Helen
@helengreengray.bsky.social
Local gov decarbonisation manager, community energy coop director, general eco botherer
Reposted by Helen
But Great British SMRs will be different, because of reasons which shall remain mysterious
December 14, 2025 at 6:37 PM
But Great British SMRs will be different, because of reasons which shall remain mysterious
Reposted by Helen
30 yrs ago; Dec 14, 1995 – Monbiot nails it with “it’s happening” article, after release of 2nd IPCC report.
The “data should be enough to throw us all into a muck sweat.”
Atmospheric CO2 was roughly 361ppm. As of 2025 it is 425ppm,
allouryesterdays.info/2024/12/14/d...
The “data should be enough to throw us all into a muck sweat.”
Atmospheric CO2 was roughly 361ppm. As of 2025 it is 425ppm,
allouryesterdays.info/2024/12/14/d...
December 14, 1995 - Monbiot nails it with "it's happening" article - All Our Yesterdays
Twenty nine years ago, on this day, December 14th, 1995, George Monbiot wrote in Guardian “It’s Happening” As memories of the scorching summer are soothed away by snow, the 600 water tankers trundling...
allouryesterdays.info
December 13, 2025 at 8:47 PM
30 yrs ago; Dec 14, 1995 – Monbiot nails it with “it’s happening” article, after release of 2nd IPCC report.
The “data should be enough to throw us all into a muck sweat.”
Atmospheric CO2 was roughly 361ppm. As of 2025 it is 425ppm,
allouryesterdays.info/2024/12/14/d...
The “data should be enough to throw us all into a muck sweat.”
Atmospheric CO2 was roughly 361ppm. As of 2025 it is 425ppm,
allouryesterdays.info/2024/12/14/d...
Newer Brits leaving, people born here leaving in huge numbers, and the suddenly no one arriving on small boats either. Low birthrate, ageing population in poorer health. What could possibly go wrong?!
Amazing, the @dailymail.co.uk manages to publish an entire lengthy feature bewailing (!!!!) the exodus of Poles from Britain without once mentioning Brexit. Apparently this outcome (which is surely exactly what they campaigned for in 2016) is all the fault of Keir Starmer.
mol.im/a/15379789
mol.im/a/15379789
The great exodus: How Poles are ditching UK for their booming homeland
New statistics reveal that while 7,000 Poles arrived in the year ending last June, 25,000 returned home: a net outflow of 18,000. The UK's total Polish population has shrunk to 750,000.
mol.im
December 14, 2025 at 6:50 AM
Newer Brits leaving, people born here leaving in huge numbers, and the suddenly no one arriving on small boats either. Low birthrate, ageing population in poorer health. What could possibly go wrong?!
Reposted by Helen
The Paris climate treaty changed the world. Here’s how | Rebecca Solnit
The Paris climate treaty changed the world. Here’s how | Rebecca Solnit
There’s much more to do, but we should be encouraged by the progress we have made
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:01 AM
The Paris climate treaty changed the world. Here’s how | Rebecca Solnit
Reposted by Helen
NEW: Mapping England's Landscape Recovery projects
The Government refused to release maps of these groundbreaking projects to restore nature
So I had a go at mapping them myself
1/
whoownsengland.org/2025/12/10/m...
The Government refused to release maps of these groundbreaking projects to restore nature
So I had a go at mapping them myself
1/
whoownsengland.org/2025/12/10/m...
Mapping England’s Landscape Recovery Projects
This post is by Guy Shrubsole. Image: West Penwith, Cornwall – one of over 50 Landscape Recovery pilots. Since Brexit, the UK Government has been engaged in lengthy reforms of farm payments &…
whoownsengland.org
December 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
NEW: Mapping England's Landscape Recovery projects
The Government refused to release maps of these groundbreaking projects to restore nature
So I had a go at mapping them myself
1/
whoownsengland.org/2025/12/10/m...
The Government refused to release maps of these groundbreaking projects to restore nature
So I had a go at mapping them myself
1/
whoownsengland.org/2025/12/10/m...
