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Conductor, cellist, founder of Wild Arts Opera
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'Proximity to drilling wells, processing plants, pipelines + other fossil fuel facilities elevates the risk of cancer, respiratory conditions, heart disease, premature birth + death, as well as posing grave threats to water supplies + air quality, + degrades land.'
Other than that, great stuff
Other than that, great stuff
Exclusive by me: A quarter of the world’s population lives within three miles (5km) of operational fossil fuel projects, threatening the health of more than 2bn people as well as critical ecosystems, according to first-of-its-kind research.
@amnesty.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
@amnesty.org
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Fossil fuel projects around the world threaten the health of 2bn people – report
Exclusive: ‘Deep-rooted injustices’ affect billions of people due to location of wells, pipelines and other infrastructure
www.theguardian.com
November 12, 2025 at 6:32 PM
'Proximity to drilling wells, processing plants, pipelines + other fossil fuel facilities elevates the risk of cancer, respiratory conditions, heart disease, premature birth + death, as well as posing grave threats to water supplies + air quality, + degrades land.'
Other than that, great stuff
Other than that, great stuff
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You might have thought Question Time was biased.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
November 10, 2025 at 7:51 PM
You might have thought Question Time was biased.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
But you never realised how much.
UKIP never even had a single MP.
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Tiny urban forests can help #rewild urban settings and help fight #climatechange. The brainchild of the Japanese botanist Miyawaki is taking his idea global.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #forests #nature #biodiversity
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #forests #nature #biodiversity
November 10, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Tiny urban forests can help #rewild urban settings and help fight #climatechange. The brainchild of the Japanese botanist Miyawaki is taking his idea global.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #forests #nature #biodiversity
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#climate #forests #nature #biodiversity
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The UK privatised all their Fossil Fuel, Power Plants and Electricity transmission.
Norway still owns all of theirs.
The price in the UK for 1 Kwh is 26.5p.
Norway reduce their cost to 3p on Oct 1st.
9x cheaper, the ripoff is insane.
Norway still owns all of theirs.
The price in the UK for 1 Kwh is 26.5p.
Norway reduce their cost to 3p on Oct 1st.
9x cheaper, the ripoff is insane.
September 16, 2025 at 9:23 PM
The UK privatised all their Fossil Fuel, Power Plants and Electricity transmission.
Norway still owns all of theirs.
The price in the UK for 1 Kwh is 26.5p.
Norway reduce their cost to 3p on Oct 1st.
9x cheaper, the ripoff is insane.
Norway still owns all of theirs.
The price in the UK for 1 Kwh is 26.5p.
Norway reduce their cost to 3p on Oct 1st.
9x cheaper, the ripoff is insane.
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From what we've been told - its not a fish kill- its an everything kill for over 40 miles of river.
Insects, birds, mammals also impacted.
This should, by now, be a serious criminal matter.
Insects, birds, mammals also impacted.
This should, by now, be a serious criminal matter.
Another fish kill, another shrug
When will Ireland respect its rivers? - A beautifully written article.
www.thejournal.ie/readme/river...
When will Ireland respect its rivers? - A beautifully written article.
www.thejournal.ie/readme/river...
Another fish kill, another shrug: When will Ireland respect its rivers?
Professor Rónán Collins is a keen angler and is horrified at the recent fish kill in the River Blackwater. He asks why we continue to treat our waterways like sewers.
www.thejournal.ie
August 27, 2025 at 1:41 PM
From what we've been told - its not a fish kill- its an everything kill for over 40 miles of river.
Insects, birds, mammals also impacted.
This should, by now, be a serious criminal matter.
Insects, birds, mammals also impacted.
This should, by now, be a serious criminal matter.
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Pharmaceuticals in contaminated sewage sludge are disrupting vital soil fungal networks that plants and soil ecosystems depend on. 🍄🌱
Research reveals significant soil health impacts that current regulations don't address.
Blog below⬇️
www.fidra.org.uk/news/pharmac...
Research reveals significant soil health impacts that current regulations don't address.
Blog below⬇️
www.fidra.org.uk/news/pharmac...
