Dr Rebecca Warren
@drrjwarren.bsky.social
Early modern historian, writing ‘The Church in Interregnum England c1649-62'.
Illustrator & co-author 'Nature's Calendar' (Granta, 2023). Environmentalist.
Illustrator & co-author 'Nature's Calendar' (Granta, 2023). Environmentalist.
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As part of our Black Friday deal, you can listen to Radio Lento for free. That's all 286 episodes or 8 full days of sound. All from real quiet locations across the country. Free to your earlobes. Always. (Though a coffee would be nice if you can spare it > ko-fi.com/radiolento)
November 26, 2025 at 10:42 AM
As part of our Black Friday deal, you can listen to Radio Lento for free. That's all 286 episodes or 8 full days of sound. All from real quiet locations across the country. Free to your earlobes. Always. (Though a coffee would be nice if you can spare it > ko-fi.com/radiolento)
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😢
Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles found at 84% of UK sites of special scientific interest
Environmental charity Fidra says 168 of 195 SSSIs it surveyed are contaminated with tiny pellets
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 7:34 AM
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Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Plastic nurdles have been found in 84% of important nature sites surveyed in the UK.
They were found in 168 of 195 sites of special scientific interest (SSSIs), so named because of the rare wildlife they harbour.
#plasticpollution
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
BREAKING 🚨: The government has just announced that they are ending new oil and gas exploration in the UK and have started a plan for workers and communities to transition away from fossil fuels.
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“We are ramping up sanctions on Russia,” she said. “We are freezing known Russian assets.” Then the punchline: “But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton!”
Nice.
Nice.
The Commons isn’t usually the place for sharp comedy, but today’s Budget delivered a moment that made even the frontbench blink.
Let’s just say Russia came up… and Farage was the punchline. 🔥
Let’s just say Russia came up… and Farage was the punchline. 🔥
Reeves aims a searing ‘Russian assets’ gibe at Farage
Rachel Reeves used her Budget speech to jab at Nigel Farage, invoking Russia amid renewed security concerns
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 6:34 PM
“We are ramping up sanctions on Russia,” she said. “We are freezing known Russian assets.” Then the punchline: “But let me be clear, I don’t actually mean the right honourable member for Clacton!”
Nice.
Nice.
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Labour's blinkered 'Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return, conservation charities warn.
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
Conservation leaders warn of ‘Perfect Storm’ threatening England’s wildlife and most special places | The Wildlife Trusts
• ‘Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return • Four years on from Environment Act, nature policy is in a much darker place • Charities representing more than two...
www.wildlifetrusts.org
November 26, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Labour's blinkered 'Build baby build’ agenda could speed up nature decline to the point of no return, conservation charities warn.
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
Devastating to watch this happening, whilst knowing how close to the brink so many species are, already.
#wildlife #nature
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/conserv...
#ArtDD2025
Bunny
I sat down to paint some architecture - but something went wrong along the way.😄
@saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social
Bunny
I sat down to paint some architecture - but something went wrong along the way.😄
@saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social
November 26, 2025 at 6:18 PM
#ArtDD2025
Bunny
I sat down to paint some architecture - but something went wrong along the way.😄
@saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social
Bunny
I sat down to paint some architecture - but something went wrong along the way.😄
@saocousins.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social @mayfieldbirder.bsky.social
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On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
November 26, 2025 at 4:32 PM
On Truss & Kwarteng in ‘22. Allister Heath, Telegraph: “the best budget I have ever heard a British chancellor deliver". Alex Brummer, Mail: “a genuine Tory package elbowing to one side the Treasury's fiscal conservatism".
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
These men will now be paid actual money for their analysis of today’s budget.
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Warren
See also, for instance: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Ultra-rich media owners are tightening their grip on democracy. It’s time to wrest our power back | Robert Reich
The Guardian has no billionaire or corporate owner: funded by readers, our fierce independence is guaranteed
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 10:06 AM
See also, for instance: www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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In today's Budget, the Chancellor spoke about building the economy “brick by brick” but left out the very foundation that underpins it all: nature.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
November 26, 2025 at 4:03 PM
In today's Budget, the Chancellor spoke about building the economy “brick by brick” but left out the very foundation that underpins it all: nature.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
The same Government that promised to restore our natural world appears instead to have wiped it from their agenda.
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🍃🍁THE TEMPLE WITHOUT WALLS🍂🌨️
the autumn wind
twisting & turning
enters my gate
秋風や曲がり曲がりて門に入
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1814
Of all the temples in Kyōto, Jōjakkō-ji's (常寂光寺) seasonal transformations are some of the most beautiful.
