Nettle
@nettlejelly.bsky.social
Climate, nature, science, photography, cinema, art, reading, writing, rithmetic. Tall and short stories, good humour and all good brain food. UK based, open to the world.
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They gave him a participation trophy from a recent highschool curling tournament and called it the Greenland Peace Prize
January 21, 2026 at 7:38 PM
They gave him a participation trophy from a recent highschool curling tournament and called it the Greenland Peace Prize
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Yes, pretty soon the Earth will coalesce once again into some form of Pangea. Always changing. Geology is fascinating.
January 21, 2026 at 3:58 PM
Yes, pretty soon the Earth will coalesce once again into some form of Pangea. Always changing. Geology is fascinating.
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January 21, 2026 at 3:17 PM
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Here’s the report. Very sobering reading. www.gov.uk/government/p...
Nature security assessment on global biodiversity loss, ecosystem collapse and national security
This strategic assessment explores how global biodiversity loss and the collapse of critical ecosystems could affect the UK’s resilience, security and prosperity.
www.gov.uk
January 20, 2026 at 9:35 PM
Here’s the report. Very sobering reading. www.gov.uk/government/p...
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The Verge removed the paywall from this piece by @scottmeslow.bsky.social.
It concludes ominously: "Wherever you are, get organized now. Figure out who your likeminded neighbors are. Set up your Signal chats. Get some whistles (I can spare a few if you need them)."
www.theverge.com/policy/86419...
It concludes ominously: "Wherever you are, get organized now. Figure out who your likeminded neighbors are. Set up your Signal chats. Get some whistles (I can spare a few if you need them)."
www.theverge.com/policy/86419...
It’s worse than it looks in Minneapolis
But locals are organizing to keep each other safe from ICE agents.
www.theverge.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:04 PM
The Verge removed the paywall from this piece by @scottmeslow.bsky.social.
It concludes ominously: "Wherever you are, get organized now. Figure out who your likeminded neighbors are. Set up your Signal chats. Get some whistles (I can spare a few if you need them)."
www.theverge.com/policy/86419...
It concludes ominously: "Wherever you are, get organized now. Figure out who your likeminded neighbors are. Set up your Signal chats. Get some whistles (I can spare a few if you need them)."
www.theverge.com/policy/86419...
Wild swimming pond off Old Kent Rd, will be great in summer, if slightly whiffy, being next to the waste management facility #Urbanism #Southwark
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www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
'Landmark' south London gasholder may host wild swimming pond
A wild swimming pond in the gasholder is part of wider regeneration plans from Southwark Council.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 10:20 PM
Wild swimming pond off Old Kent Rd, will be great in summer, if slightly whiffy, being next to the waste management facility #Urbanism #Southwark
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Here is a link to the portal created by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for civilians to report federal abuse of civilians. www.ag.state.mn.us/Federal-Acti...
Federal Action Reporting Form
This form is for reporting incidents or effects related to or caused by federal actions in Minnesota, such as business closures, reduced healthcare access, or use of physical force.
www.ag.state.mn.us
January 20, 2026 at 5:54 PM
Here is a link to the portal created by Minnesota Attorney General Keith Ellison for civilians to report federal abuse of civilians. www.ag.state.mn.us/Federal-Acti...
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Capitalism in action once again
Vocational charity privatised
New bosses sack hundreds of workers to cut costs....
.....and triple their own wages
Despicable
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Vocational charity privatised
New bosses sack hundreds of workers to cut costs....
.....and triple their own wages
Despicable
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
New City & Guilds owners tripled bosses’ pay amid £22m cost-cutting drive
Total pay of the qualification body’s top six executives has risen by 240% to £6.2m since charity sold it
www.theguardian.com
January 20, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Capitalism in action once again
Vocational charity privatised
New bosses sack hundreds of workers to cut costs....
.....and triple their own wages
Despicable
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Vocational charity privatised
New bosses sack hundreds of workers to cut costs....
.....and triple their own wages
Despicable
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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A lot of these political editors see Starmer/Trump and Mamdani/Trump as unexpected bromances, rather than what the rest of us see, which is someone trying to gamely manage a lunatic.
January 20, 2026 at 8:44 AM
A lot of these political editors see Starmer/Trump and Mamdani/Trump as unexpected bromances, rather than what the rest of us see, which is someone trying to gamely manage a lunatic.
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The RSPB has stopped tweeting.
RSPB and RNLI among charities to quietly stop using Twitter
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/major-c...
www.civilsociety.co.uk/news/major-c...
Major charities leave X after AI images controversy
www.civilsociety.co.uk
January 20, 2026 at 10:17 AM
The RSPB has stopped tweeting.
