Stephen Barlow
@steb77.bsky.social
Naturalist, environmentalist, climate activist, nature photographer, very woke and proud of it.
A better photo of the female Blackcap just now. Transferred from my camera to my phone, so not the best image quality.
December 27, 2025 at 11:07 AM
A better photo of the female Blackcap just now. Transferred from my camera to my phone, so not the best image quality.
Until Wednesday I'd never seen a winter Blackcap. Now I've seen a male and female.
December 26, 2025 at 1:13 PM
Until Wednesday I'd never seen a winter Blackcap. Now I've seen a male and female.
I can be pretty certain of the cause of this major incident, just down the road from me.
At almost the exact point where the hole opened up, a stream, Staggs Brook flows under the embankment. It disappears over 100m on one side, and re-emerges on the other side.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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At almost the exact point where the hole opened up, a stream, Staggs Brook flows under the embankment. It disappears over 100m on one side, and re-emerges on the other side.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Major incident declared over giant hole at Shropshire canal
Two boats have been left at the bottom of the cavity, where water has drained away.
www.bbc.co.uk
December 22, 2025 at 4:16 PM
I can be pretty certain of the cause of this major incident, just down the road from me.
At almost the exact point where the hole opened up, a stream, Staggs Brook flows under the embankment. It disappears over 100m on one side, and re-emerges on the other side.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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At almost the exact point where the hole opened up, a stream, Staggs Brook flows under the embankment. It disappears over 100m on one side, and re-emerges on the other side.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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The point of my thread, is not so much the Epstein scandal itself, but how the powerful and wealthy, chose to turn a deliberate blind-eye to all the sleazy and corrupt behaviour in their social circles. This includes the denial and sabotage of addressing the climate crisis.
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The most important point about the Epstein scandal, is that Epstein's operation was hardly secret and hidden. Even before the first police investigation, which started in 2004, it should have been obvious to all the rich and powerful people that associated with Epstein what was going on.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:19 PM
The point of my thread, is not so much the Epstein scandal itself, but how the powerful and wealthy, chose to turn a deliberate blind-eye to all the sleazy and corrupt behaviour in their social circles. This includes the denial and sabotage of addressing the climate crisis.
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The most important point about the Epstein scandal, is that Epstein's operation was hardly secret and hidden. Even before the first police investigation, which started in 2004, it should have been obvious to all the rich and powerful people that associated with Epstein what was going on.
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December 21, 2025 at 5:13 PM
The most important point about the Epstein scandal, is that Epstein's operation was hardly secret and hidden. Even before the first police investigation, which started in 2004, it should have been obvious to all the rich and powerful people that associated with Epstein what was going on.
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Unfortunately, this article in the Guardian, is stuffed full of disinformation about Otters, which seriously misleads the public. I created this thread below, to correct these false claims, which are in wide circulation.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Hightailing along high streets and raiding ponds: otters’ revival in Britain
Still rare only 20 years ago, the charismatic animals are in almost every UK river and a conservation success story
www.theguardian.com
December 12, 2025 at 12:19 PM
Unfortunately, this article in the Guardian, is stuffed full of disinformation about Otters, which seriously misleads the public. I created this thread below, to correct these false claims, which are in wide circulation.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Or maybe diagnosis is at last catching up with the crises so many have been enduring, which have for so long been minimised, dismissed or ignored.
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Wes Streeting orders inquiry into mental health ‘overdiagnosis’
Health secretary wants clinical review of the rise in conditions such as ADHD and autism that cause people to drop out of the workforce
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December 4, 2025 at 8:41 AM
Or maybe diagnosis is at last catching up with the crises so many have been enduring, which have for so long been minimised, dismissed or ignored.
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A Red Kite over Sinker's Fields, Whixall. There were 2.
November 28, 2025 at 6:33 PM
A Red Kite over Sinker's Fields, Whixall. There were 2.
This is my broad position over COP30 and the current climate talks.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social @kevinclimate.bsky.social @svantethunberg.bsky.social
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@SteB777: This is a summary of my position over the COP talks, and the ridiculous claim that progress is being made. The rich countries refuse to agree to a binding agreement to phase out fossil fuels...
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November 24, 2025 at 9:06 AM
This is my broad position over COP30 and the current climate talks.
