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Feel like one political party kidnapping an opponent should be bigger news
NEW:
“I’ve had enough…I’m refusing to back down.”
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier speaks to MSNBC from the Texas State Capitol. She is stuck there after the Texas GOP required police surveillance as condition for release. She is refusing to sign a waiver for the law enforcement escort.
“I’ve had enough…I’m refusing to back down.”
Texas state Rep. Nicole Collier speaks to MSNBC from the Texas State Capitol. She is stuck there after the Texas GOP required police surveillance as condition for release. She is refusing to sign a waiver for the law enforcement escort.
August 19, 2025 at 9:05 AM
Feel like one political party kidnapping an opponent should be bigger news
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"Some 200 climate activists including Greta Thunberg of Sweden blocked Norway's largest oil refinery on Monday in a protest demanding an end to the country's oil industry, organisers, and police said"
www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...
www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...
'No future in oil': Greta Thunberg and 200 activists block Norway oil refinery - Euractiv
Norway, western Europe's biggest oil and gas producer, is regularly criticised for its oil and gas production
www.euractiv.com
August 19, 2025 at 9:14 AM
"Some 200 climate activists including Greta Thunberg of Sweden blocked Norway's largest oil refinery on Monday in a protest demanding an end to the country's oil industry, organisers, and police said"
www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...
www.euractiv.com/section/eet/...
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Focusing on bats and newts is a cynical attempt to reframe nature as nothing more than a triviality
But nature is our life support system
Conservation isn't just about helping other species - it's also about maintaining the conditions that allow us to thrive
But nature is our life support system
Conservation isn't just about helping other species - it's also about maintaining the conditions that allow us to thrive
Let's say it again, "the economy" is entirely dependent on the environment.
No economy on a dead planet, no #PublicHealth on #biodiversity-depleted islands
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
No economy on a dead planet, no #PublicHealth on #biodiversity-depleted islands
www.thetimes.com/uk/politics/...
Rachel Reeves to cut ‘bats and newts’ in boost to developers
Chancellor considers making it harder for concerns about nature to stand in the way of infrastructure projects, in an effort to boost the economy
www.thetimes.com
August 18, 2025 at 9:04 AM
Focusing on bats and newts is a cynical attempt to reframe nature as nothing more than a triviality
But nature is our life support system
Conservation isn't just about helping other species - it's also about maintaining the conditions that allow us to thrive
But nature is our life support system
Conservation isn't just about helping other species - it's also about maintaining the conditions that allow us to thrive
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Very powerful from @simplyshada.bsky.social :
“Europe’s political & moral paralysis over Gaza is intimately linked to the structural racism & violence which so many black, brown & Muslim Europeans face every day”. There’s no other explanation why so many levers & sanctions remain shockingly unused👇
“Europe’s political & moral paralysis over Gaza is intimately linked to the structural racism & violence which so many black, brown & Muslim Europeans face every day”. There’s no other explanation why so many levers & sanctions remain shockingly unused👇
There's a word for the EU's inaction over Gaza: racism | Shada Islam
Europe frames the suffering of Palestinians in Gaza as a humanitarian crisis rather than a deliberate political choice. There will be a moral reckoning, says Shada Islam, a commentator on EU affairs
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:01 AM
Very powerful from @simplyshada.bsky.social :
“Europe’s political & moral paralysis over Gaza is intimately linked to the structural racism & violence which so many black, brown & Muslim Europeans face every day”. There’s no other explanation why so many levers & sanctions remain shockingly unused👇
“Europe’s political & moral paralysis over Gaza is intimately linked to the structural racism & violence which so many black, brown & Muslim Europeans face every day”. There’s no other explanation why so many levers & sanctions remain shockingly unused👇
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The story of solar energy development in Spain reveals something important about our current crisis and how to resolve it.
Spain has achieved a massive increase in solar capacity in recent years, outpacing the rest of the EU.
Spain has achieved a massive increase in solar capacity in recent years, outpacing the rest of the EU.
August 12, 2025 at 5:05 PM
The story of solar energy development in Spain reveals something important about our current crisis and how to resolve it.
Spain has achieved a massive increase in solar capacity in recent years, outpacing the rest of the EU.
Spain has achieved a massive increase in solar capacity in recent years, outpacing the rest of the EU.
