Shannon Ray
@shannonwrites.bsky.social
Writing for animals
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Let's say
"Cleaner energy"
and
"Cleaner technology"
except in cases where
the facts about,
and/or
the absence of needs for,
mining, processing, manufacture, transport, maintenance, heating of buildings, disposal and so on
really do justify the word "clean".
"Cleaner energy"
and
"Cleaner technology"
except in cases where
the facts about,
and/or
the absence of needs for,
mining, processing, manufacture, transport, maintenance, heating of buildings, disposal and so on
really do justify the word "clean".
November 8, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Let's say
"Cleaner energy"
and
"Cleaner technology"
except in cases where
the facts about,
and/or
the absence of needs for,
mining, processing, manufacture, transport, maintenance, heating of buildings, disposal and so on
really do justify the word "clean".
"Cleaner energy"
and
"Cleaner technology"
except in cases where
the facts about,
and/or
the absence of needs for,
mining, processing, manufacture, transport, maintenance, heating of buildings, disposal and so on
really do justify the word "clean".
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Starmer isn't Britain's worst ever prime minister, but he is Labour's worst ever prime minister and it's not even close
November 14, 2025 at 8:33 AM
Starmer isn't Britain's worst ever prime minister, but he is Labour's worst ever prime minister and it's not even close
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Here's a brief clip from the programme yesterday, about why Keir Starmer's Labour Party is tanking in the polls.
www.youtube.com/shorts/jcUXX...
www.youtube.com/shorts/jcUXX...
George Monbiot nails Keir Starmer's government in under a minute #ukpolitics
YouTube video by The National
www.youtube.com
November 13, 2025 at 7:10 AM
Here's a brief clip from the programme yesterday, about why Keir Starmer's Labour Party is tanking in the polls.
www.youtube.com/shorts/jcUXX...
www.youtube.com/shorts/jcUXX...
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I set out to write a story about the practical ills of salmon farming (and I did), but also found an even bigger story kinda hidden in plain sight: How humanity is speedrunning the domestication of hundreds of aquatic species, and what it means for them.
November 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
I set out to write a story about the practical ills of salmon farming (and I did), but also found an even bigger story kinda hidden in plain sight: How humanity is speedrunning the domestication of hundreds of aquatic species, and what it means for them.
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Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions rise again in 2024, up 2.3%.
This is our collective progress, 10 years after the Paris Agreement.
www.unep.org/resources/em...
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This is our collective progress, 10 years after the Paris Agreement.
www.unep.org/resources/em...
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November 5, 2025 at 8:24 AM
Global Greenhouse Gas (GHG) emissions rise again in 2024, up 2.3%.
This is our collective progress, 10 years after the Paris Agreement.
www.unep.org/resources/em...
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This is our collective progress, 10 years after the Paris Agreement.
www.unep.org/resources/em...
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My feeling is: I knew they wouldn’t be terrific, but what I never expected was that Labour, upon election, would just inexplicably become a hard right party whose main thing is to contemptuously shit on everything people hold dear?
Rachel Reeves ‘planning pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in budget’
Rachel Reeves ‘planning pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles in budget’
EV drivers would face 3p-a-mile charge on top of other road taxes to offset falling revenue from petrol and diesel cars
Rachel Reeves is drawing up plans for a new pay-per-mile tax for electric vehicles to announce in this month’s budget worth an extra £250 a year on average, according to reports.
Under the plans expected to be announced on 26 November, EV drivers would face a new charge of 3p a mile on top of other road taxes to offset falling revenue from petrol and diesel cars as drivers switch to greener options. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 6, 2025 at 9:03 AM
My feeling is: I knew they wouldn’t be terrific, but what I never expected was that Labour, upon election, would just inexplicably become a hard right party whose main thing is to contemptuously shit on everything people hold dear?
