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Tom Bowman

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Humanity may find its intelligence surpassed. It will still need wisdom.

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · May 16

This is perspective changing research from Poland. Wolves avoid eating livestock. Imagine letting our woodlands and landscapes thrive naturally @rewildingbritain.org.uk @rewildingire.bsky.social #wolves @irishrainforest.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...

Low contribution of livestock in the grey wolf diet in the area with high availability of free-ranging cattle and horses - European Journal of Wildlife Research

The recovery of the wolf (Canis lupus) population in Europe is progressing, and predators settle in vast forests as well as in areas intensively used for agriculture, where interactions between wolves...

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 2d

How cool is that! Congratulations @finalstraw.bsky.social #oysters #regeneration #environment #solent

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Ten Thousand Native Oysters to be Reintroduced into Solent Harbours

This winter, Hampshire-based charity the Final Straw Foundation (FSF) will be installing 10,000 native oysters in marinas across the Solent to study their effects on water quality and help repopulate ...

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nicola @gleanniucha.bsky.social · 6d

Please, if good television matters to you, repost or repackage this video until everyone you follow has seen it

#televisionmatters

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 4d

Will a ‘wealth cap’ help the #environment? How #inequality is fuelling the #climate crisis #economics www.euronews.com/green/2025/1...

Inequality fuels climate crisis: EU countries among those responsible

Climate goals will remain “out of reach” unless lifestyle-related carbon footprints are considerably slashed, a new report warns.

www.euronews.com

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 4d

Interesting list of corporates backing startups, UK on the list #innovation #startups #europe www.eu-startups.com/2025/10/50-e...

50 European corporates backing startups on the path to growth, innovation, and global impact | EU-Startups

Across Europe, big companies are becoming strong backers of startup innovation, and corporate venturing is widely used as a buzzword these days. Beyond

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 10d

The lines between the UK’s political parties are becoming clearer
observer.co.uk/news/politic...

Climate-change denying Reform councils are axing net zero...

Environmental fears are being described as lies and fantasies to justify scrapping green policies

observer.co.uk

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 13d

If you are interested in the environment and the future you might like this. citedpodcast.com/2025/09/09/t...

The Green Cosmos: Gerard O’Neill’s Space Utopia

In the 1970s, Gerard O’Neill drew up detailed plans for large space colonies. The Princeton physicist claimed that these colonies could beam limitless energy back down to Earth, solving all our enviro...

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 14d

Kudos to #waitrose this kind of thing should be national news. #retail #oceans As David Attenborough has said ocean health is key to iur survival. #sustainability www.edie.net/science-base...

Science-based targets for oceans: Waitrose among world’s first pilot businesses - edie

British grocery retailer Waitrose is one of the first five organisations in the world to pilot new science-based targets for nature, specifically relating to ocean conservation in seafood supply chain...

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 14d

A dedicated and focused politician

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 15d

Moisturise!

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 16d

We nees more decisions like this ine. #plastic #pollution #USA @finalstraw.bsky.social reasonstobecheerful.world/plastics-pol...

The Landmark Settlement That Could Get Plastic Pellet Pollution Out of America's Rivers

The legal ruling this month requires a leading U.S. plastics firm to fix its mess — and prevent it from ever happening again.

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 17d

Australia plan to cut emissions by 62-70% below 2005 levels, the EU 66.25% to 72.5% target, Tunisia, Jordan, Nigeria, Eswatini, Jamaica, Tonga, Chile, Mongolia, Vanuatu, Micronesia, Pakistan, Liberia & China all published their NDCs between September 22 & 25 #COP30 www.csofutures.com/news/nowhere...

‘Nowhere near on track’: New NDCs leave climate experts underwhelmed

“Countries’ last round of NDCs put the world on track for up to 2.8°C of warming."

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 17d

Fascinating. The paradigm moves again. I wish there was more widespread humility about what we actually know.

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 17d

The money comes from the long-running sale of “Duck Stamps,” one of America’s most durable conservation engines. www.fws.gov/press-releas...

Interior Announces More Than $54 Million for Waterfowl Habitat, Increased Public Access on Refuges | U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service

WASHINGTON – The Department of the Interior today announced more than $54 million from the Migratory Bird Conservation Fundhas been approved by the Migratory Bird Conservation Commission, providing th...

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James Murray @james-bg.bsky.social · 18d

Yet another report showing corporate investment in net zero and sustainability keeps on increasing, whatever the big orange president says to the contrary. www.businessgreen.com/news/4519518...

Global poll points to growing corporate investment in net zero and nature goals

New report provides further evidence of a growing corporate appetite for investment in climate and nature action

www.businessgreen.com

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 17d

Quietly getting on with it whilst politicians bluster?

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 17d

It’s the way he thinks everyone is just gullible that reveals his opinions. Plus, the that’ll get me so media attention attitude, and it does. It’s a sad reflection on humanity really.

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 17d

This is very depressing. Sometimes feels like we’re bailing a sinking ship with a teaspoon

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 17d

This image totally lifted my spirits. Thank you. Beautiful.

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 17d

“Cop30 in Belém this year promises to be one of the most significant climate summits in recent years. It is vital that heads of state and government attend in person to signify their commitment to climate action. Leadership must come from the top.” Mary Robinson #climate #leadership #COP30

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 17d

At least someone is doing something. It is to humanity’s collective shame that scientific medical progress is so male biased. abcnews.go.com/GMA/Wellness...

Melinda Gates announces $100M investment in women's health research

Gates spoke to Robin Roberts on "Good Morning America" about the funding.

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 18d

@zackpolanski.bsky.social if you were advising the PM would you tell him to set up proportional representation post haste? Surely that is the only strategy to defeat the UK’s swing to the right. A left leaning coalition, who’s in it depends on results. (+ I hate our unique pairing with Belarus.)

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Prof. Catherine Rowett, ex MEP @catherinerowett.bsky.social · 19d

Might you be our 80,000th member?
With your help we're breaking all records.

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Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 18d

Good news. www.csofutures.com/news/high-se...

High Seas Treaty ratified, will come into force next year

Ratification has been particularly fast for such a global instrument.

www.csofutures.com

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 19d

Nonsense isn’t it

Tom Bowman @tomkbowman.bsky.social · 19d

If you hate the UKs current stance on bottom trawling (we didn’t vote to ban it at the recent UN oceans conference!) please sign this important petition. Only 4 days left. #sustainability #oceans #UN #bottomtrawling

PS please share as widely as you can. only.one/act/uk-mpa-c...

Tell UK Leaders: Ban Bottom Trawling in Marine Protected Areas

The UK government has finally announced a plan to ban destructive bottom trawling in 41 offshore MPAs. The catch? It’s not a done deal. A public consultation is open NOW before anything is finalised —...

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