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Lizzy @hopefullizzy.bsky.social · 1d

I long to study, to work, to go out, to help others, to contribute to society, to hike, and look out at the views.
Instead I cried this morning because I am so exhausted that digesting my feed through my feeding tube had taken all my energy.

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Eugene Byrne @yooge.bsky.social · 3d

There’s a ton of loot from the 1831 Bristol Riots waiting to be recovered somewhere in Bristol, and I know where. I'm giving everyone who wants to be fabulously rich the exact location at this event.*
(*Fabulous richness not guaranteed.)
www.bristolmuseums.org.uk/whats-on/m-s...

Winter Lecture: Bristol Yarns | Bristol Museums

Join us for the first Winter Lecture of the series as we explore some fascinating Bristol Yarns with journalist and historian Eugene Byrne

www.bristolmuseums.org.uk

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 7d

"We absolutely need to stop the boats,” Polanski said, “but let’s stop the boats by offering safe and legal routes to asylum and not having people clinging on to dinghies for dear life.*

www.newstatesman.com/politics/gre...

Zack Polanski: “We absolutely need to stop the boats”

The Greens’ Zack Polanski on facing up to Reform

www.newstatesman.com

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Rob Acton-Campbell @robcrewshole.bsky.social · 7d

Thoughts very much with those impacted by Monday night's apparent arson attack in Bell Hill, St George.
I hope those in hospital make a full recovery.

www.bristolpost.co.uk/news/bristol...

Neighbours in shock as police step up arson investigation

Two men are still fighting for their lives in hospital after the blaze

www.bristolpost.co.uk

Rob Acton-Campbell @robcrewshole.bsky.social · 7d

Can you switch to the lower standing charge tariff in the summer, then back to the lower unit rates for the winter?

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · 11d

I want the world to read
these numbers about the night attack

Ukrainian Air Force downed or jammed 611 russian drones and missiles out of 643:
• 566 drones out of 593
• 2 jet-propelled drones
• 35 Kh-101 missiles out of 38
• 8 Kalibr missiles
• 0 Kinzhal missiles out of 2

The main target was Kyiv

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Danica Priest @danicapriest.bsky.social · 10d

I had a great day at the park volunteer event from Your Park Bath and Bristol. We are lucky to have so many amazing nature sites in Bristol that the community has fought for. 💚 It was really nice to meet other volunteers from around the city.

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Rob Acton-Campbell @robcrewshole.bsky.social · 15d

Saw the new artwork in #Bristol Centre this morning - I like it. Looks better than the old fountains and makes it a usable space.

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Cara Lavan @caralavan.bsky.social · 15d

A statement from Bristol's Green Party global majority councillors on the wave of racism sweeping the city and the country.

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Zeke Hausfather @hausfath.bsky.social · 15d

In a UN speech today, President Trump said that "all of these [climate] predictions were wrong".

Back in 2019 I led a research effort to digitize old climate model projections and assess how well they did. Turns out they got future warming pretty spot on!

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Rob Acton-Campbell @robcrewshole.bsky.social · 15d

An option of lower standing charges, but higher unit rates. Will the answer be to switch tariffs twice a year, lower standing charge summer, lower unit rates winter?

Sky News @news.sky.com · 15d

All energy suppliers to offer lower standing charge tariff by January, regulator plans

All household energy suppliers in Britain should introduce at least one lower standing charge tariff by the end of January, according to plans set out by the industry regulator.

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Simon Evans @drsimevans.carbonbrief.org · 15d

It is "established fact" that humans have warmed the Earth by burning fossils fuels and that our emissions have made climate extremes more frequent and intense (IPCC AR6)

Thank you for your attention to this matter!

www.carbonbrief.org/...

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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 17d

The truth: we need migration.

The problem: too many politicians are terrified to say it.

Why? They're led by a) toxicity of the charlatans & b) wealthy media organisations who demand these useful distractions rather than us talking about inequality.

Reject it. Draw the line.

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · 19d

“Prompting people to actively notice birdsong, plant textures and smells can significantly improve wellbeing…”

Interesting study that suggests simple and small interventions, eg signage, that encourage people to notice nature can boost people’s wellbeing.

