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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New night trains are launching across Europe, but funding gaps and ageing infrastructure still threaten their revival.
Will 2026 be the year Europe’s night trains finally take off?
New night trains are launching across Europe, but funding gaps and ageing infrastructure still threaten their revival.
l.euronews.com
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM
New night trains are launching across Europe, but funding gaps and ageing infrastructure still threaten their revival.
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The positive impacts of urban forests on residents’ health are widely acknowledged. Relating the characteristics of green areas to visitors proved to improve the correlation between residents’ health and the quality of green areas. Ivana Živojinović from Forest Policy Research💚
January 6, 2026 at 9:01 AM
The positive impacts of urban forests on residents’ health are widely acknowledged. Relating the characteristics of green areas to visitors proved to improve the correlation between residents’ health and the quality of green areas. Ivana Živojinović from Forest Policy Research💚
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Such places are priceless gifts of nature for biodiversity and our lives. They are more than worthy of our protection as they ensure our survival. Protect nature for many generations to come, our children and their health must be worth more to us than anything else.💚🌱🌿☘️🌳🌲🍀
January 6, 2026 at 1:59 PM
Such places are priceless gifts of nature for biodiversity and our lives. They are more than worthy of our protection as they ensure our survival. Protect nature for many generations to come, our children and their health must be worth more to us than anything else.💚🌱🌿☘️🌳🌲🍀
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Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7 in the Middle East, Russia and parts of Europe.
Some Orthodox churches use the old Julian calendar instead of the 17th-century Gregorian calendar adopted by Catholics, Protestants, Greek Orthodox and commonly used in secular life around the world
Some Orthodox churches use the old Julian calendar instead of the 17th-century Gregorian calendar adopted by Catholics, Protestants, Greek Orthodox and commonly used in secular life around the world
January 7, 2026 at 5:05 AM
Orthodox Christians celebrate Christmas on January 7 in the Middle East, Russia and parts of Europe.
Some Orthodox churches use the old Julian calendar instead of the 17th-century Gregorian calendar adopted by Catholics, Protestants, Greek Orthodox and commonly used in secular life around the world
Some Orthodox churches use the old Julian calendar instead of the 17th-century Gregorian calendar adopted by Catholics, Protestants, Greek Orthodox and commonly used in secular life around the world
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Check out “The New Yorker at 100” on Netflix,
Fascinating and entertainin.
www.netflix.com/us/title/817...
Fascinating and entertainin.
www.netflix.com/us/title/817...
Watch The New Yorker at 100 | Netflix Official Site
Hard-hitting journalism. Era-defining fiction. Witty cartoons. The New Yorker marks its 100th anniversary with this look at its past, present and future.
www.netflix.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:12 AM
Check out “The New Yorker at 100” on Netflix,
Fascinating and entertainin.
www.netflix.com/us/title/817...
Fascinating and entertainin.
www.netflix.com/us/title/817...
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First flowering dog violet of the year in an Irish Atlantic rainforest.
Wild nature is sanctuary.
Wild nature is sanctuary.
January 7, 2026 at 5:32 AM
First flowering dog violet of the year in an Irish Atlantic rainforest.
Wild nature is sanctuary.
Wild nature is sanctuary.
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'Not acceptable in the civilised world': Greenland residents react to Trump comments.
"You don't know if he should be taken seriously or not," says Kunuk Evaldsen, a business owner in Nuuk, following comments made by Trump about annexing the mineral-rich autonomous Danish territory
"You don't know if he should be taken seriously or not," says Kunuk Evaldsen, a business owner in Nuuk, following comments made by Trump about annexing the mineral-rich autonomous Danish territory
January 7, 2026 at 5:34 AM
'Not acceptable in the civilised world': Greenland residents react to Trump comments.
