Brian Eversham
@brianecambs.bsky.social
Wildlife enthusiast, photographer, elms/lichens/beetles/molluscs/testate amoebae and much else. CEO Wildlife Trust BCN, occasional leader for Wildlife Travel, visiting prof., Cranfield Uni. Views my own. He/him
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Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
November 25, 2025 at 4:13 PM
Last night the Government steamrollered its Planning Bill through, slamming the door on vital protections for nature.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
They said it would be a ‘win-win’ for the economy and nature.
But in reality, they’ve pushed nature into last place.
Impressive paper with a huge range of techniques applied to answer questions about fossil lichen anatomy.
This paper raises the possibility that lichens had evolved by the late Ordovician, contemporary with earliest vascular plants 🧪⚒️
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
www.science.org/doi/10.1126/...
The rise of lichens during the colonization of terrestrial environments
Evidence reveals Spongiophyton as one of the earliest and most widespread lichens in Earth’s history.
www.science.org
November 25, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Impressive paper with a huge range of techniques applied to answer questions about fossil lichen anatomy.
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24 November 1859: 'On the Origin of Species', Charles Darwin's groundbreaking book, was published.
Darwin's magnum opus is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology and is undoubtedly one among the most important books in the history of science.
🧪 #science #histsci #Darwin
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Darwin's magnum opus is considered to be the foundation of evolutionary biology and is undoubtedly one among the most important books in the history of science.
🧪 #science #histsci #Darwin
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November 24, 2025 at 3:49 PM
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OH MY! Land Beneath the Waves is one of BBC Wildlife Magazine's seven best adult books of 2025! And in such wonderful company! Totally made my year! 🥰💚
@summersdalebooks.bsky.social #naturewriting #chronicillness
@summersdalebooks.bsky.social #naturewriting #chronicillness
Well now, #BBCWildlife magazine, glad you think so. ☺️ Right there with the likes of @sophiepavs.bsky.social and @robgmacfarlane.bsky.social and @nicwilson.bsky.social. #naturewriting #bestnaturewriting2025
November 24, 2025 at 5:20 PM
OH MY! Land Beneath the Waves is one of BBC Wildlife Magazine's seven best adult books of 2025! And in such wonderful company! Totally made my year! 🥰💚
@summersdalebooks.bsky.social #naturewriting #chronicillness
@summersdalebooks.bsky.social #naturewriting #chronicillness
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"A 25-person startup" should not be allowed to "disrupt" fundamental inputs to the Earth's ecosystem, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
Like, what are we even thinking here?
Like, what are we even thinking here?
This is a VERY long piece about solar geoengineering that starts, scientifically speaking, badly, but gets better, but still has a few issues.
The Strange and Totally Real Plan to Blot Out the Sun and Reverse Global Warming
A 25-person startup is developing technology to block the sun and turn down the planet’s thermostat. The stakes are huge — and the company and its critics say regulations need to catch up.
www.politico.com
November 23, 2025 at 10:58 PM
"A 25-person startup" should not be allowed to "disrupt" fundamental inputs to the Earth's ecosystem, hydrosphere, and atmosphere.
Like, what are we even thinking here?
Like, what are we even thinking here?
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Stop worrying about terraforming Mars and start preventing the venusification of Earth.
Humans will NEVER colonize another planet. Never.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
If we can’t even agree to do the minimum to keep Earth habitable, there’s no way in hell we’ll cooperate to make another planet habitable.
November 22, 2025 at 2:32 PM
Stop worrying about terraforming Mars and start preventing the venusification of Earth.
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Celebrate Autumn! Sunday 23rd November, 11am - 3:30pm in the cosy cabin on Torpel Manor Field Nature Reserve, Helpston, Camb PE67DU. Plus homemade cakes, mulled apple juice, a warm welcome & lots to see!
Nearest postcode PE6 7DU. Near the junction of West Street and Langley Bush Road (see map)
Nearest postcode PE6 7DU. Near the junction of West Street and Langley Bush Road (see map)
November 22, 2025 at 8:52 PM
Celebrate Autumn! Sunday 23rd November, 11am - 3:30pm in the cosy cabin on Torpel Manor Field Nature Reserve, Helpston, Camb PE67DU. Plus homemade cakes, mulled apple juice, a warm welcome & lots to see!
Nearest postcode PE6 7DU. Near the junction of West Street and Langley Bush Road (see map)
Nearest postcode PE6 7DU. Near the junction of West Street and Langley Bush Road (see map)
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Woohoooo 💚💚💚@sarahwhild.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/sarah-...
The Biological Recording Handbook | Sarah Whild
Let's have some shameless self-publicity! It's off to the printers today...