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A mineral mining boom is not critical for the green transition www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/11/a...
A mineral mining boom is not 'critical' for the green transition
New research shows renewable energy goals could be met with the amount of minerals produced today - but the military industry wants more
www.climatechangenews.com
August 12, 2025 at 8:27 AM
A mineral mining boom is not critical for the green transition www.climatechangenews.com/2025/08/11/a...
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Corals killed across a 1,500 km stretch of West Australia
"The marine heatwave in WA coincided with the most widespread global bleaching event on record that started in January 2023 & is ongoing. More than 80% of the planet’s reefs have seen heat stress high enough to cause corals to bleach."
"The marine heatwave in WA coincided with the most widespread global bleaching event on record that started in January 2023 & is ongoing. More than 80% of the planet’s reefs have seen heat stress high enough to cause corals to bleach."
WA’s ‘longest and most intense’ marine heatwave killed coral across 1,500km stretch
Scientists shocked by bleaching event that hit reefs from the world heritage-listed Ningaloo to the remote Ashmore Reef
www.theguardian.com
August 11, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Corals killed across a 1,500 km stretch of West Australia
"The marine heatwave in WA coincided with the most widespread global bleaching event on record that started in January 2023 & is ongoing. More than 80% of the planet’s reefs have seen heat stress high enough to cause corals to bleach."
"The marine heatwave in WA coincided with the most widespread global bleaching event on record that started in January 2023 & is ongoing. More than 80% of the planet’s reefs have seen heat stress high enough to cause corals to bleach."
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In the past month NYT has published 32 articles that mention Mamdani and “globalize the intifada", 13 that mention Israel's fake "aid" agency that's killed 800+, 5 on Israel's starvation campaign and two that mention, in passing, child amputees in Gaza. I argue this is makes no sense and is depraved
Child Amputees, Aid Massacres, Mass Starvation—the Israeli War Crimes NYT Covers Less than Mamdani and 'Globalize the Intifada'
Theoretical, third order, speculative violence must be condemned while actual, real world mass violence, that actually exists in reality, is seen as normal and unworthy of sustained coverage.
www.columnblog.com
July 19, 2025 at 2:14 PM
In the past month NYT has published 32 articles that mention Mamdani and “globalize the intifada", 13 that mention Israel's fake "aid" agency that's killed 800+, 5 on Israel's starvation campaign and two that mention, in passing, child amputees in Gaza. I argue this is makes no sense and is depraved
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Say NO to airport expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We have just over two months to reach the minimum 10k signatures on our petition. Can you help?
Please pass this on to 10 people you know, and help us get this in front of the government 👇
We have just over two months to reach the minimum 10k signatures on our petition. Can you help?
Please pass this on to 10 people you know, and help us get this in front of the government 👇
Petition: Stop airport expansion: halt all airport expansion plans across the UK
More than 20 airports across the UK have expansion plans, which will result in a combined increase of 60%+ capacity. More flights means more emissions, at a time when we should be doing everything we ...
petition.parliament.uk
July 17, 2025 at 6:32 PM
Say NO to airport expansion: petition.parliament.uk/petitions/71...
We have just over two months to reach the minimum 10k signatures on our petition. Can you help?
Please pass this on to 10 people you know, and help us get this in front of the government 👇
We have just over two months to reach the minimum 10k signatures on our petition. Can you help?
Please pass this on to 10 people you know, and help us get this in front of the government 👇
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Such a great pleasure to see Pádraic @whittledaway.bsky.social in action advising some of the increasing numbers of people who want to rewild their land, in this instance near Kenmare.
There's *nothing* better you can do for nature.
There's *nothing* better you can do for nature.
Rewilding in Kerry!
Ed and Francis have beautiful Atlantic rainforest on their land which they want protected.
Delighted to be joined today by @irishrainforest.bsky.social
Ed and Francis have beautiful Atlantic rainforest on their land which they want protected.
Delighted to be joined today by @irishrainforest.bsky.social
July 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
Such a great pleasure to see Pádraic @whittledaway.bsky.social in action advising some of the increasing numbers of people who want to rewild their land, in this instance near Kenmare.
There's *nothing* better you can do for nature.
There's *nothing* better you can do for nature.