How pharmaceuticals in sewage sludge are polluting our land and threatening soil health - Fidra
Pharmaceuticals in sewage sludge can destroy soil fungal networks, impacting nutrient cycling and threatening crop productivity, as well as long-term soil health.
www.fidra.org.uk
August 27, 2025 at 8:57 AM
Pharmaceuticals in contaminated sewage sludge are disrupting vital soil fungal networks that plants and soil ecosystems depend on. 🍄🌱
Research reveals significant soil health impacts that current regulations don't address.
Blog below⬇️
www.fidra.org.uk/news/pharmac...
Research reveals significant soil health impacts that current regulations don't address.
Blog below⬇️
www.fidra.org.uk/news/pharmac...
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New deregulatory proposals to UK chemical regulations would:
🧪 Weaken vital chemical safety laws
🇬🇧🇪🇺 Increase divergence between UK and EU chemical regulation
A consultation on the proposed changes is open till 18th August, read more in our latest blog ➡️
🧪 Weaken vital chemical safety laws
🇬🇧🇪🇺 Increase divergence between UK and EU chemical regulation
A consultation on the proposed changes is open till 18th August, read more in our latest blog ➡️
Deregulatory proposals to UK chemical safety laws will remove vital consumer and environmental safeguards
Earlier this month, the Health & Safety Executive (HSE) launched a public consultation on a package of deregulatory policy changes to chemicals regulation. If enacted, these changes will weaken vital…
buff.ly
August 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
New deregulatory proposals to UK chemical regulations would:
🧪 Weaken vital chemical safety laws
🇬🇧🇪🇺 Increase divergence between UK and EU chemical regulation
A consultation on the proposed changes is open till 18th August, read more in our latest blog ➡️
🧪 Weaken vital chemical safety laws
🇬🇧🇪🇺 Increase divergence between UK and EU chemical regulation
A consultation on the proposed changes is open till 18th August, read more in our latest blog ➡️
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For 11,500 years, atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations hovered around 280 ppm (the preindustrial “normal”), with an average surface temperature around 15°C
As of Jul. 31, 2025 co2 levels stand at a shocking 426.81 ppm and rising
theconversation.com/how-humans-d...
As of Jul. 31, 2025 co2 levels stand at a shocking 426.81 ppm and rising
theconversation.com/how-humans-d...
How humans derailed the Earth’s climate in just 160 years
The Earth’s past shows the key role of CO₂ on climate for 4.45 billion years, and how human industrial activity has disrupted its cycle at an unprecedented rate over the past 160 years.
theconversation.com
August 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
For 11,500 years, atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) concentrations hovered around 280 ppm (the preindustrial “normal”), with an average surface temperature around 15°C
As of Jul. 31, 2025 co2 levels stand at a shocking 426.81 ppm and rising
theconversation.com/how-humans-d...
As of Jul. 31, 2025 co2 levels stand at a shocking 426.81 ppm and rising
theconversation.com/how-humans-d...
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Nearly one third of the annual cost of generation comes from around 40 to 90 hours a year when the spot price is over $1000/MWh. Reserve batteries may solve this.
Price peaks have an outsize impact on generation costs. Maybe it’s time for reserve batteries
Nearly one third of the annual cost of generation comes from around 40 to 90 hours a year when the spot price is over $1000/MWh. Reserve batteries may solve this.
reneweconomy.com.au
July 28, 2025 at 3:58 AM
Nearly one third of the annual cost of generation comes from around 40 to 90 hours a year when the spot price is over $1000/MWh. Reserve batteries may solve this.
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As a general rule, regardless of the topic, the media is at least 50% of any problem.
taxjustice.net/press/millio...
taxjustice.net/press/millio...
Millionaire exodus numbers “fabricated” warns forensic analysis; Tax Justice Network comments - Tax Justice Network
This simply confirms our thorough debunking of these scare stories, and shows how far the opponents of fair wealth taxes are willing to go.
taxjustice.net
July 27, 2025 at 7:45 PM
As a general rule, regardless of the topic, the media is at least 50% of any problem.
taxjustice.net/press/millio...
taxjustice.net/press/millio...