@georgemonbiot.bsky.social @kevinclimate.bsky.social @svantethunberg.bsky.social
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@georgemonbiot.bsky.social @kevinclimate.bsky.social @svantethunberg.bsky.social
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"Party’s former leader in Wales admitted taking payments to make statements in favour of Russia"
What's the argument, that Farage and the others just did it out of the kindness of their hearts?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
What's the argument, that Farage and the others just did it out of the kindness of their hearts?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
Nigel Farage urged to root out Reform links to Russia after jailing of Nathan Gill
Party’s former leader in Wales admitted taking payments to make statements in favour of Russia
www.theguardian.com
November 21, 2025 at 9:56 PM
"Party’s former leader in Wales admitted taking payments to make statements in favour of Russia"
What's the argument, that Farage and the others just did it out of the kindness of their hearts?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
What's the argument, that Farage and the others just did it out of the kindness of their hearts?
www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
This what the elite, and the deep state, looks like. It's orange.
Musk and several other high-profile tech moguls, business executives, and top soccer figures attended Trump’s White House Dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Musk, Ronaldo And Tim Cook Among High Profile Guests At Trump’s Dinner For Saudi Leader (Photos)
Musk and several other high-profile tech moguls, business executives, and top soccer figures attended Trump’s White House Dinner for Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
www.forbes.com
November 20, 2025 at 1:27 PM
This what the elite, and the deep state, looks like. It's orange.
I over the last 50 years or so, I have closely followed politics, particularly with regard to environmental matters, but also on all policy, because it is clearly interlinked. Since the Thatcher government, there has self-evidently been some sort of doctrine, that every party in power follows.
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It's something to do with neoliberal doctrine, and it is about time, we found out, exactly what has been going on.
For the last 40 years or so, every party of power, not just in the UK, but in other Western democracies, has pursued essentially the same policy.
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For the last 40 years or so, every party of power, not just in the UK, but in other Western democracies, has pursued essentially the same policy.
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November 20, 2025 at 1:19 PM
I over the last 50 years or so, I have closely followed politics, particularly with regard to environmental matters, but also on all policy, because it is clearly interlinked. Since the Thatcher government, there has self-evidently been some sort of doctrine, that every party in power follows.
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This is outstanding work by @ledbydonkeys.org. The Real BBC Bias Story, exposing the lies and disinformation of the political right.
People must see this, as the mainstream media are failing to report the real story here. Please share widely.
www.youtube.com/shorts/h5kF1...
People must see this, as the mainstream media are failing to report the real story here. Please share widely.
www.youtube.com/shorts/h5kF1...
The real BBC bias story, narrated by Anna Ford
YouTube video by Led By Donkeys
www.youtube.com
November 19, 2025 at 10:11 AM
This is outstanding work by @ledbydonkeys.org. The Real BBC Bias Story, exposing the lies and disinformation of the political right.
People must see this, as the mainstream media are failing to report the real story here. Please share widely.
www.youtube.com/shorts/h5kF1...
People must see this, as the mainstream media are failing to report the real story here. Please share widely.
www.youtube.com/shorts/h5kF1...
Thanks for the heads up for potholer54's new video, which makes some excellent points. Of course, we can adapt to climate change, because we'll have no choice. I'm going to be even more forthright, humanity could adapt to food shortages, by starving.
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What does "adapt to climate change" mean?
It's the latest excuse to do nothing, so this video explores it. It's good, which is to be expected because it's from "potholer54":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmrx...
It's the latest excuse to do nothing, so this video explores it. It's good, which is to be expected because it's from "potholer54":
www.youtube.com/watch?v=Gmrx...
Can we adapt to climate change? (Hint: The answer begins with 'Y')
YouTube video by potholer54
www.youtube.com
November 17, 2025 at 1:02 PM
Thanks for the heads up for potholer54's new video, which makes some excellent points. Of course, we can adapt to climate change, because we'll have no choice. I'm going to be even more forthright, humanity could adapt to food shortages, by starving.
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My real criticism of the Labour government, is its climate and nature policy, along with it punching down on the most vulnerable in society. However, to explain the stupidity and unwiseness of this policy, would take a lot of words. It's easier to sum up the incompetence, with this issue.
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"and comes as Labour battles to restore public trust in the asylum system to see off the threat of a Reform UK government."
