Summer 2024 was the coolest in a decade. 40 years ago it would have been anomalously warm for many areas. Shifting perceptions in a rapidly warming climate.

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(📣) The President of Brazil has issued a statement about Twitter: “The world isn’t obliged to put up with Elon Musk’s far-right free-for-all just because he is rich.” RETWEET if you agree. theguardian.com/world/article/…

THEY FUCKING BOMBED THE POLIO VACCINATION CENTRE.

The Extreme Weather Report, Sept 5, 2024: This is your weather on fossil fuels.

There’s something about a tenement in Glasgow that makes my heart sing.

Not only am I at the other place - I’ve had an account for ages - but I am also Making A Go Of It This Time.

When Israel bombed the first hospital in Gaza the world would not believe it. Israel said it was a misfired Hamas rocket and the mainstream media went into protection mode. Israel has now destroyed all 36 hospitals, and bombed multiple refugee camps in Gaza… and not a single

The total amount of metals needed for the energy transition (that can also be recycled) is far smaller than the total weight of fossil fuels we burn away each year. Net zero means more metals, but less extraction from the Earth. My newsletter this week: bloomberg.com/news/articles/…

Paul Sweeney Dr DJ Johnston-Smith Rory Olcayto John Brown OMG Clune Park… Depresses me every time I go past. So unnecessary and wasteful especially now we are in a housing emergency. Retrofit Retrofit Retrofit 🤯!

After discussions with the owner of the former North British Locomotive Company headquarters in Springburn, I am pleased he has agreed to progress with an alternative plan to convert the A-listed building into student accommodation, instead of demolition. reglasgow.com/hundreds-of-st…

Does anybody know of any philanthropic or charitable organisation which funds action to mitigate climate change? One that has done some research and understands what needs to happen about emissions from homes? Mix of loan/grant would work.

How can we futureproof Glasgow's beautiful tenements? Check out our film on the challenges and opportunities of tenement retrofit youtube.com/watch?v=Wdrsa6… Book an energy clinic for your flat retr.fit/s1o0

Thanks to CoMoUKfor this recent addition to our community. It's available for anyone to use and will be there until the end of October. The hub has - Bike parking and Nextbike hire - Bike repair stand and pump - Accessible seating and planting

In yesterday's attack, 50% of the people killed were children and healthcare workers. aljazeera.com/news/liveblog/…

20 miles away from me. As a wise person once said, "climate change will manifest as a series of disasters viewed through phones with footage that gets closer and closer to where you live until you're the one filming it"...

Who's getting arrested for this then?