Nutcracker
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Birds, conifers and some green & pro-European politics.
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14 November, bike along to Elswick just in time to see @pauldavidson936.bsky.social's Great Northern Diver for 4 or 5 minutes before it flew off! #135 on the green patch yearlist 😃😃😃
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We were right! 👀
The EU Ombudswoman has called out the European Commission for maladministration over the 2024 #simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱? ⚠️
In 2024, the Commission launched an “urgent” Omnibus to amend two core CAP regulations.
The EU Ombudswoman has called out the European Commission for maladministration over the 2024 #simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱? ⚠️
In 2024, the Commission launched an “urgent” Omnibus to amend two core CAP regulations.
November 27, 2025 at 1:35 PM
We were right! 👀
The EU Ombudswoman has called out the European Commission for maladministration over the 2024 #simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱? ⚠️
In 2024, the Commission launched an “urgent” Omnibus to amend two core CAP regulations.
The EU Ombudswoman has called out the European Commission for maladministration over the 2024 #simplification of the Common Agricultural Policy (CAP).
𝗪𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗵𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗱? ⚠️
In 2024, the Commission launched an “urgent” Omnibus to amend two core CAP regulations.
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Abysmal, mindless, utterly zombified. You can't even call it policymaking because that implies a degree of thought which simply isn't present. Pretty soon they might actually hit Cameron's 'tens of thousands' target and then they'll shit themselves with horror at the consequences.
PM describes net migration of 205k as "a step in the right direction". His govt has no public position on a sustainable level of immigration is, nor any known process to decide what, why & how. Starmer is now implying he wants it significantly lower
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
www.standard.co.uk/news/politic...
Net migration drop ‘step in the right direction’ – Starmer
Net migration peaked at a record 944,000 in the year to March 2023 but has fallen sharply since then.
www.standard.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:46 PM
Abysmal, mindless, utterly zombified. You can't even call it policymaking because that implies a degree of thought which simply isn't present. Pretty soon they might actually hit Cameron's 'tens of thousands' target and then they'll shit themselves with horror at the consequences.
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Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
November 27, 2025 at 11:00 PM
Why do so many feel like they've fallen behind?
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
It's not because of immigrants, trans people, DEI, the “deep state,” or any other bogeyman trotted out by the GOP.
It's because big corporations and billionaires have rigged markets and siphoned off most of the economy's gains.
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This is a great explanation of the difference between 1 million and 1 billion, and how huge the wealth gap has become.
November 27, 2025 at 9:22 PM
This is a great explanation of the difference between 1 million and 1 billion, and how huge the wealth gap has become.
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The country wants a wealth tax on assets.
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:15 PM
The country wants a wealth tax on assets.
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
They're panicking because "won't the rich just leave" has been utterly debunked.
They've got no actual argument.
Join.greenparty.org.uk
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"When looking at Steve Witkoff’s real estate career, the image of a naive businessman blundering around the Kremlin begins to crack, and what emerges is the figure of a shrewd and ruthless operator, with documented links to Russian billionaires as well as the Russian mafia."
The Realtor Who Came in From the Cold • russian desk
Trump's chief negotiator is acting in the service of a section of the elite, interested in restoring trade ties.
desk-russie.info
November 27, 2025 at 5:53 PM
"When looking at Steve Witkoff’s real estate career, the image of a naive businessman blundering around the Kremlin begins to crack, and what emerges is the figure of a shrewd and ruthless operator, with documented links to Russian billionaires as well as the Russian mafia."
