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@lorimj7.bsky.social
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Lifelong nature lover, birder, passionate about conservation, horrified by our treatment of the planet Proud Friend of @worldlandtrust.org https://www.worldlandtrust.org/appeals/wlt-friends/
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lorimj7.bsky.social
Please SIGN: 240 NGOs, Indigenous peoples and grassroots movements are uniting against the TFFF. Together we say: our forests are not for speculation, our lives are not collateral. Stand with this global alliance. #RainforestRescue #ActForRainforest
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Rainforest protection is not a profit machine: Stop the TFFF!
The COP30 World Climate Conference in Brazil saw the launch of the new Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) to finance conservation. Yet instead of addressing the causes of deforestation, the TFFF...
rainforest-rescue.org
December 1, 2025 at 5:14 PM
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protectthewild.bsky.social
Please take 5 seconds to sign the petition: petitions.parliament.scot/petitions/PE...
November 26, 2025 at 4:31 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
Join me and tell Chancellor Rachel Reeves: no more airport expansion while we’re in a climate emergency 🚨🌎
@friends-earth.bsky.social 👇 action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/sto...
Tell Rachel Reeves: don’t put plane profits before planet
Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed airport expansion while we're in a climate emergency. Expanding airports like Heathrow, Luton and Gatwick won’t do much, if anything, for the communities that need ...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
November 27, 2025 at 4:50 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of unexpected explosions. you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/ba...
Petition: Ban the public sale of fireworks!
Claire's beloved horse Tango died in terror when holiday-makers set off a firework display at a nearby cottage. Sign her petition to protect animals and vulnerable people from the shock and terror of ...
you.38degrees.org.uk
November 4, 2025 at 9:32 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
We can't stop deforestation without the experts: Indigenous people. 💚

At #COP30, the UK govt has a chance to champion their rights, funding and legal protection.

Tell the UK climate minister: back the forest defenders. Sign our open letter. action.friendsoftheearth.uk/petition/def...
Demand UK support for Indigenous forest defenders at climate talks
Our world’s forests are under threat, worsening climate change, biodiversity loss and threatening vulnerable communities. This year’s UN climate talks – hosted in the Amazon – are our chance to act. W...
action.friendsoftheearth.uk
October 15, 2025 at 4:27 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
😡 The Government wants to ban repeated protests & jail those who defy them. Stand up for our democratic right to protest - sign the petition now! you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/do...
Don’t crush our right to protest!
The right to protest is the heartbeat of democracy. It lets us speak out, challenge injustice, and hold those in power accountable. The Government’s plan would give police sweeping powers to ban repea...
you.38degrees.org.uk
October 6, 2025 at 5:24 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
Please SIGN: The Amazon is near a tipping point – our climate and future hang in the balance. At COP30, leaders must act. Support rainforest protection – add your voice! #Amazon #ClimateAction ✍️
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#petition A call to the governments of the world: Protect our climate – save the Amazon rainforest!
The Amazon rainforest sustains people, biodiversity, and our climate, yet it is under constant threat. At COP30 in Brazil this November, governments must act. Protecting rainforests means protecting o...
rainforest-rescue.org
September 19, 2025 at 10:31 PM
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nikitagill.bsky.social
Three times in one week. These are dark times, my friends.
Upon Seeing The Saint George's Flag Next To Anti-Refugee Graffiti Again This Week Sometimes I wonder what Saint George, a man who had a Palestinian mother and a Turkish father, a man who gave away his possessions to the poor and the sick, to those most in need of aid, a man who was taken as a prisoner of war and tortured, would think that a flag in his name is flown by a country that is sending arms to destroy his mother's homeland while using that same flag as a symbol to say that those who need asylum most are enemies who are not welcome here. - Nikita Gill
September 5, 2025 at 7:57 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
Please SIGN: 500 million birds lost since 1980. EU habitats collapsing. And the Commission’s response? Roll back protections. Say NO! ✍️
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#petition Hands off the EU’s environmental laws!
The European Commission plans to weaken laws designed to protect the environment – both at home and worldwide. Details will be announced in the fall through an “Omnibus package.” The Commission is cur...
rainforest-rescue.org
September 5, 2025 at 9:47 PM
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worldanimalprotection.org.uk
We're in Hanover calling on TUI Group to stop profiting from whale and dolphin cruelty 🇩🇪🐬

