Kevin Burden
@kevinburden.bsky.social
Media trainer and consultant, specialising in climate change, the environment and social affairs. Live in Cardiff, work globally. Sais yng Nghymru.
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The Telegraph is now having to publish so many corrections to articles where it attempts to find *any angle whatsoever* to attack net-zero polices that it makes sense to start tracking them here.
These are the ones published since Labour won the election.
"We are happy to correct the record."
These are the ones published since Labour won the election.
"We are happy to correct the record."
June 2, 2025 at 4:19 PM
The Telegraph is now having to publish so many corrections to articles where it attempts to find *any angle whatsoever* to attack net-zero polices that it makes sense to start tracking them here.
These are the ones published since Labour won the election.
"We are happy to correct the record."
These are the ones published since Labour won the election.
"We are happy to correct the record."
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This is such a great interview.
Enshittification is everywhere!
Enshittification is everywhere!
🚨ICYMI🚨 Cory Doctorow on the curse of Enshittification and how to fix it. Cory joins @nndroid.bsky.social and @rafaelbehr.bsky.social to discuss the ways we can stop it ➡️ linktr.ee/ohgodwhatnowpod
#tech #technology #enshittification #corydoctorow #OGWN #podcast #techpodcast #digitaldecay #ai
#tech #technology #enshittification #corydoctorow #OGWN #podcast #techpodcast #digitaldecay #ai
November 27, 2025 at 7:03 AM
This is such a great interview.
Enshittification is everywhere!
Enshittification is everywhere!
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Nano Banana Pro also seems to be good at moving the camera when recreating images, which can add a false sense of authenticity to sets of images, for example:
November 27, 2025 at 8:00 AM
Nano Banana Pro also seems to be good at moving the camera when recreating images, which can add a false sense of authenticity to sets of images, for example:
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Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
November 26, 2025 at 1:04 PM
Good morning to Brazilian reporter Manuela Borges, who’s been waiting eleven years for this petty moment. ❤️ 🇧🇷
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We're not doing a very good job of reducing CO₂ emissions from burning fossil fuels, but maybe we can do something about other greenhouse gases like CH₄ from leaky gas wells and pipes, belching cows, and rotting organic matter, N₂O from agriculture, and HFCs from refrigeration.
The fast-fix for global warming that the UN climate summit can’t ignore
Removing so-called ‘short-lived climate pollutants’ from the atmosphere could reduce global warming – fast.
theconversation.com
November 19, 2025 at 9:08 PM
We're not doing a very good job of reducing CO₂ emissions from burning fossil fuels, but maybe we can do something about other greenhouse gases like CH₄ from leaky gas wells and pipes, belching cows, and rotting organic matter, N₂O from agriculture, and HFCs from refrigeration.
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The online investigations toolkit by @bellingcat.com helps reporters discover tools in categories like satellite imagery, maps, and social media, and is designed to help researchers learn how to use each tool with in-depth descriptions.
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Struggling to Find the Right Open Source Tool? Try Bellingcat’s New Online Investigations Toolkit
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November 21, 2025 at 7:30 AM
The online investigations toolkit by @bellingcat.com helps reporters discover tools in categories like satellite imagery, maps, and social media, and is designed to help researchers learn how to use each tool with in-depth descriptions.
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Want to take climate action?
Check out the new Drawdown Explorer!
Check out the new Drawdown Explorer!
The Drawdown Explorer puts the world’s leading climate solutions at your fingertips. 🌍 This quick how-to video will show you how to navigate, discover insights, and turn knowledge into action.
#drawdownexplorer
#drawdownexplorer
November 18, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Want to take climate action?
Check out the new Drawdown Explorer!
Check out the new Drawdown Explorer!
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Bellingcat’s contact email has always been a magnet for people with fairly unusual views; paranoid delusions, sprawling conspiracies, the works. But recently, the pattern has shifted, we’re seeing more and more emails clearly written with ChatGPT.
November 19, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Bellingcat’s contact email has always been a magnet for people with fairly unusual views; paranoid delusions, sprawling conspiracies, the works. But recently, the pattern has shifted, we’re seeing more and more emails clearly written with ChatGPT.
