Reposted by FrizbeProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026The Mediterranean is getting warmer, and marine heatwaves are a defining feature of that change. In 2024, it recorded its highest number of MHW days in two decades. Mean SSTs reached 1.23°C above the 1982–2024 baseline, rising at 0.32 ± 0.01°C per decade. eu-space.europa.eu/components/e... 24619
Reposted by FrizbeProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026“Showers” is doing some heavy lifting in this report... www.euronews.com/2026/10/03/s...euronews.comShowers and storms across Spain this weekend, floods kill 102-year-old womanA 102-year-old woman has died and about 90 people were rescued in Madrigueras, Albacete, after floods dumped 142 l/m². Rain will persist, with a new storm possible in the west on Sunday. #EuropeNews 28626
Reposted by Frizbelicia @astra99.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Mars' Jezero Crater: Scientists expected simple lakebed sediments. But Perseverance found igneous rocks altered by water on 3+ distinct occasions across 870 ft! What an incredibly complex past for water on Mars. So unexpected.sciencedaily.comPerseverance Rover Reveals Complex Water History in Mars' Jezero CraterNASA's Perseverance rover has uncovered a surprisingly intricate history of water in Mars' Jezero Crater, finding ancient igneous rocks that were altered by water on at least three distinct occasions. 0166
Reposted by FrizbeMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Want the UK to join the EU? Then join hundreds of thousands of people on the European Movement UK mailing list... We're mobilising. Info, news, events, local groups - everything you need about what's going on. Make sure you're in the know. And share! --> www.europeanmovement.co.uk/signup-newsl... 820294
Reposted by FrizbeLondon & Southeast🔅 @thesnowdreamer.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Been a long time coming but temperatures are expected to slip below average midweek, as we introduce a north wind. Not excessively cool the average high in London is 17C but following all this much warmer than average the temperature drop will feel magnified. (1/2) 1299
Reposted by FrizbeLondon & Southeast🔅 @thesnowdreamer.bsky.social · 03/10/20262026 has likely finished with 85 days exceeding 25C at #London Heathrow Airport this is a staggering 25 days above next highest year, 2018. We've never known anything like it. 14822
Reposted by FrizbeProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026Climate tragedy = climate reality And this is the reality we face…unless we act. Bangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakes. www.theguardian.com/world/2026/o...theguardian.comBangkok at breaking point as floods turn streets into stagnant lakesWith 40 dead and a disaster declared across all 50 city districts, experts warn extreme flooding will only worsen across south-east Asia 15130
Reposted by FrizbeTim Gray @timgray101.bsky.social · 01/10/2026One of my editor's desk blogs - English has lots of foibles that can trip you up, so here are a few things to watch out for. If you're looking for editing help this autumn, I provide high accuracy, insightful feedback and a supportive approach. silverbranch.co.uk/2025/04/word... #ttrpgcreatorsilverbranch.co.uk[Editor's desk] Word use tips for tabletop gamesA sampling of word use tips and quirks that can ambush the unwary tabletop game creator. 022
Reposted by FrizbeParody Nigel Farage @parodypm.bsky.social · 01/10/2026"I should just point out that we don't have any Lib Dems on the panel as they only have 71 MPs, but Suella Braverman is here because Reform have 8 MPs" 1142479781
Reposted by FrizbeProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026The planning contradiction is impressively neat: it accepts that 809Mt of GHG emissions will worsen global warming. It says leaving the coal in the ground would make a difference …then approves the mine anyway. Climate science only matters up until the decision. www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...theguardian.comThe green light for the largest coalmine in NSW history is shocking proof that our governance systems are betraying Australians | Georgina WoodsThere is no greater treachery than this failure to face up to the climate crisis. How can we now fend off despair? 813265
