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de Waal on #Sudan negotiations: “diplomats know that no progress is likely until the 2 sides' main backers - the #UAE for RSF, and KSS & Egypt for SAF - come to an understanding.” Yet, Western diplomates refuse to put pressure on these regional sponsors. bbc.com/news/articles/…

Excellent summary of what actually is happening in Kursk and it’s strategic importance

Can someone please explain why private individuals are having to do the work of the Environment Agency and Ofwat?

1000’s of years of social, political and economic power in the hands of men: money, guns/tech, social media/IT, war/fear. Climate change is, at root, a social / political justice issue not a tech issue. I read these reports and shake my head.

There is much to discuss /work out Adam Bell but can we agree we need an accountable body which can direct / coordinate the required actions as set out by CCC science advice?

From my personal experience, there is a lot in this

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Very good; quite right

Shetland Islands Council "They're still sitting in their homes having to decide, can I afford to put on my heating, and so people are justifiably angry about that." Meanwhile, the wind farm operator has already received more than £2m NOT to generate electricity (constraint payments). Damning.

Great article: America needs someone to connect the economic dots via Financial Times on.ft.com/3Z7QeAY

On LG finance “the can kicking must stop”

ICYM: The Great Skua, nicknamed the "pirate of the skies" for stealing food, has been escalated to Red on the birds of conservation concern list because of bird flu. One of five seabird species pushed to Red status.

It's even crazier they turn them off when it's windy - but you're still paying a fortune for electricity. They could sell it cheap instead. Like any normal business. The marginal cost is zero....

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Yes - and my preference add in local markets so the demand side can also enter more easily

I really hope the government delivers an elegant solution - locational pricing - rather than a bodge to placate incumbent interests. Locational pricing will mean we build stuff where it's needed, and bring prices down in every region.