Lynn O'K
@lynnok.bsky.social
Galway Gardener, garden design and maintenance. Lefty environmentalist, love good public parks, and biodiversity.
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This is your occasional reminder that Alligator Auschwitz is still in operation in the Everglades.
December 9, 2025 at 2:00 AM
This is your occasional reminder that Alligator Auschwitz is still in operation in the Everglades.
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"Today’s vote by the European Nitrates Committee to approve an extension of Ireland’s nitrates derogation for another three years is a bad day for Irish waterbodies and for everyone who relies on clean quality water in Ireland"
www.antaisce.org/news/eu-nitr...
www.antaisce.org/news/eu-nitr...
EU Nitrate Derogation decision a bad day for Irish waterways
Today’s vote by the European Nitrates Committee to approve an extension of Ireland’s nitrates derogation for another three years is a bad day for Irish waterbodies and for everyone who relies on clean...
www.antaisce.org
December 9, 2025 at 11:32 AM
"Today’s vote by the European Nitrates Committee to approve an extension of Ireland’s nitrates derogation for another three years is a bad day for Irish waterbodies and for everyone who relies on clean quality water in Ireland"
www.antaisce.org/news/eu-nitr...
www.antaisce.org/news/eu-nitr...
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@illanwall.bsky.social is right.
It should be noted, however, that a hierarchy of measures favouring active travel in general has allegedly been official City Council policy for many years. There were TWO walking & cycling strategies published before the #GalwayTransportStrategy arrived in 2016.
It should be noted, however, that a hierarchy of measures favouring active travel in general has allegedly been official City Council policy for many years. There were TWO walking & cycling strategies published before the #GalwayTransportStrategy arrived in 2016.
Absolutely spot on. We need to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists first and foremost, followed by public transport, and lastly cars, in the city centre.
The future is less cars not more roads.
The result will be a better city, with cleaner air, less noise pollution, and a healthier populace.
The future is less cars not more roads.
The result will be a better city, with cleaner air, less noise pollution, and a healthier populace.
Encouraging people to walk in the city centre is crucial to reducing congestion, improving accessibility and increasing the number of residents and tourists who want to spend time in the city centre, Dr Illan Wall writes www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
December 9, 2025 at 11:56 AM
@illanwall.bsky.social is right.
It should be noted, however, that a hierarchy of measures favouring active travel in general has allegedly been official City Council policy for many years. There were TWO walking & cycling strategies published before the #GalwayTransportStrategy arrived in 2016.
It should be noted, however, that a hierarchy of measures favouring active travel in general has allegedly been official City Council policy for many years. There were TWO walking & cycling strategies published before the #GalwayTransportStrategy arrived in 2016.
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Excellent article from @elainemcgoff.bsky.social on the many, many failures that have led us to where we are.
Nobody asked the people of this country if we were willing to sacrifice our waterways so the dairy industry could wallow in profits
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Nobody asked the people of this country if we were willing to sacrifice our waterways so the dairy industry could wallow in profits
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Most Irish people want clean water, not a nitrates derogation
Has the Government ever asked the people of Ireland if they agree with pulling on the green jersey to convince Europe to give us another derogation?
www.irishexaminer.com
December 9, 2025 at 9:53 AM
Excellent article from @elainemcgoff.bsky.social on the many, many failures that have led us to where we are.
Nobody asked the people of this country if we were willing to sacrifice our waterways so the dairy industry could wallow in profits
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Nobody asked the people of this country if we were willing to sacrifice our waterways so the dairy industry could wallow in profits
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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Insensitive, tone deaf, embarrassing, offensive, and dystopian. I could go on, but this is one of the most shocking things I've ever seen from the Irish Government and that says a lot.
Government video on how to cope with moving back in with parents slammed as 'dystopian'
“Is this Waterford Whispers?,” was the immediate reaction from one Opposition TD.
www.thejournal.ie
December 8, 2025 at 10:47 PM
Insensitive, tone deaf, embarrassing, offensive, and dystopian. I could go on, but this is one of the most shocking things I've ever seen from the Irish Government and that says a lot.
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A constant blazing terror that somewhere, somebody might be getting a free cheese sandwich. Or indeed brief use of a wheelchair.
December 8, 2025 at 8:22 AM
A constant blazing terror that somewhere, somebody might be getting a free cheese sandwich. Or indeed brief use of a wheelchair.
Absolutely spot on. We need to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists first and foremost, followed by public transport, and lastly cars, in the city centre.
The future is less cars not more roads.
The result will be a better city, with cleaner air, less noise pollution, and a healthier populace.
The future is less cars not more roads.
The result will be a better city, with cleaner air, less noise pollution, and a healthier populace.
Encouraging people to walk in the city centre is crucial to reducing congestion, improving accessibility and increasing the number of residents and tourists who want to spend time in the city centre, Dr Illan Wall writes www.advertiser.ie/galway/artic...
Is Galway hostile to pedestrians?
There’s a video doing the rounds on social media of someone driving through Galway in 1965. The car drives along Bridge Street and Mainguard Street, before turning onto Shop street.
www.advertiser.ie
December 9, 2025 at 9:19 AM
Absolutely spot on. We need to prioritise pedestrians and cyclists first and foremost, followed by public transport, and lastly cars, in the city centre.
