Emma Lewis
@petchary.bsky.social
I write. I read. Environmental defender. Bird fanatic. Born in London. Oxford alumna. Live in Kingston. petchary.wordpress.com. Also a member of the Global Voices community and on Substack. #StopDeepSeaMining #Arsenal
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This is quite shocking to me. I did not imagine things were so bad with our close neighbours.
#Cuba
#HurricaneMelissa
This is quite shocking to me. I did not imagine things were so bad with our close neighbours.
#Cuba
#HurricaneMelissa
Images after Hurricane Melissa expose Cuba’s descent into extreme poverty
Hurricane Melissa’s impact on eastern Cuba has exposed the country’s extreme poverty and the state of abandonment in remote rural areas.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:14 AM
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This is quite shocking to me. I did not imagine things were so bad with our close neighbours.
#Cuba
#HurricaneMelissa
This is quite shocking to me. I did not imagine things were so bad with our close neighbours.
#Cuba
#HurricaneMelissa
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Ukraine MP publishes full text of apparent draft proposal as US envoy says Washington offered Russia 'generous terms'.
More details of US plan for Ukraine emerge, sees territory ceded to Russia
Ukraine MP publishes full text of apparent draft proposal as US envoy says Washington offered Russia 'generous terms'.
bit.ly
November 21, 2025 at 5:00 AM
Ukraine MP publishes full text of apparent draft proposal as US envoy says Washington offered Russia 'generous terms'.
www.cnn.com/2025/11/20/s...
“The contestant from #Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, took a scary tumble during the evening gown round at Wednesday’s preliminaries and was carried away in a stretcher, according to social media videos which circulated of her fall.” (No bones broken).
“The contestant from #Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, took a scary tumble during the evening gown round at Wednesday’s preliminaries and was carried away in a stretcher, according to social media videos which circulated of her fall.” (No bones broken).
Mexico’s Fatima Bosch crowned Miss Universe winner | CNN
Bosch has been named Miss Universe 2025 in a scandal-hit competition where she emerged as a fan favorite after she was berated by a Thai pageant director, triggering a walk out by contestants.
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November 21, 2025 at 5:03 AM
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“The contestant from #Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, took a scary tumble during the evening gown round at Wednesday’s preliminaries and was carried away in a stretcher, according to social media videos which circulated of her fall.” (No bones broken).
“The contestant from #Jamaica, Gabrielle Henry, took a scary tumble during the evening gown round at Wednesday’s preliminaries and was carried away in a stretcher, according to social media videos which circulated of her fall.” (No bones broken).
November 21, 2025 at 4:57 AM
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Justice Department prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Pras Michel of betraying his country for money.
Fugees rapper sentenced to 14 years in prison over illegal Obama donations
Justice Department prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Pras Michel of betraying his country for money.
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November 21, 2025 at 4:30 AM
Justice Department prosecutors accused Grammy-winning rapper Pras Michel of betraying his country for money.
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“Are we willing to tolerate ignorance and complacency in matters that affect the entire human family?”― Carl Sagan
June 24, 2025 at 11:08 PM
“Are we willing to tolerate ignorance and complacency in matters that affect the entire human family?”― Carl Sagan
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“It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald
― F. Scott Fitzgerald
November 21, 2025 at 4:06 AM
“It was only a sunny smile, and little it cost in the giving, but like morning light it scattered the night and made the day worth living.”
― F. Scott Fitzgerald
― F. Scott Fitzgerald
Seriously?
Ukraine would have to give up a swathe of territory to Russia, slash the size of its army and pledge never to join NATO under a sweeping 28-point peace plan backed by Trump, according to a draft obtained by AFP
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November 21, 2025 at 4:46 AM
Seriously?
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Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay: 'We are taking care of our people, our economy is growing, and at the same time we take care of our environment. If such small developing countries can do it, there’s no excuse that larger countries cannot play bigger roles. After all, they are the leaders of the world..
My exclusive interview with Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay on leading the first carbon-negative nation and why the West must do more: ‘The wellbeing of our people is at the centre of our agenda’
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Bhutan PM on leading the first carbon-negative nation: ‘The wellbeing of our people is at the centre of our agenda’
Exclusive: Tshering Tobgay says his country is doing ‘a lot more than our fair share’ on climate and west must step up ‘for the happiness of your people’
www.theguardian.com
November 18, 2025 at 8:33 PM
Bhutan PM Tshering Tobgay: 'We are taking care of our people, our economy is growing, and at the same time we take care of our environment. If such small developing countries can do it, there’s no excuse that larger countries cannot play bigger roles. After all, they are the leaders of the world..
