Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"‘It’s shocking really’: Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spills. Citizen environmentalists create online platform that flags spills in real time and highlights repeatedly polluted spots." www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘It’s shocking really’: Devon community tracks River Dart sewage spillsCitizen environmentalists create online platform that flags spills in real time and highlights repeatedly polluted spots 041
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 03/10/2026"‘A beacon of peace’: London’s oldest mosque celebrates centenary. Fazl Mosque was used as an air raid shelter in the war – but that is not its only link to a pivotal moment in world history." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.com‘A beacon of peace’: London’s oldest mosque celebrates centenaryFazl Mosque was used as an air raid shelter in the war – but that is not its only link to a pivotal moment in world history 030
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 02/10/2026"‘Like caring for a pet’: the app that lets you know if your neighbourhood tree is thirsty. Gieß den Kiez app shows trees in critical need of watering and can be adopted by other heat-stressed cities around the world." www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘Like caring for a pet’: the app that lets you know if your neighbourhood tree is thirstyGieß den Kiez app shows trees in critical need of watering and can be adopted by other heat-stressed cities around the world 142
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 01/10/2026Thursday morning's least surprising news, ever... 😡 "‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five years. Alpine regions in Europe experiencing extreme glacier collapse due to heat-trapping effects of fossil fuel pollution." www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘Explosion of melt rates’: 20% of Swiss glaciers lost in five yearsAlpine regions in Europe experiencing extreme glacier collapse due to heat-trapping effects of fossil fuel pollution 031
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Monday morning, Trend Setters... A familiar walk, with the Hairy Genius, and an awful lot of squirrels... 050
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 28/09/2026"‘Contract between humans and river’: Bristol Avon’s rights enshrined in charter. River charters part of wider movement establishing ‘moral’ framework to protect nature and hold institutions to account." www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘Contract between humans and river’: Bristol Avon’s rights enshrined in charterRiver charters part of wider movement establishing ‘moral’ framework to protect nature and hold institutions to account 040
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Monday morning's least surprising news, ever... "Most of UK’s essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas, report warns. Keys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high risk." www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comMost of UK’s essential food supply grown in drought-risk areas, report warnsKeys crops such as cereals, potatoes, sugar and oils grown in areas with moderate to very high risk 032
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 25/09/2026"Skylarks and sandwich terns among new birdies on reserve created from ‘boring old golf course’. National Trust has transformed Sandilands in Lincolnshire into a nature reserve with wetlands and wading pools." www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comSkylarks and sandwich terns among new birdies on reserve created from ‘boring old golf course’National Trust has transformed Sandilands in Lincolnshire into a nature reserve with wetlands and wading pools 072
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 23/09/2026"Thinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension. ‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comThinktank linked to Reform UK calls for abolition of state pension‘Radical’ report likely to influence party’s platform also proposes abolishing inheritance and capital gains taxes 032
Reposted by Dan EtchellsTheBossRoss 🧶 @thebossross.bsky.social · 23/09/2026In Bonn, Germany, an ecumenical memorial service today for the more than 16,000 people who died from heat this summer. Two welfare counsellors will recount the experiences in hospitals and care homes where medical and care staff battled to comfort and save patients. #heatwavewww1.wdr.deHitze, Stress und viel Verantwortung: Wie Pflegende den Hitzesommer erlebt habenDer Ausnahme-Sommer forderte so viele Hitzetote wie nie und brachte damit auch Pflegende an ihre Grenzen. Nun ziehen sie Bilanz. 1225
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 21/09/2026Greyhound Gardens / Cheltenham Road in Longlevens currently TTL - queues everywhere... Avoid!! 020
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 21/09/2026"The black robin, once down to just a single breeding pair, wins NZ bird of the year. Fondly known as the ‘goth’ of New Zealand’s bird world, the black robin now has a population of 350 adults thanks to a pioneering breeding programme." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comThe black robin, once down to just a single breeding pair, wins NZ bird of the yearFondly known as the ‘goth’ of New Zealand’s bird world, the black robin now has a population of 350 adults thanks to a pioneering breeding programme 03013
