Emma Lewis
@petchary.bsky.social
I write. I read. Environmental defender. Bird fanatic. Born in London. Oxford alumna. Live in Kingston. petchary.wordpress.com. Also a member of the Global Voices community and on Substack. #StopDeepSeaMining #Arsenal
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World Wetlands Day: Jamaica’s mangrove forests under pressure
Today is World Wetlands Day. This is a fairly major event in Jamaica, with government agencies pulling out all the stops to get some activities going, and to raise awareness of the importance of our wetlands via the media. The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) normally takes the lead; this year, it hasproduced a video(but do I hear the cry of Loons in the audio?
petchary.wordpress.com
World Wetlands Day (February 2) always involves several government agencies producing public education messages and activities. Hurricane Melissa inflicted huge damage on our mangroves - and on coastal communities - 3 months ago. Where do we go from here? Restoration, yes. Protection, definitely.
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“Formidable flock”
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“Formidable flock”
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February 3, 2026 at 4:36 AM
Strands #701
“Formidable flock”
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“Formidable flock”
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World Wetlands Day (February 2) always involves several government agencies producing public education messages and activities. Hurricane Melissa inflicted huge damage on our mangroves - and on coastal communities - 3 months ago. Where do we go from here? Restoration, yes. Protection, definitely.
World Wetlands Day: Jamaica’s mangrove forests under pressure
Today is World Wetlands Day. This is a fairly major event in Jamaica, with government agencies pulling out all the stops to get some activities going, and to raise awareness of the importance of our wetlands via the media. The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) normally takes the lead; this year, it hasproduced a video(but do I hear the cry of Loons in the audio?
petchary.wordpress.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:48 AM
World Wetlands Day (February 2) always involves several government agencies producing public education messages and activities. Hurricane Melissa inflicted huge damage on our mangroves - and on coastal communities - 3 months ago. Where do we go from here? Restoration, yes. Protection, definitely.
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“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.”
— Kahlil Gibran
— Kahlil Gibran
February 3, 2026 at 3:13 AM
“Trees are poems that the earth writes upon the sky.”
— Kahlil Gibran
— Kahlil Gibran
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Wildfires fuelled by high temperatures and winds ravage Argentina's Patagonia.
Argentina's government has declared an emergency in Patagonia, where wildfires have been ripping through vast tracts of forest since December
Argentina's government has declared an emergency in Patagonia, where wildfires have been ripping through vast tracts of forest since December
February 3, 2026 at 3:36 AM
Wildfires fuelled by high temperatures and winds ravage Argentina's Patagonia.
Argentina's government has declared an emergency in Patagonia, where wildfires have been ripping through vast tracts of forest since December
Argentina's government has declared an emergency in Patagonia, where wildfires have been ripping through vast tracts of forest since December
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Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam’s dual approach toward the US
https://www.europesays.com/2750858/
An internal document reveals Vietnam’s military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S.…
https://www.europesays.com/2750858/
An internal document reveals Vietnam’s military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S.…
Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam's dual approach toward the US - EUROPE SAYS
An internal document reveals Vietnam's military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S. as a "belligerent" power. The
www.europesays.com
February 3, 2026 at 4:16 AM
Pushing for trade, preparing for war: A document reveals Vietnam’s dual approach toward the US
https://www.europesays.com/2750858/
An internal document reveals Vietnam’s military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S.…
https://www.europesays.com/2750858/
An internal document reveals Vietnam’s military is preparing for a possible American war of aggression, viewing the U.S.…
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“The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to.”
— Carl Sandburg
take care of yourselves💜
— Carl Sandburg
take care of yourselves💜
February 3, 2026 at 4:22 AM
“The moon is a friend for the lonesome to talk to.”
— Carl Sandburg
take care of yourselves💜
— Carl Sandburg
take care of yourselves💜
February 3, 2026 at 4:23 AM
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Today, February 2, is World Wetlands Day, the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention of 1971.
In the U.S., this day comes at a time when many of the legal tools that once mirrored Ramsar’s ecological understanding—the Clean Water Act of 1972 and Endangered Species Act of 1973—are being narrowed.
In the U.S., this day comes at a time when many of the legal tools that once mirrored Ramsar’s ecological understanding—the Clean Water Act of 1972 and Endangered Species Act of 1973—are being narrowed.
