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Nettlecake
@nettlecake.bsky.social
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Lover of nature, trees, animals, friends, food and laughter. Green. Political. Arty and techy in equal measure. Ex-teacher.
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therightarticle.bsky.social
Petition for Russian meddling inquiry hits critical milestone
Labour were asking Reform to investigate themselves over Russian interference; now they may have to actually step up and take action
www.thecanary.co
November 29, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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jemimasgarden.bsky.social
If you need a gift for someone into gardening or wildlife, check out our seed collections.
They come in tins, (easy to wrap 😊), and contain packets of seeds for flowers that are beneficial to wildlife 🐝🦋🦇🐛🌱
www.jemimasgarden.co.uk
#MHHSBD
#Christmasgifts
#EcoFriendly
A compilation picture of our 3 different seed collections, Annual Fowers, Biennial Flowers and Perennial Flowers. They are contained in labelled rectangular silver tins. The photo of the Perennial seeds shows the opened tin and the seed packets that are contained within. A compilation photo showing the flowers that can be grown from the packets of seeds contained in our Annual Seed Collection. These are: Borage, blue, star-like flowers, (this one has bee feeding from it) Californinan Poppy, orange flowers Cornflower Polka Dot Mixed, a mix of blue, pink, deep purple/pink and white flowers Corn Marigold, yellow daisy-like flowers Cornflower, intense blue flowers, this one has a bee on it Corn Chamomile, white with yellow centre, daisy-like flowers Cosmos, Large, simple flowers in shades of pink and white Limnanthes, (Poached Egg Plant), not surprisingly, yellow flowers with a white edge Nasturtium Alaska, vivid tubular flowers in shades from yellow to deep red and green/cream variegated leaves. Nigella, (Love in a Mist), Persian Jewels Mixed, pretty flowers in colours of white, pink and blue. Pot Marigold, orange daisy-like flowers in vivid orange with orange centres. Red Field Poppy, traditional red Poppy.
November 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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watershed-i.bsky.social
Water reserves drying up in face of climate change.

Our latest article, out now:

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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
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November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
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profbillmcguire.bsky.social
We are already locked-in to a return to a Pliocene climate - 3C hotter, sea level eventually ~20m higher

A return to an Eocene hothouse beckons, threatening oblivion

We have to stop burning fossil fuels NOW
November 28, 2025 at 8:28 PM
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ecowarriorss.bsky.social
Unprecedented levels of forever chemicals found in dolphins and whales
There is no place to hide from these toxic chemicals that are everywhere even in the depths of the deep sea ocean
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Unprecedented levels of forever chemicals found in dolphins and whales
New research has revealed that marine mammals who live far below the ocean's surface are not immune from the burden of toxic forever chemicals, with whales and dolphins showing unprecedented levels of...
phys.org
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
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kevguttridge.bsky.social
Gannet for #BirdOfTheDay #Gannets
Head shot of a Gannet against a Blue sky.
November 29, 2025 at 8:55 AM
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johnpring.bsky.social
A report by the Covid inquiry into political decision-making during the pandemic proves that the “horrific” and disproportionate death toll among disabled people was not inevitable but the result of treating them as an “afterthought”, say campaigners.
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/inquiry-repo...
Inquiry report shows ‘horrific’ Covid death toll among disabled people was not inevitable, say DPOs
A report by the Covid inquiry into political decision-making during the pandemic proves that the “horrific” and disproportionate death toll among disabled people was not inevitable but the result o…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
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extremetemps.bsky.social
MOST EXTREME DAYS IN HISTORY ARE COMING
December will start with thousands of records in over 150 countries in
Asia,Africa,Europe,North America,Arctics.

Some places will see their first 30C in December in Iran,Iraq,Kuwait
and others 40C in Cameroon,Chad etc

Will be historic
November 28, 2025 at 12:08 PM
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greenparty.org.uk
On the International Day of Solidarity with the Palestinian People, the Green Party reiterates our commitment to justice for the people of Palestine.
INTERNATIONAL DAY OF SOLIDARITY WITH THE PALESTINIAN PEOPLE Green Party Promoted by Chris Williams on behalf of The Green Party, both at PO Box 78066, London SE16 9GQ
November 29, 2025 at 10:00 AM
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ianfraser.bsky.social
This is madness.

All books by Normal People and Conversations with Friends author Sally Rooney set to be withdrawn from sale.

The 34-year-old Irish author says: “The disappearance of my work from bookshops would mark a truly extreme incursion by the state into the realm of artistic expression.”
Sally Rooney books may be withdrawn from UK sale over Palestine Action ban, court told
Rooney has said she intended to use royalties from her work "to go on supporting Palestine Action."
www.bbc.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:38 AM
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ottoenglish.bsky.social
Fairly certain Kemi Badenoch is hoping that nobody has noticed this.

