Fionna O’Leary
@fascinatorfun.bsky.social
Retired Lawyer, cook, Europhile, books, music, good conversations, gardens, walking. Bird site refugee 🇬🇧 🇮🇪
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Oh this continues...
He is saying oil demand is higher than expected a few years ago. No. The opposite is true.
The IEA added a new scenario. Compare the last time that scenario was done in 2019...
He keeps comparing across scenarios, not across how the same scenario changes in time
2/
He is saying oil demand is higher than expected a few years ago. No. The opposite is true.
The IEA added a new scenario. Compare the last time that scenario was done in 2019...
He keeps comparing across scenarios, not across how the same scenario changes in time
2/
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Oh this continues...
He is saying oil demand is higher than expected a few years ago. No. The opposite is true.
The IEA added a new scenario. Compare the last time that scenario was done in 2019...
He keeps comparing across scenarios, not across how the same scenario changes in time
2/
He is saying oil demand is higher than expected a few years ago. No. The opposite is true.
The IEA added a new scenario. Compare the last time that scenario was done in 2019...
He keeps comparing across scenarios, not across how the same scenario changes in time
2/
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Anders Opedal (CEO of Equinor) said something wrong here.
He said that the IEA said no need for new oil and gas before, now they say more oil and gas needed. This is wrong.
The no new oil and gas is if demand drops in line with 1.5C, and always has been.
1/
He said that the IEA said no need for new oil and gas before, now they say more oil and gas needed. This is wrong.
The no new oil and gas is if demand drops in line with 1.5C, and always has been.
1/
November 25, 2025 at 10:30 AM
Anders Opedal (CEO of Equinor) said something wrong here.
He said that the IEA said no need for new oil and gas before, now they say more oil and gas needed. This is wrong.
The no new oil and gas is if demand drops in line with 1.5C, and always has been.
1/
He said that the IEA said no need for new oil and gas before, now they say more oil and gas needed. This is wrong.
The no new oil and gas is if demand drops in line with 1.5C, and always has been.
1/
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Senile Satan meets Mamdani from Diaper Diplomacy.
November 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
Senile Satan meets Mamdani from Diaper Diplomacy.
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Iceland has designated the potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) a national security concern and an existential threat.
Yet still fossil fuel usage continues to grow, and they barely agreed to *name* the problem at #COP30.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Yet still fossil fuel usage continues to grow, and they barely agreed to *name* the problem at #COP30.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Iceland deems possible Atlantic current collapse a security risk
Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat, enabling its government to strategize for worst-case scenarios, the country's climate minister told Reuters.
www.reuters.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Iceland has designated the potential collapse of the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) a national security concern and an existential threat.
Yet still fossil fuel usage continues to grow, and they barely agreed to *name* the problem at #COP30.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
Yet still fossil fuel usage continues to grow, and they barely agreed to *name* the problem at #COP30.
www.reuters.com/sustainabili...
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I share this with respect for the many excellent journalists at the BBC.
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
I share this with respect for the many excellent journalists at the BBC.
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
And with the hope that transparency helps strengthen, not weaken, our democratic culture. /5
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It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
It’s especially ironic because the lecture is exactly about the ‘paralyzing cowardice’ of today’s elites.
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
About universities, corporations and media networks bending the knee to authoritarianism. /4
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This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This has happened against my wishes, and I’m genuinely dismayed by it.
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
Not because people can’t disagree with my words, but because self-censorship driven by fear (Trump threatening to sue the BBC) should concern all of us. /3
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This sentence was taken out of a lecture they commissioned, reviewed through the full editorial process, and recorded four weeks ago in front of 500 people in the BBC Radio Theatre.
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
November 25, 2025 at 9:26 AM
This sentence was taken out of a lecture they commissioned, reviewed through the full editorial process, and recorded four weeks ago in front of 500 people in the BBC Radio Theatre.
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
I was told the decision came from the highest levels within the BBC. /2
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This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
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 10:26 AM
This is exactly what the recent Trump-BBC 'scandal' was designed to achieve. The BBC is now self-censoring criticisms of Trump in the name of "impartiality"
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The 2026 homage to John Heartfield Calendar is NOW ON SALE!
Limited amount being made, so get in quick!
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November 25, 2025 at 9:01 PM
The 2026 homage to John Heartfield Calendar is NOW ON SALE!
Limited amount being made, so get in quick!
Please see link 👇👇👇
coldwarsteve.bigcartel.com/product/cold...
Limited amount being made, so get in quick!
Please see link 👇👇👇
coldwarsteve.bigcartel.com/product/cold...
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Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died
Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old.
www.whatimreading.net
November 24, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Breaking: Viola Ford Fletcher, the oldest living survivor of the 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre, has died. She was 111 years old
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Please do read this brilliant article by @drrachelclarke.com we can’t forget what took place & we must learn.
Photo 27th March 2020 just a paper mask for GP home visits supplied, a little dark humour with the kids when their mum set off for work in a snorkel mask.
Photo 27th March 2020 just a paper mask for GP home visits supplied, a little dark humour with the kids when their mum set off for work in a snorkel mask.
November 24, 2025 at 9:40 PM
Please do read this brilliant article by @drrachelclarke.com we can’t forget what took place & we must learn.
Photo 27th March 2020 just a paper mask for GP home visits supplied, a little dark humour with the kids when their mum set off for work in a snorkel mask.
Photo 27th March 2020 just a paper mask for GP home visits supplied, a little dark humour with the kids when their mum set off for work in a snorkel mask.
