Reposted by Earl Russell LDMark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 6hThe first Russian diesel cargo heading for the US left St Petersburg on September 22, two weeks *before* Trump announced the deal with Putin, Windward reports. The Greek-flagged tanker Minerva Zen carrying 275,000 barrels of diesel/gasoil is due at the US East Coast around 11–12 October. 21919671123
Reposted by Earl Russell LDChrisO_wiki @chriso-wiki.bsky.social · 13h1/ Russian sources expect that as well as purchasing Russian oil and diesel, Donald Trump will provide Russia with spare parts to repair the refineries damaged by Ukrainian drone strikes. They anticipate that Trump's fuel deal will lead to a Russian victory. ⬇️ 80802498
Reposted by Earl Russell LDkaybell27.bsky.social @kaybell27.bsky.social · 15h"El Niño will pile extra heat into an atmosphere in which temperatures are already rising rapidly due to human-caused global heating. This double whammy means 2027 is expected to “blow apart” previous records and become the hottest year ever recorded." #ClimateActiontheguardian.com‘Jaw-dropping’ El Niño bursts through temperature record months before peak‘Godzilla-level’ phenomenon is supercharging the climate crisis and will have a huge impact on communities across the world 01716
Reposted by Earl Russell LDEllie Reeves @elliereeves.bsky.social · 09/10/2026As Attorney General, we stand firmly behind the International Criminal Court and its vital work in holding perpetrators of international crimes to account. I disagree with the sanctions on the Court. I will continue to protect international law and defend its independence. 16826
Reposted by Earl Russell LDEd Davey @eddavey.libdems.org.uk · 09/10/2026Wow. Donald Trump is giving money to Putin’s war machine so he can keep killing innocent Ukrainians and attacking democracies across Europe. The UK must lead a coalition of the willing that stands up and says no. 73971264
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Not entirely certain how or if the UK or the EU for that matter can ensure that Russian Diesel fuel is not being brought by America even mixed with other supplies and then sold on to the UK directly via America. Perhaps that is the whole point of this deal? 151
Reposted by Earl Russell LDMeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 09/10/2026Trump’s deal to buy Russian diesel from Putin just weeks before the midterms funnels money directly into Russia’s war machine. Trump is now facing calls for Congress to block the deal and impeach him. Meanwhile, energy analysts say it’s unlikely to even make a dent in fuel prices.meidasnews.comTrump Announces Russian Diesel Deal Ahead of MidtermsTrump campaigned against foreign oil. 63455102527
Reposted by Earl Russell LDAndrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 09/10/2026New blog: there are rumours swirling that the Warm Homes Plan and particularly the Boiler Upgrade Scheme (the heat pump subsidy) will be cut in the Budget. Scrapping it would be a disastrous decision, leaving UK climate and energy policy in disarray www.nesta.org.uk/blog/four-re...nesta.org.ukFour reasons why scrapping the Boiler Upgrade Scheme would leave the UK’s energy policy in disarrayFour reasons why scrapping the Boiler Upgrade Scheme would leave the UK’s energy policy in disarray 1210947
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Because every political party that is actually doing quite well in the run in to a possible general election needs a pointless distraction and to look internally divided when we are not to satisfy on backbenchers personal ego trip. Pointless. Terrible timing. Irrelevant to what we need to be doing. 110
Reposted by Earl Russell LDJohn Russell @johnrussell40.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The important question Kemi Badenoch should be asking is not "what will Net Zero cost the UK?", rather it's, "what will it cost the UK if we delay or fail to achieve Net Zero?" The truth is Net Zero is relatively cheap in comparison to the alternatives. E.g.: www.theccc.org.uk/2026/03/11/c...theccc.org.ukCost of Net Zero by 2050 less than a single fossil fuel price shock – CCC - Climate Change CommitteeThe independent, statutory body tested its cost and energy security conclusions against different scenarios. It found that the total additional cost of a single fossil fuel price spike of 2022 magnitu... 285
Reposted by Earl Russell LDLeana Hosea @leanahosea.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Water companies made £340mn last year accepting industrial wastewater they don't have the facilities to adequately treat. “Industrial pollution must not become a lucrative business for water companies" says Amy Fairman of @riveractionuk.bsky.social. Our report: www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comRevealed: the ‘black box’ wastewater trade that rakes in millions for UK utility companiesExclusive: Firms made more than £340m last year from processing industrial and commercial wastewater at sewage works that are unable to remove many chemical pollutants 18045
