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Mark Lemley @marklemley.bsky.social · 10h

Good news: fossil fuels have plateaued and solar is growing by leaps and bounds worldwide

apnews.com/article/clim...

Solar and wind power has grown faster than electricity demand this year, report says

A new analysis of solar and wind power shows its generation worldwide has outpaced electricity demand this year.

apnews.com

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Naomi Alderman @naomialderman.bsky.social · 14h

I am increasingly convinced that the feeling of being unable to focus, procrastinating and being addicted to scrolling are often actually the feeling of being desperate to learn something new and difficult. To let your brain chew solid food.

open.substack.com/pub/naomiald...

are you asking enough of your brain?

scrolling addiction is actually a sign you're desperate to learn new things

open.substack.com

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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 2h

Trump pressure to hike UK drug prices could cost NHS billions.

Corporate profits will increase. NHS budget will buy less. People to pay higher taxes or face public service cuts.

To avoid bullying UK Govt must produce cheaper generic drugs.

Who governs UK - Govt, Trump, Corporations?

Trump pressure to hike UK drug prices could cost NHS billions, experts warn

Anew deal will only trigger further increased price demands and make healthcare in the UK more expensive, say experts

www.independent.co.uk

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 21h

This insane plan would be hard to credit, except for the fact that it fits perfectly with this appalling government's sustained attack on nature and the environment

It must be fought, every step of the way

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Plans to weaken protections for national parks will have ‘disastrous consequences’ say green groups

Exclusive: Letter from 170-plus organisations calls on government to drop proposed changes to planning law

www.theguardian.com

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The Conversation UK @uk.theconversation.com · 2h

New report alleges British links to human rights and environmental crises in West Papua, Indonesia.

The alleged British links to mass deforestation and displacement in a conflict few have even heard of

New report alleges British links to human rights and environmental crises in West Papua, Indonesia.

tcnv.link

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paulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 13h

Coz people are that stupid... 🙄

'The European Parliament has voted to ban words like "burger" or "steak" to describe their plant-based variants. The 355-247 vote is seen as a victory for livestock farmers who say the labels threaten their industry and livelihoods.'
www.bbc.com/news/article...

EU parliament votes to ban meat names for plant-based foods

Pressure to ban meat labels for plant-based products comes from Europe's livestock farmers.

www.bbc.com

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Kelly @broadwaybabyto.bsky.social · 4h

Homeless people are not the enemy.

They can’t “just try harder” their way into housing.

It’s the system that’s failing.

Most of us are one emergency away from being homeless ourselves.

We need affordable housing, universal basic income, healthcare & social supports.

We need a safety net

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WHO @who.int · 3h

Today is #WorldSightDay

Cataract is one of the leading causes of vision impairment and blindness, affecting 94 million people worldwide.

Don’t take your eyes for granted. Regular eye exams and timely treatment can prevent vision loss. Learn more 👉 bit.ly/3IUPrO7

Infographic titled “5 Things to Know About Cataract”. It lists:

- It’s the leading cause of blindness.
- It’s cloudiness in the lens of the eye.
- Cataract surgery is the only treatment.
- It affects adults and children.
- Regular eye exams and timely treatment can prevent vision loss.

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Profolus @profolus.com · 3h

The main difference between fiscal policy and monetary policy is that the former revolves around government expenditures and taxation policies, while the latter centers on the mediating roles of the central bank to control the money supply and interest rates.

Difference Between Fiscal Policy and Monetary Policy - Profolus

Understanding the difference between fiscal policy and monetary policy is essential to understand their purpose or role in stabilizing the economy.

www.profolus.com

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Prof Bill McGuire @profbillmcguire.bsky.social · 16h

“Now it seems a seminal report by the joint intelligence committee on the threats to UK security of the collapse of critically important ecosystems is being swept under the carpet by a government embarrassed by its failure to provide....leadership"

www.theguardian.com/environment/...

National security threatened by climate crisis, UK defence chiefs due to warn

Report by joint intelligence committee delayed, with concerns expressed that it may not be published

www.theguardian.com

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Wolf Conservation Center 🐺 @nywolforg.bsky.social · 13h

Could the next group of wolves reintroduced to Colorado come from Alaska? Read more:
www.coloradoan.com/story/news/2...

