Stephen Nicholl

A very long 4 years...

If there is a Hell may it burn hot enough for Donald Trump.

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Monarch butterflies’ mass die-off in 2024 caused by pesticide exposure – study New peer-reviewed research found an average of seven pesticides in each of 10 butterflies tested

On this #PoisonedPlanet, so many threats to life.

Cocktail of #pesticides and important issue for many species

#NatureCrisis
www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025...

Scientists slam Trump administration climate report as a ‘farce’ full of misinformation Experts say the report being used to justify the mass rollback of climate regulations has many claims based on long-debunked research

What’s embarrassing about the DOE report is that it’s the same climate denier (we used to call them skeptics) talking points from when I was in grad school three decades ago. Can’t these deniers come up with something fresh?

It’s hard not to conclude that their specific goal is to destroy the livable future of the human race in order to achieve more power and profit specifically for them and their buddies today.

My reaction to that completely batshit press briefing by Tulsi Gabbard in which she accused Obama of “treasonous conspiracy” is that whatever is in the Epstein files about Trump must be really really bad

Fun fact: Chris Wright is former CEO of oil company Liberty Energy and ex-director of oil & gas lobby group Western Energy Alliance.

Not mentioned by @economist.com

Heatwave is a weird time to publish climate denial from a fossil fuel lobbyist

www.desmog.com/2025/02/17/u... @desmog.com

‘Profound concern’ as scientists say extreme heat ‘now the norm’ in UK Frequency of heatwaves and flooding raises fears over health, infrastructure and how society functions

Extreme heat ‘now the norm’ in UK
For days over 8C above average, the number has trebled and for 10C above average it has quadrupled
As 600 people in UK believed to have died due to extreme heat in June alone
Imagine if terrorists had killed 600 people in June
www.theguardian.com/environment/...

The mayor of Perris (Ca) advises the non-American residents to not leave their homes and to not answer the door to avoid being arrested by ICE. Those are very dark days.

FAST COMPANY Article: While retirement typically occurs, after completing a career and saving and investing for it, a new trend is emerging among Gen Z career professionals called "micro-retirement." Micro- retirements involve taking a one to two- week break from work every 12 to 18 months. Gen Z is using micro-retirement to avoid burnout, find greater fulfillment in their work, and enhance their overall well-being. However, it's not just Gen-Z:

'Vacations.'

The word is 'vacations.'

Southern Ocean current reverses for first time, signalling risk of climate system collapse A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a ...

“A major ocean current in the Southern Hemisphere has reversed direction for the first time in recorded history, in what climatologists are calling a ‘catastrophic’ tipping point in the global climate system.” #ClimateCrisis

They ignored @noaa.gov, whose Weather Prediction Center issued at least six warnings
@wxmvpete.bsky.social

Anyone remember where I parked my locally sourced organic Land Rover ?

The Tragic Comedy of Grouse Shooting Lies: presented to you by your elected representatives , at the
@wildjustice.bsky.social driven grouse shooting debate earlier this week – enjoy .

Explain the Big Ugly budget bill to me like I’m five…

Seriously, this demo is a must see—anyone can understand it.
Share it with family and friends.
#VoteNo

Miliband eyes refinery support after Lindsey collapse The energy security secretary is exploring ways to bring the refineries industry within the scope of a key government support scheme for energy-intensive companies, Sky News learns.

Corporate Welfare.

Ministers consider state support to UK oil refineries after the collapse of the Prax Lindsey site in Lincolnshire.

Profits privatized, losses socialized.

Why free money? Support should be in the form of repayable loans, equity stake to ensure that people get something in return

Unionism – A discussion

Periodically the thoughts of some unionists turn to unity, not of Ireland, but of unionism. From a recognition of a loss of power, a loss of control and, to some degree, a loss of political direction comes a desire to gather those of like mind ever closer together. With…

Climate change makes Saturday’s dangerous 32°C day in England 100 times more likely Extreme heat an “overlooked threat” in UK impacting human health, NHS and economy, scientists warn

Human-caused climate change makes dangerous 32°C day in England 100 times more likely.

100 times more likely.

We have caused this.

@yorkshirebylines.co.uk
@bylinetimes.bsky.social

yorkshirebylines.co.uk/news/environ...

Plastic bag bans and fees reduce harmful bag litter on shorelines Plastic pollution threatens marine and freshwater ecosystems and the services they provide. Although plastic bag bans and taxes are increasingly implemented worldwide, their effectiveness in reducing ...

A while back when I discussed plastic pollution in my newsletter Talking Climate, I said the most important way we can cut it is not by recycling (only 8% is actually recycled) but rather by advocating for plastic bans where we live.

And now, guess what - there’s peer-reviewed evidence this works!

It is extraordinary, but grimly inevitable, that the people most responsible for hobbling the UK have become the loudest & whiniest critics of the consequences of their own actions. A big part of the process lies in people like ‘Lord’ Hannan actually being *rewarded* for their ignorant delinquency.

It’s not illegal for a United States Senator to go to a public press conference and ask questions about your constituents safety.

It's our job.

Sen. Alex Padilla, who was just forcibly removed from a DHS press conference, is the ranking member of Judiciary’s subcommittee on immigration, citizenship, and border safety, which has “oversight of federal agencies with citizenship, asylum, refugee, and immigration enforcement responsibilities.”

LA is not on fire. There are no riots.

Gavin Newsom for the win🏆

Reform UK Party Chairman.

Deeply serious people.

You have to love the Brexiters losing their collective shit over Gibraltar becoming part of the Schengen Area.

It's happening BECAUSE of Brexit which has made life very difficult on the Rock and that's why 95.9% of Gibraltarians voted remain.... but apparently Starmer is giving it away

When someone like Vindman is saying this, things are dark. He’s not posting 4th hand information.

Don’t consult your hope when assessing what’s up ahead. It will lead you astray. Base your plans on reality.