Sylvia Davidson
@sylviad.bsky.social
Wanderer through the Sussex countryside by foot, bus and train. Love lichens, fungi, flowers, insects...well anything and everything living there is to see.
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“we are reducing the environmental requirements placed on developers when they pay into the nature restoration fund that we have created so they can focus on getting things built, and stop worrying about bats and newts.” Speech from the Chancellor, Jan 2025.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/nightma...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/nightma...
Nightmare before Christmas: worst environmental regression in decades looms | The Wildlife Trusts
Labour’s list of broken promises mounts
www.wildlifetrusts.org
December 13, 2025 at 1:42 PM
“we are reducing the environmental requirements placed on developers when they pay into the nature restoration fund that we have created so they can focus on getting things built, and stop worrying about bats and newts.” Speech from the Chancellor, Jan 2025.
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/nightma...
www.wildlifetrusts.org/news/nightma...
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The return of the otter: a conservation success story
And a campaigning success story - in the 1970s, when otters were on the verge of extinction in the UK, Friends of the Earth campaigner Angela King led the charge to save them
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
And a campaigning success story - in the 1970s, when otters were on the verge of extinction in the UK, Friends of the Earth campaigner Angela King led the charge to save them
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Hightailing along city streets and raiding ponds: otters’ revival in Britain
Still rare only 20 years ago, the charismatic animals are in almost every UK river and a conservation success story
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 11:20 PM
The return of the otter: a conservation success story
And a campaigning success story - in the 1970s, when otters were on the verge of extinction in the UK, Friends of the Earth campaigner Angela King led the charge to save them
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
And a campaigning success story - in the 1970s, when otters were on the verge of extinction in the UK, Friends of the Earth campaigner Angela King led the charge to save them
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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OK, strap in….
Here is part 2 of the “Tesco/(insert other brand) are cancelling Christmas” claims!
🎄🎅🤶🎄
TL:DR? Christmas is alive and well everywhere you look.
And so too, sadly, is manufactured Christmas rage baiting.
Here is just 7 day’s worth of Daily Mail Christmas Rage bait
🧵
1/31
Here is part 2 of the “Tesco/(insert other brand) are cancelling Christmas” claims!
🎄🎅🤶🎄
TL:DR? Christmas is alive and well everywhere you look.
And so too, sadly, is manufactured Christmas rage baiting.
Here is just 7 day’s worth of Daily Mail Christmas Rage bait
🧵
1/31
December 13, 2025 at 12:41 PM
OK, strap in….
Here is part 2 of the “Tesco/(insert other brand) are cancelling Christmas” claims!
🎄🎅🤶🎄
TL:DR? Christmas is alive and well everywhere you look.
And so too, sadly, is manufactured Christmas rage baiting.
Here is just 7 day’s worth of Daily Mail Christmas Rage bait
🧵
1/31
Here is part 2 of the “Tesco/(insert other brand) are cancelling Christmas” claims!
🎄🎅🤶🎄
TL:DR? Christmas is alive and well everywhere you look.
And so too, sadly, is manufactured Christmas rage baiting.
Here is just 7 day’s worth of Daily Mail Christmas Rage bait
🧵
1/31
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Nothing says Christian fellowship like using the most important festival in your religious calendar to Tweet about your hatred of the "woke liberati"
December 13, 2025 at 1:17 PM
Nothing says Christian fellowship like using the most important festival in your religious calendar to Tweet about your hatred of the "woke liberati"
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"..the Lord said I was hungry and you told me I could make a meal for 30p, I was a stranger and you said 'fuck off back where you came from', I was sick and you said we should replace the NHS with private health insurance..."
December 13, 2025 at 8:43 AM
"..the Lord said I was hungry and you told me I could make a meal for 30p, I was a stranger and you said 'fuck off back where you came from', I was sick and you said we should replace the NHS with private health insurance..."
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Just so we're clear, one incident of alleged anti-semitism by a musician = a major national scandal that should be roundly condemned.
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
December 13, 2025 at 9:23 AM
Just so we're clear, one incident of alleged anti-semitism by a musician = a major national scandal that should be roundly condemned.
