No animal can eat datacentres

ears ago we used to buy sacks of seed like these, but later we chose premium (vastly better) seeds at a local market. Months ago the government asked people to lessen or altogether stop the feeding of birds, saying there was no need during summer. This was immediately refuted by some NGOs. I had this theory about grain shortages leading to that advice. Are we prioritising humans over all other living beings?

It’s no secret the planet is overpopulated (by humans mostly).

Anyway, months ago I noticed that many stores no longer stocked large bags of seeds for birds. Last month not even the largest stores stocked them. Was this a business decision or something else?

I still have my sources for sacks of seeds, but they’re not cheap, even if they’re better and less “official”.

There are already press reports about how the oil shortages, the wars, and the drought lead to a grain shortage, potentially driving hunger/famine.

The demand grows, so do the prices. Poor countries are not prioritised for exports and the weather leads to crop (agra) failures.

And they tell us we need more energy-hungry datacentres that drive climate change!

It makes sense.

e have entered a war in Europe. It’s not an overnight “thing” and there won’t be a formal announcement about it. Finland (NATO) is at risk and Germany also. As someone with a clue put it, “Russia Is at War With the West. Don’t Call It ‘Hybrid.’”

To quote:

If Russia attacks Europe, and Europe doesn’t call it war, is it actually a war? As the Kremlin continues to probe the West’s defenses, it’s clear that European leaders would prefer you call it “hybrid war,” hoping that the focus stays on the “hybrid” half of the equation and not on the “war.”

Last month, Russia carried out a drone attack at Leipzig/Halle Airport in Germany. One UAV was discovered before its payload could be detonated; a second collided with a cargo plane.

Meanwhile our government is asking people to stockpile supplies. I assume that in order to avoid panic is talks about climate and weather, but the message is clear: “As the British government plans a campaign urging citizens to prepare for national emergencies, Angela Eagle told the Guardian the likelihood of a wild winter showed the importance of keeping supplies at home.”

Do it. Before there is a rush.

Too much this past week

aining or catching water now that summer is over (depending on which calendar) is OK, but we really needed that water last month for agriculture, gardens etc.

It has rained a lot lately, but it does not make up for the long drought (climate collapse) which impoverished many plants and animals.

Matt Hemmings from United Utilities Group PLC says “Every Drop Counts” in corporate PR communications this week. “We wanted to get in touch to say a big thank you for helping us save water during the recent hot, dry weather, and to share an update on our water resources as we head into autumn. While we’ve seen some welcome rain recently, and there’s more in the forecast, our reservoirs still need a lot more to recover fully.”

Based on what they previously said, at no point was there a critical water shortage in Manchester area. I know some places in France virtually “ran out of water”.

When will climate action be taken seriously???

In praise of rainy days

REEN grass is everywhere again
Rain magnified by a factor of ten

Tulips and orchids
For nature needs more kids

The Council is planting
We’ve long been waiting

This morning it’s too cool to leave the doors open

ardening season is drawing to a close. Maybe one more month and that’s it. This means more time indoors and more time writing. How cold will this winter be? With climate collapse, anything is possible.

I’ve meanwhile noticed that despite us devoting no more than 5% (of all posts) to writing about litigation, the person the litigation is about has flooded his social control media with quips about it (about 80% of the latest 10). As I pointed out last year: “We should note that 100% of his social media posts from December 15 until December 23 were about us, which seems obsessive/compulsive.”

T is quite an ecstatic atmosphere here around the stadium, not just because it’s early (4PM still very bright in August) but also sunny and the dramatic win not too long ago resonates in the minds of people. I’ve just seen some butterflies coming by and Bottle sits on the door handle.

We’re now just hours away from the long-awaited birthday celebration and today I made some preparations while sunbathing. It’s sunny, but not too hot, so that’s just perfect (no sweating). This morning I bought some gifts I’ve long looked for.

My aim this week – the last week of vacation – isn’t to publish much but to relax as much as possible. On Friday Manchester City has an away match in London. The opponent didn’t far well last season (unlike Bournemouth), so it should not be so hard to win.

oday a squirrel was walking along the fence here (on top of it). It wasn’t the first time, but it’s always a nice sight. Someone near us has begun feeding the birds, so there was a flock of about 200 birds flying there and their population seems to be growing despite weather and climate hardships.

It’s always good to see other people “chipping in” and feeding the wildlife.

Tomorrow football resumes here. First match in nearly 3 month. The trees are still green and owing to recent rainfall the grass is visibly regaining some life.

Maybe tomorrow I can finally write something positive about football. The last game was awful. Didn’t want to even watch it…