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Ruth Watson
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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.
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ruthwatson.bsky.social
This looks like a fascinating conference about a most pressing issue:

What part do/can localised food systems play in feeding our communities during a time of climate and political upheaval?

#FoodandDrink
#Farming
#FoodSecurity
#ClimateChange
#GrowLocal
#FeedTheWorld

xi-conferencesyal.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:33 PM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
This looks like a vital global conference: what part do/can localised food systems play in feeding our communities during a time of climate and political upheaval?

#FoodandDrink
#Farming
#FoodSecurity
#ClimateChange
#GrowLocal
#FeedTheWorld

xi-conferencesyal.com
International Conference Localised Food Systems
Pivoted towards the future: how can local food systems be future-proofed in the face of current and future challenges? 1-4 Sept 2026, Aberdeen, Scotland
xi-conferencesyal.com
February 17, 2026 at 12:19 PM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
The power of art
#ReneeGood
#AlexPretti
#America
February 17, 2026 at 11:59 AM
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phillewis.bsky.social
Robert Duvall, the legendary actor whose career has spanned over six decades, has died at 95, his wife announced
A photo of Robert and Luciana Duvall with a horse and dogs STATEMENT FROM LUCIANA DUVALL Yesterday we said goodbye to my beloved husband, cherished friend, and one of the greatest actors of our time. Bob passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by love and comfort. To the world, he was an Academy Award-winning actor, a director, a storyteller. To me, he was simply everything. His passion for his craft was matched only by his deep love for characters, a great meal, and holding court. For each of his many roles, Bob gave everything to his characters and to the truth of the human spirit they represented. In doing so, he leaves something lasting and unforgettable to us all. Thank you for the years of support you showed Bob and for giving us this time and privacy to celebrate the memories he leaves behind.
February 16, 2026 at 6:04 PM
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mediasfr.skyfleet.blue
Un bébé soigné in utero pour une tumeur vasculaire rare, une première
Un bébé soigné in utero pour une tumeur vasculaire rare, une première
www.lemonde.fr
February 16, 2026 at 8:57 PM
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keepscotlandbrand.bsky.social
'We know the people producing Scotland’s food and drink do a solid job of delivering traceable high-quality items. From farmers to food scientists, trading standards [ @fsscot.bsky.social] and beyond, we have a system which works hard to keep us safe'

Read more:
www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
Why buying Scottish food is a quiet vote for the country’s future
MORE than 80 of Scots say where their food comes from matters to them, but fewer than half say they are given enough information about where it is…
www.thenational.scot
February 16, 2026 at 11:27 AM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
As soon as food has been cooked or treated, the smoke and mirrors can begin.

The “countries of mixed origin” label also can hide a multitude of sins.

Clear, honest provenance matters, from shop shelves to restaurant menus.

My latest @scotnational.bsky.social

www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
Why buying Scottish food is a quiet vote for the country’s future
MORE than 80 of Scots say where their food comes from matters to them, but fewer than half say they are given enough information about where it is…
www.thenational.scot
February 16, 2026 at 7:27 PM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
Clear, honest provenance matters, from shop shelves to restaurant menus.

My latest @scotnational.bsky.social column.

www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
Why buying Scottish food is a quiet vote for the country’s future
MORE than 80 of Scots say where their food comes from matters to them, but fewer than half say they are given enough information about where it is…
www.thenational.scot
February 16, 2026 at 6:21 PM
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melissaontheroad.bsky.social
Ghana will submit a resolution to the United Nations General Assembly in March to designate the African slave trade as "the most serious crime against humanity," Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama announced on Sunday during the African Union Summit in Ethiopia.

www.rfi.fr/en/africa/20...
Ghana seeks formal UN acknowledgement of African slave trade injustice
Ghana will submit a resolution to the United Nations General Assembly in March to designate the African slave trade as "the most serious crime against humanity," Ghanaian President John Dramani Mahama...
www.rfi.fr
February 16, 2026 at 3:13 PM
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naomialderman.bsky.social
yes. the things that would make social media safer for children are almost all just the things that would make social media non-harmful/much less harmful for *all of us*.

if you do it by age verification then nothing will stop a child in a difficult home accessing stuff via parents' accounts
stephenkb.bsky.social Stephen Bush @stephenkb.bsky.social · 22h
The under-16 social media (and VPN, and chatbot) ban is part of a broader policy problem IMV, which is that it is politically easier to talk about e.g. 'child poverty', and you can do a lot of good with that approach, but it has hard limits because ultimately you are also just talking about poverty.
February 16, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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keepscotlandbrand.bsky.social
Businesses which could be doing more can be encouraged to make meaningful changes when we write to customer service departments, speak to managers and vote with our wallets.

Send polite feedback to the shops we buy our food from.

#keepScotlandTheBrand

www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
Why buying Scottish food is a quiet vote for the country’s future
MORE than 80 of Scots say where their food comes from matters to them, but fewer than half say they are given enough information about where it is…
www.thenational.scot
February 16, 2026 at 10:20 AM
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stevepeers.bsky.social
February 16, 2026 at 12:01 PM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
Voilà, la crise climatique est bien réelle et nous touche tous.
February 16, 2026 at 12:24 PM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
'MORE than 80% of Scots say where their food comes from matters to them, but fewer than half say they are given enough information about where it is produced, according to new research by the National Farmers’ Union of Scotland' @nfuscotland.bsky.social

www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
Why buying Scottish food is a quiet vote for the country’s future
MORE than 80 of Scots say where their food comes from matters to them, but fewer than half say they are given enough information about where it is…
www.thenational.scot
February 16, 2026 at 11:37 AM
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petrep.bsky.social
And it begins - the #EpsteinFiles Analysis.
February 15, 2026 at 6:05 PM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
Supermarkets have immense influence over the food and drink we see on the shelves and huge control, for better and worse. As customers, we can make the choice to help change things for the better.

