And why isn't UK doing it?

We label “organic” foods as if they’re something different.

We’re doing it backwards.

We should label foods that are processed as they are what’s unnatural.

Europeans want more renewables, even if it increases energy bills Public enthusiasm for clean energy comes as the Iran war exposes Europe’s vulnerability to global oil and gas markets.

Huge poll explodes the growing contention that #netzero should be dropped as unpopular. Most Europeans want #renewables expanded even if they cost more (which they don’t). Few would go for fossil fuels even if they were cheaper which they aren’t).
www.politico.eu/article/poll...

'...Then they came for the trade unionists
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a trade unionist
Then they came for the Jews
And I did not speak out
Because I was not a Jew
Then they came for me
And there was no one left
To speak out for me.'

(From Martin Neimoller)

I remember standing in front of it for the first time and it sent shivers down my spine. To believe that I was there looking at this amazing creation by Caravaggio.

“This is a grave and era-defining moment for the world. Donald Trump is making wilder and increasingly concerning threats by the hour. “If Trump follows through and attacks civilian targets, Keir Starmer must immediately recall Parliament. The Prime Minister must also withdraw US access to UK bases now. “MPs must be given a chance to hold the Government to account and prevent the UK from being complicit in war crimes and breaches of international law.” ED DAVEY MP

This is a grave and era-defining moment for the world. Donald Trump is making wilder and increasingly concerning threats by the hour.

Starmer should immediately & unequivocally ban access to British airspace to US warplanes. The UK should not be accomplice to a US President who is threatening more war crimes. Period.

That looks amazing. So close to me and I've never been. Thanks for sharing. I love your posts.

Clippy the paperclip says, “it looks like you are buying a book - can I help you?”

We are open until 4 today, so if you’re passing, stop in for a book!

Or if you’re passing the website, you can pop in there for a book too! - Michael

Did BBC radio 4 #Today programme really just do a whole package about drilling in the N Sea without once even mentioning #climate change? And not having anyone challenging the one-sided claims of former BP boss? So irresponsible #bbcr4today

How many times does this need to be repeated?

What do you mean, reveal yourself? I thought you were The Bear!

Dog cafes: How pet friendly should businesses be? As society becomes more dog friendly, what does it mean for those who don't see them as man's best friend?

www.bbc.co.uk/news/videos/...

Understood. We've got one of our own.

Please come back, America. We miss you.

Thanks very much Jill, for some reason it still doesn't. But I've managed to find a link that does. Thank you for alerting me to this petition.

Link not working for me either. Can't see the petition on their website either.

Yes, please! And we should be grateful after all the upset we caused the EU.

Presumably it's cheaper than shipping stuff from the other side of the world.

‘The sums don’t add up’: UK farmers struggle as Iran war drives up costs Prices of crucial farming inputs such as fuel and fertiliser skyrocketed just before the spring planting season

“About a third of the global seaborne trade in fertilisers passes through the strait of Hormuz”

Time to plant more peas, beans & other nitrogen-fixing legumes, and cut down on excess fertiliser applications - which are also killing rivers & wildflowers:

www.theguardian.com/business/202...

Hannah is a breath of fresh air. Listen to her words.

It's like a dream.

We urge the government in the strongest possible terms to rule out legalising this large-scale theft.

And to AI companies we say: stop stealing our books!

buff.ly/cYnU2Mw

#DontStealThisBook

Dear everyone,

As per the post from the Bodleian librarian below, AI bots and scrapers are putting just about every website under great pressure, British History Online included.

A lot of excellent tech staff are working hard to keep everything working, but outages and siruptions are inevitable.

Yes, please. It's not controversial.

An amazing, uplifting story!😀

Greens overtake Labour in sensational poll The Greens have polled higher than Labour in the latest poll by YouGov, which puts them only two points off Reform UK and five ahead of the governing party.

"Of those who voted Labour [in 2024], just 37% would vote Labour again".
Read that again to absorb the full, astonishing weight of what it means.
Starmer, Reeves and co have burnt their house down.
news.sky.com/story/greens...

And don't forget many of us over 60s are Green Party supporters too! 😀
💚 #GreenParty @zackpolanski.bsky.social

Hurray! #GreenMP

#R4Today