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🤝 Looking for a new #job in 2026? Join The Rivers Trust! We're #recruiting now within our #communications team.

Our new full-time, remote Communications Assistant (Media & Events) role closes on 7th Jan.

Find out more and apply👇
careers.theriverstrust.org/jobs/6916251...

#hiring
Communications Assistant - Media & Events - The Rivers Trust
We are looking for a Communications Assistant to join our external communications team, with a particular focus on media engagement and events.
careers.theriverstrust.org
December 18, 2025 at 11:36 AM
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Another captive orca has lost his life behind concrete walls. Kshamenk died on Dec 14, 2025, aged 37, after 33 years in captivity. Taken from his pod at just four years old, he spent most of his life alone. Orcas belong in the ocean, not in tanks.

Swim free, Kshamenk 💙

Image: Orca Artist
December 18, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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Intensive farming, not sewage, is the biggest threat to our waterways – and it’s time for action. philiplymbery.com/the-dirty-se...
THE DIRTY SECRET BEHIND OUR RIVER CRISIS
CEO CIWF
philiplymbery.com
December 17, 2025 at 10:26 AM
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BOVINE TB IS A FARMING PROBLEM NOT A BADGER PROBLEM!
December 17, 2025 at 10:30 AM
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France has confirmed that captive orcas Wikie and Keijo will be moved to a seaside sanctuary in Nova Scotia 🥳

After months of reviews, the government has ruled out transfers to other marine parks and says keeping them in concrete tanks is no longer acceptable.
December 15, 2025 at 2:13 PM
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TOMORROW:

Dropping a huge public record investigation into Florida’s massive legal pipeline of sharks and rays to captivity in aquaria around the world —

even the most accredited aquarium corporations are stocking their tanks with wild-captured endangered species.

Stay tuned.
endangered giant manta ray being stolen from the wild off Panama City, FL

hunted down by aircraft to sell into captivity for display in an aquarium by a corporation called Dynasty Marine

story developing…
December 14, 2025 at 4:29 PM
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@philip-ciwf.bsky.social exposes how #COP30 fell short for animals and the Amazon.

The Munduruku, an Indigenous people protecting vital forest ecosystems, are seeing industrial meat and soya feed push deeper into their land.

👉 Full piece: www.scotsman.com/news/opinion... #deforestation
How food on our supermarket shelves is driving destruction of Amazon rainforest
The COP30 climate change summit in Brazil highlighted the importance of the Amazon to us all
www.scotsman.com
December 10, 2025 at 8:11 PM
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We don't have a music label or industry contacts & we know our song won't have a real chance of making it into charts or onto radio playlists. But that doesn't mean it can't make a big difference with some help & heart. We made two short videos to explain why. Please watch ❤️#1

youtu.be/8KFCEYqLcWQ
The "Tiny Toes" Campaign - how East Kent Hospitals Charity & donations make a real difference
YouTube video by Marsh Family
youtu.be
December 12, 2025 at 6:45 PM
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🔴 REVEALED 🔴

The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.

📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
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"We treat soil like dirt. Yet what lies beneath our feet determines the health of our food, our planet & ultimately our future" - our Global CEO @philip-ciwf.bsky.social and Director of Ecosystems Susan Gardner write, at the opening of @unep.org's Environment Assembly 🌱
passblue.com/2025/12/07/w...
Why Soil Is the Frontline of Earth's Recovery - PassBlue
Why Soil Is the Frontline of Earth's Recovery - PassBlue
passblue.com
December 8, 2025 at 10:45 AM
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A short video from our encounter with some of the '27s' Orcas as they headed north out of Vidlin Voe, Shetland on Friday. Includes a few cameo appearances from the 14-month-old calf - the latest addition to the pod.

#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
December 7, 2025 at 6:53 PM
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ORCAS!!! We enjoyed absolutely brilliant views of the 27s pod today out in a very windy east Mainland of Shetland. Here's bull '34' photographed just off Laxo this afternoon with the low winter sunshine illuminating his massive dorsal fin.