As I explained before, this attempt by Labour to stave off the threat from Reform, by aping their policy, is a major tactical error.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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As I explained before, this attempt by Labour to stave off the threat from Reform, by aping their policy, is a major tactical error.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Asylum seekers to lose benefits under Labour immigration system overhaul
Home secretary will also lay out plans meaning refugees who arrive in Britain on small boats or lorries need to wait 20 years before applying to settle permanently
www.independent.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 11:16 PM
My real criticism of the Labour government, is its climate and nature policy, along with it punching down on the most vulnerable in society. However, to explain the stupidity and unwiseness of this policy, would take a lot of words. It's easier to sum up the incompetence, with this issue.
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"and comes as Labour battles to restore public trust in the asylum system to see off the threat of a Reform UK government."
As I explained before, this attempt by Labour to stave off the threat from Reform, by aping their policy, is a major tactical error.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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As I explained before, this attempt by Labour to stave off the threat from Reform, by aping their policy, is a major tactical error.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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Asylum seekers to lose benefits under Labour immigration system overhaul
Home secretary will also lay out plans meaning refugees who arrive in Britain on small boats or lorries need to wait 20 years before applying to settle permanently
www.independent.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 5:11 PM
"and comes as Labour battles to restore public trust in the asylum system to see off the threat of a Reform UK government."
As I explained before, this attempt by Labour to stave off the threat from Reform, by aping their policy, is a major tactical error.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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As I explained before, this attempt by Labour to stave off the threat from Reform, by aping their policy, is a major tactical error.
www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/poli...
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I can only think Starmer has been told by the right wing Tory Press, that if he deviates from the narrative they have got him peddling, that they will undermine and destroy him. What, does the stupid man, think they have been doing?
"Home secretary: 'Illegal migration is tearing our country apart'"
Shabana Mahmood channelling Donald Trump and giving succour to Reform. WTAF is going on with this supposed Labour government?
They won't win over Reform voters with this rhetoric.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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Shabana Mahmood channelling Donald Trump and giving succour to Reform. WTAF is going on with this supposed Labour government?
They won't win over Reform voters with this rhetoric.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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Illegal migration is ‘tearing our country apart’ and system is broken, says Shabana Mahmood – UK politics live
Home secretary says it is ‘moral mission’ for her to tackle asylum system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:35 AM
I can only think Starmer has been told by the right wing Tory Press, that if he deviates from the narrative they have got him peddling, that they will undermine and destroy him. What, does the stupid man, think they have been doing?
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“Climate change is already biting.” The outgoing Broads Authority chief, Dr John Packman, warns Norfolk’s wetlands can’t be saved by resisting the sea. Read this informative interview with him ⤵️
Outgoing Broads boss: the unstoppable rise of the waters
Outgoing Broads Authority chief executive John Packman warns climate change is “already biting” as rising seas threaten Norfolk’s wetlands
eastangliabylines.co.uk
November 16, 2025 at 10:59 AM
“Climate change is already biting.” The outgoing Broads Authority chief, Dr John Packman, warns Norfolk’s wetlands can’t be saved by resisting the sea. Read this informative interview with him ⤵️
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"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." Malcolm X.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot
The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 10:41 AM
"If you're not careful, the newspapers will have you hating the people who are being oppressed and loving the people who are doing the oppressing." Malcolm X.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
"Home secretary: 'Illegal migration is tearing our country apart'"
Shabana Mahmood channelling Donald Trump and giving succour to Reform. WTAF is going on with this supposed Labour government?
They won't win over Reform voters with this rhetoric.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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Shabana Mahmood channelling Donald Trump and giving succour to Reform. WTAF is going on with this supposed Labour government?
They won't win over Reform voters with this rhetoric.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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Illegal migration is ‘tearing our country apart’ and system is broken, says Shabana Mahmood – UK politics live
Home secretary says it is ‘moral mission’ for her to tackle asylum system
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:26 AM
"Home secretary: 'Illegal migration is tearing our country apart'"
Shabana Mahmood channelling Donald Trump and giving succour to Reform. WTAF is going on with this supposed Labour government?
They won't win over Reform voters with this rhetoric.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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Shabana Mahmood channelling Donald Trump and giving succour to Reform. WTAF is going on with this supposed Labour government?
