John
@johnwenger.bsky.social
Born 319.62 ppm. Life as emergent design, at the confluence of psychotherapy, spirituality & permaculture. Holding the beauty & joy with the suffering & grief. If you can’t disagree without being disagreeable, save yourself an aneurysm; I use mute
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With the Internal Market Bill the UK Government can override Scottish Government devolved responsibility, control, veto and legislate directly on Scottish Water.
England has 10 years before there is a water crisis there.
Only one place they can come for it - SCOTLAND.
How will they do it?
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England has 10 years before there is a water crisis there.
Only one place they can come for it - SCOTLAND.
How will they do it?
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November 15, 2024 at 10:18 AM
With the Internal Market Bill the UK Government can override Scottish Government devolved responsibility, control, veto and legislate directly on Scottish Water.
England has 10 years before there is a water crisis there.
Only one place they can come for it - SCOTLAND.
How will they do it?
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England has 10 years before there is a water crisis there.
Only one place they can come for it - SCOTLAND.
How will they do it?
4/
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With the announcement that massive dams will be built in mountainous areas for pump storage. It stands to reason that the infrastructure will be built with the supply of drinking water in mind.
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www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
Ed Miliband unlocks billions to build giant dams across Britain
Loch Ness faces monster hydro scheme after Energy Secretary offers developers support for projects
www.telegraph.co.uk
November 15, 2024 at 10:18 AM
With the announcement that massive dams will be built in mountainous areas for pump storage. It stands to reason that the infrastructure will be built with the supply of drinking water in mind.
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www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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www.telegraph.co.uk/business/202...
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Without significant action, the National Audit Office (NAO) forecasts that the total water demand will start to exceed supply in England no later than 2034.
Be under no illusion English Privatised Water Companies need access to the water in Scotland.
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www.theguardian.com/news/2023/ju...
Be under no illusion English Privatised Water Companies need access to the water in Scotland.
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www.theguardian.com/news/2023/ju...
‘Drought is on the verge of becoming the next pandemic’
The long read: While the world becomes drier, profit and pollution are draining our resources. We have to change our approach
www.theguardian.com
November 15, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Without significant action, the National Audit Office (NAO) forecasts that the total water demand will start to exceed supply in England no later than 2034.
Be under no illusion English Privatised Water Companies need access to the water in Scotland.
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www.theguardian.com/news/2023/ju...
Be under no illusion English Privatised Water Companies need access to the water in Scotland.
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www.theguardian.com/news/2023/ju...
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Scottish Water is an asset of the Scottish people. Administered on their behalf by the Scottish Government and managed by a public utility, Scottish Water.
There are no shareholders and profits are reinvested into Infrastructure and services
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wics.scot/what-we-do/h...
There are no shareholders and profits are reinvested into Infrastructure and services
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wics.scot/what-we-do/h...
How we deliver best value
How WICS delivers best value by promoting the interests of customers
wics.scot
November 15, 2024 at 10:18 AM
Scottish Water is an asset of the Scottish people. Administered on their behalf by the Scottish Government and managed by a public utility, Scottish Water.
There are no shareholders and profits are reinvested into Infrastructure and services
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wics.scot/what-we-do/h...
There are no shareholders and profits are reinvested into Infrastructure and services
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wics.scot/what-we-do/h...
Not 100% so it’s not REALLY the settled will of the people, now, is it?
More than 96% of respondents say Scotland needs further action on land reform, new research has found
Around 96 per cent of people say Scotland needs more land reform
MORE than 96 of respondents say Scotland needs further action on land reform, new research has found
www.thenational.scot
November 25, 2025 at 6:56 PM
Not 100% so it’s not REALLY the settled will of the people, now, is it?
We’ve all done it, we’ve all been horrible human beings to others but only in the joking non-hurtful way (as long as I get to define “hurt”)
Apparently Nigel Farage used to sing "gas 'em all" - but don't worry he only meant to say it in a "joking, non-hurtful way".So it all good, No malice intended.😂
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
www.thecanary.co/trending/202...
