Tom Bowman
@tomkbowman.bsky.social
Humanity may find its intelligence surpassed. It will still need wisdom.
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Tom Bowman
@tomkbowman.bsky.social
· May 16
Low contribution of livestock in the grey wolf diet in the area with high availability of free-ranging cattle and horses - European Journal of Wildlife Research
The recovery of the wolf (Canis lupus) population in Europe is progressing, and predators settle in vast forests as well as in areas intensively used for agriculture, where interactions between wolves...
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This is perspective changing research from Poland. Wolves avoid eating livestock. Imagine letting our woodlands and landscapes thrive naturally @rewildingbritain.org.uk @rewildingire.bsky.social #wolves @irishrainforest.bsky.social link.springer.com/article/10.1...
Economic self interest has to be the most compelling reason for countries to act, it’s a stronger motivation than ‘purpose’ #COP30 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘It will never be forgiven’: UN climate chief warns world to act or face disaster
Faltering governments will be blamed for famine and conflict abroad, and face stagnation and inflation at home, says climate chief at start of Cop30
www.theguardian.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:14 AM
Economic self interest has to be the most compelling reason for countries to act, it’s a stronger motivation than ‘purpose’ #COP30 www.theguardian.com/environment/...
🤞 that #COP30 achieves some real progress. www.csofutures.com/news/cop30-s...
COP30: launch of TFFF and pledge to quadruple sustainable fuels
Environmentalists worry the development of biofuels may jeopardise food system sustainability.
www.csofutures.com
November 11, 2025 at 8:20 AM
🤞 that #COP30 achieves some real progress. www.csofutures.com/news/cop30-s...
wewinganycar.com 😂 says it all really #tax
We Wing Any Car - Pay tax like a billionaire
Add wings to your car and enjoy the same tax loopholes as private jets.
wewinganycar.com
November 10, 2025 at 6:04 AM
wewinganycar.com 😂 says it all really #tax
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I am an atheist, but I like this Pope!
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 PM
I am an atheist, but I like this Pope!
A great cause and challenge. If you can help please do. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/taras-g...
Tara's Giving Page
Thanks for visiting my fundraising page. I’m going to be taking on the Swim 10k Challenge this November to help raise money for Cancer Research UK. Please show your support and help fund life-saving c...
fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org
November 9, 2025 at 5:59 PM
A great cause and challenge. If you can help please do. fundraise.cancerresearchuk.org/page/taras-g...
Political campaigning is evolving. And authenticity is the outcome. #politics #socialmedia www.wired.com/story/zohran...
Zohran Mamdani’s Campaign Figured Out How to Channel Fandom
Much of the content about Mamdani online hasn’t come from his campaign or the dozens of political influencers invited to cover it. It has also come from fans.
www.wired.com
November 9, 2025 at 4:43 PM
Political campaigning is evolving. And authenticity is the outcome. #politics #socialmedia www.wired.com/story/zohran...
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Great read from @fionaharvey.bsky.social setting the scene for COP30 and analysing what’s at stake.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
Amid squabbles, bombast and competing interests, what can Cop30 achieve?
Climate summit in Brazil needs to find way to stop global heating accelerating amid stark divisions
www.theguardian.com
November 9, 2025 at 1:38 PM
Great read from @fionaharvey.bsky.social setting the scene for COP30 and analysing what’s at stake.
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
www.theguardian.com/news/ng-inte...
A masterpiece of an ad. Only a parent could make this, I imagine, and really understand the longing. For everyone who has felt that hard to bridge time, please bridge it. #advertising #families youtu.be/z1bRlnyQeDk?...
Where Love Lives | John Lewis & Partners | Christmas Ad 2025
YouTube video by John Lewis
youtu.be
November 9, 2025 at 2:34 PM
A masterpiece of an ad. Only a parent could make this, I imagine, and really understand the longing. For everyone who has felt that hard to bridge time, please bridge it. #advertising #families youtu.be/z1bRlnyQeDk?...
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The Japanese have so many great ideas. #plasticpoluution #litter @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social @finalstraw.bsky.social www.positive.news/environment/...
How litter-picking became a competitive sport
Born in Japan, spogomi is now going global. As competitors like to say: ‘the real winner is the environment’
www.positive.news
November 8, 2025 at 2:37 PM
The Japanese have so many great ideas. #plasticpoluution #litter @keepbritaintidy.bsky.social @finalstraw.bsky.social www.positive.news/environment/...
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Angela Rayner's work is starting to pay off, after leaving office (as is often the way)
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Mayors to lead the charge for thousands of new social homes
Mayors outside of London to be given greater influence over the government's historic £39 billion Social and Affordable Homes Programme.
www.gov.uk
November 7, 2025 at 8:45 PM
Angela Rayner's work is starting to pay off, after leaving office (as is often the way)
www.gov.uk/government/n...
