@tinahj.bsky.social
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"Dredging for shellfish in some of Ireland’s most sensitive marine areas is wiping out seagrass meadows that play a critical role in capturing vast amounts of carbon and in enriching biodiversity." @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social warns.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
Shellfish dredging wiping out key carbon-catching seagrass meadows, Coastwatch warns
Environmental group calls for increase in shellfish diving and ban on ‘licensed damage’ after destruction in Co Mayo
www.irishtimes.com
May 9, 2025 at 9:40 AM
"Dredging for shellfish in some of Ireland’s most sensitive marine areas is wiping out seagrass meadows that play a critical role in capturing vast amounts of carbon and in enriching biodiversity." @coastwatch-ire.bsky.social warns.
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
www.irishtimes.com/environment/...
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“Never have we so hurt and mistreated our common home as we have in the last two hundred years. Reducing greenhouse gases requires honesty, courage and responsibility. Those who will have to suffer the consequences will not forget this failure of conscience and responsibility.” — Pope Francis
April 21, 2025 at 8:48 AM
“Never have we so hurt and mistreated our common home as we have in the last two hundred years. Reducing greenhouse gases requires honesty, courage and responsibility. Those who will have to suffer the consequences will not forget this failure of conscience and responsibility.” — Pope Francis
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In many ways, neofascism is more dangerous than 20th century fascism was.
For one thing, it's taking hold at the worst possible juncture: when avoiding climate + ecological armaggedon is paramount.
A core aim of fascism now is crushing all attempts to do so.
gilbert-achcar.net/age-of-neofa...
For one thing, it's taking hold at the worst possible juncture: when avoiding climate + ecological armaggedon is paramount.
A core aim of fascism now is crushing all attempts to do so.
gilbert-achcar.net/age-of-neofa...
The Age of Neofascism and Its Distinctive Features | Gilbert Achcar / جلبير الأشقر
With each passing day and at an accelerating pace in recent years, it becomes increasingly obvious that we are witnessing a new era of rise of the far right on a global scale, similar to the era of th...
gilbert-achcar.net
April 16, 2025 at 8:05 AM
In many ways, neofascism is more dangerous than 20th century fascism was.
For one thing, it's taking hold at the worst possible juncture: when avoiding climate + ecological armaggedon is paramount.
A core aim of fascism now is crushing all attempts to do so.
gilbert-achcar.net/age-of-neofa...
For one thing, it's taking hold at the worst possible juncture: when avoiding climate + ecological armaggedon is paramount.
A core aim of fascism now is crushing all attempts to do so.
gilbert-achcar.net/age-of-neofa...
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My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"?
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Sex Redefined: The Idea of 2 Sexes Is Overly Simplistic
Biologists now think there is a larger spectrum than just binary female and male
www.scientificamerican.com
April 16, 2025 at 12:03 PM
My husband has taught human reproduction and development to the Cambridge medics for over three decades. When people start banging on about "only two biological sexes" he starts with "which sex: genetic, hormonal, or gonadal"?
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
Biological sex is not binary. www.scientificamerican.com/article/sex-...
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Disturbing overtones here from the Mail on Sunday, telling its readers that "Globalism" (along with something it calls "warmism") has "made us a weakling"...
Supported by advertising from B & Q, Asda, Waitrose, Ryobi, PaddyPower, Prezzo & Boots
Supported by advertising from B & Q, Asda, Waitrose, Ryobi, PaddyPower, Prezzo & Boots
April 13, 2025 at 5:48 PM
Disturbing overtones here from the Mail on Sunday, telling its readers that "Globalism" (along with something it calls "warmism") has "made us a weakling"...
Supported by advertising from B & Q, Asda, Waitrose, Ryobi, PaddyPower, Prezzo & Boots
Supported by advertising from B & Q, Asda, Waitrose, Ryobi, PaddyPower, Prezzo & Boots
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“Between 2005 and 2024, levels of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter—two of the most harmful pollutants to human health—have been slashed by 50% and 55%, respectively.”
How?
An aggressive program to shift trips to cycling, among others.
momentummag.com/paris-proves...
How?
An aggressive program to shift trips to cycling, among others.
momentummag.com/paris-proves...