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This article is terrifying, but sadly there's no advice for how to limit our intake of microplastics.
The alarming link between environmental microplastics and health hazards with special emphasis on cancer
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The alarming link between environmental microplastics and health hazards with special emphasis on cancer
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The alarming link between environmental microplastics and health hazards with special emphasis on cancer
Microplastic contamination is a burgeoning environmental issue that poses serious threats to animal and human health. Microplastics enter the human bo…
www.sciencedirect.com
December 20, 2024 at 12:42 AM
This article is terrifying, but sadly there's no advice for how to limit our intake of microplastics.
The alarming link between environmental microplastics and health hazards with special emphasis on cancer
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
The alarming link between environmental microplastics and health hazards with special emphasis on cancer
www.sciencedirect.com/science/arti...
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Also buried "lynx’s preferred prey is deer".
Reducing deer numbers would save a fortune in forestry establishment, save countless existing woodlands and probably save lives (from vehicle collisions to lyme disease).
But don't let reality get in the way of a populist headline!
Reducing deer numbers would save a fortune in forestry establishment, save countless existing woodlands and probably save lives (from vehicle collisions to lyme disease).
But don't let reality get in the way of a populist headline!
July 6, 2025 at 10:21 AM
Also buried "lynx’s preferred prey is deer".
Reducing deer numbers would save a fortune in forestry establishment, save countless existing woodlands and probably save lives (from vehicle collisions to lyme disease).
But don't let reality get in the way of a populist headline!
Reducing deer numbers would save a fortune in forestry establishment, save countless existing woodlands and probably save lives (from vehicle collisions to lyme disease).
But don't let reality get in the way of a populist headline!
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Also buried in this article:
"...to be fair, the reintroduction of lynx in areas of Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland seems to have worked without too much carnage"
www.independent.co.uk/voices/lynx-...
"...to be fair, the reintroduction of lynx in areas of Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland seems to have worked without too much carnage"
www.independent.co.uk/voices/lynx-...
Releasing lynx into the wild would be disastrous for Britain’s farmers
The reintroduction of big cats to Britain would cause many problems for smallholders and tenant farmers, says Richard Benson – not all of them caused directly by the beasts themselves
www.independent.co.uk
July 6, 2025 at 9:42 AM
Also buried in this article:
"...to be fair, the reintroduction of lynx in areas of Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland seems to have worked without too much carnage"
www.independent.co.uk/voices/lynx-...
"...to be fair, the reintroduction of lynx in areas of Germany, France, Italy and Switzerland seems to have worked without too much carnage"
www.independent.co.uk/voices/lynx-...
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One of the less discussed impacts of transport.
“Noise pollution is often overlooked, considered just an annoyance of everyday life. However, long-term impacts of noise on our health and environment are widespread and significant. Children are also particularly vulnerable to the effects of noise…”
“Noise pollution is often overlooked, considered just an annoyance of everyday life. However, long-term impacts of noise on our health and environment are widespread and significant. Children are also particularly vulnerable to the effects of noise…”
Noise pollution harms health of millions across Europe, report finds
About 110 million people suffer stress and sleep disturbance that lead to tens of thousands of early deaths
www.theguardian.com
June 24, 2025 at 5:25 AM
One of the less discussed impacts of transport.
“Noise pollution is often overlooked, considered just an annoyance of everyday life. However, long-term impacts of noise on our health and environment are widespread and significant. Children are also particularly vulnerable to the effects of noise…”
“Noise pollution is often overlooked, considered just an annoyance of everyday life. However, long-term impacts of noise on our health and environment are widespread and significant. Children are also particularly vulnerable to the effects of noise…”
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A HISTORIC MILESTONE: For the first time, solar power generated more electricity globally than nuclear, making it the world’s 4th largest power source.
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
June 2, 2025 at 8:09 AM
A HISTORIC MILESTONE: For the first time, solar power generated more electricity globally than nuclear, making it the world’s 4th largest power source.
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
In just 5 years, solar output nearly tripled—from 79 TWh (Apr 2020) to 233 TWh (Apr 2025). The energy transition is speeding up.
@ember-energy.org
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Sea bass sold in UK supermarkets is fuelling food insecurity in Senegal!
