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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 19h

What if politicians at all levels were chosen like the jury service - you serve five years and then go on about your business?
Like a citizens' assembly - every section of society would be represented fairly and a majority vote gets new policy over the line?
A real democracy?

a woman is holding a cup of coffee and the words something to think about are above her

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Climate Tracker @climate.skyfleet.blue · 1d

Marine heatwaves to become more frequent off UK and Irish coasts, experts say #Climate

Marine heatwaves to become more frequent off UK and Irish coasts, experts say

Scientists find 10% chance that similar events to the ‘unheard of’ temperatures in 2023 could occur each year

www.theguardian.com

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 1d

Thinking of all the victims and families devastated by the October 7 attack on #Israel.
Also thinking of all the Palestinians caught up in the genocide that followed as the onslaught on Gaza continues despite ceasefire talks.
Both sides need peace. #StopTheGenocide on #Palestine

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John Gibbons 🇵🇸 🇺🇦 🇪🇺 @thinkorswim.bsky.social · 4d

Yet another reminder that the fight for #climate action is also the fight against fascism and genocide.

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Israel accused of detaining Greta Thunberg in infested cell and making her hold flags

Activist tells Swedish officials she has been subjected to harsh treatment, including insufficient food and water

www.theguardian.com

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 6d

A fee for requesting discharge of conditions on planning approvals is a great idea given the no of applications approved with conditions - many to protect the environment - which developers later request removal of in a long list of applications.
It could even stop request splitting #Stormont

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Caroline O'Doherty @codohertynews.bsky.social · 7d

Agency investigating Blackwater fish kill says its powers ‘too weak’ to deter offenders

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Agency investigating Blackwater fish kill says its powers ‘too weak’ to deter offenders

Angling clubs say true extent of incident could be hundreds of thousands of dead fish

www.irishtimes.com

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 12d

The party says it will be tabling urgent Assembly questions on Monday to establish what engagement the Executive had with the UK Government before the announcement

Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 12d

SDLP leader @clairehanna.bsky.social
has called for a Northern Ireland exemption from
@labourpartyireland.bsky.social 's
'Brit Card' scheme warning it would be 'unworkable and does not reflect the reality of people’s rights of identity and citizenship here'...

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 12d

Lough Neagh eel among species found with algae-linked toxin in flesh for first time
#environment #pollution #bluegreenalgae #TheEarthsCorr
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Lough Neagh eel among species found with algae-linked toxin in flesh for first time

The FSA confirmed microcystins, which can attack the human liver if consumed, were found in the flesh of four species fished from Lough Neagh in 2024/25

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Pestilence @pestilence4all.bsky.social · 13d

The Brits have such a way with words. You know. Those things with letter that help you define and say stuff about things.

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 12d

1. I've long contended that austerity doesn't save money. It merely transfers costs from one group (the very rich, who would otherwise pay more tax) to others. Last night was a powerful reminder of that. Before I go further, I should say I’m fine. Just a black eye, cuts & bruises, no serious harm. 🧵

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Dorota Kolbuk @dotklobuk.bsky.social · 13d

We’ve had a great time with a special Postdocs Spotlight seminar earlier this week in Dublin’s MoLI.

🔔How to clearly communicate research? How to avoid sensationalizing science? How to make people care? - as discussed by our panel of scientists and journalists.

#scicomm @ucddublin.bsky.social

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Dorota Kolbuk @dotklobuk.bsky.social · 13d

We thank our panellists: Saule Akhmetkaliyeva, Ravikant Singh, @cjnicoson.bsky.social, @shaunacorr.bsky.social from @ucdearth.bsky.social, and our moderator, Jim Carroll from @rtebrainstorm.bsky.social.

And of course, thank you to the audience who made the Q&A so engaging and thought-provoking!

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 14d

Key evidence in trial of Soldier F can be used, judge rules #court #bloodysunday
www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk/news/courts/...