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Uenoyama Himawari Basket - Japanese woodcut, by Orkney based Japanese artist, Megumi Barrington
This artist's work is currently being exhibited at The Scottish Gallery
#art #japanesewoodblock #printmaking
This artist's work is currently being exhibited at The Scottish Gallery
#art #japanesewoodblock #printmaking
January 19, 2026 at 9:02 AM
Uenoyama Himawari Basket - Japanese woodcut, by Orkney based Japanese artist, Megumi Barrington
This artist's work is currently being exhibited at The Scottish Gallery
#art #japanesewoodblock #printmaking
This artist's work is currently being exhibited at The Scottish Gallery
#art #japanesewoodblock #printmaking
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Hubble Spies Stellar Blast Setting Clouds Ablaze www.nasa.gov/image-articl...
This new NASA Hubble Space Telescope image captures a jet of gas from a forming star shooting across the dark expanse.
This new NASA Hubble Space Telescope image captures a jet of gas from a forming star shooting across the dark expanse.
January 17, 2026 at 6:46 AM
Hubble Spies Stellar Blast Setting Clouds Ablaze www.nasa.gov/image-articl...
This new NASA Hubble Space Telescope image captures a jet of gas from a forming star shooting across the dark expanse.
This new NASA Hubble Space Telescope image captures a jet of gas from a forming star shooting across the dark expanse.
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Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
January 17, 2026 at 2:57 PM
Photo by Pierre Lavie. Yes this is me. And I threw my Leica. It landed on the bass plate with hardly a scratch. Another Photographer grabbed it along with my phone and I was able to track him later. I was held face down tear gas deployed right in front of me and pepper sprayed directly into the eye.
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“Break”.. you mean a permanent ban.
Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists
Report claims unrestricted online access will be a ‘government privilege’, limited to individuals vetted by regime
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists
Report claims unrestricted online access will be a ‘government privilege’, limited to individuals vetted by regime
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists
Report claims unrestricted online access will be a ‘government privilege’, limited to individuals vetted by regime
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:08 PM
“Break”.. you mean a permanent ban.
Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists
Report claims unrestricted online access will be a ‘government privilege’, limited to individuals vetted by regime
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
Iran plans permanent break from global internet, say activists
Report claims unrestricted online access will be a ‘government privilege’, limited to individuals vetted by regime
www.theguardian.com/world/2026/j...
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This “board of peace” looks less like a diplomatic effort and more like a greatest-hits album of bad Middle East decisions.
Trump appoints Blair, Kushner and Rubio to Gaza ‘board of peace’
White House says seven-strong board, chaired by Trump, will steer Gaza through next phase of reconstruction
www.theguardian.com
January 17, 2026 at 12:40 PM
This “board of peace” looks less like a diplomatic effort and more like a greatest-hits album of bad Middle East decisions.
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Michael Sheen raises the curtain on the new Welsh National Theatre
www.channel4.com/news/michael...
www.channel4.com/news/michael...
Michael Sheen raises the curtain on the new Welsh National Theatre
The arts scene in Wales was left reeling more than a year ago - after funding cuts led to the end of an institution - National Theatre Wales.
www.channel4.com
January 16, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Michael Sheen raises the curtain on the new Welsh National Theatre
www.channel4.com/news/michael...
www.channel4.com/news/michael...
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It's so deeply disappointing how Right-wing many formerly anti-establishment rock stars have become in old age, not to mention protective of their so-called "property". Take Roger Daltrey from The Who, for example, who marched me haughtily off his land just after I took this photograph of him.
January 16, 2026 at 2:47 PM
It's so deeply disappointing how Right-wing many formerly anti-establishment rock stars have become in old age, not to mention protective of their so-called "property". Take Roger Daltrey from The Who, for example, who marched me haughtily off his land just after I took this photograph of him.
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Raven and Stonechat on rocks today at South Stack RSPB today on Anglesey in North Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026
January 15, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Raven and Stonechat on rocks today at South Stack RSPB today on Anglesey in North Wales for #BirdsSeenIn2026
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I can't believe how fucking stupid everything is
January 16, 2026 at 5:59 AM
I can't believe how fucking stupid everything is
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This is a stunning bookshop in Buxton, England
January 16, 2026 at 9:42 AM
This is a stunning bookshop in Buxton, England
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🔴 NEW: Who funds the Free Speech Union?
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. We can reveal that its funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians, and Tufton Street insiders.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. We can reveal that its funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians, and Tufton Street insiders.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
Who funds the Free Speech Union?
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. Today we reveal that funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians and Tufton Street insiders.
democracyforsale.substack.com
January 15, 2026 at 9:40 AM
🔴 NEW: Who funds the Free Speech Union?
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. We can reveal that its funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians, and Tufton Street insiders.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
Toby Young’s outfit went to court to hide its donors. We can reveal that its funders include US anti-abortion groups, Brexit politicians, and Tufton Street insiders.
democracyforsale.substack.com/p/who-funds-...
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Harriet is going to banished for being impolite, making it very clear that this is the British version of The Traitors. #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK
January 14, 2026 at 8:22 PM
Harriet is going to banished for being impolite, making it very clear that this is the British version of The Traitors. #TheTraitors #TheTraitorsUK