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A horrifying graphic from Pew showing the fruits of the right wing war on public health.
Only 48% of Republicans believe that vaccines prevent serious illness, while 80% of Democrats do.
This is not a difference of opinion in science. This is the result of a ruthless disinformation campaign.
Only 48% of Republicans believe that vaccines prevent serious illness, while 80% of Democrats do.
This is not a difference of opinion in science. This is the result of a ruthless disinformation campaign.
November 20, 2025 at 8:46 PM
A horrifying graphic from Pew showing the fruits of the right wing war on public health.
Only 48% of Republicans believe that vaccines prevent serious illness, while 80% of Democrats do.
This is not a difference of opinion in science. This is the result of a ruthless disinformation campaign.
Only 48% of Republicans believe that vaccines prevent serious illness, while 80% of Democrats do.
This is not a difference of opinion in science. This is the result of a ruthless disinformation campaign.
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“We cannot support an outcome that does not include a roadmap for implementing a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. This expectation is shared by a vast majority of Parties, as well as by science and by the people who are watching our work closely.”
Cop30: dozens of countries threaten to block resolution unless it contains roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Cop30: dozens of countries threaten to block resolution unless it contains roadmap to fossil fuel phase-out
Exclusive: The Guardian understands Brazil had been planning to drop a roadmap to a transition away from fossil fuels amid opposition from petro states
Countries supporting a phase-out of fossil fuels at the Cop30 climate summit in Brazil have threatened to block any agreement that does not include such a commitment, in a significant escalation of tensions at the crunch talks, the Guardian can reveal.
The simmering row over a potential roadmap for the “transition away from fossil fuels” boiled over on Thursday night when a group of at least 29 countries signed a strongly worded letter to Brazil, the Cop presidency. The leaked letter demanded that the roadmap be included in the outcome of the talks, which are due to end on Friday but likely to carry on into the weekend. Continue reading...
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November 21, 2025 at 3:07 AM
“We cannot support an outcome that does not include a roadmap for implementing a just, orderly, and equitable transition away from fossil fuels. This expectation is shared by a vast majority of Parties, as well as by science and by the people who are watching our work closely.”
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🚨New paper🚨
We attribute present day air temperature and sea level rise, as well as future projected sea level rise to the Carbon Majors, the 122 largest industrial fossil fuel and cement producers…more details below! iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1... 1/n
🧪 #scicomm #ClimateSky #ClimateChange
We attribute present day air temperature and sea level rise, as well as future projected sea level rise to the Carbon Majors, the 122 largest industrial fossil fuel and cement producers…more details below! iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1... 1/n
🧪 #scicomm #ClimateSky #ClimateChange
March 18, 2025 at 1:48 PM
🚨New paper🚨
We attribute present day air temperature and sea level rise, as well as future projected sea level rise to the Carbon Majors, the 122 largest industrial fossil fuel and cement producers…more details below! iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1... 1/n
🧪 #scicomm #ClimateSky #ClimateChange
We attribute present day air temperature and sea level rise, as well as future projected sea level rise to the Carbon Majors, the 122 largest industrial fossil fuel and cement producers…more details below! iopscience.iop.org/article/10.1... 1/n
🧪 #scicomm #ClimateSky #ClimateChange
This is one example of a school (one of HUNDREDS destroyed/severely damaged by #HurricaneMelissa) which parents, teachers and volunteers are trying to rescue a small part of to use for classes for exam candidates. The storm arrived just a few weeks after the start of the new school year.
#Jamaica
#Jamaica
November 21, 2025 at 2:49 AM
This is one example of a school (one of HUNDREDS destroyed/severely damaged by #HurricaneMelissa) which parents, teachers and volunteers are trying to rescue a small part of to use for classes for exam candidates. The storm arrived just a few weeks after the start of the new school year.
#Jamaica
#Jamaica
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A major supermarket in #MontegoBay is closing permanently, after raging flood waters from rapidly rising rivers devastated homes and businesses during #HurricaneMelissa
165 employees there will lose their jobs. This is just one example of the destruction.
A major supermarket in #MontegoBay is closing permanently, after raging flood waters from rapidly rising rivers devastated homes and businesses during #HurricaneMelissa
165 employees there will lose their jobs. This is just one example of the destruction.
