Mike Fourcher
@vouchey.bsky.social
Climate advisor to the British Counsel in Chicago, USA. Former journalist, politico, and red-blooded American.
The hardest thing about living in Chicago's Lincoln Square is deciding which of the 28 places you want to grab a coffee.
Have we gone too far?
Have we gone too far?
August 2, 2025 at 3:10 PM
The hardest thing about living in Chicago's Lincoln Square is deciding which of the 28 places you want to grab a coffee.
Have we gone too far?
Have we gone too far?
I'm going to the Midwest Climate Summit next week in Madison to represent the UK Chicago Consulate. Are you going? Look for our booth!
midwestclimatecollaborative.wustl.edu/summit2025/
midwestclimatecollaborative.wustl.edu/summit2025/
April 22, 2025 at 7:52 PM
I'm going to the Midwest Climate Summit next week in Madison to represent the UK Chicago Consulate. Are you going? Look for our booth!
midwestclimatecollaborative.wustl.edu/summit2025/
midwestclimatecollaborative.wustl.edu/summit2025/
Not enough Chicago. Chicago needs to be bursting from the people. I need Chicago everywhere!
April 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Not enough Chicago. Chicago needs to be bursting from the people. I need Chicago everywhere!
Good. Make them more Chicago.
April 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Good. Make them more Chicago.
Hey ChatGPT: Give me a picture of two Chicagoans.
April 6, 2025 at 10:55 PM
Hey ChatGPT: Give me a picture of two Chicagoans.
Whaddya think, bots? This is getting tiresome.
January 6, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Whaddya think, bots? This is getting tiresome.
Although this is a close second.
December 7, 2024 at 10:26 PM
Although this is a close second.
I have identified the worst Christmas song.
December 7, 2024 at 10:25 PM
I have identified the worst Christmas song.
The UK gov't isn't quite on Bluesky yet, but if you're in Chicago and you're into building decarbonization, come to our roundtable on Dec 10! We'd love to see you there - and then stay for our reception with Consul General Richard Hyde.
www.eventbrite.com/e/illinois-b...
www.eventbrite.com/e/illinois-b...
December 3, 2024 at 9:37 PM
The UK gov't isn't quite on Bluesky yet, but if you're in Chicago and you're into building decarbonization, come to our roundtable on Dec 10! We'd love to see you there - and then stay for our reception with Consul General Richard Hyde.
www.eventbrite.com/e/illinois-b...
www.eventbrite.com/e/illinois-b...
Deportations are a tricky issue.
November 15, 2024 at 4:03 PM
Deportations are a tricky issue.
Do you like old, cool pictures? Then check out the new insta I created of my dad’s pictures from the 1970’s. www.instagram.com/my_dads_pix/...
October 25, 2024 at 3:35 PM
Do you like old, cool pictures? Then check out the new insta I created of my dad’s pictures from the 1970’s. www.instagram.com/my_dads_pix/...
Building wind turbines in New Bedford harbor, Massachusetts. Those pylons are 8-10 stories tall. #climatesky
April 16, 2024 at 7:44 PM
Building wind turbines in New Bedford harbor, Massachusetts. Those pylons are 8-10 stories tall. #climatesky
Good Morning, America. Four hours ago, UNSG Guterres told reporters in Dubai a climate negotiation text would come in minutes. We’re still waiting. When it happens, I’ll have details at heatrising.net
December 11, 2023 at 11:56 AM
Good Morning, America. Four hours ago, UNSG Guterres told reporters in Dubai a climate negotiation text would come in minutes. We’re still waiting. When it happens, I’ll have details at heatrising.net
UNFCCC Sec’y General Simon Stiell just now: “In this final quarter it’s all eyes on the prize. One thing is for sure: I win you lose is a recipe for collective failure.” Daily #COP28 summary here: heatrising.net
December 11, 2023 at 5:25 AM
UNFCCC Sec’y General Simon Stiell just now: “In this final quarter it’s all eyes on the prize. One thing is for sure: I win you lose is a recipe for collective failure.” Daily #COP28 summary here: heatrising.net
Moments ago Alaskan GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski said, “To move to a phase out does not recognize the reality we’re facing.” Read my #COP28 reporting: open.substack.com/pub/heatrisi...
December 10, 2023 at 2:30 PM
Moments ago Alaskan GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski said, “To move to a phase out does not recognize the reality we’re facing.” Read my #COP28 reporting: open.substack.com/pub/heatrisi...
A reported 4,000 media ppl registered at COP28 this year. Here’s the press bullpen. There’s 500 seats here and probably a hundred more seats around the building along with meeting rooms, printers, and lots of power plugs.
December 1, 2023 at 7:02 AM
A reported 4,000 media ppl registered at COP28 this year. Here’s the press bullpen. There’s 500 seats here and probably a hundred more seats around the building along with meeting rooms, printers, and lots of power plugs.
Want to follow the biggest climate meeting of the year? I'll report daily from Dubai from my newsletter: heatrising.net
November 27, 2023 at 1:27 PM
Want to follow the biggest climate meeting of the year? I'll report daily from Dubai from my newsletter: heatrising.net
Tuesday’s APEC announcement between the U.S. and China was new, significant and could lead to many more big announcements down the line.
open.substack.com/pub/heatrisi...
open.substack.com/pub/heatrisi...
November 16, 2023 at 9:24 PM
Tuesday’s APEC announcement between the U.S. and China was new, significant and could lead to many more big announcements down the line.
open.substack.com/pub/heatrisi...
open.substack.com/pub/heatrisi...
Looking at Dubai hotel options and here's a choice! Honestly, I'm not sure why a "Gamer Cave" isn't offered in more places.
October 12, 2023 at 8:20 PM
Looking at Dubai hotel options and here's a choice! Honestly, I'm not sure why a "Gamer Cave" isn't offered in more places.
Chicago Transit Authority has a kids "Trackworker" costume they're selling for Halloween. I'll be danged if this gets appropriated for a sexy grownup costume.
October 10, 2023 at 10:04 PM
Chicago Transit Authority has a kids "Trackworker" costume they're selling for Halloween. I'll be danged if this gets appropriated for a sexy grownup costume.