Wonkish
@wonkish.bsky.social
Soft left(ie), former Labour staffer, and a tech/climate nerd who follows US politics a lot for a Brit. He/him + 🏳️🌈.
Mentioning it partly as if your house is badly sealed it might slightly mitigate the huge amount of pollution fires release, though not by that much, but also low-key been in "is it preachy to mention this to a mutual?" vs. "she has kids so are you obliged to check she's aware?" mode for a while.
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Mentioning it partly as if your house is badly sealed it might slightly mitigate the huge amount of pollution fires release, though not by that much, but also low-key been in "is it preachy to mention this to a mutual?" vs. "she has kids so are you obliged to check she's aware?" mode for a while.
Even the newest supposedly clean burning wood stoves have been found to still emit a fuckton of pollution inside, alongside what ends up outside. Open fires are the most dangerous though. Can suggest possible air quality sensors if you're interested in monitoring it.
The hidden health risks of wood-burning and eco stoves in homes | University of Surrey
www.surrey.ac.uk
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Even the newest supposedly clean burning wood stoves have been found to still emit a fuckton of pollution inside, alongside what ends up outside. Open fires are the most dangerous though. Can suggest possible air quality sensors if you're interested in monitoring it.
..though as I’m also a bit of an air quality nerd, this reminded me that I should probably ask if you’re aware that the fire I’ve seen you refer to a few times, is incredibly bad for air quality? To be blunt, especially if I had kids, I would never be okay using one, they're terrible for health.
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
..though as I’m also a bit of an air quality nerd, this reminded me that I should probably ask if you’re aware that the fire I’ve seen you refer to a few times, is incredibly bad for air quality? To be blunt, especially if I had kids, I would never be okay using one, they're terrible for health.
Though as an energy efficiency nerd I feel obliged to say that improving the insulation and airtightness would likely be much better, better environmentally, save $, and done well (especially if you get to airtightness levels where you use energy recovery ventilation) you won’t have mould issues.
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
Though as an energy efficiency nerd I feel obliged to say that improving the insulation and airtightness would likely be much better, better environmentally, save $, and done well (especially if you get to airtightness levels where you use energy recovery ventilation) you won’t have mould issues.
ICYMI, though if you've got a ducted heating system, while there are some potential pitfalls with them and you have to maintain them, @techconnectify.bsky.social has a video about whole house humidifiers.
The Best Humidifier
A good humidifier keeps your home’s moisture levels comfortable without overdoing it or making a mess.
www.nytimes.com
January 15, 2026 at 2:42 PM
ICYMI, though if you've got a ducted heating system, while there are some potential pitfalls with them and you have to maintain them, @techconnectify.bsky.social has a video about whole house humidifiers.
@gamersnexus.bsky.social Some more ‘fun’ stuff for you to talk about when you go visit them.
January 15, 2026 at 2:11 PM
@gamersnexus.bsky.social Some more ‘fun’ stuff for you to talk about when you go visit them.
*sets his MSN Messenger status to "Love in, love out, find the feeling, scream in, scream out, time for healing"*
January 15, 2026 at 6:39 AM
*sets his MSN Messenger status to "Love in, love out, find the feeling, scream in, scream out, time for healing"*
One minute before you posted this:
These ICE agents are going to be fending off a guy riding a moose and a woman armed with a lobster when they go to Maine
January 15, 2026 at 5:05 AM
One minute before you posted this:
It's more whether the pasture is a place, a concept, a person, or some combination etc.
January 15, 2026 at 2:32 AM
It's more whether the pasture is a place, a concept, a person, or some combination etc.
Legit think that would work for you as a line on Grindr, though guys might be confused about the "common pasture" thing.
January 15, 2026 at 1:27 AM
Legit think that would work for you as a line on Grindr, though guys might be confused about the "common pasture" thing.
It's always fun when you make a facial expression you can really feel yourself making..
a man in a suit and tie is making a funny face while looking at the camera .
Alt: Steve Carell making a disgusted facial expression.
media.tenor.com
January 15, 2026 at 12:56 AM
It's always fun when you make a facial expression you can really feel yourself making..
This definitely isn't the first time I've heard about it as a British person..
www.europarl.europa.eu
January 15, 2026 at 12:36 AM
This definitely isn't the first time I've heard about it as a British person..
[the Milhouse eyebrow GIF would be here as well if I could add a GIF to a post which already has an image]
January 14, 2026 at 10:57 PM
[the Milhouse eyebrow GIF would be here as well if I could add a GIF to a post which already has an image]
While it's not quite my preferred aesthetic, TiL Honda have coming later this year:
Honda Super-N Prototype
Discover more about the Honda Super-N Prototype — launching in the UK in 2026 with new BOOST mode. Pre-register & explore Honda's electric compact EV.
www.honda.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 9:36 PM
While it's not quite my preferred aesthetic, TiL Honda have coming later this year:
..do you think Renault is a German company?
January 14, 2026 at 9:22 PM
..do you think Renault is a German company?
I mean, they're faster, have a better ride, are much cheaper to run, don't emit any pollution, and don't waste around 70-80% of the energy you pay for to run them, but sure..
January 14, 2026 at 7:14 PM
I mean, they're faster, have a better ride, are much cheaper to run, don't emit any pollution, and don't waste around 70-80% of the energy you pay for to run them, but sure..
Or if you prefer a VW/German made car:
Cupra Born Review 2026, Price & Specs
Read the definitive Cupra Born 2026 review from the expert What Car? team. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars.
www.whatcar.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:52 PM
Or if you prefer a VW/German made car:
Just imagining how hyped you'd be if you could get the massive array of similarly sized vehicles available in Europe.
Renault 5 Review 2026, Price & Specs
Read the definitive Renault 5 2026 review from the expert What Car? team. Check specs, prices, performance and compare with similar cars.
www.whatcar.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Just imagining how hyped you'd be if you could get the massive array of similarly sized vehicles available in Europe.
While confessions can often be coerced etc, this feels obligatory:
A Defendant Stupidly Interrupting His Lawyer's Closing Remarks
YouTube video by Game Changer Shorts
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 3:01 PM
While confessions can often be coerced etc, this feels obligatory:
Very badly? Are you also going to ask us if water makes things wet?
January 14, 2026 at 2:47 PM
Very badly? Are you also going to ask us if water makes things wet?
“Look, I promise you I’m not going to murder any *more* people, so that’s fine, right?”
January 14, 2026 at 2:09 PM
“Look, I promise you I’m not going to murder any *more* people, so that’s fine, right?”
Also, does the Westminster media really not know the word twink? You’re welcome to call him an evil twink etc.
January 14, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Also, does the Westminster media really not know the word twink? You’re welcome to call him an evil twink etc.
I always referred to them as twinkkippers.
January 14, 2026 at 1:54 PM
I always referred to them as twinkkippers.