Annie Leymarie
@annieleymarie.bsky.social
Nature / Climate / More-than-humans / Degrowth / Social justice / Food, Farming and Land Use / Energy / Retrofits / Transport
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About the size & shape of fish eggs, nurdles are often mistakenly eaten by sea creatures. As Dr David Megson tells Watershed's @leanahosea.bsky.social, plastic readily absorbs pollutants that are passed to the animals that eat them:
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January 6, 2026 at 3:56 PM
About the size & shape of fish eggs, nurdles are often mistakenly eaten by sea creatures. As Dr David Megson tells Watershed's @leanahosea.bsky.social, plastic readily absorbs pollutants that are passed to the animals that eat them:
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🔴 NEW: Israel has authorized the use of electronic tracking devices on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, allowing real-time surveillance of civilians placed under administrative movement restrictions, a new IDF directive states. It applies to civilians who have not been charged, tried, or...
January 6, 2026 at 3:21 AM
🔴 NEW: Israel has authorized the use of electronic tracking devices on Palestinians in the occupied West Bank, allowing real-time surveillance of civilians placed under administrative movement restrictions, a new IDF directive states. It applies to civilians who have not been charged, tried, or...
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What a complete and utter farce
Notwithstanding the fact that 15 percent is peanuts, and far below typical personal tax rates
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Notwithstanding the fact that 15 percent is peanuts, and far below typical personal tax rates
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
US will be exempt from global tax deal targeting profits of large multinationals
Agreement finalised by the OECD waters down a landmark 2021 deal that set a minimum global corporate tax of 15%
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 2:57 PM
What a complete and utter farce
Notwithstanding the fact that 15 percent is peanuts, and far below typical personal tax rates
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Notwithstanding the fact that 15 percent is peanuts, and far below typical personal tax rates
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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Tree mortality rates are rising across Australian forests as temperatures increase, leading to a decline in overall forest carbon storage capacity and potentially impacting global carbon sequestration. doi.org/hbhxmp
Climate change accelerates tree deaths across Australian forests, study finds
Australia's forests are losing trees more rapidly as the climate warms, a new study examining decades of data said Tuesday, warning the trend was likely a "widespread phenomenon."
phys.org
January 6, 2026 at 3:08 PM
Tree mortality rates are rising across Australian forests as temperatures increase, leading to a decline in overall forest carbon storage capacity and potentially impacting global carbon sequestration. doi.org/hbhxmp
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I'm running the 2026 TCS London Marathon dressed as a badger to raise money for Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the oldest of @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social – celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Please have a laugh at me and help save wildlife! 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/backtheba...
January 3, 2026 at 5:26 PM
I'm running the 2026 TCS London Marathon dressed as a badger to raise money for Norfolk Wildlife Trust, the oldest of @the-wildlifetrusts.bsky.social – celebrating its 100th birthday this year. Please have a laugh at me and help save wildlife! 2026tcslondonmarathon.enthuse.com/pf/backtheba...
Animal agriculture doesn't just add "up up to one third of global GHG production to date", it threatens other 'Planetary Boundaries': shorturl.at/uGGA1.
The industry floods the field with misinformation shorturl.at/0KDYv - but the media largely fail to cover the topic adequately: shorturl.at/iVhAD
The industry floods the field with misinformation shorturl.at/0KDYv - but the media largely fail to cover the topic adequately: shorturl.at/iVhAD
"Our current trajectory is untenable”.
The authors argue for a shift to a predominantly plant-based diet, via “education & large-scale public info campaigns, removal of subsidies, taxation to account for animal ag's externalized costs, improved labelling, & various investment/divestment drivers.”
The authors argue for a shift to a predominantly plant-based diet, via “education & large-scale public info campaigns, removal of subsidies, taxation to account for animal ag's externalized costs, improved labelling, & various investment/divestment drivers.”
January 6, 2026 at 3:09 PM
Animal agriculture doesn't just add "up up to one third of global GHG production to date", it threatens other 'Planetary Boundaries': shorturl.at/uGGA1.
The industry floods the field with misinformation shorturl.at/0KDYv - but the media largely fail to cover the topic adequately: shorturl.at/iVhAD
The industry floods the field with misinformation shorturl.at/0KDYv - but the media largely fail to cover the topic adequately: shorturl.at/iVhAD
"Our current trajectory is untenable”.