Reposted by FrizbeGavsWeatherVids @gavsweathervids.bsky.social · 30/09/2026There's a big question mark over how settled or unsettled the first half of October is. But one thing we can say with confidence, is that temperatures are set to drop next week and autumn is going to descend. These 850 temps aren't cold but they are colder than we're used to. 051
Reposted by FrizbeSarah Murphy @13sarahmurphy.bsky.social · 30/09/2026“The question is not whether we can afford to remain within the Convention [ECHR]. It is whether, in an increasingly dangerous world, we can afford not to” Political liars and lightweights, like Badenoch and Farage, must never be allowed to take that risk. www.lawgazette.co.uk/commentary-a... 24727277
Reposted by FrizbeLondon & Southeast🔅 @thesnowdreamer.bsky.social · 29/09/2026A summer night 25 hours away from October, temps will not fall much overnight, lows of 19-20C are expected in London a potentially historic night. 1188
Frizbe @frizbe.bsky.social · 30/09/2026Agreed but he does seem to want to make that difference and the fact that Ed (the wrong) Milliband actually seems to be behind him is a good thing. Wetting up policy proposal now n then spending two years pursuading people is a good thing, I for 1 would like my care as proposed! Pension too! 010
Reposted by FrizbeBest for Britain @bestforbritain.org · 29/09/2026🚨 BREAKING 🚨 Burnham: "I will not allow it to continue like this. Today I can confirm Angela Eagle will present a strengthened water bill to Parliament. The center piece of that bill will be this. The repeal of Margaret Thatcher's ideological ban on public ownership of water companies." 831620421
Frizbe @frizbe.bsky.social · 29/09/2026Great speech from Andy Burnham, I wish him success in delivering it. 161
Reposted by FrizbeSunderland Lollipops @sunderlandlolly.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Did you know that a Farage Reform govt intends to scrap the NHS? The private health care system he wants to introduce would cost you £10,000s, like the US, where getting ill can bankrupt you. #ReformUK #Labour #GreenParty #Newcastle #SAFC� #NUFC 28036341969
Frizbe @frizbe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Ironically I know some UK nurses who are applying and not getting a look in as they’ve been made redundant from private providers in various areas, so need really to do a revalídate course in x area bit can’t as still registered (bonkers), also know plenty who just gave up as conditions grim. 000
Reposted by FrizbeLondon & Southeast🔅 @thesnowdreamer.bsky.social · 27/09/2026El Niño is an absolute monster we have now surpassed the Super El Niño of 2015-2016 with peak expected in November-December 2026. We can’t truly know how significant the 1877-1878 El Niño was in equatorial Pacific clearly very significant, but this is at least strongest event in ~150 years. 7287140
Frizbe @frizbe.bsky.social · 28/09/2026Monday, up and at it, unseasonably warm outside, feels weird. Gym busier than normal. 000
Reposted by FrizbeCentral Bylines @centralbylines.co.uk · 25/09/2026One jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint | Willy and Billcentralbylines.co.ukM&S Custard Cream Spread: Britain has completed foodOne jar of M&S Custard Cream Spread has caused us to question civilisation, breakfast, mashed potato and the limits of human restraint 83815
Reposted by FrizbeZinn Education Project @zinnedproject.bsky.social · 27/09/2026#tdih 1962, "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson published, exposed impact of pesticides on environment. Carson was vilified: called a Communist, disloyal, unscientific, and hysterical. Sound familiar? Attacks on truth tellers, with media complicity. See⬇️🧵 www.zinnedproject.org/news/tdih/si...zinnedproject.orgSept. 27, 1962: Silent Spring PublishedSilent Spring by Rachel Carson was published. 17457862235
Reposted by FrizbeAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Yet again Farage goes absent from Parliament absent from his Clacton constitueny this time to campaign for an imminent general election which isn't going to happen ... "Anything to avoid doing his taxpayer funded job… " via Reform Are Not Your Friends 63504227