Here's what we've been up to so far 👇
September 2, 2025 at 11:37 AM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
Feeling slightly low? Look for the tiny Hawaiian Trochus shell in my photo👇🏼, drilled around 100 years ago to make into a beautiful bead. When you find it your brain will release a ping of dopamine, lifting your mood slightly-a small brain hack for you 🐚
silverpebble2.bsky.social Emma Mitchell @silverpebble2.bsky.social · Sep 1
For much of this year depression has burgled almost everything about me. I’ve made this photo to show that I’m still here, even if I’m in tiny bits: old marbles, Roman beads, a tiny 17th C fox, 1930s toy flowers, a medieval key. Making this helped my brain, looking at the details might help yours…
September 1, 2025 at 12:50 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
Please SIGN: Violence in eastern #DRCongo is a disaster for the forest and human rights. Neighboring #Rwanda is driving #BloodMineral mining and reaping the profits. Tell the #EU to end its partnership with Rwanda on critical raw materials! #petition
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#petition DRC: Europe’s green transition must not cost Congo’s blood and forests!
The violence in the Democratic Republic of Congo is not only a humanitarian catastrophe but also an environmental disaster. The exploitation of mineral resources and forests driven by neighboring Rwan...
rainforest-rescue.org
September 1, 2025 at 2:18 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
Pls SIGN: Stop the destruction of Madagascar’s unique ecosystems for rare earths. Mining fuels rights abuses & environmental harm. The energy transition must not cost lives or biodiversity. #Madagascar #RareEarths #HumanRights
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#petition Defend Madagascar’s biodiversity – stop the mining rush NOW!
Madagascar has raw materials sought by the European Union – including rare earths, graphite, and other elements. The EU considers these critical for the energy transition, digital innovation, and defe...
rainforest-rescue.org
August 25, 2025 at 9:31 PM
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batconservation.bsky.social
🦇 Once again, bats are blamed for Britain’s planning woes – but the evidence tells a different story.

Read more: www.bats.org.uk/news/2025/08...
Once again, bats are blamed for Britain’s planning woes – but the evidence tells a different story - News - Bat Conservation Trust
Reports in several news outlets today suggest that bats and other protected species are once again being framed as obstacles to development by the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
www.bats.org.uk
August 18, 2025 at 4:22 PM
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georgemcgavin.bsky.social
You'd think the Environment Agency would be part of the solution, not part of the problem...
watershed-i.bsky.social WATERSHED Investigations @watershed-i.bsky.social · Aug 18
Pumping from this stretch of 'protected' chalk stream has more than halved water flow, depriving the river's only remaining breeding population of brown trout of habitat & oxygen - in a waterway that ought to be a thriving lifeline for wildlife.

www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Feargal Sharkey accuses Environment Agency of illegally draining River Lea
Fishing club chaired by singer threatens court action over abstraction it says is putting rare trout population at risk
www.theguardian.com
August 19, 2025 at 11:48 AM
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protectthewild.bsky.social
Children should not be subjected to bloodsports!
August 19, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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ciwf.org.uk
Factory farming is:

🐖 The biggest cause of animal suffering on the planet
🌎 A major driver of the climate crisis
🦠 Encouraging the spread of disease

Our petition calling on world leaders to end factory farming closes soon. Add your name ➡️
Break the Cycle of Suffering – Sign the petition to END.IT
Animal farming is a major contributor to the climate crisis. Sign our petition for a sustainable food system that protects animals, people, and the planet.
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August 18, 2025 at 7:34 PM
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silverpebble2.bsky.social
When we create something & lose track of time doing so, the levels of 3 brain biochemicals shift significantly,alleviating anxiety,lifting mood & conferring a natural high.
I filmed myself painting these before the pandemic👇🏼. Haven’t painted in years due to mental illness but my brain needs this…
August 6, 2025 at 10:18 AM
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decodemestudy.bsky.social
(1/2) Key genetic differences found in people with ME/CFS > Swipe to find out more.

