Paul Scholes
@misterp55.bsky.social
Looking to drag people out of 20th century BAU thinking on climate, nature, economics and inequality. Time to Look Up, do less and be more.
Pinned
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Shell is so heavily invested in the "LNG or bust" strategy we should not expect anything resembling truth out of them on the topic.
This is the CEO of Shell.
"Sawan described LNG as one of the most effective tools for lowering global emissions"
This is completely detached from science and reality.
"Sawan described LNG as one of the most effective tools for lowering global emissions"
This is completely detached from science and reality.
Shell positions LNG as key focus for the next decade
CEO Wael Sawan sees surging demand for liquefied natural gas as key to cutting global emissions and boosting performance. | MobilityPlaza
www.mobilityplaza.org
October 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
Shell is so heavily invested in the "LNG or bust" strategy we should not expect anything resembling truth out of them on the topic.
Who would have thought? Someone tell Dale Vince
September 30, 2025 at 5:34 AM
Who would have thought? Someone tell Dale Vince
The Gov’t just funded £7.5k of my new heat pump. Subject to the availability of labour and resources, there is no constraint on them funding the whole cost, Learn #MMT www.bbc.co.uk/reel/video/p...
September 19, 2025 at 10:40 AM
The Gov’t just funded £7.5k of my new heat pump. Subject to the availability of labour and resources, there is no constraint on them funding the whole cost, Learn #MMT www.bbc.co.uk/reel/video/p...
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This is deeply serious.
'Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds'.
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
'Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds'.
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout
www.theguardian.com
August 29, 2025 at 8:08 AM
This is deeply serious.
'Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds'.
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
'Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds'.
Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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To understand the money system is key to being an informed citizen. To change the world, we have to persuade people to take an interest & provide the info. in an engaging way. The Deficit Myth and Finding the Money did that. I hope so will these upcoming events.
modernmoneylab.org.uk/events/
modernmoneylab.org.uk/events/
August 8, 2025 at 1:43 PM
To understand the money system is key to being an informed citizen. To change the world, we have to persuade people to take an interest & provide the info. in an engaging way. The Deficit Myth and Finding the Money did that. I hope so will these upcoming events.
modernmoneylab.org.uk/events/
modernmoneylab.org.uk/events/
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How can England possibly be running out of water?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
How can England possibly be running out of water?
While famously rainswept, climate crisis, population growth and profligacy mean the once unthinkable could be possible
www.theguardian.com
August 17, 2025 at 7:32 AM
How can England possibly be running out of water?
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
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Lisa Nandy, the UK culture secretary, claims that #PalestineAction "wishes harm on the British people."
That is simply false. It is yet another retrospective justification by this government for its unjustifiable ban on the group.
That is simply false. It is yet another retrospective justification by this government for its unjustifiable ban on the group.
August 6, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Lisa Nandy, the UK culture secretary, claims that #PalestineAction "wishes harm on the British people."
That is simply false. It is yet another retrospective justification by this government for its unjustifiable ban on the group.
That is simply false. It is yet another retrospective justification by this government for its unjustifiable ban on the group.
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Wildfires rage across Southern Europe - fueled by #globalheating. Vote out politicians who downplay and ignore the climate crisis.
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
Photos: Wildfires Rage Across Southern Europe
Images from Portugal, France, Greece, and other places in the region where a searing heat wave and strong winds have spawned destructive wildfires for the past two weeks. Thousands of firefighters and...
www.theatlantic.com
August 15, 2025 at 5:12 AM
Wildfires rage across Southern Europe - fueled by #globalheating. Vote out politicians who downplay and ignore the climate crisis.
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
www.theatlantic.com/photography/...
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Imagine if BBC spent as much time on the dangers of climate collapse as they do on immigration. Imagine the public response when they realise what the real danger is to our children & who is causing it. Instead of anger at refugees there’d be anger at oil companies, media bosses, politicians & BBC.
August 13, 2025 at 6:20 AM
Imagine if BBC spent as much time on the dangers of climate collapse as they do on immigration. Imagine the public response when they realise what the real danger is to our children & who is causing it. Instead of anger at refugees there’d be anger at oil companies, media bosses, politicians & BBC.
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Help bees and other insects during a heatwave:
Leave shallow pools of water around- a rubbish bin lid will do. Add pebbles and sticks to create different depths and ramps so they can climb out.
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/mob...
Leave shallow pools of water around- a rubbish bin lid will do. Add pebbles and sticks to create different depths and ramps so they can climb out.
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/mob...
How to help wildlife in hot weather | Little Green Space
During periods of hot, dry weather, you can help mammals, birds and insects survive by providing water, shade and food
littlegreenspace.org.uk
August 12, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Help bees and other insects during a heatwave:
Leave shallow pools of water around- a rubbish bin lid will do. Add pebbles and sticks to create different depths and ramps so they can climb out.
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/mob...
Leave shallow pools of water around- a rubbish bin lid will do. Add pebbles and sticks to create different depths and ramps so they can climb out.
littlegreenspace.org.uk/features/mob...