Farage shits the bed when questioned on alleged racist comments
Apparently Nigel Farage used to sing "gas 'em all" - but don't worry he only meant to say it in a "non-hurtful way"
www.thecanary.co
November 25, 2025 at 6:27 PM
We’ve all done it, we’ve all been horrible human beings to others but only in the joking non-hurtful way (as long as I get to define “hurt”)
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If you don’t want to be called racist, don’t be racist.
If you don’t want to be called a Russian asset, don’t be a Russian asset.
If you don’t want to be called evil, stop being bloody evil.
This is free advice. You’re welcome.
If you don’t want to be called a Russian asset, don’t be a Russian asset.
If you don’t want to be called evil, stop being bloody evil.
This is free advice. You’re welcome.
November 25, 2025 at 10:39 AM
If you don’t want to be called racist, don’t be racist.
If you don’t want to be called a Russian asset, don’t be a Russian asset.
If you don’t want to be called evil, stop being bloody evil.
This is free advice. You’re welcome.
If you don’t want to be called a Russian asset, don’t be a Russian asset.
If you don’t want to be called evil, stop being bloody evil.
This is free advice. You’re welcome.
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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
You watching @scottishgreens.org ? Be bold. Now or never.
The City & the elites are apparently worried about me.
The people who bankrupted this country are spooked.
Won't someone think of the billionaires?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
The people who bankrupted this country are spooked.
Won't someone think of the billionaires?
Join.greenparty.org.uk
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
UK Greens’ Populist Tilt Worries City With Disregard for Markets
Green Party leader Zack Polanski is winning over voters with his pledge to tax the wealthy and unleash borrowing to plow money into Britain’s ailing public services. His inequality-busting ideas are a...
www.bloomberg.com
November 25, 2025 at 10:00 AM
You watching @scottishgreens.org ? Be bold. Now or never.
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𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 are twice The SNP's Scotland figure in Labour Wales. And way behind in Labour England as well.
Not quite the narrative Sarwar and Starmer spin in Scotland.
trends below 📈
Not quite the narrative Sarwar and Starmer spin in Scotland.
trends below 📈
November 24, 2025 at 2:40 PM
𝗡𝗛𝗦 𝗪𝗮𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗟𝗶𝘀𝘁𝘀 are twice The SNP's Scotland figure in Labour Wales. And way behind in Labour England as well.
Not quite the narrative Sarwar and Starmer spin in Scotland.
trends below 📈
Not quite the narrative Sarwar and Starmer spin in Scotland.
trends below 📈
Sigh
They think that if you plant millions of trees you can call that a forest …. And that makes their charter cities ok. Where do you even start?
They think that if you plant millions of trees you can call that a forest …. And that makes their charter cities ok. Where do you even start?
'A new set of forest towns will be built in the area between Oxford and Cambridge, nestled in the middle of a new national forest'.
These are charter cities and are being set up in deregulated SEZs.
Yet again, The Guardian omits to investigate the truth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
These are charter cities and are being set up in deregulated SEZs.
Yet again, The Guardian omits to investigate the truth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
New set of forest towns to be built between Oxford and Cambridge
Communities in the middle of new national forest to show how housebuilding can be delivered alongside nature
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 7:35 AM
Sigh
They think that if you plant millions of trees you can call that a forest …. And that makes their charter cities ok. Where do you even start?
They think that if you plant millions of trees you can call that a forest …. And that makes their charter cities ok. Where do you even start?
This 👇🏼
To be fair though, they don’t want Scotchland’s brightest & best, they just want the stuff: cheap renewable energy and the clean water.
To be fair though, they don’t want Scotchland’s brightest & best, they just want the stuff: cheap renewable energy and the clean water.
Good Morning Scotland.
Breaking News. If London Labour get their hands back on Scotland, your water bills will be the least of your worries. Particularly our elder population.. our brightest younger population will just end up leaving Scotland to find better life chances elsewhere.
Breaking News. If London Labour get their hands back on Scotland, your water bills will be the least of your worries. Particularly our elder population.. our brightest younger population will just end up leaving Scotland to find better life chances elsewhere.