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A good first step would be to redeploy senior water company executives to dig fatbergs out of the sewers.
How do you ensure a nation fails to cope with drought? Privatise its water system.
Almost everyone wants our water renationalised. Almost everyone, that is, except the government.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Almost everyone wants our water renationalised. Almost everyone, that is, except the government.
This week's column.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
High water bills, filthy rivers – and now drought. This is England's great artificial water crisis of 2025 | George Monbiot
In its refusal to nationalise water, it’s clear the government operates in the interests of private capital and not of the country, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot
www.theguardian.com
July 17, 2025 at 12:00 PM
A good first step would be to redeploy senior water company executives to dig fatbergs out of the sewers.
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I'm saying this again: do *not* travel to the United States, if you can at all avoid it. It's not safe.
Irish tourist jailed by Ice for months after overstaying US visit by three days: ‘Nobody is safe’
Exclusive: For roughly 100 days, Thomas says he faced harsh detention conditions, despite agreeing to deportation
www.theguardian.com
July 16, 2025 at 5:06 AM
I'm saying this again: do *not* travel to the United States, if you can at all avoid it. It's not safe.
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My YouTube vids reached 20 million people last month. I've gained almost 300k subs in 6 months. I am honestly overwhelmed at the reach of my content and I take my platform really seriously. I feel like it's on all of us right now to use what platforms we have to speak up for human rights.
Here's what it's really like...
YouTube video by Parkrose Permaculture
youtu.be
July 15, 2025 at 5:08 PM
My YouTube vids reached 20 million people last month. I've gained almost 300k subs in 6 months. I am honestly overwhelmed at the reach of my content and I take my platform really seriously. I feel like it's on all of us right now to use what platforms we have to speak up for human rights.
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Interesting detail: he didn't like the immigration plan HIS ministers came up with.
Like all populist politicians, he makes completely unrealistic (contradictory and inconsistent) promises, and when they (predictably) can't be implemented, he blames others, even when he is almost 100% in power.
Like all populist politicians, he makes completely unrealistic (contradictory and inconsistent) promises, and when they (predictably) can't be implemented, he blames others, even when he is almost 100% in power.
Geert Wilders, the far-right leader of the biggest political party in the Netherlands, announced Tuesday that he would withdraw his ministers from the country’s governing coalition over a dispute about migration, setting off a new political crisis.
Far-Right Leader Pulls Out of Dutch Governing Coalition
www.nytimes.com
June 3, 2025 at 10:10 AM
Interesting detail: he didn't like the immigration plan HIS ministers came up with.
Like all populist politicians, he makes completely unrealistic (contradictory and inconsistent) promises, and when they (predictably) can't be implemented, he blames others, even when he is almost 100% in power.
Like all populist politicians, he makes completely unrealistic (contradictory and inconsistent) promises, and when they (predictably) can't be implemented, he blames others, even when he is almost 100% in power.
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Scientists: “The only way you can make aviation any more sustainable is to do less of it.”
Aviation Minister:
Aviation Minister:
🚨BIG NEWS: this afternoon I introduced groundbreaking legislation to put a rocket booster under Sustainable Aviation Fuel production in the UK.
Our nation is now a world leader in pioneering green flights, and creating high skilled and cutting edge jobs in the process 💪
Our nation is now a world leader in pioneering green flights, and creating high skilled and cutting edge jobs in the process 💪
June 3, 2025 at 8:49 AM
Scientists: “The only way you can make aviation any more sustainable is to do less of it.”
Aviation Minister:
Aviation Minister:
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This feels a bit concerning from (Reform-run) Kent council officials (who should be non-political)
How will they work with 'DOGE'? What access will these unelected Reform bods be given to the council, its facilities, and non-public information?
Lots of questions need answering
How will they work with 'DOGE'? What access will these unelected Reform bods be given to the council, its facilities, and non-public information?
Lots of questions need answering
A Kent County Council spokesperson confirmed to me today that they will work with Reform's DOGE team of auditors who arrived at County Hall yesterday.
"We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively and professionally with the new administration here at KCC, including the DOGE team."
"We look forward to continuing to work collaboratively and professionally with the new administration here at KCC, including the DOGE team."