Pelagic Publishing
Gareth Thomas PhD MRSB
Mandy Rudd
Simon Pickles
Jodey Peyton
Sue Dancey
https://lnkd.in/db5HSd8N
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November 21, 2025 at 9:27 PM
Woohoooo 💚💚💚@sarahwhild.bsky.social www.linkedin.com/posts/sarah-...
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#Bugsky 🐙🌿 Who wants another baby earwig update? Everyone? Thought so. The babies are now two days old and slightly darker than when they hatched. Mama is guarding them and will stay on the job until their second molt. Btw, in the earlier post, the newly-hatched babies only had--
November 20, 2025 at 5:45 PM
#Bugsky 🐙🌿 Who wants another baby earwig update? Everyone? Thought so. The babies are now two days old and slightly darker than when they hatched. Mama is guarding them and will stay on the job until their second molt. Btw, in the earlier post, the newly-hatched babies only had--
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Checked out our shiny new website yet?
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
November 18, 2025 at 8:18 AM
Checked out our shiny new website yet?
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
bsbi.org
New to @bsbibotany.bsky.social or #WildFlowerID?
We think you'll find it easier than ever to access resources, hear about events & learn more about wild plants in your area.
Seasoned botanist?
All your fave pages are still there + lots of new stuff!
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I also made this online document of easy-to-take actions for allies who want to support trans people right now: docs.google.com/document/u/0... 🏳️⚧️
Actions for Trans Allies
Actions For Allies With increasing transphobia in the media and politics, being trans is getting more dangerous every day. Trans people’s access to public spaces, services, and healthcare are being re...
docs.google.com
November 6, 2025 at 6:05 AM
I also made this online document of easy-to-take actions for allies who want to support trans people right now: docs.google.com/document/u/0... 🏳️⚧️
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I'm delighted that I'll be joining @ukceh.bsky.social in February as their new Science Director!
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www.ceh.ac.uk/press/ukceh-...
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www.ceh.ac.uk/press/ukceh-...
UKCEH appoints new science director
The UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) is pleased to announce Kathryn Brown OBE as its new science director, strengthening its leadership team as it continues to deliver science-based solutions...
www.ceh.ac.uk
November 19, 2025 at 8:19 PM
I'm delighted that I'll be joining @ukceh.bsky.social in February as their new Science Director!
🧪🌎🌳💦🦔
www.ceh.ac.uk/press/ukceh-...
🧪🌎🌳💦🦔
www.ceh.ac.uk/press/ukceh-...
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I’ve only just seen this. A really good wildflower-rich hay meadow is a wonderful thing. #Cumbria www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Lake District sees more hay meadows restored
Land in the Lake District, equivalent to the size of 23 football pitches, is restored.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 18, 2025 at 7:49 PM
I’ve only just seen this. A really good wildflower-rich hay meadow is a wonderful thing. #Cumbria www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
Wow, nice! and welcome to Bluesky - that's a very original first post on here.
One-flowered glasswort (Salicornia disarticulata) still looking good on a North Norfolk saltmarsh. Distinctive little thing once known. The single flowers seem to typically turn reddish. Most other glassworts had died off for the winter already.
November 17, 2025 at 9:08 PM
Wow, nice! and welcome to Bluesky - that's a very original first post on here.
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This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
Nature not a blocker to housing growth, inquiry finds
Commons committee report challenges ‘lazy narrative’ used by ministers that scapegoats wildlife and the environment
www.theguardian.com
November 16, 2025 at 12:12 PM
This is what many of us have been saying. Part 3 of the Planning & Infrastructure Bill is based on a myth: that we don't have enough homes because wildlife and green spaces are protected. It will solve nothing, and inflict terrible harm on our remaining ecosystems
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025...
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A magazine asked Ursula to write about a book that changed her life. "A book? One book?" she wrote on her blog.
You can read the whole post here: www.ursulakleguin.com/blog/100-a-b...
You can read the whole post here: www.ursulakleguin.com/blog/100-a-b...
November 12, 2025 at 10:57 PM
A magazine asked Ursula to write about a book that changed her life. "A book? One book?" she wrote on her blog.
You can read the whole post here: www.ursulakleguin.com/blog/100-a-b...
You can read the whole post here: www.ursulakleguin.com/blog/100-a-b...
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In the autumn I spend some time looking for Purple Emperor larvae. Before hibernation they spin silk threads to ensure their seat leaf stays attached. Eventually some leaves remain hanging by a silken thread and spinning in the wind. This gives away the caterpillars location - here alongside a bud.