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Guy Thomas 〓〓 @guywrites.bsky.social · 1d

The gentle rhythm of nature: a reminder that life moves on with or without us. It is understandable to be wrapped up in our worries and anxieties; they are real. Yet, if we fail to pause and return to our breathing and be in the present moment, we will miss our appointment with Life. 🙏

#life #peace

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Guy Thomas 〓〓 @guywrites.bsky.social · 12h

As the day draws to a close, please know that your best was good enough. If you know you gave it your best shot, the day was well lived. In these times of anxiety, and in this world of hollow status, simply recognising that You and your effort matter is gold dust. Rest well, my friends. 😊

#life

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KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 13h

📹tuteahu
Humpbacks have the longest pectoral fins of any whale — up to one-third of their body length. Their scientific name, Megaptera, means “big wing,” and it’s easy to see why.

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AltYellostoneNatPar @altyellonatpark.org · 20h

Good morning from @altyellonatpark.org

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paulusthewoodgnome @paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social · 11h

WARNING: This video does not contain politics. ⚽🐶🏆

youtube.com/shorts/BXK9N...

This dog really wanted to play football 🤣 (🎥: ViralHog)

YouTube video by LADbible Shorts

youtube.com

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rafaelmelchor.bsky.social @rafaelmelchor.bsky.social · 7h

Every day’s a school day🤔
Humbling - Thank you.
The balance looks all wrong & to the detriment & increasing decimation of the environment.
Too many sheep, too many deer, too many foxes & too many pheasants for we all know who to get their jollies🤦🏻‍♂️
= “oversupply of food”
& LT zero apex predators🧐🤷🏻‍♂️
🌱🕊️

a wolf standing in the snow with a netflix logo on the bottom

ALT: a wolf standing in the snow with a netflix logo on the bottom

media.tenor.com

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Damian Carrington @dpcarrington.bsky.social · 19h

Is meat the new oil? Five lessons from fossil fuel governance for industrial meat governance

By @cleoverk.bsky.social
www.sei.org/perspectives...

Is meat the new oil? Five lessons from fossil fuel governance for industrial meat governance

In this perspective, SEI Senior Scientist Cleo Verkuijl outlines lessons from fossil fuel governance that can guide transformation of the global food system.

www.sei.org

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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 16h

National security threatened by climate crisis, UK defence chiefs due to warn #Climate

National security threatened by climate crisis, UK defence chiefs due to warn

Report by joint intelligence committee delayed, with concerns expressed that it may not be published

www.theguardian.com

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✨ A Goddess has NO KING ✨ @the-goddess-speaks.bsky.social · 1d

AI is a runaway train and I’d like to get off at the nearest station.

I’ll jump off and roll down a hill like they do in the movies if I have to.

Video: @varunmayya.bsky.social

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Get Me Zarniwoop @martinmorrey.bsky.social · 15h

"You know, Chimpanzees don't say goodbye, they just walk away. Isn't that funny"

Jane Goodall on The Life Scientific

www.bbc.co.uk/sounds/play/...

Discovery - The Life Scientific: Jane Goodall - BBC Sounds

Celebrated primatologist Jane Goodall reflects on her life and work.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 14h

Don't care about the massive damage done to native ecosystems by the constant release of vast numbers of invasive pheasants for shooting?

Maybe you'll care about catching Lyme disease instead.

British Birds @britishbirds.bsky.social · 11d

Ticks are more likely to carry the bacteria that cause Lyme disease in areas where Common Pheasants Phasianus colchicus are released, according to new research.

Read more: britishbirds.co.uk/journal/arti...
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Stephen Barlow @steb77.bsky.social · 14h

If people think I'm going OTT by including Starmer in this list, please see this.

"‘I hate tree huggers’: How Starmer apparently exploded over Labour’s green policy"
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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‘I hate tree huggers’: How Starmer apparently exploded over Labour’s green policy

The Labour leader’s outburst followed a presentation from climate and net zero spokesman Ed Miliband

www.independent.co.uk

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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 1d

FACTCHECK: What the Climate Change Act actually means for the UK – and what is a load of old nonsense

Really enjoyed putting this together with colleagues, inc learning new things about the fascinating backstory to the Act

Feat. OG authors of the Act & more

www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-wh...

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Dr. Genevieve Guenther (she/they) @doctorvive.bsky.social · 18h

I'm excited to be at The University of Copenhagen's Center for Applied Ecological Thinking on the 21st!

I'll be talking about how the Trump regime manipulates the language of famous climate scientists to advance their fossil-fascist agenda.

If you're around, come out!

cape.ku.dk/eng/calendar...

The Language of Climate Politics

Talk with Genevieve Guenther followed by a discussion with Frederik Appel Olsen.

cape.ku.dk

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