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Wilder Parks, a new initiative by Rewilding Europe to accelerate nature recovery across Europe. Ten frontrunner parks are already on board, including German Wadden Sea.
rewildingeurope.com/wilder-parks/
rewildingeurope.com/wilder-parks/
Wilder Parks | Rewilding Europe
Protected areas lie at the heart of European conservation. The Wilder Parks initiative will build on the achievements of these areas, leveraging the power of rewilding to breathe new life into ecosyst...
rewildingeurope.com
November 28, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Wilder Parks, a new initiative by Rewilding Europe to accelerate nature recovery across Europe. Ten frontrunner parks are already on board, including German Wadden Sea.
rewildingeurope.com/wilder-parks/
rewildingeurope.com/wilder-parks/
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There are some people who seem to see the recovery of ecosystems in a deforested waste as a personal affront. It's about power, and different landscapes reflect the different ways in which power is distributed - or concentrated.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Willow trees on Prince William’s land in Devon poisoned with herbicide
Exclusive: Unknown culprit suspected of spraying glyphosate on protected trees hoped to stop peat erosion and flooding
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 5:12 PM
There are some people who seem to see the recovery of ecosystems in a deforested waste as a personal affront. It's about power, and different landscapes reflect the different ways in which power is distributed - or concentrated.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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November 26, 2025 at 12:13 AM
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Maybe Starmer would be less perplexed on why his niece faced a homophobic hate crime if he stopped and admitted the role he and his government has played in eroding safety for LGBTQ people.
Nearly all pledges towards LGBTQ people ditched. Labour aren't welcome at Pride.
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
Nearly all pledges towards LGBTQ people ditched. Labour aren't welcome at Pride.
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
Keir Starmer's fury after niece and wife 'beaten by blokes for holding hands'
'I thought the days of beating up people because they were gay were well behind us.'
metro.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 9:11 AM
Maybe Starmer would be less perplexed on why his niece faced a homophobic hate crime if he stopped and admitted the role he and his government has played in eroding safety for LGBTQ people.
Nearly all pledges towards LGBTQ people ditched. Labour aren't welcome at Pride.
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
Nearly all pledges towards LGBTQ people ditched. Labour aren't welcome at Pride.
metro.co.uk/2025/11/26/k...
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“Unifil, the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon that operates south of the Litani, says Israel has committed more than 10,000 air and ground violations during the ceasefire.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'This is no life': Security and long-held views shattered in Lebanon amid Israeli strikes
A year on from a ceasefire in Lebanon, Israel is continuing attacks on what it says are Hezbollah's efforts to recover from their war.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 27, 2025 at 8:16 AM
“Unifil, the United Nations peacekeeping force in Lebanon that operates south of the Litani, says Israel has committed more than 10,000 air and ground violations during the ceasefire.”
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Reject Rosebank and stop ALL new drilling.
The commitment does not prevent fields that already have a licence - like Rosebank and Cambo - from being developed.
The fight against Rosebank is STILL on.
The commitment does not prevent fields that already have a licence - like Rosebank and Cambo - from being developed.
The fight against Rosebank is STILL on.
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 PM
Reject Rosebank and stop ALL new drilling.
The commitment does not prevent fields that already have a licence - like Rosebank and Cambo - from being developed.
The fight against Rosebank is STILL on.
The commitment does not prevent fields that already have a licence - like Rosebank and Cambo - from being developed.
The fight against Rosebank is STILL on.
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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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60 yrs ago today (Nov 5, 1965), the 1st US government report to warn about climate change was published.
"Restoring the Quality of Our Environment" included warning of C02 build-up and sea-level rise/melting ice-caps.
allouryesterdays.info/2025/11/04/6...
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"Restoring the Quality of Our Environment" included warning of C02 build-up and sea-level rise/melting ice-caps.
allouryesterdays.info/2025/11/04/6...
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November 4, 2025 at 10:12 PM
60 yrs ago today (Nov 5, 1965), the 1st US government report to warn about climate change was published.
"Restoring the Quality of Our Environment" included warning of C02 build-up and sea-level rise/melting ice-caps.
allouryesterdays.info/2025/11/04/6...
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"Restoring the Quality of Our Environment" included warning of C02 build-up and sea-level rise/melting ice-caps.
allouryesterdays.info/2025/11/04/6...
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This is no life for a penguin. 'Share' if you agree!
November 27, 2025 at 12:02 PM
This is no life for a penguin. 'Share' if you agree!
