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heleninsomerset.bsky.social @heleninsomerset.bsky.social · 2d

“working environment is insufferable… We routinely come across cases of breathing issues, migraine, skin infections, even cancer.… risks are even higher in bleaching & dyeing units, where labourers handle toxic chemicals eg sulphuric acid with their bare hands.”
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...

Fast-fashion recycling: how ‘the castoff capital of the world’ is making Indian factory workers sick

Reports of lung disease, skin conditions and even cancer are rising in Panipat, which recycles 1 million tonnes of textile waste a year

www.theguardian.com

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Go Green @ecowarriorss.bsky.social · 3d

Despite more extreme climate in UK and Ireland
UK to expand Gatwick Airport, with passenger numbers expected to rise by around 40% within next decade
and a huge rise in emissions
Likewise Ireland Dublin Airport to to push passenger numbers past a 32-million limit to fuel even more extreme climate

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Philip O'Connor @philipoconnor.bsky.social · 3d

If this is not reflected in the actions of our governments, then we can no longer say that we live in democracies.

News Eye @newseye.bsky.social · 3d

NEW: Extraordinary scenes in Amsterdam this afternoon (Sunday, Oct 5).

An estimated 250,000 bring the city to a standstill; people all wearing red to show solidarity with Palestine 🇵🇸

(🎥 Ahmed Zantac)

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Mark Chadbourn @chadbourn.bsky.social · 3d

Warrior and legend.

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 4d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Dr. Sarah Parcak @indyfromspace.bsky.social · 3d

Wow

KOJAMF🤘🖤🤘 @kojamf.bsky.social · 4d

Dr. Jane Goodall filmed an interview with Netflix in March 2025 that she understood would only be released after her death.

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Gareth Hanrahan @mytholder.bsky.social · 4d

Ha!

Like jelly, it sometimes seems as though the shape of an election campaign will never set. Unlike jelly, even when it does seem to be settling down, it can all be reshaped by last minute events, TV moments or just undecided voters not being enthused enough to turn out.
Actually, none of that is like jelly at all. Forget I mentioned jelly

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Sarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 4d

We flounced out of the EU on the say-so of politicians who lied to us. And what a total shitshow that’s turned out to be. The polar opposite of what they promised. Now the call to flounce out of the ECHR. By the same people. Telling the same lies. Has the country been kicked in the head by a horse?

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Aislínn Kelly @aislinnn.bsky.social · 4d

We desperately need a budget that prioritises climate action. The time is now.
Some ideas from myself and @olaln.bsky.social

open.substack.com/pub/aislinna...

Budget 2026 Must Secure Our Future

We cannot face another year of denial and inaction

open.substack.com

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Cornelius (aka Con) Traas @theapplefarmer.bsky.social · 4d

Super thanks.

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Cornelius (aka Con) Traas @theapplefarmer.bsky.social · 4d

Why doesn't it add up to 100%?

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Colm O’Gorman @colm.bsky.social · 4d

Well, well, well.

Connelly 32
Humphreys 23
Gavin 15

#aras25

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Cornelius (aka Con) Traas @theapplefarmer.bsky.social · 4d

Thanks Thomas. Particularly pleased that the Brandy got something. With major cider makers buying less and less apples (using sugar and water to make their so-called ciders), every use for cider apples is a big deal for growers.

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Cornelius (aka Con) Traas @theapplefarmer.bsky.social · 4d

We can only make about 100 bags every second day, so we're limited in the distribution of these.

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Cornelius (aka Con) Traas @theapplefarmer.bsky.social · 5d

I had a good day today. Spoke at length about craft cider at Blas na hEireann in Dingle, won a bronze for our apple crisps in the snack category, and then a bronze (up against major competitors) in the spirits category, for The 80 apple brandy with The Tipperary Distillery.

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Cornelius (aka Con) Traas @theapplefarmer.bsky.social · 5d

Then to round it off, our fellow Tipperary Producer, Cashel Blue cheese, won artisan of the year for 2025.

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Cornelius (aka Con) Traas @theapplefarmer.bsky.social · 5d

Thanks Billy.

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Cornelius (aka Con) Traas @theapplefarmer.bsky.social · 5d

Storm Amy blew in some good vibes.

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Cornelius (aka Con) Traas @theapplefarmer.bsky.social · 5d

I had a good day today. Spoke at length about craft cider at Blas na hEireann in Dingle, won a bronze for our apple crisps in the snack category, and then a bronze (up against major competitors) in the spirits category, for The 80 apple brandy with The Tipperary Distillery.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 7d

“The e-bike market is skyrocketing — and, according to some studies, outpacing electric cars…The question now is: Do officials double down on deadly car-centric urban design, or do they rethink cities to encourage people to ditch four wheels for two?”

Via @grist.org grist.org/transportati...

E-bikes could cut carbon, congestion, and costs — if cities take them seriously

E-bike sales are booming, providing a clean form of transportation that also improves public health. Yet cities remain committed to cars.

grist.org

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Karen Attiah @karenattiah.bsky.social · 6d

Washington Post dismantled the platform Jamal wrote on. Discarded the fellowship they created in his memory.

They fired me unjustly for speaking the truth.

But I’ll never stop talking about my friend, writer, and amazing human, Jamal Khashoggi.

RIP, Jamal.

open.substack.com/pub/karenatt...

Jamal Khashoggi, the Washington Post, and the Cost of Speaking Out

As Saudi Arabia hosts comedians and courts gamers, the silenced voice of Jamal Khashoggi still echoes.

open.substack.com

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Ed Zitron @edzitron.com · 7d

Here’s part 3 of our four part Better Offline case against generative AI. I walk you through how “AI replacing software engineers” is a myth - and how Microsoft only has 8 million active paying customers for Microsoft 365’s AI Copilot.

podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/b...
Linktr.ee/betteroffline

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Free Palestine @wallfly01.bsky.social · 6d

The Marinette defies all odds and is still going!!!
This is one of the most amazing things anyone can witness in the real world!!

Global Sumud Flotilla 🍉❤️👊

www.youtube.com/live/oqFZ4Je...

MARINETTE LIVESTREAM: STILL SAILING STRONG

YouTube video by Global Sumud Flotilla

www.youtube.com

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Cornelius (aka Con) Traas @theapplefarmer.bsky.social · 6d

Looking forward to featuring in your panel of experts (aka cranks).

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Joe Breathnach @joebreathnach.bsky.social · May 28

An Nuacht ar Extrag.ie, Dé Céadaoin: An Aoine seo: Bloom le Bord Bia agus blas na hÉireann + Bíonn Bláthnaid fós neirbhíseach agus a mac ag imirt do na Dubs + Beidh bua mór Katie McCabe mar inspioráid d’Éirinn i gcoinne na Tuirce

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John Kennedy @mrjohnfkennedy.bsky.social · 6d

A taste of what to expect at Blas 2025 - Ireland’s biggest celebration of food is back – and Blas na hÉireann 2025 is shaping up to be the most exciting showcase of Irish food producing talent yet
#irish #food #business #blas
www.thinkbusiness.ie/articles/bla...

A taste of Blas 2025 | ThinkBusiness

Blas na hÉireann 2025 returns with record entries, new categories, and a national spotlight on Ireland’s best food producers in Dingle this October.

www.thinkbusiness.ie

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