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Humanity may find its intelligence surpassed. It will still need wisdom.
Economic self interest has to be the most compelling reason for countries to act, it’s a stronger motivation than ‘purpose’ #COP30 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
wewinganycar.com 😂 says it all really #tax
We Wing Any Car - Pay tax like a billionaire
Add wings to your car and enjoy the same tax loopholes as private jets.
wewinganycar.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
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I am an atheist, but I like this Pope!
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
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Great read from @fionaharvey.bsky.social setting the scene for COP30 and analysing what’s at stake.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Amid squabbles, bombast and competing interests, what can Cop30 achieve?
Climate summit in Brazil needs to find way to stop global heating accelerating amid stark divisions
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A masterpiece of an ad. Only a parent could make this, I imagine, and really understand the longing. For everyone who has felt that hard to bridge time, please bridge it. #advertising #families youtu.be/z1bRlnyQeDk?...
Where Love Lives | John Lewis & Partners | Christmas Ad 2025
YouTube video by John Lewis
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
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November 7, 2025 at 9:52 PM
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Angela Rayner's work is starting to pay off, after leaving office (as is often the way)
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Mayors to lead the charge for thousands of new social homes
Mayors outside of London to be given greater influence over the government's historic £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
www.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
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When I was first elected, evidence showed it would take 193 years to bring London's air pollution within legal limits.

Due to our policies, we've done it in 9.

In Brazil this week, we showed that cities are giving the world reason to hope when it comes to tackling the climate emergency.
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
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Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?

Character isn't something you tell people about.

It's something you live.
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Stories like this are so depressing. Maybe they’ll get the funds to fight back. #tourism #COP30 #aid #forest #sierraleone #travel observer.co.uk/news/interna...
Sierra Leone’s ecotourism dream goes up in smoke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
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Belém must be the COP that delivers.

Delivers on tripling renewables & doubling energy efficiency by 2030.

Delivers for the countries vulnerable to climate change.

Delivers robust climate finance and carbon pricing.

Europe will play its part ↓

link.europa.eu/Wv479K
November 7, 2025 at 7:24 AM
“This all points to the need for a massive ramping up in action by the biggest emitters,” the UN Emissions Gap report states. #climatecrisis #COP30 www.edie.net/global-warmi...
Global warming to reach 1.8C even with rapid climate action, UN warns - edie
Given that global emissions have not yet peaked, the global temperature increase above pre-industrial levels is likely to reach 1.8C, breaching the Paris Agreement – even with rapid action in the year...
www.edie.net
November 5, 2025 at 6:11 AM
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Forests purify and cool air for the world’s physical health, store carbon, and cache water, interdependent systems we cannot afford to let decline.
Sovereign forests
We are not free until every living thing is free.
theecologist.org
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Making the change is more important than just platitudes. Credit where credit is due Amazon. #economics #transport #transition #renewables #sustainability www.standard.co.uk/business/bus...
First new Amazon electric heavy goods vehicles hit UK roads
The online giant said it would eventually have 160 eHGVs, the largest number of electric trucks in its global transportation network.
www.standard.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM