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Environmentalist, writer, revolution inciter. Caffeinated & bitter. sussexbylines.co.uk/author/ross-mcn… www.thelondoneconomic.com/author/ro…

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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 17h
Just one of many reasons why capital punishment is barbaric and evil. Why were they even trying to kill someone who had already served 30 years in prison, for a crime she committed as a mentally disturbed and abused teenager?
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Guardian Environment @environment.theguardian.com · 19h
‘Like caring for a pet’: the open-source tree map inspiring Berliners to water their urban forest
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‘Like caring for a pet’: the open-source tree map inspiring Berliners to water their urban forest
Gieß den Kiez app shows trees in critical need of watering and can be adopted by other heat-stressed cities around the world
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Bold Politics @boldpolitics.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
Join us for the premiere of the Green Party's Autumn Political Broadcast 👇 youtu.be/9Q1h2OsWpWc
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Green Party Political Broadcast | Protecting Our Children’s Future
YouTube video by Green Party of England & Wales
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
It's especially sad that she didn't have the opportunity to choose when and how her life was to and, on her own terms, after her important campaigning for assisted dying. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Esther Rantzen, TV presenter and Childline founder, dies aged 86
Rantzen announced lung cancer diagnosis in 2023 and became a vocal assisted-dying campaigner
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
There's indication of a break from the outright contempt for life on Earth displayed by Reeves and Starmer it's a sharp contrast from pulling out of the TFFF and having a go at bats. sussexbylines.co.uk/news/environ... sussexbylines.co.uk/news/environ...
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Starmer sells forests down the river in the Amazon
The UK’s ditching of the Tropical Forests Forever Facility (TFFF) showcases the Labour government’s disregard for environmental issues
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
@saveturtledoves.bsky.social @rspb.bsky.social @southdownsnp.bsky.social
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David Gilbert @davidgilbert.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
SCOOP A Pentagon influencer called liberal women a "pestilence" who will end western civilization. He's also: • Praised dictators like Franco and Pinochet • Said people without kids should not be allowed vote • Called immigrants "semihuman savages" www.wired.com/story/a-pent...
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A Pentagon Influencer Called Liberal Women a ‘Pestilence’ Who Will End Western Civilization
Kurt Schlichter was part of a task force rooting out so-called woke ideologies at the military’s war colleges. He has called to bar childless adults from voting.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
To clarify, the article is about the European turtle dove in Britain, rather than the Malagasy turtle dove pictured. sussexbylines.co.uk/news/environ...
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Turtle dove releases in the South Downs – papering over ecological cracks?
By releasing captive bred turtle doves in Hampshire this year, the National Park Authority is cutting corners and ignoring experts
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Bylines Network @bylinesnetwork.co.uk · 28/09/2026
Trump’s engine of extinction For several months the US administration has been ripping up the Endangered Species Act. The consequences could be cataclysmic | Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social @sussexbylines.co.uk
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Trump’s engine of extinction
For several months the US administration has been ripping up the Endangered Species Act. The consequences could be cataclysmic
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 27/09/2026
What a kook, talking about the most hideous humanitarian crime of our age being committed with the complicity of our government. Who cares?
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Perhaps even more annoying than the pig-ignorant climate denying blowhard is the anonymous airhead Labour minister who says we should split the difference between a sustainable future and planetary collapse, as if that makes her sound like the adult in the room. youtu.be/ziguhISBD8o?...
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George Monbiot reacts to Lord Jackson’s support for more North Sea drilling | BBC Politics Live
YouTube video by BBC Politics
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Susan Collins might as well wear a t-shirt saying 'Give Me Bribes'. Astonishing corruption. Get her out of office, Maine. www.jacksonformaine.com/about
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About Troy Jackson
Fifth-generation logger, lifelong labor champion, former Maine Senate President, and with your help, Maine's next U.S. Senator.
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Green Elects @greenelects.world · 25/09/2026
🚨BREAKING: Greens have gained Queen's Park in Brighton from Labour. Congratulations to Mark Strong, who is the new councillor. With a huge swing from the 2023 city election (+28). This seat was also gained by the Greens from Labour in the 2024 by-election.
Bar chart of Queen’s Park (Brighton) election results: Green leads with 50.13%, Labour 35.3%, Reform 7.04%, Conservatives 4.2%, and Lib Dems 3.2%. Green gain from Labour.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Interestingly @theguardian.com fails to mention that this wasn't just a grassroots community group, but an event organised by the Board of Deputies of British Jews, a right-wing organisation that has often weaponised antisemitism to silence critics of Israel. www.thecanary.co/uk/analysis/...
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Board of Deputies just turned its pro-Israel witch hunt on its own members
Last week, 36 of the over 300 members of the Board of Deputies wrote an open letter criticising Israel's crimes in Gaza. Now this.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
The comments from this host from 51 minutes in the video are disgusting. Absolving Israel of responsibility, denying that it's a genocide, and brushing aside the murder of 20,000 children and likely >100,000 other civilians as 'collateral damage'. Pure evil. www.mediaite.com/media/news/d...
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‘Disqualifying’: Scott Galloway Pushes El-Sayed Hard On Using Gaza ‘Genocide’ Label
"Do you understand why Jews such as myself find your description of what's happening in Israel and in Gaza as a genocide disqualifying?" Galloway pressed
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
Real patriots hope this twat drowns.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This 80 year old man has the brain of an 8 year old, and rapidly deteriorating – as are his political instincts. Pretty much the most universal viewpoint across political lines at the moment is that everyone hates AI.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Geldof is trying to have it both ways, twisting himself into knots to defend Sheeran's cowardice while also praising Macklemore and the artists who quit. These positions are mutually contradictory. faroutmagazine.co.uk/bob-geldof-d...
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Bob Geldof defends "good man" Ed Sheeran amid Palestine row
Bob Geldof has waded into the ongoing dispute surrounding Ed Sheeran, Macklemore and Palestine, stating Sheeran is a "good man" who deserves support.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
UNICEF Ambassadors should not be running cover for a genocidal ethnostate that has killed >64,000 children in the last 3 years. c.org/HK2vNBg8qB
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Remove Pink as a UNICEF Ambassador
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Notwithstanding the current situation in Gaza, Yemen remains among the direst humanitarian crises in the world, with Saudi Arabia at the forefront of criminal culpability. Shame on this despicable government for giving support to this murderous petrostate. www.theguardian.com/politics/202...
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UK to give support to Saudi jets in attempt to counter Houthi fighters
Andy Burnham seeks stability in Middle East to bring down prices at home as first meeting with Trump looms
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
The language of 'defensive' support is a smokescreen - the PM has committed the UK to this conflict Thousands have been killed by the Saudi-led coalition. Weddings hit, markets destroyed. International Humanitarian Law breached. The UK must not back the murderous Saudi regime.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Next year is likely to be even worse as El Niño peaks. It's uncertain exactly what that will look like – drought as long as this summer? More heatwaves? This summer alone has caused long-term disruption to ecosystems. The cumulative impact of 2 successive years like this could be devastating.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
While there are some uses for this kind of biotechnology that could be justified, i.e. combating Chitrydiomycosis, in other cases this likely just offers an excuse for maintaining the status quo. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Tree vaccines and gene-edited butterflies among biotechnology projects funded by UK ‘invention agency’
Exclusive: The tax-funded research aims to protect British wildlife from the human-caused climate crisis
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
'Helping this species recover'? Hmm... www.operationturtledove.org/captive-rele...
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Operation Turtle Dove’s view on the release of captive-bred Turtle Doves as a conservation measure - Operation Turtle Dove
Operation Turtle Dove is a science-led conservation partnership working to reverse the decline of Turtle Doves in the UK by restoring habitat and addressing key threats. Learn why captive-bred release...
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Ms Rachel is controversial – if you happen to think that murdering over 20,000 children is fine and dandy. www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio...
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Ms Rachel, the controversial queen of toddler TV: ‘My goal isn’t to be the most liked. It’s to help kids and speak the truth’
Her catchy videos have racked up billions of views, but Rachel Accurso’s statements on everything from Gaza to LGBTQ rights have caused a stir. She talks about screen time, song fatigue and speculatio...
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Rachel Millward @rachelmillward.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Reform is a party funded by billionaires that chooses to attack people fleeing environmental breakdown, famine and war. We’re calling for safe routes so asylum seekers can apply before they leave their country, and never have to face a dangerous crossing in a small boat. join.greenparty.org.uk
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The Intercept @theintercept.com · 18/09/2026
An analysis of tax forms by The Intercept show Kraft’s charity and LLC have donated to Friends of the IDF and AIPAC’s super PAC.
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Robert Kraft Claims His Donations Help Palestinians. Turns Out He’s Funding Friends of the IDF.
An analysis of tax forms by The Intercept show Kraft’s charity and LLC have donated to Friends of the IDF and AIPAC’s super PAC.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
But we couldn't possibly have lynx back in Britain.
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Animal Rising @animalrising.org · 18/09/2026
As a country of animal lovers, we are so much better than this. Now is the time to be part of the change. 🐷 Sign the petition calling on Red Court Farm to release Luna to a sanctuary: act.animalrising.org/free_luna_pet #FreeLuna #EndFactoryFarming
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Free Luna
Sign the petition: Free Luna
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
The guy lives right next to the Sistine Chapel; what does he want this giant glass bogey for?
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
It's reassuring to see Burnham mining the last @greenparty.org.uk manifesto for ideas. But this article makes no mention of the elephant in the room – that he won't rule out North Sea oil drilling. The British people understand the climate threat, but does he? www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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British people understand the climate crisis threat. Today I’m empowering them to tackle it | Andy Burnham
With nearly £30m of funding, I’m giving communities power over local energy. They know the gravity of global heating, and they want to be part of the solution, says UK prime minister Andy Burnham
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 17/09/2026
It's difficult to muster much sympathy for someone as evil as Mitch McConnell, but how is this not abuse of the elderly? It would be a pedantic technicality to even describe him as alive, yet he's being wheeled out to cast votes in the US Senate. www.independent.co.uk/news/world/a...
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McConnell appears to need assist from Republicans after he nearly votes wrong way
McConnell is accused of nearly voting with Democrats by mistake at Agriculture committee meeting
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What a relief that must be for him. His reputation is saved.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
'He's super sweet.' – Ed Sheeran, 2022 www.theguardian.com/sport/2019/f...
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Robert Kraft: New England Patriots owner charged with soliciting prostitution
Patriots owner Robert Kraft was charged as a ‘john’ in Florida on charges of solicitation of prostitution as part of a sex trafficking sting operation
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
UNICEF Ambassadors should not be running cover for a genocidal ethnostate that has killed >64,000 children in the last 3 years. c.org/HK2vNBg8qB
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Sign the Petition
Remove Pink as a UNICEF Ambassador
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
'The 27-member EU has never had an associate membership category... It remains to be seen what associate membership means...' This seems weird and silly, to say the least.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
What kind of artist has to be taught about integrity, humanity, and speaking truth to power by Ms Rachel?
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
The Climate Change Committee is pandering to the aviation industry by pretending it can rely on the fantasises of SAF or CCS. What its calculations mean in reality are that Heathrow must not be allowed to expand.
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Prof Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Canada’s last epishelf lake had endured for thousands of years. It disappeared in just months after the Milne Ice Shelf broke apart. Another unique ecosystem lost as our climate changes. www.discoverwildlife.com/environment/...
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This lake in Canada just vanished. And it's not coming back. | Discover Wildlife
The breakup of the Milne Ice Shelf in the far north of Canada has led to the collapse of a unique Arctic ecosystem.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Ed responds to the backlash with waffle about 'both sides suffering' in Palestine. He insists that his silence as a world famous artist about an ongoing genocide, and refusal to publicly stand by his support act and alleged friend, don't make him complicit. Pathetic billionaire's bitch boy.
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THE NERVE @thenerve.news · 10/09/2026
“This is the museum event of the decade, possibly the century so far. Are we really to believe that a more ethical partner would not have jumped at the chance to be involved?” @benlukeart.bsky.social on the #BayeuxTapestry at the British Museum. www.thenerve.news/p/bayeux-tap...
We need to talk about the Bayeux Tapestry show and its billionaire sponsor. By Ben Luke. Photograph: a poster for the Bayeux Tapestry outside the British Museum with sponsor Igor Tulchinsky’s name at an equal scale to those of the British Museum and the French government.
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Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences @pnas.org · 15/09/2026
Few marine protected areas (MPAs) possess strong restrictions and high compliance. At best, a quarter of the global MPA network is delivering meaningful conservation outcomes, according to a study of shallow reef conservation. In PNAS: ow.ly/ZbrN50ZNXjj
Large fish abound in marine protected areas that have high compliance with fishing restrictions.
CREDIT: Rick Stuart-Smith.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 15/09/2026
Get fucked, you bigoted, puerile, attention seeking twerp. novaramedia.com/2026/09/14/g...
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George Galloway to Stand in Byelection in Attempt to Defeat Green Leader
George Galloway has signalled his intention to come out of self-imposed exile in Russia in order to oppose Green leader Zack Polanski in the byelection for Keir Starmer’s former seat.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
Ed Sheeran should be forced to defend this directly at every public appearance he makes. Let's see the coward squirm.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
In fairness, it's a GB News show hosted by Camilla Tominey; most of them probably are.
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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Today about 100 people took part in a mass trespass in the Prime Minister’s constituency. There’s a right to roam over just 1% of Makerfield, & today the landowner proved our point for us: putting up fencing & calling the police. @andyburnham.bsky.social - please open the door to the countryside!
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 14/09/2026
The threats to the future of labour, to human rights and the very survival of humanity from AI are likely severe. But let's face it, the climate crisis is likely to wipe out much of civilisation before AI gets the chance. If only the political and media class treated them both so seriously.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
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Donate to the Green Party - Green Party
We need your help to stand up to the billionaires backing other major parties and fight for social, environmental and climate justice. Donate now.
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Zack Polanski @zackpolanski.bsky.social · 12/09/2026
Reform have made £72m from two donors in a single day. Absolutely obscene. And Labour refuse to cap political donations. The Green Party are funded and powered by you. Please donate to help us win Holborn & St Pancras today! donatetothe.greenparty.org.uk?fbclid=IwdGR...
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Donate to the Green Party - Green Party
We need your help to stand up to the billionaires backing other major parties and fight for social, environmental and climate justice. Donate now.
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Ross McNally @rossmcnally.bsky.social · 13/09/2026
Even in its defence of this, Reform has the brass neck to trot out its anti-establishment soundbites. Do these people actually know what words mean?
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