Libby Sands
@libsands.bsky.social
Retired educator. Interested in a sustainable rural economy, conservation and environmental issues. Love the great outdoors: walking, running , riding. Ruled by two Labradors.
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"Only 3 years left – new study warns the world is running out of time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change."
"If we treated climate data as we do financial reports, panic would ensue after each dire update."
The time to act is now. 🌎
theconversation.com/only-3-years...
"If we treated climate data as we do financial reports, panic would ensue after each dire update."
The time to act is now. 🌎
theconversation.com/only-3-years...
Only 3 years left – new study warns the world is running out of time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change
Planet Earth is living on borrowed time, a new global report reveals. The world must stop burning fossil fuels now and take urgent steps to reduce global warming.
theconversation.com
July 22, 2025 at 9:30 AM
"Only 3 years left – new study warns the world is running out of time to avoid the worst impacts of climate change."
"If we treated climate data as we do financial reports, panic would ensue after each dire update."
The time to act is now. 🌎
theconversation.com/only-3-years...
"If we treated climate data as we do financial reports, panic would ensue after each dire update."
The time to act is now. 🌎
theconversation.com/only-3-years...
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
Tell The Government: Strengthen UK-EU Environmental Cooperation
Climate change and environmental problems don't respect borders. The UK and EU must work together to protect our shared environment, tackle the climate crisis, and preserve biodiversity for future gen...
www.europeanmovement.co.uk
July 16, 2025 at 12:40 PM
I just signed this petition calling for better cooperation with the EU on the environment. Will you add your name, too? www.europeanmovement.co.uk/uk-eu-enviro...
A thought provoking read. I am disappointed the RHS don’t open up to local people, particularly given the social and economic disparities in the local area. A free local’s pass is surely not too much to ask?
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
RHS ambassador for communities quits, saying he was made to feel a ‘nuisance’
Tayshan Hayden-Smith says Chelsea flower show celebrates ‘exclusivity over equity’ and he was naive to think he could bring change
www.theguardian.com
May 19, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A thought provoking read. I am disappointed the RHS don’t open up to local people, particularly given the social and economic disparities in the local area. A free local’s pass is surely not too much to ask?
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle...
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Thank you 🫂@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social 👏
Never have I been made to feel so ashamed by a Labour Prime Minister.
(He says he’s Labour, but I can’t think of any Labour values he upholds, but perhaps I haven’t been concentrating )
Thank you 🫂@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social 👏
Never have I been made to feel so ashamed by a Labour Prime Minister.
(He says he’s Labour, but I can’t think of any Labour values he upholds, but perhaps I haven’t been concentrating )
My island of strangers: a poem | Michael Rosen
The prime minister warns that immigration could turn Britain into an ‘island of strangers’. Author and poet Michael Rosen responds
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May 17, 2025 at 7:58 PM
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Thank you 🫂@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social 👏
Never have I been made to feel so ashamed by a Labour Prime Minister.
(He says he’s Labour, but I can’t think of any Labour values he upholds, but perhaps I haven’t been concentrating )
Thank you 🫂@michaelrosenyes.bsky.social 👏
Never have I been made to feel so ashamed by a Labour Prime Minister.
(He says he’s Labour, but I can’t think of any Labour values he upholds, but perhaps I haven’t been concentrating )
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10. All this is supposed to promote economic growth, which appears to be Labour’s sole remaining principle. Trashing the living world to stimulate growth is like sacrificing virgins to secure a good harvest: it’s cruel, ignorant and ineffective. If anything, it will have the opposite effect.
April 25, 2025 at 6:37 AM
10. All this is supposed to promote economic growth, which appears to be Labour’s sole remaining principle. Trashing the living world to stimulate growth is like sacrificing virgins to secure a good harvest: it’s cruel, ignorant and ineffective. If anything, it will have the opposite effect.
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A Climate of Truth is out today in paper, audio and digital versions. You can buy it from bookshops or online from a choice of good and less good companies. Please choose a good one if you can.
Thanks to The Conduit for a sold-out book launch for 'A Climate of Truth' and for such an engaged audience with great Qs for @mikebernerslee.bsky.social. Special thanks to Anna Turns for hosting.
A Climate of Truth is out tomorrow.
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A Climate of Truth is out tomorrow.
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March 27, 2025 at 1:38 PM
A Climate of Truth is out today in paper, audio and digital versions. You can buy it from bookshops or online from a choice of good and less good companies. Please choose a good one if you can.
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On Sunday @tonydartmoor.bsky.social @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and I responded to a tip-off from a wild camper of burns high on Dartmoor - suspected on deep peat.
We're still waiting to hear back from @naturalengland.bsky.social - was permission given, or was this an illegal burn of a blanket bog?
We're still waiting to hear back from @naturalengland.bsky.social - was permission given, or was this an illegal burn of a blanket bog?