The authors argue for a shift to a predominantly plant-based diet, via “education & large-scale public info campaigns, removal of subsidies, taxation to account for animal ag's externalized costs, improved labelling, & various investment/divestment drivers.”
The authors argue for a shift to a predominantly plant-based diet, via “education & large-scale public info campaigns, removal of subsidies, taxation to account for animal ag's externalized costs, improved labelling, & various investment/divestment drivers.”
January 6, 2026 at 2:48 PM
"Our current trajectory is untenable”.
The authors argue for a shift to a predominantly plant-based diet, via “education & large-scale public info campaigns, removal of subsidies, taxation to account for animal ag's externalized costs, improved labelling, & various investment/divestment drivers.”
The authors argue for a shift to a predominantly plant-based diet, via “education & large-scale public info campaigns, removal of subsidies, taxation to account for animal ag's externalized costs, improved labelling, & various investment/divestment drivers.”
...But rightwing voices seem to have a strong influence, since now more than in the past, it seems (judging by tobacco or seat belt measures), people express "control aversion" and oppose green measures, if they seem to impinge on their freedom: grist.org/politics/why...
January 6, 2026 at 2:29 PM
...But rightwing voices seem to have a strong influence, since now more than in the past, it seems (judging by tobacco or seat belt measures), people express "control aversion" and oppose green measures, if they seem to impinge on their freedom: grist.org/politics/why...
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Climate breakdown driven extreme weather getting started early in 2026
It's going to be a long, hot, deadly year
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
It's going to be a long, hot, deadly year
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
Worst heatwave since black summer forecast for more than half of Australia
Fire danger expected to reach extreme levels in South Australia, Victoria and inland NSW this week
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Climate breakdown driven extreme weather getting started early in 2026
It's going to be a long, hot, deadly year
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
It's going to be a long, hot, deadly year
www.theguardian.com/australia-ne...
"Policies can avoid backlash by focusing less on banning a particular action but instead on making the other options more abundant and attractive (by adding tax incentives or rebates, for example).... Or by aiming to make climate-unfriendly activities more expensive, rather than restricting them."
January 6, 2026 at 2:08 PM
"Policies can avoid backlash by focusing less on banning a particular action but instead on making the other options more abundant and attractive (by adding tax incentives or rebates, for example).... Or by aiming to make climate-unfriendly activities more expensive, rather than restricting them."
Patrick Galey of @globalwitness.org: “...yet another conflict fuelled by fossil fuels, which are overwhelmingly controlled by some of the world’s most despotic regimes. So long as governments continue to rely on them in energy systems, their constituents will be hostage to the whims of autocrats”
Trump taking ‘drill, baby, drill’ plan to Venezuela ‘terrible’ for climate, experts warn: ‘Everybody loses’ if production supercharged in country with largest known oil reserves, critics say Donald Trump, by dramatically seizing Nicolás Maduro and claiming dominion over Venezuela’s vast o...
Trump taking ‘drill, baby, drill’ plan to Venezuela ‘terrible’ for climate, experts warn
Trump taking ‘drill, baby, drill’ plan to Venezuela ‘terrible’ for climate, experts warn: ‘Everybody loses’ if production supercharged in country with largest known oil reserves, critics say Donald Trump, by dramatically seizing Nicolás Maduro and claiming dominion over Venezuela’s vast o...
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:54 PM
Patrick Galey of @globalwitness.org: “...yet another conflict fuelled by fossil fuels, which are overwhelmingly controlled by some of the world’s most despotic regimes. So long as governments continue to rely on them in energy systems, their constituents will be hostage to the whims of autocrats”
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If one of Putin's people said that, it would be a ruse and a greenlight for invasion would come within days or weeks.
Trump’s envoy to Greenland Landry:
“I don’t think Trump is ready to seize Greenland”
“I don’t think Trump is ready to seize Greenland”
January 6, 2026 at 1:31 PM
If one of Putin's people said that, it would be a ruse and a greenlight for invasion would come within days or weeks.
One key argument against deployment, even at experimental level, is that since we can't manage "coordinated interventions" to reduce GHG emissions adequately and fairly (not to mention other areas such as current global war threats), how can we be optimistic about dealing with geoengineering risks?
Geoengineering debate
"If SAI is deployed & suddenly halted, the planet will experience rapid rebound warming. Poorly designed or uncoordinated interventions could shift precipitation patterns in catastrophic ways...Some argue that the risks of misuse mean it shouldn’t even be studied. We disagree."
