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Belinda Weaver @longtimeleftie.bsky.social · 14m

"A society that can look upon famine, displacement, and mass death — and respond with pride — is in a state of deep moral rot."

Belinda Weaver @longtimeleftie.bsky.social · 15m

"The logic of extermination is mainstream in the self-proclaimed Jewish state, institutionalised through state policy, media narratives, and a militarised education system that raises generations on siege mentalities and expansionist mythologies."

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Yet another poll lays bare the genocidal nature of Israeli society

A society that justifies its existence by exterminating others forfeits its claim to legitimacy.

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Scottish Greens @scottishgreens.org · 1d

The system isn't broken, it's rigged. It's time for real change.

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Patricia Pouncey @patpouncey.bsky.social · 14m

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Israel Tortured And Sexually Humiliated Greta Thunberg

YouTube video by Caitlin Johnstone

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lilithtree67.bsky.social @lilithtree67.bsky.social · 1h

And this -
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umsonst.bsky.social @umsonst.bsky.social · 2h

Important principle: sink do not just decline, they switch into sources with the whole terrestrial carbon sink soon to follow.

One more temperature jump to go...

#earth #climate #sinks

Australian tropical rainforest trees switch in world first from carbon sink to emissions source

Researchers say carbon emissions change in Queensland tropical rainforests may have global climate implications

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lilithtree67.bsky.social @lilithtree67.bsky.social · 2h

Coupled with (ignoring the obligatory hopium) -
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Coral reefs have become Earth's first ecosystems to pass the "planetary tipping point"

Coral reefs have passed their survival limit, confirming Earth’s first tipping point and signaling more irreversible climate shifts ahead.

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Lucibee @lucibee.bsky.social · 21h

The BBC's effort is much stronger, although the headline is still horribly misleading
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Government told to prepare for 2C warming by 2050

The Climate Change Committee said the UK should make climate change adaptions beyond the Paris Agreement.

www.bbc.co.uk

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Patricia Pouncey @patpouncey.bsky.social · 38m

Billionaires now seem to be ruling the world.Wouldn't it be great if, instead of creating war,chaos & destruction, they actually used their wealth to protect us all against global warming. Sadly, as most of them are climate change deniers, we are well & truly f*ck%d! 😨😡😱:(

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Rachael, Stone Skipper @rachaelo.bsky.social · 21h

“There’s a lot of climate change already baked in.”
Scary.
I live in what’s considered country living. I rarely see an insect. A few bees but zilch crawling bugs. Breaks my heart.

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Prof. Eliot Jacobson @climatecasino.net · 22h

Your 'moment of doom' for Oct. 15, 2025 ~ Truth bomb.

"Any new constructions intended to last decades should be prepared for 4°C above preindustrial levels – a level at which the world will face global devastation."

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UK must prepare buildings for 2C rise in global temperature, government told

Climate advisers warn that current plans to protect against extreme weather are inadequate

www.theguardian.com

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Alex K. @alexkahill-233.bsky.social · 18d

Thanks…

RESIST!

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Acyn @acyn.bsky.social · 9h

AOC: And they are able to radicalize a generation of young boys in particular, away from healthy masculinity and into an insecure masculinity that requires the domination of others who are poorer, browner, darker, or a different gender than them.

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Patricia Pouncey @patpouncey.bsky.social · 1h

It was a very difficult film to watch. I fear for the Palestinian people who have returned to Gaza. There is so much hatred in Israel, far too reminiscent of the Nazis.Thankfully, there are Israelis who want real & genuine peace with the Palestinian people, but they are currently overwhelmed. 😰😡🤬:(

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Oz Humanist @oz-humanist.bsky.social · 8h

DIsgusting evil Israelis with zero humanity. War criminals. #Israel #warcrimes #genocide
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‘Israel’s Reel Extremism’ - A Startling Documentary from Zeteo

YouTube video by Zeteo

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Patricia Pouncey @patpouncey.bsky.social · 1h

The state of Israel is still killing Palestinians & it does not want to stop. When will our leaders stop selling them weapons?

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Oz Humanist @oz-humanist.bsky.social · 2d

It wasn't a war, it was a genocide. It isn't over yet. These agreements have happened before and Israel went back on them, so no guarantee this one will work. He is a dangerous idiot. He murders fishermen in international waters, bombs countries, threatens to take over others. He's a dangerous moron

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Orpheus Condescending @maryscottoconnor.com · 6h

The Supreme Court is about to GUARANTEE we lose the midterms and NEVER EVER AGAIN have a majority in the House.

Once they evisceratw the Voting Right Act completely with their INEVITABLE decision in Louisiana v Callais, we are fucked.

www.americanprogress.org/article/loui...

Louisiana v. Callais: The End of the Voting Rights Act?

Louisiana v. Callais puts Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act in the Supreme Court’s crosshairs and could result in the elimination of the last remaining bulwark against racial discrimination in voting...

www.americanprogress.org

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Patricia Pouncey @patpouncey.bsky.social · 2h

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My aging, Trump's aging

He’s 10 days older than I am, but I'm years younger. Here's why.

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Patricia Pouncey @patpouncey.bsky.social · 11h

Sadly unsurprising as it is likely that cheating took place in last presidential elections. What can be done to prevent any more cheating?

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Marc Elias @marcelias.bsky.social · 12h

I am sounding the alarm that the GOP is engaged in an all out attack voting rights and free and fair elections. Voter suppression, gerrymandering, and troops in blue cities are just some of the ways they are using to try to rig the rules to keep power in 2026 and beyond.

Pay attention and act!

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Governor JB Pritzker @govpritzker.illinois.gov · 12h

As Hispanic Heritage Month comes to a close, we are proud to recognize and celebrate the diverse cultures that make our state stronger.

I’ll keep fighting to make sure everyone can make it and thrive in Illinois.