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Book Cover of the Day:
June 5, 2025 at 10:57 AM
Book Cover of the Day:
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Three empires: did Orwell see this coming?
Is the world now in the state that George Orwell described 80 years ago in one of the greatest of all dystopian works of literature?
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
Is the world now in the state that George Orwell described 80 years ago in one of the greatest of all dystopian works of literature?
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
Three empires: did Orwell see this coming?
Is the world now in the state that George Orwell described 80 years ago in one of the greatest of all dystopian works of literature?
westenglandbylines.co.uk
June 3, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Three empires: did Orwell see this coming?
Is the world now in the state that George Orwell described 80 years ago in one of the greatest of all dystopian works of literature?
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
Is the world now in the state that George Orwell described 80 years ago in one of the greatest of all dystopian works of literature?
westenglandbylines.co.uk/news/world/t...
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Really and truly - we need to get a grip on stopping destroying nature.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects
A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides
www.theguardian.com
June 4, 2025 at 8:45 AM
Really and truly - we need to get a grip on stopping destroying nature.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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A lot of us are *extremely* worried about pesticides.
But the point is: mass insect die-off is now happening due to climate breakdown, even where pesticides aren't a factor.
Nature is being attacked on just about every front there is, and needs *every last one* of us to step up in its defence.
But the point is: mass insect die-off is now happening due to climate breakdown, even where pesticides aren't a factor.
Nature is being attacked on just about every front there is, and needs *every last one* of us to step up in its defence.
Surely liberal use of pesticides across the globe is also having a massive effect? No-one seems too worried about that...
June 4, 2025 at 8:12 AM
A lot of us are *extremely* worried about pesticides.
But the point is: mass insect die-off is now happening due to climate breakdown, even where pesticides aren't a factor.
Nature is being attacked on just about every front there is, and needs *every last one* of us to step up in its defence.
But the point is: mass insect die-off is now happening due to climate breakdown, even where pesticides aren't a factor.
Nature is being attacked on just about every front there is, and needs *every last one* of us to step up in its defence.
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HHDL Congratulates Carney, Canada
“I am an admirer of Canada, a multicultural society which enjoys a vibrant democracy.
I wish you every success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Canada and in contributing to global peace and stability.”
www.dalailama.com/news/congrat...
“I am an admirer of Canada, a multicultural society which enjoys a vibrant democracy.
I wish you every success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Canada and in contributing to global peace and stability.”
www.dalailama.com/news/congrat...
April 29, 2025 at 2:29 PM
HHDL Congratulates Carney, Canada
“I am an admirer of Canada, a multicultural society which enjoys a vibrant democracy.
I wish you every success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Canada and in contributing to global peace and stability.”
www.dalailama.com/news/congrat...
“I am an admirer of Canada, a multicultural society which enjoys a vibrant democracy.
I wish you every success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Canada and in contributing to global peace and stability.”
www.dalailama.com/news/congrat...
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Forget all the annoying stuff in the world for a few seconds and enjoy the natural beauty of Brazil’s Seven-coloured Tanager (Tangara fastuosa) Photo: Luiz Cavalcanti Damasceno
May 31, 2025 at 6:03 AM
Forget all the annoying stuff in the world for a few seconds and enjoy the natural beauty of Brazil’s Seven-coloured Tanager (Tangara fastuosa) Photo: Luiz Cavalcanti Damasceno
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I am proud to be a (non-celebrity!) signatory to the #TakingThePip letter sent to Starmer and the government. We “demand that the government withdraw its inhumane and catastrophic plans to cut disability benefits.” This is nothing less than “cruelty by policy.” tinyurl.com/3cmv43a9
June 1, 2025 at 7:49 AM
I am proud to be a (non-celebrity!) signatory to the #TakingThePip letter sent to Starmer and the government. We “demand that the government withdraw its inhumane and catastrophic plans to cut disability benefits.” This is nothing less than “cruelty by policy.” tinyurl.com/3cmv43a9
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The best and most meaningful way to spend what time we have on Earth?
