Prof Bill McGuire
@profbillmcguire.bsky.social
Volcanologist, climate scientist, writer, broadcaster, activist, socialist, best-selling author of HOTHOUSE EARTH: AN INHABITANT'S GUIDE. Born @ 313
Home town, Llanelli (South Wales) - lives in the wonderful Peak District
Website: billmcguire.co.uk
Home town, Llanelli (South Wales) - lives in the wonderful Peak District
Website: billmcguire.co.uk
If you feel the need for a dose of reality following the farce that was COP30.....
Climate Collapse - Calls to Action from Around the World - is now available to buy as an ebook from Arkbound, and in paperback from Amazon
Don't miss out
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Climate Collapse - Calls to Action from Around the World - is now available to buy as an ebook from Arkbound, and in paperback from Amazon
Don't miss out
www.arkbound.com/bookshop/p/c...
Climate Collapse? Calls to Action From Around the World EBook — Arkbound
In 'Climate Collapse? Calls to Action from Around the World', diverse global authors have come together to share their perspectives and solutions regarding the climate crisis and the deeper ecol...
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November 25, 2025 at 11:57 AM
If you feel the need for a dose of reality following the farce that was COP30.....
Climate Collapse - Calls to Action from Around the World - is now available to buy as an ebook from Arkbound, and in paperback from Amazon
Don't miss out
www.arkbound.com/bookshop/p/c...
Climate Collapse - Calls to Action from Around the World - is now available to buy as an ebook from Arkbound, and in paperback from Amazon
Don't miss out
www.arkbound.com/bookshop/p/c...
Well, well
Looks like banks will get away with it again, while the ordinary tax payer bears the brunt in tomorrow's budget
Inexcusable and despicable
www.theguardian.com/business/liv...
Looks like banks will get away with it again, while the ordinary tax payer bears the brunt in tomorrow's budget
Inexcusable and despicable
www.theguardian.com/business/liv...
Budget uncertainty hammers retail confidence; UK bank shares jump after ‘avoiding windfall tax raid’ – business live
Rolling coverage of the latest economic and financial news
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 11:22 AM
Well, well
Looks like banks will get away with it again, while the ordinary tax payer bears the brunt in tomorrow's budget
Inexcusable and despicable
www.theguardian.com/business/liv...
Looks like banks will get away with it again, while the ordinary tax payer bears the brunt in tomorrow's budget
Inexcusable and despicable
www.theguardian.com/business/liv...
Always fascinating when a volcano erupts for the first time in recorded history, as we have little clue as to how the eruption will develop
Watch this space 😊
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Watch this space 😊
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Ethiopian volcano erupts for first time in 12,000 years
Ash clouds from Hayli Gubbi volcano sent drifting across the Red Sea toward Yemen and Oman
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:28 AM
Always fascinating when a volcano erupts for the first time in recorded history, as we have little clue as to how the eruption will develop
Watch this space 😊
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Watch this space 😊
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/n...
Here we go again
Billionaires are allowed to get away with all sorts of tax dodges without interference
But the poor and vulnerable on benefits are the ones that get scrutinised
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Billionaires are allowed to get away with all sorts of tax dodges without interference
But the poor and vulnerable on benefits are the ones that get scrutinised
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Reeves to launch crackdown on benefit fraud alongside lifting two-child limit
Move aims to bring in extra £1.2bn of savings as government seeks to head off criticism over welfare spending
www.theguardian.com
November 24, 2025 at 9:28 AM
Here we go again
Billionaires are allowed to get away with all sorts of tax dodges without interference
But the poor and vulnerable on benefits are the ones that get scrutinised
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Billionaires are allowed to get away with all sorts of tax dodges without interference
But the poor and vulnerable on benefits are the ones that get scrutinised
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
"Motorways wouldn't be very useful if we all drove at five miles an hour but that's sort of what we're doing in nuclear safety"
Yes, but motorways don't have the potential to spead radiation across a continent and take many thousands of lives - a la Chernobyl
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yes, but motorways don't have the potential to spead radiation across a continent and take many thousands of lives - a la Chernobyl
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
UK is world's most expensive place to develop nuclear power, report says
Experts criticise “overly complex” rules and call for an overhaul of Britain's nuclear strategy.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:22 AM
"Motorways wouldn't be very useful if we all drove at five miles an hour but that's sort of what we're doing in nuclear safety"
Yes, but motorways don't have the potential to spead radiation across a continent and take many thousands of lives - a la Chernobyl
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Yes, but motorways don't have the potential to spead radiation across a continent and take many thousands of lives - a la Chernobyl
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
"Cop has reaffirmed the belief of the vast majority of the world in this ideal. Those who would deny or prevent action are not winning the argument, they are losing"
Maybe - but they are winning the war
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Maybe - but they are winning the war
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We delivered a clear message at Cop30: the delayers and defeatists are losing the climate fight | Ed Miliband
For all its flaws, the Brazil conference underlined the wish by a global majority for clean energy and climate action – and the UK will keep leading the way, says Ed Miliband, secretary of state for e...
