Martin Porter
@thesnufkin.bsky.social
Middle aged, middle class eco-warrior living in the middle of England.
Apparently, Hadrosaurs did it si vigorously they often injured their tails. This must be the first paper I've ever read on dinosaur sex.
it seems that hadrosaurs were getting a little freaky with it 🤔 bertozzo et al. propose that the prevalence of tail pathologies in hadrosaurs suggests that these injuries were incurred during procreation
(art by emiliano troco)
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(art by emiliano troco)
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November 5, 2025 at 8:13 AM
Apparently, Hadrosaurs did it si vigorously they often injured their tails. This must be the first paper I've ever read on dinosaur sex.
Greenpeace activists have installed prison bars around the statues of three iconic protesters in Parliament Square to highlight the UK government’s crackdown on the right to protest.
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www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/monumen...
Why are there prison bars around the statues of Gandhi, Mandela and Fawcett in Parliament Square? - Greenpeace UK
Greenpeace activists have installed prison bars around the statues of three iconic protesters in Parliament Square to highlight the UK government’s crackdown on the right to protest. What happened A t...
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October 29, 2025 at 7:14 PM
Greenpeace activists have installed prison bars around the statues of three iconic protesters in Parliament Square to highlight the UK government’s crackdown on the right to protest.
www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/monumen...
www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/monumen...
This week's dose of Iggy Pop's cynical, whiskey-fueled Mother Nature. It's good.
sweetlittlehuman.buzzsprout.com/2531647/epis...
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Bugs, Bees and Bad Decisions - Sweet Little Human
Mr. Bee is drunk, depressed and feeling destructive. His species are under pressure from pesticides and intensive agriculture. So, to cheer him up, Mother Nature agrees to dedicate the episode to inse...
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October 28, 2025 at 7:18 AM
This week's dose of Iggy Pop's cynical, whiskey-fueled Mother Nature. It's good.
sweetlittlehuman.buzzsprout.com/2531647/epis...
sweetlittlehuman.buzzsprout.com/2531647/epis...
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Wrote a thread, of disagreement, in response to this, which seems to equate 'people' with 'select elites.'
October 24, 2025 at 3:18 PM
Wrote a thread, of disagreement, in response to this, which seems to equate 'people' with 'select elites.'
Who knew Iggy Pop has an environment podcast? The first episode is rubbish, but then it gets really good.
sweetlittlehuman.buzzsprout.com
sweetlittlehuman.buzzsprout.com
Sweet Little Human
Mother Nature, played by punk legend Iggy Pop, has had a tough few thousand years. Tired and traumatized by relentless human expansion, they battle many of the ills that plague humans today: Addiction...
sweetlittlehuman.buzzsprout.com
October 24, 2025 at 11:29 AM
Who knew Iggy Pop has an environment podcast? The first episode is rubbish, but then it gets really good.
sweetlittlehuman.buzzsprout.com
sweetlittlehuman.buzzsprout.com
Putin didn't want Ukraine top have Tomahawk missiles so he told Trump he'd agree to talks. Trump cancelled the missiles. Putin now won't attend talks. Rinse and repeat.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
US shelves plans for Trump-Putin talks in Budapest
White House says there are now no plans for summit ‘in the immediate future’ as latest efforts to end Ukraine war falter
www.theguardian.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Putin didn't want Ukraine top have Tomahawk missiles so he told Trump he'd agree to talks. Trump cancelled the missiles. Putin now won't attend talks. Rinse and repeat.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/o...
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The free speech party is the quote Charlie Kirk and you'll lose your job party is the you can't make me vaccinate my child party is the we won't let you get an abortion party is the law and order party is the voted for a convicted felon and rapist party.
September 19, 2025 at 9:03 PM
The free speech party is the quote Charlie Kirk and you'll lose your job party is the you can't make me vaccinate my child party is the we won't let you get an abortion party is the law and order party is the voted for a convicted felon and rapist party.
In Manchester a grim reaper figure with a pennant flag with “Insuring Genocide” stood outside the AIG office on Deansgate. 30 protesters gave out leaflets to the public and spoke about how of Palestinians are being affected by the arms companies AIG Insures.”
www.emergingrisks.co.uk/insurers-fac...
www.emergingrisks.co.uk/insurers-fac...
Insurers face climate protests as global action continues
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September 17, 2025 at 7:15 AM
In Manchester a grim reaper figure with a pennant flag with “Insuring Genocide” stood outside the AIG office on Deansgate. 30 protesters gave out leaflets to the public and spoke about how of Palestinians are being affected by the arms companies AIG Insures.”
www.emergingrisks.co.uk/insurers-fac...
www.emergingrisks.co.uk/insurers-fac...