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The Zohran Mamdani method can work beyond New York. Take the fight to the right | Aditya Chakrabortty
The Zohran Mamdani method can work beyond New York. Take the fight to the right | Aditya Chakrabortty
For too long, the centre has been adopting the language of the right but deploying it with greater civility – to disastrous ends, says Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:43 PM
The Zohran Mamdani method can work beyond New York. Take the fight to the right | Aditya Chakrabortty
Oh look at that it’s just Keir Starmer being an actual comic book villain again
UK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened tropical forests
- Decision is bitter blow to Brazil ahead of fund’s launch at #COP30 – and an embarrassment to Prince William
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- Decision is bitter blow to Brazil ahead of fund’s launch at #COP30 – and an embarrassment to Prince William
Story by @fionaharvey.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened tropical forests
Decision is bitter blow to Brazil ahead of fund’s launch at Cop30 – and an embarrassment to Prince William
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Oh look at that it’s just Keir Starmer being an actual comic book villain again
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Mamdani’s victory is a rebuke to the failed strategies of the Democratic party | Moira Donegan
Mamdani’s victory is a rebuke to the failed strategies of the Democratic party | Moira Donegan
The Democratic party appears listless and unprincipled, unwilling to fight because they do not believe in anything. Zohran Mamdani is the opposite of this
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 6:57 AM
Mamdani’s victory is a rebuke to the failed strategies of the Democratic party | Moira Donegan
“This is one of the most immaculate small-screen entertainment formats ever devised.” Totally absurd and yet absolutely true. This show somehow continues to be a wildly unserious, uniquely compelling work of art
‘The sheer ineptitude has been staggering’: what we learned from The Celebrity Traitors
‘The sheer ineptitude has been staggering’: what we learned from The Celebrity Traitors
Alan Carr achieved national treasure status, the hierarchies of fame were laid bare and Celia Imrie proved an accomplished banshee. Why were they all so useless at the round table, though? Read on …
www.theguardian.com
November 5, 2025 at 12:30 PM
“This is one of the most immaculate small-screen entertainment formats ever devised.” Totally absurd and yet absolutely true. This show somehow continues to be a wildly unserious, uniquely compelling work of art
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Job alert!! Project Drawdown is hiring for 3 roles:
🌐 Program Manager, Global Strategic Partnerships (deadline: Nov 7)
🔬 Research Fellow (deadline: Nov 2)
💹 Senior Analyst, Climate Philanthropy & Investing (deadline: Nov 19)
🔗 View the position descriptions here: drawdown.org/careers
#ClimateJobs
🌐 Program Manager, Global Strategic Partnerships (deadline: Nov 7)
🔬 Research Fellow (deadline: Nov 2)
💹 Senior Analyst, Climate Philanthropy & Investing (deadline: Nov 19)
🔗 View the position descriptions here: drawdown.org/careers
#ClimateJobs
https://drawdown.org/caree…
November 4, 2025 at 6:31 PM
Job alert!! Project Drawdown is hiring for 3 roles:
🌐 Program Manager, Global Strategic Partnerships (deadline: Nov 7)
🔬 Research Fellow (deadline: Nov 2)
💹 Senior Analyst, Climate Philanthropy & Investing (deadline: Nov 19)
🔗 View the position descriptions here: drawdown.org/careers
#ClimateJobs
🌐 Program Manager, Global Strategic Partnerships (deadline: Nov 7)
🔬 Research Fellow (deadline: Nov 2)
💹 Senior Analyst, Climate Philanthropy & Investing (deadline: Nov 19)
🔗 View the position descriptions here: drawdown.org/careers
#ClimateJobs
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The 20th-century economist Robert Solow created the theory of infinite economic growth by substituting "technological innovation" for the productivity of land in his model, thereby decoupling the economy from any limits imposed by land or ecosystems.
The world took his theory as gospel.
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The world took his theory as gospel.
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Climate intervention may not be enough to save coffee, chocolate and wine, new study finds
Climate intervention may not be enough to save coffee, chocolate and wine, new study finds
A new study published in Environmental Research Letters reveals that even advanced climate intervention strategies may not be enough to secure the future of wine grapes, coffee and cacao. These crops are vital to many economies and provide livelihoods for farmers worldwide. However, they are increasingly vulnerable to the effects of climate change. Rising temperatures […]
The post Climate intervention may not be enough to save coffee, chocolate and wine, new study finds appeared first on IOP Publishing.
dlvr.it
November 4, 2025 at 12:06 PM
The 20th-century economist Robert Solow created the theory of infinite economic growth by substituting "technological innovation" for the productivity of land in his model, thereby decoupling the economy from any limits imposed by land or ecosystems.