The future is less cars not more roads.
The result will be a better city, with cleaner air, less noise pollution, and a healthier populace.
The future is less cars not more roads.
The result will be a better city, with cleaner air, less noise pollution, and a healthier populace.
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They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
Torture Techniques from CIA Black Sites Were Used at Alligator Alcatraz
Amnesty International, interviewing migrant detainees, identifies use of the confinement box. There can be no denying it is a torture prison
www.forever-wars.com
December 8, 2025 at 9:40 PM
They're using the confinement box, one of the most horrific methods of CIA torture in the post-9/11 black sites, against migrants now. This is the direct result of the lack of consequences for the architects of the torture program. Either there will be criminal penalties for this or it will expand.
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Not "has died" - "was killed".
It's fair to assume the two incidents (her being hit by a car, and dying) are related, so the headline/lede should reflect that.
It's fair to assume the two incidents (her being hit by a car, and dying) are related, so the headline/lede should reflect that.
A female pedestrian in her 80s has died after she was struck by a car in Co Carlow this evening.
The incident happened at Myshall village, Co. Carlow, shortly before 5.30pm.
jrnl.ie/6897530
The incident happened at Myshall village, Co. Carlow, shortly before 5.30pm.
jrnl.ie/6897530
Female pedestrian in her 80s dies after being struck by car in Co Carlow
The incident happened at Myshall village, Co. Carlow.
jrnl.ie
December 8, 2025 at 11:15 PM
Not "has died" - "was killed".
It's fair to assume the two incidents (her being hit by a car, and dying) are related, so the headline/lede should reflect that.
It's fair to assume the two incidents (her being hit by a car, and dying) are related, so the headline/lede should reflect that.
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EVs beat petrol cars on lifetime emissions — even on “dirty” grids.
Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km.
We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.
Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km.
We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.
December 8, 2025 at 9:00 PM
EVs beat petrol cars on lifetime emissions — even on “dirty” grids.
Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km.
We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.
Battery production is carbon-intensive, but EVs quickly repay that debt and end up 21–71% cleaner over 250,000 km.
We can’t wait for perfect grids: electrify transport and clean the grid now.
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Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
December 8, 2025 at 3:37 AM
Finland ended homelessness with a housing first strategy that gave people apartments before they secured employment
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
Now they’re proposing a 4 day work week and 6 hour work days
True work life balance
Meanwhile in the US, people work two jobs and can’t afford food or healthcare.
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Presumably there will be rioting in Edenderry tonight by the "protect women and children" brigade?
#speirghorm
#speirghorm
December 8, 2025 at 8:10 AM
Presumably there will be rioting in Edenderry tonight by the "protect women and children" brigade?
#speirghorm
#speirghorm
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NEW TRAIN 🚨 Irish Rail and NIR are purchasing eight new Stadler FLIRT tri-mode electric/diesel/battery train sets for the Dublin-Belfast Enterprise service. Procurement started in 2023 and there was a short legal battle at the end.
December 8, 2025 at 8:12 PM
NEW TRAIN 🚨 Irish Rail and NIR are purchasing eight new Stadler FLIRT tri-mode electric/diesel/battery train sets for the Dublin-Belfast Enterprise service. Procurement started in 2023 and there was a short legal battle at the end.
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"Our waters are crying out for a break from the pollution, Irish people [want] clean water, but our voices are drowned out in a world of political wrangling and vested interest.
[But] you can’t drink politics."
Excellent piece by
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
[But] you can’t drink politics."
Excellent piece by
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Most Irish people want clean water, not a nitrates derogation
Has the Government ever asked the people of Ireland if they agree with pulling on the green jersey to convince Europe to give us another derogation?
www.irishexaminer.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:53 AM
"Our waters are crying out for a break from the pollution, Irish people [want] clean water, but our voices are drowned out in a world of political wrangling and vested interest.
[But] you can’t drink politics."
Excellent piece by
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
[But] you can’t drink politics."
Excellent piece by
@elainemcgoff.bsky.social
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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'Our waters are crying out for a break from the pollution, Irish people are calling for clean water, but our voices are being drowned out in a world of political wrangling and vested interest. And the thing is, you can’t drink politics.'
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
Most Irish people want clean water, not a nitrates derogation
Has the Government ever asked the people of Ireland if they agree with pulling on the green jersey to convince Europe to give us another derogation?
www.irishexaminer.com
December 9, 2025 at 7:28 AM
'Our waters are crying out for a break from the pollution, Irish people are calling for clean water, but our voices are being drowned out in a world of political wrangling and vested interest. And the thing is, you can’t drink politics.'
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
www.irishexaminer.com/opinion/comm...