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Our Sonya Pickford picked up the TUC Congress Awards Women's Gold Badge. From her important role in the successful campaign to save the older persons day centres, to her vital Health and Safety work, Sonya has always been a dedicated campaigner who has put our members first.
September 16, 2025 at 8:56 AM
Our Sonya Pickford picked up the TUC Congress Awards Women's Gold Badge. From her important role in the successful campaign to save the older persons day centres, to her vital Health and Safety work, Sonya has always been a dedicated campaigner who has put our members first.
The FT revealed two years ago that Mandelson stayed at Epstein's house whilst Mandelson was Deputy Prime Minister and Epstein was in prison for child trafficing. So why are we now surprised?
www.ft.com/content/0723...
www.ft.com/content/0723...
Links between Peter Mandelson and Jeffrey Epstein detailed in JPMorgan report
Emails indicate then UK business secretary stayed at New York house while disgraced financier was in prison
www.ft.com
September 10, 2025 at 5:53 PM
The FT revealed two years ago that Mandelson stayed at Epstein's house whilst Mandelson was Deputy Prime Minister and Epstein was in prison for child trafficing. So why are we now surprised?
www.ft.com/content/0723...
www.ft.com/content/0723...
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Just sent out this free post. Russia attacked Poland last night--and the NATO response indicates institutional and national failure. They were clearly not prepared, cannot even call the Russian attack an attack, and do not understand their real security concerns. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
NATO States Have Failed
They have not prepared and do not understand their national interests
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September 10, 2025 at 8:36 AM
Just sent out this free post. Russia attacked Poland last night--and the NATO response indicates institutional and national failure. They were clearly not prepared, cannot even call the Russian attack an attack, and do not understand their real security concerns. open.substack.com/pub/phillips...
'Speaking of Sonya’s dedication Martin Porter, UNISON Derbyshire Branch Secretary, added: “Sonya is a tireless campaigner who thoroughly deserves this award.
“She is proof that people have the power to make changes for the better.”'
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“She is proof that people have the power to make changes for the better.”'
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Whaley Bridge union rep ‘humbled and honoured’ after being awarded gold medal at national conference
A trade unionist from the High Peak has been awarded a gold medal for her outstanding contribution to defending services and supporting workers.
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September 10, 2025 at 5:06 PM
'Speaking of Sonya’s dedication Martin Porter, UNISON Derbyshire Branch Secretary, added: “Sonya is a tireless campaigner who thoroughly deserves this award.
“She is proof that people have the power to make changes for the better.”'
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“She is proof that people have the power to make changes for the better.”'
www.buxtonadvertiser.co.uk/business/if-...
'Labour voters who would consider voting Reform – the ones who stalk Downing Street’s nightmares – are still more inclined to blame the rich for their troubles.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Blame migrants, or blame the rich? That’s the populist divide in Britain’s politics now | Gaby Hinsliff
Taxing the ultra-rich may be a vote winner, but it’s just as important to shift the conversation away from Reform’s immigration doom loop, says Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff
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September 2, 2025 at 8:16 AM
'Labour voters who would consider voting Reform – the ones who stalk Downing Street’s nightmares – are still more inclined to blame the rich for their troubles.'
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
@reformexposed.bsky.social
"Mr Bloom’s ... used racial slurs against a Black family, threatened to involve far-right extremists, and abused his position as an elected representative by saying the family would not be treated fairly."
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"Mr Bloom’s ... used racial slurs against a Black family, threatened to involve far-right extremists, and abused his position as an elected representative by saying the family would not be treated fairly."
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Reform UK must disown racism after councillor's vile behaviour | Article, News | News | UNISON East Midlands
Racism and intimidation must play no part in local public services says UNISON today (Wednesday), following the resignation of a North Northamptonshire
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August 28, 2025 at 9:01 AM
@reformexposed.bsky.social
"Mr Bloom’s ... used racial slurs against a Black family, threatened to involve far-right extremists, and abused his position as an elected representative by saying the family would not be treated fairly."
eastmidlands.unison.org.uk/news/article...
"Mr Bloom’s ... used racial slurs against a Black family, threatened to involve far-right extremists, and abused his position as an elected representative by saying the family would not be treated fairly."
eastmidlands.unison.org.uk/news/article...
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Just 8 months in, and already:
American cities have been turned into police states,
Gestapo-esque gangs of masked thugs are kidnapping innocent people,
our thriving economy has been intentionally sabotaged,
our global standing in the world has plummeted...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fast-fasci...
