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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 22h

Thanks to Duncan Oswald from Sage, our partners in Carbon Commons, and to Emma Kisby for chairing our panel.

Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 22h

I think there is considerable early adopter advantage here in an otherwise quite crowded field - but carbon accountants should do this primarily because it will mean they will be able to do their work with integrity.

We will soon find out what culture the industry chooses.

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 22h

So now is a critical moment. If key players support what’s possible now, supply chain carbon accounting will rapidly become a greatly more valuable exercise for all and fundamentally fit for purpose. If not it will feel like a wilful decision to ignore problems and continue to put up with junk.

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 22h

I sincerely hope the industry went through a gate today from which it is not prepared to go back, especially and specifically on the need for counting everything (system completeness) and greater transparency.

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 22h

The event was a chance for a step-change in the quality and integrity of the whole carbon accounting industry - putting behind the problems that have plagued it unnecessarily for many years. There was energy in the room, and plenty who now understand both the issues and how solvable they are.

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 22h

What a great achievement for the CarbonAccounting Alliance to convene such energy and participation at its first conference today!

I was glad to have the opportunity to spell out some of the current problems and opportunities in carbon accounting ⬇️

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Small World Consulting @smallworldconsult.bsky.social · 1d

Great crowd at the Carbon Accounting Alliance's 1st conference today!

@mikebernerslee.bsky.social was on stage with Sage's Duncan Oswald, chaired by Emma Kisby, talking about #CarbonCommons - our joint project to make carbon accounting system complete:

www.sw-consulting.co.uk/carbon-commons

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 1d

I’ll be talking at the Carbon accounting Alliance today about the step change that this industry is so long overdue for.

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 1d

This is one of the critical questions for humanity right. We have to learn how to contain persuasive and manipulative psychopaths instead of promoting the to top leadership positions.

The Great Simplification @tgspodcast.bsky.social · 1d

Forensic psychologist Dr. Reid Meloy is a widely cited authority on psychopathy, personality disorders, and targeted violence. He knows a thing or two about what we do with these "dark triad" individuals.

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 1d

Carbon offsets are, and always have been, a complete and utter con, designed to permit business as usual and free-market capitalism in the fast lane

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Carbon offsets fail to cut global heating due to ‘intractable’ systemic problems, study says

Analysis of 25 years of evidence shows most schemes are poor quality and fail to lower emissions

www.theguardian.com

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 2d

It was great to be at @thepackhub.bsky.social last week talking about innovation in packaging and the position of the packaging challenge in the context of the other big issues facing humanity in 2025.

Extended Producer Responsibility is one lever to help pull packaging into a sustainable future.

Small World Consulting @smallworldconsult.bsky.social · 2d

Who pays the cost of packaing?

As of last week, larger company that import or supply packaging in the UK must now pay fees under Extended Producer Responsibility.

What is EPR and how what impact could it have?

#GreenSky #EPR #recycling #packaging

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Indy Voices @independentvoices.bsky.social · 10d

Fossil fuel companies are making a packet while the world burns, writes @mikebernerslee.bsky.social. The only way to stop that is to start hitting them in the pocket www.independent.co.uk/independentp...

To avoid climate catastrophe, we must take on Big Oil

Fossil fuel companies are making a packet while the world burns, writes Mike Berners-Lee. The only way to stop that is to start hitting them in the pocket

www.independent.co.uk

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 12d

Any decission on this should have been informed by experts on rehabilitation and crime reduction not populism. So frustrating. I’m just back from Coppenhagan where they treat offenders with respect and there is so little crime people leave bikes unlocked www.theguardian.com/law/2025/sep...

Ministers plan to allow naming and shaming of offenders completing community sentences

Exclusive: critics say the move, part of the sentencing bill for England and Wales, would bring shame upon families of offenders

www.theguardian.com

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Small World Consulting @smallworldconsult.bsky.social · 15d

Would more plants in our diets be a good thing for us as a nation?

It would give us:

🩺 Improved health and reduced burden on the NHS.

🥕 Stronger food security by growing more fruit and veg in the UK.

🚜 More jobs and a boost to farm profits from expanding horticulture.

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Just 9% of children and 17% of adults meet the 'five a day' recommendation for fruit and vegetables. National Diet and Nutrition Survey, June 2025.

