Sara R
@sjrafloat.bsky.social
Boat-dwelling horticulturist. #Biosecurity lead at the RHS. 💙Our NHS, 💚Nature,♥️the Arts. Value honesty, treasure kindness. #Devonian. Passionate about #Dartmoor #plants #gardens #spaniels #sustainability #history #genealogy #community #co-ops.Views my own.
What a fascinating programme about #Estonian history and culture by @bettanyhughes.bsky.social on @channel4.bsky.social. Moving and uplifting.
November 22, 2025 at 9:07 PM
What a fascinating programme about #Estonian history and culture by @bettanyhughes.bsky.social on @channel4.bsky.social. Moving and uplifting.
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A tiny bit of shameless self-promotion because the gifting season is creeping up on us. If you’re after something delicious, handcrafted, and ethical, my chocolate boxes, bars, and treats make really lovely gifts. Treat yourself, treat someone else, or both, I won’t judge! Reshares appreciated! 🍫✨
November 22, 2025 at 6:51 PM
A tiny bit of shameless self-promotion because the gifting season is creeping up on us. If you’re after something delicious, handcrafted, and ethical, my chocolate boxes, bars, and treats make really lovely gifts. Treat yourself, treat someone else, or both, I won’t judge! Reshares appreciated! 🍫✨
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This is a genuine question: Outside of the UK, does anyone know of another National Park where it is an annual event to release thousands of non-native birds? Or even occasionally? I only ask because the more I think about it, the more barking mad it sounds. #birds #nationalparks
New report on gamebird releases in Cairngorms National Park doesn't tell even half the story.
Study included less than half (45%) of estates rearing & releasing non-native gamebirds. MSPs need to interpret results cautiously & appropriately.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/21/n...
Study included less than half (45%) of estates rearing & releasing non-native gamebirds. MSPs need to interpret results cautiously & appropriately.
raptorpersecutionuk.org/2025/11/21/n...
New report on gamebird releases in Cairngorms National Park doesn’t tell even half the story
In spring 2025, news emerged that the GWCT (Game & Wildlife Conservation Trust) was going to be conducting a pilot study to look at the number of non-native gamebirds (Pheasants & Red-legge…
raptorpersecutionuk.org
November 22, 2025 at 8:29 PM
This is a genuine question: Outside of the UK, does anyone know of another National Park where it is an annual event to release thousands of non-native birds? Or even occasionally? I only ask because the more I think about it, the more barking mad it sounds. #birds #nationalparks
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Ahead of the budget next week @hynotnw are calling on Govt to #StopFundingCCS.
Remember #RachelReeves has done dodgy deals with the FF industry, see below
Now this must stop, please sign and share 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
Read more on 💰💰 👉 scrapcc.org/400BN-CCS-SST
Remember #RachelReeves has done dodgy deals with the FF industry, see below
Now this must stop, please sign and share 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
Read more on 💰💰 👉 scrapcc.org/400BN-CCS-SST
November 20, 2025 at 4:56 PM
Ahead of the budget next week @hynotnw are calling on Govt to #StopFundingCCS.
Remember #RachelReeves has done dodgy deals with the FF industry, see below
Now this must stop, please sign and share 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
Read more on 💰💰 👉 scrapcc.org/400BN-CCS-SST
Remember #RachelReeves has done dodgy deals with the FF industry, see below
Now this must stop, please sign and share 👉 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/te...
Read more on 💰💰 👉 scrapcc.org/400BN-CCS-SST
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2/2. ⚠️The closing plenary of #COP30 is happening now in Belém. ⏰ It's time to find out what has been agreed on #LossAndDamage. 🔥
📺Follow the webcast here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBLg...
📺Follow the webcast here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBLg...
🔴 Authorities attend the COP30 closing plenary
YouTube video by COP30 Brasil Amazônia
www.youtube.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
2/2. ⚠️The closing plenary of #COP30 is happening now in Belém. ⏰ It's time to find out what has been agreed on #LossAndDamage. 🔥
📺Follow the webcast here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBLg...
📺Follow the webcast here: www.youtube.com/watch?v=eBLg...
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1/2. “The COP of Truth cannot ignore science. 75% of carbon emissions come from fossil fuels. Today we are not even allowed to discuss pathways for a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels.” Colombia at the close of #COP30.
