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Save the Children says Palestinians are sheltering at home as Israeli raids injure dozens and lead to mass arrests.
Palestinians forced into lockdown as Israel’s West Bank assault continues
Save the Children says Palestinians are sheltering at home as Israeli raids injure dozens and lead to mass arrests.
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 11:30 PM
Save the Children says Palestinians are sheltering at home as Israeli raids injure dozens and lead to mass arrests.
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Aviation has to end.
But I have a bit of an issue with the livestock image which is far far worse than all aviation. We normalize and degrade livestock without noticing it sometimes?
Pigs can’t see daylight and cannot move around. They live in their own poop.
But I have a bit of an issue with the livestock image which is far far worse than all aviation. We normalize and degrade livestock without noticing it sometimes?
Pigs can’t see daylight and cannot move around. They live in their own poop.
November 28, 2025 at 1:54 PM
Aviation has to end.
But I have a bit of an issue with the livestock image which is far far worse than all aviation. We normalize and degrade livestock without noticing it sometimes?
Pigs can’t see daylight and cannot move around. They live in their own poop.
But I have a bit of an issue with the livestock image which is far far worse than all aviation. We normalize and degrade livestock without noticing it sometimes?
Pigs can’t see daylight and cannot move around. They live in their own poop.
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Stag likely beheaded in Dublin parkland so antlers could be used as 'sick trophy'
And if the culprit is found - they will fine a few quid and tell not to be such a naughty boy
Ireland laws on nature cruelty are a sick joke too
www.thejournal.ie/deer-beheade...
And if the culprit is found - they will fine a few quid and tell not to be such a naughty boy
Ireland laws on nature cruelty are a sick joke too
www.thejournal.ie/deer-beheade...
Stag likely beheaded in Dublin parkland so antlers could be used as 'sick trophy'
The Irish Deer Commission said they had never seen such a ‘brutal wildlife crime’ where the corpse was left to rot.
www.thejournal.ie
November 29, 2025 at 1:23 AM
Stag likely beheaded in Dublin parkland so antlers could be used as 'sick trophy'
And if the culprit is found - they will fine a few quid and tell not to be such a naughty boy
Ireland laws on nature cruelty are a sick joke too
www.thejournal.ie/deer-beheade...
And if the culprit is found - they will fine a few quid and tell not to be such a naughty boy
Ireland laws on nature cruelty are a sick joke too
www.thejournal.ie/deer-beheade...
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Unprecedented levels of forever chemicals found in dolphins and whales
There is no place to hide from these toxic chemicals that are everywhere even in the depths of the deep sea ocean
phys.org/news/2025-11...
There is no place to hide from these toxic chemicals that are everywhere even in the depths of the deep sea ocean
phys.org/news/2025-11...
Unprecedented levels of forever chemicals found in dolphins and whales
New research has revealed that marine mammals who live far below the ocean's surface are not immune from the burden of toxic forever chemicals, with whales and dolphins showing unprecedented levels of...
phys.org
November 29, 2025 at 2:02 AM
Unprecedented levels of forever chemicals found in dolphins and whales
There is no place to hide from these toxic chemicals that are everywhere even in the depths of the deep sea ocean
phys.org/news/2025-11...
There is no place to hide from these toxic chemicals that are everywhere even in the depths of the deep sea ocean
phys.org/news/2025-11...
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Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights.
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights
Bridget Phillipson told the BBC the climbdown would enable wider benefits to be delivered quickly.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 29, 2025 at 7:11 AM
Minister defends 'pragmatic' U-turn on workers' rights.
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
It was a manifesto pledge
Why no 'pragmatic' U-turn' on nationalising water, energy, rail rolling stock companies and freight; ending privatisation of the NHS and social care; taxing the super rich?
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UK budget freeze on income tax thresholds
Over the next 5 yrs, 780,000 more people, the poorest, will pay income tax for the first time.
Someone earning £50,000 will pay £9,512 in tax, an increase of £1,247 because thresholds are frozen.
Can't grow economy by hitting low/middle income earners.
Over the next 5 yrs, 780,000 more people, the poorest, will pay income tax for the first time.
Someone earning £50,000 will pay £9,512 in tax, an increase of £1,247 because thresholds are frozen.
Can't grow economy by hitting low/middle income earners.
The government’s budget is simply managing decline
The budget does little to improve living standards or facilitate sustained economic growth
leftfootforward.org
November 29, 2025 at 8:35 AM
UK budget freeze on income tax thresholds
Over the next 5 yrs, 780,000 more people, the poorest, will pay income tax for the first time.
