Jaume Forcada
@jaumef.bsky.social
Professional Antarctic ecologist and also passionate about corvids
BBC News - Patronato: My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit in Franco's Spain - so she was locked up and put in a coma - BBC News
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Patronato: My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit in Franco's Spain - so she was locked up and put in a coma
Marina's mother was held against her will in a convent in 1960s Spain under Franco's regime.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 7:57 AM
BBC News - Patronato: My mum was a 17-year-old free spirit in Franco's Spain - so she was locked up and put in a coma - BBC News
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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This is the November article for Catalonia Today magazine, about a Catalan food expert and his book about how Catalan dishes are now popping up all over the world.
www.cataloniatoday.cat/article/2594...
www.cataloniatoday.cat/article/2594...
Thought for food
Last month, the gastronomic writer Jaume Fàbrega brought out his 85th book. I'll repeat that: his 85th book. Fàbrega has written at length about Catalan cuisine (one of his works on the subject runs...
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November 12, 2025 at 5:28 PM
This is the November article for Catalonia Today magazine, about a Catalan food expert and his book about how Catalan dishes are now popping up all over the world.
www.cataloniatoday.cat/article/2594...
www.cataloniatoday.cat/article/2594...
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L'article d'avui (5/10/25) al Punt Avui, sobre la censura de segons quins textos. www.elpuntavui.cat/opinio/artic...
La crisi del paper
Al mes de maig passat, el règim de Trump va retallar subvencions d'1,2 milions de dòlars a moltes editorials petites –que funcionen com una opció alternativa vital per contrast amb les grans editorial...
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October 5, 2025 at 2:44 PM
L'article d'avui (5/10/25) al Punt Avui, sobre la censura de segons quins textos. www.elpuntavui.cat/opinio/artic...
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Keeping people in poverty is an expensive luxury.
My column on the false economies of austerity, which costs us all a fortune. Despite the government's claims, austerity continues under Labour. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column on the false economies of austerity, which costs us all a fortune. Despite the government's claims, austerity continues under Labour. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
It hurt when I crashed my bike into a pothole – and it taught me the true price of austerity | George Monbiot
Fixing that hole could have cost under £100; the cost of not doing so is limitless. My prang highlights the neoliberal folly of false economies, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
October 4, 2025 at 6:24 AM
Keeping people in poverty is an expensive luxury.
My column on the false economies of austerity, which costs us all a fortune. Despite the government's claims, austerity continues under Labour. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
My column on the false economies of austerity, which costs us all a fortune. Despite the government's claims, austerity continues under Labour. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Here's the short speech I gave in Parliament Square on Wednesday.
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George Monbiot DESTROYS Keir Starmer on Trump State Visit
YouTube video by Byline TV
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September 19, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Here's the short speech I gave in Parliament Square on Wednesday.
youtu.be/81Dnt2shYdc?...
youtu.be/81Dnt2shYdc?...
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Is it time Nigel Farage was banned from the BBC?
Like if it is.
RT if it should be today.
Like if it is.
RT if it should be today.
September 9, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Is it time Nigel Farage was banned from the BBC?
Like if it is.
RT if it should be today.
Like if it is.
RT if it should be today.
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Another remarkable year for the Cornish Choughs. 2025 marks the third year in succession that the Cornish Chough have added over 100 Choughlets to their population. #Chough #Choughs #CornishChoughs #ChoughWatching #Palores #CBWPS
📷1st Photo by Mark James
📷2nd Photo by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
📷1st Photo by Mark James
📷2nd Photo by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
September 4, 2025 at 1:39 PM
Another remarkable year for the Cornish Choughs. 2025 marks the third year in succession that the Cornish Chough have added over 100 Choughlets to their population. #Chough #Choughs #CornishChoughs #ChoughWatching #Palores #CBWPS
📷1st Photo by Mark James
📷2nd Photo by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
📷1st Photo by Mark James
📷2nd Photo by Rowena Castillo-Nicholls
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Would we welcome Putin to Britain - hell no. So why is the President of Israel welcome. Israel’s crimes in Palestine are far, far greater than those of Russia in Ukraine. They stand accused of genocide, apartheid, ethnic cleansing…..
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September 5, 2025 at 10:15 AM
Would we welcome Putin to Britain - hell no. So why is the President of Israel welcome. Israel’s crimes in Palestine are far, far greater than those of Russia in Ukraine. They stand accused of genocide, apartheid, ethnic cleansing…..
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Israel has been found, by genocide experts, to be committing genocide in Gaza.
Of course Israel denies it, but...
"[An Israeli government] spokesperson added that it was Israel itself which is the victim of genocide."
Huh??? I mean, how do they even start to...?
Of course Israel denies it, but...
"[An Israeli government] spokesperson added that it was Israel itself which is the victim of genocide."
Huh??? I mean, how do they even start to...?
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say
The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.
www.bbc.co.uk
September 4, 2025 at 10:50 AM
Israel has been found, by genocide experts, to be committing genocide in Gaza.
Of course Israel denies it, but...
"[An Israeli government] spokesperson added that it was Israel itself which is the victim of genocide."
Huh??? I mean, how do they even start to...?
Of course Israel denies it, but...
"[An Israeli government] spokesperson added that it was Israel itself which is the victim of genocide."
Huh??? I mean, how do they even start to...?
