Adrian Cottey
@short-drain.bsky.social
Sport watcher, player, especially cricket and walking sports. Dog lover, especially border and bearded collies. Farming, gardening, food and Science addict and planet hugger.
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Great piece on pressures on European state pension schemes including this chart showing comparative cost now and projection to 2070. UK costs relatively low in comparison to most others www.ft.com/content/9c3c...
January 15, 2026 at 7:53 AM
Great piece on pressures on European state pension schemes including this chart showing comparative cost now and projection to 2070. UK costs relatively low in comparison to most others www.ft.com/content/9c3c...
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Last year China installed more than half of all wind and solar added globally.
Last week Trump said China is only selling solar and wind Turbines and not using them at home
He lied big time
e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
Last week Trump said China is only selling solar and wind Turbines and not using them at home
He lied big time
e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
Photos Capture the Breathtaking Scale of China's Wind and Solar Buildout
e360.yale.edu
January 15, 2026 at 11:07 AM
Last year China installed more than half of all wind and solar added globally.
Last week Trump said China is only selling solar and wind Turbines and not using them at home
He lied big time
e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
Last week Trump said China is only selling solar and wind Turbines and not using them at home
He lied big time
e360.yale.edu/digest/china...
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Maybe repost the stories that get it right, instead of the outlets that usually get it wrong. We all know mainstream media is failing this subject. insideclimatenews.org/news/1301202...
New Climate Reports Show ‘Unprecedented Run of Global Heat’ - Inside Climate News
Data from multiple international agencies shows the reality of a rapidly warming world.
insideclimatenews.org
January 14, 2026 at 8:15 AM
Maybe repost the stories that get it right, instead of the outlets that usually get it wrong. We all know mainstream media is failing this subject. insideclimatenews.org/news/1301202...
Or how about, “3rd hottest year on record confirms 1.5c rise target is dead”
"Global temperatures dip in 2025......'
What a really stupid headline. You just know this will be jumped on by the deniers
Why FFS lead with this, rather than the 3rd hottest year on record, or 3 years with the average temperature just a fraction this side of 1.5C
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
What a really stupid headline. You just know this will be jumped on by the deniers
Why FFS lead with this, rather than the 3rd hottest year on record, or 3 years with the average temperature just a fraction this side of 1.5C
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Global temperatures dip in 2025 but more heat records on way, scientists warn
The last three years were Earth's hottest on record, as humanity's carbon emissions continue to heat the planet.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 14, 2026 at 8:48 AM
Or how about, “3rd hottest year on record confirms 1.5c rise target is dead”
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A protester is currently lying in a hospital bed with a piece of shrapnel in his neck 7mm from his carotid artery.
While he lay bleeding on the pavement, blinded in his left eye, gasping for air, agents did not call a medic. They dragged him and sneered: "You're going to lose your eye."
While he lay bleeding on the pavement, blinded in his left eye, gasping for air, agents did not call a medic. They dragged him and sneered: "You're going to lose your eye."
January 14, 2026 at 4:43 AM
A protester is currently lying in a hospital bed with a piece of shrapnel in his neck 7mm from his carotid artery.
While he lay bleeding on the pavement, blinded in his left eye, gasping for air, agents did not call a medic. They dragged him and sneered: "You're going to lose your eye."
While he lay bleeding on the pavement, blinded in his left eye, gasping for air, agents did not call a medic. They dragged him and sneered: "You're going to lose your eye."
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1.5oC has been ‘dead in the water’ for some time.
We need to move quickly to adaptation & mitigation.
What happens to your children is due to uncaring, greedy #FossilFuel companies & supporters. They’ve ignored the warnings, but your children won’t be able to ignore their reality
We need to move quickly to adaptation & mitigation.
What happens to your children is due to uncaring, greedy #FossilFuel companies & supporters. They’ve ignored the warnings, but your children won’t be able to ignore their reality
January 14, 2026 at 8:22 AM
1.5oC has been ‘dead in the water’ for some time.
We need to move quickly to adaptation & mitigation.
What happens to your children is due to uncaring, greedy #FossilFuel companies & supporters. They’ve ignored the warnings, but your children won’t be able to ignore their reality
We need to move quickly to adaptation & mitigation.
