denial of one of the greatest, and most pressing threats to humankinds survival
He is awful for so many reasons
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He is awful for so many reasons
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Trump orders USDA to take down websites referencing climate crisis
Forest service website among many sites affected as agencies scramble to comply with president’s orders
www.theguardian.com
February 1, 2025 at 11:59 AM
Outright denial of one of the greatest, and most pressing threats to humankinds survival
He is awful for so many reasons
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
He is awful for so many reasons
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Wise advice for these troubled times from Sociologist Jennifer Walter
January 27, 2025 at 12:18 AM
Wise advice for these troubled times from Sociologist Jennifer Walter
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A "potential" 0.43% increase in GDP *by 2050* - in return for torching the UK's climate leadership and adding vast amounts of carbon to the atmosphere - is simply not worth it.
No third runway. Grow the green economy, not airports.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
No third runway. Grow the green economy, not airports.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
Rachel Reeves confirms backing for third runway at Heathrow – UK politics live
The chancellor says she wants plan for runway brought forward by summer and criticises Conservatives for not acting to build runway
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:00 AM
A "potential" 0.43% increase in GDP *by 2050* - in return for torching the UK's climate leadership and adding vast amounts of carbon to the atmosphere - is simply not worth it.
No third runway. Grow the green economy, not airports.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
No third runway. Grow the green economy, not airports.
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Good stuff from Green Alliance on transport decarbonisation.
In sum: government should throw the kitchen sink at this.
Get the shift to greener transport right and we’ll also boost prosperity, improve health and give people access to better, more affordable, transport options. Sounds good to me.
In sum: government should throw the kitchen sink at this.
Get the shift to greener transport right and we’ll also boost prosperity, improve health and give people access to better, more affordable, transport options. Sounds good to me.
Transport is the UK’s greatest contributor to climate change, and roads and aviation are the top polluters. ✈️🚌
Our new analysis shows how we can close the gap in meeting climate targets through more action on transport, while still ensuring growth.
Our new analysis shows how we can close the gap in meeting climate targets through more action on transport, while still ensuring growth.
Mind the gap: cutting UK transport’s climate impact
green-alliance.org.uk
January 28, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Good stuff from Green Alliance on transport decarbonisation.
In sum: government should throw the kitchen sink at this.
Get the shift to greener transport right and we’ll also boost prosperity, improve health and give people access to better, more affordable, transport options. Sounds good to me.
In sum: government should throw the kitchen sink at this.
Get the shift to greener transport right and we’ll also boost prosperity, improve health and give people access to better, more affordable, transport options. Sounds good to me.
"...then it stopped, deleting that response, and wrote: “Sorry, that’s beyond my current scope. Let’s talk about something else.”
How Chinese Deepseek AI responds when asked about Tiananmen Square.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
How Chinese Deepseek AI responds when asked about Tiananmen Square.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
DeepSeek updates - Chinese AI chatbot sparks US market turmoil, wiping $500bn off Nvidia
Nvidia's market value dropped more than $500bn after the emergence of DeepSeek - a low-cost chatbot built by a Chinese AI firm.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 27, 2025 at 6:51 PM
"...then it stopped, deleting that response, and wrote: “Sorry, that’s beyond my current scope. Let’s talk about something else.”
How Chinese Deepseek AI responds when asked about Tiananmen Square.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
How Chinese Deepseek AI responds when asked about Tiananmen Square.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
Playing music is like a workout for the brain: "it invokes memory, emotion, reward systems, hand-eye coordination, planning...". Nice piece on the healing powers of music, something I feel everyday www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
‘She couldn’t walk, she couldn’t talk’: music therapy helped Joni Mitchell recover from a stroke – could it ward off depression and dementia too?
When his friend, the legendary songwriter, had a catastrophic stroke, neuroscientist Daniel Levitin put together a programme of music therapy. Now he’s recommending it for a whole range of conditions
www.theguardian.com
January 25, 2025 at 2:21 PM
Playing music is like a workout for the brain: "it invokes memory, emotion, reward systems, hand-eye coordination, planning...". Nice piece on the healing powers of music, something I feel everyday www.theguardian.com/books/2025/j...
