Peter Lipman
@peterlipman.bsky.social
I've been a teacher, a co-operative worker, a lawyer and external affairs director at UK charity Sustrans, and am the former chair of Transition Network, the Centre for Sustainable Energy and Common Cause Foundation.
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Jeremy Corbyn doesn't share Peter Mandelsons politics & has never had anything to do with him.
Keir Starmer kicked Jeremy out of the party (and then gave Peter Mandelson a top govt job)
And he actually thinks this is something to boast about? #PMQs
Keir Starmer kicked Jeremy out of the party (and then gave Peter Mandelson a top govt job)
And he actually thinks this is something to boast about? #PMQs
February 11, 2026 at 12:24 PM
Jeremy Corbyn doesn't share Peter Mandelsons politics & has never had anything to do with him.
Keir Starmer kicked Jeremy out of the party (and then gave Peter Mandelson a top govt job)
And he actually thinks this is something to boast about? #PMQs
Keir Starmer kicked Jeremy out of the party (and then gave Peter Mandelson a top govt job)
And he actually thinks this is something to boast about? #PMQs
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Exxon swiftly dropped a couple of its longtime lawyers earlier this month after the attorneys’ names were revealed in the Epstein files, the sprawling investigation into prodigious child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
Exxon Abruptly Drops Lawyers Who Were Named in Epstein Files
The chair of Paul Weiss stepped down after his email exchanges with Jeffrey Epstein were exposed.
www.yahoo.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:46 PM
Exxon swiftly dropped a couple of its longtime lawyers earlier this month after the attorneys’ names were revealed in the Epstein files, the sprawling investigation into prodigious child sex trafficker Jeffrey Epstein.
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
www.yahoo.com/news/article...
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A 13 second summary of what the last 10 years was all about:
@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social : "I can confirm to the house, under my leadership Mandelson had no role, no influence & no part to play"
Keir Starmer: "I kicked my former leader out of my party"
@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social : "I can confirm to the house, under my leadership Mandelson had no role, no influence & no part to play"
Keir Starmer: "I kicked my former leader out of my party"
February 11, 2026 at 1:20 PM
A 13 second summary of what the last 10 years was all about:
@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social : "I can confirm to the house, under my leadership Mandelson had no role, no influence & no part to play"
Keir Starmer: "I kicked my former leader out of my party"
@jeremycorbyn.bsky.social : "I can confirm to the house, under my leadership Mandelson had no role, no influence & no part to play"
Keir Starmer: "I kicked my former leader out of my party"
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Woody Allen seemingly "joking" about Epstein's preference for girls over women and referring to the money Epstein spends on them.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
February 3, 2026 at 3:32 PM
Woody Allen seemingly "joking" about Epstein's preference for girls over women and referring to the money Epstein spends on them.
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
www.justice.gov/epstein/file...
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👉NEW -- Over 2,000 Britons served for Israel amid Gaza genocide
by John McEvoy & Alex Morris
Exclusive: Declassified obtained data on the number of UK nationals in the IDF. We are publishing it for the first time.
www.declassifieduk.org/over-2000-br...
by John McEvoy & Alex Morris
Exclusive: Declassified obtained data on the number of UK nationals in the IDF. We are publishing it for the first time.
www.declassifieduk.org/over-2000-br...
Over 2,000 Britons served for Israel amid Gaza genocide
Exclusive: Declassified obtained data on the number of UK nationals in the IDF. We are publishing it for the first time
www.declassifieduk.org
February 11, 2026 at 1:27 PM
👉NEW -- Over 2,000 Britons served for Israel amid Gaza genocide
by John McEvoy & Alex Morris
Exclusive: Declassified obtained data on the number of UK nationals in the IDF. We are publishing it for the first time.
www.declassifieduk.org/over-2000-br...
by John McEvoy & Alex Morris
Exclusive: Declassified obtained data on the number of UK nationals in the IDF. We are publishing it for the first time.
www.declassifieduk.org/over-2000-br...
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"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
February 10, 2026 at 10:09 AM
"A modern-day concentration camp ... People have been killed by the staff here." Irish citizen Seamus Culleton has been in ICE detention since September, despite having a valid work permit and his own business in the US.
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and it can be worse if it means sick and injured cows are denied antibiotics for actual medical needs
February 11, 2026 at 2:26 PM
and it can be worse if it means sick and injured cows are denied antibiotics for actual medical needs
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Someone replying to this thread asked me about organic milk but I can't find it now. The answer is that organic doesn't bar most of the things that make dairy farming so cruel, like cow-calf separation & housing calves in solitary confinement. See this canonical story:
February 11, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Someone replying to this thread asked me about organic milk but I can't find it now. The answer is that organic doesn't bar most of the things that make dairy farming so cruel, like cow-calf separation & housing calves in solitary confinement. See this canonical story:
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An article on solar geoengineering should have mentioned the risk of 'termination shock'. It quotes @jamesgdyke.info, who has explained this well - see www.technosphere.earth/climate-tipp....
