Only 2 years since the ban on neonics, France's population of insect-eating birds has risen 2-3% - from banning a single type of insecticide. Demonstrating just how much harm we cause birds when pesticides kill off the insects they need for food. @paneurope.bsky.social

‘She went through hell’: widow of Chornobyl engineer killed in Russian drone strike on Kyiv

Best cat selfie ever

JONESY! ❤️ #caturday

Buckle up - because this now amounts to a direct and deliberate attack on our country and its cultural sovereignty. Which side our politicians take - Trump's or the BBC's - over the coming days and weeks will speak volumes about their patriotism.

🚨🚨 " The BBC is far from perfect but it remains the most trusted news source in the world. To live up to its promises, it needs more independence, not less. More secure funding, not less. It needs to be set free, not shackled; defended, not attacked." Great stuff by @chrischirp.bsky.social

Throwback to our beloved ambassador, Zephyr. 🐺 His howl echoes for the hundreds of wolves being silenced as protections are stripped away. Learn how you can take action to protect them engage.nywolf.org/site/SPageNa...

At the same time the NY Times was hyping Hillary Clinton's emails, it had a reporter with emails from Jeffrey Epstein that were highly damaging to Trump. The more NYT apologists try to minimize this the clearer it becomes that they don't understand why much of the public doesn't trust legacy media.

Sir Michael Palin remembers his late wife Helen and calls on Rachel Reeves for more hospice funding #Newsnight www.youtube.com/watch?v=MF_sqNcS8qk

“…that would cause the collapse of key Atlantic Ocean circulation, the loss of coral reefs, the long-term deterioration of ice sheets and the conversion of the Amazon rainforest to a savannah…”

World still on track for catastrophic 2.6C temperature rise, report finds

Louder for the people at the back: HOSPICES SHOULD NEVER HAVE TO RELY ON CHARITY. They are vital and need proper funding for the incredible, invaluable work they do. #newsnight

Nowhere in the hysterical pile-on against the BBC in the British press has anyone mentioned that BBC News now has 77 million viewers & listeners in the US and has established itself as the second most trusted news source there.

I love the BBC. For all its flaws, it is a marvellous, irreplaceable institution. I sincerely hope it weathers this storm.

Maybe Keir should demand the heads of major US news networks any time they imply Britain is on the brink of civil war or that we live under sharia law. Or does it not work both ways?

The fact that the BBC has made serious culpable errors does not negate the point that there is a real and concerted right-wing media campaign to destroy it. Both points can be true at the same time and the campaign would not end even if the errors did.

BBC Director General has always been men – all 17 of them – for more than 100 years. Wonder whether it will change this time round.

‘Existential and urgent’: what impact will ICJ climate ruling have on Cop30?

Liz Truss was Prime Minister for 49 days, departing in October 2022. Today marks her fourth appearance as a former Prime Minister at the Rememberance Day service. Liz Truss is 50. If she lives to be 96, she will have spent more days attending the service than actually being Prime Minister. /1

This is racism, and it’s horrible.

People familiar with the right and with media will immediately recognize James Watson’s path into full scientific racism. He followed a particular contrarian, trolling descent. According to this obit, he felt his biggest discovery was in his 30s, and later in life he searched for relevance. 1/

Oh for the grace and poise of a feline… #Caturday #Ripley

This makes me so sad and angry. As a species we have so very much to answer for.

Goodness me this is wonderful. Think I’ll have to read at least twice more on.ft.com/47M4tyi Bridget Riley: ‘I want my paintings to make people feel alive’

Alan 💛💛💛

How do you improve on the #celebritytraitors finale? You show all the previous participating celebs reacting to that final. (Spoilers btw) youtu.be/LWROjyBYUv0

Sorry but I can’t stand Pink Floyd. Just had to tell someone.

Excellent night out dining at high table Newnham College Cambridge with my niece Kim. Fantastic conversation with properly clever people. Love it!

They should have Alan back as a contestant next year. It would be great telly. #celebritytraitors

What an incredible series! Such great fun. Chapeau to all involved #celebritytraitors

Alan was the most awesome, hilarious traitor. Fair play. #celebritytraitors

Nick and David are so lovely. Dumb suckers, but lovely #celebritytraitors

Worst. faithfuls. ever. #celebritytraitors

Cat has the most beautiful skin #celebritytraitors

Ngl forgot David was still in it 😂 #celebritytraitors

This thread of misogyny is quite something.

Anita Rani’s dad Bal is adorable. #RATW

Naomi is I think bang on here. I have said many times to many people that AI is like any other technology shift: it changes jobs and how we work. Naomi builds on that (and expresses it much better), and lands on "learn the skill of discernment". Do read this.

Why do the BBC keep referring to Mamdani as ‘radical left wing’? He’s nothing of the sort. He’s just a socialist. His policies may look radical by right wing American norms but it’s vanilla left by European standards. It’s wrong to label such policies as radical or extreme.

"The hard-hitting report was to be published on Thursday at a landmark event in London. But the Guardian understands that the report, prepared by experts over many months, has been halted." www.theguardian.com/environment/...

Pleeease can someone make gif of Aaron saying “AMERICAN BUTTERCREAM!!!” to camera. #GBBO

I will be supporting Sarah Owen’s bill to tackle the misuse of fireworks that causes misery for so many and ensure we can still have the displays we enjoy- until then here’s how you can help us stop those who terrorise residents of all ages, and our pets too, by setting off fireworks in our streets.

The 400 richest Americans are now worth a record $6.6 trillion. The entire bottom 50% of America is worth just $4.2 trillion. Read that back. When 400 people control more wealth than half a country’s population, we have a very serious problem.

Ooh! Very, very cool research.

The reality of climate change. The destruction of habitat and the extinction of species, reducing the diversity of life on earth - the only life we know of in the entire universe. Humans are doing untold damage.

Got to love the Tube ❤️

We live on a planet on the brink of disaster This year’s State of the Climate Report warns of imminent climate chaos By Brian McHugh @yorkshirebylines.co.uk

Halloween parade for the children of Uncanny Valley, Pennsylvania, 1918 #Halloween

How our vanishing wildflower meadows affects bees - and risks driving up food prices www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

What would you do if democracy was being dismantled before your eyes? Whatever you’re doing right now | Andy Beckett