#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
December 5, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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How was your spring and summer? Read about ours here in Shetland at shetlandwildlife.co.uk/news.htm

#MarineMammals #BirdingScotland #UKbirding #UKWildlife #MarineLife #CetaceansUK
December 1, 2025 at 10:31 AM
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It’s not too late to have your say on the EU public consultation.

Help us #EndTheCageAge by having your say: buff.ly/TZg3vk4
November 30, 2025 at 11:15 AM
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There were numerous potential sightings of DOLLY the past couple days around the local area in Croydon #London 🙏
Please please keep your eyes open today as this is her third day alone. Any potential sightings, please contact asap. Do not chase!
November 29, 2025 at 3:35 PM
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One of at least seven Humpback Whales off the south Mainland of Shetland today. Amazing!

#MarineLife #MarineMammals #CetaceansUK #UKWildlife
November 29, 2025 at 4:00 PM
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🔴Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny

“Orwell would have enjoyed the irony” of the former Conservative minister’s appointment, say critics

bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Yay!! I couldn’t be there but Sergei & the Westminster Spy Ring just won gold at the APA podcast awards!!

Whole thing was crowdfunded by @the-citizens.bsky.social to highlight 5-year legal case to get an investigation into Russian interference in UK politics. Power to the people!
November 27, 2025 at 9:33 PM
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I’m a past winner of the Orwell Prize & won partly because I exposed Vote Leave’s unlawful activities.

Michael Gove was its co-convener & refused to answer a single q. He’s now a judge of the prize & our world is truly one that Orwell would recognise

bylinetimes.com/2025/11/25/m...
Michael Gove Made Orwell Prize Judge Despite Record of Attacking Journalists and Dodging Scrutiny
Critics say "Orwell would have enjoyed the irony" of the former Conservative minister's appointment
bylinetimes.com
November 25, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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No mention of fossil fuels in the final #COP30 agreement 🌍❌… hugely disappointing. A weak text won’t save our seas from the climate crisis 🌊

There's now more urgency needed than ever to do all we can in home waters ⚠️🔽
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
COP30: UN climate talks fail to secure new fossil fuel promises
Nearly 200 countries attended COP30, which aimed to commit the world to take more action on climate change.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 24, 2025 at 9:54 AM
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I make each of my flower necklaces by casting real flowers in silver incl snowdrop & bluebells.
I also hand-sculpt much-loved bird species to make wearable versions incl wrens & blackbirds
20% off my jewellery atm with code TINYOWL20
Cut off day for🌲orders is Tue 25 Nov: www.etsy.com/uk/shop/silv...
November 23, 2025 at 12:03 PM
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Seven men were arrested on 13 November, with five more men arrested in the past week on suspicion of causing unnecessary suffering to a protected animal.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Ambleside illegal fox-hunting probe sees further arrests
A total of 12 men have now been arrested as part of the investigation.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 23, 2025 at 1:30 PM
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Over 2,800 cows have been stranded at sea for over 60 days.

We’re calling on the WOAH to use their influence to ensure the ship docks at the nearest port, so the animals can get the care they urgently need.

We must #BanLiveExports

Read more: buff.ly/TybLHXW
November 20, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Day 2 of #WAAW25: Dr Rebecca Doyle (ILRI & University of Edinburgh) is bringing the research perspective on how animal welfare is a vital tool in tackling antimicrobial resistance.

▶️ More: ow.ly/OIBH50Xu1Hr

@fourpawsint.bsky.social @brookecharity.bsky.social @ciwf.org #Animals4AMR #AMR
November 19, 2025 at 1:14 PM
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FLOATING NIGHTMARE 
3,000 cows trapped at sea for 58 DAYS on stinking, corpse-filled & fly-infested ship that can’t dock due to RED TAPE
Over 100 calves have been born at sea on the foul ship, but their fate is unknown
The CRUEL reality of this evil live export trade
www.thesun.co.uk/news/3733717...
3,000 cows trapped at sea for 58 DAYS on stinking & corpse-filled ship
THOUSANDS of pregnant cows are trapped on a hot, stinking ship that has been stuck at sea for two months after being blocked from docking. A rotten smell and swarms of flies hang over the boat, acc…
www.thesun.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 3:52 PM