Ruth Watson
@ruthwatson.bsky.social
Journalist. Activist. Working for a better tomorrow today.
Political perspectives. Sustainability. Resilience. Food security. Social justice.
Scottish. Irish. Algerian. Kabyl.
There is no Planet B.
Political perspectives. Sustainability. Resilience. Food security. Social justice.
Scottish. Irish. Algerian. Kabyl.
There is no Planet B.
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A new pasture‑raised egg business at Balcaskie Estate showcases regenerative farming through the Pitch Up! programme, supporting local sustainable…
East Neuk Eggs thrives through Balcaskie’s Pitch Up! scheme
www.thescottishfarmer.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 8:55 PM
A new pasture‑raised egg business at Balcaskie Estate showcases regenerative farming through the Pitch Up! programme, supporting local sustainable…
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Normalize laughing derisively in men's faces when they deserve it.
February 18, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Normalize laughing derisively in men's faces when they deserve it.
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An interesting opportunity #FoodAndDrink
#FoodJustice
#Scotland
'At Bite Back, we [make] sure the voices of young people are respected and heard. [We] offer ways for everyone to get involved [...] Plus, it’s FREE — we cover all expenses'
www.biteback2030.com/take-action/...
#FoodJustice
#Scotland
'At Bite Back, we [make] sure the voices of young people are respected and heard. [We] offer ways for everyone to get involved [...] Plus, it’s FREE — we cover all expenses'
www.biteback2030.com/take-action/...
Become A Bite Back Activist — Bite Back
Are you between 14-16 years old? Are you ready to fight for your rights and demand a fairer food system? If so, Bite Back is looking for you!
www.biteback2030.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:25 PM
An interesting opportunity #FoodAndDrink
#FoodJustice
#Scotland
'At Bite Back, we [make] sure the voices of young people are respected and heard. [We] offer ways for everyone to get involved [...] Plus, it’s FREE — we cover all expenses'
www.biteback2030.com/take-action/...
#FoodJustice
#Scotland
'At Bite Back, we [make] sure the voices of young people are respected and heard. [We] offer ways for everyone to get involved [...] Plus, it’s FREE — we cover all expenses'
www.biteback2030.com/take-action/...
Become A Bite Back Activist — Bite Back
Are you between 14-16 years old? Are you ready to fight for your rights and demand a fairer food system? If so, Bite Back is looking for you!
www.biteback2030.com
February 18, 2026 at 6:19 PM
An interesting opportunity #FoodAndDrink
#FoodJustice
#Scotland
'At Bite Back, we [make] sure the voices of young people are respected and heard. [We] offer ways for everyone to get involved [...] Plus, it’s FREE — we cover all expenses'
www.biteback2030.com/take-action/...
#FoodJustice
#Scotland
'At Bite Back, we [make] sure the voices of young people are respected and heard. [We] offer ways for everyone to get involved [...] Plus, it’s FREE — we cover all expenses'
www.biteback2030.com/take-action/...
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Avalanche à Courmayeur : la frayeur des skieurs, comme “engloutis” par son souffle
Avalanche à Courmayeur : la frayeur des skieurs, comme “engloutis” par son souffle
www.courrierinternational.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:31 PM
Avalanche à Courmayeur : la frayeur des skieurs, comme “engloutis” par son souffle
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Salmon aquaculture isn't feeding the world — it's depleting it.
“As a former veterinarian for a salmon farming company in Chile, I’ve seen firsthand the effects and damage the carnivorous aquaculture industry can cause.” -Oceana's Liesbeth van der Meer, DVM.
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
“As a former veterinarian for a salmon farming company in Chile, I’ve seen firsthand the effects and damage the carnivorous aquaculture industry can cause.” -Oceana's Liesbeth van der Meer, DVM.
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
Contributor: Factory farming of fish is brewing pathogens
Aquaculture is critical for feeding a hungry planet, but it does not need to be as reckless as it is today.
www.latimes.com
February 18, 2026 at 12:10 AM
Salmon aquaculture isn't feeding the world — it's depleting it.
“As a former veterinarian for a salmon farming company in Chile, I’ve seen firsthand the effects and damage the carnivorous aquaculture industry can cause.” -Oceana's Liesbeth van der Meer, DVM.
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
“As a former veterinarian for a salmon farming company in Chile, I’ve seen firsthand the effects and damage the carnivorous aquaculture industry can cause.” -Oceana's Liesbeth van der Meer, DVM.
www.latimes.com/opinion/stor...
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The 3 male backstage manatees at The Seas will be released very soon!
Of the onstage females, Soleil (115 markings) and Cider could be released in as soon as a few months (as they’re between 800-1000 lbs currently), but little 500 pound Tani will need another year here
Of the onstage females, Soleil (115 markings) and Cider could be released in as soon as a few months (as they’re between 800-1000 lbs currently), but little 500 pound Tani will need another year here
February 18, 2026 at 3:50 AM
The 3 male backstage manatees at The Seas will be released very soon!