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Since the May 2025 Local Elections the Lib Dems have won far more seats in the south-east of England than other party and more than every other party combined. With the Conservatives winning zilch.
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶
The Conservatives have failed to win a single council seat in the South East since May.
Lib Dems, however, are going strong. 💪
Lib Dems, however, are going strong. 💪
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Since the May 2025 Local Elections the Lib Dems have won far more seats in the south-east of England than other party and more than every other party combined. With the Conservatives winning zilch.
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶
#LibDems
🔶🔶🔶🔶🔶
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Yulia Lymeshchenko, Ukraine’s powerlifting champion sentenced in Russia to 19 years for partisan acts in defence of her home
khpg.org/en/1608815297
khpg.org/en/1608815297
Ukraine’s powerlifting champion sentenced in Russia to 19 years for partisan acts in defence of her home
“I decided to fight against Russia’s military aggression. Perhaps my words are worsening my position, but, your honour, my conscience is more important for me.” From Yulia Lemeshchenko’s final…
khpg.org
November 24, 2025 at 9:38 PM
Yulia Lymeshchenko, Ukraine’s powerlifting champion sentenced in Russia to 19 years for partisan acts in defence of her home
khpg.org/en/1608815297
khpg.org/en/1608815297
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Labour now say that
Brexit is incredibly damaging... But that they definitely don't want to reverse it.
Brexit is incredibly damaging... But that they definitely don't want to reverse it.
She said the Office for Budget Responsibility’s report on Wednesday would conclude that a downgrade of productivity was down to Brexit and to the Conservative’s austerity measures – and would say explicitly that it was not due to the policies of the current government.
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Labour now say that
Brexit is incredibly damaging... But that they definitely don't want to reverse it.
Brexit is incredibly damaging... But that they definitely don't want to reverse it.
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Still can't quite believe that "I only said 'gas the Jews' in a non-hurtful way" was the strategy Nigel Farage opted to go for
November 24, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Still can't quite believe that "I only said 'gas the Jews' in a non-hurtful way" was the strategy Nigel Farage opted to go for
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Donald Trump and I have so much in common. For example, we both enjoy doing whatever Vladimir Putin tells us to.
November 24, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Donald Trump and I have so much in common. For example, we both enjoy doing whatever Vladimir Putin tells us to.
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Trump Has Turned the Ukraine Peace Process into a Clown Show
slate.com
Trump Has Turned the Ukraine Peace Process into a Clown Show
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November 24, 2025 at 9:03 PM
Trump Has Turned the Ukraine Peace Process into a Clown Show
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A decorated Navy Officer, Astronaut, husband of Gabby Giffords 🤩, Senator.
What norms are we following? The values I was raised with says that Astronauts are heros. Period.
What norms are we following? The values I was raised with says that Astronauts are heros. Period.
November 24, 2025 at 8:48 PM
A decorated Navy Officer, Astronaut, husband of Gabby Giffords 🤩, Senator.
What norms are we following? The values I was raised with says that Astronauts are heros. Period.
What norms are we following? The values I was raised with says that Astronauts are heros. Period.
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When I asked Nigel Farage's spokesman last week, he flatly denied that his boss had ever racially abused anyone.
Now Farage is only saying he never did so in a "hurtful way".
Does he think there's a non-hurtful way to racially abuse someone?
Now Farage is only saying he never did so in a "hurtful way".
Does he think there's a non-hurtful way to racially abuse someone?
November 24, 2025 at 8:21 PM
When I asked Nigel Farage's spokesman last week, he flatly denied that his boss had ever racially abused anyone.
Now Farage is only saying he never did so in a "hurtful way".
Does he think there's a non-hurtful way to racially abuse someone?
Now Farage is only saying he never did so in a "hurtful way".
Does he think there's a non-hurtful way to racially abuse someone?
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*stares at camera*
November 24, 2025 at 9:04 PM
*stares at camera*
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It is surprising because this is an especially incessant user of the racist slur p___
(He does acknowledge being banned before for it)
(He does acknowledge being banned before for it)
November 24, 2025 at 9:05 PM
It is surprising because this is an especially incessant user of the racist slur p___
(He does acknowledge being banned before for it)
(He does acknowledge being banned before for it)
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A major surprise from X - who have suspended "SS Martin1234" for breaking hateful conduct rules, for racial abuse using the racial slur p___
"They aren't allowed to create new accounts" may be a little optimstic though.
"They aren't allowed to create new accounts" may be a little optimstic though.
November 24, 2025 at 9:02 PM
A major surprise from X - who have suspended "SS Martin1234" for breaking hateful conduct rules, for racial abuse using the racial slur p___
"They aren't allowed to create new accounts" may be a little optimstic though.
"They aren't allowed to create new accounts" may be a little optimstic though.
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This poor bastard is so desperate to be funny, to be liked…
The man literally has it in his gift for us to fall in love with him
To help humanity and solve global problems in way that no one else can
…and instead he’s pissing about with this?
The man literally has it in his gift for us to fall in love with him
To help humanity and solve global problems in way that no one else can
…and instead he’s pissing about with this?
November 24, 2025 at 8:54 PM
This poor bastard is so desperate to be funny, to be liked…
The man literally has it in his gift for us to fall in love with him
To help humanity and solve global problems in way that no one else can
…and instead he’s pissing about with this?
The man literally has it in his gift for us to fall in love with him
To help humanity and solve global problems in way that no one else can
…and instead he’s pissing about with this?
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