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‘An overwhelming majority [86%] of members of the world’s leading genocide scholars’ association have backed a resolution stating that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of the crime’
What more can be done or said for genocide to be recognized?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
What more can be done or said for genocide to be recognized?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world’s top scholars on the crime say
International Association of Genocide Scholars resolution backed by 86% of members who voted
www.theguardian.com
September 1, 2025 at 7:31 PM
‘An overwhelming majority [86%] of members of the world’s leading genocide scholars’ association have backed a resolution stating that Israel’s actions in Gaza meet the legal definition of the crime’
What more can be done or said for genocide to be recognized?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
What more can be done or said for genocide to be recognized?
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/s...
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Antarctica is increasingly popular as a site for tourism and scientific research. A paper in Nature Sustainability reports that the growth of marine traffic and the presence of major research stations have increased the anthropogenic deposition of heavy metals into this ecosystem. 🔒
Heavy metal imprints in Antarctic snow from research and tourism - Nature Sustainability
Antarctica is increasingly popular as a site for tourism and scientific research. The growth of marine traffic and the presence of major research stations have increased the anthropogenic deposition of heavy metals into this fragile ecosystem.
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September 1, 2025 at 7:36 PM
Antarctica is increasingly popular as a site for tourism and scientific research. A paper in Nature Sustainability reports that the growth of marine traffic and the presence of major research stations have increased the anthropogenic deposition of heavy metals into this ecosystem. 🔒
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Israel has declared Greta Thunberg a terrorist and plans to detain her indefinately in one of their torture camps if she dares to come near Israel in her Freedom Flotilla.
Do you stand with Greta Thunberg against the monsterous Israel?
Do you stand with Greta Thunberg against the monsterous Israel?
August 31, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Israel has declared Greta Thunberg a terrorist and plans to detain her indefinately in one of their torture camps if she dares to come near Israel in her Freedom Flotilla.
Do you stand with Greta Thunberg against the monsterous Israel?
Do you stand with Greta Thunberg against the monsterous Israel?
BBC News - Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say
The world's leading association of genocide scholars cited several actions by Israel, including attacks on the healthcare sector and the killing of children.
www.bbc.com
September 1, 2025 at 9:03 PM
BBC News - Israel committing genocide in Gaza, world's leading experts say
www.bbc.com/news/article...
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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I just found ten reviews of the latest novel on Goodreads, most of them five star ones. Am stunned.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
WE'LL NEVER KNOW
A sexist science correspondent comes across the strange…
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September 1, 2025 at 5:31 PM
I just found ten reviews of the latest novel on Goodreads, most of them five star ones. Am stunned.
www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
www.goodreads.com/book/show/20...
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This Review, published in Nature, utilises an abrupt change framework, focusing on evidence for the system behaviours that are indicative of emerging regime shifts and tipping dynamics in the Antarctic environment. go.nature.com/45H0bqS 🧪
August 23, 2025 at 1:00 PM
This Review, published in Nature, utilises an abrupt change framework, focusing on evidence for the system behaviours that are indicative of emerging regime shifts and tipping dynamics in the Antarctic environment. go.nature.com/45H0bqS 🧪
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Aspen trees are growing taller in Yellowstone thanks to wolves that prey on elk, which graze on trees.
Since wolves’ return, Yellowstone’s aspens are recovering, study finds
The researchers found a 152-fold increase in sapling and young-tree density.
www.washingtonpost.com
August 2, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Aspen trees are growing taller in Yellowstone thanks to wolves that prey on elk, which graze on trees.
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Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
July 5, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
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BREAKING: Top Virologists Warn World to Prepare for Deadly H5N1 Bird Flu Pandemic
Top virologists from 40 countries warn of growing H5N1 bird flu pandemic risk; urge stronger global defences as virus could kill 1 in every 2 people it infects.
Top virologists from 40 countries warn of growing H5N1 bird flu pandemic risk; urge stronger global defences as virus could kill 1 in every 2 people it infects.
May 9, 2025 at 4:53 PM
BREAKING: Top Virologists Warn World to Prepare for Deadly H5N1 Bird Flu Pandemic
Top virologists from 40 countries warn of growing H5N1 bird flu pandemic risk; urge stronger global defences as virus could kill 1 in every 2 people it infects.
Top virologists from 40 countries warn of growing H5N1 bird flu pandemic risk; urge stronger global defences as virus could kill 1 in every 2 people it infects.
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Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
May 9, 2025 at 6:15 PM
Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence.
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A Perspective in Nature presents a transparent and reproducible scientific framework to formalize how trillions in economic losses are attributable to the extreme heat caused by emissions from fossil fuel companies, which could inform climate liability claims. go.nature.com/4jOubX8 🧪
May 4, 2025 at 1:05 AM
A Perspective in Nature presents a transparent and reproducible scientific framework to formalize how trillions in economic losses are attributable to the extreme heat caused by emissions from fossil fuel companies, which could inform climate liability claims. go.nature.com/4jOubX8 🧪
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Western Hudson Bay polar bears are moving west (& a bit north). The new ear tag radios just deployed are shown in purple. Peak feeding period for the bears soon - bearded seals will pup soon & they're a tasty snack. We're seeing lots of ringed seal pup kills but no adults taken.
April 27, 2025 at 9:12 PM
Western Hudson Bay polar bears are moving west (& a bit north). The new ear tag radios just deployed are shown in purple. Peak feeding period for the bears soon - bearded seals will pup soon & they're a tasty snack. We're seeing lots of ringed seal pup kills but no adults taken.