What happens to your children is due to uncaring, greedy #FossilFuel companies & supporters. They’ve ignored the warnings, but your children won’t be able to ignore their reality
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New: We estimate that in 2025, US greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4%, marking a change from the prior two years of decreases in emissions. Emissions also grew faster than the economy in 2025, reversing the decoupling of emissions and economic activity of the prior two years.
January 13, 2026 at 4:18 PM
New: We estimate that in 2025, US greenhouse gas emissions increased by 2.4%, marking a change from the prior two years of decreases in emissions. Emissions also grew faster than the economy in 2025, reversing the decoupling of emissions and economic activity of the prior two years.
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Right after Renée Good’s disgusting murder, a ICE goon was filmed kicking her memorial candles.
Absolutely vile.
Absolutely vile.
January 8, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Right after Renée Good’s disgusting murder, a ICE goon was filmed kicking her memorial candles.
Absolutely vile.
Absolutely vile.
They need to use the appropriate words - kidnap, theft, bullying, lies, misogyny…I could go on obviously
While Trump's threats to sue hangs over it
be prepared for every 'verified' BBC story
to be 100% toadying sycophancy
"Manufacturing consent. Incredibly sick.
This is the BBC to its staff."
via Matthew Collings
be prepared for every 'verified' BBC story
to be 100% toadying sycophancy
"Manufacturing consent. Incredibly sick.
This is the BBC to its staff."
via Matthew Collings
January 7, 2026 at 10:43 AM
They need to use the appropriate words - kidnap, theft, bullying, lies, misogyny…I could go on obviously
What a great win:win!
Keep this in mind when people claim cars mean business — closing Central #Madrid to cars over holidays resulted in a 9.5% boost in retail spending on its main shopping street: STUDY.
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
There was also a 71% drop in air pollution.
Via @carltonreid.com in @forbes.com. #citymakingmath #citiesforpeople
www.forbes.com
January 7, 2026 at 10:37 AM
What a great win:win!
Every European country needs to be asserting this very clearly
UK Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper:
"Let me be very clear... Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark... The future of Greenland is a matter for the Greenlanders and Danes, and no one else."
"Let me be very clear... Greenland is part of the Kingdom of Denmark... The future of Greenland is a matter for the Greenlanders and Danes, and no one else."
January 5, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Every European country needs to be asserting this very clearly
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If ever there were a time you might want a separate but equal branch of the United States government to run a check on the president, it would be now ….
January 4, 2026 at 1:14 PM
If ever there were a time you might want a separate but equal branch of the United States government to run a check on the president, it would be now ….
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If Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan right now, and toppled the president there, on what grounds would the United States object? Or have any credibility to say anything?
January 3, 2026 at 1:13 PM
If Xi Jinping invaded Taiwan right now, and toppled the president there, on what grounds would the United States object? Or have any credibility to say anything?
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French Foreign Ministry: “The removal of Maduro from power and the violation of sovereignty constitute a serious act of aggression against the dignity of the Venezuelan people and their right to determine their own future.
January 3, 2026 at 3:02 PM
French Foreign Ministry: “The removal of Maduro from power and the violation of sovereignty constitute a serious act of aggression against the dignity of the Venezuelan people and their right to determine their own future.
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Isn't it fantastic to be a sovereign nation once again, able to make our own rules and not bend to the demands of foreign politicians?
December 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Isn't it fantastic to be a sovereign nation once again, able to make our own rules and not bend to the demands of foreign politicians?
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This is disgraceful! Which idiot encouraged people to vote for the Brexit that made this inevitable?
December 30, 2025 at 9:48 AM
This is disgraceful! Which idiot encouraged people to vote for the Brexit that made this inevitable?
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Nothing to see here. This is definitely a normal post that perfectly demonstrates appropriate behavior for a man with grave responsibilities to the nation and absolutely, positively does not show psychological derangement and incapacity to serve as president under section 4 of the 25th Amendment.
December 25, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Nothing to see here. This is definitely a normal post that perfectly demonstrates appropriate behavior for a man with grave responsibilities to the nation and absolutely, positively does not show psychological derangement and incapacity to serve as president under section 4 of the 25th Amendment.
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Just a little warning, folks.
Where are our mitigation plans for food security?????
Where are our mitigation plans for food security?????
December 24, 2025 at 8:43 AM
Just a little warning, folks.
Where are our mitigation plans for food security?????
Where are our mitigation plans for food security?????
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Essential weekend viewing in bite sized episodes.
The superb and informative National Emergency Briefing that was held in Westminster recently is now available on YouTube speech by speech.
