Tom Bowman

Climate-change denying Reform councils are axing net zero... Environmental fears are being described as lies and fantasies to justify scrapping green policies

The lines between the UK’s political parties are becoming clearer
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The Green Cosmos: Gerard O’Neill’s Space Utopia In the 1970s, Gerard O’Neill drew up detailed plans for large space colonies. The Princeton physicist claimed that these colonies could beam limitless energy back down to Earth, solving all our enviro...

If you are interested in the environment and the future you might like this. citedpodcast.com/2025/09/09/t...

Science-based targets for oceans: Waitrose among world’s first pilot businesses - edie British grocery retailer Waitrose is one of the first five organisations in the world to pilot new science-based targets for nature, specifically relating to ocean conservation in seafood supply chain...

Kudos to #waitrose this kind of thing should be national news. #retail #oceans As David Attenborough has said ocean health is key to iur survival. #sustainability www.edie.net/science-base...

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The Landmark Settlement That Could Get Plastic Pellet Pollution Out of America's Rivers The legal ruling this month requires a leading U.S. plastics firm to fix its mess — and prevent it from ever happening again.

We nees more decisions like this ine. #plastic #pollution #USA @finalstraw.bsky.social reasonstobecheerful.world/plastics-pol...

‘Nowhere near on track’: New NDCs leave climate experts underwhelmed “Countries’ last round of NDCs put the world on track for up to 2.8°C of warming."

Australia plan to cut emissions by 62-70% below 2005 levels, the EU 66.25% to 72.5% target, Tunisia, Jordan, Nigeria, Eswatini, Jamaica, Tonga, Chile, Mongolia, Vanuatu, Micronesia, Pakistan, Liberia & China all published their NDCs between September 22 & 25 #COP30 www.csofutures.com/news/nowhere...

Fascinating. The paradigm moves again. I wish there was more widespread humility about what we actually know.

Interior Announces More Than $54 Million for Waterfowl Habitat, Increased Public Access on Refuges | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced more than $54 million from the Migratory Bird Conservation Fundhas been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, providing th...

The money comes from the long-running sale of “Duck Stamps,” one of America’s most durable conservation engines. www.fws.gov/press-releas...

Global poll points to growing corporate investment in net zero and nature goals New report provides further evidence of a growing corporate appetite for investment in climate and nature action

Yet another report showing corporate investment in net zero and sustainability keeps on increasing, whatever the big orange president says to the contrary. www.businessgreen.com/news/4519518...

Quietly getting on with it whilst politicians bluster?

It’s the way he thinks everyone is just gullible that reveals his opinions. Plus, the that’ll get me so media attention attitude, and it does. It’s a sad reflection on humanity really.

This is very depressing. Sometimes feels like we’re bailing a sinking ship with a teaspoon

This image totally lifted my spirits. Thank you. Beautiful.

“Cop30 in Belém this year promises to be one of the most significant climate summits in recent years. It is vital that heads of state and government attend in person to signify their commitment to climate action. Leadership must come from the top.” Mary Robinson #climate #leadership #COP30

Melinda Gates announces $100M investment in women's health research Gates spoke to Robin Roberts on "Good Morning America" about the funding.

At least someone is doing something. It is to humanity’s collective shame that scientific medical progress is so male biased. abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness...

@zackpolanski.bsky.social if you were advising the PM would you tell him to set up proportional representation post haste? Surely that is the only strategy to defeat the UK’s swing to the right. A left leaning coalition, who’s in it depends on results. (+ I hate our unique pairing with Belarus.)

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High Seas Treaty ratified, will come into force next year Ratification has been particularly fast for such a global instrument.

Good news. www.csofutures.com/news/high-se...

Nonsense isn’t it

Tell UK Leaders: Ban Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas The UK government has finally announced a plan to ban destructive bottom trawling in 41 offshore MPAs. The catch? It’s not a done deal. A public consultation is open NOW before anything is finalised —...

If you hate the UKs current stance on bottom trawling (we didn’t vote to ban it at the recent UN oceans conference!) please sign this important petition. Only 4 days left. #sustainability #oceans #UN #bottomtrawling

PS please share as widely as you can. only.one/act/uk-mpa-c...

Down to Earth - Is the Mediterranean turning into plastic soup? The Mediterranean is thought to be the most polluted sea on Earth. The equivalent of 34,000 plastic bottles are dumped into it every minute. This unprecedented level of pollution is devastating for bo...

The answer is yes the Mediterranean is turning into a plastic soup. Scary video from France. @finalstraw.bsky.social #plastic #pollution #mediterranean www.france24.com/en/tv-shows/...

Fossil fuel production plans widely inconsistent with 1.5°C “The increase in fossil fuel expansion plans over the last two years is alarming."

Of the 20 countries, (responsible for 80% of output) 17 still plan to increase production of at least one fossil fuel until 2030, & 11 expect higher production of at least one fossil fuel in 2030 than they had planned in 2023 #cop28 #energy #netzero #offcourse www.csofutures.com/news/fossil-...

AI Is Coming for YouTube Creators At least 15 million videos have been snatched by tech companies.

This is another area where #AI is impacting the content world of today. Sounds like the horse has already bolted. #video #youtube #BBC #TED #creators #business #content #copyright @glovelace.bsky.social www.theatlantic.com/technology/a...

That is really well said @zackpolanski.bsky.social

Foreign workers power economic growth Immigrants and foreign workers are driving the increase in the working-age population and fuelling Spain’s economic growth.

Whilst Northern Europe zigs, Spain zags. Spain's #GDP is forecast to grow 2.7%, significantly outpacing the rest of Europe, as investment in #renewables drives #energy prices down and immigration fills vacant #jobs @dalevince.com www.realinstitutoelcano.org/en/commentar...

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion.

The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion.

Our problem isn't a lack of resources.

Our problem is ever-expanding inequality.

UK National Grid supply figures.

Wow so much renewable energy that electricity prices are currently negative. Not that you would know from our media, who will be in a frenzy about how bad net zero is!

California's first solar-covered canal is now fully online The 1.6-MW pilot system is among a growing number of initiatives to put solar over waterways. The approach could generate gigawatts of power nationwide.

That’s big! #solar #california www.canarymedia.com/articles/sol...

Why Brazilians have been so divided in their reaction to Bolsonaro’s conviction The loyalty of many Brazilians to Bolsonaro seems illogical until you look at where they find their news and information.

Fascinating case study: A growing number of leaders and parties are manipulating the digital communication environment to promote whatever narrative serves them best. The world works in whole new and surprising ways. #politics theconversation.com/why-brazilia...