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The data used in this article are three months out of date.

I’d love to see the results of a similar survey done now.

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In September, a government-commissioned report warned: "AI's water demand could reach billions of cubic metres annually, posing a substantial threat to water security
worldwide and, critically, within the UK."

"Growth" that does such damage is utterly insane.

Have you read the full thread?

These people are *still* underestimating to an almost comical extent just how fast and severe the climate crisis is.

If you're worrying about finance you clearly haven't understood that this is existential for our civilization with *billions* of lives on the table.

The Representation of the People Bill MUST scrap First Past the Post First Past the Post can no longer deliver real mandates - only chaos. 60% of Brits want it scrapped. Yet the new Representation of the People Bill won’t even touch our rotten voting system, which lea...

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UK energy prices are soaring – and propagandists want to sell you a false reason why | George Monbiot The war on Iran has put fossil-fuel prices centre stage, but don’t believe those who tout ‘maximising the North Sea’ as our salvation, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

This is a really important clarification by George Monbiot

The fossil fuel lobby lies to us

The fossil fuel lobby is very large and powerful

It is important that we learn to recognise it and ignore it

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

UK energy prices are soaring – and propagandists want to sell you a false reason why | George Monbiot The war on Iran has put fossil-fuel prices centre stage, but don’t believe those who tout ‘maximising the North Sea’ as our salvation, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

George Monbiot says this another way in the Guardian

Either way this is a really important message.

www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

After a long day in committee, I’m feeling utterly revived by seeing this great clip of @greenpartyhan.bsky.social making her maiden speech in Parliament.

Her voice is so very, very needed.

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Starmer may face more resignations after release of Mandelson WhatsApp messages, say sources PM has apologised for his handling of Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador, but next tranche of files could contain further damaging details

Let me see if I have got this right. Starmer admits that he made a mistake and takes responsibility, but it is everyone else involved (except Streeting) who has to resign. 🤔

www.theguardian.com/politics/202...

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Introduce Proportional Representation now, for the love of god

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It’s outrageous that the majority of our lawmakers are unelected. Sign now to demand power be placed rightfully in the hands of the people It takes 30 seconds

The Lords is still a home for cronies and donors. Removing the Hereditary Peers isn’t the end. It’s just the start.

Demand a fair, elected second chamber now - sign @electoralreform's call to demand change. It takes 30 seconds.
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Palantir’s NHS England contract ‘opens door to government abuse of power’, health bosses told Health justice charity Medact says data-sharing potential could be used for UK version of US immigration raids

@medact.bsky.social warning how letting Palantir into the NHS represents a serious threat to civil liberties

Peter Thiel may be the world's most dangerous man and should be nowhere near our public services or our personal information

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Whilst it was the #Labour party that created the #NHS, it now wants to kill it.

The #Tories & #Reform also want it gone, replaced by expensive insurance based healthcare.

The #GreenParty is the ONLY political party that want to save it & fund it properly.

Another brilliant reason to #VoteGreen.

Proposed law change will protect abusive men who push women to suicide, campaigners warn Charity criticises new measures that would make it harder for inquests to pass verdict of unlawful killing

"Ministers want to make it harder for inquests to pass verdicts of unlawful killing, which have been crucial in getting justice for women who committed suicide after suffering abuse."

I don't think anyone expected Labour would change course after its electoral drubbing but this is 🤯

🗳️POLL | Reform lead by 4pts

➡️ Ref: 23% (=)
🔵 Con: 19% (+3)
🟢 Grn: 19% (-2)
🔴 Lab: 17% (+1)
🟠 Lib: 14% (=)

-- Seats --
➡️ Ref: 256
🔵 Con: 95
🟢 Grn: 90
🟠 Lib: 85
🟡 SNP: 46
🔴 Lab: 38

Poll: @YouGov, 9-10 Mar (+/- vs 2 Mar)

It’s outrageous that the majority of our lawmakers are unelected. Sign now to demand power be placed rightfully in the hands of the people It takes 30 seconds

The Lords is still a home for cronies and donors. Removing the Hereditary Peers isn’t the end, it’s just the start.

Demand a fair, elected second chamber now

sign @electoralreform's call to demand change.

It takes 30 seconds.

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Reaching net zero by 2050 ‘cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis’ Climate change committee finds move to renewable energy would also bring health, economic and security benefits

"Achieving the UK’s net zero target by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock and bring health and economic benefits while insulating the country against future costs, the government’s climate advisers have forecast."

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Reaching net zero by 2050 ‘cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis’ Climate change committee finds move to renewable energy would also bring health, economic and security benefits Achieving the UK’s net zero target by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock and bring health and economic benefits while insulating the country against future costs, the government’s climate advisers have forecast. Eliminating the UK’s reliance on fossil fuels by adopting renewable energy and green technologies, such as electric vehicles and heat pumps, would be the best and most cost-effective option for the future economy, the Climate Change Committee (CCC) found. Continue reading...

Reaching net zero by 2050 ‘cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis’

Reaching net zero by 2050 ‘cheaper for UK than one fossil fuel crisis’ Climate change committee finds move to renewable energy would also bring health, economic and security benefits

Achieving the UK’s net zero target by 2050 will cost less than a single oil shock and bring health and economic benefits while insulating the country against future costs, the government’s climate advisers have forecast

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Brilliant. Thank you. @simonforstroud.bsky.social please let us, your constituents, know how you vote on this very important protection of our rights.

Keir Starmer and David Lammy are taking an extraordinarily dangerous gamble with our individual liberty This week, MPs will vote on the second reading of the Courts and Tribunals Bill. Don’t let the anodyne name fool you – this is one of the most revolutionary pieces of legislation in our…

NEW BLOGPOST: Keir Starmer and David Lammy are taking an extraordinarily dangerous gamble with our individual liberty

For any MP unsure of how to vote on the government’s proposals to restrict trial by jury.

Today, Parliament will give a second reading to the bill to deprive us of a right to trial in many criminal offences by our peers. I will be keeping an eye on how my Labour MP votes. This is the latest removal of our rights by this authoritarian Labour government.

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This unintended thread 🧵 is worth reading 👇👇👇

At the root of all our problems stands one travesty: politicians’ surrender to the super-rich | George Monbiot There are many excuses for failing to tax the ultra-wealthy. The truth is that governments don’t tackle the problem because they don’t want to, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

It is THE fundamental problem. To survive and prosper we must make billionaires history. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

How much more evidence do we need? The ultra-rich and the governments supporting them will destroy everything for the sake of profit, power and pride. Nothing is precious to them - not human life, not the living world - except their own wealth and status. Our survival depends on resisting them.

Now if only our dear Hanna Spencer's recent attempted assault by RW anti-trans thugs would get as much attention.

I'm livid.

Solidarity with our new fabulous MP 💚

Starmer is a real villain. A former lawyer who is about to destroy the UK jury trial system. NEVER vote Labour again

Hannah Spencer: "I have been appalled at some of the divisive dog whistling campaigning from other parties"