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klaatu82.bsky.social
Be a lamb and watch this episode of #WordsUnravelled all about domesticated animals. It’s really very interesting!

Thanks, pet!

@robwords.bsky.social @jesszafarris.bsky.social
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Are pets called 'pets' because we pet them?
YouTube video by Words Unravelled with RobWords and Jess Zafarris
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October 29, 2025 at 10:23 PM
richardhs.bsky.social
How America helped create the Palestinian Authority – only to undermine it ever since
theconversation.com/how-america-...
How America helped create the Palestinian Authority – only to undermine it ever since
Ever since Bill Clinton helped create the Palestinian Authority successive US administrations have prevented it working properly.
theconversation.com
September 11, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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When a network lays off one of America’s greatest satirists, it’s not because he failed. It’s because he succeeded too loudly.
July 18, 2025 at 8:37 PM
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catbutlersr.bsky.social
July 3, 2025 at 2:29 PM
richardhs.bsky.social
Fewer people doesn’t always mean better outcomes for nature – just look at Japan
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Fewer people doesn’t always mean better outcomes for nature – just look at Japan
Even with fewer people, wildlife has less space and fewer niches to inhabit.
theconversation.com
July 4, 2025 at 12:39 PM
richardhs.bsky.social
Anti-environmentalism is on the rise but it’s full of contradictions
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Anti-environmentalism is on the rise but it’s full of contradictions
Some of the contradictions of anti-environmentalism reflect its departure from traditional conservatism.
theconversation.com
May 24, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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May 17, 2025 at 12:25 PM
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rspb.bsky.social
Happy 99th birthday to the man who gave voice to the wild. 🎉

Sir David Attenborough, thank you for a lifetime dedicated to the natural world, and for sharing its story with wisdom, wonder, and grace.

You've inspired generations to fall in love with nature.
This photograph captures Sir David Attenborough seated outdoors on the rugged terrain of Skomer Island. Behind him, the ocean and coastal cliffs form a scenic backdrop under a clear sky. Sir David, dressed in a khaki jacket and light trousers, looks towards the camera with a gentle expression, exuding a sense of warmth, calm, and wisdom. Around him, puffins can be seen flying and perched on the rocky ground, illuminated in rays of golden sunlight as the sun sets behind the cliffs.
May 8, 2025 at 7:09 AM
richardhs.bsky.social
AI is inherently ageist. That’s not just unethical – it can be costly for workers and businesses
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AI is inherently ageist. That’s not just unethical – it can be costly for workers and businesses
The ‘grey digital divide’ is artificial – created because designers of tech products are overwhelmingly young.
theconversation.com
April 23, 2025 at 1:06 PM
richardhs.bsky.social
Chewing gum is plastic pollution, not a litter problem
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Chewing gum is plastic pollution, not a litter problem
The reality is that chewing gum is just another form of plastic pollution, but it is not treated as such.
theconversation.com
March 22, 2025 at 10:36 AM
richardhs.bsky.social
"The Jungle" by Upton Sinclair. Plus ca change, plus ca la meme chose.
March 9, 2025 at 1:28 PM
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I don’t even know how this could be presented as being in service of anything other than hindering scientific progress.
CDC Staff Prohibited From Co-Authoring Papers With World Health Organization Personnel
It’s just the latest “Orwellian” crackdown on government scientists.
www.huffingtonpost.co.uk
March 1, 2025 at 12:46 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
I’m George Takei and I approve of this message.
February 19, 2025 at 3:47 PM
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ruthtingay.bsky.social
Annual release of millions of non-native gamebirds for shooting? Sure, no problem, no licences/permission required, fill yer boots, do what you like.

Carefully managed & licensed reintroduction of a native species? Not if its got sharp claws and teeth.

www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
John Swinney rules out reintroduction of lynx to Scotland
The first minister tells farmers that no carnivorous species will be reintroduced under his government.
www.bbc.co.uk
February 7, 2025 at 1:59 PM
richardhs.bsky.social
Why supermarkets are siding with farmers over inheritance tax
theconversation.com/why-supermar...
Why supermarkets are siding with farmers over inheritance tax
They’re often accused of exploiting farmers – but now supermarkets are taking their corner.
theconversation.com
February 7, 2025 at 5:01 PM
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profaliceroberts.bsky.social
What an amazing piece of life-affirming, humane, compassionate good news!
humanists.uk Humanists UK @humanists.uk · Feb 3
Officially scrapping the Rwanda scheme is a triumph for human dignity, compassion, and justice. No country as repressive as Rwanda can be considered safe. And no country should farm out its responsibilities to genuine asylum claimants to a third country.

humanists.uk/2025/02/03/h...
Government formally repeals heartless Rwanda Act and laws placing humanist asylum seekers at risk
Humanists UK has welcomed the formal scrapping of the Rwanda deportation scheme and repeal of much of the Illegal Migration Act which placed humanist asylum seekers at risk. These laws are being withd...
humanists.uk
February 4, 2025 at 11:18 AM
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heatmap.news
“In the space of a month, the six largest banks in the United States — Goldman Sachs, Bank of America, Wells Fargo, Citi, Morgan Stanley, and JPMorgan — all pulled out of the Net-Zero Banking Alliance.”

Banks are abandoning ESG en masse, says @paulwaldman.bsky.social.
The Great ESG Retreat
Banks are running scared from climate commitments — for now.
heatmap.news
January 14, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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estel62.bsky.social
January 12, 2025 at 10:00 PM
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georgetakei.bsky.social
I see how that works, yes. Do you?
Tweet: The Republicans were obsessed with Obama releasing his birth certificate, and VP Harris releasing her McDonald’s pay stubs. BUT THEY don’t want to release the report investigating THEIR Attorney General nominee for allegedly hooking up with a child? Interesting how that works!
November 21, 2024 at 10:28 AM
richardhs.bsky.social
Bluesky now has over 10 million users, and I was #6,206,168!
A virtual certificate with text "Celebrating 10M users on Bluesky, #6,206,168, richardhs.bsky.social ‪@richardhs.bsky.social‬, joined on Aug 20, 2024"
September 22, 2024 at 9:51 AM
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Bild eines offenen Buches in einer Bibliothek tweet andrea junker "If you’re afraid that books might change someone’s thinking, you’re not afraid of books, you’re afraid of thinking."
August 24, 2024 at 9:18 AM