Of the onstage females, Soleil (115 markings) and Cider could be released in as soon as a few months (as they’re between 800-1000 lbs currently), but little 500 pound Tani will need another year here
Of the onstage females, Soleil (115 markings) and Cider could be released in as soon as a few months (as they’re between 800-1000 lbs currently), but little 500 pound Tani will need another year here
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LIVE: First day of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem youtube.com/live/40H_8El...
LIVE: First day of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem
YouTube video by Reuters
youtube.com
February 18, 2026 at 5:21 PM
LIVE: First day of Ramadan at Al-Aqsa Mosque in Jerusalem youtube.com/live/40H_8El...
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An English police force has urged people with information to come forward about claims of human trafficking and sexual assault in light of the latest release of the Epstein files
Public urged to come forward over sexual trafficking claims in Epstein files
www.thenational.scot
February 18, 2026 at 4:26 PM
An English police force has urged people with information to come forward about claims of human trafficking and sexual assault in light of the latest release of the Epstein files
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Six stained glass windows by the legendary artist Harry Clarke are the property of the owners of the building housing Bewley's Café, rather than the café itself, the Supreme Court ruled today jrnl.ie/6960724
Harry Clarke windows in Bewley's Café belong to landlord, not cafe, Supreme Court rules
Johnny Ronan’s company RGRE Grafton Limited has been embroiled in a legal battle over the ownership of the windows with Bewley’s Cafe for several years.
jrnl.ie
February 18, 2026 at 4:26 PM
Six stained glass windows by the legendary artist Harry Clarke are the property of the owners of the building housing Bewley's Café, rather than the café itself, the Supreme Court ruled today jrnl.ie/6960724
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The Trump regime doesn't want you to see this interview.
Rep. James Talarico On Confronting Christian Nationalism, And Strange Days In The Texas Legislature
YouTube video by The Late Show with Stephen Colbert
www.youtube.com
February 18, 2026 at 9:06 AM
The Trump regime doesn't want you to see this interview.
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💬 «Le niveau de violence s’amplifie devant la menace d’une arrivée au pouvoir du RN»
Pour l’historien des gauches françaises et italiennes, Marc Lazar, le contexte international marqué par l’essor de l’extrême droite pourrait faire craindre une hausse des affrontements.
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Pour l’historien des gauches françaises et italiennes, Marc Lazar, le contexte international marqué par l’essor de l’extrême droite pourrait faire craindre une hausse des affrontements.
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Marc Lazar, historien : «Le niveau de violence s’amplifie devant la menace d’une arrivée au pouvoir du RN»
Pour le professeur, la polarisation dans la compétition politique et l’essor de l’extrême droite à l’international pourraient se traduire par des affrontements physiques entre groupes militants. Il revient sur le climat politique en France.
www.liberation.fr
February 18, 2026 at 3:42 PM
💬 «Le niveau de violence s’amplifie devant la menace d’une arrivée au pouvoir du RN»
Pour l’historien des gauches françaises et italiennes, Marc Lazar, le contexte international marqué par l’essor de l’extrême droite pourrait faire craindre une hausse des affrontements.
Lire ⤵️
Pour l’historien des gauches françaises et italiennes, Marc Lazar, le contexte international marqué par l’essor de l’extrême droite pourrait faire craindre une hausse des affrontements.
Lire ⤵️
The intention is to escalate fear through cruelty.
Shock and awe.
The American Government is fighting its people.
Shock and awe.
The American Government is fighting its people.
My guess is that the goal here is not only to punish the children for turning more people against ICE/DHS, but also to make news outlets think twice about reporting on kids' suffering at the hands of ICE/DHS, out of concern that doing so might lead to retaliation against the kids.
ProPublica published children's letters and drawings documenting their sadness and suffering at Dilley. And Dilley staff are now retaliating by confiscating kids' letters and drawings.
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
February 18, 2026 at 3:45 PM
The intention is to escalate fear through cruelty.
Shock and awe.
The American Government is fighting its people.
Shock and awe.
The American Government is fighting its people.
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The only dedicated shoe shop in Shetland will shut in May.
The Lerwick branch of retailer Beggs Shoes opened on Commercial Street back in 2013.
shet.news/s0b18
The Lerwick branch of retailer Beggs Shoes opened on Commercial Street back in 2013.
shet.news/s0b18
Shoe shop set to shut in May
THE ONLY dedicated shoe shop in Shetland will shut in May. The Lerwick branch of retailer Beggs Shoes opened on Commercial Street back in 2013. However, Beggs...
shet.news
February 18, 2026 at 3:26 PM
The only dedicated shoe shop in Shetland will shut in May.
