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“Things could always be otherwise" - Chantal Mouffe
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This is what should be on every front page in 150 point banner headlines. All I have is this Substack but I lay it beneath your feet and pray to a higher power that I'm wrong.
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“It’s all connected. We are living through an information crisis. It’s what underpins everything.”
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I can’t remember where I first head the story of the Halifax explosion, but the event was extraordinary. It was like an atomic bomb going off.
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December 7, 2025 at 12:29 AM
I can’t remember where I first head the story of the Halifax explosion, but the event was extraordinary. It was like an atomic bomb going off.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax...
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Halifax...
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My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
December 7, 2025 at 8:31 AM
My dad abhors any negative comments about immigrants. Asked him recently why he’s so strong on it: ‘Because we’re always happy to take the rich and clever ones. Which means it’s not about disliking immigrants. It’s about disliking the poor and vulnerable. And that’s a bad human instinct.’
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#Luna de margarita de #PhilGreenwood es un paisajista que crea magníficos grabados al aguafuerte. Nació en 1943 en #Dolgellau, #NorthWales y actualmente reside en #Kent. Estudió #arte en #Harrow y #Hornsey desde 1971, se ha dedicado al #arte y al #grabado profesionalmente. #museoparticular
December 7, 2025 at 8:40 AM
#Luna de margarita de #PhilGreenwood es un paisajista que crea magníficos grabados al aguafuerte. Nació en 1943 en #Dolgellau, #NorthWales y actualmente reside en #Kent. Estudió #arte en #Harrow y #Hornsey desde 1971, se ha dedicado al #arte y al #grabado profesionalmente. #museoparticular
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Omg! I just got a fab review in the Irish Examiner for The Planter’s Daughter 💕 💕 💕 www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
Book review: Investigating the personal struggles of investigators
Although the crime at the centre of the book drives the plot and sparks many twists and revelations, it is the personal struggles and inner battles the main characters face that linger long after you ...
www.irishexaminer.com
December 6, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Omg! I just got a fab review in the Irish Examiner for The Planter’s Daughter 💕 💕 💕 www.irishexaminer.com/lifestyle/ar...
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‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe
‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe
Wonderful art, mysterious history, amazing design and beautiful locations have drawn our tipsters to these shrines from Norway to Bulgaria
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 9:57 AM
‘One of the most breathtaking cathedrals in the world’: readers’ favourite churches in Europe
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I remember reading a report years ago about what Ireland could expect, and it has proven to be very accurate. It wasn't that we'd get much more rain as a result, but the rainfall we got would be heavier, more extreme. And today we face yet another day of darkness and torrential downpour. 2/3
December 5, 2025 at 4:14 PM
I remember reading a report years ago about what Ireland could expect, and it has proven to be very accurate. It wasn't that we'd get much more rain as a result, but the rainfall we got would be heavier, more extreme. And today we face yet another day of darkness and torrential downpour. 2/3
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First year selling my art at Christmas without the Other site, where most of my sales came from, as well as losing US orders to new tariffs, so it'll be a tough one - I put huge work into every order, so even if you can't buy, shares help get them in front of eyes. GRMA! www.ciaraioch.com/artprints
December 3, 2025 at 10:05 AM
First year selling my art at Christmas without the Other site, where most of my sales came from, as well as losing US orders to new tariffs, so it'll be a tough one - I put huge work into every order, so even if you can't buy, shares help get them in front of eyes. GRMA! www.ciaraioch.com/artprints
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A Liverpool Quaker climate activist is appealing her conviction after a judge warned the jury against following their conscience, violating the centuries-old principle of jury independence, established in a landmark 1670 case involving Quaker defendants.
Quaker climate activist appeals conviction after judge threatens the jury
A Quaker is appealing her climate conviction after a judge threatened the jury with contempt of court if they found defendants not guilty according to their conscience.
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December 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
A Liverpool Quaker climate activist is appealing her conviction after a judge warned the jury against following their conscience, violating the centuries-old principle of jury independence, established in a landmark 1670 case involving Quaker defendants.
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This is happening tomorrow (Wednesday, 3rd December).
Read contributions from some of the speakers in this month's themed issue on Ireland's energy transition.