The world took his theory as gospel.
1/n
The world took his theory as gospel.
1/n
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He has been captive for thirty-three years: for more than twenty he has lived entirely alone.
His name is Kshamenk
A whale lies motionless behind concrete walls on Argentina’s coast. His name is Kshamenk.
theecologist.org
November 4, 2025 at 8:35 AM
He has been captive for thirty-three years: for more than twenty he has lived entirely alone.
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📣 Calling all UK scientists.
Please sign a letter urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing on the threats from ongoing damage to #climate & #nature - alongside positive actions.
A non-partisan high-level summary of the science.
Details in the reply 👇
Please sign a letter urging all MPs to attend the National Emergency Briefing on the threats from ongoing damage to #climate & #nature - alongside positive actions.
A non-partisan high-level summary of the science.
Details in the reply 👇
National Emergency Briefing on climate & nature
An unfiltered assessment of the latest threats to UK food supply, health and national security from eight leading experts to an invitation-only audience - also covering positive solutions. Westminster...
www.nebriefing.org
November 3, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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When does daylight saving time end and how do I adapt?
When does daylight saving time end and how do I adapt?
Experts explain how to reset your body clock and why permanent standard time makes sense
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 4:40 PM
When does daylight saving time end and how do I adapt?
Low nature connectedness associated with biodiversity loss, inequality, diminished wellbeing, and the prioritisation of material gains.
“Factors found by the study to be linked to a lack of connection with nature included levels of urbanisation, mean income and internet use.”
“Factors found by the study to be linked to a lack of connection with nature included levels of urbanisation, mean income and internet use.”
Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most
Britain one of least ‘nature-connected’ nations in world – with Nepal the most
Others languishing near bottom of 61-country study include Canada, Germany, Israel, Japan and Spain
Britain is one of the least “nature connected” nations in the world, according to the first ever global study of how people relate to the natural world.
Britain ranks 55th out of 61 countries in the study of 57,000 people, which looks at how attitudes towards nature are shaped by social, economic, geographical and cultural factors. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
November 1, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Low nature connectedness associated with biodiversity loss, inequality, diminished wellbeing, and the prioritisation of material gains.
“Factors found by the study to be linked to a lack of connection with nature included levels of urbanisation, mean income and internet use.”
“Factors found by the study to be linked to a lack of connection with nature included levels of urbanisation, mean income and internet use.”
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💚 Greens are in second place for (I think) the first time ever in a poll.
🥀 First we replace Labour. Then we overtake Reform.
📩 Help us get there: join.greenparty.org.uk
🥀 First we replace Labour. Then we overtake Reform.
📩 Help us get there: join.greenparty.org.uk
October 30, 2025 at 4:50 PM
💚 Greens are in second place for (I think) the first time ever in a poll.
🥀 First we replace Labour. Then we overtake Reform.
📩 Help us get there: join.greenparty.org.uk
🥀 First we replace Labour. Then we overtake Reform.
📩 Help us get there: join.greenparty.org.uk
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The two party duopoly is dead and buried.
Westminster Voting Intention:
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
RFM: 32% (=)
GRN: 17% (+2)
CON: 16% (-1)
LAB: 16% (=)
LDM: 12% (=)
SNP: 2% (=)
Via @findoutnow.bsky.social, 29 Oct.
Changes w/ 22 Oct.
October 30, 2025 at 5:11 PM
The two party duopoly is dead and buried.
“Keir starmer insists human, not robot”
October 26, 2025 at 3:44 PM
“Keir starmer insists human, not robot”
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1. It's fascinating to see, as you can from the responses to the post below, how many daft things people believe, to justify their continued meat eating. So let's examine a few of the common myths in the following thread. 🧵
For years, there's been a massive over-emphasis on food miles, and a massive under-emphasis on food type.
By far and away the best dietary decision you can make, for environmental, humanitarian and public health purposes, is to cut out animal products.
By far and away the best dietary decision you can make, for environmental, humanitarian and public health purposes, is to cut out animal products.