Only 53% of vegetables and 16% of fruit are home grown. The right support from government could transform our horticulture sector... into a vibrant contributor to our rural economy and food security.
John Walgate, CEO, British Growers Association.

73% of peopel said health campaigns should provide more information about how to access, prepare and cook healthy foods easily and cheaply. Survey by the plan sponsors, May 2025.

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 19d

Trump, Farage are agents of a fossil fuel industry fighting to keep its dominance.

To stop the culture wars, we must face the crisis head-on.

The National Emergency Briefing on #climate & #nature will put MPs & leaders in front of the unfiltered science: risks and solutions 🌍🔥
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National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature

An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats arising from the climate & nature crisis to an invite-only audience. Westminster Central Hall, 27 November. Has your MP confirmed yet?

www.nebriefing.org

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 20d

Climate Fresk workshops have proved to be a brilliant way for millions of people around the world to become informed and engaged citizens. Now the amazing and dynamic people at Future Proof Cumbria are bringing this to Kendal. www.facebook.com/100064874550...
Sign up and bring freinds!

Futureproof Cumbria

🌍 Feeling overwhelmed by the climate crisis? Turn that anxiety into action. 🤝Join us in Kendal for Climate Fresk - a 3-hour session that breaks down the science of climate change in a way that's...

www.facebook.com

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · 24d

This briefing has an amazing, top line up. Even those who think they already know all the essentials of climate and nature are likely to gain transformative insights. Please press your MP to be there .

Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 28d

This November, 8 top experts, chaired by Prof @mikebernerslee.bsky.social will deliver an essential briefing to politicians and influential people on the climate and nature emergency—outlining threats & solutions.

Has your MP confirmed yet? Enter your postcode to find out:
www.nebriefing.org

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Simon Oldridge @sioldridge.bsky.social · 28d

This November, 8 top experts, chaired by Prof @mikebernerslee.bsky.social will deliver an essential briefing to politicians and influential people on the climate and nature emergency—outlining threats & solutions.

Has your MP confirmed yet? Enter your postcode to find out:
www.nebriefing.org

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · Sep 8

A world that can't stop this genocide doesn't stand a chance of dealing with any of the global challenges we face.

Join me in signing this letter - such a simple act.

What does it say about your business if it hasn't signed?

businessleadersforpeace.com

Business Leaders for Peace

We are UK business leaders, founders and professionals calling for urgent action to prevent genocide in Gaza. Sign the letter. Join us.

businessleadersforpeace.com

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · Sep 3

How can we make dishonesty in politics unacceptable here in Kendal — and everywhere?

📖 Insights from A Climate of Truth
⚖️ A law to ban political deception - how it would work?
❓ Panel and in-depth Q&A
💡 Space for your ideas

www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/mike-b...

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · Sep 3

This cross-party event brings together Mike Berners-Lee (author of Climate of Truth), Jennifer Nadel @jennifernadel.bsky.social (CEO of @compinpolitics.bsky.social), Jessica Townsend (co-founder of @mpwatch.bsky.social) and representatives from four political parties to ask:

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · Sep 3

Honesty in Politics
📆 11 Sept, 7 pm
📍 Brewery Arts Centre, Kendal
🎫 Book tickets: www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/mike-b...

Whatever it is you care about most – immigration, inequality, Gaza, climate, Ukraine – progress depends on one thing: raising the standards of honesty in our politics.

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Small World Consulting @smallworldconsult.bsky.social · Sep 1

The climate doesn't care how many renewables we have - only how little fossil fuels we burn.

@mikebernerslee.bsky.social explains why making things more efficient increases the amount we use.

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · Aug 29

Honesty in Politics: Sept 11 Brewery, Kendal
A non-partisan event to nail how we can raise the standard - locally and nationaly. I'll talk from my book 'A Climate of Truth'. Then 4 political parties will be represented in a panel debate with plenty of Q&A.
www.breweryarts.co.uk/event/mike-b...

Mike Berners-Lee: Honesty in Politics

Book tickets for Mike Berners-Lee: Honesty in Politics and discover more Literature at Brewery Arts - Kendal.

www.breweryarts.co.uk

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Mike Berners-Lee @mikebernerslee.bsky.social · Jul 29

A world that can't even stop the Gaza genocide doesn't stand a hope of dealing with climate or any other global social or environmental issue or facet of the wider poly/meta crisis. This now makes Gaza the critical point of focus for anyone who cares about anything beyond short term self interest.

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