Key evidence in trial of Soldier F can be used, judge rules

A judge has ruled that hearsay evidence in the trial of Soldier F for the murder of two men during Bloody Sunday is admissible.

www.belfasttelegraph.co.uk

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Lynn Boylan MEP @lnbdublin.bsky.social · 15d

Delighted to be appointed Rapporteur of the Mercosur Opinion for the EU Environmental Committee. The public has a right to know the food safety risks and environmental damage that this trade deal will have if passed. #Mercosur

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The Washington Post @washingtonpost.com · 15d

For years, research into the origins of cancer largely centered on two main factors: genetics and specific lifestyle choices.

Today, scientists are scrutinizing the much broader set of environmental exposures people encounter over their lifetime.

Toxins, tech and tumors: Is modern life fueling the rise of cancer in millennials?

Studies suggest modern life may be fueling the rise of cancer in younger adults, with factors like ultra-processed foods and chemicals under scrutiny.

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 22d

Farmer fined £500 after inspectors found “pipe discharging effluent” into feeder stream of Crumlin River #pollution #environmentalcrime
[Crumlin River feeds into Lough Neagh]

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Karl Stanley @karlstanley.bsky.social · 23d

The minister is not telling the truth -
to invoke SAF (“sustainable aviation fuel”) as a mitigant against climate emissions is misleading and dishonest. It is not possible to produce CO2-neutral aviation fuel at scale. The minister knows this.

Anna Pringle @annapr.bsky.social · 23d

Minister for Climate Darragh O’Brien: we can grow Dublin Airport ‘sustainably’ from 36m to 60m passengers.
Mary Wilson: What about climate, have you run the numbers on emissions?
Minister: No question there will be an increase, SAF exists, planes more technologically advanced now…

#SpeirGorm
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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 27d

Case against Jeffrey Donaldson and Eleanor Donaldson back at Newry Court for review on Oct 10.
Prosecution told the court they await medical reports regarding Mrs Donaldson, expected in October.
Trial still due to start November.
Neither defendant appeared at #court this morning

Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 28d

In a major U-turn on @daera-ni.gov.uk proposals to reduce agricultural pollution in Lough Neagh, Sinn Fein has now backed a motion condemning calls to 'scrap the nap'.
The party is also calling for North-South and UK action on the 'national crisis'
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Sinn Fein calls for North-South intergovernmental action on 'national emergency' Lough Neagh after U-turn

The party has now backed a motion condemning calls to remove NAP proposals to reduce agricultural pollution after voting against a public consultation on the plan

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 28d

Blue-green algae linked toxins found in flesh of fish from Lough Neagh for the first time 👇
#pollution #health
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Toxins found in flesh of Lough Neagh fish for first time since blue-green algae struck

The Food Standards Agency says fish and eels from the beset lake "remain safe to eat"

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · 29d

A five-year-old girl has issued a plea to Stormont ‘bosses' Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly to come and help her fix ‘yucky’ Lough Neagh 🦠👇
Link to see 📹
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Child's plea to Michelle O'Neill and Emma Little-Pengelly over 'yucky' Lough Neagh

'If I fell in I might die' says five-year-old Antrim girl Ailbhe Urquhart

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · Sep 8

Ardboe farmer fined £1K for polluting Lough Neagh tributary: "Upstream of Mr Donnelly’s farm, the waterway was visually clean.. downstream it was grossly polluted, with the bed of the waterway covered in grey-coloured sewage fungus and significant accumulations of bloodworms"

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · Sep 8

700 people have been arrested under terrorism laws in the UK for protesting peacefully against the banning of Palestine Action. UK’s chief prosecutors must now decide whether to prosecute them. We need to urge them not to. Add your name to the letter. www.amnesty.org.uk/actions/end-...

End the Prosecution of Peaceful Protestors in the UK

700+ people have been arrested under terrorism laws in the UK- for protesting peacefully against the banning of Palestine Action. The UK’s chief prosecutors must now decide whether to prosecute them. ...

www.amnesty.org.uk

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Shauna Corr @shaunacorr.bsky.social · Sep 4

Passenger info systems down at Dublin Connolly since last night = no information boards. I’m sure the conductors are scundered with all the questions 🧐

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