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Bill McKibben @billmckibben.bsky.social · 20h
Join me! We’ve got to win up and down the ballot!
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Natasha Devon @natashadevon.bsky.social · 12/10/2026
If Trump is buying diesel from Russia and Russia is funding Iran… is Trump funding the defence of his own invasion (all to decrease oil prices before midterms which he will likely lose despite his attempts to rig, in part because the war with Iran is so unpopular)? Have I understood this right????
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Al Jazeera English @aljazeera.com · 10/10/2026
Humanitarian and human rights groups call out Israel's continued killings and restrictions across the enclave.
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Gaza ceasefire ‘exists in name only', more than 100 NGOs say
Humanitarian and human rights groups call out Israel's continued killings and restrictions across the enclave.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Firing squad execution to be livestreamed, Pentagon says. Lost for words at the insanity in Trumpistan, a truly sick dictatorship. Like medieval times, executions offered as a public spectacle in a country that claims to be Christian. What next?
bbc.co.uk
Fort Hood attacker's execution by firing squad will be livestreamed, Pentagon says
Pete Hegseth says the execution will be public, but a legal expert says the "unprecedented" decision is on "uncertain legal terrain".
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
This is completely outrageous and disgusting. This must immediately be blocked by Congress and Trump should be impeached for this. The US is now funding Putin’s war machine as he murders civilians including children. We are lost as a country.
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Ian Dunt @iandunt.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
He and the US are now directly responsible for the murder of Ukrainian patriots.
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Ron Filipkowski @ronfilipkowski.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
Zelenskyy says Trump has betrayed Ukraine.
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Climate Central @climatecentral.org · 09/10/2026
🚨Human-caused climate change made the record-warm waters fueling Isaias up to 600 times more likely. The waters where it formed were up to 800 times more likely. These exceptionally warm waters can significantly boost a storm’s potential strength. ➡️ www.climatecentral.org/climate-shif...
climatecentral.org
Climate change supercharged the warm Gulf waters fueling Hurricane Isaias | Climate Central
Isaias is moving over exceptionally warm Gulf of Mexico waters and is forecast to make landfall on the Gulf Coast between Alabama and Florida late Friday, October 9.
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Renew Economy @reneweconomy.com.au · 09/10/2026
If we fail to ensure data centres pay for new renewables and storage to cover their demand, power prices will increase for all of us – and by $20 billion a pop to fund new coal reneweconomy.com.au/the-queensland-…
reneweconomy.com.au
The Queensland LNP plan for coal-powered data centres could cost taxpayers $20 billion a pop
If we fail to ensure data centres pay for new renewables and storage to cover their demand, power prices will increase for all of us – and by $20 billion a pop to fund new coal.
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Kees van der Leun @sustainable2050.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
In primary school (1960s), we learned that mountain areas above 3,000 m altitude in the Alps had eternal snow. I'm afraid we're seeing the end of that. Matterhorn, 4,478 m high, last week.
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Oisín McGann @oisinmcgann.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
This is one of those headlines where, though they are becoming more and more common, it requires such a leap of imagination for normal people, that the scale of it is is hard to communicate. It’s like our world is screaming at us, but it’s in a frequency most of us can’t hear.
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 02/10/2026
This is pretty wild... the average global sea surface temperature (outside of the polar regions) is still above 70°F (21.1°C) through the end of September. This is significantly above the prior record. We'll cover this in our October climate briefing: climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi... 🌊
Line graph time series of daily global mean sea surface temperatures from 1982 to 2026. This year is currently at record high for this time of year. Data is from NOAA OISSTv2.1, and the graphic is created by Climate Central at https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-briefings.
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The Guardian @theguardian.com · 30/09/2026
No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU
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No 10 gathering evidence on public support for rejoining the EU
Senior Downing Street officials reach out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test backing for reversing Brexit Senior Downing Street officials have been reaching out to thinktanks and pollsters as they look to test public support for the UK rejoining the EU. Aides to Andy Burnham have been talking to EU experts in a range of organisations about how the public would view a promise to rejoin, as momentum builds behind including such a pledge in the next Labour manifesto. Continue reading...
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
‘This summer may have been the coolest of our lifetimes,’ says Environment Secretary Angela Eagle at Labour conference, as she attacks the far right for denying climate change and being dangerously relaxed about the heatwaves
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 27/09/2026
The last three months are the warmest on record globally, relative to every other June-July-August period since 1850. Data from NOAA/NCEI's NOAAGlobalTempv6.1.0.