Remember this, whenever someone says "alternative proteins - yuck!"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
October 22, 2025 at 7:22 AM
1. It's fascinating to see, as you can from the responses to the post below, how many daft things people believe, to justify their continued meat eating. So let's examine a few of the common myths in the following thread. 🧵
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For years, there's been a massive over-emphasis on food miles, and a massive under-emphasis on food type.
By far and away the best dietary decision you can make, for environmental, humanitarian and public health purposes, is to cut out animal products.
By far and away the best dietary decision you can make, for environmental, humanitarian and public health purposes, is to cut out animal products.
Remember this, whenever someone says "alternative proteins - yuck!"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Beef, pork, chicken: the world loves cheap meat. If people knew what really goes in it, that love affair would be over | Devi Sridhar
Antibiotic use in farming is now rampant. How meat is produced in China may mean the drugs you need here won’t work, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburg...
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 7:25 PM
For years, there's been a massive over-emphasis on food miles, and a massive under-emphasis on food type.
By far and away the best dietary decision you can make, for environmental, humanitarian and public health purposes, is to cut out animal products.
By far and away the best dietary decision you can make, for environmental, humanitarian and public health purposes, is to cut out animal products.
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Remember this, whenever someone says "alternative proteins - yuck!"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Beef, pork, chicken: the world loves cheap meat. If people knew what really goes in it, that love affair would be over | Devi Sridhar
Antibiotic use in farming is now rampant. How meat is produced in China may mean the drugs you need here won’t work, says Prof Devi Sridhar, chair of global public health at the University of Edinburg...
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:32 PM
Remember this, whenever someone says "alternative proteins - yuck!"
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I have a rep as a party pooper when it comes to fires but I will (not) die on this hill (unless it’s second degree because my neighbors clearly dgaf)
Important story on the horrors of #woodburning by my excellent colleague @dpcarrington.bsky.social a must-read and must-follow:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wood burners linked to 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, analysis finds
Use of wood-burning stoves and fires in homes is mostly unnecessary and their toxic pollution costs the NHS millions
www.theguardian.com
October 23, 2025 at 5:52 AM
I have a rep as a party pooper when it comes to fires but I will (not) die on this hill (unless it’s second degree because my neighbors clearly dgaf)
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When you see the cold numbers -- 8% cuts in emissions needed per year, every year, from now -- it's clear that even 2° is a fantasy
(Emissions only fell 5% during covid, when much of the world economy shut down)
(Emissions only fell 5% during covid, when much of the world economy shut down)
Short comment on 'carbon trading' climateuncensored.com/what-role-fo...
Paris 1.5°C needs >20% cuts in global emissions every year - starting now!
For Paris 2°C, it’s ~8%.
Which country/company/institution can exceed these rates?
Only those that do have any real “emission space” for carbon trading.
Paris 1.5°C needs >20% cuts in global emissions every year - starting now!
For Paris 2°C, it’s ~8%.
Which country/company/institution can exceed these rates?
Only those that do have any real “emission space” for carbon trading.
What role for carbon trading? - Climate Uncensored
I was recently contacted by a senior civil servant who asked me to provide a short comment on the concept of emissions trading schemes in general, and on the
climateuncensored.com
October 13, 2025 at 12:05 PM
When you see the cold numbers -- 8% cuts in emissions needed per year, every year, from now -- it's clear that even 2° is a fantasy
(Emissions only fell 5% during covid, when much of the world economy shut down)
(Emissions only fell 5% during covid, when much of the world economy shut down)
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This is very sad, but also not surprising. The science has warned for a long time, including in IPCC reports, that even modest levels of global warming will devastate virtually all coral reefs.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Planet’s first catastrophic climate tipping point reached, report says, with coral reefs facing ‘widespread dieback’
Unless global heating is reduced to 1.2C ‘as fast as possible’, warm water coral reefs will not remain ‘at any meaningful scale’, a report by 160 scientists from 23 countries warns
www.theguardian.com
October 13, 2025 at 1:17 AM
This is very sad, but also not surprising. The science has warned for a long time, including in IPCC reports, that even modest levels of global warming will devastate virtually all coral reefs.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...