"You don't know if he should be taken seriously or not," says Kunuk Evaldsen, a business owner in Nuuk, following comments made by Trump about annexing the mineral-rich autonomous Danish territory
"You don't know if he should be taken seriously or not," says Kunuk Evaldsen, a business owner in Nuuk, following comments made by Trump about annexing the mineral-rich autonomous Danish territory
Strands #675
“Open wide”
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“Open wide”
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January 7, 2026 at 5:38 AM
Strands #675
“Open wide”
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“Open wide”
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www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
“We have done everything we can to protect our land, but sadly this has led to threats, killings and disappearances. Communities such as mine are caught between corporate interests, organised criminal actors and a state that repeatedly fails to protect us.”
“We have done everything we can to protect our land, but sadly this has led to threats, killings and disappearances. Communities such as mine are caught between corporate interests, organised criminal actors and a state that repeatedly fails to protect us.”
Violence, death and stolen land: people need to know the true cost of an avocado | Claudia Ignacio Álvarez
Behind the west’s huge appetite for the fruit lies the dark reality of environmental destruction and Indigenous exploitation in Mexico
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:25 AM
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
“We have done everything we can to protect our land, but sadly this has led to threats, killings and disappearances. Communities such as mine are caught between corporate interests, organised criminal actors and a state that repeatedly fails to protect us.”
“We have done everything we can to protect our land, but sadly this has led to threats, killings and disappearances. Communities such as mine are caught between corporate interests, organised criminal actors and a state that repeatedly fails to protect us.”
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Knob-tailed Gecko. This is Australia's heaviest gecko. Their rough scales and spikes help them wedge into tight cracks to try and avoid predation from anything larger. Amazing gecko photo taken by Nick Volpe near Watarrka & Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory, Australia. #gecko #australia #nature
January 7, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Knob-tailed Gecko. This is Australia's heaviest gecko. Their rough scales and spikes help them wedge into tight cracks to try and avoid predation from anything larger. Amazing gecko photo taken by Nick Volpe near Watarrka & Kings Canyon in the Northern Territory, Australia. #gecko #australia #nature
www.netflix.com/gb/title/810...
Season 3 is absolutely marvelous. Strong female characters, authentic settings. Based on a true story, shining a fierce light on human trafficking.
#DelhiCrime
Season 3 is absolutely marvelous. Strong female characters, authentic settings. Based on a true story, shining a fierce light on human trafficking.
#DelhiCrime
Watch Delhi Crime | Netflix Official Site
Inspired by both real and fictional events, this series follows a police force as they investigate high-profile crimes in Delhi.
www.netflix.com
January 7, 2026 at 5:06 AM
www.netflix.com/gb/title/810...
Season 3 is absolutely marvelous. Strong female characters, authentic settings. Based on a true story, shining a fierce light on human trafficking.
#DelhiCrime
Season 3 is absolutely marvelous. Strong female characters, authentic settings. Based on a true story, shining a fierce light on human trafficking.
#DelhiCrime
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#BirdsSeenIn2026, #Ecuador, #Manabi
Western Cattle Egret, Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Common Gallinule, Black-necked Stilt, Willet
Western Cattle Egret, Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Common Gallinule, Black-necked Stilt, Willet
January 7, 2026 at 4:04 AM
#BirdsSeenIn2026, #Ecuador, #Manabi
Western Cattle Egret, Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Common Gallinule, Black-necked Stilt, Willet
Western Cattle Egret, Blue-winged Teal, Cinnamon Teal, White-cheeked Pintail, Common Gallinule, Black-necked Stilt, Willet
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“Femme au chapeau… (Lady in a pink hat, blue apron)” by Rosalie Renaudin (French) - Ivory miniature / 1828 - Artcurial (Paris, France) #WomenInArt #RosalieRenaudin #Renaudin #Artcurial #PortraitMiniature #19thCenturyArt #WomensArt #WomenArtists #art #artText #arte #FrenchArtist #WomenPaintingWomen
January 7, 2026 at 3:26 AM
“Femme au chapeau… (Lady in a pink hat, blue apron)” by Rosalie Renaudin (French) - Ivory miniature / 1828 - Artcurial (Paris, France) #WomenInArt #RosalieRenaudin #Renaudin #Artcurial #PortraitMiniature #19thCenturyArt #WomensArt #WomenArtists #art #artText #arte #FrenchArtist #WomenPaintingWomen
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January 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/06/w...