The rich are getting richer: billionaire wealth has risen 3x faster in 2024 than 2023.
It doesn't have to be this way www.oxfam.org/en/research/...
It doesn't have to be this way www.oxfam.org/en/research/...
January 25, 2025 at 10:57 AM
The rich are getting richer: billionaire wealth has risen 3x faster in 2024 than 2023.
It doesn't have to be this way www.oxfam.org/en/research/...
It doesn't have to be this way www.oxfam.org/en/research/...
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for the first time ever, solar power generation overtakes coal in the eu
the change since 2011 is staggering (and will continue widening)
the change since 2011 is staggering (and will continue widening)
January 23, 2025 at 7:01 PM
for the first time ever, solar power generation overtakes coal in the eu
the change since 2011 is staggering (and will continue widening)
the change since 2011 is staggering (and will continue widening)
NEF analysis suggests there's no economic benefit to airport expansion, and that it will wipe out any emissions savings from the Clean Power 2030 Plan! So what is driving this bonkers plan, while our ecological systems are so clearly struggling?
Airport expansion is completely incompatible with the government's aim to be a climate leader. Aviation has no short-medium term solutions to its carbon footprint. The UK can't become part of Trump's big back-track on climate. 3/3 neweconomics.org/2025/01/airp...
January 24, 2025 at 8:06 AM
NEF analysis suggests there's no economic benefit to airport expansion, and that it will wipe out any emissions savings from the Clean Power 2030 Plan! So what is driving this bonkers plan, while our ecological systems are so clearly struggling?
The huge cost burden for allowing an unhealthy food system in the UK to thrive. Thank you for making the case for transformation clear & strong
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November 19, 2024 at 8:13 PM
The huge cost burden for allowing an unhealthy food system in the UK to thrive. Thank you for making the case for transformation clear & strong
ffcc.co.uk/publications...
@proftimjackson.bsky.social @suepritch.bsky.social
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@proftimjackson.bsky.social @suepritch.bsky.social
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Food has a huge climate problem.
But we can fix it. A thread.
But we can fix it. A thread.
November 16, 2024 at 3:48 PM
Food has a huge climate problem.
But we can fix it. A thread.
But we can fix it. A thread.
Feels like a whole load of folks that I was following on X.. Are now popping over to Bluesky! Wonderful to see this. I wonder why 🤔
November 14, 2024 at 1:04 PM
Feels like a whole load of folks that I was following on X.. Are now popping over to Bluesky! Wonderful to see this. I wonder why 🤔
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Even when you don't know what's going to happen next there are always things worth doing. My contribution to this moment of pre-US election collective breath holding. www.commondreams.org...
5 ‘No-Regrets’ Actions for Tumultuous Times | Common Dreams
In the shadow of uncertainty, let’s invest in the actions that enable us to both cope with crises and step into opportunities.
www.commondreams.org
November 3, 2024 at 2:47 PM
Even when you don't know what's going to happen next there are always things worth doing. My contribution to this moment of pre-US election collective breath holding. www.commondreams.org...
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Elon Musk has posted more than 3,000 times on X in the last month — including dozens of unfounded claims about the election — according to a tally by The New York Times. The repercussions of his centrality on the platform while campaigning heavily for Donald Trump could be profound.
How Elon Musk’s X Account Dominates the Platform Ahead of the Election
The billionaire has effectively become the star of his social media platform, transforming X into a reflection of his personal views before the election.
www.nytimes.com
November 3, 2024 at 8:24 PM
Elon Musk has posted more than 3,000 times on X in the last month — including dozens of unfounded claims about the election — according to a tally by The New York Times. The repercussions of his centrality on the platform while campaigning heavily for Donald Trump could be profound.
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"A vote for Donald Trump next week is a vote for Elon Musk. Just as Trump is using Musk, Musk could be using Trump as a springboard to perhaps even greater power...".
