Reposted by SophieBy Cory Doctorow (GPG 0xBF3D9110957E5F4C) @doctorow.pluralistic.net · 06/10/2026Since the mid-1950s, we have changed the thing that "AI" refers to every 5-10 years. The current thing we're calling "AI" is about a decade old, and all this label-switching leads to a lack of clarity as to what (this) "AI" is. 322768
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 05/10/2026Small cat sees a specialist tomorrow. Wish him luck. 230
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 30/09/2026David Shoebridge, the new leader of the Greens. A formidable politician and cross-examiner, but good-natured enough to chat with and encourage my very talkative kid at an event. Bravo 👏 Good choice. 💚 🌎 ⚖️ 121
Reposted by SophieSteve B @steveb.wsocial.eu · 21/09/2026Superb, high-level, very funny satire highlighting the major global issue of enshittification. So well…erm…executed. Cory @doctorow.pluralistic.net - Norwegian brilliance right in your wheelhouse. And the prequel here: wsocial.eu/profile/nico... Thanks to Nicolas Hénin @nicolashenin.net 29128
Reposted by SophieProf Ian Hall @ianhall.bsky.social · 18/09/2026The atmosphere just hit a new water-vapour record: 27.35 kg of water vapour per m2 in August 2026, ~20 trillion litres more water than the previous record. Warmer air holds ~7% more moisture per °C. More water vapour means more energy to fuel extreme weather. www.theguardian.com/environment/...theguardian.comEl Niño and global heating pushes water vapour in Earth’s atmosphere to record levels in AugustGlobal heating contributes to record, with a warmer atmosphere able to hold more water, scientists say 38795438
Reposted by SophieAbilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 23/08/2026We know exactly what works: • Rapid fossil fuel phase-out • Massive renewable expansion • Nature restoration • Fair climate finance Emissions are still rising, but the tools to reverse this exist. The only missing ingredient is political will. Demand better. Vote better. Act better. 32971450
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 20/08/2026When your partner sleeps in the middle of the bed 🙄 040
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 16/08/2026Truth in advertising laws should apply to political advertising. Parties and politicians should not be able to mislead the public with impunity. If you agree, sign this petition (NSW only). www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/parliamentar...parliament.nsw.gov.auSign ePetition 000
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 14/08/202614 years of fighting for climate action (and so much more) at the top. youtu.be/1VuNj41eihM?...youtu.beFinal Speech | Senator Pete Whish-WilsonYouTube video by Australian Greens 000
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 07/08/2026This report links "rising dependence on gas to rising energy costs", concluding: "U.S. consumers and those in LNG-importing countries must push policymakers to reduce dependence on fossil fuels and accelerate the transition to reliable, affordable renewable energy." oilchange.org/publications...oilchange.orgPay, Baby, Pay: Why Trump's Energy & AI Dominance Agenda Means Higher Bills For EveryoneTrump's energy and AI agenda could DOUBLE wholesale gas prices over the next decade, outpacing inflation and driving up energy bills. 011
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 07/08/2026Someone found the only sunny spot on this cold winter morning. 020
Reposted by SophieAbilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 02/08/2026The IMF says we pay $5T/year to subsidize fossil fuels — that's $13M per MINUTE to destroy our future. Meanwhile solar & wind fight for scraps. We don't have a funding problem. We have a priority problem. 31926522
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 26/07/2026If this is Europe, God help Australia this coming Summer. 100
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 24/07/2026Hi folks, So this is a petition I have been wanting to organise for, oh, seven years or so... and it is FINALLY UP! 1000 unit-dwellers have no safe crossing to their only green space. Let's get these kids access to their local park! greens.org.au/nsw/campaign...greens.org.auWe need a safe crossing to Somerville Park | The Australian Greens 110
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 24/07/2026The Greens have a plan to fix the housing crisis. Please send a message to the NSW Premier, calling on him to support these urgent housing reforms and fix this housing crisis. www.kobishetty.org.au/fix_the_hous...kobishetty.org.auFixing the Housing CrisisThe Greens have a plan to fix the housing crisis and ensure everyone has a safe, affordable, and secure place to live, but we need your help to get this done. Will you please send a message to the NSW... 021
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 23/07/2026Pets are amazing. They have this uncanny way of knowing when you're really tired and over it. They know that this their cue; this is the time to pee on something new and interesting. 020
Reposted by SophieGuardian US @us.theguardian.com · 21/07/2026"There are other capable progressives weighing a run in 2028," writes @sunraysunray.bsky.social. "However, none of them can do the two things AOC can do at once: run a serious national campaign as one of the most recognized figures in the country, and pull an entire movement into being behind it."theguardian.comAlexandria Ocasio-Cortez should run for president | Bhaskar SunkaraThe congresswoman can run a serious national campaign on the left and pull a movement in behind it. She should get in early 69574871734
Reposted by Sophiealexvonwitzleben.bsky.social @alexvonwitzleben.bsky.social · 18/07/2026In the birthplace of the car, #EVs are now king: #BEVs outsell gas cars in Germany. Growth has been espec significant as countries respond to a stupid oil war and realize that perhaps it’s finally time to get off this resource electrek.co/2026/07/17/i... #ElectricVehicles #DonaldTrump #ActOnClimateelectrek.coIn the birthplace of the car, EVs are now king: BEVs outsell gas cars in GermanyIn June, for the first time, electric cars outsold each other powertrain in Germany, with sales up 78% since last year. 821963
Reposted by SophieMassimo (mirror) @rainmaker1973-m.bsky.social · 19/07/2026A pensioner from Russia gave a home to an adult lynx rescued from a fur farm. [📹Anna Mironova] Original post 1313080387
Reposted by SophieAnti-Reform @antireform.bsky.social · 05/07/2026"The sort of flags on lampposts we can get behind! Activists from Take Back Power, a non-violent civil resistance group, took to the streets of Frinton-on-Sea in Nigel Farage’s constituency of Clacton to raise 'Tax the Rich' flags, while removing England flags and Union Jacks" via London Economic 561762587
Reposted by SophieMaureen Berzanski 🧷🇺🇦🇺🇸🏳️🌈🟧🌊 🐾 @moberzan.bsky.social · 05/07/2026Question: What's keeping America from being as great as it could be? Major Jason Watson: “Divisiveness. The unwillingness to talk to each other. Unwillingness to love our neighbors Understand that we're all just human beings We are all Americans We have more in common than we do not” 31173982354
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 03/07/2026This really is the anthem of our day. youtu.be/jvU4xWsN7-A?...youtu.beParis Paloma - labour [Official Video]YouTube video by Paris Paloma 000
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 02/07/2026Considering that torrential rain is part of the climate change we are seeing in eastern Australia, this is an interesting development. 040
Reposted by SophieOwen Jones @owenjones.bsky.social · 01/07/2026This is such an important point. 17744255
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 01/07/2026I am lucky to have lost very few loved ones so far in my life, so I have been quite shocked by just how physically exhausting grief is. How does the world carry on when presumably a large number of people are dragging themselves through the day? 030
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 29/06/2026Or, in Pompeii's case, pull all the zucchini out of the saucepan, then start munching on some of the cauliflower. Is nothing safe??!? 0142
Reposted by SophieAbilu Tangwa. @abilutangwa.bsky.social · 28/06/2026"The bill is due. But we don't have to pay it with panic,we pay it with innovation. ✅ Regenerative agriculture ✅ Renewable infrastructure ✅ Circular design The finite planet isn't a barrier. It's the boundary that forces us to get truly creative." 13914
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 28/06/2026Petition for truth in political advertising! Currently misleading political advertising is legal in NSW, eroding democracy and political trust. If this petition reaches 20k signatories it will be debated in Parliament. SIGN & SHARE! www.parliament.nsw.gov.au/la/Pages/epe...parliament.nsw.gov.au LEGISLATIVE ASSEMBLY - Signing ePetition - Stop Misleading Ads at Next Year's Election 000
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 19/06/2026When the wealthy are playing politics like they're playing video games, one of the most powerful things you can do is join your union. 000
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 19/06/2026A clear breach of the Geneva Conventions. secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/...secure.avaaz.orgFree Dr Abu SafiyaIsrael has Gaza’s top paediatrician and around 90 other Palestinian medics in military prisons. Join the global call for their freedom! 010
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 13/06/2026Remembering these giraffes my local shops put up to entertain the kids. 😂 200
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 07/06/2026Latin clearly developed well before the Empire, because their word for "foreign" translates roughly to "T'other side of that there field." 000
Reposted by Sophierprobbins.bsky.social @rprobbins.bsky.social · 06/06/2026This is a brilliant idea to force corporations to either raise pay rates for their employees or lower their payouts to CEOs 💯💯💯🎯 23453922250
Reposted by SophieGJRboston @gjrboston.bsky.social · 06/06/2026Happy #Caturday www.youtube.com/watch?v=JH3m...youtube.comI Knead Dem BiscuitsYouTube video by Frugit 234
Reposted by SophieDr.Butcher M.D., Medical Deviate @drbutchermd.bsky.social · 06/06/2026#Caturday 061
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 02/06/2026equalityaustralia.org.au/hands-off-ou...equalityaustralia.org.auHands off our protectionsOur protections matter Our communities are facing some of the most serious attacks on our rights and protections in many years. Right now, multiple Bills are being pushed that would strip protections... 000
Reposted by SophieAcyn @acyn.bsky.social · 27/05/2026Collins: Bezos said that you could double his taxes and it's not going to help that teacher in Queens. Mamdani: I know a few teachers in Queens who would beg to differ. 735143173048
Sophie @sophieedington.bsky.social · 22/05/2026Guess what my current project is. youtu.be/QP3zRBtgvJo?...youtu.beMUSE - COMPLIANCE [Official Music Video]YouTube video by Muse 000
