ForthWrite2
@forthwrite2.bsky.social
Scottish & European. Writer mostly, now; was lecturer. Love literature, culture, languages, natural world. Environment & climate issues. Fed up with X.
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France’s birds start to show signs of recovery after bee-harming pesticide ban
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
France’s birds start to show signs of recovery after bee-harming pesticide ban
Analysis shows small hike in populations of insect-eating species after 2018 ruling, but full recovery may take decades
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 6:26 PM
France’s birds start to show signs of recovery after bee-harming pesticide ban
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Fossil fuels are the source material for most plastics + for the chemicals added to them. As firms lose their iron grip on energy production, indications are they're shifting to using oil + gas for plastic production, which has more than doubled since 2000 + looks set rise 40% in the next 10 years.
November 17, 2025 at 11:17 AM
Fossil fuels are the source material for most plastics + for the chemicals added to them. As firms lose their iron grip on energy production, indications are they're shifting to using oil + gas for plastic production, which has more than doubled since 2000 + looks set rise 40% in the next 10 years.
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✊ We need to reform the climate negotiations process and make sure the voices of people on the frontlines, not the voices of polluters, are taking center stage. ✊
READ CIEL's analysis: www.ciel.org/news/531-car...
READ CIEL's analysis: www.ciel.org/news/531-car...
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
✊ We need to reform the climate negotiations process and make sure the voices of people on the frontlines, not the voices of polluters, are taking center stage. ✊
READ CIEL's analysis: www.ciel.org/news/531-car...
READ CIEL's analysis: www.ciel.org/news/531-car...
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👀 While the fossil fuel industry sells carbon capture as a means of “cleaning up” their carbon emissions, more than 70% of captured carbon is used to extract more oil.
Carbon capture 🟰 More #FossilFuel extraction.
Carbon capture 🟰 More #FossilFuel extraction.
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
👀 While the fossil fuel industry sells carbon capture as a means of “cleaning up” their carbon emissions, more than 70% of captured carbon is used to extract more oil.
Carbon capture 🟰 More #FossilFuel extraction.
Carbon capture 🟰 More #FossilFuel extraction.
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What is the big deal? #CarbonCapture could worsen the #ClimateCrisis.
Polluters push carbon capture and storage as a means of trapping their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, transporting them, and burying them underground.
The technology is:
👿 dangerous,
👿 expensive, and
👿 proven to fail.
Polluters push carbon capture and storage as a means of trapping their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, transporting them, and burying them underground.
The technology is:
👿 dangerous,
👿 expensive, and
👿 proven to fail.
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
What is the big deal? #CarbonCapture could worsen the #ClimateCrisis.
Polluters push carbon capture and storage as a means of trapping their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, transporting them, and burying them underground.
The technology is:
👿 dangerous,
👿 expensive, and
👿 proven to fail.
Polluters push carbon capture and storage as a means of trapping their carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions, transporting them, and burying them underground.
The technology is:
👿 dangerous,
👿 expensive, and
👿 proven to fail.
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😱 The high number of #CCS lobbyists at #COP30 highlights the large amounts of energy and power the fossil fuel industry is investing to secure its future by selling the idea that governments and companies can 'clean' their use of coal, oil, and gas by capturing and 'managing' emissions.
November 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
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📣 BREAKING
At least 531 lobbyists for groups that advocate for a misguided technology that prolongs #FossilFuel use (aka Carbon Capture & Storage #CCS) have gained access to the #COP30 climate talks.
Read: sg.news.yahoo.com/carbon-captu...
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At least 531 lobbyists for groups that advocate for a misguided technology that prolongs #FossilFuel use (aka Carbon Capture & Storage #CCS) have gained access to the #COP30 climate talks.
Read: sg.news.yahoo.com/carbon-captu...
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November 17, 2025 at 7:12 AM
📣 BREAKING
At least 531 lobbyists for groups that advocate for a misguided technology that prolongs #FossilFuel use (aka Carbon Capture & Storage #CCS) have gained access to the #COP30 climate talks.
Read: sg.news.yahoo.com/carbon-captu...
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At least 531 lobbyists for groups that advocate for a misguided technology that prolongs #FossilFuel use (aka Carbon Capture & Storage #CCS) have gained access to the #COP30 climate talks.
Read: sg.news.yahoo.com/carbon-captu...
