Steel tariffs increase costs of struggling shale industry Does Trump have a plan apart from chaos? “Some analysts expect US oil output to fall more steeply in the coming year”

“It’s quite hard to say that Scotland really has been short changed when it’s a perfectly normal operation of a mechanical formula.” João Sousa of the Fraser of Allander Institute, on the SNP’s campaign against the laws of mathematics.

“Everyone here is on the right side of history,” said Amina, speaking next to a large sign that said “Trump Must Go Now”. “Don’t let anyone tell you protesting doesn’t work.”

Rising temperatures, rising costs Holiday overheating “In 2024, Greece replaced its accommodation tax with a new "climate crisis resilience tax" that aims to support rebuilding efforts after climate related disasters.” bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Trump has opened a Pandora’s box by Ed Luce via Financial Times “Power is about the ability to shape events. Trump is largely their prisoner.” on.ft.com/3Gc74Yv

And as attention centres on Israel’s war on Iran - scores more civilians killed by Israeli forces in Gaza today while trying to get food.

An odd response. Who is ‘we’?

In the words of Nelson Mandela: it always seems impossible until it’s done. My friends, it is done. And you are the ones who did it. I am honored to be your Democratic nominee for the Mayor of New York City.

There’s more to life… Our swan family comes knocking at the door Six cygnet beaks to feed, says Mother Swan. Ok. This morning’s breakfast? Peas, lettuce, freshly picked dandelion leaves, all chopped small beak size

More than 17,000 children have been killed in Gaza since the war began. These are the faces and stories of 28 of them haaretz.com/israel-news/20…

Donald Trump’s big, beautiful act of self-harm: Ed Luce via Financial Times “The bottom 10th of Americans would sacrifice $1,600 a year while top 10th would gain $12,000. Here is a slogan for Democrats: “Trump robbed the poor to pay the rich”. It is not that hard.” on.ft.com/3TQCiHL

Good to start the day with the mighty Heron Valley. The mighty Heron Valley’s full show on TRADtv now ! 🤩 #folkmusic #livemu... youtube.com/shorts/L4L1OiF… via YouTube

Trump’s assault on American greatness via Financial Times on.ft.com/4eFvkPn

The Met Office #StateOfUKClimate Report for 2024 demonstrates how weather records and temperature and rainfall extremes are becoming increasingly frequent in the UK Scroll through some key findings from the report ➡️ Learn more: metoffice.gov.uk/about-us/news-…

UK sea level rising faster than global average, study finds via Financial Times on.ft.com/40jG9kt

Climate change. not going to go away just you want to ignore it. How magical thinking came for net zero critics via Financial Times on.ft.com/4eVt1bq

“…neither the changing climate nor ageing populations will wait for politicians who would rather think about something else.” Stephen Bush