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Trump describes the Saudi government brutally murdering a journalist as “things happen”…
Trump suggests Khashoggi had it coming: "You're mentioning someone that was extremely controversial. A lot of people didn't like that gentleman that you're talking about. Whether you like him or didn't like him, things happen. But he knew nothing about it. You don't have to embarrass our guest."
November 18, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Trump describes the Saudi government brutally murdering a journalist as “things happen”…
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The Drawdown Explorer is the world’s leading platform for science-based climate solutions — bar none.
Here’s a handy “how to” video that shows how to use it for your work on advancing effective climate action.
youtu.be/fldnJBCIYm0?...
Here’s a handy “how to” video that shows how to use it for your work on advancing effective climate action.
youtu.be/fldnJBCIYm0?...
How to use Drawdown Explorer | The world's ultimate climate solutions platform | Project Drawdown
YouTube video by Project Drawdown
youtu.be
November 17, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Drawdown Explorer is the world’s leading platform for science-based climate solutions — bar none.
Here’s a handy “how to” video that shows how to use it for your work on advancing effective climate action.
youtu.be/fldnJBCIYm0?...
Here’s a handy “how to” video that shows how to use it for your work on advancing effective climate action.
youtu.be/fldnJBCIYm0?...
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"Daddy why did you go into politics?"
"Well, I always hoped that one day I might be able to make a difference. Like if people were fleeing war and persecution, and they arrived on our shores desperate and afraid, then maybe I could be the one to suggest we nicked their jewellery."
"Well, I always hoped that one day I might be able to make a difference. Like if people were fleeing war and persecution, and they arrived on our shores desperate and afraid, then maybe I could be the one to suggest we nicked their jewellery."
November 17, 2025 at 11:45 AM
"Daddy why did you go into politics?"
"Well, I always hoped that one day I might be able to make a difference. Like if people were fleeing war and persecution, and they arrived on our shores desperate and afraid, then maybe I could be the one to suggest we nicked their jewellery."
"Well, I always hoped that one day I might be able to make a difference. Like if people were fleeing war and persecution, and they arrived on our shores desperate and afraid, then maybe I could be the one to suggest we nicked their jewellery."
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This is very much the majority/median position in the Labour Party, among Labour voters and the general public.
We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 11:49 AM
This is very much the majority/median position in the Labour Party, among Labour voters and the general public.
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We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
November 17, 2025 at 11:03 AM
We should stop the boats because it's dangerous, and we should stop the scapegoating of immigrants because it's wrong and cruel.
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
Controlled migration is good for the country, helps build our economy and diversity strengthens our communities. (1/6) 🧵
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More Labour MPs starting to express public unease at these proposals. Lots more saying so privately...
The Prime Minister said in September that we are at a fork in the road. These asylum proposals suggest we have taken the wrong turning.
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
The idea that recognised refugees need to be deported is wrong.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Asylum system in UK ‘out of control’ and dividing country, home secretary says
Shabana Mahmood to unveil new proposals modelled on Denmark’s controversial system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:57 PM
More Labour MPs starting to express public unease at these proposals. Lots more saying so privately...
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Mongabay founder and CEO Rhett Ayers Butler launched Mongabay in 1999 with the idea to “to make knowledge accessible and free, and to show that credible reporting could be a form of conservation in itself.”
“We only get so much time on this planet, and I want to make the most of it," says Butler.
“We only get so much time on this planet, and I want to make the most of it," says Butler.
The secret to building a global newsroom? Lead with impact, says Mongabay founder Rhett Ayers Butler
“We only get so much time on this planet, and I want to make the most of it.” That sense of urgency has driven Mongabay founder and CEO Rhett Ayers Butler since his teens, when he visited a…
news.mongabay.com
November 15, 2025 at 11:37 PM
Mongabay founder and CEO Rhett Ayers Butler launched Mongabay in 1999 with the idea to “to make knowledge accessible and free, and to show that credible reporting could be a form of conservation in itself.”
“We only get so much time on this planet, and I want to make the most of it," says Butler.
“We only get so much time on this planet, and I want to make the most of it," says Butler.
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Why is it so hard to run the BBC? Is impartiality possible? Is it even what polarised viewers even want?