Line graph time series of global land mean surface temperature anomalies for each June-August period from 1850 through 2026. There is a long-term increasing trend and large year-to-year variability. The mean surface temperature anomaly averaged for June-August 2026 was 1.21°C for global land areas. Anomalies are computed relative to a 1901-2000 climate baseline. Data from NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI NOAAGlobalTemp v6.1.0.
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Make Votes Matter @makevotesmatter.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
🚨 Urgent message to Labour Conference delegates. Pass it on! On Sunday, you'll get to vote in the priorities ballot, which will decide which motions will be heard at conference. Let's make sure that a fair voting system is on the agenda. Vote for "electoral reform" and ask others to do the same.
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 25/09/2026
Quick oceans update: yah, sea surface temperatures remain in new territory this year. See more at zacklabe.com/climate-chan.... This data (extrapolar ocean) is provided by @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social ERA5. 🌊
Graph showing daily global mean sea surface temperatures for 2026. This is also compared to the daily data from the 1981-2010 average and 1991-2020 average. Annotations are also shown to the current year with the other years from 1940 to 2026. There is a seasonal cycle. There is a long-term warming trend. 2023 and 2024 are also indicated, which were the warmest years on record. Data is from ECMWF ERA5 reanalysis and updated through 23 September 2026.
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Renew Economy @reneweconomy.com.au · 22/09/2026
As the PM calls for climate “bravery” at a global summit in New York, NSW regulators prepare to sign off on a major new coal mine extension described as a “carbon bomb” reneweconomy.com.au/biggest-coal-pr…
reneweconomy.com.au
Biggest coal project lines up for approval as Albanese calls for "bravery" in climate action
As the PM calls for climate "bravery" at a global summit in New York, NSW regulators prepare to sign off on a major new coal mine extension described as a "carbon bomb."
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 22/09/2026
Happy September equinox 2026! Enjoy your week! 🌞 Understanding seasons - graphic shows the incoming solar radiation around the two equinoxes (sun passes over the equator)... Download this visualization at zacklabe.com/arctic-clima...
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Zeke Hausfather @zekehausfather.com · 21/09/2026
This year's El Niño event is moving into record territory, with the daily Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) tying the record previously set during the 2015/2016 super-El Niño. My latest over at Carbon Brief: www.carbonbrief.org/...
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consbegone.bsky.social @consbegone.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
“when you take into account the health consequences of fossil fuel extraction and fossil fuel processing the estimate is that 20 percent of all excess mortality today can be tied to air and water pollution that's linked to fossil fuels”
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The Green Party of England & Wales @greenparty.org.uk · 17/09/2026
British democracy should never be for sale to the highest bidder. Who is in favour of state funding for political parties? 🙋‍♀️🙋‍♂️💚 #BCCQT
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Dr Elisabeth Kosters @elisabethkosters.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
Nothing to see here: “It’s unimaginable that any month in the last few thousand years, maybe 100,000 years” had had more water vapour in the atmosphere than August” www.theguardian.com/environment/...
theguardian.com
Planet’s atmosphere breaks record for water vapour levels increasing risk of extreme heat and rainfall
Global heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists say
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 16/09/2026
Sea surface temperatures in the key Niño 3.4 region have been at record highs since early June (climate change plus El Niño), now more than 1°C above the 1997 record this week! 😬 Bring your El Niño questions and more to our free webinar tomorrow (sign up): climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
Line graph time series of daily Nino 3.4 sea surface temperatures from 1982 to 2026. This year is currently a record high for this time of year through September 14, 2026. Data is from NOAA OISSTv2.1, and the graphic is created by Climate Central at https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-briefings.
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Leon Simons @leonsimons.com · 16/09/2026
"Please, don't say a 100%! " "Call it 70% and let's just move on." H/t @ghostpanther.bsky.social
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Royce Kurmelovs @roycerk2.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Compare these "free fire zones" to the mandatory consultation requirements applied to commercial wind and solar projects that force companies to consult within a similar radius.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Remember quantitative easing. Bank of England created £895bn, bought gilts/bonds, City speculators profited. Govt could keep them, save interest/redemption costs. NO. It is selling them at £120bn loss, pushing up interest rates. Adding about £47bn to govt debt by 2031, the City profits.
theguardian.com
Bank of England urged to slow or halt bond-selling to slash UK borrowing costs
Economists urge John Healey to press Bank to change policy that is costing the exchequer billions of pounds
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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
New YouGov polling: Voters overwhelmingly back a UK donations cap
YouGov bar chart headed 'Do you think there should or should not be a limit on the amount of money individuals and entities can donate to a political party?', based on 5,456 GB adults surveyed on 14 September 2026. Should: 60%. Should not: 22%. Don't know: 18%
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 13/09/2026
Another year full of climate extremes... Did you know the last 100 days have all set new daily records for global sea surface temperatures? Learn more about our rapidly warming oceans in our webinar this week, & bring your questions! 📣 Register in advance: climatecentral-org.zoom.us/webinar/regi...