March 27, 2025 at 12:31 PM
On Sunday @tonydartmoor.bsky.social @guyshrubsole.bsky.social and I responded to a tip-off from a wild camper of burns high on Dartmoor - suspected on deep peat.
We're still waiting to hear back from @naturalengland.bsky.social - was permission given, or was this an illegal burn of a blanket bog?
We're still waiting to hear back from @naturalengland.bsky.social - was permission given, or was this an illegal burn of a blanket bog?
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'Something absolutely heinous has happened.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social thinks it's 'beyond belief' that White House officials will likely get away with the 'most egregious national security breach' because Trump has 'created an ecosystem in which nothing matters.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social thinks it's 'beyond belief' that White House officials will likely get away with the 'most egregious national security breach' because Trump has 'created an ecosystem in which nothing matters.'
March 25, 2025 at 12:23 PM
'Something absolutely heinous has happened.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social thinks it's 'beyond belief' that White House officials will likely get away with the 'most egregious national security breach' because Trump has 'created an ecosystem in which nothing matters.'
@mrjamesob.bsky.social thinks it's 'beyond belief' that White House officials will likely get away with the 'most egregious national security breach' because Trump has 'created an ecosystem in which nothing matters.'
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"Official reject the idea" of a 2% wealth tax, by... pointing to what people pay in income tax.
A tax on wealth is not the same as a tax on income, FFS!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
A tax on wealth is not the same as a tax on income, FFS!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
March 22, 2025 at 12:37 PM
"Official reject the idea" of a 2% wealth tax, by... pointing to what people pay in income tax.
A tax on wealth is not the same as a tax on income, FFS!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
A tax on wealth is not the same as a tax on income, FFS!
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster. We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
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America Chose the Monster
We all make mistakes.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
March 22, 2025 at 4:06 AM
America was given a choice between a lawless, amoral monster and a qualified, intelligent, joyful woman of color—and it chose the monster. We need to reckon with the reality of what that says about so many of us here.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/america-ch...
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“Humanity has become an anti-ecosystem, anti-life entity. This means that, unlike other species, including parasites, modern humans are of zero use to Earth at this point. Our only chance of remaining in existence is if we end our war with the planet and make ourselves useful to the ecosystem again”
March 9, 2025 at 6:30 AM
“Humanity has become an anti-ecosystem, anti-life entity. This means that, unlike other species, including parasites, modern humans are of zero use to Earth at this point. Our only chance of remaining in existence is if we end our war with the planet and make ourselves useful to the ecosystem again”
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Gender equality doesn’t just 'happen.'
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Gender equality doesn’t just 'happen.'
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
Women’s rights must be fought for and protected.
Our responsibility is clear.
To lead by example and create a world where opportunities are fair for all.
Not just today, but every single day.
#InternationalWomensDay
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Women don’t wait for change, we make it. We’ve broken barriers, made history, and fought for justice every step of the way. Today, we honor the women who came before us and keep pushing for those who will come after. The fight isn’t over. Let’s get to work.
March 8, 2025 at 3:55 PM
Women don’t wait for change, we make it. We’ve broken barriers, made history, and fought for justice every step of the way. Today, we honor the women who came before us and keep pushing for those who will come after. The fight isn’t over. Let’s get to work.
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" I believe there are many who forget all the tragedy women face in Afghanistan, that is why I use my paintings as a mean to remind the people"
- Shamsia Hassani
Afghan Artist #InternationalWomensDay
- Shamsia Hassani
Afghan Artist #InternationalWomensDay
March 8, 2025 at 7:12 AM
" I believe there are many who forget all the tragedy women face in Afghanistan, that is why I use my paintings as a mean to remind the people"
- Shamsia Hassani
Afghan Artist #InternationalWomensDay
- Shamsia Hassani
Afghan Artist #InternationalWomensDay
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‘Desperate’ son of jailed activist Jimmy Lai seeks meeting with Keir Starmer
‘Desperate’ son of jailed activist Jimmy Lai seeks meeting with Keir Starmer
Hong Kong journalist is 77, and worries about his health are mounting as his trial nears its end
The son of jailed Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai has called for an urgent meeting with the UK prime minister, Keir Starmer, saying he was “desperate” as his…
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March 7, 2025 at 10:11 PM
‘Desperate’ son of jailed activist Jimmy Lai seeks meeting with Keir Starmer
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The consequences of the US stopping intelligence sharing with Ukraine, as one Russian newspaper sees them: “Now we have a higher chance of finding the enemy’s weak spot and striking when they’re not expecting it.” #ReadingRussiahttps
Steve's Reading Russia - Russian Press Review (7 March 2025)
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
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March 7, 2025 at 6:38 AM
The consequences of the US stopping intelligence sharing with Ukraine, as one Russian newspaper sees them: “Now we have a higher chance of finding the enemy’s weak spot and striking when they’re not expecting it.” #ReadingRussiahttps
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“When a prison camp opens in your town…when a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom…when the President destroys what’s left of the Constitution…They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.”