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November 23, 2025 at 9:22 PM
"Cop has reaffirmed the belief of the vast majority of the world in this ideal. Those who would deny or prevent action are not winning the argument, they are losing"
Maybe - but they are winning the war
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Maybe - but they are winning the war
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Indeed. This is what capitalism is designed to do
The idea end point, which we are heading towards, is that everyone works for a pittance to make a tiny elite staggeringly rich
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The idea end point, which we are heading towards, is that everyone works for a pittance to make a tiny elite staggeringly rich
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
China has brought millions out of poverty. The US has not – by choice
Despite the US’s economic success, income inequality remains breathtaking. But this is no glitch – it’s the system
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 1:37 PM
Indeed. This is what capitalism is designed to do
The idea end point, which we are heading towards, is that everyone works for a pittance to make a tiny elite staggeringly rich
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
The idea end point, which we are heading towards, is that everyone works for a pittance to make a tiny elite staggeringly rich
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
Would be marvellous if it worked out as expected
But such schemes never seem to end up doing what they are supposed to do, and the reality is almost inevitably a dim reflection of the glossy artists impressions
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
But such schemes never seem to end up doing what they are supposed to do, and the reality is almost inevitably a dim reflection of the glossy artists impressions
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
How ambitious ‘forest city’ plan for England could become a reality
Cross-party coalition behind proposals hope eco-friendly scheme for million people could begin before end of decade
www.theguardian.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Would be marvellous if it worked out as expected
But such schemes never seem to end up doing what they are supposed to do, and the reality is almost inevitably a dim reflection of the glossy artists impressions
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
But such schemes never seem to end up doing what they are supposed to do, and the reality is almost inevitably a dim reflection of the glossy artists impressions
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The latest bollox as late-stage capitalism thinks up ever more ridiculous ways of making us part with our cash
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Do mushroom and protein 'functional' coffees have health benefits?
Mushroom and ashwagandha coffees are spreading from health stores to UK high streets.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 10:04 AM
The latest bollox as late-stage capitalism thinks up ever more ridiculous ways of making us part with our cash
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ed Miliband "admits the deal "does not have all the ambition we would have wanted", but adds that it commits to keeping the 1.5C target alive"
This is denial of the first order - utter madness, complete drivel
All COP30 managed was to agree on doing F-all
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This is denial of the first order - utter madness, complete drivel
All COP30 managed was to agree on doing F-all
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 live: Deal agreed at Cop after long negotiations
After a series of all-night meetings and fears the summit could collapse, an agreement has been gavelled through at Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:05 PM
Ed Miliband "admits the deal "does not have all the ambition we would have wanted", but adds that it commits to keeping the 1.5C target alive"
This is denial of the first order - utter madness, complete drivel
All COP30 managed was to agree on doing F-all
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
This is denial of the first order - utter madness, complete drivel
All COP30 managed was to agree on doing F-all
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
If this is a deal, then it's a deal to do nothing meaningful whatsoever
As predicted at the beginning of the COP 2 weeks ago, this was a complete and utter waste of everybody's time
Another year lost - and another nail in our coffin
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
As predicted at the beginning of the COP 2 weeks ago, this was a complete and utter waste of everybody's time
Another year lost - and another nail in our coffin
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 live: Deal agreed at Cop after long negotiations
After a series of all-night meetings and fears the summit could collapse, an agreement has been gavelled through at Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 4:54 PM
If this is a deal, then it's a deal to do nothing meaningful whatsoever
As predicted at the beginning of the COP 2 weeks ago, this was a complete and utter waste of everybody's time
Another year lost - and another nail in our coffin