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
Multiple incidents of alleged anti-semitism from the man leading the race to run the country = a load of nothing that should be completely ignored
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It only took ten years for a dedicated bunch of well-connected weirdoes to get the entire UK elite to unite against a tiny minority of the population that they previously barely noticed.
The few to resist, like Robin Ince, deserve our lasting gratitude and respect.
The few to resist, like Robin Ince, deserve our lasting gratitude and respect.
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:45 AM
It only took ten years for a dedicated bunch of well-connected weirdoes to get the entire UK elite to unite against a tiny minority of the population that they previously barely noticed.
The few to resist, like Robin Ince, deserve our lasting gratitude and respect.
The few to resist, like Robin Ince, deserve our lasting gratitude and respect.
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Robin Ince once more showing what an amazing person he is. It's tragic that we are in a world where opposing transphobia and hate means having to resign, while being transphobic and hateful means getting regularly featured by national media outlets.
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 6:47 AM
Robin Ince once more showing what an amazing person he is. It's tragic that we are in a world where opposing transphobia and hate means having to resign, while being transphobic and hateful means getting regularly featured by national media outlets.
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Meanwhile Robin Ince genuinely has been cancelled for daring to voice his opinions and for defending trans people.
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Robin Ince reveals to last night’s audience at a recording of Infinite Monkey Cage that the BBC has forced him to resign over his support of trans people
December 13, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Meanwhile Robin Ince genuinely has been cancelled for daring to voice his opinions and for defending trans people.
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
Where's the outrage from the "cancel culture" lot?
What are the Free Speech Union doing to help him?
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Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 12:02 AM
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
This is such sad news, seems like you can’t be a kind, empathetic person, who believes in the truth and justice for all and work at the BBC. Utterly appalling news.
Very sad that I felt I had no choice but to resign from The Infinite Monkey Cage - a victory for the transphobes and other bigots - I did it because so much of the media has chosen to believe the kind and empathetic people are a fiction - they are real and so often unrepresented.
December 13, 2025 at 12:11 PM
This is such sad news, seems like you can’t be a kind, empathetic person, who believes in the truth and justice for all and work at the BBC. Utterly appalling news.
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Eight people are on hunger strike, several apparently at imminent risk of dying, because our law punishes more harshly those opposing genocide than those supporting it. (And under a so-called Labour Government.)
How on earth did we get here? www.vashtimedia.com/hunger-strik...
How on earth did we get here? www.vashtimedia.com/hunger-strik...
The hunger strikers are in mortal danger. But the conditions they’re being kept in are already critical.
How the government and its prisons ignore strikers' basic rights and demands.
www.vashtimedia.com
December 11, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Eight people are on hunger strike, several apparently at imminent risk of dying, because our law punishes more harshly those opposing genocide than those supporting it. (And under a so-called Labour Government.)
How on earth did we get here? www.vashtimedia.com/hunger-strik...
How on earth did we get here? www.vashtimedia.com/hunger-strik...
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Lichenomphalia umbellifera is a rare (in the lichen world) mushroom producing fungus that’s also a lichen. Newfoundlan, Canada. Mushrooms are about 2cm high.
#fungi #lichen #mushroom #fungifriends
#fungi #lichen #mushroom #fungifriends
December 11, 2025 at 10:56 PM
Lichenomphalia umbellifera is a rare (in the lichen world) mushroom producing fungus that’s also a lichen. Newfoundlan, Canada. Mushrooms are about 2cm high.
#fungi #lichen #mushroom #fungifriends
#fungi #lichen #mushroom #fungifriends
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Sewage dumping near swimming spots in England getting worse.
Govt expects end to illegal dumping into waterways by mid-century.
Despite illegality corporate permits not cancelled, puny fines, execs not prosecuted, bills hiked, dividends paid, investment neglected.
archive.ph/qMctS
Govt expects end to illegal dumping into waterways by mid-century.