AOC 🔥🎯
“When a prison camp opens in your town…when a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom…when the President destroys what’s left of the Constitution…They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.”
AOC 🔥🎯
January 22, 2025 at 9:16 PM
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“When a prison camp opens in your town…when a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom…when the President destroys what’s left of the Constitution…They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.”
AOC 🔥🎯
“When a prison camp opens in your town…when a DREAMer is disappeared from your classroom…when the President destroys what’s left of the Constitution…They will all say they didn’t know this was coming. And I want the American people to know that they did.”
AOC 🔥🎯
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5/ Let's make sure this now happens.
You can write to Minister Pennycook saying you strongly support these plans - and urge the Govt and Land Registry to act on them swiftly.
Ministerial email + template letter in my blog (scroll down):
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
You can write to Minister Pennycook saying you strongly support these plans - and urge the Govt and Land Registry to act on them swiftly.
Ministerial email + template letter in my blog (scroll down):
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
Huge win! Government announces plan to open up Land Registry
This post is by Guy Shrubsole. Today the UK Government has announced plans to open up the Land Registry – which, if delivered, will finally reveal more about who owns land in England and Wale…
whoownsengland.org
March 6, 2025 at 4:01 PM
5/ Let's make sure this now happens.
You can write to Minister Pennycook saying you strongly support these plans - and urge the Govt and Land Registry to act on them swiftly.
Ministerial email + template letter in my blog (scroll down):
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
You can write to Minister Pennycook saying you strongly support these plans - and urge the Govt and Land Registry to act on them swiftly.
Ministerial email + template letter in my blog (scroll down):
whoownsengland.org/2025/03/06/h...
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🌊 Today’s report from @ec.europa.eu confirms what @wwfeu.bsky.social has long warned: Europe’s passive marine policies are not delivering. Over-exploitation, pollution, and climate change are pushing our seas to the brink. Urgent action is needed!
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March 6, 2025 at 5:22 PM
🌊 Today’s report from @ec.europa.eu confirms what @wwfeu.bsky.social has long warned: Europe’s passive marine policies are not delivering. Over-exploitation, pollution, and climate change are pushing our seas to the brink. Urgent action is needed!
🔗 Read our reaction: tinyurl.com/y28v66ej
🔗 Read our reaction: tinyurl.com/y28v66ej
When there’s a lot going on in the world, our leaders need to remember there is still an environmental crisis, much of which is fixable, if only there were the will.
The Arctic is warming 4x faster than the rest of the planet and global sea ice is hitting an all time low. The
@imohq.bsky.social must act NOW to ban black carbon emitting #shipping - and there are solutions at hand. Time is literally melting way... 🐻❄️❄️
@imohq.bsky.social must act NOW to ban black carbon emitting #shipping - and there are solutions at hand. Time is literally melting way... 🐻❄️❄️
Clean Arctic Alliance @cleanarctic.bsky.social Reaction to @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social Global Sea Ice Loss Report bit.ly/mar25seaice @imohq.bsky.social @sianprior.bsky.social
March 6, 2025 at 3:10 PM
When there’s a lot going on in the world, our leaders need to remember there is still an environmental crisis, much of which is fixable, if only there were the will.
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Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
March 4, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Trudeau: I want to speak first directly to the American people… your government has chosen to do this to you. Your government has chosen to put American jobs at risk. They have chosen to raise costs for American consumers on everyday essential items…
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Caroline Lucas, "We are the 6th richest economy in the world, there are ways to fund defence without cutting the aid budget which is totally perverse"
@carolinelucas.bsky.social #Newsnight
@carolinelucas.bsky.social #Newsnight
February 26, 2025 at 11:16 AM
Caroline Lucas, "We are the 6th richest economy in the world, there are ways to fund defence without cutting the aid budget which is totally perverse"
@carolinelucas.bsky.social #Newsnight
@carolinelucas.bsky.social #Newsnight
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Stephanie Kelton - "We can, and must, tax the rich. But not because we can't afford to do anything without them. We should tax billionaires to rebalance the distributions of wealth and income and to protect the health of our democracy"
France to introduce a 2% wealth tax on those worth over €100m.
France to introduce a 2% wealth tax on those worth over €100m.
February 22, 2025 at 4:28 PM
Stephanie Kelton - "We can, and must, tax the rich. But not because we can't afford to do anything without them. We should tax billionaires to rebalance the distributions of wealth and income and to protect the health of our democracy"
France to introduce a 2% wealth tax on those worth over €100m.
France to introduce a 2% wealth tax on those worth over €100m.