Durand D'souza🍃
@dldx.org
Coffee, climbing, cocktails, cooking & climate.
Astrophysics PhD dropout.
Data Scientist @carbontracker.bsky.social
Astrophysics PhD dropout.
Data Scientist @carbontracker.bsky.social
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Just as you thought food delivery companies couldn't inflict any more misery on society:
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
November 28, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Just as you thought food delivery companies couldn't inflict any more misery on society:
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
Instead of using lowly-paid gig economy contractors to deliver groceries, they're replacing humans with robots, who, in turn, force humans off the pavement into road traffic.
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Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Lots of people sharing this clip because it's funny and cathartic but I also genuinely believe it's important.
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
We have to win the narrative battle between "I live in a corrupt society and that's just how it is" and "I live in a corrupt society and we are going to defeat and humiliate these ghouls."
Is this what Reform voters and Labour MPs want?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
UK rejects visa for girl left destitute in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa
Lati-Yana Brown’s parents had asked for application to be expedited so she could join them in UK after house ruined
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Is this what Reform voters and Labour MPs want?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Neoliberal IFS wants govt to ditch the triple lock on state pension.
Silence on corporate welfare, taxing the rich/corporations.
UK state pension is almost the worst in Europe.
2m retirees live in poverty. 110,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
How many pensioners does the IFS kill?
archive.ph/AaLRa
Silence on corporate welfare, taxing the rich/corporations.
UK state pension is almost the worst in Europe.
2m retirees live in poverty. 110,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
How many pensioners does the IFS kill?
archive.ph/AaLRa
The UK must remove the pension triple lock
With each economic shock, it ratchets up the value of state retirement payments relative to average earnings
www.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Neoliberal IFS wants govt to ditch the triple lock on state pension.
Silence on corporate welfare, taxing the rich/corporations.
UK state pension is almost the worst in Europe.
2m retirees live in poverty. 110,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
How many pensioners does the IFS kill?
archive.ph/AaLRa
Silence on corporate welfare, taxing the rich/corporations.
UK state pension is almost the worst in Europe.
2m retirees live in poverty. 110,000 a year die in fuel poverty.
How many pensioners does the IFS kill?
archive.ph/AaLRa
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This hex-map breaks down the share of 15-24 year-olds in Germany and the regional contrast is hard to miss.
Eastern Germany shows much lower shares except for larger cities, while many western and southern areas have noticeably more young people.
#30DayMapChallenge Day 25: Hexagons #ggplot2
Eastern Germany shows much lower shares except for larger cities, while many western and southern areas have noticeably more young people.
#30DayMapChallenge Day 25: Hexagons #ggplot2
November 25, 2025 at 8:17 PM
This hex-map breaks down the share of 15-24 year-olds in Germany and the regional contrast is hard to miss.
Eastern Germany shows much lower shares except for larger cities, while many western and southern areas have noticeably more young people.
#30DayMapChallenge Day 25: Hexagons #ggplot2
Eastern Germany shows much lower shares except for larger cities, while many western and southern areas have noticeably more young people.
#30DayMapChallenge Day 25: Hexagons #ggplot2
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NEW | Our latest research exposes just how lightly private jet users are taxed — and how much the UK is losing because of it.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
November 25, 2025 at 1:21 PM
NEW | Our latest research exposes just how lightly private jet users are taxed — and how much the UK is losing because of it.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
It’s time the biggest polluters paid their share.
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31% of UK children live in poverty.
John Roberts is worth £210 million.
John Roberts is worth £210 million.
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
‘Madness’ to increase welfare spending in Budget, says AO World boss
www.independent.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 9:26 AM
31% of UK children live in poverty.
John Roberts is worth £210 million.
John Roberts is worth £210 million.
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Thanks to @josiah.writes.news for covering the #AirPollution funding scandal. The Conservatives provided £225 million in 2020/21, yet last year Labour allocated just £1.5m, despite saying they'd spent £575m.
We hope to see the Air Quality Fund reinstated today.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/21/t...
We hope to see the Air Quality Fund reinstated today.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/21/t...
November 26, 2025 at 9:00 AM
Thanks to @josiah.writes.news for covering the #AirPollution funding scandal. The Conservatives provided £225 million in 2020/21, yet last year Labour allocated just £1.5m, despite saying they'd spent £575m.
We hope to see the Air Quality Fund reinstated today.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/21/t...
We hope to see the Air Quality Fund reinstated today.
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/21/t...