June 3, 2025 at 11:09 AM
This feels a bit concerning from (Reform-run) Kent council officials (who should be non-political)
How will they work with 'DOGE'? What access will these unelected Reform bods be given to the council, its facilities, and non-public information?
Lots of questions need answering
How will they work with 'DOGE'? What access will these unelected Reform bods be given to the council, its facilities, and non-public information?
Lots of questions need answering
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New research: West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse contributes over 4 m sea-level rise with little (0.25 °C) or even no ocean warming above present
#climatecrisis
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
#climatecrisis
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
Antarctic Ice Sheet tipping in the last 800,000 years warns of future ice loss - Communications Earth & Environment
The Antarctic Ice Sheet exhibits hysteresis and irreversible ice loss, with West Antarctic collapse contributing over 4 m of sea-level rise even under minimal additional warming, according to 800,000-...
www.nature.com
June 3, 2025 at 11:22 AM
New research: West Antarctic Ice Sheet collapse contributes over 4 m sea-level rise with little (0.25 °C) or even no ocean warming above present
#climatecrisis
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
#climatecrisis
www.nature.com/articles/s43...
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When warnings of Insectageddon were issued a few years ago, there was widespread denial. Less so now. It's devastating. 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 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
When warnings of Insectageddon were issued a few years ago, there was widespread denial. Less so now. It's devastating. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Taraji needs help gofund.me/8bc2934b
Donate to Help Me Feed and Protect My Daughter and Family in Gaza, organised by Traji Abed
Dear compassionate friends,
My name is Traji Abed. I live in Ga… Traji Abed needs your support for Help Me Feed and Protect My Daughter and Family in Gaza
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May 29, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Taraji needs help gofund.me/8bc2934b
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If you are into psychology or behavioural sciences, check out this new piece we have in Nature Human Behaviour on degrowth. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
A call for psychological and behavioural science on degrowth
Nature Human Behaviour - Degrowth is a socioeconomic paradigm that prioritizes planetary health and human wellbeing through a democratically planned reduction of unnecessary production and...
www.nature.com
May 29, 2025 at 10:14 AM
If you are into psychology or behavioural sciences, check out this new piece we have in Nature Human Behaviour on degrowth. www.nature.com/articles/s41...
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This is devastating news.
In his first major decision, Environment Minister Murray Watt has extended the life of Australia's largest oil & gas project until 2070.
Tuvalu's Climate Minister Maina Talia said the extension "would threaten our survival".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
In his first major decision, Environment Minister Murray Watt has extended the life of Australia's largest oil & gas project until 2070.
Tuvalu's Climate Minister Maina Talia said the extension "would threaten our survival".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
Australia's largest gas project approved for operation to 2070
The life of Australia's largest oil and gas project will be extended to 2070, with Environment Minister Murray Watt giving the long-awaited environmental approval for Woodside's North West Shelf proje...
www.abc.net.au
May 28, 2025 at 5:45 AM
This is devastating news.
In his first major decision, Environment Minister Murray Watt has extended the life of Australia's largest oil & gas project until 2070.
Tuvalu's Climate Minister Maina Talia said the extension "would threaten our survival".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
In his first major decision, Environment Minister Murray Watt has extended the life of Australia's largest oil & gas project until 2070.
Tuvalu's Climate Minister Maina Talia said the extension "would threaten our survival".
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05...
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‘Too wet then, too dry now’ – Farmers struggle with increasingly unpredictable weather, worried about another poor harvest. eciu.net/media/press-...
‘Too wet then, too dry now’ – Farmers struggle with increasingly…
As newly published Met Office weather records for April show another dry month, farmers who faced a deluge last autumn are increasingly worried about another poor harvest
eciu.net
May 29, 2025 at 10:44 AM
‘Too wet then, too dry now’ – Farmers struggle with increasingly unpredictable weather, worried about another poor harvest. eciu.net/media/press-...
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My friend is in charge of the team that wrote the climate change adaptation plan for Switzerland and this is one of the things they expected.
Swiss village almost entirely destroyed after collapse of glacier buries it in mud
One person missing and Blatten devastated after huge cloud of ice and rubble inundates evacuated town
www.theguardian.com
May 29, 2025 at 6:24 AM
My friend is in charge of the team that wrote the climate change adaptation plan for Switzerland and this is one of the things they expected.