Twitter was just a practice run. If Trump wins, global democracy could suffer the same fate: #emuskulation. Here's how. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Can democracy survive now the world’s richest man has it in his sights? | George Monbiot
A vote for Donald Trump next week is also a vote for Elon Musk. He’ll have even greater power than the US president, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
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November 2, 2024 at 9:04 AM
"A vote for Donald Trump next week is a vote for Elon Musk. Just as Trump is using Musk, Musk could be using Trump as a springboard to perhaps even greater power...".
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“With every fraction of a degree of fossil fuel warming, the atmosphere can hold more moisture, leading to heavier bursts of rainfall. These deadly floods are yet another reminder of how dangerous climate change has already become at just 1.3C of warming”
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o...
‘We were trapped like rats’: Spain’s floods bring devastation and despair
Residents describe impact of floods and downpours – with some places hit with a year’s worth of rain in just eight hours
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October 30, 2024 at 8:34 PM
“With every fraction of a degree of fossil fuel warming, the atmosphere can hold more moisture, leading to heavier bursts of rainfall. These deadly floods are yet another reminder of how dangerous climate change has already become at just 1.3C of warming”
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2024/o...
How delightful. The 2024 Tree of the Year: The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber, Scotland www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-...
October 30, 2024 at 12:52 PM
How delightful. The 2024 Tree of the Year: The Skipinnish Oak in Lochaber, Scotland www.woodlandtrust.org.uk/trees-woods-...
Just finished The Coming Storm s2, an entertaining, fascinating yet troubling podcast examining the explosion of conspiracy theories in USA - what’s behind them and what they tell us. Great journalism @ggatehouse @licyproctor @BBCsounds www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
BBC Sounds - The Coming Storm - Available Episodes
Listen to the latest episodes of The Coming Storm on BBC Sounds.
www.bbc.co.uk
October 29, 2024 at 7:32 AM
Just finished The Coming Storm s2, an entertaining, fascinating yet troubling podcast examining the explosion of conspiracy theories in USA - what’s behind them and what they tell us. Great journalism @ggatehouse @licyproctor @BBCsounds www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/serie...
I do love playing this album at the moment. Tucker Zimmerman - Dance of Love. A collab with Big Thief, who provide the backing band. It's like they are jamming in your living room. Adrianne Lenker's voice harmonises beautifully with Zimmermans
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
Tucker Zimmerman: Dance of Love
Read Stephen Thomas Erlewine’s review of the album.
pitchfork.com
October 28, 2024 at 11:27 PM
I do love playing this album at the moment. Tucker Zimmerman - Dance of Love. A collab with Big Thief, who provide the backing band. It's like they are jamming in your living room. Adrianne Lenker's voice harmonises beautifully with Zimmermans
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
pitchfork.com/reviews/albu...
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British cuisine. Best in the world.
October 28, 2024 at 12:35 PM
British cuisine. Best in the world.
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Carbon Brief explains IEA's good news about solar and wind.
Aviation soon will require more action: "In 2023, energy demand in the transport sector increased by close to 4%.... Much of this stemmed from increased aviation activity, which rebounded to over 90% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels."
Aviation soon will require more action: "In 2023, energy demand in the transport sector increased by close to 4%.... Much of this stemmed from increased aviation activity, which rebounded to over 90% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels."
Analysis: Solar surge will send coal power tumbling by 2030, IEA data reveals | @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org @vernerviisas.carbonbrief.org @tomoprater.carbonbrief.org
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October 25, 2024 at 5:55 PM
Carbon Brief explains IEA's good news about solar and wind.
Aviation soon will require more action: "In 2023, energy demand in the transport sector increased by close to 4%.... Much of this stemmed from increased aviation activity, which rebounded to over 90% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels."
Aviation soon will require more action: "In 2023, energy demand in the transport sector increased by close to 4%.... Much of this stemmed from increased aviation activity, which rebounded to over 90% of pre-pandemic 2019 levels."