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Biosphere in Crisis @cathobrian.bsky.social · 6d

“Efforts to protect forests don’t stand a chance as long as our economic system keeps rewarding quick profits from forest destruction”

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

‘Dismal’ health of world’s forests is threat to humanity, report warns

Financial institutions pouring money into land clearance and undermining efforts to stop destruction, says Climate Focus

www.theguardian.com

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Laura Sykes @greeneralia.bsky.social · 8d

I'm delighted by this news.
If a 4 hour queue does not speed up the general desire in the UK to return to the EU fold (if they will have us), I will be amazed...

Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 8d

UK travellers should expect "four-hour queues" as new EU border system comes into force. Brexit really is the gift that keeps giving

www.itv.com/news/2025-10...

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The Tennessee Holler @thetnholler.bsky.social · 9d

Imagine that

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Miaganga @miaganga.bsky.social · 14d

Anti-fascist OG’s

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John Scalzi @scalzi.com · 14d

Delighted that Cory is having a moment with "Enshittification," because it's an accurate word for what's happening in tech and he's the right person to describe it.

(Gift link)

www.nytimes.com/2025/10/05/b...

A Powerhouse Writer Found One Word to Change the Debate About Tech

www.nytimes.com

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Laura Sykes @greeneralia.bsky.social · 18d

I suggest waiting until after the next election before taking this any further?
#ThingsCanOnlyGetBetter?

Larry Neufeld @larryneufeldsk.bsky.social · 18d

To Survive, the United Nations Must Leave America prosyn.org/wBt1zm7

To Survive, the United Nations Must Leave America

Carl Bildt sees a change in headquarters as an unfortunate but necessary step for the embattled institution.

prosyn.org

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Laura Sykes @greeneralia.bsky.social · 18d

Possibly not so much non-rational as uneducated, seeing the world in extremes, rather than the shades of colour which most of us see?

Laura Sykes @greeneralia.bsky.social · 21d

This man gave a television interview at the weekend in which he told us what a devout Christian he is.
Christianity also asks its adherents to 'live in a certain way' so saying that Islam does as well is hardly menacing, as he implies.

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Laura Sykes @greeneralia.bsky.social · 25d

Hmm, this describes any authoritarian regime?
What was peculiarly sinister about Hitler was the extent to which he went beyond basic authoritarian dictatorship?

Laura Sykes @greeneralia.bsky.social · 26d

This is an episode in history that passed me by - when did Nazis align themselves with Zionists?

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Nick Langley @nicklangley.bsky.social · 26d

"we identify areas where relatively few tree species will be exposed to novel climatic conditions. These can serve as climate refugia for tree species in a rapidly changing world. It’s important that we protect these areas from destruction from deforestation and logging"
nat.au.dk/en/about-the...

Climate change is on track to shift key tree species like beech and Norway spruce north: European forests will be completely changed by the year 2100.

In just a few decades, the climate in many of the world’s forests will be so changed that many trees will have difficulty surviving. For example, in wide parts of lowland Central Europe, there is a ri...

nat.au.dk

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Laura Sykes @greeneralia.bsky.social · Sep 17

Perhaps we should remind people of what happened in Germany with the rise of Hitler in the early 1930s, repeatedly & often?
For the young, 'Fascist' is just a term of abuse...let's remind people of what Fascism offered and what it morphed into: 'Strength through Joy' etc?
youtu.be/SDuHXTG3uyY?...

Tomorrow belongs to me - Cabaret

YouTube video by nibelungenstar

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Laura Sykes @greeneralia.bsky.social · Sep 17

Starmer is a realist. I think he is right to cosy up (grease up?) to Trump, whatever we Brits may think of him: we should never have left the EU but we are now obliged to play the part of the organ grinder's monkey vis a vis the US?

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Laura Sykes @greeneralia.bsky.social · Sep 16

I've signed and re-circulated (looks odd, but I mustn't say 're-tweeted')☺️

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Laura Sykes @greeneralia.bsky.social · Sep 16

I agree the contrast couldn't be clearer.
But even Nixon now seems like a shining beacon of inspiration and rectitude compared to UNOHU?

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Andrea Learned | Climate Influence Catalyst Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · Sep 16

I see massive opportunity for more of us to show that going #vegan IS doable. #ClimateInfluence

“'If you want people to change their lifestyle habits, then you need to emphasize convenience and reduce barriers,' Goldwert says;..." Seth Millstein @sentientmedia.org

sentientmedia.org/people-misju...