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 14/09/2026
Warming isn’t just confined to the surface, but extends deep into the ocean as well. The impacts of this rapid change are vast, affecting everything from the base of the marine food chain to the global economy, while also reshaping our physical climate system. www.climatecentral.org/climate-brie...
Graphic from Climate Central showing the impacts of ocean warming on shifting habitats, impacting fisheries, boosting hurricanes, to bleaching coral. The graphic is from https://www.climatecentral.org/climate-matters/rapid-ocean-warming-2025.
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 12/09/2026
According to data from NOAA, this summer (June-July-August) was the warmest on record for the #Arctic region. The largest departures were found across parts of western Siberia, with the record warmth extending into the Kara Sea basin toward Severnaya Zemlya.
Line graph time series of Arctic mean surface temperature anomalies for each June-August period from 1850 through 2026. There is a long-term increasing trend and large year-to-year variability. The mean surface temperature anomaly averaged for June-August 2026 was 1.78°C for the Arctic. Anomalies are computed relative to a 1901-2000 climate baseline. Data from NOAA/NESDIS/NCEI NOAAGlobalTemp v6.1.0.
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Sunder Katwala (sundersays) @sundersays.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
The UK now needs to introduce political spending limits across a parliament, not just for election campaign years. Otherwise, its election spending rules could fall over. Current rules: parties have a limit (about £34m) for 12 months before an election - but no limits outside the 12 month period.
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
Unhinged Trump promises $5,000 bribe to each US adult if Republicans win midterm. The narcissist felon has attacked other countries, kidnapped heads of state, ignored court judgments, threatened journalists judges, built monuments to glorify himself. Has there been a more corrupt US President?
independent.co.uk
Trump promises to pay Americans $5,000 each if Republicans win midterms
The president offered few details of the plan but said the money would have to be spent in America
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Kees van der Leun @sustainable2050.bsky.social · 10/09/2026
August 2026 was the hottest on record globally, followed by 2023, 2024, and 2025. The temperature was well over 1.5°C above pre-industrial. From @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social
Bar graph showing 40 years of August temperatures, around 0.5C above pre-industrial in the 1980s, and around 1.5C now.
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Zeke Hausfather @zekehausfather.com · 10/09/2026
Not only was August 2026 the warmest August on record globally, but this summer as a whole (June, July, August) was also tied with 2024 as the warmest on record in the Copernicus/ECMWF ERA5 dataset:
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 10/09/2026
Thursday El Niño update - Ocean temperatures have again ticked upwards in the key Niño 3.4 region. There continues to be growing confidence from nearly all types of forecasting systems in a historic event over the next couple of months. Though it doesn't always mean bigger impacts Data: OISSTv2.1 🌊
Line graph time series of daily sea surface temperature anomalies in the Nino3.4 region. Years are shown from 1982 to 2025 in shades of blue to light yellow, and 2026 is shown in red. Climatologically, the largest anomalies are during the boreal winter in terms of magnitude. Data is from OISSTv2.1. 
Map of September 9, 2026 average sea surface temperature anomalies in the ENSO monitoring regions. Data is from NOAA OISSTv2.1 with anomalies relative to a 1991-2020 baseline.Graphic showing the 1-week change in sea surface temperature anomalies across the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean from September 2, 2026 to September 9, 2026. Data is from NOAA OISSTv2.1Graphic showing the 4-week change in sea surface temperature anomalies across the tropical eastern Pacific Ocean from August 10, 2026 to September 9, 2026. Data is from NOAA OISSTv2.1
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Prem Sikka @premnsikka.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
UK’s biggest private hospital firm Spire in £1.03bn takeover by hedge fund Toscafund known as “the Rottweiler” Value driven by NHS contracts. Spire has 45% gross profit margin New owner will be aggressive. Privatisation bleeds the NHS, money buys less. Must increase NHS capacity.
theguardian.com
UK’s biggest private hospital firm Spire agrees £1bn takeover by hedge fund
Toscafund, founded by City figure known as ‘the Rottweiler’, signs deal amid fears over creeping privatisation of NHS
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
Fellow travellers of the far right Media normalising fascism bsky.app/profile/thet...