Water bills in Scotland will be, on average £113 lower than in England this year.
🏴 That’s the power of public ownership, don’t let Labour get their hands on Scotland’s water 👇
🏴 That’s the power of public ownership, don’t let Labour get their hands on Scotland’s water 👇
November 25, 2025 at 7:32 AM
This 👇🏼
To be fair though, they don’t want Scotchland’s brightest & best, they just want the stuff: cheap renewable energy and the clean water.
To be fair though, they don’t want Scotchland’s brightest & best, they just want the stuff: cheap renewable energy and the clean water.
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'A new set of forest towns will be built in the area between Oxford and Cambridge, nestled in the middle of a new national forest'.
These are charter cities and are being set up in deregulated SEZs.
Yet again, The Guardian omits to investigate the truth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
These are charter cities and are being set up in deregulated SEZs.
Yet again, The Guardian omits to investigate the truth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
New set of forest towns to be built between Oxford and Cambridge
Communities in the middle of new national forest to show how housebuilding can be delivered alongside nature
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 10:43 AM
'A new set of forest towns will be built in the area between Oxford and Cambridge, nestled in the middle of a new national forest'.
These are charter cities and are being set up in deregulated SEZs.
Yet again, The Guardian omits to investigate the truth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
These are charter cities and are being set up in deregulated SEZs.
Yet again, The Guardian omits to investigate the truth.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Climate change is going to push global food inflation to extreme highs over the coming decade.
Most people don’t realise how precarious most of agriculture globally is right now.
Most people don’t realise how precarious most of agriculture globally is right now.
November 24, 2025 at 5:08 PM
Climate change is going to push global food inflation to extreme highs over the coming decade.
Most people don’t realise how precarious most of agriculture globally is right now.
Most people don’t realise how precarious most of agriculture globally is right now.
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Lack of (access to) housing, healthcare, water and affordable food will push millions over the edge. Our leaders prefer to ignore or downplay this reality. All part of the endless transfer of money and power to the privileged who think they always had and have a birthright to this..
Climate change is going to push global food inflation to extreme highs over the coming decade.
Most people don’t realise how precarious most of agriculture globally is right now.
Most people don’t realise how precarious most of agriculture globally is right now.
November 24, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Lack of (access to) housing, healthcare, water and affordable food will push millions over the edge. Our leaders prefer to ignore or downplay this reality. All part of the endless transfer of money and power to the privileged who think they always had and have a birthright to this..
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⚠️BE WARNED. Charter cities are coming to Brexit ravaged UK, this was the whole reason why the Tories' and Labour colluded on installing deregulated free zones across England, Scotland, and Wales.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
open.substack.com/pub/european...
Suffolk's Forest City and the Ghost of Próspera: Why Britain Should Learn From Honduras
What happens when libertarian billionaires build “startup cities” promising prosperity but delivering corporate sovereignty? Ask the fishermen of Crawfish Rock.
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 12:53 PM
⚠️BE WARNED. Charter cities are coming to Brexit ravaged UK, this was the whole reason why the Tories' and Labour colluded on installing deregulated free zones across England, Scotland, and Wales.
open.substack.com/pub/european...
open.substack.com/pub/european...
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"Warming is going to exceed 1.5°C. We are heading into “overshoot” within the next few years. The world is going to become more turbulent and more dangerous. So, what comes after failure?" Some thoughts from Johan Rockstrom & me 10 years after Paris Agreement.
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
The world lost the climate gamble. Now it faces a dangerous new reality
The world bet on collective but voluntary action to keep global warming at a safe level.
theconversation.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:35 AM
"Warming is going to exceed 1.5°C. We are heading into “overshoot” within the next few years. The world is going to become more turbulent and more dangerous. So, what comes after failure?" Some thoughts from Johan Rockstrom & me 10 years after Paris Agreement.
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
theconversation.com/the-world-lo...
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When is *a ceasefire* not a ceasefire at all?