An essay for the Weekend FT: www.ft.com/content/7124...
An essay for the Weekend FT: www.ft.com/content/7124...
November 15, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Why is it so hard to run the BBC? Is impartiality possible? Is it even what polarised viewers even want?
An essay for the Weekend FT: www.ft.com/content/7124...
An essay for the Weekend FT: www.ft.com/content/7124...
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I've used the CAT Tracker for years in explaining where we are in addressing climate change. Remember, pledges and targets are just that...the whole Paris Agreement is based on voluntary and nonbonding promises (except to make pledges and report).
CAT Global Update 2025 🚨 Ten years after the #ParisAgreement we see little to no measurable progress in warming projections - for the fourth consecutive year.
The 2035 #NDCs have made no difference to our warming outlook.
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_Global_2...
The 2035 #NDCs have made no difference to our warming outlook.
🔗 bit.ly/CAT_Global_2...
November 13, 2025 at 10:07 AM
I've used the CAT Tracker for years in explaining where we are in addressing climate change. Remember, pledges and targets are just that...the whole Paris Agreement is based on voluntary and nonbonding promises (except to make pledges and report).
Do you work in UK-based TV or radio news? Friends at Climate News Tracker climatenewstracker.org want to get more insight into the way climate change is treated as a subject in Britain's public service broadcast newsrooms ). Could you help by filling out a short survey taking about 15 minutes?
November 12, 2025 at 3:01 PM
Do you work in UK-based TV or radio news? Friends at Climate News Tracker climatenewstracker.org want to get more insight into the way climate change is treated as a subject in Britain's public service broadcast newsrooms ). Could you help by filling out a short survey taking about 15 minutes?
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Probably too much to ask but I'd love to see @davidallengreen.bsky.social's 'could' turn into the Beeb's 'will'!
The letter the BBC could send to Trump in reply to his $1bn claim
12th November 2025 Yesterday this blog offered a close reading of the letter Trump’s lawyers had sent to the British Broadcasting Corporation. As a follow-up, this is a letter that the BBC could se…
davidallengreen.com
November 12, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Probably too much to ask but I'd love to see @davidallengreen.bsky.social's 'could' turn into the Beeb's 'will'!
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Net zero is one of the many areas where commentators are out-of-touch with public opinion in Britain. There is still broad support for cutting carbon emissions - except from among Reform supporters, who are the outliers.
🧵/ How far does the public support net zero?
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
Support: 60%
Oppose: 25%
Net support by party
Green: +81
Lib Dem: +67
Lab: +64
Con: +11
Reform: -44
yougov.co.uk/politics/art...
November 11, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Net zero is one of the many areas where commentators are out-of-touch with public opinion in Britain. There is still broad support for cutting carbon emissions - except from among Reform supporters, who are the outliers.
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BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
November 12, 2025 at 8:06 AM
BBC Under Attack: Pot and Kettle Special
The new Private Eye is out now.
The new Private Eye is out now.
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Chris Mason on R4 says “ let’s be transparent about this” then quotes briefings without naming names. Clear example the problem at BBC.
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Chris Mason on R4 says “ let’s be transparent about this” then quotes briefings without naming names. Clear example the problem at BBC.
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Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
How the government captured the BBC
A right-wing cabal, largely unaccountable, is waging war on the principles that made our public broadcaster great. It must not succeed
www.prospectmagazine.co.uk
November 10, 2025 at 3:52 PM
Nearly two years ago, I wrote about the extraordinary influence of former Tory spin doctor Sir Robbie Gibb on the BBC. It's still a helpful backgrounder for what's going on now. New readers start here: www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/ideas/media/...
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China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds
World’s biggest polluter on track to hit peak emissions target early but miss goal for cutting carbon intensity
China’s carbon dioxide emissions have been flat or falling for 18 months, analysis reveals, adding evidence to the hope that the world’s biggest polluter has managed to hit its target of peak CO2 emissions well ahead of schedule.
Rapid increases in the deployment of solar and wind power generation – which grew by 46% and 11% respectively in the third quarter of this year – meant the country’s energy sector emissions remained flat, even as the demand for electricity increased. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 12:07 AM
China’s CO2 emissions have been flat or falling for past 18 months, analysis finds