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 20/09/2026Fuck - and I can't emphasise this enough - all the way off!! "Farage says he wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE czar to help secure UK border. Reform leader also tells US event Europe should have ‘more sensible view’ of president’s administration." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comFarage says he wants to ‘hijack’ Trump’s ICE czar to help secure UK borderReform leader also tells US event Europe should have ‘more sensible view’ of president’s administration 062
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Friday morning, Trend Setters... 😎 A very pleasant stroll with a predominantly nose down, tail up, Hairy Genius... 020
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 18/09/2026That *lovely* Danny Tommo?? "A far-right and outright racist”?? No, surely not!! #GetInTheSea "Shabana Mahmood says she wants to distinguish between far-right extremism and legitimate local concerns over asylum sites." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.com‘Outright racist’ activist Daniel Thomas will face ‘full force of law’ over any crimes, says home secretaryShabana Mahmood says she wants to distinguish between far-right extremism and legitimate local concerns over asylum sites 140
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 18/09/2026Well lad - luckily, you're PM - crack on!! "Andy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050. Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issue." www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comAndy Burnham: UK must fully commit to reaching net zero by 2050Exclusive: PM, who is facing pressure over whether to approve North Sea oil and gasfields, makes strongest comments yet on issue 040
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Don't the government realise that "Trump's White House" *IS* the fucking radical right??!!?? 030
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Where's karma, when you need it, for these racists, eh?? "Lifeboat station in Portsmouth forced to temporarily shut after far-right action. RNLI facility affected by attempts by activists to stop asylum seekers landing in boats from the Channel." www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026...theguardian.comLifeboat station in Portsmouth forced to temporarily shut after far-right actionRNLI facility had been targeted by activists trying to stop asylum seekers landing in boats from the Channel 040
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 17/09/2026Thursday morning's least surprising news, ever... "2025 was among driest years on record for world’s rivers, study finds. Analysis of global resources reveals depletion in world’s water savings bank to 42% below normal levels last year." www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com2025 was among driest years on record for world’s rivers, study findsAnalysis of global resources reveals depletion in world’s water savings bank to 42% below normal levels last year 053
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 17/09/2026We need to do a better job of helping those who need that help... "Government estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comFiji declares national HIV emergency as Pacific nation grapples with surge in casesGovernment estimates that one in 60 adults in Fiji now living with HIV, as escalating use of methamphetamine fuels ‘epidemic’ 001
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 14/09/2026"Rail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled. ‘Commonsense change’ looks to end current confusion and put ‘passengers first, not shareholders’ when services are disrupted." www.theguardian.com/business/202...theguardian.comRail passengers get automatic right to switch operators for free when trains are cancelled‘Commonsense change’ looks to end current confusion and put ‘passengers first, not shareholders’ when services are disrupted 021
Reposted by Dan EtchellsEmathion 📯 @emathion.bsky.social · 12/09/2026The French made a short film about what could happen after all immigrants would follow the ‘white, angry old man’s’ advice to go back where they came from. 933791922
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 13/09/2026You can only assume one thing, when all the US tech bros start trotting out this line - China's winning... 021
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 10/09/2026"Tschabalala Self’s Lady in Blue review – this striding scupture fills the fourth plinth with humour and life. The statue’s luscious collision of brown and blue could stop traffic – and serves as a reminder of the big, beautiful, multicultural world we enjoy." www.theguardian.com/artanddesign...theguardian.comTschabalala Self’s Lady in Blue review – this striding scupture fills the fourth plinth with humour and lifeThe swaggering statue’s luscious collision of brown and blue could stop traffic – and serves as a reminder of the big, beautiful, multicultural world we enjoy 020
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 10/09/2026This is all, er, fine... 😟 "OpenAI not on track to reduce risk of ‘catastrophic’ loss of control, says board member. US government adviser Paul Christiano warns of risks to AI industry as he joins OpenAI’s non-profit foundation." www.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.comOpenAI not on track to reduce risk of ‘catastrophic’ loss of control, says board memberUS government adviser Paul Christiano warns of risks to AI industry as he joins OpenAI’s non-profit foundation 010
