Elizabeth Acheson
@eacheson.bsky.social
Maven and a firm believer in reasoned discussion as the solution to all things (unless the other side is just wrong!).
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Consumer choice can play a substantial role in mitigating the climate and biodiversity crises. One important decision is to choose pecans over almonds. Read more at Our Trees.
Tom Kimmerer (@tomkimmerer)
The simultaneous crises of climate change and biodiversity loss have to be addressed at the national and international level, but consumer choice can shift markets in a positive direction. Let’s consi...
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November 3, 2025 at 5:09 PM
Consumer choice can play a substantial role in mitigating the climate and biodiversity crises. One important decision is to choose pecans over almonds. Read more at Our Trees.
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Jackdaws by the north Winterborne chalk stream.
November 14, 2025 at 7:27 PM
Jackdaws by the north Winterborne chalk stream.
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Had a marvellous evening yesterday listening to @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social talking here in York, thanks to Toppings. (Very much looking forward to the HUGE new branch of Toppings opening here next year; I fear I might actually take up residence).
November 13, 2025 at 9:25 PM
Had a marvellous evening yesterday listening to @drjaninaramirez.bsky.social talking here in York, thanks to Toppings. (Very much looking forward to the HUGE new branch of Toppings opening here next year; I fear I might actually take up residence).
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Notably cheerful lion, Exeter Cathedral.
November 12, 2025 at 8:55 PM
Notably cheerful lion, Exeter Cathedral.
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Sat in for this interview (as a tech) and was utterly fascinated by the conversation. The fact that we so often think of democracy/not-democracy as a binary is at the core of why we rarely see authoritarianism coming.
It's time to wise up. Thank you @srd.bsky.social for such a wise explanation.
It's time to wise up. Thank you @srd.bsky.social for such a wise explanation.
It was my great pleasure to speak to @srd.bsky.social about competitive authoritarianism and what it means for our age. podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Are we living in an age of competitive authoritarianism
Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 11/11/2025 · 47m
podcasts.apple.com
November 12, 2025 at 7:58 AM
Sat in for this interview (as a tech) and was utterly fascinated by the conversation. The fact that we so often think of democracy/not-democracy as a binary is at the core of why we rarely see authoritarianism coming.
It's time to wise up. Thank you @srd.bsky.social for such a wise explanation.
It's time to wise up. Thank you @srd.bsky.social for such a wise explanation.
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Which is why I recommend @bankuet.bsky.social, and additionally they enable food banks to get what they are short of.
This is what I try to always tell people: food banks can do way more with your money than you can, due to bulk buying deals. And they can do way, way more with your money than with the canned goods you didn’t want to eat
spoke with the executive director of my local food bank today and got this really incredible line: "if you donate 1 can of green beans, we can give away 1 can of green beans. but if you donate a dollar, we can give away 6 cans of green beans"
November 11, 2025 at 9:58 PM
Which is why I recommend @bankuet.bsky.social, and additionally they enable food banks to get what they are short of.
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This is absolutely the best way I’ve ever heard North American deer described, hands down.
A small heard of 15-20 insurance claims just sitting around in the dark, staring at you, waiting.
November 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
This is absolutely the best way I’ve ever heard North American deer described, hands down.
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Hallo - somebody is sending out fake emails to fellow writers that purportedly from me but I never send unsolicited emaisl directly to people. Please ignore like that. Thank you for you attention on this matter. 😀
November 11, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Hallo - somebody is sending out fake emails to fellow writers that purportedly from me but I never send unsolicited emaisl directly to people. Please ignore like that. Thank you for you attention on this matter. 😀
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I’m giving an online talk on Thursday evening at 8pm (UK time) about Birds & Flight. It’s free to RSPB members but anyone can join for a donation. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-by-le...
Talk by Lev Parikian: Birds and Flight
Join nature writer Lev Parikian for a fascinating, entertaining talk about the marvel of flight, focusing on a variety of bird species
www.eventbrite.co.uk
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
I’m giving an online talk on Thursday evening at 8pm (UK time) about Birds & Flight. It’s free to RSPB members but anyone can join for a donation. www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/talk-by-le...