World Wetlands Day and the Gutting of the Clean Water Act
On February 2, 1971, representatives from around the world gathered in the Iranian city of Ramsar and signed a treaty aimed at protecting some of the most important, yet also most underappreciated, ec...
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February 3, 2026 at 2:12 AM
Today, February 2, is World Wetlands Day, the anniversary of the Ramsar Convention of 1971.
In the U.S., this day comes at a time when many of the legal tools that once mirrored Ramsar’s ecological understanding—the Clean Water Act of 1972 and Endangered Species Act of 1973—are being narrowed.
In the U.S., this day comes at a time when many of the legal tools that once mirrored Ramsar’s ecological understanding—the Clean Water Act of 1972 and Endangered Species Act of 1973—are being narrowed.
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Today is #WorldWetlandsDay! 💧
Wetlands are some of the most important ecosystems on our planet, providing habitats for wildlife, protecting us from floods, and helping filter future drinking water.
We're grateful for the hard work #Indigenous stewards do to protect our wetlands. 🌎
Wetlands are some of the most important ecosystems on our planet, providing habitats for wildlife, protecting us from floods, and helping filter future drinking water.
We're grateful for the hard work #Indigenous stewards do to protect our wetlands. 🌎
February 2, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Today is #WorldWetlandsDay! 💧
Wetlands are some of the most important ecosystems on our planet, providing habitats for wildlife, protecting us from floods, and helping filter future drinking water.
We're grateful for the hard work #Indigenous stewards do to protect our wetlands. 🌎
Wetlands are some of the most important ecosystems on our planet, providing habitats for wildlife, protecting us from floods, and helping filter future drinking water.
We're grateful for the hard work #Indigenous stewards do to protect our wetlands. 🌎
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I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: This World Wetlands Day: Defend the Endangered Species Act 🐊. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
This World Wetlands Day: Defend the Endangered Species Act 🐊
Wetlands may look quiet on the surface, but they are some of the most powerful ecosystems on Earth and right now, they are under serious threat. From marshes and swamps to mangrove forests and riverb...
actionnetwork.org
February 3, 2026 at 3:19 AM
I just signed a @theactionnetwork.bsky.social petition: This World Wetlands Day: Defend the Endangered Species Act 🐊. Sign here: actionnetwork.org/petitions/th...
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A federal judge on Monday dealt a fifth blow to the Trump administration’s attempts to kill the offshore wind farms under construction up and down the east coast. https://cnn.it/46mLwlF
February 3, 2026 at 4:01 AM
A federal judge on Monday dealt a fifth blow to the Trump administration’s attempts to kill the offshore wind farms under construction up and down the east coast. https://cnn.it/46mLwlF
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It's World Wetlands Day, so what more excuse do we need to post one of our favourite videos, a Water Shrew in Aberdeenshire, feeding in a #SmallMammal #CameraTrap box?
#WorldWetlandsDay2026
#mammal
#WorldWetlandsDay2026
#mammal
February 2, 2026 at 7:03 AM
It's World Wetlands Day, so what more excuse do we need to post one of our favourite videos, a Water Shrew in Aberdeenshire, feeding in a #SmallMammal #CameraTrap box?
#WorldWetlandsDay2026
#mammal
#WorldWetlandsDay2026
#mammal
World Wetlands Day (February 2) always involves several government agencies producing public education messages and activities. Hurricane Melissa inflicted huge damage on our mangroves - and on coastal communities - 3 months ago. Where do we go from here? Restoration, yes. Protection, definitely.
World Wetlands Day: Jamaica’s mangrove forests under pressure
Today is World Wetlands Day. This is a fairly major event in Jamaica, with government agencies pulling out all the stops to get some activities going, and to raise awareness of the importance of our wetlands via the media. The National Environment and Planning Agency (NEPA) normally takes the lead; this year, it hasproduced a video(but do I hear the cry of Loons in the audio?
petchary.wordpress.com
February 3, 2026 at 3:48 AM
World Wetlands Day (February 2) always involves several government agencies producing public education messages and activities. Hurricane Melissa inflicted huge damage on our mangroves - and on coastal communities - 3 months ago. Where do we go from here? Restoration, yes. Protection, definitely.
