Mark Richards
@aurorafindhorn.bsky.social
Photographer of too many year's experience in advertising, corporate, PR, architecture, tourism, marine, aerial & fine art. Passion for social, animal & climate justice, activism with XR Photographers, AR & Vegan outreach, the air I breathe. 🌱❤️🔥💚
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Israel’s PM Netanyahu heralded Ahmed al-Ahmed for showing “Jewish heroism” before learning the Bondi Beach “hero” is Muslim.
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December 15, 2025 at 11:08 AM
Israel’s PM Netanyahu heralded Ahmed al-Ahmed for showing “Jewish heroism” before learning the Bondi Beach “hero” is Muslim.
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I am convinced America crossed an event horizon thirteen years ago, when even the deaths of elementary school aged children at the hands of a monster weren't enough for their government to say "enough is enough". Hard not to think that Americans would rather have their guns over their children.
December 15, 2025 at 1:30 AM
I am convinced America crossed an event horizon thirteen years ago, when even the deaths of elementary school aged children at the hands of a monster weren't enough for their government to say "enough is enough". Hard not to think that Americans would rather have their guns over their children.
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U.S. pals:
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
December 12, 2025 at 3:43 PM
U.S. pals:
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
Do. Not. Donate. To. Salvation. Army.
There are better charities out there. Much better.
More than unsettling that our so called justice system can so control the narrative and bend the truth.
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
Has the British public been tricked about what the Filton trial videos really show?
Starmer desperately needs the trial of six peace activists who targeted Israeli arms firm Elbit to go his way, and bolster his government's claim that Palestine Action is a terrorist organisation
open.substack.com
December 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
More than unsettling that our so called justice system can so control the narrative and bend the truth.
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
open.substack.com/pub/jonathan...
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This is what you don't hear every time this junktank appears on the BBC.
*Why not?*
Great exposure by Sam and @desmog.com
*Why not?*
Great exposure by Sam and @desmog.com
🔴 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 8:22 AM
This is what you don't hear every time this junktank appears on the BBC.
*Why not?*
Great exposure by Sam and @desmog.com
*Why not?*
Great exposure by Sam and @desmog.com
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#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
Flat-pack washing machine spins a fairer future
A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid washing machine
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December 10, 2025 at 10:30 AM
#SomeGoodNews A former Dyson engineer is rolling out a revolution for household chores in deprived communities after inventing an off-grid, flat-packable washing machine.
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
The Divya washing machine operates a 30-min wash cycle where it completes a 5kg load needing only a few minutes of manual turning
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Kier Starmer and Rachel Reeves say they’re building Britain, more like planning to bulldoze what’s left of UK’s nature.
The notorious Planning and Infrastructure Bill demonstrates our Government’s unforgivable ignorance - or is it perhaps cynicism?
The notorious Planning and Infrastructure Bill demonstrates our Government’s unforgivable ignorance - or is it perhaps cynicism?
What the Planning and Infrastructure Bill tells us about the government’s approach to nature recovery
This post is by Beccy Speight, chief executive officer of the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds. As the UK government has bulldozed on with the new Planning and Infrastructure Bill, we’ve s…
greenallianceblog.org.uk
December 10, 2025 at 1:32 PM
Kier Starmer and Rachel Reeves say they’re building Britain, more like planning to bulldoze what’s left of UK’s nature.
The notorious Planning and Infrastructure Bill demonstrates our Government’s unforgivable ignorance - or is it perhaps cynicism?
The notorious Planning and Infrastructure Bill demonstrates our Government’s unforgivable ignorance - or is it perhaps cynicism?
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After the Home Office introduced a new Crime and Policing Bill amendment to create a criminal offence of protesting outside the home of someone in public office, Netpol asked how many arrests had already been made for such protests, justifying the need for another new law.
This data does not exist
This data does not exist
December 9, 2025 at 9:59 AM
After the Home Office introduced a new Crime and Policing Bill amendment to create a criminal offence of protesting outside the home of someone in public office, Netpol asked how many arrests had already been made for such protests, justifying the need for another new law.
This data does not exist
This data does not exist
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And think
The republicans have managed to do this to us, to the world, in les than a year.
The republicans have managed to do this to us, to the world, in les than a year.
December 9, 2025 at 1:15 PM
And think
The republicans have managed to do this to us, to the world, in les than a year.
The republicans have managed to do this to us, to the world, in les than a year.
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Many of the hunger strikers have already been in prison for over a year - without trial or the option of bail. This isn't justice, it's a breach of their human rights.
The government must urgently ensure the prisoners receive the treatment they need and a fair trial.
