I’m beginning to worry that we are normalising the idea of a future war, and developing actions to fulfil their this prophecy, rather than working to build peaceful relationships news.sky.com/story/warnin...
Not a moment too soon, community relations in the uk are very fragile. This new strategy is vital, but has to have long term investment and commitment - and will not be sufficient in itself. And is it enough to win hearts and minds? www.gov.uk/government/p...
Great story for sustainability, family firm using returnable refillable bottles rather than plastic or glass use energy to crush and reconstruct them. Deposit system seems a no-brainer for all wine, beer, soft drinks and more
This is so disappointing - especially when local food sourcing could tackle UPF and help build cohesion tedcantle.co.uk/local-food-h...
“What happens next after the MHRA halts puberty blockers trial?”
Great article illustrating the inevitable confusion when ideology is brought into scientific study.
www.thetimes.com/article/3f2d...
Perhaps the ultimate ‘flat-earther’ but with far greater consequences for the future of everyone on our planet. More than 99% of scientific studies confirm the reality of man made climate change
It’s never been more obvious - or more necessary - but who’s listening? Our politicians are too busy fighting their ‘culture wars’
‘Global Water Bankruptcy’ will have major political, social and economic consequences. This is hardly discussed, yet alone acted upon. Tackling the challenge of data centres might be a good start. The potential impact on cohesion goes much further x.com/unherd/statu...
This is a great campaign to get behind in the UK - it is a misuse of charity status and funding. And more than that, women are fundamentally disadvantaged by doctrine of religious leaders www.secularism.org.uk/women/missio...
A number of American climate databases and key reports have already been shut down or deleted. Preparing for an uncertain future has become an even harder task
The UK Government, like its predecessor, has not learnt that if you surround yourself with party political advisors, rather than independent professionals, you can never rely on having truth spoken to power. The Mandelson debacle is just one part of this.
Trump says climate change is a hoax. Few people will challenge him though it is the most serious threat that all of us face. The science has been validated by thousands of scientists over 40 years. The first prime minister to accept it was Margaret Thatcher- she had a science background.
How do we create community cohesion when every issue becomes a political division, in which nuanced debate is squeezed out, and seen as a weakness - is this the power of social media?