MEGA BLOW
WESTERN BUREAU: MegaMart Wholesale Club is to permanenty close its largest store – located in Montego Bay, St James – after suffering catastrophic flood damage during the passage of Hurricane Melissa....
jamaica-gleaner.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:44 AM
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A major supermarket in #MontegoBay is closing permanently, after raging flood waters from rapidly rising rivers devastated homes and businesses during #HurricaneMelissa
165 employees there will lose their jobs. This is just one example of the destruction.
A major supermarket in #MontegoBay is closing permanently, after raging flood waters from rapidly rising rivers devastated homes and businesses during #HurricaneMelissa
165 employees there will lose their jobs. This is just one example of the destruction.
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Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita): This 55cm (21.5in) noisy bird is native to Australia, New Guinea and parts of Indonesia. Highly intelligent, they prefer woodland habitat and can gather in large numbers. Photo of this fruit eating species by Joy Bourke in Sydney, Australia. #australia
November 19, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Sulphur-crested Cockatoo (Cacatua galerita): This 55cm (21.5in) noisy bird is native to Australia, New Guinea and parts of Indonesia. Highly intelligent, they prefer woodland habitat and can gather in large numbers. Photo of this fruit eating species by Joy Bourke in Sydney, Australia. #australia
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So the Jamaican police have not been too distracted by relief efforts after #HurricaneMelissa.
Their tally is 272 people killed by the police this year. It's their way of "bringing (alleged) criminals to justice"...
@amnesty.org
@hrw.org
So the Jamaican police have not been too distracted by relief efforts after #HurricaneMelissa.
Their tally is 272 people killed by the police this year. It's their way of "bringing (alleged) criminals to justice"...
@amnesty.org
@hrw.org
Cops kill 8 men in 100 hours
An operation targeting a suspected cop killer ended in the fatal shooting of three men during what investigators describe as an armed, daylight confrontation along the westbound lane of the Nelson Man...
jamaica-gleaner.com
November 21, 2025 at 2:36 AM
jamaica-gleaner.com/article/lead...
So the Jamaican police have not been too distracted by relief efforts after #HurricaneMelissa.
Their tally is 272 people killed by the police this year. It's their way of "bringing (alleged) criminals to justice"...
@amnesty.org
@hrw.org
So the Jamaican police have not been too distracted by relief efforts after #HurricaneMelissa.
Their tally is 272 people killed by the police this year. It's their way of "bringing (alleged) criminals to justice"...
@amnesty.org
@hrw.org
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Remember..Trump RESENTS our military members...because he knows he was TOO AFRAID to put himself in harms way...the way each of them agreed to do.
And, traveling the world with the most massive security team..and the most sophisticated technology...anywhere on Earth...is not even remotely, "brave."
And, traveling the world with the most massive security team..and the most sophisticated technology...anywhere on Earth...is not even remotely, "brave."
November 21, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Remember..Trump RESENTS our military members...because he knows he was TOO AFRAID to put himself in harms way...the way each of them agreed to do.
And, traveling the world with the most massive security team..and the most sophisticated technology...anywhere on Earth...is not even remotely, "brave."
And, traveling the world with the most massive security team..and the most sophisticated technology...anywhere on Earth...is not even remotely, "brave."
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If a reasonable person would know the order is illegal, you MUST refuse.
Obedience is not absolute, duty to the Constitution is.
Oath is to defend the Constitution not a person
Yes. U.S. service members have a legal and moral obligation to disobey an illegal order.
Not just the right.
The DUTY.
Obedience is not absolute, duty to the Constitution is.
Oath is to defend the Constitution not a person
Yes. U.S. service members have a legal and moral obligation to disobey an illegal order.
Not just the right.
The DUTY.
November 21, 2025 at 12:14 AM
If a reasonable person would know the order is illegal, you MUST refuse.
Obedience is not absolute, duty to the Constitution is.
Oath is to defend the Constitution not a person
Yes. U.S. service members have a legal and moral obligation to disobey an illegal order.
Not just the right.
The DUTY.
Obedience is not absolute, duty to the Constitution is.
Oath is to defend the Constitution not a person
Yes. U.S. service members have a legal and moral obligation to disobey an illegal order.
Not just the right.
The DUTY.
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What a pleasure last weekend to view "A Feast of Fruit and Flowers," which recently opened at The Hyde Collection!
Look for our thoughts on this show on the Art Herstory blog in the near future. But for now: see the show if you have the opportunity!
www.hydecollection.org/exhibition/a...