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Appalling, isn't it?? But, we're on the verge of this becoming the new normal in this country - any group of people who 'look different' running the risk of a group of unaccountable right wing thugs materialising in front of them... 010
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 10/09/2026Nah, it's not about race, is it?? It's about 'protecting people'... The fact that these were brown people is wholly irrelevant... Anyway, welcome to Britain, eh lads?? This is where this country is, now - any brown face is a licence for hatred and violence. 2204
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Well, this has cheered me right the fuck up!! Couldn't happen to a nicer bunch of racist, right wing scum. "Police launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donations." www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...bbc.co.ukPolice launch criminal investigation into Reform UK donationsThe investigation, which follows a broadcast by Channel 4 News, is being folded into the inquiry that has been underway into other donations. 063
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Wednesday morning, Trend Setters... A lovely stroll around the fields and lanes of Painswick... 😎 060
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 09/09/2026assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/696e0e...assets.publishing.service.gov.uk 010
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 09/09/2026Quite right too - the redacted (linked in reply) report is a sobering enough read... "Polanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in full. Says ministers must stop ‘hiding truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis." www.theguardian.com/politics/202...theguardian.comPolanski calls for report on ecosystem collapse to be published in fullGreen leader says ministers must stop ‘hiding the truth’ about threat to UK security from climate and nature crisis 151
Reposted by Dan EtchellsRolf Meier 🌐 @openeysdown.bsky.social · 08/09/2026⚠️ The UN special rapporteur on the Palestinian territories, Francesca Albanese, warns large-scale removal of rubble in parts of Gaza under Israeli control risks removing evidence of Israeli “atrocity crimes”. ⚠️ 613684
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I'm astonished - I reported a post to Xitter about 4 hours ago, and they've notified me that it *did* violate their standards... I mean, it *was* a mocked up picture of 4 police officers hanging from a gallows, but still - I'm amazed that's above their threshold, these days... 010
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 08/09/2026I think the good news here is that we're not blundering in, looking only at the money to be made... Oh, hold on... "Chris Lehane tells Guardian of need to implement new safety standards as critics say AI firms acting ‘recklessly’" www.theguardian.com/technology/2...theguardian.com‘We are hitting a different chapter’: OpenAI leader warns of threat of ‘persistent’ AI cyber-attacksChris Lehane tells Guardian of need to implement new safety standards as critics say AI firms acting ‘recklessly’ 010
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 06/09/2026"‘Britain’s Yellowstone’: restoration project aims to take the greed out of land acquisition. Investors in Emblehope Moor will get their financial returns – and then it will be given to community or charity owners." www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.com‘Britain’s Yellowstone’: restoration project aims to take the greed out of land acquisitionInvestors in Emblehope Moor will get their financial returns – and then it will be given to community or charity owners 041
Reposted by Dan EtchellsMayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 05/09/2026Head to Trafalgar Square today from 12–6pm for Black On The Square, a free celebration of Black Londoners and the enormous contribution Black communities have made to our city's culture, character and success. Expect food, music and workshops for all ages.london.gov.ukBlack On The Square 2026Black On The Square is entering its fourth year, so save the date, for what is set to be another year of celebrating Black culture and creativity. 122455
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 05/09/2026Nice bit of shrinkflation, McVitie's - top work!! 🙄 140
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 04/09/2026Friday mornings sadly utterly unsurprising news... 🤬 "How companies ‘secretly’ use billions of litres of public water in drought-hit England. As millions face hosepipe bans, many companies are not required to report, let alone cut, use of public supply." www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comRevealed: how companies ‘secretly’ use billions of litres of public water in drought-hit EnglandExclusive: As millions of people face hosepipe bans, many companies are not required to report, let alone cut, use of public supply 094
Dan Etchells @danetchells.bsky.social · 04/09/2026"UN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scale. Togo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to Greenland." www.theguardian.com/world/2026/s...theguardian.comUN to vote on adopting new world map that shows Africa’s true scaleTogo-sponsored resolution calls to phase out traditional map that depicts continent as similar size to Greenland 041