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Farmers, communities and experts are all saying the same thing: the Nature Restoration Plan needs real funding. Without it, restoration won’t happen. Govt must respond to the Independent Advisory Committee's key asks. #RestoreNature #NationalDevelopmentPlan
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Advisers concerned by lack of funding commitment for nature restoration plan
Plan is to be published in draft form for public consultation early next year
www.irishtimes.com
December 8, 2025 at 3:05 PM
Farmers, communities and experts are all saying the same thing: the Nature Restoration Plan needs real funding. Without it, restoration won’t happen. Govt must respond to the Independent Advisory Committee's key asks. #RestoreNature #NationalDevelopmentPlan
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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Ireland's nitrates derogation & water quality — survey reveals public value clean freshwaters & have negative attitudes to raising farming allowance on nitrates
@epaireland.bsky.social find agriculture is a primary source of nitrogen pollution in our waters
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
@epaireland.bsky.social find agriculture is a primary source of nitrogen pollution in our waters
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
December 8, 2025 at 4:21 PM
Ireland's nitrates derogation & water quality — survey reveals public value clean freshwaters & have negative attitudes to raising farming allowance on nitrates
@epaireland.bsky.social find agriculture is a primary source of nitrogen pollution in our waters
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
@epaireland.bsky.social find agriculture is a primary source of nitrogen pollution in our waters
www.antaisce.org/news/public-...
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Warm oceans seem to be turning even 'weak' cyclones into deadly rainmakers
Even when storms are not especially strong in wind terms, the amount of rain they carry is increasing
For every degree of global warming, atmosphere holds about 7% more moisture.
phys.org/news/2025-12...
Even when storms are not especially strong in wind terms, the amount of rain they carry is increasing
For every degree of global warming, atmosphere holds about 7% more moisture.
phys.org/news/2025-12...
Warm oceans seem to be turning even 'weak' cyclones into deadly rainmakers
The final week of November was devastating for several South Asian countries. Communities in Sri Lanka, Indonesia and Thailand were inundated as Cyclones Ditwah and Senyar unleashed days of relentless...
phys.org
December 9, 2025 at 1:34 AM
Warm oceans seem to be turning even 'weak' cyclones into deadly rainmakers
Even when storms are not especially strong in wind terms, the amount of rain they carry is increasing
For every degree of global warming, atmosphere holds about 7% more moisture.
phys.org/news/2025-12...
Even when storms are not especially strong in wind terms, the amount of rain they carry is increasing
For every degree of global warming, atmosphere holds about 7% more moisture.
phys.org/news/2025-12...
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It is becoming increasingly obvious that the oligarchs, backed by the scum in the Kremlin and the White House, want to carve up Europe between the USA and Russia.
December 8, 2025 at 9:53 AM
It is becoming increasingly obvious that the oligarchs, backed by the scum in the Kremlin and the White House, want to carve up Europe between the USA and Russia.
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Gentle reminder that the European Union was established because the first four decades of our 20th century were mostly internecine war and genocide.
December 8, 2025 at 2:53 PM
Gentle reminder that the European Union was established because the first four decades of our 20th century were mostly internecine war and genocide.
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It's impressive that Big Tech was like: We aren't douchy enough. What if we made asshole intelligence and burned up some of the earth's power and water faster?
December 8, 2025 at 4:25 PM
It's impressive that Big Tech was like: We aren't douchy enough. What if we made asshole intelligence and burned up some of the earth's power and water faster?
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Why are Labours attacks misfiring?
Because Labour support genocide.
Labour protect the power & wealth of the super rich.
And all they do is attack the Green Party.
Help us take the actual fight to Reform: join.greenparty.org.uk
Because Labour support genocide.
Labour protect the power & wealth of the super rich.
And all they do is attack the Green Party.
Help us take the actual fight to Reform: join.greenparty.org.uk
December 8, 2025 at 4:32 PM
Why are Labours attacks misfiring?
Because Labour support genocide.
Labour protect the power & wealth of the super rich.
And all they do is attack the Green Party.
Help us take the actual fight to Reform: join.greenparty.org.uk
Because Labour support genocide.
Labour protect the power & wealth of the super rich.
And all they do is attack the Green Party.
Help us take the actual fight to Reform: join.greenparty.org.uk
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Not just China
Norway too is a major player in the obliteration of krill in Antarctica
Like China Norway is now proposing to double krill harvests
China and Norway are saying let the penguins and whales starve and world does nothing news.mongabay.com/2025/10/norw...
Norway too is a major player in the obliteration of krill in Antarctica
Like China Norway is now proposing to double krill harvests
China and Norway are saying let the penguins and whales starve and world does nothing news.mongabay.com/2025/10/norw...
December 8, 2025 at 7:22 PM
Not just China
Norway too is a major player in the obliteration of krill in Antarctica
Like China Norway is now proposing to double krill harvests
China and Norway are saying let the penguins and whales starve and world does nothing news.mongabay.com/2025/10/norw...
Norway too is a major player in the obliteration of krill in Antarctica
Like China Norway is now proposing to double krill harvests
China and Norway are saying let the penguins and whales starve and world does nothing news.mongabay.com/2025/10/norw...
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Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
December 8, 2025 at 4:49 PM
Labour are attacking Greens. Fine. I have yet to see any party that has entirely affordable aspirations.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.
But at least the Greens HAVE aspirations.
Labour have seemingly decided the status quo cannot be touched, even when it doesn't work for 90% of people, or the viability of life on the planet.