Look for our thoughts on this show on the Art Herstory blog in the near future. But for now: see the show if you have the opportunity!
www.hydecollection.org/exhibition/a...
November 21, 2025 at 12:34 AM
What a pleasure last weekend to view "A Feast of Fruit and Flowers," which recently opened at The Hyde Collection!
Look for our thoughts on this show on the Art Herstory blog in the near future. But for now: see the show if you have the opportunity!
www.hydecollection.org/exhibition/a...
Look for our thoughts on this show on the Art Herstory blog in the near future. But for now: see the show if you have the opportunity!
www.hydecollection.org/exhibition/a...
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Colombia shows first treasures recovered from 300-year-old shipwreck.
The San Jose was owned by the Spanish crown when it sank near Cartagena in June 1708. Only a handful of its 600-strong crew survived
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The San Jose was owned by the Spanish crown when it sank near Cartagena in June 1708. Only a handful of its 600-strong crew survived
u.afp.com/ShZZ
November 21, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Colombia shows first treasures recovered from 300-year-old shipwreck.
The San Jose was owned by the Spanish crown when it sank near Cartagena in June 1708. Only a handful of its 600-strong crew survived
u.afp.com/ShZZ
The San Jose was owned by the Spanish crown when it sank near Cartagena in June 1708. Only a handful of its 600-strong crew survived
u.afp.com/ShZZ
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In a groundbreaking fusion of art and science, Fancy Horse Studios has galloped away with the Lazendorf PaleoArt Prize for a stunning digital recreation of a Permian-era waterhole.
SA studio wins top animation prize for bringing ancient Karoo waterhole to life | Daily Maverick
www.dailymaverick.co.za
November 21, 2025 at 1:07 AM
In a groundbreaking fusion of art and science, Fancy Horse Studios has galloped away with the Lazendorf PaleoArt Prize for a stunning digital recreation of a Permian-era waterhole.
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We just launched a new series called Alaska Survival Kit, your guide to making the most of life in the 49th state. Think NPR's Life Kit, but with more advice for Alaska things like wildlife encounters and getting outside.
Our first story: Three tips for embracing winter, even if you hate the cold.
Our first story: Three tips for embracing winter, even if you hate the cold.
3 tips for embracing winter in Alaska, even if you hate the cold
Winter in Alaska is long but that doesn’t mean you need to struggle through it.
akpub.io
November 21, 2025 at 12:44 AM
We just launched a new series called Alaska Survival Kit, your guide to making the most of life in the 49th state. Think NPR's Life Kit, but with more advice for Alaska things like wildlife encounters and getting outside.
Our first story: Three tips for embracing winter, even if you hate the cold.
Our first story: Three tips for embracing winter, even if you hate the cold.
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Colour me shocked 🙄🙄🙄😑😑😑 @petchary.bsky.social @destroytime.bsky.social @socalgooner.bsky.social @sofire.bsky.social
Former Tottenham owner Joe Lewis receives presidential pardon from Donald Trump www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Former Tottenham owner Joe Lewis receives presidential pardon from Donald Trump www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Former Spurs owner Joe Lewis receives presidential pardon from Donald Trump
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November 20, 2025 at 11:03 AM
Colour me shocked 🙄🙄🙄😑😑😑 @petchary.bsky.social @destroytime.bsky.social @socalgooner.bsky.social @sofire.bsky.social
Former Tottenham owner Joe Lewis receives presidential pardon from Donald Trump www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
Former Tottenham owner Joe Lewis receives presidential pardon from Donald Trump www.nytimes.com/athletic/680...
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Imabari Castle – Amazing Castle in Ehime Japan
Japan has a lot of castles; remnants of a time when having a castle meant you controlled the surrounding lands. Imabari Castle is one of the most interesting castles I have ever...
Japan has a lot of castles; remnants of a time when having a castle meant you controlled the surrounding lands. Imabari Castle is one of the most interesting castles I have ever...
Imabari Castle – Amazing Castle in Ehime Japan
Japan has a lot of castles; remnants of a time when having a castle meant you controlled the surrounding lands. Imabari Castle is one of the most interesting castles I have ever...
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November 15, 2025 at 1:32 AM
Imabari Castle – Amazing Castle in Ehime Japan
Japan has a lot of castles; remnants of a time when having a castle meant you controlled the surrounding lands. Imabari Castle is one of the most interesting castles I have ever...
Japan has a lot of castles; remnants of a time when having a castle meant you controlled the surrounding lands. Imabari Castle is one of the most interesting castles I have ever...