Despite illegality corporate permits not cancelled, puny fines, execs not prosecuted, bills hiked, dividends paid, investment neglected.
archive.ph/qMctS
Sewage spills near swimming spots still getting worse, report finds
Water companies have been ordered to end the release of untreated sewage into waterways by mid-century. Thursday’s report found progress to be well off course
www.thetimes.com
December 12, 2025 at 7:25 AM
Sewage dumping near swimming spots in England getting worse.
Govt expects end to illegal dumping into waterways by mid-century.
Despite illegality corporate permits not cancelled, puny fines, execs not prosecuted, bills hiked, dividends paid, investment neglected.
archive.ph/qMctS
Govt expects end to illegal dumping into waterways by mid-century.
Despite illegality corporate permits not cancelled, puny fines, execs not prosecuted, bills hiked, dividends paid, investment neglected.
archive.ph/qMctS
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🚨 SIGN THE PETITION 🚨
We're backing MP Helena Dollimore's petition to end the use of bio-beads across the UK. Modern, safer alternatives exist – water companies must use them.
👉 Sign now: https://f.mtr.cool/ktkpksyvix
Every signature counts. Together we can protect our coastline.
We're backing MP Helena Dollimore's petition to end the use of bio-beads across the UK. Modern, safer alternatives exist – water companies must use them.
👉 Sign now: https://f.mtr.cool/ktkpksyvix
Every signature counts. Together we can protect our coastline.
December 11, 2025 at 7:22 PM
🚨 SIGN THE PETITION 🚨
We're backing MP Helena Dollimore's petition to end the use of bio-beads across the UK. Modern, safer alternatives exist – water companies must use them.
👉 Sign now: https://f.mtr.cool/ktkpksyvix
Every signature counts. Together we can protect our coastline.
We're backing MP Helena Dollimore's petition to end the use of bio-beads across the UK. Modern, safer alternatives exist – water companies must use them.
👉 Sign now: https://f.mtr.cool/ktkpksyvix
Every signature counts. Together we can protect our coastline.
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⚠️ Did you know the Government is considering exempting all development sites under 0.5 hectares from the Biodiversity Net Gain system?
Find out why we're calling for a 0.1 hectare threshold: https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/news/small-sites-must-not-be-excluded-from-biodiversity-net-gain/
Find out why we're calling for a 0.1 hectare threshold: https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/news/small-sites-must-not-be-excluded-from-biodiversity-net-gain/
December 11, 2025 at 3:20 PM
⚠️ Did you know the Government is considering exempting all development sites under 0.5 hectares from the Biodiversity Net Gain system?
Find out why we're calling for a 0.1 hectare threshold: https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/news/small-sites-must-not-be-excluded-from-biodiversity-net-gain/
Find out why we're calling for a 0.1 hectare threshold: https://freshwaterhabitats.org.uk/news/small-sites-must-not-be-excluded-from-biodiversity-net-gain/
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EXCITING NEWS! We have acquired the 43ha Badiebath Wood in North East Scotland 🌳
However, we need your help in turning this non-native conifer plantation into a thriving woodland for our iconic wildlife.
Head over to our website to find out more 👇
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However, we need your help in turning this non-native conifer plantation into a thriving woodland for our iconic wildlife.
Head over to our website to find out more 👇
buff.ly/zmkTTM5
December 11, 2025 at 1:03 PM
EXCITING NEWS! We have acquired the 43ha Badiebath Wood in North East Scotland 🌳
However, we need your help in turning this non-native conifer plantation into a thriving woodland for our iconic wildlife.
Head over to our website to find out more 👇
buff.ly/zmkTTM5
However, we need your help in turning this non-native conifer plantation into a thriving woodland for our iconic wildlife.
Head over to our website to find out more 👇
buff.ly/zmkTTM5
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🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs Banked £640,000 from Oil Giants and Murdoch
The Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA) – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group – received more than £640,000 from fossil fuel companies and Rupert Murdoch’s media conglomerate between 1957 and ...
www.desmog.com
December 11, 2025 at 7:05 AM
🔴 REVEALED 🔴
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
The Institute of Economic Affairs – the anti-state, anti-climate pressure group that "incubated" Liz Truss – was bankrolled by oil giants and Rupert Murdoch’s media empire.