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Read contributions from some of the speakers in this month's themed issue on Ireland's energy transition.
rundale.org
December 2, 2025 at 9:55 PM
This is happening tomorrow (Wednesday, 3rd December).
Read contributions from some of the speakers in this month's themed issue on Ireland's energy transition.
rundale.org
Read contributions from some of the speakers in this month's themed issue on Ireland's energy transition.
rundale.org
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Assembly of First Nations calls for withdrawal of Canada-Alberta pipeline deal.
Chiefs unanimously pass emergency resolution backing oil tanker ban and First Nations on B.C. coast
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
Chiefs unanimously pass emergency resolution backing oil tanker ban and First Nations on B.C. coast
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
Assembly of First Nations calls for withdrawal of Canada-Alberta pipeline deal | CBC News
Assembly of First Nations chiefs are demanding the withdrawal of Canada and Alberta’s recently announced new pipeline deal and expressing full support for First Nations on the British Columbia coast t...
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December 2, 2025 at 9:41 PM
Assembly of First Nations calls for withdrawal of Canada-Alberta pipeline deal.
Chiefs unanimously pass emergency resolution backing oil tanker ban and First Nations on B.C. coast
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
Chiefs unanimously pass emergency resolution backing oil tanker ban and First Nations on B.C. coast
www.cbc.ca/news/indigen...
“Our per-capita emissions are two-thirds higher than the global average.”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
‘Too small to matter’ is the laziest-possible excuse in climate debate
At a time of crisis, co-operation is the only way to resolve the climate collective-action problem
www.irishtimes.com
December 2, 2025 at 3:14 PM
“Our per-capita emissions are two-thirds higher than the global average.”
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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To survive the ravages of climate change, Canadian winemakers are banking on the big potential of indigenous grapes https://macleans.ca/society/canadas-coming-winemaking-renaissance/
Canada's Coming Winemaking Renaissance - Macleans.ca
Canadian winemakers are in crisis. To survive climate change, they must break from tradition.
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December 1, 2025 at 8:23 PM
To survive the ravages of climate change, Canadian winemakers are banking on the big potential of indigenous grapes https://macleans.ca/society/canadas-coming-winemaking-renaissance/
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❄️ Winter Opening Hours ❄️
Our Stoneybatter bookshop will be open for all your gift buying needs every weekday AND weekend from now until Christmas 🎄
We have books, tote bags and postcards aplenty, so pop in Mon-Fri 9-5, or Sat-Sun 9.30-5, to find that perfect gift for the bookworm in your life 🎁
Our Stoneybatter bookshop will be open for all your gift buying needs every weekday AND weekend from now until Christmas 🎄
We have books, tote bags and postcards aplenty, so pop in Mon-Fri 9-5, or Sat-Sun 9.30-5, to find that perfect gift for the bookworm in your life 🎁
December 1, 2025 at 3:40 PM
❄️ Winter Opening Hours ❄️
Our Stoneybatter bookshop will be open for all your gift buying needs every weekday AND weekend from now until Christmas 🎄
We have books, tote bags and postcards aplenty, so pop in Mon-Fri 9-5, or Sat-Sun 9.30-5, to find that perfect gift for the bookworm in your life 🎁
Our Stoneybatter bookshop will be open for all your gift buying needs every weekday AND weekend from now until Christmas 🎄
We have books, tote bags and postcards aplenty, so pop in Mon-Fri 9-5, or Sat-Sun 9.30-5, to find that perfect gift for the bookworm in your life 🎁
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#Bluetongue Virus's arrival in Ireland is a #climate change story as well as an animal welfare concern.
Endemic in sub-tropics, but unheard of in Europe until the late '90s. Changing humidity and temperature allowed the infected midges to survive in ever more northerly areas.
Graphic: WOAH
Endemic in sub-tropics, but unheard of in Europe until the late '90s. Changing humidity and temperature allowed the infected midges to survive in ever more northerly areas.
Graphic: WOAH
December 1, 2025 at 12:08 PM
#Bluetongue Virus's arrival in Ireland is a #climate change story as well as an animal welfare concern.
