Anna Ford
@annafordcomms.bsky.social
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Anna Ford
@annafordcomms.bsky.social
· Nov 14
Hi! 👋Here for the nature, the climate, the science and the research chat.
And occasionally for the cat memes.
Hoping this Scottish wildcat predates the Musk rat.
And occasionally for the cat memes.
Hoping this Scottish wildcat predates the Musk rat.
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After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
Let’s be clear about what happened to Jimmy Kimmel
Trump’s most brazen attack on free speech yet.
www.yahoo.com
September 18, 2025 at 2:10 PM
After years of complaining about cancel culture, the current administration has taken it to a new and dangerous level by routinely threatening regulatory action against media companies unless they muzzle or fire reporters and commentators it doesn’t like.
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Motherfucking wind farms…
July 30, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Motherfucking wind farms…
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💜SOME GOOD NEWS! 💜 It's officially a record year for purple emperor butterflies. Knepp butterfly expert and safari guide Neil Hulme spoke to the Guardian about the incredible year they're having at Knepp, and elsewhere.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Rare butterfly hits purple patch at Sussex rewilding project
Ecologists say 283 purple emperor recordings on one day at Knepp signal higher numbers nationwide
www.theguardian.com
July 4, 2025 at 4:52 PM
💜SOME GOOD NEWS! 💜 It's officially a record year for purple emperor butterflies. Knepp butterfly expert and safari guide Neil Hulme spoke to the Guardian about the incredible year they're having at Knepp, and elsewhere.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Cats did not vote for this.
June 16, 2025 at 2:11 PM
Cats did not vote for this.
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I'm still busy, so this is a #photo taken about 3 weeks ago.
#Ferns unfurling in the #evening #sunlight
#EastCoastKin #Coleraine #NorthernIreland #Ireland
#Ferns unfurling in the #evening #sunlight
#EastCoastKin #Coleraine #NorthernIreland #Ireland
May 26, 2025 at 3:56 PM
I'm still busy, so this is a #photo taken about 3 weeks ago.
#Ferns unfurling in the #evening #sunlight
#EastCoastKin #Coleraine #NorthernIreland #Ireland
#Ferns unfurling in the #evening #sunlight
#EastCoastKin #Coleraine #NorthernIreland #Ireland
My fave bit of the shady garden spot we’ve created…
Apple tree and native hedgerow (planted 2020), mini pond, ferns, decomposing logs 💚
Apple tree and native hedgerow (planted 2020), mini pond, ferns, decomposing logs 💚
May 26, 2025 at 9:01 AM
My fave bit of the shady garden spot we’ve created…
Apple tree and native hedgerow (planted 2020), mini pond, ferns, decomposing logs 💚
Apple tree and native hedgerow (planted 2020), mini pond, ferns, decomposing logs 💚
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'Ocean with David Attenborough' is an incredible film. Have you seen it yet?
We’re trying to do our bit. Knepp Wilding Kitchen sources fish from one local fisher who uses a line or large-gauge nets.
👀 New blog by @annafordcomms.bsky.social - knepp.co.uk/2025/05/davi...
📷@sussexbay.bsky.social
We’re trying to do our bit. Knepp Wilding Kitchen sources fish from one local fisher who uses a line or large-gauge nets.
👀 New blog by @annafordcomms.bsky.social - knepp.co.uk/2025/05/davi...
📷@sussexbay.bsky.social
May 16, 2025 at 9:46 AM
'Ocean with David Attenborough' is an incredible film. Have you seen it yet?
We’re trying to do our bit. Knepp Wilding Kitchen sources fish from one local fisher who uses a line or large-gauge nets.
👀 New blog by @annafordcomms.bsky.social - knepp.co.uk/2025/05/davi...
📷@sussexbay.bsky.social
We’re trying to do our bit. Knepp Wilding Kitchen sources fish from one local fisher who uses a line or large-gauge nets.
👀 New blog by @annafordcomms.bsky.social - knepp.co.uk/2025/05/davi...
📷@sussexbay.bsky.social
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How the white storks came back... and why it matters...
Read the blog by our lead ecologist Matt Phelps, @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
@whitestorkproject.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
knepp.co.uk/2025/05/whit...