Reposted by Helen
Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds
Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds
Analysis marking 10 years since Paris climate agreement underscores effectiveness of strong government policies
www.theguardian.com
December 11, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Economic growth no longer linked to carbon emissions in most of the world, study finds
Reposted by Helen
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
Reposted by Helen
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of Reform UK’s donations have come from just three rich men
Calls grow for donation caps as Democracy for Sale research reveals that three-quarters of Reform’s funding comes from a trio of wealthy donors
democracyforsale.substack.com
December 5, 2025 at 10:55 AM
🔴 Nigel Farage’s Reform is more reliant on super-rich backers than any major party in modern British political history
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
75% of *all* Reform donations *ever* have come from just three rich men
Is this what democracy looks like?
New on Democracy for Sale
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/75-of-refo...
Reposted by Helen
Meet the councils who are building homes again - the numbers are up more than 10% in one year, despite all the bad news recently about how difficult it is.
www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/bigg...
www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/bigg...
Biggest Council House Builders 2025
Which councils built the most homes in 2024-25? And how many did they complete? Jess McCabe reports.
www.insidehousing.co.uk
December 4, 2025 at 9:09 AM
Meet the councils who are building homes again - the numbers are up more than 10% in one year, despite all the bad news recently about how difficult it is.
www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/bigg...
www.insidehousing.co.uk/insight/bigg...
Reposted by Helen
"Women are 51% of the population but 60% of the poor and 83% of single parents doing 66% of the work producing 50% of the food but earn just 11% of the pay and own only 20% of the land
All while giving birth to 100% of the population.
In case you wondered why we still need feminism."
Rick.
All while giving birth to 100% of the population.
In case you wondered why we still need feminism."
Rick.
December 4, 2025 at 4:31 PM
"Women are 51% of the population but 60% of the poor and 83% of single parents doing 66% of the work producing 50% of the food but earn just 11% of the pay and own only 20% of the land
All while giving birth to 100% of the population.
In case you wondered why we still need feminism."
Rick.
All while giving birth to 100% of the population.
In case you wondered why we still need feminism."
Rick.
Reposted by Helen
The main purpose of Christmas (these days) is to inculcate children into a culture of unlimited consumption. And no, saying that does not make me a killjoy, it means I can see something profoundly harmful in what could and should be a lovely occasion
December 4, 2025 at 10:55 PM
The main purpose of Christmas (these days) is to inculcate children into a culture of unlimited consumption. And no, saying that does not make me a killjoy, it means I can see something profoundly harmful in what could and should be a lovely occasion
Or, you might not do politics but politics will do you.
One of the biggest improvements got could make is supporting local government in a massive voter registration campaign.
One of the biggest improvements got could make is supporting local government in a massive voter registration campaign.
"The price good men pay for indifference to public affairs is to be ruled by evil men."
— Plato
— Plato
December 3, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Or, you might not do politics but politics will do you.
One of the biggest improvements got could make is supporting local government in a massive voter registration campaign.
One of the biggest improvements got could make is supporting local government in a massive voter registration campaign.
Reposted by Helen
As of today, there are more electric cars than diesel cars in Norway.
Flere elbiler enn dieselbiler i Norge
3. desember er en merkedag i norsk bilhistorie: Nå er elbil den mest vanlige personbil-typen på veiene i Norge.
elbil.no
December 3, 2025 at 6:55 PM
As of today, there are more electric cars than diesel cars in Norway.
Reposted by Helen
They’re trying to tell Reform grass roots it’s not happening, news for them, it’s happening:
Inside Nigel Farage's bombshell 'plan' for a Reform-Tory pact as route to power
Inside Nigel Farage's bombshell 'plan' for a Reform-Tory pact as route to power
Nigel Farage's bombshell plan for a Reform-Tory pact | UK | News | Express.co.uk
Nigel Farage's whispered plans for a political shake-up are causing ripples. Could a surprising alliance be on the horizon?
www.express.co.uk
December 3, 2025 at 12:04 PM
They’re trying to tell Reform grass roots it’s not happening, news for them, it’s happening:
Inside Nigel Farage's bombshell 'plan' for a Reform-Tory pact as route to power
Inside Nigel Farage's bombshell 'plan' for a Reform-Tory pact as route to power
Reposted by Helen
Reform UK are raising Council Tax across the country. They claim they didn’t formally pledge to reduce it.
The graphic attached shows exactly what they campaigned on during the Local Elections.
‘Council tax rise cannot be ruled out, says Reform’
www.ft.com/content/7dd2...