The government must urgently ensure the prisoners receive the treatment they need and a fair trial.
December 9, 2025 at 4:15 PM
Many of the hunger strikers have already been in prison for over a year - without trial or the option of bail. This isn't justice, it's a breach of their human rights.
The government must urgently ensure the prisoners receive the treatment they need and a fair trial.
The government must urgently ensure the prisoners receive the treatment they need and a fair trial.
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Why is Scotland missed out? We produce more than enough renewable energy to power all of Scotland. Unfortunately,it goes south to supply England, and we end up with the highest bills in the UK.
#endlondonrule #Scottishindependence
#endlondonrule #Scottishindependence
December 9, 2025 at 10:32 AM
Why is Scotland missed out? We produce more than enough renewable energy to power all of Scotland. Unfortunately,it goes south to supply England, and we end up with the highest bills in the UK.
#endlondonrule #Scottishindependence
#endlondonrule #Scottishindependence
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Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, the U.K has just generated a record amount of clean, domestic wind energy.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
December 9, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Despite what you hear from fossil fuel-funded politicians, the U.K has just generated a record amount of clean, domestic wind energy.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
Enough to power 23 million homes!
U.K decarbonisation policy is a recipe for energy security.
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Looks like there are already seven - www.renewableinstitute.org/seven-countr...
Battery prices have fallen again, I expect that number to increase next year. Fossil simply can't compete in so many cases now.
Battery prices have fallen again, I expect that number to increase next year. Fossil simply can't compete in so many cases now.
Seven countries now use renewable energy for 100% of their electricity - The Renewable Energy Institute
Countries including Albania, Paraguay, Ethiopia & Nepal produced more than 99.7% of the electricity they consumed using geothermal, hydro, solar and wind power marking what scientists say is an “irrev...
www.renewableinstitute.org
December 9, 2025 at 9:54 AM
Looks like there are already seven - www.renewableinstitute.org/seven-countr...
Battery prices have fallen again, I expect that number to increase next year. Fossil simply can't compete in so many cases now.
Battery prices have fallen again, I expect that number to increase next year. Fossil simply can't compete in so many cases now.
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It’s funny how renewable energy is now cheaper, cleaner and in many cases more reliable than fossil fuels, with many countries relying on it exclusively, and yet all of this data is just ignored.
Almost as if their neofeudal oligarchies depend on oil dominance.
Almost as if their neofeudal oligarchies depend on oil dominance.
December 9, 2025 at 9:38 AM
It’s funny how renewable energy is now cheaper, cleaner and in many cases more reliable than fossil fuels, with many countries relying on it exclusively, and yet all of this data is just ignored.
Almost as if their neofeudal oligarchies depend on oil dominance.
Almost as if their neofeudal oligarchies depend on oil dominance.
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Don't wait for the BBC or Ch4 to report on the legal and human rights abuses of the Filton 24 – political prisoners jailed for trying to stop a genocide.
We must rely on independent film-makers to tell their story. Please help here if you can: chuffed.org/project/oper...
We must rely on independent film-makers to tell their story. Please help here if you can: chuffed.org/project/oper...
December 10, 2025 at 2:55 AM
Don't wait for the BBC or Ch4 to report on the legal and human rights abuses of the Filton 24 – political prisoners jailed for trying to stop a genocide.
We must rely on independent film-makers to tell their story. Please help here if you can: chuffed.org/project/oper...
We must rely on independent film-makers to tell their story. Please help here if you can: chuffed.org/project/oper...
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🚨RED REBELS WARN OF INFINITE GROWTH ON A FINITE PLANET
The rebels invited shoppers to reflect on what gifts we want to pass on to the next generation.
One rebel said:
“We came to offer a message of care... Another way of living might be possible for us all.”
#PeacefulProtest #RedRebels
The rebels invited shoppers to reflect on what gifts we want to pass on to the next generation.
One rebel said:
“We came to offer a message of care... Another way of living might be possible for us all.”
#PeacefulProtest #RedRebels
December 8, 2025 at 6:13 PM
🚨RED REBELS WARN OF INFINITE GROWTH ON A FINITE PLANET
The rebels invited shoppers to reflect on what gifts we want to pass on to the next generation.
One rebel said:
“We came to offer a message of care... Another way of living might be possible for us all.”
#PeacefulProtest #RedRebels
The rebels invited shoppers to reflect on what gifts we want to pass on to the next generation.
One rebel said:
“We came to offer a message of care... Another way of living might be possible for us all.”
#PeacefulProtest #RedRebels
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It has been called “the most prophetic work of humanity”. In 1971, it told us why collapse is coming and how to avoid it.
It was denounced by almost every leading economist - but it was right.