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I remain opposed to a third runway at Heathrow because of the severe impact it would have on noise, pollution and climate targets.
November 25, 2025 at 7:17 PM
I remain opposed to a third runway at Heathrow because of the severe impact it would have on noise, pollution and climate targets.
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Breaking News!
Code Yikes!
As of November 25th, Arctic sea-ice extent just hit a new record daily low and is now more than 32,000 km² below the previous record low for the date, set in 2016.
Current extent is more than 1,360,000 km² below the 1991-2020 average.
Code Yikes!
As of November 25th, Arctic sea-ice extent just hit a new record daily low and is now more than 32,000 km² below the previous record low for the date, set in 2016.
Current extent is more than 1,360,000 km² below the 1991-2020 average.
November 27, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Breaking News!
Code Yikes!
As of November 25th, Arctic sea-ice extent just hit a new record daily low and is now more than 32,000 km² below the previous record low for the date, set in 2016.
Current extent is more than 1,360,000 km² below the 1991-2020 average.
Code Yikes!
As of November 25th, Arctic sea-ice extent just hit a new record daily low and is now more than 32,000 km² below the previous record low for the date, set in 2016.
Current extent is more than 1,360,000 km² below the 1991-2020 average.
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Israel's genocide in Gaza is 'not over' despite the announcement of a ceasefire, human rights experts have warned
Israel's genocide 'not over' despite ceasefire, human rights experts warn
www.thenational.scot
November 27, 2025 at 12:48 PM
Israel's genocide in Gaza is 'not over' despite the announcement of a ceasefire, human rights experts have warned
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Wow. BBC journalists are now not even allowed to report the censored line from my Reith Lecture, that Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history.”
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
November 27, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Wow. BBC journalists are now not even allowed to report the censored line from my Reith Lecture, that Trump is “the most openly corrupt president in American history.”
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
You can hear how carefully they’re forced to tiptoe around it. So chilling...
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Please help us make this the most signed petition in Scottish Govt petition history! Over 1/3 of the way there!
petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
Petition: Stop the Guga Hunt
Calling on the Scottish Parliament to urge the Scottish Government to amend Section 16 of the Wildlife and Countryside Act 1981 to remove the power to grant licences for taking Gannets on Sula Sgeir.
petitions.parliament.scot
November 27, 2025 at 1:30 PM
Please help us make this the most signed petition in Scottish Govt petition history! Over 1/3 of the way there!
petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
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Totally agree, and the sooner the better!
November 27, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Totally agree, and the sooner the better!
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A man who believes in nothing; morally unmoored. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
Labour’s plan to slash jury trials at odds with past Starmer calls to expand them
PM once advocated for all criminal cases to be heard before juries even those at magistrates court level, it has emerged
www.theguardian.com
November 26, 2025 at 3:08 PM
A man who believes in nothing; morally unmoored. www.theguardian.com/law/2025/nov...
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🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
November 26, 2025 at 8:55 AM
🔥 Highly recommended that you all sign and share.
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
Link to the petition—> petition.parliament.uk/petitions/74...
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A new tracking study reveals migration is more rigid than the long held view that it is a flexible process. In Red-backed Shrikes at least.
#OpenAccess paper in @royalsocietypublishing.org Proc B
#ornithology 🪶 #OA
#OpenAccess paper in @royalsocietypublishing.org Proc B
#ornithology 🪶 #OA
The structure of the annual migratory flight activity in a songbird | Proceedings of the Royal Society B: Biological Sciences
Migratory songbirds have an internal circannual genetic programme that controls the
timing and extent of migratory flight activity, as demonstrated by experiments with
birds held in cages. We used mul...
royalsocietypublishing.org
November 27, 2025 at 2:37 PM
A new tracking study reveals migration is more rigid than the long held view that it is a flexible process. In Red-backed Shrikes at least.
#OpenAccess paper in @royalsocietypublishing.org Proc B
#ornithology 🪶 #OA
#OpenAccess paper in @royalsocietypublishing.org Proc B
#ornithology 🪶 #OA