📝 Exclusive findings from @desmog.com 👇
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Latest monthly visa application figures are out.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
December 11, 2025 at 11:31 AM
Latest monthly visa application figures are out.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
Skilled workers? Still dropping.
Health & care workers? Still dropping.
Slow clap.
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On Sunday February 22nd I'm doing a lichen walk and talk at Higham Hall near Cockermouth. More info here: highamhall.com/course/liche...
LOOKING AT SMALL THINGS: LICHENS AT HIGHAM - Higham Hall
Take a stroll around Higham’s grounds with Cumbria Lichen and Bryophyte Group member Pete Martin for an enjoyable introduction to lichens, overlooked yet remarkable features of the natural world that ...
highamhall.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:34 AM
On Sunday February 22nd I'm doing a lichen walk and talk at Higham Hall near Cockermouth. More info here: highamhall.com/course/liche...
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There is one overriding political problem, from which all others follow. Until it is addressed, every policy advanced by governments is window dressing.
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
Just 0.001% hold three times the wealth of poorest half of humanity, report finds
Data from World Inequality Report also showed top 10% of income-earners earn more than the other 90%
www.theguardian.com
December 10, 2025 at 7:09 AM
There is one overriding political problem, from which all others follow. Until it is addressed, every policy advanced by governments is window dressing.
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
www.theguardian.com/inequality/2...
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Playing the "Good/bad migrant line helps spread further division and racism.
As @migrantvoice.bsky.social points out in this piece "People do not check what job someone has, or how they arrived, before attacking them".
Labour knows this and just carries on.
www.migrantvoice.org/home/editori...
As @migrantvoice.bsky.social points out in this piece "People do not check what job someone has, or how they arrived, before attacking them".
Labour knows this and just carries on.
www.migrantvoice.org/home/editori...
December 7, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Playing the "Good/bad migrant line helps spread further division and racism.
As @migrantvoice.bsky.social points out in this piece "People do not check what job someone has, or how they arrived, before attacking them".
Labour knows this and just carries on.
www.migrantvoice.org/home/editori...
As @migrantvoice.bsky.social points out in this piece "People do not check what job someone has, or how they arrived, before attacking them".
Labour knows this and just carries on.
www.migrantvoice.org/home/editori...
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UK Government sabotages Landscape Recovery; only 1% of £2.4bn pa ELMs funding. Most remains w. Broad & Shallow schemes that deliver less, if any, #Biodiversity benefit. Worse - Defra contracts can be revoked at any time, making LR risk unacceptable to farmers.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Nature recovery plan in England hit by clause allowing contracts to end with a year’s notice
Conservationists say changes, coupled with underfunding, will curb take-up and leave less land protected for nature
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 10:29 PM
UK Government sabotages Landscape Recovery; only 1% of £2.4bn pa ELMs funding. Most remains w. Broad & Shallow schemes that deliver less, if any, #Biodiversity benefit. Worse - Defra contracts can be revoked at any time, making LR risk unacceptable to farmers.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The apothecia of Flavoparmelia caperata releasing its spores, but if you look closely there are tiny lichens of another species that have 'germinated' in the apothecia and begun to grow. First time I've ever seen this #lichen
December 6, 2025 at 5:14 PM
The apothecia of Flavoparmelia caperata releasing its spores, but if you look closely there are tiny lichens of another species that have 'germinated' in the apothecia and begun to grow. First time I've ever seen this #lichen
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1. Some good news at last. This week’s column is about the amazing thing a couple of us stumbled into three years ago, which we’ve now developed into a global research programme. It doesn’t change everything, of course, but it could help change quite a lot. + 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Over a pint in Oxford, we may have stumbled upon the holy grail of agriculture | George Monbiot
I knew that a revolution in our understanding of soil could change the world. Then came a eureka moment – and the birth of the Earth Rover Program, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 6:55 AM
1. Some good news at last. This week’s column is about the amazing thing a couple of us stumbled into three years ago, which we’ve now developed into a global research programme. It doesn’t change everything, of course, but it could help change quite a lot. + 🧵 www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...