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
#climatechange #NEBriefing #nature #action
The superb and informative National Emergency Briefing that was held in Westminster recently is now available on YouTube speech by speech.
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
#climatechange #NEBriefing #nature #action
The National Emergency Briefing
The National Emergency Briefing was held on in Westminster Central Hall on the 27th November. Eight leading experts, chaired by Professor Mike Berners-Lee, gave a concise, high-level and unfiltered br...
www.youtube.com
December 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Essential weekend viewing in bite sized episodes.
The superb and informative National Emergency Briefing that was held in Westminster recently is now available on YouTube speech by speech.
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
#climatechange #NEBriefing #nature #action
The superb and informative National Emergency Briefing that was held in Westminster recently is now available on YouTube speech by speech.
www.youtube.com/@nebriefing
#climatechange #NEBriefing #nature #action
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Please also consider signing the letter to the PM and media chiefs requesting they adhere to their charters and hold a televised event.
Thank you.
Thank you.
December 12, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Please also consider signing the letter to the PM and media chiefs requesting they adhere to their charters and hold a televised event.
Thank you.
Thank you.
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📢 Great news: according to new research, reaching net zero by 2050 is set to be the cheapest option for Great Britain - as seen in projections by the National Energy System Operator (NESO), that manages the UK’s energy infrastructure.
👉 Find out more: www.carbonbrief.org/net-zero-sce...
👉 Find out more: www.carbonbrief.org/net-zero-sce...
Net-zero scenario is ‘cheapest option’ for UK, says energy system operator - Carbon Brief
A scenario that meets the “net-zero by 2050” goal would be the “cheapest” option for the UK, according to the National Energy System Operator
www.carbonbrief.org
December 11, 2025 at 1:23 PM
📢 Great news: according to new research, reaching net zero by 2050 is set to be the cheapest option for Great Britain - as seen in projections by the National Energy System Operator (NESO), that manages the UK’s energy infrastructure.
👉 Find out more: www.carbonbrief.org/net-zero-sce...
👉 Find out more: www.carbonbrief.org/net-zero-sce...
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On the 10th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement, you’re going to hear a lot about the progress we’ve made — people saying we “are” heading to 2.5 degrees heating instead of four.
I deeply regret to tell you that this is complacent misinformation.
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I deeply regret to tell you that this is complacent misinformation.
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December 12, 2025 at 12:50 PM
On the 10th Anniversary of the Paris Agreement, you’re going to hear a lot about the progress we’ve made — people saying we “are” heading to 2.5 degrees heating instead of four.
I deeply regret to tell you that this is complacent misinformation.
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I deeply regret to tell you that this is complacent misinformation.
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Donald Trump, Jr.’s net worth has increased six-fold since his father was reelected.
Eric Trump has gotten ten times richer over the same time period.
Funny how that works, huh?
Eric Trump has gotten ten times richer over the same time period.
Funny how that works, huh?
December 9, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Donald Trump, Jr.’s net worth has increased six-fold since his father was reelected.
Eric Trump has gotten ten times richer over the same time period.
Funny how that works, huh?
Eric Trump has gotten ten times richer over the same time period.
Funny how that works, huh?
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Don't look away from this tragedy - this is a sign of things to come as we head to 2ºC
I sound like a broken record - we are *utterly* unprepared.
We need to *urgently* have a clear view of the risks and do something about robust early warning systems that reach people on the ground timeously!
I sound like a broken record - we are *utterly* unprepared.
We need to *urgently* have a clear view of the risks and do something about robust early warning systems that reach people on the ground timeously!
The death toll from climate-fuelled floods in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand is now more than 1,750 with heavy rains continuing
My latest for @aljazeera.com
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
My latest for @aljazeera.com
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/12...
Heavy rains hamper recovery as death toll from floods in Asia exceeds 1,750
Hundreds more people are still missing as intensive rains pose new dangers in Indonesia and Sri Lanka.
www.aljazeera.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:40 AM
Don't look away from this tragedy - this is a sign of things to come as we head to 2ºC
I sound like a broken record - we are *utterly* unprepared.
We need to *urgently* have a clear view of the risks and do something about robust early warning systems that reach people on the ground timeously!
I sound like a broken record - we are *utterly* unprepared.
We need to *urgently* have a clear view of the risks and do something about robust early warning systems that reach people on the ground timeously!