Extinction Rebellion (XR) demands that we stop trashing the Planet, and sees ‘Sortition’ as an essential  tool. Brett Hennig’s TED talk makes many valid points. Yes, democracy is malfunctioning but […]

In case anyone needs the details to hand, here are some. The key words are ‘may be the worst cyclone in the region ever’. If some denialist claims it is […]

I have read the schoolstrikers Guardian challenge. I agree with every word, but whilst governments must indeed do as they demand, the consequences will still be a nasty shock for […]

My attention has just been drawn (on Facebook) to an article by George Monbiot on the true record of British exploitation of its colonies during its imperial heyday.  It was […]

David Attenborough and Greta Thunberg have both made passionate speeches about the threat of climate breakdown. Starting on 9.12.18 I have sent a number of appeals to David Attenborough, without […]