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Chris Atkins
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I've found a little bit of heaven to spend my time until the globalists, politicians and accelerating climate change finish us off. Living off-grid in UK with ducks, chucks, bees and cats to keep me sane.
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catkins500.bsky.social
Here's a superb summary, with primary sources, of what's currently happening in Syria.
youtu.be/0BNcA18FFHk?...
US Proxy War with Russia in Ukraine Extends to Syria
YouTube video by The New Atlas
youtu.be
December 1, 2024 at 10:02 AM
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volcaholic1.bsky.social
In South Sudan, severe flooding has displaced 379,000 people, cutting off roads and leaving many schools and health facilities inaccessible. Humanitarians report rising cholera cases, and urgent support is needed.

📽️ UN Humanitarian
November 22, 2024 at 6:09 PM
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peterstefanovic.bsky.social
Kemi Badenoch’s first approval ratings as Tory leader worse than Sunak and Johnson. Wow. That’s some achievement
www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/16/kemi-badenochs-first-approval-ratings-as-tory-leader-worse-than-sunaks-and-johnsons
Kemi Badenoch’s first approval ratings as Tory leader worse than Sunak and Johnson
Liz Truss is the only former party leader of past five years to rank lower in terms of starting popularity
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2024 at 5:06 PM
catkins500.bsky.social
An absolute must read. Many thanks to Arnaud for his translation & commentary on the Chinese readout of the meeting between Xi and Biden. One of the wise adults of world leadership was addressing the unruly teenage leaders of the US and the West. I hope, for all our sakes, they listen & understand.
rnaudbertrand.bsky.social Arnaud Bertrand @rnaudbertrand.bsky.social · Nov 17
Wow, looks like Xi was extremely straightforward during his meeting with Biden.

According to the Chinese readout (guancha.cn/internation/...) here's what he told Biden were the 7 "lessons of the past 4 years that need to be remembered" 🧵
guancha.cn
November 17, 2024 at 8:50 AM
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susiedentwords.bsky.social
My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.

Morning.
November 16, 2024 at 9:05 AM
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rookiecitycop.bsky.social
Release the Gaetz report.

Pass it on.
November 15, 2024 at 3:00 PM
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alanfalconer.bsky.social
#COP29Azerbaijan #COP29Baku
Big Polluters and 1,700 #fossilfuel lobbyists shouldn't get to dictate the terms of #ClimateAction at #COP29.
#WeedOutTheSnakes #KickBigPollutersOut

“We Need a Shift” "It is now clear that the COP is no longer fit for purpose,"⏬
www.commondreams.org/news/cop29-f...
'We Need a Shift': Climate Leaders Demand End of COP Dominated by Petrostates, Big Oil Lobby | Common Dreams
"It is now clear that the COP is no longer fit for purpose," a coalition of scientists and advocates wrote as more than 1,700 fossil fuel lobbyists swarmed COP29 in Azerbaijan.
www.commondreams.org
November 15, 2024 at 10:35 PM
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alanfalconer.bsky.social
Puffins starve as the EU challenges the UK's lifesaving ban on sandeel fishing in the North Sea.

This reckless legal battle prioritises industrial fishing profits over the survival of one of Europe’s most iconic seabirds. Demand the EU withdraw its case⏬
action.eko.org/a/eu-save-pu...
EU: stop starving puffins for profit
Puffins are starving, and time is running out. Demand the EU stop prioritising corporate profits over the survival of a species! The EU is putting puffins on the brink of extinction by challenging t
action.eko.org
November 16, 2024 at 12:05 PM