People Dramatically Misjudge the Climate Impacts of Their Actions, Research Shows

Recycling is easier than going vegan, but it’s also a lot less effective.

sentientmedia.org

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · Sep 16

St Thomas’ is one of the world’s great hospitals. I lived in London & had friends work there. These are ppl who do everything to save lives. The account of a medic on duty during London’s Nazi march, recently, needs to be listened to. Labour sucking up to them, is &, was wrong. Just 9 arrests!

Christian @ceebarnacles.bsky.social · Sep 15

Written by a doctor at St Thomas' Hospital, London after the Tommy Robinson march on 13/9.

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Kat Abughazaleh @katmabu.bsky.social · Sep 16

Today, the UN officially designated Israel’s assault on Gaza as a genocide.

As a party to the Genocide Convention, the U.S. has a legal obligation to obey our own laws, stop weapons sales to Israel, and demand a permanent ceasefire.

End the genocide. Ceasefire now.

257. The Commission recommends that all Member States:
(a) Employ all means reasonably available to them to prevent the commission of genocide in the Gaza Strip;
(b) Cease the transfer of arms and other equipment or items, including jet fuel, to the State of Israel or third States where there is reason to suspect their use in military operations that have involved or could involve the commission of genocide;
(c) Ensure individuals and corporations in their territories and within their jurisdiction are not involved in the commission of genocide, aiding and assisting the commission of genocide or incitement to commit genocide and investigate and prosecute those who may be implicated in these crimes under international law;
(d) Facilitate the investigations and domestic proceedings and take action (including imposing sanctions) against the State of Israel and against individuals or corporations that are involved in or facilitating the commission of genocide or incitement to commit genocide;
(e) Cooperate with the investigation of the Office of the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court.
258. The Commission recommends that the Prosecutor of the International Criminal Court:
(a) Examine, within its continuing investigation in the Situation in the State of Palestine, the crime of genocide for amendment to existing arrest warrants and addition to future application for arrest warrants;
(b) Examine the involvement of officials mentioned in this report for inclusion as those most responsible for international crimes committed in the occupied Palestinian territory.

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Rima I Anabtawi @rimaanabtawi.bsky.social · Sep 16

Poland says it is facing up to 50 Russian sabotage attempts daily

Russian hackers target Polish hospitals and city water supply

www.ft.com/content/3e7c...

Russian hackers target Polish hospitals and city water supply

Warsaw increases cyber security budget as Moscow makes up to 50 sabotage attempts a day, says minister

www.ft.com

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Dr Robert Bohan @robertbohan.bsky.social · Sep 16

One question I got a lot from Irish teens, when I’d teach about the Holocaust, was why the Nazis had ‘socialism’ in their name. I explained the received historical explanation. However, I think, based on UK contemporary English events that the decision was based, in part, on a different reason [1]

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Jules Charrington @juleschao.bsky.social · Sep 16

A swirling void in space, over which is written “thank you for contacting the void, your scream is important to us”!

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Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · Sep 16

The fortitude — no the *courage* — of these kids in this political climate is very moving.

apnews.com/article/yout...

Young activists won a landmark state climate trial. Now they're challenging Trump's orders

Young climate activists and their attorneys who won a landmark global warming trial against the state of Montana are challenging President Donald Trump's energy agenda.

apnews.com

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George Dubya @itisgeorge.bsky.social · Sep 12

There are issues with the weak power grid outside Addis, and that will have to be built up. What could be a cheap source of electricity in the countryside? Hmmm…

(Also their economy would improve if their PM wasn’t a genocidal maniac)

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George Dubya @itisgeorge.bsky.social · Sep 12

Today’s must-read feel-good article. The green transition won’t stop, no matter how much Trump wants it to, and it’ll make a lot of people’s lives better

www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Powering up: how Ethiopia is becoming an unlikely leader in the electric vehicle revolution

A country plagued by power cuts has become the first to ban imports of petrol and diesel cars, as a new dam brings hopes of cheap green energy

www.theguardian.com

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Agroecology Map @agroecologymap.bsky.social · Sep 12

🚶 Agroecology promotes reconnecting with the land.

💡 Learn more about Agroecology at "Grünhölzli - Community garden" at https://agroecologymap.org/l/493

#Agroecology #Agroecología #Agroecologia #Agroécologie #Agroökologie #Agroekologi #Agroøkologi

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