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Lord Dannatt urged ministers to crack down on Palestine Action at request of US firm
Lord Dannatt urged ministers to crack down on Palestine Action at request of US firm
Police officer was concerned ex-army chief, a Teledyne adviser, sought to have ‘input’ into factory attack investigation
A member of the House of Lords urged ministers to crack down on Palestine Action at the request of a US defence company that employs him as an adviser.
Richard Dannatt, a former head of the British army, wrote privately to two separate Home Office ministers asking them to address the “threat” posed by the group after its activists targeted a factory in 2022. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
August 5, 2025 at 5:21 AM
Lord Dannatt urged ministers to crack down on Palestine Action at request of US firm
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I know there's a risk of amplifying the fascist horror show, but I think we need to be aware of just how far things are going, especially as this man is a Republican candidate for governor of California. All the old safeguards are being deliberately torn down, and the unspeakable normalised.
July 28, 2025 at 10:22 AM
I know there's a risk of amplifying the fascist horror show, but I think we need to be aware of just how far things are going, especially as this man is a Republican candidate for governor of California. All the old safeguards are being deliberately torn down, and the unspeakable normalised.
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Thames Water shareholder funds in 1990, £1.3bn; invested ZILCH since
Extracted £10.4bn dividends
Paid £13.6bn interest
Now borrowing at 9.75%
One-third customer bills service debt
Pays £200m a year to consultants
Billions would have gone into infrastructure, if not privatised.
Must nationalise.
Extracted £10.4bn dividends
Paid £13.6bn interest
Now borrowing at 9.75%
One-third customer bills service debt
Pays £200m a year to consultants
Billions would have gone into infrastructure, if not privatised.
Must nationalise.
Public ownership is the only way to save the water industry
Public ownership is the only viable alternative but is opposed by the government
leftfootforward.org
July 28, 2025 at 11:05 AM
Thames Water shareholder funds in 1990, £1.3bn; invested ZILCH since
Extracted £10.4bn dividends
Paid £13.6bn interest
Now borrowing at 9.75%
One-third customer bills service debt
Pays £200m a year to consultants
Billions would have gone into infrastructure, if not privatised.
Must nationalise.
Extracted £10.4bn dividends
Paid £13.6bn interest
Now borrowing at 9.75%
One-third customer bills service debt
Pays £200m a year to consultants
Billions would have gone into infrastructure, if not privatised.
Must nationalise.
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Ah yes - the good old Bbc News service - politically biased, politically-driven and utterly shameful. Sadly, it brings the rest of the BBC into ill-repute too, however unfairly.
The BBC News website has pages & pages of coverage related to farmers protesting inheritance tax, including events where only a few hundred turn out.
In London yesterday 100,000 people marched for trans rights, and nothing.
Imagine if it was 100,000 anti immigrant activists, they'd cover that.
In London yesterday 100,000 people marched for trans rights, and nothing.
Imagine if it was 100,000 anti immigrant activists, they'd cover that.
July 27, 2025 at 1:33 PM
Ah yes - the good old Bbc News service - politically biased, politically-driven and utterly shameful. Sadly, it brings the rest of the BBC into ill-repute too, however unfairly.
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Nationwide CEO £7m pay package declared ‘obscenity’ during AGM.
Members still approved it, probably by erroneously handing proxy votes to chairman.
Govts tell workers wage rises are inflationary; do nothing to control exec pay, dividends, share buybacks; or secure equitable distribution of income.
Members still approved it, probably by erroneously handing proxy votes to chairman.
Govts tell workers wage rises are inflationary; do nothing to control exec pay, dividends, share buybacks; or secure equitable distribution of income.
Nationwide boss’s £7m pay package declared ‘obscenity’ during AGM
Rise of 43% in Debbie Crosbie’s maximum payout approved at building society’s annual meeting despite criticism
www.theguardian.com
July 25, 2025 at 5:45 PM
Nationwide CEO £7m pay package declared ‘obscenity’ during AGM.
Members still approved it, probably by erroneously handing proxy votes to chairman.
Govts tell workers wage rises are inflationary; do nothing to control exec pay, dividends, share buybacks; or secure equitable distribution of income.
Members still approved it, probably by erroneously handing proxy votes to chairman.
Govts tell workers wage rises are inflationary; do nothing to control exec pay, dividends, share buybacks; or secure equitable distribution of income.
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NatWest to give further £1.5bn to shareholders weeks after UK govt sold the final part of its stake in the bailed-out bank.
Govt bailed it out for £45bn. After rescue, sold shares at £10.5bn loss. Now bonanza for shareholders.
City always wins. People get cuts higher taxes, benefit/service cuts.
Govt bailed it out for £45bn. After rescue, sold shares at £10.5bn loss. Now bonanza for shareholders.
City always wins. People get cuts higher taxes, benefit/service cuts.
