An awful lot of the debate around #ElectricVehicles does seem to boil down to people who’ve never owned an EV telling EV owners what it’s like to own an EV

Today is the deadline to submit talks for #foss4guk 2023 on 7th September. This is a supportive community event that welcomes submissions from a wide range of presenters - including you. You can get all the details here: uk.osgeo.org/foss4guklocal2…

Are you an #OpenSource #geospatial software or #opendata advocate in Scotland? The Glasgow #foss4guk #foss4guk2023 event would love to hear about your work:uk.osgeo.org/foss4guklocal2…

And the same goes if you are in the SE England and can get to Baisingstoke.

#FOSS4GUK is only a month away! If you're not sure what to expect, here's our review of 2022: bit.ly/3OLuxkE Today's the deadline for talk submissions. We'll share the line-up as soon as we know it. OSGeo https://fosstodon.org/@osgeo #Opensource #Geospatial #GISChat #Sponsors

Oh look, it's me, interrupting your evening with another outrageous climate graph. Higher resolution available at zacklabe.com/global-sea-ice…

The ocean is under pressure. Marine heatwaves have doubled in frequency between 1982 and 2016 and the daily sea surface temperature has hit record highs in August. This year, we provide €816.5 million in 39 different commitments to protect the world’s oceans. #EUGreenDeal

Climate & ecological breakdown isn’t something you get to decide if you ‘believe in’. You can either accept the science. Or you can be wrong.

Come join OSGeo:UK at FOSS4G:UK 2024 South West #foss4guk2023 at a city/venue near you: uk.osgeo.org/foss4guklocal2… Check out the link for information on speakers, venues, registration, keynotes and swag.

7 days, or 1 week until FOSS4G:UK 2024 South West which consists of 8 venues with 51 talks, 3 workshops and 2 keynotes. Over 200 attendees will be there - it would be good to see you there too - uk.osgeo.org/foss4guklocal2… #foss4guk2023 OSGeo:UK

You can still register for #foss4guk2023 at uk.osgeo.org/foss4guklocal2… Just sayin'

#foss4guk2023 is over! Thanks to everyone who took part. Remember to fill out the feedback form (docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAI…) with your comments and ideas for the future. Do it before 17:00 on 21st Sept to be in the draw for a free e-book from Locate Press

Most likely until the next #foss4guk, here's me signing off X

For the #geospatial #gischat #eochat #osgeouk #foss4guk communities.. the OSGeo:UK annual #gofundgeo campaign needs to know what projects to fund. There's a process, so see what you need to do (by 13th Nov) here: uk.osgeo.org/gofundgeo.html

France's decision to ban some domestic flight routes has set a precedent for climate action. We are now asking the UK government to follow suit, and ban all flight routes that can be served by train in 4.5 hrs or less. Please sign and share: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6499…

Charles III opens Parliament for the first time on Tuesday . This is the #KingsSpeech we need to hear . This our last , best chance for legislation – the #CEBill – to restore nature & deliver a just transition that leaves no one behind . Back Zero Hour 🌍 zerohour.uk/back-the-bill

In the current climate crisis we need to do all we can to cut carbon. We're asking the UK govt to follow the lead of France & Spain who have banned, or are considering banning, domestic routes where rail provides a viable alternative. Sign the petition: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/6499…

With the OSGeo:UK AGM comiing up, what communication method do you prefer? Add others in the reply.

28 COPS, when all it takes is 10 little words... Leave fossil fuels in the ground and stop eating animals.

📡#7 GEOLDN Online Seminar: How to define minimum quality standard for elements of the LDN Toolbox by Geographer and Geo-spatial Data Analyst Alastair Graham Alastair 💙🇪🇺💚 @[email protected] on Feb 26 now available on geo-ldn.org. #LDNToolbox #Qualitystandard #SustainableDevelopment