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
As predicted at the beginning of the COP 2 weeks ago, this was a complete and utter waste of everybody's time
Another year lost - and another nail in our coffin
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“....the outcome in Belém is meaningful progress...the Paris Agreement is working...the transition away from fossil fuels...is accelerating
Translation
The Outcome is meaningless
The Paris Agreement isn't working
FF companies are expanding operations
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Translation
The Outcome is meaningless
The Paris Agreement isn't working
FF companies are expanding operations
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cop30 live: rumours of deal as delegates prepare for final plenary
After a series of all-night meetings, the Brazilian presidency appears optimistic it has persuaded parties to agree to a deal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 PM
“....the outcome in Belém is meaningful progress...the Paris Agreement is working...the transition away from fossil fuels...is accelerating
Translation
The Outcome is meaningless
The Paris Agreement isn't working
FF companies are expanding operations
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Translation
The Outcome is meaningless
The Paris Agreement isn't working
FF companies are expanding operations
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"It's like talking to robots.....
Some are saying: “Why even come to Cop?”’
Indeed
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Some are saying: “Why even come to Cop?”’
Indeed
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It’s like arguing with robots’: negotiators on the state of Cop30 talks
Three representatives of developing countries speak candidly about meetings behind closed doors in Belém
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 5:03 PM
"It's like talking to robots.....
Some are saying: “Why even come to Cop?”’
Indeed
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Some are saying: “Why even come to Cop?”’
Indeed
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
When the host nation announces plans to expand its oil and gas exploration, what hope can there ever be of a deal
We will NEVER turn our backs on fossil fuels until climate driven societal and economic collapse forces it upon us
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
We will NEVER turn our backs on fossil fuels until climate driven societal and economic collapse forces it upon us
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
Cop30 live: summit president says ‘everybody will lose’ as fears rise that conference will end without a deal
André Corrêa do Lago issues plea to preserve Paris agreement with countries far from reaching agreement on scheduled final day
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 4:53 PM
When the host nation announces plans to expand its oil and gas exploration, what hope can there ever be of a deal
We will NEVER turn our backs on fossil fuels until climate driven societal and economic collapse forces it upon us
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
We will NEVER turn our backs on fossil fuels until climate driven societal and economic collapse forces it upon us
www.theguardian.com/world/live/2...
"All mention of fossil fuels, by far the largest contributor to climate change, has been dropped from the draft deal"
I don't wan't to say I told you so but.....
To be honest ANYONE could have predicted this
As I have been saying for YEARS - the COP process is dead
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I don't wan't to say I told you so but.....
To be honest ANYONE could have predicted this
As I have been saying for YEARS - the COP process is dead
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
COP30: UN climate summit drops mention of fossil fuels from draft deal
A row over fossil fuels has broken out at COP30 but this is also likely to be a negotiating tactic.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 21, 2025 at 4:12 PM
"All mention of fossil fuels, by far the largest contributor to climate change, has been dropped from the draft deal"
I don't wan't to say I told you so but.....
To be honest ANYONE could have predicted this
As I have been saying for YEARS - the COP process is dead
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I don't wan't to say I told you so but.....
To be honest ANYONE could have predicted this
As I have been saying for YEARS - the COP process is dead
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Really? Well, knock me down with a feather 😮
And how are we doing preparing for catastrophic climate breakdown?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
And how are we doing preparing for catastrophic climate breakdown?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
‘Too little, too late’: damning report condemns UK’s Covid response
Report on handling of pandemic contains stinging criticism of ‘toxic and chaotic’ culture inside Boris Johnson’s No 10
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Really? Well, knock me down with a feather 😮
And how are we doing preparing for catastrophic climate breakdown?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
And how are we doing preparing for catastrophic climate breakdown?