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The CCC’s most recent analysis puts the expected cost of achieving net zero by 2050 at about £110bn, or about £4bn a year, 0.2% of GDP. We can afford it and must do it. If this goal was really undeliverable the Conservatives would not need to make the up numbers. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comTories overstate net zero cost by nearly £500bn in apparent spreadsheet errorExclusive: Badenoch’s flagship conference policy document cites £957bn estimate, twice the total in climate advisers’ data 11610
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026Any prospect of any future Green Party Labour cooperation feels like a fundamental impossibility after the next General Election regardless of the result. That has to have an impact on tactical voting decisions in many constituencies. 000
Reposted by Earl Russell LDFire Brigades Union @fbunational.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The UK has lost 1 in 5 firefighter posts since 2010. Meanwhile, fire and rescue incidents have risen by 22% since 2015. Now, firefighters are faced with 15 hour shifts, tackling wildfires without proper PPE or welfare facilities. FBU general secretary Steve Wright on BBC file 4 investigates. 122
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026The Greens rapid growth policy based on an open tent philosophy has hit its limits. The views and policies of members are no longer consistent or united. The Greens now project mixed messages, have a lot of fundamental thinking to do and are a long way of further electoral growth. 120
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 09/10/2026My view on Holborn & St Pancras is that Labour under Burnham appear to have found Labour’s progressive voice (for now) & are finding public support. The Green Party on the other feels like a movement that has be infiltrated & is being driven off course in a way that is putting many people off. 120
Reposted by Earl Russell LDWATERSHED Investigations @watershed-i.bsky.social · 09/10/2026608bn litres of industrial wastewater entered sewage plants last year. Sources include power stations, abattoirs, landfill, some with consents for chemicals such as mercury + cyanide - entering plants not designed to treat such waste. Our new report, out now: www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comRevealed: the ‘black box’ wastewater trade that rakes in millions for UK utility companiesExclusive: Firms made more than £340m last year from processing industrial and commercial wastewater at sewage works that are unable to remove many chemical pollutants 29955
Reposted by Earl Russell LDCarbon Brief @carbonbrief.org · 09/10/2026NEW – Factcheck: UK Conservatives double the ‘cost of net-zero’ after spreadsheet blunder ✍️ Written by @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org Read here: buff.ly/CIGaq6y 32214
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 08/10/2026They are all part of the same policy package. I get the concerns. 110
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 08/10/2026For clarity this is a temporary three month ‘emergency measure’ and also includes plans to: Slash bus fares to £1, from the current £3 cap. Cut rail fares by 10%. Cut VAT on public electric vehicle charging, and review the unfair network costs that push up charging prices. 110
Reposted by Earl Russell LDpippaneill.bsky.social @pippaneill.bsky.social · 08/10/2026The British government must be honest about the scale of the threat posed by climate and nature breakdown, researchers have said, after nine out of 10 people surveyed after watching a briefing on the issue felt more motivated to act. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comBritons kept in dark about scale of climate crisis, say viewers of ‘first-of-its-kind’ emergency briefingNine out of 10 people felt motivated to act after watching film outlining threats to food security, economy and public health 013
Reposted by Earl Russell LDRichard Hebditch @richard.hebditch.org · 08/10/2026New Govt wildfire stats - these are for the biggest ones above 10,000m² (2026 only up to end of August) www.gov.uk/government/s... 141
Reposted by Earl Russell LDAndrew Sissons @acjsissons.bsky.social · 07/10/2026It’s always risky reading too much into pre-Budget briefing wars, but this does not sound like an intervention that is well calibrated to deal with the energy crisis we face this winter. The key problem, as ever, is our over reliance on gas, and these measures would do little to change thattheguardian.comChancellor plans major intervention to help poorer UK households with rising energy billsExclusive: Officials working on further radical changes that would change how much energy companies could charge customers 1147
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026It had been bad for many many years. I think with the HoL Env Committee enquire and the the level of press attention quite a bit happened behind the scenes. More to do... 010