Paris Proves the Power of Pedals: How Cycling Helped Cut Pollution in Half
So how did Paris, once choked with vehicle traffic and notorious for its pollution, pull off such a turnaround?
momentummag.com
April 13, 2025 at 6:58 PM
“Between 2005 and 2024, levels of nitrogen dioxide and fine particulate matter—two of the most harmful pollutants to human health—have been slashed by 50% and 55%, respectively.”
How?
An aggressive program to shift trips to cycling, among others.
momentummag.com/paris-proves...
How?
An aggressive program to shift trips to cycling, among others.
momentummag.com/paris-proves...
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The 'streamlining' of enviro protections continues the long British tradition of regarding nature as expendable
"Officials acknowledge that this is very likely to mean a less stringent policy for specific protection, particularly around distinct major projects"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Officials acknowledge that this is very likely to mean a less stringent policy for specific protection, particularly around distinct major projects"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Wildlife groups express alarm at plan to ‘streamline’ UK environmental rules
Government wants to spur economic growth and drive housebuilding but charities say nature should be priority
www.theguardian.com
April 2, 2025 at 5:59 AM
The 'streamlining' of enviro protections continues the long British tradition of regarding nature as expendable
"Officials acknowledge that this is very likely to mean a less stringent policy for specific protection, particularly around distinct major projects"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Officials acknowledge that this is very likely to mean a less stringent policy for specific protection, particularly around distinct major projects"
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Chilling opinion article from Berna León @bernaleon.bsky.social saying what many are too afraid to say... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
This op-ed could lead to me being deported from America | Berna León
I could never have imagined that writing a critical piece about the government could put me at risk of deportation
www.theguardian.com
March 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Chilling opinion article from Berna León @bernaleon.bsky.social saying what many are too afraid to say... www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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When you look at the list of institutions they want to defund: libraries, museums, the Smithsonian, public schools, PBS, NPR, archives, you can clearly see that the real threat to an authoritarian regime is an informed and educated public
March 29, 2025 at 4:44 PM
When you look at the list of institutions they want to defund: libraries, museums, the Smithsonian, public schools, PBS, NPR, archives, you can clearly see that the real threat to an authoritarian regime is an informed and educated public
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Oh.
Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years, report says
Brexit a key factor in worst UK medicine shortages in four years, report says
Nuffield Trust says supply chains have shifted, with drugs for epilepsy and cystic fibrosis among those now scarce
Drug shortages in the UK have risen to their worst level for four years, official figures show, with Brexit considered a key reason so many medications are scarce.
Drug companies notified the Department of Health and Social Care (DHSC) about disruptions to supply 1,938 times during last year – the highest number since the 1,967 seen in 2021. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
March 22, 2025 at 8:55 AM
Oh.
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I didn't have Russell Brand accusing Penelope Keith of murdering JFK on my 2025 bingo card.
March 20, 2025 at 10:00 AM
I didn't have Russell Brand accusing Penelope Keith of murdering JFK on my 2025 bingo card.
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March 20, 2025 at 9:06 PM
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Holy shit, lads.
I've just seen this footage of Penelope Keith running away from the grassy knoll.
I've just seen this footage of Penelope Keith running away from the grassy knoll.
March 20, 2025 at 3:19 PM
Holy shit, lads.
I've just seen this footage of Penelope Keith running away from the grassy knoll.
I've just seen this footage of Penelope Keith running away from the grassy knoll.
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From a source: “Just had a co-presenter for a buildings research conference bow out. She’s a dual citizen and the FBI came knocking to ask her about her involvement in coauthoring chunks of the Paris Agreement.
Climate science is being literally (and I mean literally) criminalized.”
Climate science is being literally (and I mean literally) criminalized.”
March 18, 2025 at 4:45 PM
From a source: “Just had a co-presenter for a buildings research conference bow out. She’s a dual citizen and the FBI came knocking to ask her about her involvement in coauthoring chunks of the Paris Agreement.
Climate science is being literally (and I mean literally) criminalized.”
Climate science is being literally (and I mean literally) criminalized.”
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Kemi Badenoch, who now opposes the UK’s 2050 net zero target, took money from a Chevron director during her leadership campaign
‘Net Zero Sceptic’ Kemi Badenoch Accepted £10,000 from Chevron Director
Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch received a donation from a director of a fossil fuel giant during this year’s party leadership election, DeSmog can reveal. The new Tory leader has vocally criticise...
www.desmog.com
March 18, 2025 at 9:16 AM
Kemi Badenoch, who now opposes the UK’s 2050 net zero target, took money from a Chevron director during her leadership campaign
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Multiple drone attacks across Ukraine last night, including on a hospital. This on a day that Putin claimed he’s committed to peace.