...& this is where Kurobee lives🐈⬛
the autumn wind
twisting & turning
enters my gate
秋風や曲がり曲がりて門に入
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1814
Of all the temples in Kyōto, Jōjakkō-ji's (常寂光寺) seasonal transformations are some of the most beautiful.
...& this is where Kurobee lives🐈⬛
November 26, 2025 at 3:21 AM
🍃🍁THE TEMPLE WITHOUT WALLS🍂🌨️
the autumn wind
twisting & turning
enters my gate
秋風や曲がり曲がりて門に入
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1814
Of all the temples in Kyōto, Jōjakkō-ji's (常寂光寺) seasonal transformations are some of the most beautiful.
...& this is where Kurobee lives🐈⬛
the autumn wind
twisting & turning
enters my gate
秋風や曲がり曲がりて門に入
-Kobayashi Issa (小林一茶), 1814
Of all the temples in Kyōto, Jōjakkō-ji's (常寂光寺) seasonal transformations are some of the most beautiful.
...& this is where Kurobee lives🐈⬛
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The sound of the rain all year round 🌧️ 🎧 All recorded in real places. No loops or AI here.
Winter rain > bit.ly/LenRn156
Spring rain > bit.ly/LenFoD6
Summer rain > bit.ly/LenRainM
Autumn rain > bit.ly/LenRnAb
Winter rain > bit.ly/LenRn156
Spring rain > bit.ly/LenFoD6
Summer rain > bit.ly/LenRainM
Autumn rain > bit.ly/LenRnAb
November 26, 2025 at 8:18 AM
The sound of the rain all year round 🌧️ 🎧 All recorded in real places. No loops or AI here.
Winter rain > bit.ly/LenRn156
Spring rain > bit.ly/LenFoD6
Summer rain > bit.ly/LenRainM
Autumn rain > bit.ly/LenRnAb
Winter rain > bit.ly/LenRn156
Spring rain > bit.ly/LenFoD6
Summer rain > bit.ly/LenRainM
Autumn rain > bit.ly/LenRnAb
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Hoo boy, another fictitious "EV market slows" headline from the Times
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
November 26, 2025 at 8:15 AM
Hoo boy, another fictitious "EV market slows" headline from the Times
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
*EU EV sales are up 25.6% in 2025*
Receipts in thread.
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MakeAmericaDeadAgain.
MADA.
MADA.
Trump just ended a rule limiting a type of pollution that causes heart and lung disease.
The rule was expected to save thousands of American lives every year.
The rule was expected to save thousands of American lives every year.
November 25, 2025 at 10:10 PM
MakeAmericaDeadAgain.
MADA.
MADA.
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When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Don’t believe Nigel Farage’s denials. He targeted me for being Jewish – and it hurt | Peter Ettedgui
Now that my former classmate has finally spoken about the allegations of his behaviour at school, I feel compelled to address his points directly, says Peter Ettedgui, a film director and producer
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 8:34 PM
When I hear Farage talking about rounding up and deporting hundreds of thousands of human beings, and threatening those with leave to remain or settled status, I cannot help but think of the schoolboy sidling up to me and telling me that “Hitler was right”
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Finally!
A fascist political leader getting what they deserve: jail time!
A fascist political leader getting what they deserve: jail time!
'Bolsonaro, 70, was in September convicted over a scheme to stop Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva from taking office after the 2022 elections that included a plot to kill the veteran leftist'.
Brazil's Bolsonaro begins 27-year jail term for coup bid
Brazil's Supreme Court on Tuesday ordered far-right former president Jair Bolsonaro to begin serving a 27-year sentence for plotting a failed coup, after he exhausted all appeals.
www.france24.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Finally!
A fascist political leader getting what they deserve: jail time!
A fascist political leader getting what they deserve: jail time!
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Some very cold, early baths have been taken this week.
The resilience of small birds always surprises.
For the rabbit kit, discretion was the better part of valour.
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The resilience of small birds always surprises.
For the rabbit kit, discretion was the better part of valour.
🦉
November 25, 2025 at 8:41 PM
Some very cold, early baths have been taken this week.
The resilience of small birds always surprises.
For the rabbit kit, discretion was the better part of valour.
🦉
The resilience of small birds always surprises.
For the rabbit kit, discretion was the better part of valour.
🦉
Reposted by Dr Rebecca Warren
No wonder we are one of the most nature-depleted corners of this battered planet, with #biodiversity so poor
Extensive effort by multiple law enforcement / science / conservation partners to determine this as a wildlife crime. But of course, yet again the offender hasn't been identified, charged, prosecuted etc. Something needs to change.
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/24/h...
#RaptorResearch
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/24/h...