Someone earning £50,000 will pay £9,512 in tax, an increase of £1,247 because thresholds are frozen.
Can't grow economy by hitting low/middle income earners.
Over the next 5 yrs, 780,000 more people, the poorest, will pay income tax for the first time.
Someone earning £50,000 will pay £9,512 in tax, an increase of £1,247 because thresholds are frozen.
Can't grow economy by hitting low/middle income earners.
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Rachel Reeves' Budget was a damp squib, delivering austerity by stealth. There was no vision, and no investment. There was just fear of the City of London. In this video, I ask why the Chancellor has surrendered economic power to finance. youtu.be/6pTpT_uB_4M?...
Rachel Reeves’ budget: Who really governs Britain?
YouTube video by Richard J Murphy
youtu.be
November 29, 2025 at 8:39 AM
Rachel Reeves' Budget was a damp squib, delivering austerity by stealth. There was no vision, and no investment. There was just fear of the City of London. In this video, I ask why the Chancellor has surrendered economic power to finance. youtu.be/6pTpT_uB_4M?...
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25% OFF our whole shop this weekend only! protectthewild.shop/products/pro...
November 29, 2025 at 9:00 AM
25% OFF our whole shop this weekend only! protectthewild.shop/products/pro...
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Isn't it refreshing when someone actually does nuance and detail?
H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!
H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!
November 29, 2025 at 9:25 AM
Isn't it refreshing when someone actually does nuance and detail?
H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!
H/t @andyverity.bsky.social at the BBC!
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Not sure what's the most shocking aspect of this story of waste being dumped to a depth of 2m across 0.6ha of SSSI..
that the fine was a paltry £15000..
that it took 3 years for NE/EA to stop the dumping..
Or that the judge actually believes the SSSI can be restored!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
that the fine was a paltry £15000..
that it took 3 years for NE/EA to stop the dumping..
Or that the judge actually believes the SSSI can be restored!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
Landowner to pay £31,000 for landscaping Cornish SSSI with waste
Martin McAnulty has to undo the damage he did to a habitat-rich Site of Special Scientific Interest in St Dennis, Cornwall.
www.gov.uk
November 29, 2025 at 9:24 AM
Not sure what's the most shocking aspect of this story of waste being dumped to a depth of 2m across 0.6ha of SSSI..
that the fine was a paltry £15000..
that it took 3 years for NE/EA to stop the dumping..
Or that the judge actually believes the SSSI can be restored!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
that the fine was a paltry £15000..
that it took 3 years for NE/EA to stop the dumping..
Or that the judge actually believes the SSSI can be restored!
www.gov.uk/government/n...
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#PlasticWaste and #PlasticPollution - the #ClimateEmergency is worsening the #PublicHealth dangers
www.cnn.com/2025/11/27/c...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/27/c...
How extreme weather is making plastic pollution more mobile, more persistent and more hazardous | CNN
Microplastics are already an environmental and health threat, but as the world heats up, they are becoming a much bigger and more hazardous problem, according to a new analysis
www.cnn.com
November 29, 2025 at 9:11 AM
#PlasticWaste and #PlasticPollution - the #ClimateEmergency is worsening the #PublicHealth dangers
www.cnn.com/2025/11/27/c...
www.cnn.com/2025/11/27/c...
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In Europe, a division is emerging: the south and south east grow drier, including parts of the UK. Meanwhile, the North and North East, including parts of the UK, are growing wetter:
2/6
2/6
November 29, 2025 at 7:18 AM
In Europe, a division is emerging: the south and south east grow drier, including parts of the UK. Meanwhile, the North and North East, including parts of the UK, are growing wetter:
2/6
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8,000 illegal waste sites
13 million tons of rubbish
No controls on waste dumped sometimes near rivers + in floodplains
Burning of waste
Little or no policing
How criminal dumping of waste became the 'new narcotics'
Our latest article, out now:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
13 million tons of rubbish
No controls on waste dumped sometimes near rivers + in floodplains
Burning of waste
Little or no policing
How criminal dumping of waste became the 'new narcotics'
Our latest article, out now:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
At least 8,000 illegal waste sites in UK, research suggests
Exclusive: Concerns over impact on health and environment, as well as £1.63bn in avoided landfill tax
www.theguardian.com
November 29, 2025 at 8:41 AM
8,000 illegal waste sites
13 million tons of rubbish
No controls on waste dumped sometimes near rivers + in floodplains
Burning of waste
Little or no policing
How criminal dumping of waste became the 'new narcotics'
Our latest article, out now:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
13 million tons of rubbish
No controls on waste dumped sometimes near rivers + in floodplains
Burning of waste
Little or no policing
How criminal dumping of waste became the 'new narcotics'
Our latest article, out now:
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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There's more in this thread, but significantly...