The graphic attached shows exactly what they campaigned on during the Local Elections.
‘Council tax rise cannot be ruled out, says Reform’
www.ft.com/content/7dd2...
December 2, 2025 at 10:07 AM
Reform UK are raising Council Tax across the country. They claim they didn’t formally pledge to reduce it.
The graphic attached shows exactly what they campaigned on during the Local Elections.
‘Council tax rise cannot be ruled out, says Reform’
www.ft.com/content/7dd2...
The graphic attached shows exactly what they campaigned on during the Local Elections.
‘Council tax rise cannot be ruled out, says Reform’
www.ft.com/content/7dd2...
Reposted by Helen
While Westminster hyperventilates over the latest non-scandal, the government has released a 124 Environmental Improvement Plan and multiple delivery plans with real world implications for people and businesses right across the country. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6929c7...
assets.publishing.service.gov.uk
December 1, 2025 at 11:18 AM
While Westminster hyperventilates over the latest non-scandal, the government has released a 124 Environmental Improvement Plan and multiple delivery plans with real world implications for people and businesses right across the country. assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/6929c7...
"I read in the Telegraph that...is it true?"
What’s the worst question someone can ask after you tell them your profession? For linguists, it’s definitely “how many languages do you speak?”, but I’m curious what else is happening to the rest of y’all out there?!
December 2, 2025 at 8:12 AM
"I read in the Telegraph that...is it true?"
Reposted by Helen
November 30, 2025 at 4:23 PM
Reposted by Helen
Can't help but laugh at the preview showing order details from one of the worst offenders.
Book of the day recommendation is Cory Doctorow's "Enshittificaiton" - a punchy, pungent and extremely smart guide to the Enshittocene.
amzn.to/4p5tqwb
amzn.to/4p5tqwb
Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It
Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It [Doctorow, Cory] on Amazon.com. *FREE* shipping on qualifying offers. Enshittification: Why Everything Suddenly Got Worse and What to Do About It
amzn.to
November 27, 2025 at 2:59 PM
Can't help but laugh at the preview showing order details from one of the worst offenders.
Reposted by Helen
The UK is now the first major oil and gas producer in the Global North to shift away from fossil fuels - the kind of leadership needed to drive a global phase-out.
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The UK is now the first major oil and gas producer in the Global North to shift away from fossil fuels - the kind of leadership needed to drive a global phase-out.
Reposted by Helen
Critics of renewable energy often claim that these technologies are making the world’s electricity grids more vulnerable to power outages.
However, global data doesn’t support the sceptics’ claims. In fact, there's evidence that the opposite is true.
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/13/f...
However, global data doesn’t support the sceptics’ claims. In fact, there's evidence that the opposite is true.
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/13/f...
Fact check: Do renewables really make electricity grids less reliable?
In Germany, power availability to homes and businesses has increased over the years – even as the share of renewables has climbed.
theprogressplaybook.com
November 27, 2025 at 1:03 PM
Critics of renewable energy often claim that these technologies are making the world’s electricity grids more vulnerable to power outages.
However, global data doesn’t support the sceptics’ claims. In fact, there's evidence that the opposite is true.
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/13/f...
However, global data doesn’t support the sceptics’ claims. In fact, there's evidence that the opposite is true.
theprogressplaybook.com/2025/10/13/f...
Reposted by Helen
Ed Miliband pointing to all the North Sea fossil fuel exploration projects he is cancelling 🔥🔥🔥🔥
November 14, 2024 at 1:16 PM
Ed Miliband pointing to all the North Sea fossil fuel exploration projects he is cancelling 🔥🔥🔥🔥
Reposted by Helen
Yes, playgrounds are good. But "up to 200 playgrounds" across a country of 60 million? That's a grain of salt in the Pacific Ocean. And presumably there will be some joyous 200 page application for every council who want to compete in the Playground Hunger Games to fill in...
Playgrounds are good, small things that matter for children and their families. Cross-generational 'social' infrastructure.
November 26, 2025 at 3:28 PM
Yes, playgrounds are good. But "up to 200 playgrounds" across a country of 60 million? That's a grain of salt in the Pacific Ocean. And presumably there will be some joyous 200 page application for every council who want to compete in the Playground Hunger Games to fill in...