Hen Harrier found dead in Northumberland National Park with shotgun damage to satellite tag
This is a blog about one of those dead Hen Harriers for whom we’ve been waiting over a year for Natural England to confirm the cause of death. A Hen Harrier (photo by Pete Walkden) The young …
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 25, 2025 at 9:18 PM
No wonder we are one of the most nature-depleted corners of this battered planet, with #biodiversity so poor
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Three more school contemporaries who claim to have witnessed Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage racism have rejected the Reform UK leader’s suggestion that it was “banter”, describing it as targeted, persistent and nasty.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Three more ex-pupils at school with Nigel Farage reject ‘banter’ claims
Exclusive: Dulwich college contemporaries ‘rubbish’ Reform UK leader’s suggestion alleged racist taunts not intended to hurt
www.theguardian.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:13 PM
Three more school contemporaries who claim to have witnessed Nigel Farage’s alleged teenage racism have rejected the Reform UK leader’s suggestion that it was “banter”, describing it as targeted, persistent and nasty.
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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Huge discovery - how little we understand about the #biodiversity that we are fast-trashing
"Key parts of the eukaryotic story remain hidden in places we rarely explore."
www.sciencealert.com/newly-discov...
"Key parts of the eukaryotic story remain hidden in places we rarely explore."
www.sciencealert.com/newly-discov...
Newly Discovered Organism Could Represent a Whole New Branch in The Tree of Life
It's not every day that biologists announce an entirely new branch of life, and this one has been hiding under their noses for years.
www.sciencealert.com
November 25, 2025 at 9:32 PM
Huge discovery - how little we understand about the #biodiversity that we are fast-trashing
"Key parts of the eukaryotic story remain hidden in places we rarely explore."
www.sciencealert.com/newly-discov...
"Key parts of the eukaryotic story remain hidden in places we rarely explore."
www.sciencealert.com/newly-discov...
#ArtDD2025
Charles Bridge, Prague
Rough 10 minute sketch, just for the pleasure of putting ink on paper. From a 📷 by @timofnewbury.bsky.social with thanks.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social
Charles Bridge, Prague
Rough 10 minute sketch, just for the pleasure of putting ink on paper. From a 📷 by @timofnewbury.bsky.social with thanks.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social
November 25, 2025 at 6:49 PM
#ArtDD2025
Charles Bridge, Prague
Rough 10 minute sketch, just for the pleasure of putting ink on paper. From a 📷 by @timofnewbury.bsky.social with thanks.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social
Charles Bridge, Prague
Rough 10 minute sketch, just for the pleasure of putting ink on paper. From a 📷 by @timofnewbury.bsky.social with thanks.
@saocousins.bsky.social @holnicotenh.bsky.social @andykaitken.bsky.social @stevecobbin.bsky.social @indikon.bsky.social
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Man (employed by a rich amoral elite bastard) arrested after five Red Kites found poisoned in Essex
#WildlifeCrime #poisoning #RedKites #AnimalRights #birds #UK #Essex #estate raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/22/m...
#WildlifeCrime #poisoning #RedKites #AnimalRights #birds #UK #Essex #estate raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/22/m...
November 25, 2025 at 10:08 AM
Man (employed by a rich amoral elite bastard) arrested after five Red Kites found poisoned in Essex
#WildlifeCrime #poisoning #RedKites #AnimalRights #birds #UK #Essex #estate raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/22/m...
#WildlifeCrime #poisoning #RedKites #AnimalRights #birds #UK #Essex #estate raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/22/m...
Superb!
Woodpigeon coming straight at me! 😮😁
Taken last week at RSPB Greylake in Somerset. 🐦
#birds 🪶
You can buy my exclusive 2026 Birds calendars here;
www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c...
Taken last week at RSPB Greylake in Somerset. 🐦
#birds 🪶
You can buy my exclusive 2026 Birds calendars here;
www.carlbovis.com/2026-birds-c...
November 25, 2025 at 6:05 PM
Superb!
Were I - heaven forbid - to be entered for this prize, I would withdraw instantly. Gove is a cretinous s**t and should be kept away from - well, everyone and everything.
The former Conservative Levelling Up Secretary and now editor of the Spectator, Michael Gove, has been selected as a judge for the 2026 Orwell Prize awards, despite his record of dodging media scrutiny and allegations of ‘stifling’ critical journalists
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Were I - heaven forbid - to be entered for this prize, I would withdraw instantly. Gove is a cretinous s**t and should be kept away from - well, everyone and everything.
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when we say we want more streets to be pedestrianized, this is what we mean
November 25, 2025 at 5:36 PM
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