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The number of inspection especially of medium sized waste sites & the proper fast use of restriction orders to speedily shut down known sites has now changed beyond recognition. A huge amount still to do but there has been a fundamental culture shift inside gov and the EA on this and I welcome that. 010
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026True but when I put a motion to the Police & Crime Bill to move JUWC to the NCA the Conservatives voted against it. In fairness as well, while there is still a lot to do with the Action Plan, Digital Waste Tracking, Dealers & Brokers and other measures the EA is now being much more proactive on SOWC 210
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 06/10/20264.9m tonnes of wood each year and 150 years to become carbon negative. If it ran all hours of the day could equal nearly double the total CO2 emissions of all flights from Gatwick airport. www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comDrax datacentre could create nearly twice the yearly emissions of all Gatwick flightsCampaign group’s analysis of North Yorkshire plans finds datacentre would have to burn 4.9m tonnes of wood a year 010
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Ripping up policies and replacing them with exactly nothing is not a 'policy' and is in no way an approach for 'preparing for government', it is simply a recipe for disaster and a green light for environmental crime and the unmonitored and uncontrolled destruction of our natural environment. 000
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026The same goes for serious organised waste crime, agricultural pollution and industrial pollution... 252
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Add in a logistics and shipping breakdown and a global lack of refining capacity and we have a growing problem for the reliability of supply and growing inflationary pressures on all refined products. www.youtube.com/watch?v=VmPc...youtube.comAll Hell Is Breaking Loose In The Middle EastYouTube video by Mr Global 000
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 06/10/2026Aramco CEO warns “The world entered this crisis with almost 10 billion barrels of global oil stocks since then nearly 3bn barrels of gross oil supply has been lost. After the strait is fully reopened, it will still take up to two years to replenish inventories.' www.politico.com/news/2026/10...politico.comWorld's oil supply cushion is 'scarily thin,' says Aramco chiefThe statement comes days after G7 countries agreed to release up to 100 million barrels of oil and diesel reserves to curb rising fuel prices. 120
Reposted by Earl Russell LDByline Times @bylinetimes.bsky.social · 06/10/2026📌 ICYMI — Conservative Plan to Scrap Solar Rules for New Homes Would Lock Millions Into Gas Use — @josiahmortimer.bsky.social Pledge to abolish the Future Homes Standard is branded 'a plan for poor housing and high bills' by fuel poverty campaigners, as the solar sector urges the party to think…bylinetimes.comConservative Plan to Scrap Solar Rules for New Homes Would Lock Millions Into Gas UsePledge to abolish the Future Homes Standard is branded 'a plan for poor housing and high bills' by fuel poverty campaigners, as the solar sector urges the party to think again 177741
Reposted by Earl Russell LDOwen From Ohio @owenfromohio.bsky.social · 05/10/2026youtu.be/VmPcL-yk3mw?...youtu.beAll Hell Is Breaking Loose In The Middle EastYouTube video by Mr Global 001
Reposted by Earl Russell LDBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 05/10/2026More than 2,500 people have already emailed Apple and Google to demand that Reform UK's app be removed. Let's flood their inboxes so they can't ignore us ⬇️bestforbritain.orgTell Apple and Google: Remove 'Small Boat Watch' from your app store - Best for Britain 26354193
Reposted by Earl Russell LDLib Dem Peers @libdempeers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Did you know 8 of the top 10 recycling councils in England are Lib Dem led? Mid Suffolk, a Green majority council, ranks 162nd, and Brighton was among the worst in the country when they ran it. @ollygrender.bsky.social put the figures to the government in the Lords in April. 24326
Reposted by Earl Russell LDDanny Chambers MP 🔶 @dannychambers.bsky.social · 05/10/2026We need to elect politicians who follow the science. Here are my thoughts following the recent screening of the National Climate Emergency Briefing. 0118
Reposted by Earl Russell LDLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 05/10/2026“Privatisation of Water was a success.” Read the room, Kemi. 78133
Reposted by Earl Russell LDJosiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 05/10/2026🔴 Conservative Plan to Scrap Solar Rules for New Homes Would Lock Millions Into Gas Use Pledge to abolish the Future Homes Standard is branded ‘a plan for poor housing and high bills’ by fuel poverty campaigners, as the solar sector urges the party to think again bylinetimes.com/2026/10/05/c...bylinetimes.comConservative Plan to Scrap Solar Rules for New Homes Would Lock Millions Into Gas UsePledge to abolish the Future Homes Standard is branded 'a plan for poor housing and high bills' by fuel poverty campaigners, as the solar sector urges the party to think again 18235128
