Mike Fourcher
@vouchey
Climate advisor to the British Counsel in Chicago, USA. Former journalist, politico, and red-blooded American.
But then there’s this really amazing detail that demonstrates the owner really…does…not…care. Amazing.
Remember: When MLK marched on Washington, the Civil Rights movement was unpopular.
I’m a scammy member of the Paris Bourse looking to defraud my investors in 1860’s France.
The hardest thing about living in Chicago's Lincoln Square is deciding which of the 28 places you want to grab a coffee. Have we gone too far?
I'm going to the Midwest Climate Summit next week in Madison to represent the UK Chicago Consulate. Are you going? Look for our booth! midwestclimatecollaborative.wustl.edu/summit2025/
Not enough Chicago. Chicago needs to be bursting from the people. I need Chicago everywhere!
The UK gov't isn't quite on Bluesky yet, but if you're in Chicago and you're into building decarbonization, come to our roundtable on Dec 10! We'd love to see you there - and then stay for our reception with Consul General Richard Hyde. www.eventbrite.com/e/illinois-b...
This graph from Power Brief of political risk under Trump for various US green tax credits is foreboding. #greensky
This explains why the trees in front of my house in Chicago are still green. #climate
Do you like old, cool pictures? Then check out the new insta I created of my dad’s pictures from the 1970’s. www.instagram.com/my_dads_pix/...
Building wind turbines in New Bedford harbor, Massachusetts. Those pylons are 8-10 stories tall. #climatesky
Good Morning, America. Four hours ago, UNSG Guterres told reporters in Dubai a climate negotiation text would come in minutes. We’re still waiting. When it happens, I’ll have details at heatrising.net
UNFCCC Sec’y General Simon Stiell just now: “In this final quarter it’s all eyes on the prize. One thing is for sure: I win you lose is a recipe for collective failure.” Daily #COP28 summary here: heatrising.net
Moments ago Alaskan GOP Senator Lisa Murkowski said, “To move to a phase out does not recognize the reality we’re facing.” Read my #COP28 reporting: open.substack.com/pub/heatrisi...
A reported 4,000 media ppl registered at COP28 this year. Here’s the press bullpen. There’s 500 seats here and probably a hundred more seats around the building along with meeting rooms, printers, and lots of power plugs.
Want to follow the biggest climate meeting of the year? I'll report daily from Dubai from my newsletter: heatrising.net
Tuesday’s APEC announcement between the U.S. and China was new, significant and could lead to many more big announcements down the line. open.substack.com/pub/heatrisi...
Looking at Dubai hotel options and here's a choice! Honestly, I'm not sure why a "Gamer Cave" isn't offered in more places.
Chicago Transit Authority has a kids "Trackworker" costume they're selling for Halloween. I'll be danged if this gets appropriated for a sexy grownup costume.