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UK govt's war on bats & newts - update
UK Govt still sees this war as necessary to unblock infrastructure projects
But the Environmental Audit Committee of MPs, said nature was being scapegoated, wasn't a block to growth, and is necessary for resilient towns
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK Govt still sees this war as necessary to unblock infrastructure projects
But the Environmental Audit Committee of MPs, said nature was being scapegoated, wasn't a block to growth, and is necessary for resilient towns
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 17, 2025 at 7:56 AM
UK govt's war on bats & newts - update
UK Govt still sees this war as necessary to unblock infrastructure projects
But the Environmental Audit Committee of MPs, said nature was being scapegoated, wasn't a block to growth, and is necessary for resilient towns
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
UK Govt still sees this war as necessary to unblock infrastructure projects
But the Environmental Audit Committee of MPs, said nature was being scapegoated, wasn't a block to growth, and is necessary for resilient towns
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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I put swift bricks into our parapet wall a couple of years ago. Still no joy attracting any tenants but hope springs eternal! If you’re doing any works to high up walls and roofs it’s worth considering adding some
Swift bricks to the mix
Swift bricks to the mix
November 17, 2025 at 7:45 AM
I put swift bricks into our parapet wall a couple of years ago. Still no joy attracting any tenants but hope springs eternal! If you’re doing any works to high up walls and roofs it’s worth considering adding some
Swift bricks to the mix
Swift bricks to the mix
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Your periodic reminder that climate change means levels of migration will increase sharply in the coming years and we either find an effective and humane way to manage that or we invite ever more chaos and suffering.
November 17, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Your periodic reminder that climate change means levels of migration will increase sharply in the coming years and we either find an effective and humane way to manage that or we invite ever more chaos and suffering.
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The US has drafted a coin featuring Trump. Here’s a better way to immortalize him | Robert Reich
The US has drafted a coin featuring Trump. Here’s a better way to immortalize him | Robert Reich
It is our solemn duty to ensure he is remembered for all he has done and may still do to destroy US democracy
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:34 PM
The US has drafted a coin featuring Trump. Here’s a better way to immortalize him | Robert Reich
'Trump is moving to immortalize himself with his name etched far and wide. '
Like emperors & fascist dictators.
#Trump
Like emperors & fascist dictators.
#Trump
The US has drafted a coin featuring Trump. Here’s a better way to immortalize him | Robert Reich
The US has drafted a coin featuring Trump. Here’s a better way to immortalize him | Robert Reich
It is our solemn duty to ensure he is remembered for all he has done and may still do to destroy US democracy
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 5:42 PM
'Trump is moving to immortalize himself with his name etched far and wide. '
Like emperors & fascist dictators.
#Trump
Like emperors & fascist dictators.
#Trump
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With all the recent intense rainfall, many parts of the woods are gloriously full of water.
The forests, bogs, + other wild habitats we've removed once retained colossal amounts of water, preventing flooding downstream.
Between that and climate breakdown, we're creating a perfect storm for floods.
The forests, bogs, + other wild habitats we've removed once retained colossal amounts of water, preventing flooding downstream.
Between that and climate breakdown, we're creating a perfect storm for floods.
November 16, 2025 at 6:34 AM
With all the recent intense rainfall, many parts of the woods are gloriously full of water.
The forests, bogs, + other wild habitats we've removed once retained colossal amounts of water, preventing flooding downstream.
Between that and climate breakdown, we're creating a perfect storm for floods.
The forests, bogs, + other wild habitats we've removed once retained colossal amounts of water, preventing flooding downstream.
Between that and climate breakdown, we're creating a perfect storm for floods.
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Labour’s latest attack on asylum seekers is cruel & counterproductive. How does it help community cohesion to hold threat of deportation over vulnerable people? We don’t need an arms race with the hard right over asylum, we need safe routes & European cooperation #bbclaurak
November 16, 2025 at 10:20 AM
Labour’s latest attack on asylum seekers is cruel & counterproductive. How does it help community cohesion to hold threat of deportation over vulnerable people? We don’t need an arms race with the hard right over asylum, we need safe routes & European cooperation #bbclaurak
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This is exactly what we’ve been saying for months and have the evidence to back it up. Unlike the government who have zero evidence or justification for their approach. They are basically destroying what’s left of our wildlife to line the pockets of the big housing companies.