Four year-old Romaine Bowman was shot dead during a police shootout on New Year's Day in Granville, near Montego Bay. The Jamaican police have allegedly killed 12 people to date this year, including three minors.
@susangoffe.bsky.social
#Jamaica
#HumanRights
Four year-old Romaine Bowman was shot dead during a police shootout on New Year's Day in Granville, near Montego Bay. The Jamaican police have allegedly killed 12 people to date this year, including three minors.
@susangoffe.bsky.social
#Jamaica
#HumanRights
‘We will miss his hugs’ - Jamaica Observer
‘We will miss his hugs’
www.jamaicaobserver.com
January 7, 2026 at 3:38 AM
www.jamaicaobserver.com/2026/01/06/w...
Four year-old Romaine Bowman was shot dead during a police shootout on New Year's Day in Granville, near Montego Bay. The Jamaican police have allegedly killed 12 people to date this year, including three minors.
@susangoffe.bsky.social
#Jamaica
#HumanRights
Four year-old Romaine Bowman was shot dead during a police shootout on New Year's Day in Granville, near Montego Bay. The Jamaican police have allegedly killed 12 people to date this year, including three minors.
@susangoffe.bsky.social
#Jamaica
#HumanRights
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European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster): 29cm (11.4in). These colourful social birds are of course native to Europe, wintering in Africa and have an ability to catch insects acrobatically in the air, usually in open country, often near water. Exceptional photo taken by José Luis Rodriguez in Portugal.
January 4, 2026 at 1:06 PM
European Bee-eater (Merops apiaster): 29cm (11.4in). These colourful social birds are of course native to Europe, wintering in Africa and have an ability to catch insects acrobatically in the air, usually in open country, often near water. Exceptional photo taken by José Luis Rodriguez in Portugal.
January 7, 2026 at 12:13 AM
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Bumblebees (genus Bombus): There are 275 species of Bumblebee in the world, a few native to South America & NZ with the majority found across the Northern Hemisphere. Super photo of one of these important Pollinators taken by Ade Reeves in Colorado, USA. 🐝 #bee #bees #bumblebee #nature #bumblebees
January 6, 2026 at 11:37 PM
Bumblebees (genus Bombus): There are 275 species of Bumblebee in the world, a few native to South America & NZ with the majority found across the Northern Hemisphere. Super photo of one of these important Pollinators taken by Ade Reeves in Colorado, USA. 🐝 #bee #bees #bumblebee #nature #bumblebees
Sticky stuff!!
#MarineLife 🦑
#MarineLife 🦑
Benthic ctenophores clinging to tunicates attached to a submarine canyon wall ~1.75 miles deep, during #ArgentinianDeepSeeps. Platyctenida have colloblasts, or sticky cells that release a mucus-like glue when they unspool extra-long tentacles into the water column and fish for their next meal.
January 7, 2026 at 12:06 AM
Sticky stuff!!
#MarineLife 🦑
#MarineLife 🦑
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nailed it @anntelnaes.bsky.social —
It's been 5 years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol
open.substack.com/pub/anntelna...
It's been 5 years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol
open.substack.com/pub/anntelna...
It's been 5 years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol
and Trump hasn't faced justice for his sedition
open.substack.com
January 6, 2026 at 5:35 PM
nailed it @anntelnaes.bsky.social —
It's been 5 years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol
open.substack.com/pub/anntelna...
It's been 5 years since the attack on the U.S. Capitol
open.substack.com/pub/anntelna...
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