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Drying hotspots are emerging across the Middle East, Asia, South America, along the US west coast + swathes of Canada, with Greenland, Iceland + Svalbard showing dramatic drying trends, + the Iranian government contemplating evacuating Tehran due to water shortage.
6/6
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Revealed: Europe’s water reserves drying up due to climate breakdown
Exclusive: UCL scientists find large swathes of southern Europe are drying up, with ‘far-reaching’ implications
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November 29, 2025 at 8:19 AM
There's more in this thread, but significantly...
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Regulation won't fix our broken water system.
You have until 3rd December to tell DEFRA exactly why their plans for a new fines system won't work.
Take 2 minutes now to complete the consultation.
You have until 3rd December to tell DEFRA exactly why their plans for a new fines system won't work.
Take 2 minutes now to complete the consultation.
Email DEFRA - regulation won't fix our broken water system
Email DEFRA - regulation won't fix our broken water system
weownit.org.uk
November 28, 2025 at 3:21 PM
Regulation won't fix our broken water system.
You have until 3rd December to tell DEFRA exactly why their plans for a new fines system won't work.
Take 2 minutes now to complete the consultation.
You have until 3rd December to tell DEFRA exactly why their plans for a new fines system won't work.
Take 2 minutes now to complete the consultation.
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"A single, reusable bottle can replace 20 to 50 single-use bottles"
Imagine how much pointless, dreary, polluting junk we could remove from our lives if we had well-structured re-use systems like this 👇🏾
Imagine how much pointless, dreary, polluting junk we could remove from our lives if we had well-structured re-use systems like this 👇🏾
‘We like it a lot’: how Romania created the largest deposit return scheme in the world - great way to tackle excessive single-use plastics www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘We like it a lot’: how Romania created the largest deposit return scheme in the world
In the two years since the system was launched, beverage-packaging collection and recycling has risen to 94%
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 2:29 PM
"A single, reusable bottle can replace 20 to 50 single-use bottles"
Imagine how much pointless, dreary, polluting junk we could remove from our lives if we had well-structured re-use systems like this 👇🏾
Imagine how much pointless, dreary, polluting junk we could remove from our lives if we had well-structured re-use systems like this 👇🏾
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UK energy bill payers to hand £2bn a year in subsidies to EDF, owned by the French govt, for building two nuclear power stations.
That will come handy in keeping energy prices down in France, improving govt finances.
Dividends won't be taxed in the UK.
All because UK govts oppose public ownership
That will come handy in keeping energy prices down in France, improving govt finances.
Dividends won't be taxed in the UK.
All because UK govts oppose public ownership
UK energy bill payers will hand £2bn a year to EDF for new power stations
French government-owned company to receive funding for Hinkley Point C and Sizewell C
www.theguardian.com
November 28, 2025 at 7:04 PM
UK energy bill payers to hand £2bn a year in subsidies to EDF, owned by the French govt, for building two nuclear power stations.
That will come handy in keeping energy prices down in France, improving govt finances.
Dividends won't be taxed in the UK.
All because UK govts oppose public ownership
That will come handy in keeping energy prices down in France, improving govt finances.
Dividends won't be taxed in the UK.
All because UK govts oppose public ownership
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2025: Rishi Sunak worried about the deaths of men if prostrate cancer screening isn't expanded
2023: Not to worried about the deaths of men, women and children when he created Eat Out To Help Out without asking the scientists
2023: Not to worried about the deaths of men, women and children when he created Eat Out To Help Out without asking the scientists
November 28, 2025 at 7:14 PM
2025: Rishi Sunak worried about the deaths of men if prostrate cancer screening isn't expanded
2023: Not to worried about the deaths of men, women and children when he created Eat Out To Help Out without asking the scientists
2023: Not to worried about the deaths of men, women and children when he created Eat Out To Help Out without asking the scientists
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When Rachel analysed methane emissions data, the area around Drax had the UK's second highest levels of this potent greenhouse gas. Is using taxpayer money to subsidise chopping down forests to burn wood to power a data centre, the best way to address climate change?
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November 28, 2025 at 4:22 PM
When Rachel analysed methane emissions data, the area around Drax had the UK's second highest levels of this potent greenhouse gas. Is using taxpayer money to subsidise chopping down forests to burn wood to power a data centre, the best way to address climate change?
share.google/jOkmYCqgXmzk...
