Mike Townsend
@mike-earthshine
CEO Earthshine | Biz & Econ #Transformation | Consultant, Keynote, Teacher, Writer | The Quiet Revolution: We have more choices than we think | #Sustainability | #NetZero & BEYOND | #CircularEconomy | #ESG & BEYOND | #BCFC
In his new book, “Doubt, Hope, Action”, @kaospilot.bsky.social refuses to give in to despair. Instead, he shares a new five-point framework for what democracies need, to protect themselves against authoritarianism. mikeearthshine.substack.com/p/beyond-dou...
“There’s no more time for small talk!" A timely and optimistic new book arrives in UK, as democracy faces its greatest test in generations. Does @kaospilot.bsky.social simply offer us an inspiring book — or, perhaps, a catalyst for much more? mikeearthshine.substack.com/p/beyond-dou...
🚨 WARNING: There will be winners and losers in the new era. Backsliders beware! “Embracing circular economy could provide the single biggest opportunity for business and industry transformation we have ever seen...” Learn more in Part 3 'Rethinking Net-Zero’ www.techiesgogreen.com/blog/is-it-t...
Dear Holders of Financial Capital: Please stop investing so much in AI, BIG OIL and WAR? Let's invest in clean air, food systems, public transport, infrastructure, education, jobs, skills, communities + more…? Just asking for billions of friends in the real economy. “THERE IS NO WEALTH BUT LIFE!"
2025 was certainly the year of the sustainability backlash, with much ado about greenhushing and backsliding. Yet... www.techiesgogreen.com/blog/is-it-t...
Nicola Hoplet, DEFRA: "We need to overcome barriers to circular economy." #CircularEconomyUK2026
West Midlands Mayor, Richard Parker: "This region is built on ingenuity, entrepreneurship and creativity - we're finding opportunities in product design and creative industries for circular economy." Plus, hope for a better future! #CircularEconomyUK2026
So, the Danes have a well coordinated boycott campaign in response to the Orange Fellon. Looks pretty good. Remember, coercion is not a atrategy; bullying merely backfires. Let the divestment begin!
A call-out to all you thoughtful folks, out there on @bsky.app and #GreenSky At this challenging time, which business leaders really stand-out for you, as progressive + inspiring on #ClimateAction? Would love to know your thoughts: who and why? Thank you!
A timely reminder, perhaps: The bottom line for sustainability is all about people; why else are we doing all this stuff? www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/michael-town...
Foreigners = bad. Big tech = OK? Strange that all these hard-right folks complain about immigrants taking a few jobs (that nobody wants to do), yet not questioning the techno-onslaught of AI wiping-out millions of everyday jobs? Chickens coming home to roost... www.huffpost.com/entry/naviga...
Big, big thanks to Jeff Lynne and ELO for an amazing concert in Brum, last night. One last time! Thanks for all the great music, over the years - the soundtrack to my life - and so many good memories. Nice one, Jeff!
Really inspiring piece — authentic net-zero already possible! Forget culture wars: Innovation + smart money are delivering sustainability transformations. 💪 @renaultgoup.bsky.social designed + built vehicle to deliver -90% total lifecycle emissions. Find out how? www.linkedin.com/feed/update/...
Capital flight from USA begins! John Authers @opinion.bloomberg.com: "The market response to the twin crises of the US defense withdrawal and likely tariffs on the EU has so far been emphatic; traders think the US will come out of this worse than Germany."
Just wanted to get this out there. Time to get our "machines" out and make some good music. It'll raise our spirits, in these dark times, and perhaps sort a few fascists out, too! Good luck to all progressives of every shade. Keep right on.
Well, @ft.com.web.brid.gy - you made a surprisingly bad call with this one. I'd much rather a serious journal, like yours, might have thought of nominating someone who fought + died for democracy in 2024? #Values #Leadership #Democracy PS Read 'Patriot', you might change. www.ft.com/content/553a...
Democracy v. authoritarianism? Rather than normalising the latter, with an ill-judged person of the year award, perhaps TIME might have given recognition to someone who fought & died for democracy? What does this say about the values of @time-magazine.bsky.social and its owner Marc Benioff?