These findings reflect the lived experience of thousands of #pwME.

Thanks to all our participants & supporters who made this possible!

Read a summary of our results: shorturl.at/pgsjk
Graphic 1 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. At the top in bold lettering, it says ‘Main Findings’. Beneath this it says ‘Your genes contribute to your chances of developing ME/CFS. Other key findings are on the following slides. Graphic 2 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says ‘People with an ME/CFS diagnosis have significant genetic differences in their DNA compared to the general population’. Beneath this is an image of a DNA helix and a magnifying glass. Graphic 3 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says ‘These lie in many places across the genome, and do not impact just one gene’. Beneath this is an image of a DNA helix and graphs. Graphic 4 of 4. DecodeME: The Results graphic. The slide says ‘Eight genetic signals have been identified. As DNA doesn’t change with ME/CFS onset, these findings reflect causes rather than effects of ME/CFS’. Beneath this is a blue magnifying glass with a DNA helix.
August 6, 2025 at 7:03 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
PLS SIGN: #Brazil: If ever a law was designed to put the foxes in charge of the henhouse – threatening #Amazon rainforests, Indigenous rights, and our climate – this is it! Urge President Lula to VETO the “devastation bill” now!
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#petition Brazil: President Lula, use your veto – stop the “devastation bill”!
With Bill PL 2.159/2021, the Brazilian parliament aims to drastically weaken environmental and rainforest protections. In the future, corporations would be able to issue their own environmental permit...
rainforest-rescue.org
July 23, 2025 at 9:30 PM
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worldanimalprotection.org.uk
TUI refuses to stop profiting from the suffering of captive whales and dolphins.

We’ve had enough. More pressure is needed, so we’ve joined with @whalesorg.bsky.social and other leading NGOs to form a powerful coalition to expose TUI’s part in driving the suffering. And you can join us.
July 23, 2025 at 3:02 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
Prey Lang, #Cambodia’s last major lowland #rainforest, is under threat from illegal logging and new concessions. Home to endangered species and Indigenous Kuy, it needs urgent protection. #SavePreyLang #SayNoTo99HectareELC #សង្គ្រោះព្រៃឡង់
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#petition Cambodia: Save Prey Lang Forest!
Prey Land is the largest and most significant lowland rainforest in the country. Because of its rich biodiversity, the Cambodian government designated it a protected area in 2016. However, concessions...
rainforest-rescue.org
July 14, 2025 at 8:45 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
🌳 Dame Judi Dench is calling for the return of ancient woodlands. Will you sign the petition to help restore the Ghost Woods and protect our green spaces for future generations? you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/br...
Bring back the ancient woodlands smothered beneath your timber plantations
Ancient woodlands are vanishing – and with them, some of our most loved and endangered wildlife. Forestry England manages over 100,000 acres of land that used to be ancient woodland - that’s bigger th...
you.38degrees.org.uk
July 4, 2025 at 9:23 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
Please SIGN: Protect the mangroves and forests of Brazil's Tauá-Mirim region! Local communities urge the government to create RESEX Tauá-Mirim and stop destructive projects. Support their fight for nature and livelihoods. #Amazon #TauaMirim #Conservation
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#petition Brazil: Protect the mangroves and tropical forests of Tauá-Mirim!
The people of the Tauá-Mirim region in the Amazon are urgently calling on the Brazilian government to protect their land. The rivers, mangroves and tropical forests south of São Luís in the state of M...
rainforest-rescue.org
June 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
lorimj7.bsky.social
Please SIGN: The Indigenous Ka’apor people of Brazil are fighting to protect their #rainforest and sovereignty from a U.S. carbon credit project that threatens their land. Support their call for freedom and justice! #IndigenousRights #ClimateJustice
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Brazil: Keep US carbon traders OUT of the Ka’apor Rainforest!
The US company Wildlife Works wants to use the rainforest of the Indigenous Ka'apor people to sell carbon credits, but the Ka'apor council rejects the project. The Ka’apor have preserved their forest ...
rainforest-rescue.org
June 13, 2025 at 9:20 PM