See also for instance bsky.app/profile/anni...
See also for instance bsky.app/profile/anni...
Private investing in stratospheric aerosol injection
It involves the injection of highly reflective particles into stratosphere — the atmospheric layer between 4 to 30 miles above Earth's surface — to reflect a small amount of sunlight back into space
www.dw.com/en/why-priva...
It involves the injection of highly reflective particles into stratosphere — the atmospheric layer between 4 to 30 miles above Earth's surface — to reflect a small amount of sunlight back into space
www.dw.com/en/why-priva...
Why scientists warn of privately funded geoengineering
As the climate crisis intensifies, interest in solar engineering is increasing, including among private companies and investors. But the technique is controversial and lacks regulation.
www.dw.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:21 PM
An article on solar geoengineering should have mentioned the risk of 'termination shock'. It quotes @jamesgdyke.info, who has explained this well - see www.technosphere.earth/climate-tipp....
See also for instance bsky.app/profile/anni...
See also for instance bsky.app/profile/anni...
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I did not expect to see this in the WSJ:
"Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe’s best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around"
Agreed!
"Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe’s best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around"
Agreed!
Europe Needs to Learn Its Lesson: Stop Relying on Imported Energy
Growing reliance on American gas looks foolish given how unpredictable the White House has become.
www.wsj.com
February 11, 2026 at 12:32 PM
I did not expect to see this in the WSJ:
"Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe’s best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around"
Agreed!
"Reducing reliance on fossil fuels looks like Europe’s best shot at saving its domestic manufacturing and stopping other governments from pushing it around"
Agreed!
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NEW: UK's "AR7" renewable auction was the biggest ever – more than 50% larger than 2024's record
AR7 = enough electricity to offset 3/4 of UK LNG imports
Labour's AR6+AR7, combined, contracted more GW than all other rounds put together
More: www.carbonbrief.org/...
AR7 = enough electricity to offset 3/4 of UK LNG imports
Labour's AR6+AR7, combined, contracted more GW than all other rounds put together
More: www.carbonbrief.org/...
February 11, 2026 at 3:14 PM
NEW: UK's "AR7" renewable auction was the biggest ever – more than 50% larger than 2024's record
AR7 = enough electricity to offset 3/4 of UK LNG imports
Labour's AR6+AR7, combined, contracted more GW than all other rounds put together
More: www.carbonbrief.org/...
AR7 = enough electricity to offset 3/4 of UK LNG imports
Labour's AR6+AR7, combined, contracted more GW than all other rounds put together
More: www.carbonbrief.org/...
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Europe takes a big step towards a post-dollar world pluralistic.net/2026/02/11/p...
Pluralistic: Europe takes a big step towards a post-dollar world (11 Feb 2026) – Pluralistic: Daily links from Cory Doctorow
pluralistic.net
February 11, 2026 at 12:02 PM
Europe takes a big step towards a post-dollar world pluralistic.net/2026/02/11/p...
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Trump administration takes steps to gut protections against toxic chemicals in consumer products. Watch for the next step, when Trump is outraged that foreigners don't want to buy US-produced goods and the US balance of payments sags still further.
Duh 🤔
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Duh 🤔
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Republican House bill guts laws protecting US consumers from toxic chemicals
Bill limits type of science used to determine health risks and gives industry major role in chemical review process
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 11:56 AM
Trump administration takes steps to gut protections against toxic chemicals in consumer products. Watch for the next step, when Trump is outraged that foreigners don't want to buy US-produced goods and the US balance of payments sags still further.
Duh 🤔
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
Duh 🤔
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026...
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This is the kind of plan you would develop if you wanted to intentionally kill thousands through neglect and disease. Which, if you know history, was how large proportions of people in concentration camps died
The malnutrition and disease killed millions.
The malnutrition and disease killed millions.
February 10, 2026 at 11:24 PM
This is the kind of plan you would develop if you wanted to intentionally kill thousands through neglect and disease. Which, if you know history, was how large proportions of people in concentration camps died
The malnutrition and disease killed millions.
The malnutrition and disease killed millions.
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These buildings do not have the infrastructure to hold this many people. They are not built for this. From plumbing to HVAC to electrical. This is going to be a humanitarian disaster. One must assume it's intentional. They have no plans for sewage, showers, clean water, or even basic food.