Reposted by Earl Russell LDJames Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Still waiting for someone to ask the Conservatives how they intend to address the climate change they accept exists if they have no interest in getting to net zero emissions? www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...theguardian.comShadow chancellor to address Tory conference as he claims slashing red tape could cut cost of new houses by £50,000 – UK politics liveAndrew Griffith makes speech today as Reform UK accuses party of copying policies they ‘announced weeks and months ago’ 0203
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The last time the Conservatives cut the 'Green Crap' it added an estimated £22bn directly to consumer energy bills between 2014 and 2024. I doubt the Conservatives will put that on a leaflet anytime soon. www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-cut...carbonbrief.orgAnalysis: Cutting the ‘green crap’ has added £22bn to UK energy bills since 2015 - Carbon BriefUK's energy bills were £22bn higher over the past decade than they would have been if Conservative governments had not cut “green crap” climate policies. 022
Reposted by Earl Russell LDTom Haddon @tomh-analyst.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Yes, quite. @adambell.bsky.social 1142
Reposted by Earl Russell LDGreen Alliance @green-alliance.org.uk · 05/10/2026Today, the Conservative Party is due to announce an economic plan that would oversee a wave of deregulation, one that runs counter to the urgent need for ambitious climate action in the UK. Our CEO, Mike Davis, responds ⬇️ 185
Reposted by Earl Russell LDYounity @younityuk.bsky.social · 05/10/2026☀️🔋 Could solar and batteries help tackle fuel poverty? A new report argues that cutting the upfront cost of clean technologies could help vulnerable households make immediate savings while reducing exposure to volatile fossil fuel prices.businessgreen.comA permanent discount: Why solar and batteries deserve a frontline role in tackling fuel povertyThe government should act to lower the upfront cost of clean technologies in order to unlock immediate savings for vulnerable households - and get the UK off the fossil fuel rollercoaster - writes Jen... 032
Reposted by Earl Russell LDJames Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026There isn’t a net zero 2030 target. There’s a net zero 2050 target and a clean power by 2030 target. These are different things and if you’re going to attack climate policies in the ‘paper of record’ it’s kind of important to get the details right. www.thetimes.com/article/3c9a...thetimes.comTime for climate realism: net zero 2030 is only making us poorerWind and solar alone can’t power the future — there are better options that could actually help curb climate change 36620
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 05/10/2026For clarity there will never be any support for Rosebank and the 'emergency' cost-of-transport package is time limited to three months and includes £1 bus fares, 10% to rail and a cut VAT on public electric vehicle charging, and review the unfair network costs that push up charging prices. 140
Reposted by Earl Russell LDJames Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 05/10/2026The pitch here seems to be, ‘we’ll build the houses and infrastructure we failed to build during the 14 years we were in government, but we’ll do it in the most damaging and lowest quality way possible’. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comTories to pledge to scrap Environment Agency and Natural EnglandShadow chancellor will also promise to scrap affordable homes regulations as part of strategy to refocus on growth 771395441
Reposted by Earl Russell LDZia Weise @ziaweise.bsky.social · 05/10/2026A climate nightmare lurks in the Atlantic. Europe is starting to pay attention. Just out — my long read on European governments waking up to the threat of a possible collapse of the AMOC, the ocean currents that keep our continent's climate mild: www.politico.eu/article/clim...politico.euA climate nightmare lurks in the Atlantic. Europe is starting to pay attention.A slowdown of ocean currents that would disrupt life on the continent on an unthinkable scale. 0215115
Earl Russell LD @earlrussell.bsky.social · 04/10/2026And the Climate Change Act and clean energy. I Don't see any plans to change or replace any of our climate and nature legislation and protections with anything else. Just wanton destruction of everything... 1103
Reposted by Earl Russell LDLiberal Democrats @libdems.org.uk · 04/10/2026The Conservatives want to cut £1bn from culture, sport and youth services. Listen to Anna Sabine's take on their plans. 15426
Reposted by Earl Russell LDLuke Taylor MP @luketaylorld.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The motion passed at Green Party Conf' actively undermines a 2-state solution, and does not address the rising threats of Islamophobia and Antisemitism here in the UK. This is a divisive motion that pours fuel on the fire of tensions in the UK, and will leave many British Jews feeling less safe. 510855