Pretty brazen...
Kemi Badenoch says welfare spending is unchristian Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative Party in the United Kingdom, has revealed that she no longer believes in God.
November 29, 2025 at 9:47 AM
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profbillmcguire.bsky.social
Bonkers - just bonkers!

www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Soon-to-be-axed 7am Manchester-London train will still run – but without passengers
Exclusive: Rail regulator pulls Avanti service from timetable from mid-December but it is needed for staff travel
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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reuters.com
UK's aviation authority says Airbus directive could disrupt some flights reut.rs/4am43Br
UK's aviation authority says Airbus directive could disrupt some flights
The British Civil Aviation Authority said it expects some disruptions to airlines and flights operating in the country due to a major software change on a significant number of Airbus A320 jets.
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November 29, 2025 at 12:05 AM
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rrosenthal.bsky.social
Ping Pong rooted for his fellow #WelshTerrier during the National Dog Show today. : )
Happy Thanksgiving!
November 28, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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greenelects.world
The Green Party are polling at 17% - in third place. Ahead of Labour yesterday, the day of the Chancellor's budget speech.
In this Westminster voting intention graph: Reform are polling at thirty one percent, down one percetage point from 19 November. The Tories are polling at eighteen percent, up one percentage point from 19 November. The Green Party are polling at seventeen percent, down one percentage point from 19 November. Labour are polling at fifteen percent, down one percentage point from 19 November. The Lib Dems are polling at twelve percent, up one percent from 19 November 2025. The source is Find Out Now.
November 27, 2025 at 4:30 PM
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corathewhippet.bsky.social
Tis the season ❄️

Love this one by Pascal Campion.
November 26, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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naturehq.bsky.social
November 27, 2025 at 11:13 AM
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saskiahm.bsky.social
Thought this was a great interview. Zack, in a move almost unheard of amongst British politicians, managed to sound like a sensible, normal, intelligent person! And amazing for the Greens to get that "big political interview" slot on the PM show the day after the budget!
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Radio 4 PM: “Green Party leader Zack Polanski gives us his view on the budget - and his plans for the future.”

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PM - Net migration falls dramatically - BBC Sounds
UK net migration sees a significant drop in arrivals for work and study.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 7:33 PM
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sundersays.bsky.social
Most of the public think net migration increased last year, when in fact numbers halved.

New findings from the Ipsos/British Future Immigration Attitudes Tracker show that 56% of the public thinks immigration increased last year. Just 1 in 6 realise it was down
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
November 27, 2025 at 12:45 AM
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stopcambo.bsky.social
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
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brigitstrawbridge.bsky.social
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...
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
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womensartbluesky.bsky.social
Volunteers created blankets for elephants during a cold spell in Myanmar, Winga Baw Elephant camp #WomensArt
Photo of an elephant facing right wearing a checked knitted blanket while on sandy outdoor ground under a chill bright blue sky
November 26, 2025 at 10:02 AM
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carolinelucas.bsky.social
Good to hear Rachel Reeves finally attack the 2 child benefit cap - but if Labour were so much against it, why’s it taken them so long to scrap it? And why were Labour MPs suspended for saying *exactly* the same last year? There’s no moral high ground here #budget2025
November 26, 2025 at 1:34 PM
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carolecadwalla.bsky.social
NEW: Wales’s first minister @prifweinidog.gov.wales backs call for a full investigation into Russian interference.

Wales’s Senedd elections next spring ‘at risk’. @bbcwales.bsky.social report below.
November 26, 2025 at 9:25 AM
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ec.europa.eu
By investing in Monocab Owl, the EU is revolutionising sustainable commuting.

A gyro-stabilised monorail offers autonomous, on-demand transport, boosting rural connectivity. 🚆

Do you know any other innovative transport solutions?

📸© Monocab Owl

#WorldSustainableTransportDay
This image shows the interior of a compact, modern vehicle cabin with wooden paneling and large windows. The seating area features blue upholstered seats with a small table or surface nearby. The design is minimalistic and cozy, with natural light coming through the windows, revealing a grassy outdoor scene with a building and trees in the background. This image shows a gyro-stabilized monorail cabin. The cabin has a reflective, metallic exterior with large windows on the sides with one of them being open and revealing a cozy interior with seating and wood accents. It is situated outdoors on a patch of grass, with residential houses in the background and a clear sky overhead. This image shows a modern, gyro-stabilized monorail cabin on a narrow gauge track, traveling through a green, outdoor area near a bridge or tunnel. The carriage is white with a red logo on its back, and has a sleek, futuristic design with large windows. The setting includes trees, indicating a rural or semi-rural environment.
November 26, 2025 at 9:35 AM