November 22, 2025 at 5:49 PM
1/2. “The COP of Truth cannot ignore science. 75% of carbon emissions come from fossil fuels. Today we are not even allowed to discuss pathways for a just and equitable transition away from fossil fuels.” Colombia at the close of #COP30.
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‼️ Friends, this is very important. Please share to whoever this may concern, especially if you are in the United States.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
November 22, 2025 at 1:57 PM
‼️ Friends, this is very important. Please share to whoever this may concern, especially if you are in the United States.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
Ukraine wants peace. Lasting, just, sustainable peace, and not a pause before the next bloodbath. I cannot stress this enough.
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Latest update from @britishlibrary.bsky.social says they are launching a new version of their main catalogue on Monday 8 December and around that time also launch an interim version of their Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Hooray!
www.bl.uk/stories/news...
www.bl.uk/stories/news...
Restoring our services – November 2025 update
In the coming weeks and months we will be restoring a number of key functions.
www.bl.uk
November 22, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Latest update from @britishlibrary.bsky.social says they are launching a new version of their main catalogue on Monday 8 December and around that time also launch an interim version of their Archives and Manuscripts Catalogue. Hooray!
www.bl.uk/stories/news...
www.bl.uk/stories/news...
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Burning creates #AirPollution whether you're using dry wood, smokeless fuel or an Ecodesign stove. This University of Surrey study discovered multifuel Ecodesign stoves emit more ultrafine particles than standard Ecodesign stoves. #WoodBurning #Health
The hidden health risks of wood-burning and eco stoves in homes | University of Surrey
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November 22, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Burning creates #AirPollution whether you're using dry wood, smokeless fuel or an Ecodesign stove. This University of Surrey study discovered multifuel Ecodesign stoves emit more ultrafine particles than standard Ecodesign stoves. #WoodBurning #Health
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Norman Bunz The Basset
November 22, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Norman Bunz The Basset
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My little girls (now big girls!), adopted from foster care, arrived with few possessions - but each had been given a box of books by @booktrust.org.uk. These books, read together, became our first shared memories.
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
My little girls (now big girls!), adopted from foster care, arrived with few possessions - but each had been given a box of books by @booktrust.org.uk. These books, read together, became our first shared memories.
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
Spread the joy of reading with a donation:
donate.booktrust.org.uk/Xmas3/~my-do...
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PhD opportunity!
Focusing on ecological processes offers an adaptive approach to conservation at a time of rapid environmental change
But how do we measure & conserve these processes?
This PhD will explore the use of species traits to assess ecosystem condition
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Focusing on ecological processes offers an adaptive approach to conservation at a time of rapid environmental change
But how do we measure & conserve these processes?
This PhD will explore the use of species traits to assess ecosystem condition
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
www.findaphd.com
November 18, 2025 at 1:06 PM
PhD opportunity!
Focusing on ecological processes offers an adaptive approach to conservation at a time of rapid environmental change
But how do we measure & conserve these processes?
This PhD will explore the use of species traits to assess ecosystem condition
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
Focusing on ecological processes offers an adaptive approach to conservation at a time of rapid environmental change
But how do we measure & conserve these processes?
This PhD will explore the use of species traits to assess ecosystem condition
www.findaphd.com/phds/project...
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The International Swan Census (ISC) is taking place on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 (WeBS January Core Count weekend), counting Whooper and Bewick’s Swans. Follow these simple steps to get involved 👇
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding #Ornithology
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding #Ornithology
November 18, 2025 at 10:27 AM
The International Swan Census (ISC) is taking place on the weekend of 17th-18th January 2026 (WeBS January Core Count weekend), counting Whooper and Bewick’s Swans. Follow these simple steps to get involved 👇
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding #Ornithology
@btobirds.bsky.social @jncc.bsky.social @naturescot.bsky.social
#UKBirding #Ornithology
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🍃 Considering applying for our Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques?
Join us online on Thursday 4 December at 13:00 to find out more about the course, get to know the course team, meet our former students, and ask any questions you may have.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/CdqjObj
Join us online on Thursday 4 December at 13:00 to find out more about the course, get to know the course team, meet our former students, and ask any questions you may have.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/CdqjObj
November 19, 2025 at 12:02 PM
🍃 Considering applying for our Postgraduate Certificate in Ecological Survey Techniques?
Join us online on Thursday 4 December at 13:00 to find out more about the course, get to know the course team, meet our former students, and ask any questions you may have.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/CdqjObj
Join us online on Thursday 4 December at 13:00 to find out more about the course, get to know the course team, meet our former students, and ask any questions you may have.