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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When I was first elected, evidence showed it would take 193 years to bring London's air pollution within legal limits.
Due to our policies, we've done it in 9.
In Brazil this week, we showed that cities are giving the world reason to hope when it comes to tackling the climate emergency.
Due to our policies, we've done it in 9.
In Brazil this week, we showed that cities are giving the world reason to hope when it comes to tackling the climate emergency.
November 8, 2025 at 9:09 AM
When I was first elected, evidence showed it would take 193 years to bring London's air pollution within legal limits.
Due to our policies, we've done it in 9.
In Brazil this week, we showed that cities are giving the world reason to hope when it comes to tackling the climate emergency.
Due to our policies, we've done it in 9.
In Brazil this week, we showed that cities are giving the world reason to hope when it comes to tackling the climate emergency.
Is this what being ‘all in’ means Sir Keir? #COP30 #uk #amazonrainforest www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK opts out of flagship fund to protect Amazon and other threatened tropical forests
Decision is bitter blow to Brazil ahead of fund’s launch at Cop30 – and an embarrassment to Prince William
www.theguardian.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Is this what being ‘all in’ means Sir Keir? #COP30 #uk #amazonrainforest www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
November 7, 2025 at 12:25 AM
Remember the time Obama personally caught a fainting woman during his speech — rather than just blankly staring like a sociopath?
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Character isn't something you tell people about.
It's something you live.
Stories like this are so depressing. Maybe they’ll get the funds to fight back. #tourism #COP30 #aid #forest #sierraleone #travel observer.co.uk/news/interna...
Sierra Leone’s ecotourism dream goes up in smoke | The Observer
observer.co.uk
November 7, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Stories like this are so depressing. Maybe they’ll get the funds to fight back. #tourism #COP30 #aid #forest #sierraleone #travel observer.co.uk/news/interna...
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Belém must be the COP that delivers.
Delivers on tripling renewables & doubling energy efficiency by 2030.
Delivers for the countries vulnerable to climate change.
Delivers robust climate finance and carbon pricing.
Europe will play its part ↓
link.europa.eu/Wv479K
Delivers on tripling renewables & doubling energy efficiency by 2030.
Delivers for the countries vulnerable to climate change.
Delivers robust climate finance and carbon pricing.
Europe will play its part ↓
link.europa.eu/Wv479K
November 7, 2025 at 7:24 AM
Belém must be the COP that delivers.
Delivers on tripling renewables & doubling energy efficiency by 2030.
Delivers for the countries vulnerable to climate change.
Delivers robust climate finance and carbon pricing.
Europe will play its part ↓
link.europa.eu/Wv479K
Delivers on tripling renewables & doubling energy efficiency by 2030.
Delivers for the countries vulnerable to climate change.
Delivers robust climate finance and carbon pricing.
Europe will play its part ↓
link.europa.eu/Wv479K
“This all points to the need for a massive ramping up in action by the biggest emitters,” the UN Emissions Gap report states. #climatecrisis #COP30 www.edie.net/global-warmi...
Global warming to reach 1.8C even with rapid climate action, UN warns - edie
Given that global emissions have not yet peaked, the global temperature increase above pre-industrial levels is likely to reach 1.8C, breaching the Paris Agreement – even with rapid action in the year...
www.edie.net
November 5, 2025 at 6:11 AM
“This all points to the need for a massive ramping up in action by the biggest emitters,” the UN Emissions Gap report states. #climatecrisis #COP30 www.edie.net/global-warmi...
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Forests purify and cool air for the world’s physical health, store carbon, and cache water, interdependent systems we cannot afford to let decline.
Sovereign forests
We are not free until every living thing is free.
theecologist.org
November 4, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Forests purify and cool air for the world’s physical health, store carbon, and cache water, interdependent systems we cannot afford to let decline.
Making the change is more important than just platitudes. Credit where credit is due Amazon. #economics #transport #transition #renewables #sustainability www.standard.co.uk/business/bus...
First new Amazon electric heavy goods vehicles hit UK roads
The online giant said it would eventually have 160 eHGVs, the largest number of electric trucks in its global transportation network.
www.standard.co.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:34 AM
Making the change is more important than just platitudes. Credit where credit is due Amazon. #economics #transport #transition #renewables #sustainability www.standard.co.uk/business/bus...
Well that’s something I suppose but what took them so long to realise this is inevitable. #transition #energy #electricity www.reuters.com/business/ene...
TotalEnergies CEO says electricity is best hedge against oil and gas volatility
TotalEnergies' increasing investment in electricity allows for a more predictable income stream that does not follow the boom and bust cycles of the oil and gas industry, CEO Patrick Pouyanne said on Monday.
www.reuters.com
November 4, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Well that’s something I suppose but what took them so long to realise this is inevitable. #transition #energy #electricity www.reuters.com/business/ene...