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CELEBRATE WORLD WETLANDS DAY! The 2026 theme "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage" highlights the role of traditional indigenous knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WorldWetlandDay
February 2, 2026 at 3:07 PM
CELEBRATE WORLD WETLANDS DAY! The 2026 theme "Wetlands and traditional knowledge: Celebrating cultural heritage" highlights the role of traditional indigenous knowledge in sustaining wetland ecosystems. #WetTribe #TidetotheOcean #WorldWetlandDay
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Water is life 💧 🌊
That's why thriving wetlands and healthy waterways are key to our goals for nature restoration and local communities 😊
Happy World Wetlands Day! 💙
📷 Cockshut Stream restoration, Lewes
That's why thriving wetlands and healthy waterways are key to our goals for nature restoration and local communities 😊
Happy World Wetlands Day! 💙
📷 Cockshut Stream restoration, Lewes
February 2, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Water is life 💧 🌊
That's why thriving wetlands and healthy waterways are key to our goals for nature restoration and local communities 😊
Happy World Wetlands Day! 💙
📷 Cockshut Stream restoration, Lewes
That's why thriving wetlands and healthy waterways are key to our goals for nature restoration and local communities 😊
Happy World Wetlands Day! 💙
📷 Cockshut Stream restoration, Lewes
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As we mark World Wetlands Day, I’m thinking about how critical wetlands are to our communities here in New Mexico. These ecosystems protect our water, support wildlife, and help us adapt to a changing climate. We must continue working to protect them for generations to come!
February 2, 2026 at 7:41 PM
As we mark World Wetlands Day, I’m thinking about how critical wetlands are to our communities here in New Mexico. These ecosystems protect our water, support wildlife, and help us adapt to a changing climate. We must continue working to protect them for generations to come!
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January 30, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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January 30, 2026 at 5:24 PM
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💧Healthy wetlands are essential for healthy rivers.
This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments.
#WorldWetlandsDay
This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments.
#WorldWetlandsDay
February 2, 2026 at 5:01 PM
💧Healthy wetlands are essential for healthy rivers.
This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments.
#WorldWetlandsDay
This World Wetlands Day, we’re celebrating the incredible benefits wetlands bring. From improving water quality and reducing flood risk, to supporting wildlife and strengthening resilience across entire catchments.
#WorldWetlandsDay
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I kicked off Black History Month in Corona at the home of Louis Armstrong, who lived in our city for more than 30 years. Walking through his house and hearing how much New York meant to him was a powerful reminder of what this city owes to Black artists and culture.
February 3, 2026 at 12:20 AM
If tear gas is too dangerous for a battlefield, there is no justification for using it against people in our cities. Sign the petition. sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
Tell Congress: Don’t silence dissent with tear gas
If tear gas is too dangerous for a battlefield, there is no justification for using it against people in our cities. Sign the petition.
sign.moveon.org
February 3, 2026 at 1:15 AM
If tear gas is too dangerous for a battlefield, there is no justification for using it against people in our cities. Sign the petition. sign.moveon.org/petitions/te...
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Floor Mosaic from Hisham's Palace, Jericho, 8th century CE
February 1, 2026 at 11:24 PM
Floor Mosaic from Hisham's Palace, Jericho, 8th century CE
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Pogroms.
Genuinely curious: If your family is American, what brought them here?
Mine: religious nuttery & primogeniture
Mine: religious nuttery & primogeniture
February 2, 2026 at 11:43 PM
Pogroms.
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Honestly listening to Mandelson call new Green party members ‘fairly unpleasant’ turns my stomach. The man is rancid with corruption.
This bastion of moral virtue has opinions about the Green Party.
Just remember that as they continue to attack us.
This is who they are. Mask is off.
Just remember that as they continue to attack us.
This is who they are. Mask is off.
February 2, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Honestly listening to Mandelson call new Green party members ‘fairly unpleasant’ turns my stomach. The man is rancid with corruption.
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This bastion of moral virtue has opinions about the Green Party.
Just remember that as they continue to attack us.
This is who they are. Mask is off.
Just remember that as they continue to attack us.
This is who they are. Mask is off.
February 2, 2026 at 9:56 PM
This bastion of moral virtue has opinions about the Green Party.
Just remember that as they continue to attack us.
This is who they are. Mask is off.
Just remember that as they continue to attack us.
This is who they are. Mask is off.