🔗 Register here: buff.ly/CdqjObj
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Are you an MSc student based at a UK university? Or do you know one?
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
Postgraduate opportunities
The RSPB is offering a variety of exciting research projects for postgraduate students in 2026.
www.rspb.org.uk
November 21, 2025 at 2:22 PM
Are you an MSc student based at a UK university? Or do you know one?
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
RSPB @rspbscience.bsky.social have just released their list of research projects for 2026:
www.rspb.org.uk/helping-natu...
#ornithology #conservationscience 🌍
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And looking forward very much to our St Cecilia concert @royalholloway.bsky.social this evening …🎶
November 22, 2025 at 5:17 PM
And looking forward very much to our St Cecilia concert @royalholloway.bsky.social this evening …🎶
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The Conservatives & Johnson were compromised by Russian money & influence over years.
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
The Moscow moves: how Mandelson’s firm helped Uber reach Russian elite
Leak shows how the former Labour minister used his access to pro-Kremlin oligarchs, including some now under sanctions
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 9:04 AM
The Conservatives & Johnson were compromised by Russian money & influence over years.
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
Reform obviously are.
Is Labour too? Could that be why Starmer won’t investigate?
@eddavey.libdems.org.uk
@zackpolanski.bsky.social
www.theguardian.com/news/2022/ju...
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Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
Daily Mail owner strikes £500m deal to buy Telegraph titles
Acquisition likely to trigger in-depth investigation by regulator after agreement between DMGT and Redbird IMI
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 10:52 AM
Well, this is pretty terrifying. The Daily Mail is buying the Telegraph.
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
One massive consolidated right-wing media empire controlled by off-shore interests at a critical moment in global politics.
What could go wrong?
www.theguardian.com/media/2025/n...
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An insightful first day at the Legacy and Continuity Ceramics Symposium with an eclectic series of speakers from around the world exploring the global reach and significance of Stoke-on-Trent’s renowned ceramics history and heritage from an archeological perspective.
#WorldCraftCity #SoT100
#WorldCraftCity #SoT100
November 22, 2025 at 5:20 PM
An insightful first day at the Legacy and Continuity Ceramics Symposium with an eclectic series of speakers from around the world exploring the global reach and significance of Stoke-on-Trent’s renowned ceramics history and heritage from an archeological perspective.
#WorldCraftCity #SoT100
#WorldCraftCity #SoT100
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"A roadmap to the halting of deforestation was dropped from the final deal, a bitter disappointment for nature advocates at this 'Rainforest COP'":
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
End of fossil fuel era inches closer as Cop30 deal agreed after bitter standoff
Wealthy countries agree to triple funds for countries to tackle climate impacts, but deforestation and critical minerals blocked from final deal
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 5:06 PM
"A roadmap to the halting of deforestation was dropped from the final deal, a bitter disappointment for nature advocates at this 'Rainforest COP'":
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Growing heritage apples is important for biodiversity & maintaining genetic variation, which helps ensure food system resilience against pests, diseases, and climate change. It also preserves cultural history, provides health benefits from older cultivars, and supports unique habitats for wildlife.
November 22, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Growing heritage apples is important for biodiversity & maintaining genetic variation, which helps ensure food system resilience against pests, diseases, and climate change. It also preserves cultural history, provides health benefits from older cultivars, and supports unique habitats for wildlife.
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I think if 24 people are dead it's more than "testing" a ceasefire.
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 4:15 PM
I think if 24 people are dead it's more than "testing" a ceasefire.
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I guess you technically can test something by breaking it, yes
BREAKING: At least 24 people are dead and 54 wounded after Israeli airstrikes in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began in October, officials say.
Israel launches strikes in Gaza ceasefire's latest test as hospitals say 20 killed
Israel's military says it has launched new airstrikes against Hamas militants in Gaza, testing the ceasefire that began on October 10.
bit.ly
November 22, 2025 at 4:43 PM
I guess you technically can test something by breaking it, yes
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This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
Trump Has a Recipe for War and Corruption, Not Peace
Who would benefit from the White House’s 28-point proposal for Ukraine?
www.theatlantic.com
November 22, 2025 at 11:11 AM
This is not a peace plan. It is a proposal that weakens Ukraine and divides America from Europe, preparing the way for a larger war in the future. In the meantime, it benefits unnamed Russian and American investors, at the expense of everyone else.
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...
www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2025/1...