Enjoying a love affair with our living biosphere and all its life (including us), while stuck into the fight for our collective survival.
*Everyone* has a vital role to play. 🌍
Enjoying a love affair with our living biosphere and all its life (including us), while stuck into the fight for our collective survival.
*Everyone* has a vital role to play. 🌍
June 1, 2025 at 5:04 AM
The best and most meaningful way to spend what time we have on Earth?
Enjoying a love affair with our living biosphere and all its life (including us), while stuck into the fight for our collective survival.
*Everyone* has a vital role to play. 🌍
Enjoying a love affair with our living biosphere and all its life (including us), while stuck into the fight for our collective survival.
*Everyone* has a vital role to play. 🌍
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If you’re not familiar with Peter Thiel and Palantir, now is the time to get familiar… quickly!
The evil here is off the charts with the media largely ignoring it.
The evil here is off the charts with the media largely ignoring it.
June 1, 2025 at 2:44 AM
If you’re not familiar with Peter Thiel and Palantir, now is the time to get familiar… quickly!
The evil here is off the charts with the media largely ignoring it.
The evil here is off the charts with the media largely ignoring it.
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The reason Farage is against
a wealth tax on multi-millionaires
is because he is a multi-millionaires
a wealth tax on multi-millionaires
is because he is a multi-millionaires
June 1, 2025 at 8:40 AM
The reason Farage is against
a wealth tax on multi-millionaires
is because he is a multi-millionaires
a wealth tax on multi-millionaires
is because he is a multi-millionaires
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I shouldn't go to social things. They make me feel bad on a number of levels.
Might need to go for A Big Walk to sort my head out.
Might need to go for A Big Walk to sort my head out.
June 1, 2025 at 7:16 AM
I shouldn't go to social things. They make me feel bad on a number of levels.
Might need to go for A Big Walk to sort my head out.
Might need to go for A Big Walk to sort my head out.
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A big intervention from the GM mayor just ahead of the Spending Review...notable how wide-ranging the policies he sets out are (to rapturous applause at the @compassoffice.bsky.social conference)
📣 New: Andy Burnham has set out a wide-ranging critique of the government and alternative left policy programme in an impassioned speech to a progressive conference.
He suggests Labour must move beyond "factionalism" and "too much timidity in our offer".
labourlist.org/2025/05/andy...
He suggests Labour must move beyond "factionalism" and "too much timidity in our offer".
labourlist.org/2025/05/andy...
'Too much timidity and factionalism': Burnham issues a radical rallying cry - LabourList
Greater Manchester mayor Andy Burnham has set out a wide-ranging critique of the government and alternative left policy…
labourlist.org
May 31, 2025 at 4:39 PM
A big intervention from the GM mayor just ahead of the Spending Review...notable how wide-ranging the policies he sets out are (to rapturous applause at the @compassoffice.bsky.social conference)
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Have a fabulous sparkly Sunday everyone. The jewel in the archway of St Michael's tower on Glastonbury Tor.
June 1, 2025 at 8:09 AM
Have a fabulous sparkly Sunday everyone. The jewel in the archway of St Michael's tower on Glastonbury Tor.
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Agroecology promotes culture and food traditions 🍲🎶🧺 — preserving identity and wisdom through local flavors. #Agroecology #FoodCulture #LocalTraditions
Learn about agroecology initiatives in: agroecologymap.org/en/locations...
Learn about agroecology initiatives in: agroecologymap.org/en/locations...
May 30, 2025 at 11:04 AM
Agroecology promotes culture and food traditions 🍲🎶🧺 — preserving identity and wisdom through local flavors. #Agroecology #FoodCulture #LocalTraditions
Learn about agroecology initiatives in: agroecologymap.org/en/locations...
Learn about agroecology initiatives in: agroecologymap.org/en/locations...
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The year is 2125. Earth is burning, apes have taken over the world, there is still war in the Middle East, everyone has a podcast and gillette razors now have 137 blades.
May 29, 2025 at 11:06 AM
The year is 2125. Earth is burning, apes have taken over the world, there is still war in the Middle East, everyone has a podcast and gillette razors now have 137 blades.
