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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · 14h

www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...

Almost 55,000 children in Gaza acutely malnourished, Lancet study estimates

Study shows clear link between Israeli restrictions on aid entering Gaza and levels of malnutrition among children

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · 2d

Last day to register to vote in Irish Presidential Election. Watch: How to register to vote before the deadline www.rte.ie/news/preside...

Watch: How to register to vote before the deadline

The deadline to register to vote in the Presidential Election is today.

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · 4d

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Many American Jews sharply critical of Israel on Gaza, Post poll finds

Most Jews say Israel is committing war crimes — and 39 percent say genocide — while often distinguishing between the country and its leadership.

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · 5d

See & hear the Irish presidential candidates questioned by seasoned journalists. RTÉ has many options including the Prime Time debate on Tuesday Oct 21st on @rteone.rte.ie @rteradio1.bsky.social
www.rte.ie/news/2025/10...

RTÉ announces Presidential Election debates and coverage

A major presidential debate with all three candidates on RTÉ television three days ahead of polling is among election coverage announced by the broadcaster.

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · 5d

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · 10d

Marine protection feels remote in a world of problems, not so for those deeply connected to fishing & marine life. Please watch this by myself and @barrycummins. The importance and why Ireland is a “laggard”. Thanks to all the voices-they matter. #marine #sharks #30x2030

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Net loss? Why Ireland trails Europe on marine protection

Marine Protected Areas are seen as a solution to biodiversity loss and dwindling fish stocks, but why has Ireland has yet to deliver the law to make them real?

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · 20d

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UCD and Met Éireann launch new AI forecasting centre

A new centre has been launched at University College Dublin (UCD) which will use artificial intelligence (AI) to transform weather forecasting, supporting Ireland's preparation for the growing risks p...

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · 21d

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Bernie Sanders becomes first US senator to say Israel committing genocide in Gaza

Vermont senator had received flak from supporters for avoiding it, which has been confirmed by a UN commission

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · Aug 27

“.when you attack journalists you stop the world from learning about anything else that is happening; the assaults on everyone else”.

Israel’s targeting of journalists is an attack on truth and history

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Sally Hayden: Israel’s targeting of journalists is an attack on truth and history

Journalists’ lives are not more important than those of other civilians, but when you attack journalists you stop the world from learning about what is happening

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · Aug 27

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Are Irish reservoirs running out of water due to a dry August?

The reduction in water levels in Poulaphuca shows the link between reservoirs, river water flows and rainfall

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Dean Napolitano @dinonapolitano.bsky.social · Aug 23

Trump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built

The order to stop construction on Revolution Wind off the coast of Rhode Island is part of a campaign against renewable energy.

By Lisa Friedman, @bradplumer.bsky.social & @maxinejoselow.bsky.social

Trump Administration Orders Work Halted on Wind Farm That Is Nearly Built

www.nytimes.com

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Aug 22

A UN-backed organisation has confirmed famine in Gaza, with more than 500,000 people facing "catastrophic conditions characterised by starvation, destitution and death"

UN confirms famine in Gaza, first in Middle East

A UN-backed organisation has confirmed famine in Gaza, with more than 500,000 people facing "catastrophic conditions characterised by starvation, destitution and death".

www.rte.ie

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · Aug 22

“Mr. Trump also said this week that the Smithsonian was “out of control” and focused too much on “how bad slavery was.”
White House Lists Smithsonian Exhibits It Finds Objectionable www.nytimes.com/2025/08/21/a...

White House Lists Smithsonian Exhibits It Finds Objectionable

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NPR @npr.org · Jul 27

Public media has been defunded. Your support keeps journalists on the ground, lifts unheard voices, and connects communities.

Help us plan for what’s next. Make a monthly gift today. Stand with public media: n.pr/458sOhq

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NPR @npr.org · Jul 24

The Federal Communications Commission approved the sale of Paramount Global after the buyer made pledges to showcase a diversity of viewpoints and root out alleged bias in CBS' news coverage.

Trump administration approves sale of CBS parent company Paramount

The Federal Communications Commission approved the sale of Paramount Global after the buyer made pledges to showcase a diversity of viewpoints and root out alleged bias in CBS' news coverage.

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · Jul 24

Powerful interview with musician and Live Aid founder on @rtept tonight. www.rte.ie/news/primeti...

'A despicable disgrace': Geldof condemns Israel over Gaza hunger

Bob Geldof has criticised the Israeli government's role in the Gaza crisis, calling it "a despicable disgrace" amid growing warnings of famine and restricted humanitarian access

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RTÉ News @news.rte.ie · Jul 22

The Government publishes its review of the National Development Plan today. Economics and Public Affairs Editor David Murphy explains why is it crucial to dealing with the housing crisis

Inside the Government's €100bn infrastructure plan

David Murphy explains why the review of the National Development Plan is crucial in dealing with the housing crisis.

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The Journal @thejournal.ie · Jul 21

Visitors to the Marble Arch Caves yesterday had to be evacuated after extreme rainfall resulted in a flash flood.

Read more: jrnl.ie/6768933

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Mother Jones @motherjones.com · Jul 7

A reminder: FEMA is no longer going door-to-door to assist disaster victims

[From our Climate Desk partner @wired.com]

FEMA will no longer go door-to-door to assist disaster victims

The move, says one agency worker, will “severely hamper our ability to reach vulnerable people.”

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · Jul 2

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Award-winning international correspondent launches a new journalism platform

Reporting in Somalia, Afghanistan and Syria was tough work for reporter Jane Ferguson. So is launching a new journalism platform from scratch.

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · Jun 24

In all, 150 million people have been under heat alerts from Maine to eastern Texas. www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

More than 150 fall ill from extreme heat at New Jersey graduations

A ‘mass casualty incident’ as temperatures soar to upper 90s fahrenheit in the region

www.theguardian.com

Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · Jun 24

How was Ireland powered today? Most renewables.
You can check daily on RTÉ.ie/news then click “climate”
#climatechange #rteonclimate

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Governor Gavin Newsom @governor.ca.gov · Jun 8

As the federal government conducts chaotic immigration sweeps across the country, the state is deploying additional CHP to maintain safety on Los Angeles highways to keep the peace.

It's not their job to assist in federal immigration enforcement.

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Christopher Mims @mims.bsky.social · Jun 8

What’s happening in LA is an a good reminder of how ever more fragmented our information landscape has become

On Bluesky it’s almost entirely about executive overreach; on X it’s “LA is burning; deport them all”

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Tara Peterman @tapeterman.bsky.social · Jun 8

Beautiful & intriguing.

Erik Hoffner @erikhoffner.bsky.social · Jun 7

First underwater photo lake session this season revealed water lily leaves & early yellow pond lily flowers

Lilies produce chlorophyll when they reach the surface, so below it’s an autumnal-looking landscape of stunning reds & yellows

Full set at Instagram, www.instagram.com/p/DKnUmSmvxB...

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