James Kingsland
@jameskingsland.bsky.social
Moving slowly and trying not to break anything
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Air pollution (PM1, PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, O₃) is linked to cognitive decline.
Higher exposure = lower cognitive scores (cough diesel soot)
going #EV isn't just about the environment, that's a positive side effect, the biggest reason is for your own, and your families physical and mental health.
Higher exposure = lower cognitive scores (cough diesel soot)
going #EV isn't just about the environment, that's a positive side effect, the biggest reason is for your own, and your families physical and mental health.
Air pollution and cognitive function: the potential protective effect of physical activity - Scientific Reports
Scientific Reports - Air pollution and cognitive function: the potential protective effect of physical activity
www.nature.com
November 25, 2025 at 4:32 AM
Air pollution (PM1, PM2.5, PM10, NO₂, SO₂, O₃) is linked to cognitive decline.
Higher exposure = lower cognitive scores (cough diesel soot)
going #EV isn't just about the environment, that's a positive side effect, the biggest reason is for your own, and your families physical and mental health.
Higher exposure = lower cognitive scores (cough diesel soot)
going #EV isn't just about the environment, that's a positive side effect, the biggest reason is for your own, and your families physical and mental health.
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Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
We are concerned about reported efforts from Russia to influence democracy in the US, UK, Europe and elsewhere. We believe we must establish the depth and breadth of possible Russian influence campaig...
petition.parliament.uk
November 24, 2025 at 2:36 PM
Petition: Call a public inquiry into Russian influence on UK politics & democracy
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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I've long assumed that as global warming become more obvious and severe, leaders would come to their senses and ramp up climate action and preparation
But the opposite is happening - and I'm starting to fear that my assumption was naive and wildly wrong
www.newscientist.com/article/2505...
But the opposite is happening - and I'm starting to fear that my assumption was naive and wildly wrong
www.newscientist.com/article/2505...
Why is climate action stalling, not ramping up as Earth gets hotter?
As the impact of global warming becomes more obvious, you might expect countries to step up climate action and preparation, but we’re seeing the opposite happen
www.newscientist.com
November 24, 2025 at 3:23 PM
I've long assumed that as global warming become more obvious and severe, leaders would come to their senses and ramp up climate action and preparation
But the opposite is happening - and I'm starting to fear that my assumption was naive and wildly wrong
www.newscientist.com/article/2505...
But the opposite is happening - and I'm starting to fear that my assumption was naive and wildly wrong
www.newscientist.com/article/2505...
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The ‘patriots’ who loathe Britain
They claim to love our country, but want to destroy all its institutions
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
They claim to love our country, but want to destroy all its institutions
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
The ‘patriots’ who loathe Britain
They claim to love our country, but want to destroy all its institutions...
open.substack.com
November 23, 2025 at 11:20 AM
The ‘patriots’ who loathe Britain
They claim to love our country, but want to destroy all its institutions
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
They claim to love our country, but want to destroy all its institutions
open.substack.com/pub/writesbr...
"The kWh is the new economic base layer. Petro-dollar is dead. Long live the electro-dollar."
November 22, 2025 at 10:18 AM
"The kWh is the new economic base layer. Petro-dollar is dead. Long live the electro-dollar."
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Wind provided 43.6% of Great Britain’s electricity on November 11, powering more than three-quarters of British homes
UK wind farms generate a record 22.7 GW of power on a single day
UK wind farms generate a record 22.7 GW of power on a single day
Britain’s wind turbines set a new wind generation record, generating an impressive 22.7 gigawatts (GW) at 7:30 pm on November 11. That was enough electricity to power 22 million homes, the National Energy System Operator (Neso) said.
more…
electrek.co
November 21, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Wind provided 43.6% of Great Britain’s electricity on November 11, powering more than three-quarters of British homes
"In a potential fully autonomous future, we’ll need to figure out autonomous charging, and inductive charging could be a good answer for that"
Porsche’s new electric Cayenne can charge without plugging in
Porsche’s new electric Cayenne can charge without plugging in
Porsche unveiled its new Cayenne EV today, and it comes with an option for something we haven’t seen out of a factory-equipped car before: inductive charging.
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electrek.co
November 20, 2025 at 9:26 AM
"In a potential fully autonomous future, we’ll need to figure out autonomous charging, and inductive charging could be a good answer for that"
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I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
Opinion | Jamal Khashoggi: What the Arab world needs most is free expression
The Arab world needs a modern version of the old transnational media so citizens can be informed about global events.
www.washingtonpost.com
November 18, 2025 at 6:48 PM
I will never forget having to edit Jamal’s final, posthumous piece for the Washington Post, after he was murdered.
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
He was calling for free expression in the Arab world. You can read it here :
www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/glo...
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YouGov recorded their highest ever vote share for the Greens (17%) today. But as we said last month, it's very hard to say what this means in terms of seats. electoral-reform.org.uk/latest-yougo...
November 18, 2025 at 11:51 AM
YouGov recorded their highest ever vote share for the Greens (17%) today. But as we said last month, it's very hard to say what this means in terms of seats. electoral-reform.org.uk/latest-yougo...
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
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Sign now to demand an end to big money in politics
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November 18, 2025 at 4:33 PM
Billionaires shouldn't be able to buy a bigger voice in politics. Add your name to @electoralreform.bsky.social's call to put a cap on how much they can donate in the #ElectionsBill
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
action.electoral-reform.org.uk/page/179420/...
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Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown?
Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown?
With temperatures breaching the Paris limit, experts say tackling the powerful gas could buy crucial time as the clean-energy shift stalls
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 8:21 AM
Can methane cuts pull us back from the brink of climate breakdown?
