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Yellow cover, black decoration and lettering. Large figure of bee. THE ADVENTURES OF MAYA THE BEE WALDEMAR BONSELS

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Three empires: did Orwell see this coming? Is the world now in the state that George Orwell described 80 years ago in one of the greatest of all dystopian works of literature?

Three empires: did Orwell see this coming?
Is the world now in the state that George Orwell described 80 years ago in one of the greatest of all dystopian works of literature?

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‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides

Really and truly - we need to get a grip on stopping destroying nature.
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A lot of us are *extremely* worried about pesticides.

But the point is: mass insect die-off is now happening due to climate breakdown, even where pesticides aren't a factor.

Nature is being attacked on just about every front there is, and needs *every last one* of us to step up in its defence.

HHDL Congratulates Carney, Canada

“I am an admirer of Canada, a multicultural society which enjoys a vibrant democracy.

I wish you every success in fulfilling the hopes and aspirations of the people of Canada and in contributing to global peace and stability.”

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small pert bird perches on wire fencing, black eye and bill, with feathers in shades of blue, purple, yellow & orange

Forget all the annoying stuff in the world for a few seconds and enjoy the natural beauty of Brazil’s Seven-coloured Tanager (Tangara fastuosa) Photo: Luiz Cavalcanti Damasceno

Screenshot of a Guardian article headlined: “Disabled celebrities urge Keir Starmer to scrap ‘inhumane’ benefit cuts.” Subheading reads: “Exclusive: More than 100 people including Liz Carr and Rosie Jones sign letter criticising PIP and universal credit changes.” The image includes headshots of four disabled public figures: Liz Carr, Rose Ayling-Ellis, Rosie Jones, and another woman with long dark curly hair, against various backgrounds.

I am proud to be a (non-celebrity!) signatory to the #TakingThePip letter sent to Starmer and the government. We “demand that the government withdraw its inhumane and catastrophic plans to cut disability benefits.” This is nothing less than “cruelty by policy.” tinyurl.com/3cmv43a9

The best and most meaningful way to spend what time we have on Earth?

Enjoying a love affair with our living biosphere and all its life (including us), while stuck into the fight for our collective survival.

*Everyone* has a vital role to play. 🌍

If you’re not familiar with Peter Thiel and Palantir, now is the time to get familiar… quickly!
The evil here is off the charts with the media largely ignoring it.

The reason Farage is against
a wealth tax on multi-millionaires
is because he is a multi-millionaires

Path through Epping forest

Big walk is go

I shouldn't go to social things. They make me feel bad on a number of levels.

Might need to go for A Big Walk to sort my head out.

A big intervention from the GM mayor just ahead of the Spending Review...notable how wide-ranging the policies he sets out are (to rapturous applause at the @compassoffice.bsky.social conference)

Have a fabulous sparkly Sunday everyone. The jewel in the archway of St Michael's tower on Glastonbury Tor.

Agroecology promotes culture and food traditions 🍲🎶🧺 — preserving identity and wisdom through local flavors. #Agroecology #FoodCulture #LocalTraditions

Learn about agroecology initiatives in: agroecologymap.org/en/locations...

The year is 2125. Earth is burning, apes have taken over the world, there is still war in the Middle East, everyone has a podcast and gillette razors now have 137 blades.

This is big - Scotland could make Ecocide a crime. It won’t be alone if it does - there’s a global push to make this happen.  And why not, we have crimes against humanity - why not crimes against nature and the environment. Laws are how we stop bad stuff happening. 

buff.ly/Cl3o2lp.

Your regular reminder that:
- Renewables are THE cheapest form of energy
- New North Sea oil & gas WON'T bring down the UK's energy costs
- WIND IS CHEAPER THAN OIL & GAS
- the sun is also RIGHT THERE

'MPs Need to Listen to the Scientists, Not the Oligarchs’ — Scientists Sound the Climate Alarm at Westminster Chris Packham was joined by more than 150 scientists in a demonstration urging Westminster to start listening to the overwhelming scientific consensus on climate change

Byline Times: 'MPs Need to Listen to the Scientists, Not the Oligarchs’ — Scientists Sound the Climate Alarm at Westminster
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Bringing back the birds: the ‘ghost woodlands’ transforming England’s barren sheep fells A groundbreaking tree-planting programme is uniting farmers and rewilders, as portions of common ground in the Yorkshire Dales national park are being restored to their ancient glory

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Paleontologist on R4 talking about fossilised Y-fronts and sounding like someone who has cornered you at festival and is asking if you have ever REALLY looked at your hands

Over the last 50yrs, we have been sold the LIE that we are unable to afford the most fundamental basics of society:
- road maintenance
- clean water
- public transport systems
- a postal network

This is so public money can be siphoned off through goverment contracts & subsidies into private hands.

Dear BBC I do not want to know on a daily basis what Fartrage thinks, is doing or say. So just STFU

3This case is in danger of setting a precedent. We are under the real threat from political parties, who see our rights under the ECHR, as a restriction of the corporate state they want to inflict upon us. The outcome of this compensation fiasco could give the green light for corporate abuses. End

Another beautiful bike ride today

Trump refuses to accept that for Netanyahu and Putin forever war is the only option | Simon Tisdall The US president thought he could impose peace through sheer personality, but he didn’t reckon with two leaders with so much to lose, says Guardian foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall

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This is probably the most important article I’ve read in months.

These are the 3 leaders of the biggest opposition parties at Westminster - Kemi Badenoch (121 seats), Ed Davey (72 seats) & Stephen Flynn (9 seats) meanwhile Adrian Ramsey leads Greens with 4 seats. How often do they get reported compared to Nigel Farage (5 seats)? Time to demand fair coverage NOW

Virtually all children infected with COVID-19 show signs of blood vessel damage, study shows Making matters worse, this sign of cardiovascular damage is being seen in asymptomatic children as well as kids experiencing COVID symptoms.

Covid also causes blood vessel damage. studyfinds.org/children-wit...