Endemic in sub-tropics, but unheard of in Europe until the late '90s. Changing humidity and temperature allowed the infected midges to survive in ever more northerly areas.
Graphic: WOAH
Endemic in sub-tropics, but unheard of in Europe until the late '90s. Changing humidity and temperature allowed the infected midges to survive in ever more northerly areas.
Graphic: WOAH
This evening’s walk
November 30, 2025 at 8:07 PM
This evening’s walk
Today’s forage
November 30, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Today’s forage
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Social media is dying, from now on we meet at the moonlit bog at midnight instead
November 30, 2025 at 7:55 AM
Social media is dying, from now on we meet at the moonlit bog at midnight instead
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Despite a 16% jump in nitrates levels in Irish rivers in the last year alone, it's looking like the derogation (special dispensation to pollute more) will *still* be extended by another 3 years.
Help farmers financially if needs be, but killing our rivers is just WRONG.
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Help farmers financially if needs be, but killing our rivers is just WRONG.
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Nitrates derogation could be extended by three years after proposal backed by European Commission
Too much nitrogen in a river can lead to an over-growth of algae, which causes damage to, and can even kill, wildlife and plants.
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November 27, 2025 at 8:54 PM
Despite a 16% jump in nitrates levels in Irish rivers in the last year alone, it's looking like the derogation (special dispensation to pollute more) will *still* be extended by another 3 years.
Help farmers financially if needs be, but killing our rivers is just WRONG.
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Help farmers financially if needs be, but killing our rivers is just WRONG.
share.google/EpaRcLKnsnPZ...
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This is a “success” story of immigration policy. Not mentioned in the “who should get credit for bringing down migration” debate this morning.
She would be fleeing a climate disaster. So if you’re wondering how we’ll deal with that in future, it’s this x500 million.
She would be fleeing a climate disaster. So if you’re wondering how we’ll deal with that in future, it’s this x500 million.
UK rejects visa for girl left destitute in Jamaica by Hurricane Melissa
Lati-Yana Brown’s parents had asked for application to be expedited so she could join them in UK after house ruined
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:56 AM
This is a “success” story of immigration policy. Not mentioned in the “who should get credit for bringing down migration” debate this morning.
She would be fleeing a climate disaster. So if you’re wondering how we’ll deal with that in future, it’s this x500 million.
She would be fleeing a climate disaster. So if you’re wondering how we’ll deal with that in future, it’s this x500 million.
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Today, I am feeling so much gratitude to so many people: family, friends, and colleagues new and old. But I am especially thankful for everyone who is fighting the good fight to make our city and our world better and more just. We’re in this together. #ThisIsYourCity
November 27, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Today, I am feeling so much gratitude to so many people: family, friends, and colleagues new and old. But I am especially thankful for everyone who is fighting the good fight to make our city and our world better and more just. We’re in this together. #ThisIsYourCity
“This isn’t about choosing between the economy and the environment. It’s about recognising that the economy is embedded within the environment.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Scientists warn of severe climate-related risks to UK economy and security
Experts lay out scale of changes needed in ‘first-of-its-kind national emergency briefing’ in Westminster
www.theguardian.com
November 27, 2025 at 10:29 PM
“This isn’t about choosing between the economy and the environment. It’s about recognising that the economy is embedded within the environment.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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The WINNER of the 2025 @thejournal.ie Best Irish-Published Book of the Year is...
Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun), Manchán Magan, Illustrated by Megan Luddy (Gill Books)
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun), Manchán Magan, Illustrated by Megan Luddy (Gill Books)
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
November 27, 2025 at 9:45 PM
The WINNER of the 2025 @thejournal.ie Best Irish-Published Book of the Year is...
Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun), Manchán Magan, Illustrated by Megan Luddy (Gill Books)
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
Ninety-Nine Words for Rain (and One for Sun), Manchán Magan, Illustrated by Megan Luddy (Gill Books)
#APIBA #StoriesMakeUs
This morning’s walk
November 27, 2025 at 8:09 AM
This morning’s walk
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Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.
November 24, 2025 at 6:26 PM
Bookselling is like the most "people go to the store and buy what looks cool to them without a particular agenda" type business left, and your purchases have a huge influence on what is ordered, what is displayed, and what is recommended.