This is the story of The Limits To Growth. 🧵
It was denounced by almost every leading economist - but it was right.
This is the story of The Limits To Growth. 🧵
December 2, 2025 at 8:57 PM
It has been called “the most prophetic work of humanity”. In 1971, it told us why collapse is coming and how to avoid it.
It was denounced by almost every leading economist - but it was right.
This is the story of The Limits To Growth. 🧵
It was denounced by almost every leading economist - but it was right.
This is the story of The Limits To Growth. 🧵
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We are not safe. This is an emergency.
Watch this summary of the UK National Emergency Briefing.
youtu.be/8sa7uh192r0?...
@nebriefing.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @scientistsforxr.earth
Watch this summary of the UK National Emergency Briefing.
youtu.be/8sa7uh192r0?...
@nebriefing.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @scientistsforxr.earth
This is not the video I had planned to make.
YouTube video by Just Have a Think
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December 1, 2025 at 12:49 PM
We are not safe. This is an emergency.
Watch this summary of the UK National Emergency Briefing.
youtu.be/8sa7uh192r0?...
@nebriefing.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @scientistsforxr.earth
Watch this summary of the UK National Emergency Briefing.
youtu.be/8sa7uh192r0?...
@nebriefing.bsky.social @itvnews.bsky.social
@chrisgpackham.bsky.social @scientistsforxr.earth
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As billionaire owned papers tell the poor to pity millionaires, Britain’s fash dads are groomed by foreign bot farms. Nothing screams “take our country back” like funding Lamborghinis for the foreigners you claim to hate because you fell for their fake racism. Unbelievable.
youtu.be/JDyGTaLKp5o?...
youtu.be/JDyGTaLKp5o?...
Fash Dads Fund Foreign Bots? Yes, Really…
YouTube video by Supertanskiii
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November 29, 2025 at 9:29 PM
As billionaire owned papers tell the poor to pity millionaires, Britain’s fash dads are groomed by foreign bot farms. Nothing screams “take our country back” like funding Lamborghinis for the foreigners you claim to hate because you fell for their fake racism. Unbelievable.
youtu.be/JDyGTaLKp5o?...
youtu.be/JDyGTaLKp5o?...
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This is civil disobedience‼️ We've asked 'nicely' for decades. Disobeying institutions that abuse power to deliberately harm those less powerful is a vital tenant of a healthy democracy. There is still time to join is at #RisingTide 👇🏽
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
November 29, 2025 at 5:04 AM
This is civil disobedience‼️ We've asked 'nicely' for decades. Disobeying institutions that abuse power to deliberately harm those less powerful is a vital tenant of a healthy democracy. There is still time to join is at #RisingTide 👇🏽
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
www.risingtide.org.au/pb2025
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All of these companies should be taxed into the ground and required to pay living wages.
The Boston Globe identified the companies in Massachusetts that employ the most SNAP recipients. A key stat: "In Massachusetts, 74% of working-age recipients of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program are employed, half of them full-time."
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
Full article: www.bostonglobe.com/2025/11/28/m...
November 30, 2025 at 3:19 AM
All of these companies should be taxed into the ground and required to pay living wages.
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Rutger Bregman correctly public identified Trump in a lecture. Trump threatened to sue the BBC if they quoted it.
So I am quoting it and invite you to do the same.
Trump is the most corrupt president in American history.
www.commondreams.org/news/bbc-cen...
So I am quoting it and invite you to do the same.
Trump is the most corrupt president in American history.
www.commondreams.org/news/bbc-cen...
BBC Rebuked for Censoring Historian Who Called Trump ‘Most Openly Corrupt President in American History’ | Common Dreams
The Dutch historian said the BBC's edit of his lecture shows what happens "when institutions start censoring themselves out of fear of those in power."
www.commondreams.org
November 27, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Rutger Bregman correctly public identified Trump in a lecture. Trump threatened to sue the BBC if they quoted it.
So I am quoting it and invite you to do the same.
Trump is the most corrupt president in American history.
www.commondreams.org/news/bbc-cen...
So I am quoting it and invite you to do the same.
Trump is the most corrupt president in American history.
www.commondreams.org/news/bbc-cen...
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If you're in Glasgow this Friday afternoon, I'm giving a talk. It's free and all are welcome:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-by-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-by-...
A talk by George Monbiot: Capitalism, Power and Environmental Justice
George Monbiot will discuss some surprising histories of exploitation, and explore what a new radical politics might look like.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 26, 2025 at 1:32 PM
If you're in Glasgow this Friday afternoon, I'm giving a talk. It's free and all are welcome:
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-by-...
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/a-talk-by-...