#FoodAndDrink
#Farming
#Provenance
#Scotland

My latest column @scotnational.bsky.social
keepscotlandbrand.bsky.social Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.bsky.social · 1d
'We know the people producing Scotland’s food and drink do a solid job of delivering traceable high-quality items. From farmers to food scientists, trading standards [ @fsscot.bsky.social] and beyond, we have a system which works hard to keep us safe'

Read more:
www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
Why buying Scottish food is a quiet vote for the country’s future
MORE than 80 of Scots say where their food comes from matters to them, but fewer than half say they are given enough information about where it is…
www.thenational.scot
February 16, 2026 at 11:31 AM
Reposted by Ruth Watson
chadbourn.bsky.social
Hungary’s opposition leader Péter Magyar: “We will protect the homeland and regain everything this country was cut off from during 16 years.

“Hungary’s place is in Europe — not only because Hungary needs Europe, but because Europe also needs Hungary.”
February 16, 2026 at 8:21 AM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
Although it might not always be obvious how making one buying decision over another will influence the supermarkets, the bottom line is: they need us.

We have more power than we might at first think.

My latest column.

#FoodAndDrink
#Scotland

www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
Why buying Scottish food is a quiet vote for the country’s future
MORE than 80 of Scots say where their food comes from matters to them, but fewer than half say they are given enough information about where it is…
www.thenational.scot
February 16, 2026 at 10:23 AM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
Although it might not always be obvious how making one buying decision over another will influence the supermarkets, the bottom line is: they need us.

We have more power than we might at first think.

My latest column @scotnational.bsky.social

#FoodAndDrink
#Scotland
keepscotlandbrand.bsky.social Keep Scotland the Brand @keepscotlandbrand.bsky.social · 1d
Businesses which could be doing more can be encouraged to make meaningful changes when we write to customer service departments, speak to managers and vote with our wallets.

Send polite feedback to the shops we buy our food from.

#keepScotlandTheBrand

www.thenational.scot/politics/258...
Why buying Scottish food is a quiet vote for the country’s future
MORE than 80 of Scots say where their food comes from matters to them, but fewer than half say they are given enough information about where it is…
www.thenational.scot
February 16, 2026 at 10:22 AM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
The world changes for the better when ordinary people stand together with love in their hearts.
snurri.bsky.social Dax (David J.) Schwartz @snurri.bsky.social · 1d
Let me tell you a tale of how completely the normies have been mobilized. My 14 year-old niece has done School of Rock for the past 5 years; last summer she was part of their touring band, and the kids loved playing together so much that they decided to keep doing it. (1/?)
February 16, 2026 at 9:45 AM
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davidallengreen.bsky.social
And it is for threads like this that you too should follow @heatherburnstech.bsky.social.
heatherburnstech.bsky.social Heather Burns @heatherburnstech.bsky.social · 1d
I’ve picked up on an interesting vibe lately that pro-OSA and child safety groups are sussing that spending five years trying to rewrite the global internet (≠ platforms), whilst labelling anyone who criticised them pro-child abuse shills for Big Tech, achieved nothing.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Starmer pledges crackdown on 'addictive elements' of social media
The government's new plans will mean no online platform will get a
www.bbc.co.uk
February 16, 2026 at 8:59 AM
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euronews.com
Rasmussen Global CEO Fabrice Pothier tells Euronews that Rubio's talk of an "intertwined destiny" for the US and Europe was not an “olive branch". #EuropeToday
Rubio speech friendlier but Europeans 'not naive', top analyst says
Rasmussen Global CEO Fabrice Pothier tells Euronews that Rubio's talk of an "intertwined destiny" for the US and Europe was not an “olive branch".
l.euronews.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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globaljusticescot.bsky.social
US Big Tech is increasing its lobbying of the Scottish parliament amidst concerns about new hyperscale data centres and the UK's over reliance on a few big companies with strong links to Trump's interests, to run the bulk of our infrastructure
www.thenational.scot/news/2585427...
Revealed: US tech giants in lobbying blitz of Scottish Parliament
US tech firms have ramped up their lobbying efforts at the Scottish Parliament ...
www.thenational.scot
February 16, 2026 at 9:28 AM
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lemonde.skyfleet.blue
Suisse : un train a déraillé à Goppenstein, la police affirme qu’il y a « probablement des blessés »
Suisse : un train a déraillé à Goppenstein, la police affirme qu’il y a « probablement des blessés »
www.lemonde.fr
February 16, 2026 at 9:28 AM
ruthwatson.bsky.social
The impacts of domestic violence are deeply felt

#EndMaleViolenceAgainstWomen
melissaontheroad.bsky.social Melissa Chemam @melissaontheroad.bsky.social · 1d
www.theguardian.com/society/2026...

UK - The number of women who are driven to suicide by domestic abusers is being under-reported, and their cases overlooked by police, in what has been described by experts as a “national scandal”.
Revealed: The true toll of female suicides in UK with domestic abuse at their core
Exclusive: Research suggests official statistics could track as few as 6.5% of the true number of cases
www.theguardian.com
February 16, 2026 at 9:37 AM