“Labour, land and the libidinal in the struggle for liveable futures” - new article from me. Review of #ArielSalleh ‘s new book, Decolonize Ecomoderism! in latest issue of Globalizations journal www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....

Labour, land and the libidinal in the struggle for liveable futures

Ariel Salleh's book, DeColonize EcoModernism! is relevant to our contemporary times in terms of deepening geopolitical conflicts, naked resource imperialism and ‘might is right’ guiding internation...

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Did you know a barrister is facing jail just for reminding a jury they have the right to vote with their conscience? This historic right has kept trials fair since 1670. We can't let it be silenced now. Add your name to defend fair trials👇 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Sign to protect the right to a fair trial

Imagine being called for jury duty, but advised against using your own common sense. ❗A top barrister is now facing contempt of court proceedings, simply for reminding a jury of their rights. If judg...

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Did you know a barrister is facing jail just for reminding a jury they have the right to vote with their conscience? This historic right has kept trials fair since 1670. We can't let it be silenced now. Add your name to defend fair trials👇 you.38degrees.org.uk/petitions/sa...

Sign to protect the right to a fair trial

Imagine being called for jury duty, but advised against using your own common sense. ❗A top barrister is now facing contempt of court proceedings, simply for reminding a jury of their rights. If judg...

you.38degrees.org.uk

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Jason Scott-Warren@jes1003.bsky.social · 2mo ago

amen to that! let me know if you have any ideas on how to get this petition shared in Belfast... petition.parliament.uk/petitions/76... petitionmap.unboxedconsulting.com?petition=760...

Deeply concerning that the head of the official Climate Change Adaptation Cttee, Baroness Brown, focusses mainly on narrow, defensive adaptation measures such as air conditioning - which is fragile & high-carbon. We desperately need strategic adaptation. #SAFER www.myjoyonline.com/uk-should-se...

UK should set maximum working temperature rules, advisers say - MyJoyOnline

The UK should introduce a maximum temperature for workplaces to protect people as heatwaves intensify due to climate change, the government's adviser has said.

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Katharine Hayhoe@katharinehayhoe.com · 3mo ago

Wed May 6 @ 2:30pm - "Power, Love, and a Sound Mind", McCosh Lecture, Queen's University Belfast.

Aint lying!🙏

Waller@wallerhabsfan.bsky.social · 4mo ago

A podcast discussion I took part in about feminism, colonialism, capitalism, post‑growth, climate politics, privilege, anger, care, and what real change actually means We don’t need any new technology. We have all the technologies we need. lnkd.in/eFQNA5RT

With all the uncritical coverage of the Artemis 2 moon mission, thought it would be timely to post “Whitey on the moon” from Gil Scott Heron “A rat done bit my sister Nell. (with Whitey on the moon) I can't pay no doctor bills. (but Whitey's on the moon) youtu.be/3nzoPopQ7V0

Gil Scott Heron - Whitey On The Moon (1970)

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We’re looking for a Membership & Network Officer to join our team! If you’re passionate about building strong professional relationships, growing communities, and creating meaningful member engagement, this role is for you. www.ien.ie/about/vacanc...

Vacancies - Irish Environmental Network

Vacancies at the IEN and our Member Organisations

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Conference & holiday travels are upon us: taking the chance to re-share some good eco travel resources 🌍🌱 Starting with a nice tool to compare emissions & other metrics from train vs. car vs. plane travel (Uni Graz): carbontracer.uni-graz.at/en/app-emiss...

Solidarity with Emily Tucker and her open letter to students. Tucker writes, "But the great thing is, you don’t have to go along with this, and I urge you not to. You can refuse to use the chatbot. You can tell your professors that you don’t want them to use it or to require you to use it."

An Open Letter to Georgetown Students, In Response to Recent Announcements about "Generative AI"

Image source: Bibliothèque nationale de France An Open Letter to Georgetown Students, In Response to Recent Announcements by the University about “Generative AI” Dear students, As you know, in …

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Who would have thunk it? The economist, for once, being correct!

Our Climate & Ecological Crisis: Causes, Consequences & Solutions 5 week short online course I am giving, 10-1 on Saturdays, starting May 9th More information & how to register here-https://qubuk.estore.flywire.com/products/OLE3464-Our-Climate-and-Ecological-Crisis-Causes-Consequences-and-Solutions

A powerful US spy-tech company linked to genocide in Gaza, ICE deportations, and Trump’s war with Iran is now expanding across Europe into our hospitals, police and data systems. We must expose it and stop its expansion action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-03...

Say No to Palantir in Europe

A powerful US spy-tech company run by billionaires is linked to genocide in Gaza, helps ICE separate families, and fuels Trump’s war with Iran. And now it’s quietly expanding across Europe gaining acc...

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Mr. Trump has paused committing major war crimes for a further ten days…

As the US and Israel cause death and destruction in Iran, our leaders just look on. All European nations and the EU must follow Spain’s lead and say NO to war. action.wemove.eu/sign/2026-03...

Europe: Stand up against illegal war in Iran

As the US and Israel cause death and destruction in Iran, our leaders just look on. All European nations and the EU must follow Spain’s lead and say NO to war.

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March 28 will be the biggest protest in US history. Find your local No Kings event to make it clear that America rejects the regime’s brutality at home and abroad. app.sosha.ai/s/9zio54SB

"Environmental Injustice and Resource Colonialism in Palestine' Due to travel difficulities in West Asia, this talk has been reschedule to Thursday 26th March at 3pm Free and all welcome

'Environmental Injustice and Resource Colonialism in Palestine' Shatha Al-Azzeh 2pm, Tuesday 24th March Canada room/ Lanyon Building @QUBelfast Free and all welcome: www.ticketsource.co.uk/qubseca/t-xd...

The Lancet recently published a study (October 2025) which found that sanctions from the US have caused 38 million deaths since 1970. The average death toll ranges from 400,000 to over 1 million per year.

If I was @zackpolanski.bsky.social, I would be pointing out to the BBC that whatever model they use to justify giving Farage & his boot-lickers season tickets for every BBC show under the sun must surely now treat Green Party politicians in exactly the same way. Might even be one for the lawyers...

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Can technological “solutions” to climate collapse become myths that legitimise inequality, sacrifice, and planetary control? @profjohnbarry.bsky.social @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social School of History, Anthropology, Philosophy and Politics discusses: faculti.net/techno-optim... #ClimateChange

QUB Palestine Assembly forthcoming discussion 'A triple win for Palestine Solidarity!' Sun, 8th March 1-3pm Medical Biology Centre room 0G/208, @qubelfastofficial.bsky.social 97 Lisburn Rd, next to City Hospital Free & all welcome but registration required www.ticketsource.co.uk/qubseca/t-dk...