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
And the UK's most autocratic government removes yet another human right from British citizens
Forget Reform, it seems to me we already have a populist right-wing regime in charge
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Forget Reform, it seems to me we already have a populist right-wing regime in charge
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
MoJ to remove right to trial by jury for thousands of cases in controversial overhaul
Exclusive: Courts minister says change needed to stop criminals opting for juries to delay cases, sometimes by years, and clear huge backlog
www.theguardian.com
November 20, 2025 at 3:53 PM
And the UK's most autocratic government removes yet another human right from British citizens
Forget Reform, it seems to me we already have a populist right-wing regime in charge
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Forget Reform, it seems to me we already have a populist right-wing regime in charge
www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
This is a discussion we should have been having at COP1, 30 years ago - if not 50 years ago
Too late now, to prevent the catastrophic return of a Pliocene climate
But still possible to dodge a reprise of an Eocene hothouse
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Too late now, to prevent the catastrophic return of a Pliocene climate
But still possible to dodge a reprise of an Eocene hothouse
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Divide over fossil fuels phaseout can be bridged, Cop30 president says
Exclusive: André Corrêa do Lago says rise of clean energy must be acknowledged and rich countries need to do more
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 6:48 PM
This is a discussion we should have been having at COP1, 30 years ago - if not 50 years ago
Too late now, to prevent the catastrophic return of a Pliocene climate
But still possible to dodge a reprise of an Eocene hothouse
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Too late now, to prevent the catastrophic return of a Pliocene climate
But still possible to dodge a reprise of an Eocene hothouse
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The three worst English harvests in order - 2020, 2025, 2024
One year's worth of bread has been lost in the last 5 years
Not hard to see how shortages and ultimately rationing will become evident as climate breakdown bites ever harder
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2553206...
One year's worth of bread has been lost in the last 5 years
Not hard to see how shortages and ultimately rationing will become evident as climate breakdown bites ever harder
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2553206...
Drought and heatwaves lead to second worst harvest on record, analysis shows
England has suffered its second worst harvest on record after a year of heatwaves and drought, according to ECIU analysis of Defra figures.
www.edp24.co.uk
November 19, 2025 at 9:53 AM
The three worst English harvests in order - 2020, 2025, 2024
One year's worth of bread has been lost in the last 5 years
Not hard to see how shortages and ultimately rationing will become evident as climate breakdown bites ever harder
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2553206...
One year's worth of bread has been lost in the last 5 years
Not hard to see how shortages and ultimately rationing will become evident as climate breakdown bites ever harder
www.edp24.co.uk/news/2553206...
Words, words, words......
And we can't 'avoid climate breakdown'
It is already happening, with far worse already locked-in
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
And we can't 'avoid climate breakdown'
It is already happening, with far worse already locked-in
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Keeping promises on renewables, energy efficiency and methane ‘would avoid nearly 1C of global heating’
Analysis published at Cop30 summit shows adhering to pledges offer world hope of avoiding climate breakdown
www.theguardian.com
November 19, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Words, words, words......
And we can't 'avoid climate breakdown'
It is already happening, with far worse already locked-in
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
And we can't 'avoid climate breakdown'
It is already happening, with far worse already locked-in
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
I would expect nothing else from these entitled parasites
We need an elected second chamber NOW
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We need an elected second chamber NOW
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
‘Out of touch’ hereditary peers criticised for voting against workers’ rights
Lords look ‘undemocratic and firmly against interest of working people’, say senior trade union and Labour figures
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 10:02 PM
I would expect nothing else from these entitled parasites
We need an elected second chamber NOW
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
We need an elected second chamber NOW
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Thanks to the utterly incompetent Starmer, this vile excuse for a human being is on course to be the next PM
We need to fight to stop this with everything we have
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
We need to fight to stop this with everything we have
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
‘Deeply shocking’: Nigel Farage faces fresh claims of racism and antisemitism at school
Bafta-winning director among contemporaries urging contrition and apology from Reform UK leader, who denies the allegations
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 4:52 PM
Thanks to the utterly incompetent Starmer, this vile excuse for a human being is on course to be the next PM
We need to fight to stop this with everything we have
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...
We need to fight to stop this with everything we have
www.theguardian.com/politics/ng-...