The Lerwick branch of retailer Beggs Shoes opened on Commercial Street back in 2013.
shet.news/s0b18
The Lerwick branch of retailer Beggs Shoes opened on Commercial Street back in 2013.
shet.news/s0b18
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At least a third of hot school meals on offer do not meet basic nutritional standards, Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary said.
TDs, parents and others have raised concerns about the nutritional value of hot school meals jrnl.ie/6960693
TDs, parents and others have raised concerns about the nutritional value of hot school meals jrnl.ie/6960693
At least a third of hot school meals don't meet basic nutritional standards, Minister says
Dara Calleary raised concerns over the availability of fruit and vegetables.
jrnl.ie
February 18, 2026 at 3:03 PM
At least a third of hot school meals on offer do not meet basic nutritional standards, Social Protection Minister Dara Calleary said.
TDs, parents and others have raised concerns about the nutritional value of hot school meals jrnl.ie/6960693
TDs, parents and others have raised concerns about the nutritional value of hot school meals jrnl.ie/6960693
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The Scottish Government is proposing to increase community benefit for onshore wind project from the current £5,000 per megawatt to £6,000 per year.
The payments made by energy developers to local communities will continue to be voluntary under the latest proposals, with no statutory requirement.
The payments made by energy developers to local communities will continue to be voluntary under the latest proposals, with no statutory requirement.
Government proposes to increase community benefit for wind projects by 20 per cent to £6,000 per megawatt
THE SCOTTISH Government is proposing to increase community benefit for onshore wind project by 20 per cent from the current £5,000 per installed megawatt to...
shet.news
February 18, 2026 at 12:40 PM
The Scottish Government is proposing to increase community benefit for onshore wind project from the current £5,000 per megawatt to £6,000 per year.
The payments made by energy developers to local communities will continue to be voluntary under the latest proposals, with no statutory requirement.
The payments made by energy developers to local communities will continue to be voluntary under the latest proposals, with no statutory requirement.
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A giant in the bicycle industry has died. RIP.
Founder of iconic Taiwanese cycling brand Giant and bike ‘missionary’ dies at 91
King Liu was ‘widely respected as a lifelong advocate for cycling culture’, company says
www.independent.co.uk
February 18, 2026 at 12:24 PM
A giant in the bicycle industry has died. RIP.
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ProPublica published children's letters and drawings documenting their sadness and suffering at Dilley. And Dilley staff are now retaliating by confiscating kids' letters and drawings.
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
February 18, 2026 at 1:14 PM
ProPublica published children's letters and drawings documenting their sadness and suffering at Dilley. And Dilley staff are now retaliating by confiscating kids' letters and drawings.
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
www.sacurrent.com/news/san-ant...
It is a scandalous and criminal failure of governments around the world that we are in this situation.
Meanwhile, those who have profited enormously from the industries that have brought this crisis to pass, pay nothing.
#ClimateEmergency
Meanwhile, those who have profited enormously from the industries that have brought this crisis to pass, pay nothing.
#ClimateEmergency
February 18, 2026 at 2:27 PM
It is a scandalous and criminal failure of governments around the world that we are in this situation.
Meanwhile, those who have profited enormously from the industries that have brought this crisis to pass, pay nothing.
#ClimateEmergency
Meanwhile, those who have profited enormously from the industries that have brought this crisis to pass, pay nothing.
#ClimateEmergency
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Mitigate for 1.5°C, but adapt for 5°C
‘Daunting but doable’: Europe urged to prepare for 3C of global heating
Advisory board member says adapting is ‘not rocket science’ but Europe already paying price for lack of preparation
www.theguardian.com
February 18, 2026 at 1:27 PM
Mitigate for 1.5°C, but adapt for 5°C
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These two women are suing Andrew Tate, alleging he raped them. Here they visit the social media companies that created Tate. Please share.
*one voice altered to disguise identity
*one voice altered to disguise identity
February 18, 2026 at 11:36 AM
These two women are suing Andrew Tate, alleging he raped them. Here they visit the social media companies that created Tate. Please share.
*one voice altered to disguise identity
*one voice altered to disguise identity
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Fragments of First World War lives
Trade union journals often carried photos & reports of comrades in arms - the serving, the rewarded, the missing, wounded & dead
The hope for news shines through in the profiles of the missing
Browse the Postmen's Gazette & more at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...
Trade union journals often carried photos & reports of comrades in arms - the serving, the rewarded, the missing, wounded & dead
The hope for news shines through in the profiles of the missing
Browse the Postmen's Gazette & more at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...
February 18, 2026 at 1:23 PM
Fragments of First World War lives
Trade union journals often carried photos & reports of comrades in arms - the serving, the rewarded, the missing, wounded & dead
The hope for news shines through in the profiles of the missing
Browse the Postmen's Gazette & more at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...
Trade union journals often carried photos & reports of comrades in arms - the serving, the rewarded, the missing, wounded & dead
The hope for news shines through in the profiles of the missing
Browse the Postmen's Gazette & more at warwick.ac.uk/services/lib...