Senegal’s seas are being overfished to make fishmeal for farmed sea bass, which is then sold as "sustainable". We must end #overfishing — in the UK & everywhere. 🌍🐟
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Senegal’s seas are being overfished to make fishmeal for farmed sea bass, which is then sold as "sustainable". We must end #overfishing — in the UK & everywhere. 🌍🐟
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
The hidden cost of your supermarket sea bass
Revealed: an investigation shows how consumers buying fish in the UK are playing a role in food insecurity and unemployment in Senegal
www.theguardian.com
May 24, 2025 at 5:54 AM
Sea bass sold in UK supermarkets is fuelling food insecurity in Senegal!
Senegal’s seas are being overfished to make fishmeal for farmed sea bass, which is then sold as "sustainable". We must end #overfishing — in the UK & everywhere. 🌍🐟
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Senegal’s seas are being overfished to make fishmeal for farmed sea bass, which is then sold as "sustainable". We must end #overfishing — in the UK & everywhere. 🌍🐟
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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May 23, 2025 at 8:08 PM
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The most prominent figure supporting the UK's decarbonization efforts is Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. Predictably, the UK's right-wing media has launched a full-scale blitz to discredit him.
Analysis: Attacks on Ed Miliband in UK newspaper editorials have already exceeded 2024 levels - Carbon Brief
UK newspapers have already launched more editorials attacking Ed Miliband in the first four months of 2025 than they did during the whole of 2024.
www.carbonbrief.org
May 6, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The most prominent figure supporting the UK's decarbonization efforts is Energy Secretary Ed Miliband. Predictably, the UK's right-wing media has launched a full-scale blitz to discredit him.
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“The scale & intensity of coral bleaching has never before been witnessed in Western Australia waters”
“Widespread bleaching has been observed for the 1st time on reefs throughout the Kimberley, which are considered to be among the most heat tolerant in the world.”
www.watoday.com.au/national/wes...
“Widespread bleaching has been observed for the 1st time on reefs throughout the Kimberley, which are considered to be among the most heat tolerant in the world.”
www.watoday.com.au/national/wes...
May 4, 2025 at 7:23 AM
“The scale & intensity of coral bleaching has never before been witnessed in Western Australia waters”
“Widespread bleaching has been observed for the 1st time on reefs throughout the Kimberley, which are considered to be among the most heat tolerant in the world.”
www.watoday.com.au/national/wes...
“Widespread bleaching has been observed for the 1st time on reefs throughout the Kimberley, which are considered to be among the most heat tolerant in the world.”
www.watoday.com.au/national/wes...
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Butterfly populations are crashing through the floor.
One way people can help is rewilding their gardens. At the very least, mowing lawns less often.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
One way people can help is rewilding their gardens. At the very least, mowing lawns less often.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Plea to gardeners after one of worst years ever for butterflies
Alarmed at declining numbers of the insects, conservationists are asking gardeners to keep grass long.
www.bbc.com
April 29, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Butterfly populations are crashing through the floor.
One way people can help is rewilding their gardens. At the very least, mowing lawns less often.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
One way people can help is rewilding their gardens. At the very least, mowing lawns less often.
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Imagine a country where your basic needs were guaranteed. Universal Basic Income is about freedom to live, to dream, to breathe without fear. We can afford it. We just have to choose people over billionaires.
April 26, 2025 at 10:49 PM
Imagine a country where your basic needs were guaranteed. Universal Basic Income is about freedom to live, to dream, to breathe without fear. We can afford it. We just have to choose people over billionaires.
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Landowners release 50million pheasants a year into the British countryside - and a new study shows how this is boosting the number of ticks carrying Lyme disease
www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
We’re Releasing Millions Of Birds. The Ticks Are Thriving
Each year, millions of pheasants are released into woods and fields in the U.K. for recreational shooting. As a result the bacteria that cause Lyme disease are increasing.
www.forbes.com
April 24, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Landowners release 50million pheasants a year into the British countryside - and a new study shows how this is boosting the number of ticks carrying Lyme disease
www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...
www.forbes.com/sites/johndr...