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November 10, 2025 at 11:30 AM
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There are many subtle and complex arguments one can have about the future of the BBC — but I guarantee you that no other channel or streaming service will be as committed to factual programming, children’s education, history shows, religious discussion, poetry, arts, or state of the nation debate
November 10, 2025 at 12:48 PM
There are many subtle and complex arguments one can have about the future of the BBC — but I guarantee you that no other channel or streaming service will be as committed to factual programming, children’s education, history shows, religious discussion, poetry, arts, or state of the nation debate
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If you're getting ready for Christmas and want to add that home-made touch to your decorations, we've got OODLES of festive craft workshops coming up where you can make wreaths, baubles, tree ornaments and more - starting this weekend!
Check out the list via whatsonreading.com/themes/chris...
Check out the list via whatsonreading.com/themes/chris...
November 10, 2025 at 12:14 PM
If you're getting ready for Christmas and want to add that home-made touch to your decorations, we've got OODLES of festive craft workshops coming up where you can make wreaths, baubles, tree ornaments and more - starting this weekend!
Check out the list via whatsonreading.com/themes/chris...
Check out the list via whatsonreading.com/themes/chris...
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The BBC is the latest part of ‘the public realm’ to feel the wrath of the right.
The playbook is wearyingly similar.
Underfund them. Hold them (piously) to the highest standards. Pillory them for all errors. And then co-opt, or neuter, them. 1/2
The playbook is wearyingly similar.
Underfund them. Hold them (piously) to the highest standards. Pillory them for all errors. And then co-opt, or neuter, them. 1/2
November 10, 2025 at 8:32 AM
The BBC is the latest part of ‘the public realm’ to feel the wrath of the right.
The playbook is wearyingly similar.
Underfund them. Hold them (piously) to the highest standards. Pillory them for all errors. And then co-opt, or neuter, them. 1/2
The playbook is wearyingly similar.
Underfund them. Hold them (piously) to the highest standards. Pillory them for all errors. And then co-opt, or neuter, them. 1/2
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This is absolutely nuts
Trump did incite the January 6 riot. Splicing a video to make that point is shoddy editorial but hardly a resignation event
When BBC is needed more than ever, Telegraph/Boris Johnson running the show
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
Trump did incite the January 6 riot. Splicing a video to make that point is shoddy editorial but hardly a resignation event
When BBC is needed more than ever, Telegraph/Boris Johnson running the show
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
BBC director general Tim Davie and News CEO Deborah Turness resign over Trump documentary edit
Davie says
www.bbc.co.uk
November 9, 2025 at 6:12 PM
This is absolutely nuts
Trump did incite the January 6 riot. Splicing a video to make that point is shoddy editorial but hardly a resignation event
When BBC is needed more than ever, Telegraph/Boris Johnson running the show
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
Trump did incite the January 6 riot. Splicing a video to make that point is shoddy editorial but hardly a resignation event
When BBC is needed more than ever, Telegraph/Boris Johnson running the show
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cd...
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... but I look only upwards and my fear passes. As happens in dreams, a voice says: “Notice this, this is it!” And I look more and more into the infinite above me and feel that I am becoming calm.
...
“See that you remember.”
~ Leo Tolstoy, 'A Confession'
🎨 Nino Chakvetadze
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“See that you remember.”
~ Leo Tolstoy, 'A Confession'
🎨 Nino Chakvetadze
November 9, 2025 at 3:35 PM
... but I look only upwards and my fear passes. As happens in dreams, a voice says: “Notice this, this is it!” And I look more and more into the infinite above me and feel that I am becoming calm.
...
“See that you remember.”
~ Leo Tolstoy, 'A Confession'
🎨 Nino Chakvetadze
...
“See that you remember.”
~ Leo Tolstoy, 'A Confession'
🎨 Nino Chakvetadze
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Sunset over Keble College Chapel
November 9, 2025 at 9:07 AM
Sunset over Keble College Chapel
Sun breaking through the early morning fog to catch the upper windows of Thames Tower in Reading
November 9, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Sun breaking through the early morning fog to catch the upper windows of Thames Tower in Reading
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Berry palette, November.
As ever zoom in to the details if anxiety's lurking - looking at botanical patterns helps us recover from stress 60% more quickly.
Also the pink Rowan & spindle...I mean...Barbie berries🍒💅🩷
As ever zoom in to the details if anxiety's lurking - looking at botanical patterns helps us recover from stress 60% more quickly.
Also the pink Rowan & spindle...I mean...Barbie berries🍒💅🩷
November 8, 2025 at 1:47 PM
Berry palette, November.
As ever zoom in to the details if anxiety's lurking - looking at botanical patterns helps us recover from stress 60% more quickly.
