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Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · Jun 8

A very rare Lady Orchid, I know it's not in the pea family for this week’s #wildflowerhour but I discovered it today – and think worth sharing. @wildflowerhour.bsky.social‬

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Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · May 15

Low tide & a seemingly endless horizon.

#RyeHarbourNatureReserve #Sussex

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Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · May 2

2/2..... a view to contemplate being the reward. #Yorkshire #Wharfedale

Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · May 2

Always a bit of effort to reach this spot ...1/2

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Will Norman @willnorman.co.uk · Apr 24

💥London bucks national trends as cycling boom continues💥

New City of London data shows biggest increase cycling since records began:
📈cycling up 57% since 2022
🚲🚲nearly 2x more bikes than cars
📈500% increase in cycling since 1999

www.cityoflondon.gov.uk/assets/Servi...

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Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · Apr 23

I think Trump fears the strength & power of the current ( & growing) Russo-Chinese pact; by befriending Putin, perhaps a longer term hope is to drive a wedge between them.

Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · Apr 22

IMF prediction seems to suggest the country to suffer the most from tariffs will be ……
....the US.
How will Trump spin this?

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Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · Apr 20

I spotted these snake’s head fritillaries in a damp meadow. Not the tiniest of plants as per #tinyplants but I still had to look hard for them @wildflowerhour.bsky.social #wildlfowerhour

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Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · Apr 20

He’s now relegated to 2nd place in the running order, as Macron now has a State visit lined up to precede him !

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Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · Apr 20

…“markets are starting to doubt whether Mr Trump can govern the US competently or consistently”..
Plenty of evidence to date suggests that is the case.

Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · Apr 19

Alex Thompson's Channel 4 report specifically mentions this.

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Sian Berry MP @sianberry.bsky.social · Apr 18

🚨Email your MP to back my Bill to ban pesticides from public spaces! 🐝🌱

We’re facing a biodiversity crisis and our urban areas can help reverse this decline.

100 councils have already taken action and with proper legislation and guidance, the rest can too.
pan-uk.eaction.org.uk/edm-urban-pe...

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Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · Apr 18

Action needed on this as well -
Report aired this week on Channel 4 news - flea treatments for animals (often available over the counter) found to contain neonicotinoids which are banned in agricultural practices..
This is an alarming report. www.channel4.com/news/scienti...

Scientists warn chemicals in pet flea treatments are killing wildlife

The government says it's time to look again at the sale of pet flea treatments after scientists warned the chemicals in them kill wildlife including songbirds.

www.channel4.com

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Simon Houstoun @simonh12.bsky.social · Apr 17

We can't even be sure what they are. Trump -imposing those values, changes his tune according to the wind direction & whatever mood he happens to be in.

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