February 10, 2026 at 11:24 PM
These buildings do not have the infrastructure to hold this many people. They are not built for this. From plumbing to HVAC to electrical. This is going to be a humanitarian disaster. One must assume it's intentional. They have no plans for sewage, showers, clean water, or even basic food.
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THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
February 10, 2026 at 11:19 PM
THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
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“This is the kind of plan you would develop if you wanted to intentionally kill thousands through neglect and disease. Which, if you know history, was how large proportions of people in concentration camps died
The malnutrition and disease killed millions.”
The malnutrition and disease killed millions.”
THEY ARE BUYING UP WAREHOUSES TO HOLD HUMAN BEINGS IN DETENTION INDEFINITELY.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
I feel crazy at how everyone is acting like this is normal. These are concentration camps being built right before our eyes. These buildings are not meant to house human beings. People will be caged like cattle and die.
February 11, 2026 at 5:49 AM
“This is the kind of plan you would develop if you wanted to intentionally kill thousands through neglect and disease. Which, if you know history, was how large proportions of people in concentration camps died
The malnutrition and disease killed millions.”
The malnutrition and disease killed millions.”
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Refreshing to see criminal and journalistic investigations go forward in Norway. The scandal is meaningful and there is a meaningful response. All of us should do so well.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
Two senior Norwegian diplomats being investigated over Epstein links
Financial crimes squad investigate husband and wife in connection to alleged relationship with late sex offender
www.theguardian.com
February 11, 2026 at 2:10 AM
Refreshing to see criminal and journalistic investigations go forward in Norway. The scandal is meaningful and there is a meaningful response. All of us should do so well.
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/f...
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Australia formally joins the UK and US as a member of Smol Bean Fascist Alliance
February 11, 2026 at 11:38 AM
Australia formally joins the UK and US as a member of Smol Bean Fascist Alliance
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On the hellish detention and deportation system built by EU countries. With quotes from the current and the former German chancellors expressing their commitment to the inhumane cruelty of this apparatus, described here in forensic detail.
Inside a Detention Site at the Heart of Europe’s Harsh New Approach to Immigration
www.nytimes.com
February 11, 2026 at 8:23 AM
On the hellish detention and deportation system built by EU countries. With quotes from the current and the former German chancellors expressing their commitment to the inhumane cruelty of this apparatus, described here in forensic detail.
How a warming planet could turn Iceland into a glacier www.adn.com/nation-world...
How a warming planet could turn Iceland into a glacier
The disruption of a current that carries heat north from the tropics would make much of the world hotter while turning Iceland into “one giant glacier.”
www.adn.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:59 AM
How a warming planet could turn Iceland into a glacier www.adn.com/nation-world...
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"In October, the government classified the AMOC collapse as a national security risk. It amounts to a reckoning with national survival."
And a major #AMOC change would seriously impact the world at large, even the tropics - not just Iceland. 🌊
www.adn.com/nation-world...
And a major #AMOC change would seriously impact the world at large, even the tropics - not just Iceland. 🌊
www.adn.com/nation-world...
How a warming planet could turn Iceland into a glacier
The disruption of a current that carries heat north from the tropics would make much of the world hotter while turning Iceland into “one giant glacier.”
www.adn.com
February 11, 2026 at 9:53 AM
"In October, the government classified the AMOC collapse as a national security risk. It amounts to a reckoning with national survival."
And a major #AMOC change would seriously impact the world at large, even the tropics - not just Iceland. 🌊
www.adn.com/nation-world...
And a major #AMOC change would seriously impact the world at large, even the tropics - not just Iceland. 🌊
www.adn.com/nation-world...
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"Charting AI’s development within its proper economic and geopolitical context...Srnicek’s guide can help us maintain a long-term, realistic perspective of the technology’s likely trajectory.”
@jacobinmag.bsky.social review @nsrnicek.bsky.social's 'Silicon Empires'
jacobin.com/2026/02/ai-b...
@jacobinmag.bsky.social review @nsrnicek.bsky.social's 'Silicon Empires'
jacobin.com/2026/02/ai-b...
How Big Tech Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bombs
Until quite recently, many Big Tech firms opposed the militarization of AI, but that now seems like ancient history as they move to sign partnerships with arms companies. The prospect of lavish Pentag...
jacobin.com
February 11, 2026 at 10:12 AM
"Charting AI’s development within its proper economic and geopolitical context...Srnicek’s guide can help us maintain a long-term, realistic perspective of the technology’s likely trajectory.”
@jacobinmag.bsky.social review @nsrnicek.bsky.social's 'Silicon Empires'
jacobin.com/2026/02/ai-b...
@jacobinmag.bsky.social review @nsrnicek.bsky.social's 'Silicon Empires'
jacobin.com/2026/02/ai-b...