Defeatist article which doesn't consider why China has become as good as it has. The primary reason is state financial support through agile technocratic, long term planning. This is something we used to do in the west that we now leave to the financial sector to our detriment.
on.ft.com/4pDMCRz
on.ft.com/4pDMCRz
China is making trade impossible
Europe has nothing to offer and difficult decisions to make
on.ft.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Defeatist article which doesn't consider why China has become as good as it has. The primary reason is state financial support through agile technocratic, long term planning. This is something we used to do in the west that we now leave to the financial sector to our detriment.
on.ft.com/4pDMCRz
on.ft.com/4pDMCRz
This case plus Lammy's new found dislike of trial by jury makes me really worry for the future of the British legal system. The Labour Party is presiding over the death of democracy in the UK
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
‘Unavoidably unfair’: the secret courts system hearing part of Palestine Action case
The CMP system means Huda Ammori will not be allowed to know what allegations were made against her
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 9:12 AM
This case plus Lammy's new found dislike of trial by jury makes me really worry for the future of the British legal system. The Labour Party is presiding over the death of democracy in the UK
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Also hard to believe that 10 years ago I could afford to live in the center of Munich on less than minimum wage (PhD salary) and now a salary several multiples higher, I can barely afford to live in zone two London. Just goes to show how captured our economy has become by landlordism
Cool to see my old flat in Munich in view in the Der Spiegel cover photo. Not so cool to see how much prices have skyrocketed... There were a lot of warnings about this happening before the CDU/Merkel govt deregulated the housing market. And surprise, surprise... www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/l...
(S+) Wo das Leben in Deutschland besonders teuer ist
Wer in einer großen Stadt wohnt, verdient meist besser als auf dem Land. Hier liegen aber auch die Kosten für Wohnen und Leben höher. Eine neue Studie beleuchtet alle 400 Kreise und kreisfreie Städte ...
www.spiegel.de
November 25, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Also hard to believe that 10 years ago I could afford to live in the center of Munich on less than minimum wage (PhD salary) and now a salary several multiples higher, I can barely afford to live in zone two London. Just goes to show how captured our economy has become by landlordism
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I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I wish I didn’t have to share this. But the BBC has decided to censor my first Reith Lecture.
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
They deleted the line in which I describe Donald Trump as “the most openly corrupt president in American history.” /1
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Almost a third of your water bill pays for dividends for shareholders, and for private water companies to pay off their debt, according to research by @cmmonwealth.bsky.social
Will Rachel Reeves end the rip-off and bring down water bills in this Budget? #Budget
Will Rachel Reeves end the rip-off and bring down water bills in this Budget? #Budget
November 24, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Almost a third of your water bill pays for dividends for shareholders, and for private water companies to pay off their debt, according to research by @cmmonwealth.bsky.social
Will Rachel Reeves end the rip-off and bring down water bills in this Budget? #Budget
Will Rachel Reeves end the rip-off and bring down water bills in this Budget? #Budget
Cool to see my old flat in Munich in view in the Der Spiegel cover photo. Not so cool to see how much prices have skyrocketed... There were a lot of warnings about this happening before the CDU/Merkel govt deregulated the housing market. And surprise, surprise... www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/l...
(S+) Wo das Leben in Deutschland besonders teuer ist
Wer in einer großen Stadt wohnt, verdient meist besser als auf dem Land. Hier liegen aber auch die Kosten für Wohnen und Leben höher. Eine neue Studie beleuchtet alle 400 Kreise und kreisfreie Städte ...
www.spiegel.de
November 25, 2025 at 2:23 PM
Cool to see my old flat in Munich in view in the Der Spiegel cover photo. Not so cool to see how much prices have skyrocketed... There were a lot of warnings about this happening before the CDU/Merkel govt deregulated the housing market. And surprise, surprise... www.spiegel.de/wirtschaft/l...