Read the blog by our lead ecologist Matt Phelps, @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
@whitestorkproject.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
knepp.co.uk/2025/05/whit...
White storks’ revival: what happens when we stop asking ‘why’ and start asking ‘why not’ - Knepp
Matt Phelps | Lead Ecologist This spring, a piece of history is being written in Sussex as we witness another successful breeding season for white storks, thanks to the efforts of the White Stork Proj...
knepp.co.uk
May 13, 2025 at 2:05 PM
How the white storks came back... and why it matters...
Read the blog by our lead ecologist Matt Phelps, @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
@whitestorkproject.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
knepp.co.uk/2025/05/whit...
Read the blog by our lead ecologist Matt Phelps, @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
@whitestorkproject.bsky.social @kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
knepp.co.uk/2025/05/whit...
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The shocking, violent reality of what bottom trawling does to the seabed and its creatures is filmed and shown for the first time in Ocean with David Attenborough. And then, after all that, three quarters of the catch is thrown away.
This is must-watch footage.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzG9...
This is must-watch footage.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzG9...
OCEAN WITH DAVID ATTENBOROUGH | BOTTOM TRAWLING OFFICIAL CLIP | IN CINEMAS NOW | Altitude Films
YouTube video by Altitude Films
www.youtube.com
May 12, 2025 at 10:34 AM
The shocking, violent reality of what bottom trawling does to the seabed and its creatures is filmed and shown for the first time in Ocean with David Attenborough. And then, after all that, three quarters of the catch is thrown away.
This is must-watch footage.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzG9...
This is must-watch footage.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=IzG9...
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Nice @channel4news.bsky.social coverage of our "pet flea treatments turn up in bird's nests" research, starring my dog Poppy :)
www.channel4.com/news/scienti...
www.channel4.com/news/scienti...
Scientists warn chemicals in pet flea treatments are killing wildlife
The government says it's time to look again at the sale of pet flea treatments after scientists warned the chemicals in them kill wildlife including songbirds.
www.channel4.com
April 17, 2025 at 1:55 PM
Nice @channel4news.bsky.social coverage of our "pet flea treatments turn up in bird's nests" research, starring my dog Poppy :)
www.channel4.com/news/scienti...
www.channel4.com/news/scienti...
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Hatching at @kneppwilding.bsky.social has started! 🐣
Scroll back to 11:33:30 on our YouTube live camera to see the first glimpse of the chick.
@kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
Scroll back to 11:33:30 on our YouTube live camera to see the first glimpse of the chick.
@kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
April 12, 2025 at 1:21 PM
Hatching at @kneppwilding.bsky.social has started! 🐣
Scroll back to 11:33:30 on our YouTube live camera to see the first glimpse of the chick.
@kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
Scroll back to 11:33:30 on our YouTube live camera to see the first glimpse of the chick.
@kneppwildlandfdn.bsky.social
This absolute beaut rocked up in our suburban newbuild development yesterday 🐍
#grasssnake #sussex #ssssssussex
#grasssnake #sussex #ssssssussex
April 6, 2025 at 9:59 PM
This absolute beaut rocked up in our suburban newbuild development yesterday 🐍
#grasssnake #sussex #ssssssussex
#grasssnake #sussex #ssssssussex
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“Er, my question is really in two parts…”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
April 3, 2025 at 4:44 PM
“Er, my question is really in two parts…”
From the new Private Eye, out now.
From the new Private Eye, out now.
Hi @ddesimone.bsky.social just sent you an email I think may be of interest - letting you know on here in case you missed the email. Thanks!
March 31, 2025 at 8:08 AM
Hi @ddesimone.bsky.social just sent you an email I think may be of interest - letting you know on here in case you missed the email. Thanks!
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Here's to all the wild mothers doing their best raising untamed cubs, kits, foals, fawns and fledglings.
May your day be as restful as these Tamworth pigs appear to be. 🍃
#MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #wilding #rewilding
📷 Charlie Burrell
May your day be as restful as these Tamworth pigs appear to be. 🍃
#MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #wilding #rewilding
📷 Charlie Burrell
March 30, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Here's to all the wild mothers doing their best raising untamed cubs, kits, foals, fawns and fledglings.
