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StephDickenson.bsky.social @stephdickenson.bsky.social · Feb 10
“It’s all connected. We are living through an information crisis. It’s what underpins everything.”

open.substack.com/pub/broligar...
IT IS A COUP
This is what should be on every front page in 150 point banner headlines. All I have is this Substack but I lay it beneath your feet and pray to a higher power that I'm wrong.
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Philip Boucher-Hayes @philipb-h.bsky.social · 9h
Vietnam: Five and a half feet of rain in a day. Smashes previous 24 hour record by two and a half feet.

www.france24.com/en/live-news...
Vietnam city sets national record with 1.7 m rain in 24 hours
The central Vietnamese city of Hue recorded more than a metre of rain in a 24-hour period, smashing a national record set over two decades ago, the environment ministry said Tuesday.
www.france24.com
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Joe Noonan @joenoonan.bsky.social · 16h
From Dr Cara Augustenborg, @hannahdaly.ie @autofac.bsky.social Prof John Sweeney and others. #ClimateEmergency

www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
RTÉ receives formal complaint over ‘exclusion’ of climate issues from presidential debates
Letter signed by academics, NGOs and medics alleges breach of public service obligations
www.irishtimes.com
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StephDickenson.bsky.social @stephdickenson.bsky.social · 20h
This morning’s walk
Big bright red pink and yellow berries on a branch against a cornflower blue sky
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Zeke Hausfather @hausfath.bsky.social · 1d
To quote my friend @drkatemarvel.bsky.social, climate change won't make humanity extinct but we can do better than "not extinct". Raise your standards people!
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Leah Stokes @leahstokes.bsky.social · 1d
A billionaire who thought we shouldn't give the poor free COVID vaccines, and hung out with Epstein, wrote some weird, vague stuff about how climate change "isn't that bad" and now the media is covering that rather than a record climate fueled hurricane.

The age of oligarchy sure is exhausting.
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Gavin Jackson @gavinjackson.bsky.social · 1d
This is what I think of as the most important chart in British politics. It shows the amount people spend on retail sales and the amount they get. Compared to Feb 2022 people are spending about 16% more but consuming 4% less.
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Amy Westervelt @amywestervelt.bsky.social · 2d
A stat we don't talk about enough: Newspapers have lost 77% of their jobs over the last 20 year, more than any of the 532 other industries tracked by the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · 1d
Children in Dublin's north inner city have been praised for transforming railway arches in the heart of their community into a vibrant outdoor gallery.
Children transform Dublin railway arches
Children in Dublin's north inner city have been praised for transforming railway arches in the heart of their community into a vibrant outdoor gallery.
www.rte.ie
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Jamie @fctwentebenson.bsky.social · 1d
To put this into context our red level warnings in Ireland kick in when sustained winds exceed 50 mph
nws.noaa.gov National Weather Service @nws.noaa.gov · 1d
A 9am EDT update from the National Hurricane Center puts Melissa's sustained winds at 180 mph and moving NNE at 7 mph towards Jamaica, where it is expected to make landfall within the next few hours. Visit hurricanes.gov for the latest.
1. Jamaica: Remain sheltered! Catastrophic flash flooding, landslides, and destructive winds will continue through today, causing widespread infrastructure damage, power and communication outages, and isolated communities. Total structural failure is possible near the path of Melissa’s center. Along the southern coast, life-threatening storm surge and damaging waves are expected through the day. Failure to act may result in serious injury or loss of life. 2. Haiti and the Dominican Republic: Catastrophic flash flooding and landslides are expected across southwestern Haiti and southern portions of the Dominican Republic through midweek. In Haiti, extensive damage and isolation of communities is likely. Tropical storm conditions are expected later today and Wednesday. 3. Eastern Cuba: Heavy rainfall, flash flooding and landslides are expected soon. Life-threatening storm surge and damaging winds are likely to begin later today. Complete all preparations now. 4. Southeastern and Central Bahamas and the Turks and Caicos: Hurricane conditions, life-threatening storm surge, and heavy rainfall are expected across portions of the southeastern and central Bahamas on Wednesday. Complete preparations by tonight and follow local official guidance. Tropical storm conditions, heavy rains, and significant storm surge are expected in the Turks and Caicos Islands on Wednesday.
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Prof Richard Betts @richardabetts.bsky.social · 2d
*** 1 metre of rain ***
metoffice.gov.uk Met Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 2d
Hurricane Melissa, a Category 5 storm, is forecast to bring catastrophic damage to parts of the Caribbean

The mountains of Jamaica could receive 1 metre of rain, resulting in life-threatening flash flooding and landslides

Destructive winds and storm surges are also likely
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David Weiskopf believes in you @dave.bzky.team · 2d
Every big disaster, i think about how Katrina touched one person in my family, destroying her home, and how it rippled out from there, and how the results of those ripples are still visible today.

"Generational" is, if anything, too small a word.
stevebowen.bsky.social Steve Bowen @stevebowen.bsky.social · 2d
What we're witnessing with #Melissa is ultra rare in the history of known hurricanes in the Atlantic. This level of sustained intensity and feasting on every joule of ocean heat content without any real disruption is incredible.