"If SAI is deployed & suddenly halted, the planet will experience rapid rebound warming. Poorly designed or uncoordinated interventions could shift precipitation patterns in catastrophic ways...Some argue that the risks of misuse mean it shouldn’t even be studied. We disagree."
We can safely experiment on reflecting sunlight away from Earth. Here’s how | Dakota Gruener and Daniele Visioni
January 6, 2026 at 1:33 PM
One key argument against deployment, even at experimental level, is that since we can't manage "coordinated interventions" to reduce GHG emissions adequately and fairly (not to mention other areas such as current global war threats), how can we be optimistic about dealing with geoengineering risks?
Geoengineering debate
"If SAI is deployed & suddenly halted, the planet will experience rapid rebound warming. Poorly designed or uncoordinated interventions could shift precipitation patterns in catastrophic ways...Some argue that the risks of misuse mean it shouldn’t even be studied. We disagree."
"If SAI is deployed & suddenly halted, the planet will experience rapid rebound warming. Poorly designed or uncoordinated interventions could shift precipitation patterns in catastrophic ways...Some argue that the risks of misuse mean it shouldn’t even be studied. We disagree."
We can safely experiment on reflecting sunlight away from Earth. Here’s how | Dakota Gruener and Daniele Visioni
We can safely experiment on reflecting sunlight away from Earth. Here’s how | Dakota Gruener and Daniele Visioni
Reflecting a small fraction of incoming sunlight to reduce global heating is not a new idea. It is time to safely experiment
www.theguardian.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:29 PM
Geoengineering debate
"If SAI is deployed & suddenly halted, the planet will experience rapid rebound warming. Poorly designed or uncoordinated interventions could shift precipitation patterns in catastrophic ways...Some argue that the risks of misuse mean it shouldn’t even be studied. We disagree."
"If SAI is deployed & suddenly halted, the planet will experience rapid rebound warming. Poorly designed or uncoordinated interventions could shift precipitation patterns in catastrophic ways...Some argue that the risks of misuse mean it shouldn’t even be studied. We disagree."
January 6, 2026 at 1:17 PM
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This explains so much.
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
Dark personalities in the digital arena: how psychopathy and narcissism shape online political participation - Humanities and Social Sciences Communications
Humanities and Social Sciences Communications - Dark personalities in the digital arena: how psychopathy and narcissism shape online political participation
www.nature.com
January 6, 2026 at 7:05 AM
This explains so much.
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
People with psychopathic traits and low cognitive ability are over-represented in online political activity.
If someone is being cruel, obnoxious and ridiculous, don't try to reason with them. Chances are you won't get anywhere. Just block.
www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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This is worth watching. It reminds me of the claim that DDT was "so safe you could drink it." Yet another example of industry recycling refuted claims. @kaurov.org @michaelscherer.bsky.social @davidho.bsky.social
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Lobbyist Claims Monsanto's Roundup Is Safe To Drink, Freaks Out When Offered A Glass
YouTube video by Panteralandia
www.youtube.com
December 24, 2025 at 10:31 PM
This is worth watching. It reminds me of the claim that DDT was "so safe you could drink it." Yet another example of industry recycling refuted claims. @kaurov.org @michaelscherer.bsky.social @davidho.bsky.social
> www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovKw...
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> www.youtube.com/watch?v=ovKw...
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Hey Bluesky, send us your best ducks
(Happy #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay to all who celebrate)
(Happy #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay to all who celebrate)
January 6, 2026 at 9:56 AM
Hey Bluesky, send us your best ducks
(Happy #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay to all who celebrate)
(Happy #InternationalUnsolicitedDuckPicDay to all who celebrate)
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A major break through
Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Could Have The Power To Halt Disease Before Symptoms Even Start
www.iflscience.com/experimental...
Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Could Have The Power To Halt Disease Before Symptoms Even Start
www.iflscience.com/experimental...
Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Could Have The Power To Halt Disease Before Symptoms Even Start
Current trials are limited to animal models, but human trials may be on the cards in the future.
www.iflscience.com
January 6, 2026 at 1:51 AM
A major break through
Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Could Have The Power To Halt Disease Before Symptoms Even Start
www.iflscience.com/experimental...
Experimental Alzheimer’s Drug Could Have The Power To Halt Disease Before Symptoms Even Start
www.iflscience.com/experimental...