They won't win over Reform voters with this rhetoric.
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/live...
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This is my summary, commentary on where we are as regards the climate crisis, and COP30. In short, our leadership is detached from reality. They talk of addressing the crisis, whilst their policy puts us on course for catastrophe.
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@SteB777: I want to provide some general commentary on COP30, climate action generally, and this latest assessment, saying we're on track for 2.6C warming by the end of the century. It is most useful,...
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November 14, 2025 at 10:38 AM
This is my summary, commentary on where we are as regards the climate crisis, and COP30. In short, our leadership is detached from reality. They talk of addressing the crisis, whilst their policy puts us on course for catastrophe.
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19891...
threadreaderapp.com/thread/19891...
I know I'll probably be accused of being conspiratorial, but it looks like like Morgan McSweeney, has some sort of hold over Keir Starmer.
"Starmer says he 'of course' has full confidence in his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney"
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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"Starmer says he 'of course' has full confidence in his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney"
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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Starmer stands by McSweeney and says he has been ‘assured no briefings against ministers done from No 10’ – as it happened
PM says he has ‘full confidence’ in his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney amid calls for him to be sacked
www.theguardian.com
November 13, 2025 at 6:27 PM
I know I'll probably be accused of being conspiratorial, but it looks like like Morgan McSweeney, has some sort of hold over Keir Starmer.
"Starmer says he 'of course' has full confidence in his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney"
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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"Starmer says he 'of course' has full confidence in his chief of staff, Morgan McSweeney"
www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...
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I would recommend people read this very important thread by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social. I think his point about this economic elite, is probably more important, than the prison/crime point (which itself is very important).
This economic elite, is a sort of malignancy.
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This economic elite, is a sort of malignancy.
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2. Given that locking more people up is NOT a response to rising crime, we could ask ourselves why it has been happening.
I see it as one symptom of the rising power of the economic elite, and of its influence over successive governments. 2/8
I see it as one symptom of the rising power of the economic elite, and of its influence over successive governments. 2/8
November 13, 2025 at 10:27 AM
I would recommend people read this very important thread by @georgemonbiot.bsky.social. I think his point about this economic elite, is probably more important, than the prison/crime point (which itself is very important).
This economic elite, is a sort of malignancy.
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This economic elite, is a sort of malignancy.
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"Allies of the prime minister are making it clear he would fight any challenge to his leadership from Labour MPs."
Of course. Keir Starmer is obviously a puppet, parachuted into the leadership of the Labour Party, to serve vested interests. You bet he'll fight.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Of course. Keir Starmer is obviously a puppet, parachuted into the leadership of the Labour Party, to serve vested interests. You bet he'll fight.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Prime Minister will fight any attempt to replace him, friends say
Allies of the prime minister are worried his job might be under immediate threat.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 12, 2025 at 3:45 AM
"Allies of the prime minister are making it clear he would fight any challenge to his leadership from Labour MPs."
Of course. Keir Starmer is obviously a puppet, parachuted into the leadership of the Labour Party, to serve vested interests. You bet he'll fight.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Of course. Keir Starmer is obviously a puppet, parachuted into the leadership of the Labour Party, to serve vested interests. You bet he'll fight.
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
I consider this to be one of the most important, accurate and relevant articles ever written. Well done to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
I am intending to comment on this, but I have so much to say about it, that every time I have started, I've written to0 much, and hardly covered any of it.
I am intending to comment on this, but I have so much to say about it, that every time I have started, I've written to0 much, and hardly covered any of it.
We should vote only for those who promise to make billionaires history.
We need a great levelling, through tax and redistribution.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
We need a great levelling, through tax and redistribution.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
I wish we could ignore Bill Gates on the climate crisis. But he’s a billionaire, so we can’t | George Monbiot
Money talks – and his essay denouncing ‘near-term emissions goals’ at Cop30 mostly argues the case for letting the ultra-rich off the hook
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 2:47 PM
I consider this to be one of the most important, accurate and relevant articles ever written. Well done to @georgemonbiot.bsky.social
I am intending to comment on this, but I have so much to say about it, that every time I have started, I've written to0 much, and hardly covered any of it.
I am intending to comment on this, but I have so much to say about it, that every time I have started, I've written to0 much, and hardly covered any of it.