Not hyperbole: Jamaica is facing a generational catastrophic event.
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Mike Walker @newnarrative.bsky.social · 2d
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica braces for its worst storm in history

abcnews.go.com/Internationa...
Hurricane Melissa live updates: Jamaica braces for its worst storm in history
Hurricane Melissa, now a powerful Category 5 storm, is set to be Jamaica's worst storm in history.
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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 2d
Negotiating or trying to cut a deal with physics really is a mug’s game, as our children will find out soon enough.

www.rte.ie/news/analysi...
Ireland hopes for a discount for missing EU climate goals
Ireland will miss its EU climate targets on agriculture, transport and buildings and likely face financial penalties, but can it secure concessions?
www.rte.ie
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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 4d
This article is full of digs against horseshoe bats, planners & says “environmental goals have created stasis”. The @dublininquirer.com have already looked into the Collison backed Progress Ireland & identified links with US libertarian & Peter Thiel backed groups. We need independent journalism!
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StephDickenson.bsky.social @stephdickenson.bsky.social · 2d
The party of Argentina’s far-right president, Javier Milei, has won Sunday’s midterm elections after a campaign in which US president Trump announced a $40bn bailout for the country & made continued aid conditional on the victory of his Argentinian counterpart.”

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
Javier Milei hails ‘tipping point’ as his far-right party wins Argentina’s midterm elections
The result falls short of giving Milei a congressional majority but has been widely described as surprising by Argentinian analysts
www.theguardian.com
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StephDickenson.bsky.social @stephdickenson.bsky.social · 2d
This morning’s shepherd’s warning??
A pink and coral and lavender and gold sunrise over houses and trees in Cabra.
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Kees van der Leun @sustainable2050.bsky.social · 3d
This from a top expert on Antarctica's Thwaites Glacier.
Highly likely that we're committing to an additional 3 meters (10 ft) of sea level rise as we speak. Yes, it'll take time to fully materialize, but when will the enormous damage that we're signing up for sink in with voters and policy makers?
polarrobs.bsky.social Rob Larter @polarrobs.bsky.social · 3d
In summary, the outlook is grim. It is highly likely that Thwaites Glacier will eventually be lost, which will destabilise adjoining parts of the West Antarctic Ice Sheet, increasing the committed long-term rise in global mean sea level by more than 3 m.
Map showing location of Thwaites Glacier overlaid on NASA visualisation showing where gravity satellite data indicate Antarctica lost most ice between 2002 and 2023
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Colman O'Sullivan @colmanos.bsky.social · 3d
Hurricane Melissa is forecast to drop 30 inches of rain on Jamaica in 24 hours. Average annual rainfall in Dublin is 28.8 inches (731mm). It is expected to hit Jamaica tomorrow (Monday night)
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Richard Chambers @newschambers.bsky.social · 3d
Saw her twice - in the Park and Rialto. Thought I was hallucinating
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Brian Gormley D7 @bgormley.bsky.social · 3d
More great journalism by @ellamcsweeney.bsky.social about the deterioration of our lakes and rivers in Ireland. On Thursday at 7pm there will be a webinar about the similar neglect of Lady's Island Lake, Book here www.eventbrite.ie/e/saving-lad... Please share!

With contributions from . . . 1/n
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Darach Ó Séaghdha @darach.bsky.social · 3d
In fairness, the design part of the Connolly campaign was outstanding.
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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 3d
As I've poimted out numerous times recently, the Irish political establishment has no idea how to deal with the nascent threat of the far right, instinctively taking the wrong option every single time.
Connelly was an independent who did the work, got on the ballot, and won.
The far right did not.
thejournal.ie The Journal @thejournal.ie · 3d
Taoiseach Micheál Martin has said the Oireachtas may have to look at changing the process by which a person gets on the ballot in presidential elections, which he described as "restrictive".
jrnl.ie/6856687
Taoiseach suggests referendum on changing 'restrictive' process for getting on presidential ballot
One in eighter people spoiled their votes.
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StephDickenson.bsky.social @stephdickenson.bsky.social · 3d
This morning’s walk
Four yellow winter jasmine flowers against the red berries and dark green leaves of cotoneaster
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Kees van der Leun @sustainable2050.bsky.social · 4d
Mini-thread on the expected effects of monster hurricane Melissa on Jamaica and Hispaniola: bsky.app/profile/sust...
sustainable2050.bsky.social Kees van der Leun @sustainable2050.bsky.social · 4d
Hurricane Melissa to hit Jamaica as a cat. 5 major hurricane with winds of 255 km/h:
"A multi-day period of damaging winds and heavy rainfall is expected to begin tonight, causing catastrophic and life-threatening flash flooding and numerous landslides."
www.nhc.noaa.gov/text/refresh...
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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 4d
Astounding that the first substantive mention of #climate in entire Presidential election campaign should occur during Catherine Connolly’s acceptance speech, which she rightly labelled an “existential crisis”.

Neither the main political parties nor our national media seem remotely interested.
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