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Advocates say killing of two Palestinians in West Bank part of Israel's 'systematic policy of extrajudicial killings'.
Jenin killings highlight Israeli system of ‘total impunity’: Rights groups
Advocates say killing of two Palestinians in West Bank part of Israel's 'systematic policy of extrajudicial killings'.
bit.ly
November 28, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Advocates say killing of two Palestinians in West Bank part of Israel's 'systematic policy of extrajudicial killings'.
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Human rights abuse is rife in South Asia’s garment industry, as @amnesty.org's🆕reports shows.
To stop the abuse, tick-box audits of factory conditions aren't enough. We need:
✔Supply-chain transparency
✔Published audits
✔Sourcing practices that centre workers' rights
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
To stop the abuse, tick-box audits of factory conditions aren't enough. We need:
✔Supply-chain transparency
✔Published audits
✔Sourcing practices that centre workers' rights
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
Global garment industry profits from denial of right to unionize
Major fashion brands are growing on the back of underpaid work.
www.amnesty.org
November 28, 2025 at 3:10 PM
Human rights abuse is rife in South Asia’s garment industry, as @amnesty.org's🆕reports shows.
To stop the abuse, tick-box audits of factory conditions aren't enough. We need:
✔Supply-chain transparency
✔Published audits
✔Sourcing practices that centre workers' rights
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
To stop the abuse, tick-box audits of factory conditions aren't enough. We need:
✔Supply-chain transparency
✔Published audits
✔Sourcing practices that centre workers' rights
www.amnesty.org/en/latest/ne...
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𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 - 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗴-𝗢𝘂𝘁.
Cumbria Police have announced four more arrests today, relating to the recent Hunt Sabs expose of illegal hunting and animal cruelty at the Coniston Foxhunt.
Cumbria Police have announced four more arrests today, relating to the recent Hunt Sabs expose of illegal hunting and animal cruelty at the Coniston Foxhunt.
November 28, 2025 at 3:02 PM
𝗕𝗥𝗘𝗔𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 - 𝗙𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗮𝗿𝗿𝗲𝘀𝘁𝘀 𝗮𝘁 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝗻𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗻 𝗗𝗶𝗴-𝗢𝘂𝘁.
Cumbria Police have announced four more arrests today, relating to the recent Hunt Sabs expose of illegal hunting and animal cruelty at the Coniston Foxhunt.
Cumbria Police have announced four more arrests today, relating to the recent Hunt Sabs expose of illegal hunting and animal cruelty at the Coniston Foxhunt.
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What a joy it was to march with Francesca Albanese, Greta Thunberg, Chris Hedges and a courageous, wonderful Rabbi for Palestine in Genova this morning
November 28, 2025 at 5:33 PM
What a joy it was to march with Francesca Albanese, Greta Thunberg, Chris Hedges and a courageous, wonderful Rabbi for Palestine in Genova this morning
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Corporate giant Amazon:
💸Dodges tax
🛑Stops workers from unionising
🍂Drives climate breakdown
Take action this #BlackFriday: makeamazonpay.com
#TaxtheSuperRich #MakeAmazonPay
💸Dodges tax
🛑Stops workers from unionising
🍂Drives climate breakdown
Take action this #BlackFriday: makeamazonpay.com
#TaxtheSuperRich #MakeAmazonPay
Make Amazon Pay
We are workers, activists and citizens from across the globe. From Black Friday to Cyber Monday (28 November to 1 December) we rise up united to Make Amazon Pay.
makeamazonpay.com
November 28, 2025 at 5:40 PM
Corporate giant Amazon:
💸Dodges tax
🛑Stops workers from unionising
🍂Drives climate breakdown
Take action this #BlackFriday: makeamazonpay.com
#TaxtheSuperRich #MakeAmazonPay
💸Dodges tax
🛑Stops workers from unionising
🍂Drives climate breakdown
Take action this #BlackFriday: makeamazonpay.com
#TaxtheSuperRich #MakeAmazonPay
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
Petition to Democracy Minister
First Past The Post undermines our politics.
It leaves most of us with MPs we didn't vote for, and keeps delivering results that don't represent public opinion.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chan...
actionnetwork.org
November 28, 2025 at 5:44 PM
60% of the British public agree: our voting system is not fit for purpose.
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...
The upcoming Elections Bill is a chance to fix it.
I just signed a @makevotesmatter.bsky.social petition to the Democracy Minister, calling for Proportional Representation. Add your name: actionnetwork.org/petitions/pe...