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I think it’s safe to say the international rules based order is looking a little worse for wear.
“Moreover, when NATO’s credibility rests in large part on American military power, what credibility does NATO really have when the United States is one of the security threats to NATO?”
“Moreover, when NATO’s credibility rests in large part on American military power, what credibility does NATO really have when the United States is one of the security threats to NATO?”
Here. I wrote about American threats against Greenland and the fate of NATO.
othermeans.io/p/the-next-g...
othermeans.io/p/the-next-g...
The Next Great Crisis
Greenland and the Fate of NATO
othermeans.io
January 6, 2026 at 1:53 AM
I think it’s safe to say the international rules based order is looking a little worse for wear.
“Moreover, when NATO’s credibility rests in large part on American military power, what credibility does NATO really have when the United States is one of the security threats to NATO?”
“Moreover, when NATO’s credibility rests in large part on American military power, what credibility does NATO really have when the United States is one of the security threats to NATO?”
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Death toll from US attacks in Venezuela rises to 80, could go higher.
Trump told reporters: “We’re going to be taking out a tremendous amount of wealth out of the ground.”
At the UN many condemned US violation of the UN Charter, the UK hasn't.
Trump told reporters: “We’re going to be taking out a tremendous amount of wealth out of the ground.”
At the UN many condemned US violation of the UN Charter, the UK hasn't.
US attack on Venezuela: Death toll rises to 80 civilians and military personnel
Trump says Venezuela’s acting president could 'pay a very big price' if she continued to refuse cooperation with the US
www.middleeasteye.net
January 6, 2026 at 7:16 AM
Death toll from US attacks in Venezuela rises to 80, could go higher.
Trump told reporters: “We’re going to be taking out a tremendous amount of wealth out of the ground.”
At the UN many condemned US violation of the UN Charter, the UK hasn't.
Trump told reporters: “We’re going to be taking out a tremendous amount of wealth out of the ground.”
At the UN many condemned US violation of the UN Charter, the UK hasn't.
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This is Herschel. She spent 15 minutes at the gym before deciding to switch her New Year's resolution to self acceptance. 12/10 (IG: cfsbk)
January 5, 2026 at 5:55 PM
This is Herschel. She spent 15 minutes at the gym before deciding to switch her New Year's resolution to self acceptance. 12/10 (IG: cfsbk)
A Radio 4 programme today stated what I’ve often heard: the first colour pic of the Earth in 1972 triggered a big wave of environmental awareness.
What if making our knowledge of Earth more abstract & visual, without involving touch, smell, sound, etc, had actually raised our disconnect with life?
What if making our knowledge of Earth more abstract & visual, without involving touch, smell, sound, etc, had actually raised our disconnect with life?
January 5, 2026 at 3:30 PM
A Radio 4 programme today stated what I’ve often heard: the first colour pic of the Earth in 1972 triggered a big wave of environmental awareness.
What if making our knowledge of Earth more abstract & visual, without involving touch, smell, sound, etc, had actually raised our disconnect with life?
What if making our knowledge of Earth more abstract & visual, without involving touch, smell, sound, etc, had actually raised our disconnect with life?
"Once you notice it, you can't unsee it"...
The trouble is: the shifting baseline syndrome comes into play, probably faster than ever, as climate chaos is accelerating... Ecological awareness needs boosting equally fast!
The trouble is: the shifting baseline syndrome comes into play, probably faster than ever, as climate chaos is accelerating... Ecological awareness needs boosting equally fast!
Climate change isn’t just charts and projections.
It’s hundreds of UK plants flowering early in winter, right now, right outside.
Once you notice it, you can’t unsee it.
A visible signal of climate breakdown.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
It’s hundreds of UK plants flowering early in winter, right now, right outside.
Once you notice it, you can’t unsee it.
A visible signal of climate breakdown.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Winter blooming of hundreds of plants in UK ‘visible signal’ of climate breakdown
New year plant hunt shows rising temperatures are shifting natural cycles of wildflowers such as daisies
www.theguardian.com
January 5, 2026 at 3:16 PM
"Once you notice it, you can't unsee it"...
The trouble is: the shifting baseline syndrome comes into play, probably faster than ever, as climate chaos is accelerating... Ecological awareness needs boosting equally fast!
The trouble is: the shifting baseline syndrome comes into play, probably faster than ever, as climate chaos is accelerating... Ecological awareness needs boosting equally fast!