American cities have been turned into police states,
Gestapo-esque gangs of masked thugs are kidnapping innocent people,
our thriving economy has been intentionally sabotaged,
our global standing in the world has plummeted...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fast-fasci...
Fast Fascism: From Democracy to Dictatorship in Under a Year
Fascism arrived quickly. We need to send it back to hell, quickly, too.
johnpavlovitz.substack.com
August 20, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Just 8 months in, and already:
American cities have been turned into police states,
Gestapo-esque gangs of masked thugs are kidnapping innocent people,
our thriving economy has been intentionally sabotaged,
our global standing in the world has plummeted...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fast-fasci...
American cities have been turned into police states,
Gestapo-esque gangs of masked thugs are kidnapping innocent people,
our thriving economy has been intentionally sabotaged,
our global standing in the world has plummeted...
johnpavlovitz.substack.com/p/fast-fasci...
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"Greenpeace activists installed a haunting new artwork created by legendary artist, Anish Kapoor onto an active Shell platform in the remote North Sea."
www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/anish-k...
www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/anish-k...
Anish Kapoor protest art at Shell’s North Sea platform: what you need to know - Greenpeace UK
Greenpeace activists installed a haunting new artwork created by legendary artist, Anish Kapoor onto an active Shell platform in the remote North Sea. What happened? The artwork, called BUTCHERED, shows 1,000 litres of blood-red liquid gushing onto a 12m x 8m canvas fastened to the gas platform, creating a vast crimson stain. BUTCHERED symbolises the […]
www.greenpeace.org.uk
August 14, 2025 at 9:44 AM
"Greenpeace activists installed a haunting new artwork created by legendary artist, Anish Kapoor onto an active Shell platform in the remote North Sea."
www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/anish-k...
www.greenpeace.org.uk/news/anish-k...
Last week I was invited to the town of Lewes by the local Greenpeace group, the occasion being an exhibition to celebrate the time when the little place was surprisingly the home to Greenpeace's international headquarters.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qZg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qZg...
The Unofficial History of Greenpeace By Martin Porter
YouTube video by Gary Janks
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August 13, 2025 at 6:56 AM
Last week I was invited to the town of Lewes by the local Greenpeace group, the occasion being an exhibition to celebrate the time when the little place was surprisingly the home to Greenpeace's international headquarters.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qZg...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=8qZg...
It's probably about time we did something about the climate crisis. Stop using fossil fuels and eat less meat basically, and maybe do something about capitalism as it's stopping us acting.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Temperature records broken as extreme heat grips parts of Europe
Unprecedented temperatures causing difficulties in south-west France, Croatia, Italy and Spain with wildfire destruction across Europe up 87%
www.theguardian.com
August 13, 2025 at 6:41 AM
It's probably about time we did something about the climate crisis. Stop using fossil fuels and eat less meat basically, and maybe do something about capitalism as it's stopping us acting.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
'The back-and-forth gave the distinct impression, not for the first time, that in the relationship between Trump and Putin, it is the Russian president who calls the shots.'
Trump gets tough with Putin - by asking how much of Ukraine he wants.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Trump gets tough with Putin - by asking how much of Ukraine he wants.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Confusion over the Alaska summit shows Vladimir Putin still calls the shots
Donald Trump rewarding the Kremlin’s hardline attitude shows Russia can still sideline Ukraine from deal to end war
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 6:04 AM
'The back-and-forth gave the distinct impression, not for the first time, that in the relationship between Trump and Putin, it is the Russian president who calls the shots.'
Trump gets tough with Putin - by asking how much of Ukraine he wants.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
Trump gets tough with Putin - by asking how much of Ukraine he wants.
www.theguardian.com/world/2025/a...
The Far Right were out in Manchester last night: angry, white, predominantly male and unapologeticly racist. There were no 'concerned parents' here, just fascists. I joined Stand Up To Racism to see them off.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXfd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXfd...
Frightening scenes outside Altrincham hotel as migrant protests continue
YouTube video by The Mirror
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August 9, 2025 at 8:45 AM
The Far Right were out in Manchester last night: angry, white, predominantly male and unapologeticly racist. There were no 'concerned parents' here, just fascists. I joined Stand Up To Racism to see them off.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXfd...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bXfd...
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Great news: the High Court has granted permission for a full judicial review of the government's order proscribing Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act.
Let's hope he government's idiotic and draconian order is overturned.
Let's hope he government's idiotic and draconian order is overturned.
July 30, 2025 at 1:34 PM
Great news: the High Court has granted permission for a full judicial review of the government's order proscribing Palestine Action under the Terrorism Act.
Let's hope he government's idiotic and draconian order is overturned.
Let's hope he government's idiotic and draconian order is overturned.