November 11, 2025 at 2:55 PM
In the autumn I spend some time looking for Purple Emperor larvae. Before hibernation they spin silk threads to ensure their seat leaf stays attached. Eventually some leaves remain hanging by a silken thread and spinning in the wind. This gives away the caterpillars location - here alongside a bud.
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Some exciting news. The Moss Safari book has been shortlisted for the ASE Book of the Year Award 2025. 💚🔬 #iseemoss www.ase.org.uk/news/ase-boo...
ASE Book of the Year 2025 Shortlist
www.ase.org.uk
November 10, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Some exciting news. The Moss Safari book has been shortlisted for the ASE Book of the Year Award 2025. 💚🔬 #iseemoss www.ase.org.uk/news/ase-boo...
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I've waited a lifetime to find Striated Bird's Nest fungus, and this week I've seen it twice! Also a magnificent colony of Coral Slime-mould, a troop of another slime-mould Physarum sp. with a lime-encrusted peridium and a heap of Witch's Butter. At @wildlifebcn.org Old Sulehay NR
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November 10, 2025 at 9:27 PM
I've waited a lifetime to find Striated Bird's Nest fungus, and this week I've seen it twice! Also a magnificent colony of Coral Slime-mould, a troop of another slime-mould Physarum sp. with a lime-encrusted peridium and a heap of Witch's Butter. At @wildlifebcn.org Old Sulehay NR
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Like Australia. It's all about bums on seats. There's already a short fall of graduates - plant science majors walk straight into jobs
November 10, 2025 at 7:45 PM
Like Australia. It's all about bums on seats. There's already a short fall of graduates - plant science majors walk straight into jobs
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🌱🌾🌍🌺🍄🧪🌳🐝🌿🌳🍅🍞🥦Botanical University Challenge to inspire the next generation of botanists.
University of Nottingham, UK, plans to close Plant Biology for new students from autumn 2026. Current students want to know more. Read more here:
www.change.org/p/reconsider...
University of Nottingham, UK, plans to close Plant Biology for new students from autumn 2026. Current students want to know more. Read more here:
www.change.org/p/reconsider...
November 10, 2025 at 9:48 AM
🌱🌾🌍🌺🍄🧪🌳🐝🌿🌳🍅🍞🥦Botanical University Challenge to inspire the next generation of botanists.
University of Nottingham, UK, plans to close Plant Biology for new students from autumn 2026. Current students want to know more. Read more here:
www.change.org/p/reconsider...
University of Nottingham, UK, plans to close Plant Biology for new students from autumn 2026. Current students want to know more. Read more here:
www.change.org/p/reconsider...
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And finally, Lubo’s message to the young: LESS COMPUTER, MORE COLLECTING
November 9, 2025 at 4:38 PM
And finally, Lubo’s message to the young: LESS COMPUTER, MORE COLLECTING
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Frankly I’m with Lubo
And finally, Lubo’s message to the young: LESS COMPUTER, MORE COLLECTING
November 9, 2025 at 4:39 PM
Frankly I’m with Lubo
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I remember the bonfire nights of my youth - absolutely freezing
As the warmest bonfire night on record hit the UK, the BBC managed to report it without mentioning climate change!
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
As the warmest bonfire night on record hit the UK, the BBC managed to report it without mentioning climate change!
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
UK weather: after warmest ever Bonfire Night when with UK temperatures drop?
After the UK's warmest ever Bonfire Night, Helen Willetts looks at how long the mild November weather will last.
www.bbc.com
November 7, 2025 at 7:12 PM
I remember the bonfire nights of my youth - absolutely freezing
As the warmest bonfire night on record hit the UK, the BBC managed to report it without mentioning climate change!
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
As the warmest bonfire night on record hit the UK, the BBC managed to report it without mentioning climate change!
www.bbc.com/weather/arti...
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🚨 The Govt has just published its Carbon Budget Delivery Plan - we are calling for nature to be at the heart of net zero
“Only nature can put the ‘net’ in ‘net zero’, by restoring landscapes with woodlands, peatlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows"
Read here👇
www.wcl.org.uk/only-nature-...
“Only nature can put the ‘net’ in ‘net zero’, by restoring landscapes with woodlands, peatlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows"
Read here👇
www.wcl.org.uk/only-nature-...
October 29, 2025 at 4:04 PM
🚨 The Govt has just published its Carbon Budget Delivery Plan - we are calling for nature to be at the heart of net zero
“Only nature can put the ‘net’ in ‘net zero’, by restoring landscapes with woodlands, peatlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows"
Read here👇
www.wcl.org.uk/only-nature-...
“Only nature can put the ‘net’ in ‘net zero’, by restoring landscapes with woodlands, peatlands, wetlands and wildflower meadows"
Read here👇
www.wcl.org.uk/only-nature-...