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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
“War is peace. Freedom is slavery. Ignorance is strength.” - George Orwell, 1984
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Carole Cadwalladr @carolecadwalla.bsky.social · 03/09/2026
Stop whatever you’re doing & watch this now! Reform’s magic money tree has been bust wide open. Huge kudos to undercover reporters Verbatim via @channel4news.bsky.social youtu.be/aXut3s90rUI?... huge
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Undercover: Exposing Reform's secret donations plot
YouTube video by Channel 4 News
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Ketan Joshi @ketanjoshi.co · 02/09/2026
FYI, the fossil fuel lobby is just stating it all pretty plainly

Australian Energy ProducersAustralian Energy Producers
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6d •  6 days ago • Visible to anyone on or off LinkedIn

Australian Energy Producers welcomes National Cabinet’s pragmatic decision to let states and territories determine the best energy mix for powering data centres.

We commend the Queensland and Northern Territory governments for advocating a technology-neutral approach.

With first gas from the Beetaloo Basin expected next week, the Territory is well placed to harness its abundant gas resources to attract data centre investment.
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 31/08/2026
"What if one of the biggest climate stories on Earth is unfolding where we cannot see it — beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean?" via vog.ert.gr/ondemand/inf...
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Infinitely Curious: Super El Niño: When the Pacific changes the world | 30 Aug. 2026 - Voice of Greece
What if one of the biggest climate stories on Earth is unfolding where we cannot see it — beneath the surface of the Pacific Ocean? On this episode, “Infinitely Curious” goes below the surface with Dr...
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John C. Baez @johncarlosbaez.bsky.social · 28/08/2026
It's gonna get much hotter next summer. Right now the Niño 3.4 anomaly is +2.3°C. The previous record was in 1997 - then the anomaly hit +2.8°C. But we're not even in an El Niño yet! We'll probably get one next year. And then the Niño 3.4 anomaly is expected to hit 3.5-4.3°C. Really scary.
climatecasino.substack.com
More Fucked Today than Yesterday
And even more fucked tomorrow
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 28/08/2026
ICYMI - the latest monthly averaged observations of carbon dioxide (CO₂) and methane (CH₄)... (two of the primary greenhouse gases that warm our planet) Data from gml.noaa.gov/ccgg/trends/
Line graph time series of monthly global carbon dioxide and methane abundance from January 1984 through 2026. There are seasonal cycles and long-term increasing trends for both greenhouse gases. Current carbon dioxide levels are at 429 ppm, and current methane levels are at 1938 ppb.
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Peter Stefanovic @peterstefanovic.bsky.social · 24/08/2026
‘£30 billion lost’: Six major studies confirm Brexit’s HUGE toll on UK economy In 10 days' time, MPs will be summoned to debate the economic impact of Brexit. www.thelondoneconomic.com/politics/bre...
thelondoneconomic.com
'£30 billion lost': Six major studies confirm Brexit's HUGE toll on UK economy
In 10 days' time, MPs will be summoned to debate the economic impact of Brexit. Let's hope they all have a good read of this...
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Dr Paul Dorfman @drpauldorfman.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
Solar panel prices have fallen 90% since 2010, making solar the cheapest form of energy on Earth. oilprice.com/Alternative-...
oilprice.com
How Solar Panel Prices Fell 90 Percent In 15 Years | OilPrice.com
Solar power outpaced every other energy source in 2025, driven by falling costs, early policy bets and a global push for energy security.
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Eoghan Daltun 🌍 @irishrainforest.bsky.social · 21/08/2026
If there was anything more I could do, believe me I would. I can't think of any single other thing that would make more of a positive difference for Irish nature.
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Katharine Hayhoe @katharinehayhoe.com · 21/08/2026
The most important climate action you can take isn’t obsessing over your individual carbon footprint. We need to change the system so the easiest, most affordable choice for everyone is also the best choice. How do we change a system? It starts with your voice!
static.klipy.com
Meryl Streep Say It Louder
Alt: Meryl Streep Say It Louder
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Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 19/08/2026
Through August 17th, the month of August is currently at 1.58°C above pre-industrial. Current forecasts will likely see August end above 1.60°C, setting a record for the hottest August. Here are a few other hump-day water-cooler global temperature facts:
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Zack Labe @zacklabe.com · 19/08/2026
Global mean sea surface temperature anomalies (departure from average) so far this year ➡️ 2nd highest on record 🌊 Data from ERSSTv6 averaged over January to July.
Green line graph time series of average sea surface temperature anomalies for each January to July period from 1900 through 2026. There is large interannual variability, but an overall long-term increasing trend. Anomalies are computed relative to a 1981-2010 baseline.
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