Also the pink Rowan & spindle...I mean...Barbie berries🍒💅🩷
As ever zoom in to the details if anxiety's lurking - looking at botanical patterns helps us recover from stress 60% more quickly.
Also the pink Rowan & spindle...I mean...Barbie berries🍒💅🩷
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#RecipeOfTheDay is Roast Quinces! Though actually I’m not sure this even qualifies as a recipe, since all you do is quarter them and roast them. But if you’ve never cooked with quince before, this is an excellent place to start. www.nigella.com/recipes/roas...
November 8, 2025 at 11:17 AM
#RecipeOfTheDay is Roast Quinces! Though actually I’m not sure this even qualifies as a recipe, since all you do is quarter them and roast them. But if you’ve never cooked with quince before, this is an excellent place to start. www.nigella.com/recipes/roas...
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The most incredible library in the world, @bodleian.ox.ac.uk opened to OTD 1602, through the energy, money & commitment of Sir Thomas Bodley. It began with 5k books, & now more than 22m, with 2m+reader visits a year, & multi-million online users across the globe. Privilged to be its 25th librarian!
November 8, 2025 at 7:20 AM
The most incredible library in the world, @bodleian.ox.ac.uk opened to OTD 1602, through the energy, money & commitment of Sir Thomas Bodley. It began with 5k books, & now more than 22m, with 2m+reader visits a year, & multi-million online users across the globe. Privilged to be its 25th librarian!
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i mean, gilt yields are pretty well behaved for a situation where apparently everyone in the City thinks we're gonna default
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November 6, 2025 at 9:25 AM
i mean, gilt yields are pretty well behaved for a situation where apparently everyone in the City thinks we're gonna default
on.ft.com/43eNFhX
on.ft.com/43eNFhX
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It's been a v rough year for me with a full breakdown & trying to get back on my feet financially since then. If you come across this post it would help me *so much* if you could retweet my post above👆 about my Etsy shop-it will put the things I make in front of more eyes. Thankyou 🌿
November 5, 2025 at 9:28 PM
It's been a v rough year for me with a full breakdown & trying to get back on my feet financially since then. If you come across this post it would help me *so much* if you could retweet my post above👆 about my Etsy shop-it will put the things I make in front of more eyes. Thankyou 🌿
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We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
“It broke my heart, that was my savings towards a new car,” one woman who paid Milne tens of thousands of pounds told us. “He has just wiped me out.”
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
Who is Andrew Milne - the solicitor sending "very aggressive" letters to Sheffield homeowners?
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk/a-london-law...
A London lawyer bought hundreds of Sheffield freeholds. Then the ‘very aggressive’ letters arrived
Exclusive: The Tribune can reveal that Andrew Milne has threatened leaseholders with high court action. It ‘broke my heart’ one woman says
www.sheffieldtribune.co.uk
November 6, 2025 at 7:54 PM
We’ve made this investigation free to read because so many people in Sheffield are affected by this story.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
Our journalists have been knocking on doors for weeks and we’ve had to employ lawyers because of the legal threats made against us.
We can only do this kind of journalism with your support.
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EXTREMELY excited that the superb foreign policy podcast Behind The Lines is now part of the Quiet Riot family of shows and WHO better to kick us off than the marvellous @emilythornberry.bsky.social
And a huge welcome to @snellarthur.bsky.social
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podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
And a huge welcome to @snellarthur.bsky.social
🎧👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
Emily Thornberry on British Foreign Policy
Podcast Episode · Behind The Lines with Arthur Snell · 05/11/2025 · 56m
podcasts.apple.com
November 5, 2025 at 2:43 PM
EXTREMELY excited that the superb foreign policy podcast Behind The Lines is now part of the Quiet Riot family of shows and WHO better to kick us off than the marvellous @emilythornberry.bsky.social
And a huge welcome to @snellarthur.bsky.social
🎧👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
And a huge welcome to @snellarthur.bsky.social
🎧👇
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/b...
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So now we’re supposed to *pay* them to take our jobs, destroy our planet, and talk our kids into suicide?
BREAKING: OpenAI is requesting US government support to help guarantee financing for the massive investments in AI chips and data centers it needs for expansion, per Bloomberg.
November 6, 2025 at 2:00 AM
So now we’re supposed to *pay* them to take our jobs, destroy our planet, and talk our kids into suicide?