Richard Phillips

Climate Justice now...❤️🌍🐇🤗🌳🚲🐝🤫…’nature, clean air, pure water, rich soil, food, and sunlight’ 🕊️☮️

[Richard Phillips @tweeterboy]

The Antikythera Mechanism Secret Solved
‘As the professor argued, this machine is the root of all civilization and technology and in fact, it is the oldest computer “tablet.”’ https://t.co/ik2ScihBlm

[Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour]

Come with me as I commute from home in Swindon to Westminster 🚴‍♀️

After launching the Government’s new Cycling and Walking Investment Strategy (CWIS), the journey was a good reminder of why active travel matters.

[Saganism @Saganismm]

“Our problem is civil obedience. Our problem is that numbers of people all over the world have obeyed the dictates of the leaders of their government and have gone to war, and millions have been killed because of this obedience. ... Our problem is that people are obedient all over the world in the face of poverty and starvation and stupidity, and war and cruelty. Our problem is that people are obedient while the jails are full of petty thieves, and all the while the grand thieves are running the country. That’s our problem.”

— Howard Zinn

[Dale Vince @DaleVince]

Plug in solar will revolutionise home power generation - the wholesale cost of 1kW of solar is just £100 - but if you want a typical 3kW installation on your roof you’ll pay £3k or more…..the difference is the scaffolding, roof fitting and expert installation. Pay back times for plug in solar could be measured in months. This will properly open up access to cheap green energy - for all.

https://t.co/H2iAevS4OG

[Francesca 🚲💕 @francesca_kms]

This stretch outside my office has gone from an expanse of tarmac to trees, planting, seating & safer space for walking, socialising & cycling. It’s amazing what rethinking a street can do.

I think you’d be hard-pressed to find anyone who preferred the before to the after. 💚🌱

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

Ukraine believes that every democratic nation in Europe deserves to be a full member of the EU. And we are working as actively as possible to achieve this.

Please, do not forget that Ukraine merits it because it has paid more than any other European country for its right to be free, independent, and European. This right is not only for Ukraine. It is also the right of other nations to be independent from Russia.

The future of Europe – free, united and in peace – is being decided in our defense. That shows how unique our situation is. I’m grateful to everyone who recognizes this and who takes the necessary steps to show that Europe truly values and supports it.

The most important such step could be a fast-track path for Ukraine to join the EU.

From an address at the EU Council meeting. (1/3)

[Alicia E. Stallings @ae_stallings]

Malicious madness:

[Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600]

I shared many global population density maps here before but never one in the style of an animal habitat map. So here is the habitat map of Homo Sapiens (Humans). As the Bloodhound Gang taught me, "you and me, baby, ain't nothing but mammals". Source: https://t.co/fwddrss3VL

[Volodymyr Zelenskyy / Володимир Зеленський @ZelenskyyUa]

We all see that Putin is now relying on one last thing: constant missile attacks. He has ballistic missiles. So we need anti-ballistic capabilities.

We’ve done a lot to defend against drones, and our interception rate is above 90 percent. That is a serious achievement. We are also defending against cruise missiles. But Russian ballistic missiles remain a problem, and we need an answer to that problem.

Our anti-ballistic coalition – all the countries that are part of it – must demonstrate full capability and deliver real results – better this year.

By this winter, we should already see concrete outcomes from our joint work on anti-ballistic defense.

From a speech at the 35th UDCG meeting. (1/3)

[Ministry of Defence 🇬🇧 @DefenceHQ]

At least 150,000 drones and 350 air defence missiles and radar systems will be delivered to Ukraine from the UK by the end of this year.

The new package announced today will strengthen Ukraine’s crucial protection against Russia’s indiscriminate attacks.

[Ash Sarkar @AyoCaesar]

It's an overnight livestream! Join me, @michaeljswalker and @AaronBastani (live from Makerfield!) for the by-election of the century, on YouTube, from 9.45pm.

Ordinary caffeine consumption rules are temporarily suspended.

[Dr Juliet Turner @juliet_turner6]

Ajax looking majestic while watching the sunset (then trying to eat the photographer).

[Aaron Bastani @AaronBastani]

Why did the Tories die?

Partly because they spent 14 years trying to destroy anyone who, sociologically speaking, might vote for them in the future.

That’s right. They purposefully tried to stop the re-production of the middle class.

[Dr Harrie Larrington-Spencer @tricyclemayor]

森林中轻柔的风带来了舒适的触感。它拂过脸颊与叶片，带走了身心的疲惫，只留下纯粹的安宁与温柔。以此慰藉哀伤之人。

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

I’ve been clear in my opposition to a third runway at Heathrow, based on the impact it would have on noise, air pollution and our ability to meet climate targets.

You simply can't have hundreds of thousands of additional flights each year without a hugely detrimental impact on the climate and the rest of our transport system.

[Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @MayorofLondon]

Huge news for culture in London: London Museum will open in Smithfield on November 28.

Backed by City Hall, I can’t wait for Londoners and visitors to see this reimagined world-class museum that celebrates our past - and creates opportunities in the present.

[HMS COLLINGWOOD @HMS_Collingwood]

Today we remember the 33 lives lost at HMS Collingwood 83 years ago.

Their service is not forgotten.

Their sacrifice is not diminished by time.

Their legacy, our promise.

We will remember them.

[Will Norman @willnorman]

It’s Clean Air Day.

Every time you walk or cycle, instead of taking the car, you’re helping us clean up London’s air.

Thank you!! 🚲 🚶🚶🚶‍♀️👩‍🦽‍➡️

[Massimo @Rainmaker1973]

World’s “most famous” tree dies after 1000 years in England.

The Major oak, one of Europe's oldest, largest and most celebrated ancient trees, which has grown in Sherwood Forest in Nottinghamshire, England, for at least 1,000 years, has died.

The huge tree failed to produce any leaves this year, after becoming stressed by a series of hot, dry summers. Over two centuries of heavy tourism also compacted the soil around its base, restricting oxygen and water to its roots.

[Simon Kuestenmacher @simongerman600]

Chart shows the changing appearance of copper throughout the patina process. While it makes perfect sense it never occurred to me that the Statue of Liberty had a different colour once. Source: https://t.co/bxjvfzHeys