March 19, 2025 at 8:30 AM
Multiple drone attacks across Ukraine last night, including on a hospital. This on a day that Putin claimed he’s committed to peace.
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This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
March 16, 2025 at 2:25 AM
This is blood-boiling. Charles Rogers was awarded the Medal of Honor in Vietnam after being wounded three times leading the defense of a position.
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
Google his name and the entry below comes up. When you click, you'll see the page has been deleted and the URL changed to include "DEI medal."
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Having barely survived DDT last century, peregrine falcons, fastest animal on the planet, are now dying out even faster, likely due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), originated in poultry.
Yet *another* impact of livestock farming on the natural world.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Yet *another* impact of livestock farming on the natural world.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Decades after peregrines came back from the brink, a new threat emerges
DDT use nearly wiped out the raptor by the 1970s. Now peregrine numbers are collapsing again in many countries and no one is quite sure why
www.theguardian.com
March 13, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Having barely survived DDT last century, peregrine falcons, fastest animal on the planet, are now dying out even faster, likely due to highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI), originated in poultry.
Yet *another* impact of livestock farming on the natural world.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Yet *another* impact of livestock farming on the natural world.
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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7. Getting better at it means:
a. improving our scepticism and understanding of how manipulators operate.
b. being as unlike them as possible: confidently asserting our kindness and empathy.
Especially towards those being kicked blue by fascists, such as refugees.
a. improving our scepticism and understanding of how manipulators operate.
b. being as unlike them as possible: confidently asserting our kindness and empathy.
Especially towards those being kicked blue by fascists, such as refugees.
March 10, 2025 at 1:34 PM
7. Getting better at it means:
a. improving our scepticism and understanding of how manipulators operate.
b. being as unlike them as possible: confidently asserting our kindness and empathy.
Especially towards those being kicked blue by fascists, such as refugees.
a. improving our scepticism and understanding of how manipulators operate.
b. being as unlike them as possible: confidently asserting our kindness and empathy.
Especially towards those being kicked blue by fascists, such as refugees.
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1. You feel powerless? Don’t know what you can do to resist the rise of fascism?
Here is an answer: Good Things.
Fascism inflicts pain and harm as a matter of doctrine.
Kindness, care and conviviality defend us from it.
The more we build community, the less it can take root.
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Here is an answer: Good Things.
Fascism inflicts pain and harm as a matter of doctrine.
Kindness, care and conviviality defend us from it.
The more we build community, the less it can take root.
🧵
March 10, 2025 at 1:12 PM
1. You feel powerless? Don’t know what you can do to resist the rise of fascism?
Here is an answer: Good Things.
Fascism inflicts pain and harm as a matter of doctrine.
Kindness, care and conviviality defend us from it.
The more we build community, the less it can take root.
🧵
Here is an answer: Good Things.
Fascism inflicts pain and harm as a matter of doctrine.
Kindness, care and conviviality defend us from it.
The more we build community, the less it can take root.
🧵
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Misogynist, rapist and killer Kyle Clifford watched Andrew Tate videos before committing his horrific crimes.
www.itv.com/news/2025-03...
www.itv.com/news/2025-03...
www.itv.com
March 6, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Misogynist, rapist and killer Kyle Clifford watched Andrew Tate videos before committing his horrific crimes.
www.itv.com/news/2025-03...
www.itv.com/news/2025-03...
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BREAKING - Trump team met with Ukraine’s top 2 opposition leaders to try to topple Zelenskyy
The plan has FAILED - both opposition leaders have officially said they do NOT support calling an election to replace Zelenskyy while the war is going on
The plan has FAILED - both opposition leaders have officially said they do NOT support calling an election to replace Zelenskyy while the war is going on
March 6, 2025 at 4:38 PM
BREAKING - Trump team met with Ukraine’s top 2 opposition leaders to try to topple Zelenskyy
The plan has FAILED - both opposition leaders have officially said they do NOT support calling an election to replace Zelenskyy while the war is going on
The plan has FAILED - both opposition leaders have officially said they do NOT support calling an election to replace Zelenskyy while the war is going on