This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 4:24 PM
This is exactly what we’ve been saying for months and have the evidence to back it up. Unlike the government who have zero evidence or justification for their approach. They are basically destroying what’s left of our wildlife to line the pockets of the big housing companies.
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We now live in a political climate where Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, the repulsive racist who likes to call himself 'Tommy Robinson' is today gleefully celebrating the actions of a Labour government...
Where did it all go wrong?
Vote @greenparty.org.uk !
Where did it all go wrong?
Vote @greenparty.org.uk !
November 16, 2025 at 3:57 PM
We now live in a political climate where Stephen Yaxley-Lennon, the repulsive racist who likes to call himself 'Tommy Robinson' is today gleefully celebrating the actions of a Labour government...
Where did it all go wrong?
Vote @greenparty.org.uk !
Where did it all go wrong?
Vote @greenparty.org.uk !
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The truth is that government is ignoring the need to prepare for severe climate breakdown impacts - flood, heat, drought, storm, crop failures
Even to the extent of suppressing the recent Joint Intelligence Committee climate report
@johnharris1969
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Even to the extent of suppressing the recent Joint Intelligence Committee climate report
@johnharris1969
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Flooded and forgotten: the UK’s waters are rising and we’re being kept in the dark | John Harris
Rescue operations in Wales, submerged railway lines in Cornwall – these events are ever more common. So why have we utterly failed to prepare, asks Guardian columnist John Harris
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 2:33 PM
The truth is that government is ignoring the need to prepare for severe climate breakdown impacts - flood, heat, drought, storm, crop failures
Even to the extent of suppressing the recent Joint Intelligence Committee climate report
@johnharris1969
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Even to the extent of suppressing the recent Joint Intelligence Committee climate report
@johnharris1969
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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Absolutely not. Shame on every single sitting Labour MP who doesn’t come out against this today.
November 16, 2025 at 1:18 PM
Absolutely not. Shame on every single sitting Labour MP who doesn’t come out against this today.
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This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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This rancid trash understands the significance of Labour's anti-refugee policies.
November 16, 2025 at 10:43 AM
This rancid trash understands the significance of Labour's anti-refugee policies.
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Tommy Robinson is claiming credit for the language/policy being used by the Labour government (about deporting people found to be refugees once their home country is deemed safe)
November 15, 2025 at 9:34 PM
Tommy Robinson is claiming credit for the language/policy being used by the Labour government (about deporting people found to be refugees once their home country is deemed safe)
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At last science has established how old a small boat has to be for a Brexit-voting area to be proud of it
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
Rare bronze and iron age log boats reveal details of Cambridgeshire prehistory
Well-preserved oak and maple boats used for transport and fishing to be displayed in Peterborough
www.theguardian.com
November 14, 2025 at 12:40 AM
At last science has established how old a small boat has to be for a Brexit-voting area to be proud of it
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
www.theguardian.com/science/2025...
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It's real, and it's mind-blowing.
A complete lack of awareness and a national embarrassment.
A complete lack of awareness and a national embarrassment.
Just some British patriots in Benidorm, taking over a street in Spain to shout in their own language about unwanted foreigners. It’s a blessing that they are too thick to understand irony.
November 15, 2025 at 11:34 AM
It's real, and it's mind-blowing.
A complete lack of awareness and a national embarrassment.
A complete lack of awareness and a national embarrassment.
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Can I please ask all my followers in the US (a surprising number from Kansas for some reason, which is epic) to pass two messages on for your orange grievance merchant in chief?
First - Leave the BBC out of your lying mouth.
Second - #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles.
Please and thank you.
First - Leave the BBC out of your lying mouth.
Second - #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles.
Please and thank you.
Trumplethinskin Goes After the BBC - Because Facts Keep Hurting His Feelings
The man who demanded people "fight like hell" now insists the real injury was a slightly compressed quote on Panorama.
www.bearlypolitics.co.uk
November 15, 2025 at 11:58 AM
Can I please ask all my followers in the US (a surprising number from Kansas for some reason, which is epic) to pass two messages on for your orange grievance merchant in chief?
First - Leave the BBC out of your lying mouth.
Second - #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles.
Please and thank you.
First - Leave the BBC out of your lying mouth.
Second - #ReleaseTheEpsteinFiles.
Please and thank you.