Open access article below.

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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 21d

The island that banned hives: can honeybees actually harm nature?

On a tiny Italian island, scientists conducted a radical experiment to see if the bees were causing their wild cousins to decline

www.theguardian.com

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Nature Towns and Cities @naturetownscities.bsky.social · 29d

Delighted to see so much support for #NatureTownsAndCities in parliament on Monday evening. Thanks to all who joined us and to everyone involved for their dedication to helping urban nature thrive.

Find out more about our mission to bring nature home to urban communities naturetownsandcities.org.uk

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · Sep 5

Study the article is based on👇

“The standard house builders just think about where cars go and they’ve got a set way of doing things which is not to see the street as a play space…”

Designing play into urban environments: strategic-level challenges and best practice in Bradford and Tower Hamlets, UK

Children have a fundamental need to play and be physically active for their health and wellbeing. Cities, enacted through both built environment and strategic policies, have the potential to enhanc...

www.tandfonline.com

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Dan Raven-Ellison @danravenellison.bsky.social · Sep 5

What's the _____ing?

I've had enough of saying "walking, running, wheeling and cycling" all the time - and "active travel" doesn't cut it.

What's the word - old or new - we can use that includes all these self-powered ways of getting around?

buildstories.slowways.org/active-trave... #SlowWays

“Active Travel” isn’t good enough. What’s the word for walking + running + wheeling + cycling? - Slow Ways

I think we're missing a word in the English language. We really need is a single word for the collective activity of walking, running, wheeling and cycling...

buildstories.slowways.org

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Love Two Travel @lovetwotravel.bsky.social · Sep 1

Stumbled across this amazing video of the Birmingham Canal in 1970. The quality of the presentation is incredible, both in the pacing and shots to the thoughtful insights.

I wonder where some of these people are now? #ukcanal #narrowboat

youtu.be/lMX-hOpchP4?...

1970: BIRMINGHAM - The Venice of England? | Look Stranger | BBC Archive

YouTube video by BBC Archive

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Rob Acton-Campbell @robcrewshole.bsky.social · Aug 30

Used to be called "Cock O'the North"
But perhaps best known as the "Kebab & Calculator" in an episode of the Young Ones
www.flickr.com/photos/crazy...

The Young Ones filming location: Westbury Park Tavern

Westbury Park Tavern, Northumbria Drive, July 2009. Myself at the filming location for The Young Ones, as seen in the episode 'Boring' as The Kebab and Calculator pub. It was called The Cock O The No...

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Stephen Frost @sfrost.bsky.social · Aug 29

“We are lucky in Bradford to have many beautiful parks and green spaces, but these findings show that the local streets in which we live are just as important a space for children, and we need to make sure they are safe and welcoming spaces, free from traffic and pollution.”

Third of children do not play outdoors after school, UK research finds

Study finds outdoor play has positive effect on children’s social and emotional skills

www.theguardian.com

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NABO @nabo-official.bsky.social · Aug 28

From CRT Wales & South West: Sadly, a boat caught fire in Kelston Lock 5 #KennetAndAvon thankfully no injuries. Bottom lock gates badly damaged, boat has sunk in lock. Pollution contained in lock. Working to remove boat and pollution before repair works can begin. #ukcanals
x.com/crtwalesands...

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Susannah Walker @susannahwalker.bsky.social · Aug 28

On a much simpler level, they've installed these in Brickfields Park in Bath after engaging with the teenage girls. Who love them.

Girls in school uniform swinging together on a big swing set made out of wood

Girls in school uniform swinging together on a big swing set made out of wood. They look happy

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Susannah Walker @susannahwalker.bsky.social · Aug 28

Lke a lot of other places across the UK Frome's facilities for teenager are a skate park, a MUGA (fenced pitch) and a pump track, which all are, on average, 90% used by boys and young men.
Very many places are realising that this is a problem and creating equitable facilities. But not Frome.

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Yaroslava @strategywoman.bsky.social · Aug 28

More than numbers.

At night, russia attacked Ukraine with
598 drones
and 31 missiles.

12 people were killed in Kyiv -
among them three children,
aged 2, 14, and 17.

More than numbers.

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