Turn to the far-right for your policy choices and you will be ousted.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Social Democrats in Denmark suffer sweeping election losses
PM Mette Frederiksen’s centre-left party loses control of Copenhagen for first time in more than 100 years
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Turn to the far-right for your policy choices and you will be ousted.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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In case you're not across the Budget next Wednesday, it looks like it's going to be really bad for helping Britain reduce its carbon emissions. I'll explain... 🧵
November 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In case you're not across the Budget next Wednesday, it looks like it's going to be really bad for helping Britain reduce its carbon emissions. I'll explain... 🧵
Where is the EU+UK in all this? China is selling low-cost clean energy to the world and ramping up decarbonisation globally. Meanwhile, the EU+UK is cutting back on overseas and domestic spending, raising central bank interest rates and buying more LNG from Trump.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
China doesn’t want to lead alone on climate policies, senior adviser warns
Exclusive: A top official in Beijing’s Cop delegation says China is committed to clean energy – but US’s absence is a problem
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 2:47 PM
Where is the EU+UK in all this? China is selling low-cost clean energy to the world and ramping up decarbonisation globally. Meanwhile, the EU+UK is cutting back on overseas and domestic spending, raising central bank interest rates and buying more LNG from Trump.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Tim Cook, the head of Apple, is having a nice dinner with MBS, who regularly orders executions, including for tweets.
Apple hosts "a Saudi app that allows men to track the movement of their wives and daughters. In 2019, Mr. Cook said he would investigate the app, but it is still available today."
Apple hosts "a Saudi app that allows men to track the movement of their wives and daughters. In 2019, Mr. Cook said he would investigate the app, but it is still available today."
November 19, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Tim Cook, the head of Apple, is having a nice dinner with MBS, who regularly orders executions, including for tweets.
Apple hosts "a Saudi app that allows men to track the movement of their wives and daughters. In 2019, Mr. Cook said he would investigate the app, but it is still available today."
Apple hosts "a Saudi app that allows men to track the movement of their wives and daughters. In 2019, Mr. Cook said he would investigate the app, but it is still available today."
Meanwhile in Denmark, where the center left is poised to lose its biggest city thanks to its hardline immigration stances that Labour in the UK want to adopt
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Centre-left tipped to lose Copenhagen for first time in electoral history
Political rivals say PM’s divisive politics have encouraged voters to ditch the Social Democrats for the far right
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 12:03 PM
Meanwhile in Denmark, where the center left is poised to lose its biggest city thanks to its hardline immigration stances that Labour in the UK want to adopt
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
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Countering the trend towards fascism can take many shapes and forms but it cannot take the form of a blind faith support in the status quo and mainstream elite as has been argued for too long
Some thoughts @reacpolrn.bsky.social on the latest developments in the UK
reacpol.net/fascism-no-o...
Some thoughts @reacpolrn.bsky.social on the latest developments in the UK
reacpol.net/fascism-no-o...
Article: In the fight against fascism, the middle ground is not an option (Aurelien Mondon) - Reactionary Politics Research Network
This article by Aurelien Mondon discusses the rise of fascism in the UK in the wake of yet another extreme right protest.
reacpol.net
November 17, 2025 at 10:58 AM
Countering the trend towards fascism can take many shapes and forms but it cannot take the form of a blind faith support in the status quo and mainstream elite as has been argued for too long
Some thoughts @reacpolrn.bsky.social on the latest developments in the UK
reacpol.net/fascism-no-o...
Some thoughts @reacpolrn.bsky.social on the latest developments in the UK
reacpol.net/fascism-no-o...
“These reforms sound tough, but they won’t fix the real problems in the asylum system. Instead, they risk creating more delays, more stress and more inhumane treatment for the very people the system is meant to protect.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Starmer facing fresh challenge as Labour MPs condemn asylum plans
Significant divisions exposed within party as angry backbenchers vow to force changes to hardline proposals
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 8:34 PM
“These reforms sound tough, but they won’t fix the real problems in the asylum system. Instead, they risk creating more delays, more stress and more inhumane treatment for the very people the system is meant to protect.”
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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While Iran runs out of water... But sure, let's talk endlessly about punishing asylum seekers.
In the early hours of this morning, following 119.6mm of rainfall in 12hrs, the River Monnow burst its banks and flooded Monmouth. The usual river level is just under 2m, this morning it was 6.63m- even higher than the record-breaking level during the floods in 2020 (6.57m). Absolutely devastating.
November 17, 2025 at 12:13 PM
While Iran runs out of water... But sure, let's talk endlessly about punishing asylum seekers.
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"The problem is this Labour government, in which Streeting is only a more compelling character with just as few ideas, competencies or materially defining projects."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Labour has entered its musical chairs era – and we’re sucked into another pointless death spiral | Nesrine Malik
Briefing wars, toxic infighting, paranoid office politics: we’ve seen it all before. And once again, the drama at No 10 has absolutely nothing to do with us, says Guardian columnist Nesrine Malik
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 12:30 PM
"The problem is this Labour government, in which Streeting is only a more compelling character with just as few ideas, competencies or materially defining projects."
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...