The horse has well & truly bolted, but FFS this lack of resources is criminal!
The UK government has convened a COBRA emergency meeting today in response to the heatwave.
DEFRA, the department responsible for the environment and climate adaptation, has just 20 staff working on climate adaptation.
Out of 6600.
These two facts are unfolding at the same time.
That's not a coincidence. It's the result.
What an evening that would have been.
I get goosebumps from listening to the recording. Live it must have been out of this world!
Appit - https://bsky.app/profile/lesley-appit.bsky retweeted
Replying to @DavidShoebridge @BarbaraHFlowers
What an arrogant, pig headed, nasty piece of work this Brereton is. We've paid him $2,400,000 in salary in 3 years and all he's done is look after himself and his mates .
A better description of Brereton you could not find! 😊
Replying to @RonniSalt
He presents as a troublingly clueless, egocentric, oblivious, blindspot-riddled, puffed-up bag of pomposity.
This is the future folks! 🙃
bbc.co.uk/news/videos/czx20g…
Appit - https://bsky.app/profile/lesley-appit.bsky retweeted
Replying to @allenanalysis @annofbigbeach
America used to engage with other countries through diplomacy to solve geopolitical problems.
This administration threatens, insults, bombs and issues ultimatums for other countries to follow.
Appit - https://bsky.app/profile/lesley-appit.bsky retweeted
Sanofi has just opened up reservations for next season’s Novavax / Nuvaxovid formulation, which will be available in fall 2026: vaccineshoppe.com/vsh/en/USD…
Two things:
1. If, between now and then, anyone tries lying and fear mongering to you that “vaccines are going to be taken away”, “accessibility is going to change”, “you should rush out now and get mRNA”, or anything similar, well, they are lying and fear mongering. The global leader in respiratory vaccines is letting you know that you can go ahead and disregard their message
2. It’s time to start contacting your independent pharmacies and providers and imploring them to place a reservation, to help ensure the widest availability. Especially providers that are open to off-label pediatric use, which we really need to make a priority for the upcoming season. If nothing else, it’s never a bad time to educate on the product
Appit - https://bsky.app/profile/lesley-appit.bsky retweeted
Replying to @Number10cat
If he draws a chalk line around you - run away fast
What a magnificent, beautiful bird. Will our grandchildren only see them in zoos?
Wake up folks! We are doing this by destroying their habitat!
🌍
Sweden has declared the Snowy Owl nationally extinct after a decade with no nesting or breeding.
But it's not only in Sweden: Snowy Owls have declined by ~30 % across their range in just 25–30 years.
Rapid Arctic warming is disrupting prey cycles and habitat.
In this wide-ranging, nomadic species, their global decline is a serious warning.
Sources in 🧵
Appit - https://bsky.app/profile/lesley-appit.bsky retweeted
Replying to @AlboMP
Why are you answerable to Netanyahu? Australia is a sovereign country. Most of the Jewish people attacked were Australian citizens. Jews are not automatically Israeli. Netanyahu is a sociopathic, genocidal megalomaniac. He's a criminal, wanted at home and in The Hague.
Very wise points. Our knee jerk reaction may be to blame, point fingers or just condemn people, BUT it's not right. Stop 🛑 before reacting please 🤫
Appit - https://bsky.app/profile/lesley-appit.bsky retweeted
Replying to @IsraeliPM
Stop conflating Israeli genocide and apartheid of Palestinians with Jews worldwide.
You do it deliberately to shield Israel from criticism.
You are responsible for attacks on jews.
You are the sole reason today.
Appit - https://bsky.app/profile/lesley-appit.bsky retweeted
How Journalists Created Sympathy for a Rapist. This superb piece by @ShereleMoody is essential reading. Australia has a sexist & misogynistic custom: defending & excusing horrific acts by men against women & children. #DV #VAW #journalism australianfemicidewatch.org/…
Appit - https://bsky.app/profile/lesley-appit.bsky retweeted
the year is 2030. the white house remains half demolished because president trump refused to pay construction workers and musk gutted government spending. two thieves sneak into the white house using a truck mounted ladder and steal the constitution























