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Renewables overtake coal, Denmark bans social media for under-15s, number of smokers worldwide drops - Squirrel News

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Squirrel News @squirrelnews.bsky.social · 3d

#Renewables overtake coal as planet's biggest source of energy ☀️ 🌬️
#Cigarette smoking sees a global decrease 🚬
#hairdressers are being trained as "mental health ambassadors" in west Africa 🗨️

and more – in our new issue 👇

In today's edition, we're looking at green energy outpacing coal as the world's leading source of power, the big drop in the number cigarette smokers over the past 15 years, and Denmark's mission to i...

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ciil 🦭 @ciil.bsky.social · 7d

1am delirious motivational comic from moi #comic

comic of seal being self conscious abt sucking but evil ominous aggro positive seal screams at her that actually its cooler to try and flop than not try and not flop. seal screams AT LEAST I DID IT BROOOO

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Diana | Mod Shrike @jagexshrike.bsky.social · 8d

The latest anti-burnout hobby is attempting some form of embroidery

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Diana | Mod Shrike @jagexshrike.bsky.social · 19d

It pisses me off that

1. The majority of news outlets just can't be bothered to report wins relating to the various problems around the world these days

and

2. That info is out there and easy to find but most readers never go looking for it and descend lazily into 'We're cooked!!' for clicks

313: Duck Stamps. High Seas. A 'miracle' AIDS drug. Dodo? 🦤

Diana | Mod Shrike @jagexshrike.bsky.social · 8d

Bagel and Peanut had a photoshoot at the petsitter's while I was in Wales and I love it so much

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Reasons to be Cheerful @reasonstobecheerful.world · 12d

🧵[1/4] Welcome to Fungi Week! We’re unearthing the myriad ways mushrooms and fungi make the planet a healthier place.

reasonstobecheerful.world/welcome-to-f...

An image of fungi over a green background with a text overlay that reads: Welcome to Fungi Week!

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Fix The News @fixthenews.com.web.brid.gy · 16d

UK bosses to be banned from using NDAs to cover up misconduct at work

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Diana | Mod Shrike @jagexshrike.bsky.social · 14d

Twelve hours since i dropped my guinea pigs off at the pet sitter. Monkey brain is saying 'where the fuck are my household beasts'

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Birdman 🐦 @birdmandrew.bsky.social · Jul 8

"No one should suffer in silence and we will back workers and give survivors the voice that they deserve"

"Bad employers can no longer hide behind legal practices that cover up their wrongdoing and prevent victims from getting justice"

Fucking excellent law. This *must* be made global practice.

Exclusive: Changes to workers’ rights bill will prohibit the silencing of staff who suffer harassment or discrimination

www.theguardian.com

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Supergiant Games @supergiantgames.bsky.social · 16d

🌒HADES II v1.0 is OUT NOW!! 🌘

Battle beyond the Underworld in our bewitching sequel to the godlike roguelike. Go Kill Time!

Nintendo Switch 2: supergiant.games/h2switch2
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Hades II – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition for Nintendo Switch 2 - Nintendo Official Site

Buy Hades II – Nintendo Switch™ 2 Edition and shop other great Nintendo products online at the official My Nintendo Store.

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Reasons to be Cheerful @reasonstobecheerful.world · 18d

A 1960s New York City co-op has fully electrified its heating and cooling. Now utility bills are plummeting, residents are raving — and others are taking notice.

reasonstobecheerful.world/new-york-ele...

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Diana | Mod Shrike @jagexshrike.bsky.social · 19d

It pisses me off that

1. The majority of news outlets just can't be bothered to report wins relating to the various problems around the world these days

and

2. That info is out there and easy to find but most readers never go looking for it and descend lazily into 'We're cooked!!' for clicks

High Seas Treaty ratified, Bolivia bans child marriage, green bus stops - Squirrel News

Diana | Mod Shrike @jagexshrike.bsky.social · 19d

Getting the High Seas Treaty ratified at such incredible speed should be front page good news everywhere but guess what! This is the only place I've seen it so far!

Squirrel News @squirrelnews.bsky.social · 19d

The High Seas #Treaty to protect 30% of international waters by 2030 will be ratified now that 60 nations have signed on 🌊
Bolivia ends underage #marriage by eliminating exceptions 🇧🇴
and #green-roofed bus stops to beat city heat have made their way to the US 🚌

In this edition of Squirrel News, the High Seas Treaty to protect 30% of international waters by 2030 will be ratified now that 60 nations have signed on, Bolivia ends underage marriage by eliminating...

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Draculanna 🧛🌿👁️ @annacwebs.bsky.social · 21d

The salmon runs at Katmai this year were so plentiful the bears got round EARLY and with no need to fight with each other for food! Yay!!! :)

Fat bear week starts September 23rd! Official bracket releases on the 22nd!

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Fat Bear Week is here early, and the bears are fat and playful

The famous bears of Alaska's Katmai National Park are enjoying an abundance of salmon, and even some playtime, as they pack on pounds to prepare for the winter.

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Fix The News @fixthenews.com.web.brid.gy · 23d

312: The Age of Rewilding. Martians. Babelfish 🐡. Universal blood? Golden monkeys.

Global decline in child poverty, 'smartphone free childhood' movement, Ireland's story of progress - Squirrel News

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Squirrel News @squirrelnews.bsky.social · 26d

The number of #children living in extreme poverty drops by 100 million in 10 years 🌍
smashing 5.6m urchins saves a California #kelp paradise 🌊
#Ireland becomes the blueprint for the modern story of progress 🇮🇪

and more – in our new issue

We're starting the week at Squirrel News talking about the number of children living in extreme poverty dropping by roughly 18% worldwide, the grassroots campaign pushing back against smartphone usage...

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Diana | Mod Shrike @jagexshrike.bsky.social · 28d

RuneScape's First ever Leagues: CATALYST Launches September 15 - News - RuneScape - RuneScape

Get ready to rewrite the rules, and bend RuneScape to your will in our first-ever League… CATALYST!

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311: No ordinary pilgrims. Cosmic waves 💫. China energy 🤯. Global child poverty. Rewilding in England. Jaguars!

Diana | Mod Shrike @jagexshrike.bsky.social · 28d

Why every studio in the world should be falling over themselves to hire me: I make great release day snacks

(Hazelnut mocha cake to use up all the cobnuts from the tree in the garden. And also RS3 leagues tomorrow so sugar rush for the crew if they need it)

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Fix The News @fixthenews.com.web.brid.gy · Sep 11

310: Bipedalism. Rice. US prisons empty out. Fires in the Amazon ⬇️🔥. A very cute marsupial.

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Fix The News @fixthenews.com.web.brid.gy · Sep 6

FTN 309: Colours of the Moon. WASH. Solar in Africa. Childhood leukaemia. African Greys 🦜❤️.

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Fix The News @fixthenews.com.web.brid.gy · Aug 30