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From Lori Marino, founder of the Whale Sanctuary Project; also of @safinacenter.bsky.social (gift link). www.theglobeandmail.com/gift/1760cd5...
The age of keeping whales and dolphins in captivity must finally come to an end
Research shows it is not possible for captive cetaceans to thrive in concrete pools
www.theglobeandmail.com
November 19, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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This is outstanding work by @ledbydonkeys.org. The Real BBC Bias Story, exposing the lies and disinformation of the political right.

People must see this, as the mainstream media are failing to report the real story here. Please share widely.
www.youtube.com/shorts/h5kF1...
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
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November 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
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I had a great conversation with the wonderful @zackpolanski.bsky.social on his podcast. Do please listen in. I don't think you'll have heard anything quite like it. And there's a LOT more here than the title suggests. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/h...
How Labour Negate Progressive Ideas Through ‘Divide and Rule’ | George Monbiot | Zack Polanski
Podcast Episode · Bold Politics with Zack Polanski · 19/11/2025 · 40m
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November 19, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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"We're a multi-party democracy, trying to jam every possible shape into a square hole."

Excellent article by @josiah.writes.news citing research by @electoralreform.bsky.social.

Nearly 78% of votes in 2024 didn't directly affect the local result. FPTP isn't working.
bylinetimes.com/2024/12/10/b...
'Britain's Deeply Unfair Two-Party Electoral System is Dying and MPs Know It'
Startling new research reveals that this year's General Election was the 'most disproportionate ever' with millions of votes wasted
bylinetimes.com
December 10, 2024 at 3:46 PM
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🔴NEW: Seven fish farming companies have been accused by the Scottish Government’s green watchdog of breaking the law by failing to provide information on fish numbers.

Find out more: theferret.scot/fish-farming...
December 8, 2024 at 9:12 AM
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Worried about #ElonMusk buying his way into UK politics? Think we need to take money out of our democracy?

Help #DemocracyForSale's people-powered plan to #SafeguardDemocracy by taking this short survey: democracyforsale.co.uk/safeguard Please share. Thanks!
Democracy For Sale
A survey into people's attitudes to the health of British politics from leading investigative journalists who write about lobbying and dark money
democracyforsale.co.uk
December 5, 2024 at 8:59 AM
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🐝 The @biggive.bsky.social’s #ChristmasChallenge is LIVE!

🌎 This #GivingTuesday, donate once to Zero Hour—and make twice the impact.

🎁 From 3-10 December, every £ you donate to help deliver the Climate and Nature Bill will be DOUBLED!

Donate here 👉 bit.ly/ZeroHourBigGive
🎄 Caroline Lucas: Can you donate to Zero Hour’s Big Give Christmas Challenge? | CAN Bill
YouTube video by Zero Hour: Climate and Nature Bill
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December 3, 2024 at 12:38 PM
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We are drowning in plastics.

If business as usual continues, plastic production will triple by 2060.

Yesterday, we started our participation in the final negotiations for the Global Plastics Treaty to reach an agreement to tackle plastic pollution at global level.

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November 26, 2024 at 11:13 AM
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🔴 ICYMI: Gamebirds such as pheasants and partridges could be threatening the capercaillie which is a rare bird potentially facing extinction in the UK, The Ferret can reveal. bit.ly/4hWmiyZ
Gamebirds could be threatening the capercaillie which is facing extinction
Gamebirds such as pheasants and partridges could be threatening the capercaillie which is a rare bird potentially facing extinction, The Ferret can reveal.
bit.ly
November 26, 2024 at 2:43 PM