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This is big - Scotland could make Ecocide a crime. It won’t be alone if it does - there’s a global push to make this happen. And why not, we have crimes against humanity - why not crimes against nature and the environment. Laws are how we stop bad stuff happening.
buff.ly/Cl3o2lp.
buff.ly/Cl3o2lp.
May 29, 2025 at 10:46 AM
This is big - Scotland could make Ecocide a crime. It won’t be alone if it does - there’s a global push to make this happen. And why not, we have crimes against humanity - why not crimes against nature and the environment. Laws are how we stop bad stuff happening.
buff.ly/Cl3o2lp.
buff.ly/Cl3o2lp.
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Your regular reminder that:
- Renewables are THE cheapest form of energy
- New North Sea oil & gas WON'T bring down the UK's energy costs
- WIND IS CHEAPER THAN OIL & GAS
- the sun is also RIGHT THERE
- Renewables are THE cheapest form of energy
- New North Sea oil & gas WON'T bring down the UK's energy costs
- WIND IS CHEAPER THAN OIL & GAS
- the sun is also RIGHT THERE
May 23, 2025 at 4:36 PM
Your regular reminder that:
- Renewables are THE cheapest form of energy
- New North Sea oil & gas WON'T bring down the UK's energy costs
- WIND IS CHEAPER THAN OIL & GAS
- the sun is also RIGHT THERE
- Renewables are THE cheapest form of energy
- New North Sea oil & gas WON'T bring down the UK's energy costs
- WIND IS CHEAPER THAN OIL & GAS
- the sun is also RIGHT THERE
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Byline Times: 'MPs Need to Listen to the Scientists, Not the Oligarchs’ — Scientists Sound the Climate Alarm at Westminster
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/c...
'MPs Need to Listen to the Scientists, Not the Oligarchs’ — Scientists Sound the Climate Alarm at Westminster
Chris Packham was joined by more than 150 scientists in a demonstration urging Westminster to start listening to the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change
bylinetimes.com
May 19, 2025 at 10:56 AM
Byline Times: 'MPs Need to Listen to the Scientists, Not the Oligarchs’ — Scientists Sound the Climate Alarm at Westminster
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/c...
bylinetimes.com/2025/05/19/c...
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Paleontologist on R4 talking about fossilised Y-fronts and sounding like someone who has cornered you at festival and is asking if you have ever REALLY looked at your hands
May 26, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Paleontologist on R4 talking about fossilised Y-fronts and sounding like someone who has cornered you at festival and is asking if you have ever REALLY looked at your hands
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Over the last 50yrs, we have been sold the LIE that we are unable to afford the most fundamental basics of society:
- road maintenance
- clean water
- public transport systems
- a postal network
This is so public money can be siphoned off through goverment contracts & subsidies into private hands.
- road maintenance
- clean water
- public transport systems
- a postal network
This is so public money can be siphoned off through goverment contracts & subsidies into private hands.
May 26, 2025 at 7:28 AM
Over the last 50yrs, we have been sold the LIE that we are unable to afford the most fundamental basics of society:
- road maintenance
- clean water
- public transport systems
- a postal network
This is so public money can be siphoned off through goverment contracts & subsidies into private hands.
- road maintenance
- clean water
- public transport systems
- a postal network
This is so public money can be siphoned off through goverment contracts & subsidies into private hands.
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Dear BBC I do not want to know on a daily basis what Fartrage thinks, is doing or say. So just STFU
May 26, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Dear BBC I do not want to know on a daily basis what Fartrage thinks, is doing or say. So just STFU
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3This case is in danger of setting a precedent. We are under the real threat from political parties, who see our rights under the ECHR, as a restriction of the corporate state they want to inflict upon us. The outcome of this compensation fiasco could give the green light for corporate abuses. End
May 26, 2025 at 9:21 AM
3This case is in danger of setting a precedent. We are under the real threat from political parties, who see our rights under the ECHR, as a restriction of the corporate state they want to inflict upon us. The outcome of this compensation fiasco could give the green light for corporate abuses. End