When it is a Trump- Netanyahu one
When it is a Trump- Netanyahu one
Israel has violated the Gaza ceasefire 393 times, killing 279 Palestinians and injuring more than 672 since the deal came into force on 10th October.
Last night, Israel killed at least 28 Palestinians including 17 women and children.
#Gaza
#CeasefireViolations
#HumanRights
Last night, Israel killed at least 28 Palestinians including 17 women and children.
#Gaza
#CeasefireViolations
#HumanRights
November 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
When is *a ceasefire* not a ceasefire at all?
When it is a Trump- Netanyahu one
When it is a Trump- Netanyahu one
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On the anniversary of the day Margaret Thatcher resigned, let us take a moment to remember what a cruel, heartless piece of shit she was.
November 22, 2025 at 10:06 PM
On the anniversary of the day Margaret Thatcher resigned, let us take a moment to remember what a cruel, heartless piece of shit she was.
We’re toast. (This isn’t news). How are you preparing & adapting?
Your 'bonus moment of doom' for today:
"Countries meeting in Brazil for two weeks could manage only a voluntary agreement to begin discussions on a roadmap to an eventual phase out of fossil fuels ..."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Countries meeting in Brazil for two weeks could manage only a voluntary agreement to begin discussions on a roadmap to an eventual phase out of fossil fuels ..."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:13 PM
We’re toast. (This isn’t news). How are you preparing & adapting?
They are.
Oh you mean in England
Oh you mean in England
November 22, 2025 at 9:09 PM
They are.
Oh you mean in England
Oh you mean in England
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If you’re paid by Russia as a British MP you get 10.5 years in jail
If you’re paid by Israel you get made Prime Minister.
If you’re paid by Israel you get made Prime Minister.
November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
If you’re paid by Russia as a British MP you get 10.5 years in jail
If you’re paid by Israel you get made Prime Minister.
If you’re paid by Israel you get made Prime Minister.
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Since 1995, when the first Cop was held, carbon levels have increased from 360.67 parts per million to 426.68 parts now.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
As I write my last column, the facts on climate crisis speak for themselves
Since 1995, when the first Cop was held, carbon levels have increased from 360.67 parts per million to 426.68 parts now
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Since 1995, when the first Cop was held, carbon levels have increased from 360.67 parts per million to 426.68 parts now.
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
www.theguardian.com/news/2025/no...
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Are we headed for an actual climate disaster? "Growth of GHG forcing has diverged dramatically from that scenario (RCP2.6), with reality being close to the extreme RCP8.5 scenario"
This is catastrophic. RCP8.5 will basically wipe out civilisation as we know it
jimehansen.substack.com/p/warning-th...
This is catastrophic. RCP8.5 will basically wipe out civilisation as we know it
jimehansen.substack.com/p/warning-th...
November 21, 2025 at 8:31 PM
Are we headed for an actual climate disaster? "Growth of GHG forcing has diverged dramatically from that scenario (RCP2.6), with reality being close to the extreme RCP8.5 scenario"
This is catastrophic. RCP8.5 will basically wipe out civilisation as we know it
jimehansen.substack.com/p/warning-th...
This is catastrophic. RCP8.5 will basically wipe out civilisation as we know it
jimehansen.substack.com/p/warning-th...
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This is an incredibly important graph and post which a large part of the climate science community is intentionally ignoring and trying to hide.
Our climate is in a much more dangerous state than main stream climate scientists are willing to acknowledge.
Important:
Our climate is in a much more dangerous state than main stream climate scientists are willing to acknowledge.
Important:
Warning! This colorful chart is censored by IPCC - mailchi.mp/caa/warning-...
Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/warning-th...
Also available on Substack: jimehansen.substack.com/p/warning-th...
November 21, 2025 at 8:35 PM
This is an incredibly important graph and post which a large part of the climate science community is intentionally ignoring and trying to hide.
Our climate is in a much more dangerous state than main stream climate scientists are willing to acknowledge.
Important:
Our climate is in a much more dangerous state than main stream climate scientists are willing to acknowledge.
Important: