Mel
@oskaandme.bsky.social
We don't have to say we're 'pro-science' here, do we?
⚠️Chlamydia could make koalas extinct. Can a vaccine save them in time?
I know these people...
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#VaccinesSaveLives
#GreyLivesMatter
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I know these people...
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#VaccinesSaveLives
#GreyLivesMatter
www.bbc.com/news/article...
Chlamydia could kill off koalas. Can a vaccine save them in time?
Koalas are barrelling towards extinction but vaccine efforts to save them are running out of time and cash.
www.bbc.com
January 6, 2025 at 11:01 AM
⚠️Chlamydia could make koalas extinct. Can a vaccine save them in time?
I know these people...
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#VaccinesSaveLives
#GreyLivesMatter
www.bbc.com/news/article...
I know these people...
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#VaccinesSaveLives
#GreyLivesMatter
www.bbc.com/news/article...
There really should be an international Jane Goodall Day. She is simply the best of humanity.
January 5, 2025 at 2:01 AM
There really should be an international Jane Goodall Day. She is simply the best of humanity.
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From friend and colleague Arijit Chakravarty
Everyone should read and share this widely 🙏🏻🙏🏻
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
Everyone should read and share this widely 🙏🏻🙏🏻
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
Five years of the COVID-19 pandemic: An interview with Dr. Arijit Chakravarty
In this interview, Dr. Chakravarty discusses the current state of the COVID-19 pandemic and public health globally five years after the initial outbreak of the SARS-CoV-2 virus in Wuhan, China.
www.wsws.org
December 31, 2024 at 10:49 PM
From friend and colleague Arijit Chakravarty
Everyone should read and share this widely 🙏🏻🙏🏻
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
Everyone should read and share this widely 🙏🏻🙏🏻
www.wsws.org/en/articles/...
I'm old enough to remember a time when there was no such thing as a 'provaccine doctor'.
There were just doctors.
If you're not 'provaccine', you're not worthy of the Dr title.
Sanewashing RFKJr should be a disqualifier from practising medicine.
There were just doctors.
If you're not 'provaccine', you're not worthy of the Dr title.
Sanewashing RFKJr should be a disqualifier from practising medicine.
A provaccine doctor wouldn’t legitimize this crank in any way shape or form.
In “Good on Paper,” @jerusalem.bsky.social speaks with a pro-vaccine doctor who argues that RFK Jr.’s critics need to acknowledge the “seeds of truth” to some of his critiques, and the fact that many Americans are skeptical of public-health institutions.
January 1, 2025 at 2:05 AM
I'm old enough to remember a time when there was no such thing as a 'provaccine doctor'.
There were just doctors.
If you're not 'provaccine', you're not worthy of the Dr title.
Sanewashing RFKJr should be a disqualifier from practising medicine.
There were just doctors.
If you're not 'provaccine', you're not worthy of the Dr title.
Sanewashing RFKJr should be a disqualifier from practising medicine.
Happy New Year, and a warm welcome to new vegans!
Lots of free resources here to help you enjoy Veganuary 👇
#climate #publichealth #animallover #biodiversity
#plantbased #ditchdairy
#eatinganimalscausespandemics
veganuary.com/en-au/partne...
Lots of free resources here to help you enjoy Veganuary 👇
#climate #publichealth #animallover #biodiversity
#plantbased #ditchdairy
#eatinganimalscausespandemics
veganuary.com/en-au/partne...
Try vegan with Veganuary and Animals Australia!
Try Vegan with Veganuary and Animals Australia. Sign up now to begin your 31 day challenge!
veganuary.com
January 1, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Happy New Year, and a warm welcome to new vegans!
Lots of free resources here to help you enjoy Veganuary 👇
#climate #publichealth #animallover #biodiversity
#plantbased #ditchdairy
#eatinganimalscausespandemics
veganuary.com/en-au/partne...
Lots of free resources here to help you enjoy Veganuary 👇
#climate #publichealth #animallover #biodiversity
#plantbased #ditchdairy
#eatinganimalscausespandemics
veganuary.com/en-au/partne...
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The Dogs of 2024
youtu.be/yKcQScxYdYM?...
youtu.be/yKcQScxYdYM?...
The Dogs of 2024
YouTube video by WeRateDogs
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December 31, 2024 at 5:11 PM
The Dogs of 2024
youtu.be/yKcQScxYdYM?...
youtu.be/yKcQScxYdYM?...
Merry Christmas to those who help keep us sane in an insane world. You know who you are!
December 26, 2024 at 6:11 AM
Merry Christmas to those who help keep us sane in an insane world. You know who you are!
As NZ moves towards ban, Australia looks increasingly lonely as a haven for dog torture and abuse - Crikey
If only Mike Baird had the courage of his convictions in 2016. So many dogs could've been spared a life of misery.
#bangreyhoundracing
#YouBetTheyDie
www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/11/n...
If only Mike Baird had the courage of his convictions in 2016. So many dogs could've been spared a life of misery.
#bangreyhoundracing
#YouBetTheyDie
www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/11/n...
As NZ moves towards ban, Australia looks increasingly lonely as a haven for dog torture and abuse
While the rest of the world moves to kill off this brutal industry, Australia is heading in the opposite direction.
www.crikey.com.au
December 11, 2024 at 8:07 AM
As NZ moves towards ban, Australia looks increasingly lonely as a haven for dog torture and abuse - Crikey
If only Mike Baird had the courage of his convictions in 2016. So many dogs could've been spared a life of misery.
#bangreyhoundracing
#YouBetTheyDie
www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/11/n...
If only Mike Baird had the courage of his convictions in 2016. So many dogs could've been spared a life of misery.
#bangreyhoundracing
#YouBetTheyDie
www.crikey.com.au/2024/12/11/n...
This #IDPwD, Oska would like to remind you that #AssistanceDogs have public access rights.🐕🦺🐾
More info 👇
www.assistancedogs.org.au/about-us/pub...
More info 👇
www.assistancedogs.org.au/about-us/pub...
December 3, 2024 at 10:16 AM
This #IDPwD, Oska would like to remind you that #AssistanceDogs have public access rights.🐕🦺🐾
More info 👇
www.assistancedogs.org.au/about-us/pub...
More info 👇
www.assistancedogs.org.au/about-us/pub...
National Fire Ant Eradication Program says misinformation is hampering extermination efforts - ABC News
Grifters are selling legally invalid "no trespassing" signs, fraudulently using QPS logo.
Antivaxxer playbook.
#cookers #misinformation
#fireants #qldpol #koalas
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Grifters are selling legally invalid "no trespassing" signs, fraudulently using QPS logo.
Antivaxxer playbook.
#cookers #misinformation
#fireants #qldpol #koalas
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Australia is fighting a fire ant invasion, but authorities say they are also locked in a misinformation war
Australia's fire ant authority says "downright dangerous" misinformation spread on traditional and social media is hampering its efforts to eradicate the pest.
www.abc.net.au
December 3, 2024 at 8:11 AM
National Fire Ant Eradication Program says misinformation is hampering extermination efforts - ABC News
Grifters are selling legally invalid "no trespassing" signs, fraudulently using QPS logo.
Antivaxxer playbook.
#cookers #misinformation
#fireants #qldpol #koalas
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Grifters are selling legally invalid "no trespassing" signs, fraudulently using QPS logo.
Antivaxxer playbook.
#cookers #misinformation
#fireants #qldpol #koalas
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-12...
Future generations will scarcely believe we lived with koalas in our backyards and didn't look after them.
#savethekoala 🐨
#savethekoala 🐨
November 30, 2024 at 1:10 AM
Future generations will scarcely believe we lived with koalas in our backyards and didn't look after them.
#savethekoala 🐨
#savethekoala 🐨
Music therapy can reach some children with disabilities in ways nothing else can.
These allied health providers are not the reason the NDIS is haemorrhaging money & destroying their livelihoods is sorely misdirected targeting.
Please join me in signing this petition 👇
These allied health providers are not the reason the NDIS is haemorrhaging money & destroying their livelihoods is sorely misdirected targeting.
Please join me in signing this petition 👇
Perhaps they should also listen to those from the vulnerable Disability Group.
My partner's daughter is high functioning ASD. This is crucial to her.
I rarely, if ever, exposure my personal life on SM. But this is really terrible. Please re-skeet and sign🙏🏻
www.change.org/p/keep-music...
My partner's daughter is high functioning ASD. This is crucial to her.
I rarely, if ever, exposure my personal life on SM. But this is really terrible. Please re-skeet and sign🙏🏻
www.change.org/p/keep-music...
November 28, 2024 at 9:35 PM
Music therapy can reach some children with disabilities in ways nothing else can.
These allied health providers are not the reason the NDIS is haemorrhaging money & destroying their livelihoods is sorely misdirected targeting.
Please join me in signing this petition 👇
These allied health providers are not the reason the NDIS is haemorrhaging money & destroying their livelihoods is sorely misdirected targeting.
Please join me in signing this petition 👇
As the US becomes mired in ignorance & corruption, those with an unshakeable ethical core are beacons of light in the darkness. Dorothy Bishop is one such person, and she has Musk's measure.
It's really worth reading every word of what she says in her blogspot
deevybee.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...
deevybee.blogspot.com/2024/11/why-...
Why I have resigned from the Royal Society
The Royal Society is a venerable institution founded in 1660, whose original members included such eminent men as Christopher Wren, Robert H...
deevybee.blogspot.com
November 26, 2024 at 10:56 AM
As the US becomes mired in ignorance & corruption, those with an unshakeable ethical core are beacons of light in the darkness. Dorothy Bishop is one such person, and she has Musk's measure.
Reposted by Mel
8. Here's the thread on one page: skywriter.blue/pages/george...
Page by George Monbiot (@georgemonbiot.bsky.social)
1. Here's why I'll never use AI to assist my research or writing:
A. I don't want to know exactly what I'm looking for.
I mean that when I start researching a topic, I want to remain open to its con...
skywriter.blue
November 26, 2024 at 7:09 AM
8. Here's the thread on one page: skywriter.blue/pages/george...
Dr Gerrard says that the worst whooping cough epidemic on record in Qld has cost the life of a 2 month old baby.
Vaccination rates have plummeted during his tenure as CHO. Pertussis case numbers are almost 23 times the number at the same period last year.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Vaccination rates have plummeted during his tenure as CHO. Pertussis case numbers are almost 23 times the number at the same period last year.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Queensland experiencing worst whooping cough epidemic on record, costing the life of two-month-old baby
Whooping cough case numbers in Queensland this year are almost 23 times the number at the same period last year.
www.abc.net.au
November 26, 2024 at 8:38 AM
Dr Gerrard says that the worst whooping cough epidemic on record in Qld has cost the life of a 2 month old baby.
Vaccination rates have plummeted during his tenure as CHO. Pertussis case numbers are almost 23 times the number at the same period last year.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Vaccination rates have plummeted during his tenure as CHO. Pertussis case numbers are almost 23 times the number at the same period last year.
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
"I have never understood why, when everyone on the planet is one accident or medical condition away from disability, many people seem to lack any empathy..."
🦮 How many times do we have to say it? Refusing service to a Guide Dog handler is unlawful
www.bbc.com/news/article...
🦮 How many times do we have to say it? Refusing service to a Guide Dog handler is unlawful
www.bbc.com/news/article...
'Refused service again with my guide dog, I'm done speaking out'
Sean Dilley is inundated with abuse on social media whenever he posts about discrimination issues.
www.bbc.com
November 24, 2024 at 3:50 AM
"I have never understood why, when everyone on the planet is one accident or medical condition away from disability, many people seem to lack any empathy..."
🦮 How many times do we have to say it? Refusing service to a Guide Dog handler is unlawful
www.bbc.com/news/article...
🦮 How many times do we have to say it? Refusing service to a Guide Dog handler is unlawful
www.bbc.com/news/article...
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It's up!!!! My Explainer video for BlueSky beginners.
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
BlueSky for Beginners
YouTube video by Machine Pun Kelly
www.youtube.com
November 15, 2024 at 1:18 AM
It's up!!!! My Explainer video for BlueSky beginners.
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
I cover how to find your Twitter followers, Starter Packs, Feeds, Lists, some handy-dandy tools, and BlueSky etiquette.
Please watch and/or share with any newbies you know. I think it's helpful.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=m_V2...
Antivaxxers are going to ruin dogs too. 🤬
Dog owners warned over contagious parvo virus outbreaks.
"The warning comes after a NSW council made the “difficult decision” to euthanise 21 dogs when an outbreak of parvo swept through its animal management facility."
7news.com.au/news/dog-own...
"The warning comes after a NSW council made the “difficult decision” to euthanise 21 dogs when an outbreak of parvo swept through its animal management facility."
7news.com.au/news/dog-own...
Dog owners warned over outbreak of deadly virus
The warning comes after 21 dogs were euthanised. Here are the signs to look for.
7news.com.au
November 16, 2024 at 6:22 AM
Antivaxxers are going to ruin dogs too. 🤬
How's it going over there?
November 15, 2024 at 11:00 PM
How's it going over there?
Give it the BlueSky bump
www.thestorygraph.com
www.thestorygraph.com
November 14, 2024 at 11:58 PM
Give it the BlueSky bump
www.thestorygraph.com
www.thestorygraph.com
Uber, Melbourne Airport sued after drivers refuse Melbourne teacher and assistance dog - ABC News
Good to see Uber are being sued. They are repeat offenders refusing service dogs & discriminating against PwD. I hope this case pushes them to do more. 🐕🦺🦮
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Good to see Uber are being sued. They are repeat offenders refusing service dogs & discriminating against PwD. I hope this case pushes them to do more. 🐕🦺🦮
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Uber sued after drivers 'point-blank' refuse rides to Melbourne teacher and his assistance dog
Peter Frank and his dog are seeking compensation and "change" after two drivers refused to pick him up at Melbourne Airport in 2023.
www.abc.net.au
November 14, 2024 at 1:29 AM
Uber, Melbourne Airport sued after drivers refuse Melbourne teacher and assistance dog - ABC News
Good to see Uber are being sued. They are repeat offenders refusing service dogs & discriminating against PwD. I hope this case pushes them to do more. 🐕🦺🦮
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Good to see Uber are being sued. They are repeat offenders refusing service dogs & discriminating against PwD. I hope this case pushes them to do more. 🐕🦺🦮
www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11...
Reposted by Mel
At the Chimpanzee Conservation Center in Guinea, the chimp orphans have to learn everything their mom would have taught them if she were still around.
Here, one of their surrogate dads teaches them a critical survival skill: bean-breaking.
Such thoughtful and well-behaved students.
Here, one of their surrogate dads teaches them a critical survival skill: bean-breaking.
Such thoughtful and well-behaved students.
November 11, 2024 at 9:58 PM
At the Chimpanzee Conservation Center in Guinea, the chimp orphans have to learn everything their mom would have taught them if she were still around.
Here, one of their surrogate dads teaches them a critical survival skill: bean-breaking.
Such thoughtful and well-behaved students.
Here, one of their surrogate dads teaches them a critical survival skill: bean-breaking.
Such thoughtful and well-behaved students.
Anyone still hoping the USDA will control H5N1 should read this.
"Inspectors cannot safely report food safety problems or stop the line without fear of retaliation."
www.vice.com/en/article/t...
"Inspectors cannot safely report food safety problems or stop the line without fear of retaliation."
www.vice.com/en/article/t...
There's More Hair, Feces, and Toenails in Your Pork Than You Realize
The Government Accountability Project recently released a damning report on a high-speed hog inspection program, quoting one federal inspector who said, "It’s not whether or not people are going to ea...
www.vice.com
November 13, 2024 at 1:18 AM
Anyone still hoping the USDA will control H5N1 should read this.
"Inspectors cannot safely report food safety problems or stop the line without fear of retaliation."
www.vice.com/en/article/t...
"Inspectors cannot safely report food safety problems or stop the line without fear of retaliation."
www.vice.com/en/article/t...
Qld's largest #GoldenRetriever puppy farm owner could be facing 100 criminal charges and $350,000 in costs. The RSPCA seized 183 dogs & puppies in April.
thenightly.com.au/australia/qu...
thenightly.com.au/australia/qu...
Wandering dog sparks bitter $350k court battle with RSPCA
A stoush sparked by a golden retriever wandering across a rural road has blown up in court with the Queensland Government now threatening the dog’s owner with up to 100 criminal charges and a $350,000...
thenightly.com.au
November 13, 2024 at 12:51 AM
Qld's largest #GoldenRetriever puppy farm owner could be facing 100 criminal charges and $350,000 in costs. The RSPCA seized 183 dogs & puppies in April.
thenightly.com.au/australia/qu...
thenightly.com.au/australia/qu...