Reposted by FrizbeProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 27/09/2026Nigeria faces the world’s highest projected death toll from “super El Niño” heat. Saving lives means practical action: early warnings, heat plans, cooling centres, hydration, worker protection and hospitals ready for heat-related illness. theconversation.com/nigeria-face...theconversation.comNigeria faces the world’s highest projected death toll from super El Niño heat: what could save livesThe super El Niño could cause 31,400 extra heat deaths in Nigeria alone. Heat warnings, cooling centres and worker protections could help save lives. 02412
Reposted by FrizbeLondon & Southeast🔅 @thesnowdreamer.bsky.social · 26/09/2026A renewed area of calm, mid latitude blocking is expected to develop across NW Europe heading into next weekend. Nights trending cooler but warm bright days, early October and we’re still seeing blocked summery charts. It feels like we are stuck in a loop. 1193
Reposted by FrizbeMichael Lowry @michaelrlowry.bsky.social · 25/09/2026Polo's been a Category 5 hurricane for a total of 48 hours so far, longer than any other Category 5 hurricane on record for the Northeastern Pacific. 2026 also just tied 1997 and 1994 for the most Category 5 hours in a single season and should be the new recordholder by tonight. 8270117
Reposted by FrizbeProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Climate reality... The UK’s latest harvest figures are another reminder that climate risk isn’t some distant scientific forecast. It's already affecting our farms, our food security and our economy. eciu.net/media/press-...eciu.netUK faces worst harvest on record after summer drought: commentSnap analysis of these yield estimates, including a ranking of where 2026 sits alongside other harvests going back to 1984. 110466
Reposted by FrizbeBladeoftheSun @bladeofthes.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Russia has been banned from International Football for 4.5 years. Israel who are committing Genocide hasn't been banned for 1 second. Ban Israel. 682973728
Reposted by FrizbeGavsWeatherVids @gavsweathervids.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Here's todays ten to fourteen day video update; High Pressure Dominates First Half Of October? www.youtube.com/watch?v=gk9V...youtube.comTen Day Forecast: High Pressure Dominates First Half Of October?YouTube video by GavsWeatherVids 041
Reposted by FrizbeTabbeigh Cat 🏳️🌈🏳️⚧️ @tabbeigh.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Oh hey, speaking of coffee discourse. If you're at an interview and they don't offer you water or coffee at some point, you're going to constantly be asked to do things without the proper tools for an insulting pay rate. I've found this to be true no matter what kind of job it is. 327542
Reposted by FrizbeMike Galsworthy @mikegalsworthy.bsky.social · 26/09/2026Great piece - do have a quick read and then share. Essentially, Labour putting Rejoin in its next manifesto is the single move that gives Labour the best chance at winning (possibly with a coalition) at the next General Election. 🌹🇪🇺 19333106
Reposted by FrizbeRobert Reich @rbreich.bsky.social · 25/09/2026DoorDash spent $1.4M trying to stop Zohran Mamdani from becoming mayor. This week's historic $131.5M enforcement action against DoorDash for underpaying NYC delivery workers shows why. Yet another reminder that the only thing that can beat organized money is organized people.theintercept.comDoorDash Spent $1.4 Million Trying to Stop Mamdani From Becoming Mayor. Now We Know Why.In a wage-theft settlement, DoorDash now has to pay its workers around 100 times what it spent trying to beat Zohran Mam 6584020911821
Reposted by FrizbeJennifer Shin - WTAF @jennifershin.bsky.social · 26/09/2026There has been a recent rash of "baby's in his find out era". 🤣🤣🤣 230100031901
Reposted by FrizbeMet Office - weather and climate @metoffice.gov.uk · 26/09/2026Temperatures will remain above average for most this weekend and well into next week. It will be unusually warm for September by Tuesday in some eastern areas 📈 Find out how warm it will get 👇 24812
Reposted by FrizbeAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 23/09/2026"Billionaire Brexiteeer and Man United owner says he has "lost confidence in the UK"... A man who is so 'patriotic' to our country that he doesn't even live here! He lives in Monaco to avoid UK taxes, owns several luxury properties." via Jay Church 49842389
Reposted by FrizbeAbdul El-Sayed @abdulelsayed.bsky.social · 24/09/2026A teacher should be able to afford a home in the richest, most powerful country in the world. 27195802373