"There is no need to look to genes to explain why many individuals try to become dictators – the far more pressing question is why we let them"
A TV documentary aims to provide new insight into Adolf Hitler by sequencing his DNA, but the reality is that his genes tell us nothing we didn't already know and the work risks stigmatising other people, says Michael Le Page.
Sequencing Hitler's genome teaches us nothing useful about his crimes
To understand Adolf Hitler, we need to look at his personal life and the wider societal and historical context - analysing his DNA for a TV gimmick tells us nothing, says Michael Le Page
www.newscientist.com
November 14, 2025 at 9:23 AM
"There is no need to look to genes to explain why many individuals try to become dictators – the far more pressing question is why we let them"
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IEA: Renewables and AI are rapidly transforming the world’s energy future
IEA: Renewables and AI are rapidly transforming the world’s energy future
The International Energy Agency (IEA) says renewables and AI are reshaping the world’s energy future, and that transformation is happening faster than anyone expected. In its new “World Energy Outlook 2025,” the IEA warns that energy security risks now stretch far beyond oil and gas. Critical minerals essential to clean tech, defense, and AI have become the new fault lines in global supply chains. The IEA also states that energy has become a central focus of geopolitical power struggles, making it one of the defining economic and security challenges of our time.
more…
electrek.co
November 12, 2025 at 5:43 AM
IEA: Renewables and AI are rapidly transforming the world’s energy future
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Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
November 11, 2025 at 1:00 PM
Robbie Gibb was appointed to the BBC Board by Boris Johnson, was an editorial advisor for GB News, and worked as Theresa May's Director of Comms.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
He is not impartial or neutral. The government should remove him from the Board immediately to protect the BBC's independence.
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As I’ve seen this confused a few times, please note that Robin Gibb was a much-beloved member of the Bee Gees, whilst Robbie Gibb is the BBC board member who also, totally coincidentally, was editorial adviser in the set-up of GB News.
I know, Bee Gees, GBeebies, a bit confusing…
I know, Bee Gees, GBeebies, a bit confusing…
November 11, 2025 at 7:33 AM
As I’ve seen this confused a few times, please note that Robin Gibb was a much-beloved member of the Bee Gees, whilst Robbie Gibb is the BBC board member who also, totally coincidentally, was editorial adviser in the set-up of GB News.
I know, Bee Gees, GBeebies, a bit confusing…
I know, Bee Gees, GBeebies, a bit confusing…
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What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
November 10, 2025 at 10:52 AM
What you’re witnessing is a populist assault on the BBC.
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
This is not an institutional scandal in any meaningful sense of the word. It is an attack on public service broadcasting.
iandunt.substack.com/p/extra-edit...
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By cutting surveys of public health, the US government won't be able to properly tackle problems ranging from drug addiction to food insecurity
The Trump administration is playing peekaboo with reality
By cutting surveys of public health, the US government won't be able to properly tackle problems ranging from drug addiction to food insecurity
www.newscientist.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
By cutting surveys of public health, the US government won't be able to properly tackle problems ranging from drug addiction to food insecurity
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Astonishing video, worth watching in full.
While agreeing in the round,
I've found this (below) both reassuring and highlighting of the need for constant vigilance. There is no perfect end state. See if you can see where the 'thousand year reich' occurs (also, that Roman Empire lasted quite a while).
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9P...
I've found this (below) both reassuring and highlighting of the need for constant vigilance. There is no perfect end state. See if you can see where the 'thousand year reich' occurs (also, that Roman Empire lasted quite a while).
m.youtube.com/watch?v=UY9P...
The History of Europe: Every Year
YouTube video by Cottereau
m.youtube.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Astonishing video, worth watching in full.
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It seems like Elon Musk stoking a civil war in England isn’t good for Tesla’s sales there
It seems like Elon Musk stoking a civil war in England isn’t good for Tesla’s sales there
Tesla’s EV registrations in the UK, its biggest market in Europe, took a dramatic hit in October 2025 — just 511 units — marking one of the brand’s weakest showings in recent memory. That’s a steep drop from 971 in October 2024 and 2,677 in October 2023. The tone of the market is shifting.
Maybe Tesla’s CEO stoking a civil war in England isn’t helping the automaker’s demand in the important market.
more…
electrek.co
November 6, 2025 at 12:35 AM
It seems like Elon Musk stoking a civil war in England isn’t good for Tesla’s sales there
Sign a petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Petition: Ban the public sale of fireworks!
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of ...
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November 5, 2025 at 9:38 AM
Sign a petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
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New national law will turn large parking lots into solar power farms
New national law will turn large parking lots into solar power farms
Starting this month, parking lots in South Korea with more than 80 spaces will be required to install solar canopies and carports. But, unlike similar laws that have been proposed in the US, this new law doesn’t just apply to new construction – existing lots will have to comply as well!
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electrek.co
November 2, 2025 at 12:58 PM
New national law will turn large parking lots into solar power farms
Billions burned in oil and gas tax breaks. Please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
End tax breaks on oil and gas
Sign the petition to stop the giveaway and demand a fair jobs plan needs major people power right now.
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 6:52 AM
Billions burned in oil and gas tax breaks. Please sign: you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/en...
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If you want to understand the emotional end intellectual malaise of British politics, this piece by @mjrobbins.com is a pretty good place to start. It effectively describes a country that has gone mad. open.substack.com/pub/martinro...
November 3, 2025 at 7:20 AM
If you want to understand the emotional end intellectual malaise of British politics, this piece by @mjrobbins.com is a pretty good place to start. It effectively describes a country that has gone mad. open.substack.com/pub/martinro...