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  So sad to see the footage of the wildfire at #DunwichHeath. It’s a very special place that I’ve visited on a number of occasions - here’s a photo from a couple of years ago (yes, that’s Sizewell nuclear power station on the horizon). I remember getting totally mobbed by Grayling butterflies that I’ve never seen anywhere else - I hope some of them survive at least…

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  Just catching up on the #UK #Budget. As usual, the fossil fuel lobby must be laughing. Standing charges abolished for gas but not electric. VAT cut on electric still time limited. Heat pump grants replaced with loans. One-off energy payment to households not tied to fuel type (which for most amounts to a gas subsidy). The hydrogen racket is still being funded. Fuel duty frozen (which means it continues to reduce in real terms). Mileage rates of 55p per mile (way more than would be necessary for...

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  So what does that mean about the annual #Eurovision album? Since Fairytale really piqued my interest in 2009, I’ve bought every album, and honestly, becoming familiar with the songs in advance has really elevated my appreciation of the contest. Instead of trying to make sense of a cacophony of unfamiliar songs in different styles all in one go, I’m freed up to appreciate the staging and how well the performers do under pressure versus the studio versions. For those unaware, the digital version...

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  On my road trips, I take mental note of unusual or new #EV cars. I’ve even been known to recognise press cars from the reg numbers I’ve seen on reviews on YouTube. Today I was pleased enough to see a Kia EV5 but then this parked next to me. I confess I wasn’t aware of this model, but there was no mistaking what it is, for obvious reasons! From a web search, I gather that seeing a right-hand drive example is even more of a rarity. #weirdcarmastodon