May your day be as restful as these Tamworth pigs appear to be. 🍃
#MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #wilding #rewilding
📷 Charlie Burrell
May your day be as restful as these Tamworth pigs appear to be. 🍃
#MothersDay #HappyMothersDay #wilding #rewilding
📷 Charlie Burrell
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We have TWO new podcast episodes!
In Ground Control to Ranger Tom, Penny speaks to Knepp woodsman @therusticranger.bsky.social about Knepp's ancient trees.
In Dam Good News for Beavers, Penny chats with Knepp's new lead ecologist @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
🔊https://knepp.co.uk/wildland-podcast/
In Ground Control to Ranger Tom, Penny speaks to Knepp woodsman @therusticranger.bsky.social about Knepp's ancient trees.
In Dam Good News for Beavers, Penny chats with Knepp's new lead ecologist @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
🔊https://knepp.co.uk/wildland-podcast/
March 25, 2025 at 10:56 AM
We have TWO new podcast episodes!
In Ground Control to Ranger Tom, Penny speaks to Knepp woodsman @therusticranger.bsky.social about Knepp's ancient trees.
In Dam Good News for Beavers, Penny chats with Knepp's new lead ecologist @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
🔊https://knepp.co.uk/wildland-podcast/
In Ground Control to Ranger Tom, Penny speaks to Knepp woodsman @therusticranger.bsky.social about Knepp's ancient trees.
In Dam Good News for Beavers, Penny chats with Knepp's new lead ecologist @mostlyscarce.bsky.social
🔊https://knepp.co.uk/wildland-podcast/
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Energy Transfer's case against Greenpeace is a brazen attempt to silence peaceful protest and undermine solidarity with communities that are directly threatened by the actions of oil and gas companies:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Greenpeace hit with $660mn damages bill in US court over oil pipeline protests
Jury finds group responsible for damage to Dakota Access Pipeline in decision criticised as setback to free speech
www.ft.com
March 21, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Energy Transfer's case against Greenpeace is a brazen attempt to silence peaceful protest and undermine solidarity with communities that are directly threatened by the actions of oil and gas companies:
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...
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Roses are red
Violets are blue
Violets are blue
March 20, 2025 at 5:43 PM
Roses are red
Violets are blue
Violets are blue
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Many of us who don’t work on space science directly were inspired to become scientists because of NASA. Also, about 30% of NASA's science budget is for Earth and climate science, and they run one of the global climate models that's used by the IPCC. What happens at NASA will affect all of us.
NEW: NASA eliminates Office of Chief Scientist, DEI and other offices. www.axios.com/2025/03/10/n...
NASA cuts Office of Chief Scientist, diversity roles
The elimination comes ahead of what could be deep cuts to the agency's science programs.
www.axios.com
March 10, 2025 at 6:09 PM
Many of us who don’t work on space science directly were inspired to become scientists because of NASA. Also, about 30% of NASA's science budget is for Earth and climate science, and they run one of the global climate models that's used by the IPCC. What happens at NASA will affect all of us.
February 26, 2025 at 2:27 PM
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As an experiment, I asked chatGPT to summarise a really great paper I'd just read. It completely missed the main points of the paper. It took some keywords and turned them into reasonable sentences, but they did not relate to the paper, and they didn't really mean anything.
February 21, 2025 at 2:27 PM
As an experiment, I asked chatGPT to summarise a really great paper I'd just read. It completely missed the main points of the paper. It took some keywords and turned them into reasonable sentences, but they did not relate to the paper, and they didn't really mean anything.
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So a fossil fuel company that bought a CO₂ removal (CDR) startup for $1.1 billion plans to use the CO₂ captured from the atmosphere to get more oil out of the ground. It's…not great at all.
Carbon removal is the next big fossil fuel boom, oil company says
Occidental wants to use climate tech to boost oil and gas production.
www.theverge.com
February 20, 2025 at 11:59 PM
So a fossil fuel company that bought a CO₂ removal (CDR) startup for $1.1 billion plans to use the CO₂ captured from the atmosphere to get more oil out of the ground. It's…not great at all.