NatWest investors given £1.5bn weeks after full privatisation
Profits rise 4.4% at lender, which plans to distribute interim dividend of 9.5p a share on top of fresh £750m buyback
www.theguardian.com
July 25, 2025 at 12:39 PM
NatWest to give further £1.5bn to shareholders weeks after UK govt sold the final part of its stake in the bailed-out bank.
Govt bailed it out for £45bn. After rescue, sold shares at £10.5bn loss. Now bonanza for shareholders.
City always wins. People get cuts higher taxes, benefit/service cuts.
Govt bailed it out for £45bn. After rescue, sold shares at £10.5bn loss. Now bonanza for shareholders.
City always wins. People get cuts higher taxes, benefit/service cuts.
Making killing and maiming more environmentally friendly www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
July 18, 2025 at 5:48 AM
Making killing and maiming more environmentally friendly www.lshtm.ac.uk/newsevents/n...
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The federal workers I've spoken with emphasize it isn't just their substantive work that's suffering - basic organizational functions like payroll and IT are breaking down.
This comment from a recent NYT article haunts me. "It was only when he left that we truly realized his value..."
This comment from a recent NYT article haunts me. "It was only when he left that we truly realized his value..."
July 17, 2025 at 12:12 AM
The federal workers I've spoken with emphasize it isn't just their substantive work that's suffering - basic organizational functions like payroll and IT are breaking down.
This comment from a recent NYT article haunts me. "It was only when he left that we truly realized his value..."
This comment from a recent NYT article haunts me. "It was only when he left that we truly realized his value..."
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In September, we have an anti-austerity conference in Bristol (2 days Fri/Sat) and are then planning MMT workshops in Amsterdam (1 Sunday pm + evening), Sheffield (2 days/weekend) and Vienna (2 days/weekend)
I hope you'll come along & engage if you are even vaguely nearby
We want to shift debates.
I hope you'll come along & engage if you are even vaguely nearby
We want to shift debates.
July 17, 2025 at 5:36 AM
In September, we have an anti-austerity conference in Bristol (2 days Fri/Sat) and are then planning MMT workshops in Amsterdam (1 Sunday pm + evening), Sheffield (2 days/weekend) and Vienna (2 days/weekend)
I hope you'll come along & engage if you are even vaguely nearby
We want to shift debates.
I hope you'll come along & engage if you are even vaguely nearby
We want to shift debates.
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It has been a long, slow decline. But this is the moment the BBC died as a public service broadcaster. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
Gaza: Doctors Under Attack review – this crucial film is the stuff of nightmares. But the world needs to see it
The film the BBC refused to air shows the targeting, detainment and torture of medics in Gaza. Its relentless timeline of horrors will never leave you
www.theguardian.com
July 3, 2025 at 11:37 AM
It has been a long, slow decline. But this is the moment the BBC died as a public service broadcaster. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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The government's plan to proscribe Palestine Action is part of a wider crackdown on protest. Instead of taking steps to prevent genocide, the gov wants to criminalise people demanding justice for Palestinians. Sign the petition to oppose this plan: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/NoProscription
PETITION: Defend the right to protest: no proscription of Palestine Action
palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk
July 3, 2025 at 5:38 PM
The government's plan to proscribe Palestine Action is part of a wider crackdown on protest. Instead of taking steps to prevent genocide, the gov wants to criminalise people demanding justice for Palestinians. Sign the petition to oppose this plan: palestinecampaign.eaction.org.uk/NoProscription
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BREAKING: This new report by the UN Special Rapporteur @franceskalbs.bsky.social identifies the main corporations that are profiting from occupation and genocide in Palestine.
July 3, 2025 at 2:06 PM
BREAKING: This new report by the UN Special Rapporteur @franceskalbs.bsky.social identifies the main corporations that are profiting from occupation and genocide in Palestine.
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New translation out! Today is the publication of “Slow down or die. The economics of degrowth” at Profile books, the British version of “Ralentir ou périr. L’économie de la décroissance.”
July 3, 2025 at 6:52 AM
New translation out! Today is the publication of “Slow down or die. The economics of degrowth” at Profile books, the British version of “Ralentir ou périr. L’économie de la décroissance.”
Continuing Britain’s reputation as a magnet for fraudsters and tax evaders
Deregulation
Reform of Companies House to be shelved over prospect of red tape.
Small companies central to illicit financial flows.
HMRC says 40% of corporation tax from small businesses not paid.
Controllers of 50,000 companies not known; 900,000 don't have a UK-based director
archive.ph/kU2rM
Reform of Companies House to be shelved over prospect of red tape.
Small companies central to illicit financial flows.
HMRC says 40% of corporation tax from small businesses not paid.
Controllers of 50,000 companies not known; 900,000 don't have a UK-based director
archive.ph/kU2rM
Reform of Companies House to be shelved over prospect of adding to red tape
Ministers reversing plans for revamp of UK financial reporting to avoid increasing bureaucratic burden on small enterprises
www.ft.com
July 3, 2025 at 8:03 AM
Continuing Britain’s reputation as a magnet for fraudsters and tax evaders