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The world needs to eat β but at what cost to the environment? Consumption of shrimp is rising and shrimp aquaculture has increased to meet this demand, often with adverse consequences. That's why we're partnering with Conservation International to reverse this cycle.
Farming for the Future β Blue Carbon +
Meet our Mangrove + Shrimp Big Bet, providing a pathway for nature-positive businesses that protect mangroves and the services they provide.
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There are hundreds of @wanationalguard.bsky.social involved in this wildfire activation and some of them are in Spokane at traffic control points ensuring the safety of life and property. Please heed local evacuation instructions and donβt return until they tell you itβs OK to do so. #wawildfire
In March of 2011, Ursula wrote a colorfully titled blog post about colorful language: "I remember when swearing, though tame by modern standards, was quite varied and often highly characteristic." On this week's episode of In Your Spare Time, author @vajra.me reads "Would You Please Fucking Stop?"
In Your Spare Time: From the Blog of Ursula K. Le Guin: Vajra Chandrasekera reads "Would You Please Fβing Stop?"
Vajra Chandrasekera reads post 17, "Would You Please Fβing Stop?" You can read Ursula's original post, from March of 2011, here: Vajra's website is
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Such an honour to be back on the #wainwrightprize shortlist with A River Running Through You. A dream project from the start, as river awareness & guardianship gather pace, the youngest generation are already way ahead of us. This is for them π©΅ Congrats to ALL the other shortlistees ππ₯°xx
Beautiful like diamonds in the sky! π This video highlights globular cluster NGC 6723 (also called the Chandelier Cluster). This cluster sparkles with countless stars 27,000 light-years away in the constellation Sagittarius (the Archer).
Beautiful like diamonds in the sky! Globular Cluster NGC 6723 β Hubble Telescope #shorts
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Sunrise reveals a Pacific Northwest overwhelmed with wildfire smoke. Combined with rising temperatures in the region, any outdoor activities should be limited as much as possible. weather.gov
'Looking through itself at the stickleback / shadow play below the surface.' Ghost Egret: a poem by @troubledstriker.bsky.social www.caughtbytheriver.net/2026/08/ghos...
I really fell in love with Yellow-headed Blackbirds in Wyoming. The males let rip with a booming "arooooogah"! With prime turf, they can attract as many as eight females. πππ #Blackbirds #Wyoming #birdsseenin2026
The Angel Nebula's soft, glowing, wing-like dust and gas emissions and reflections are shaped by powerful stellar winds. It appears to fly through surrounding dark nebulae. High-resolution app.astrobin.com/i/0s28fm #astrophotography #astronomy #naturephotography #nature #eastcoastkin #photography
Over The Gate. 21Β°C and wind picking up. Hares in the wheat.
Glowing Embers. Photo taken before sunrise this morning on Glastonbury Tor.
Hosted by Dame Dr Maggie Aderin, the broadcast features our Director of Science Professor @cmundell.esa.int , ESA scientists, and Javier Cenarro, the director of Observatorio AstrofΓsico de Javalambre, our location for the day π www.esa.int/Science_Expl... π π§ͺ βοΈ #EuropeanSolarEclipse 2/2
Total solar eclipse: how to watch live from home
A total solar eclipse is coming to Europe. The European Space Agency (ESA) will broadcast live from 19:30 CEST on 12 August, allowing you to experience this rare event from anywhere in the world. Quic...
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Missing the total solar eclipse on 12 August? We've got you covered. Join our live broadcast on YouTube πΊ π€ interviews πΉ explainers π telescope feeds π drone shots π΄ live feeds from different locations We've put together an exciting programme for you. 1/2 π π§ͺ #EuropeanSolarEclipse
Well that was a dramatic sunrise from Glastonbury Tor! More photos to follow later as it went from a very dark inky blue with flashes of red appearing in the clouds to this beautiful golden sunrise. Put it this way, I had to move quickly to capture it all π
Never made a pinhole camera? 12 August is the perfect excuse π¦ It's one of the safer ways to observe a solar eclipse & you can build one with things you have at home.Β Page 32 has all the details π https://cesar.esa.int/download.php?Id=4144&N=77047198 (PDF)Β π π§ͺ βοΈ #EuropeanSolarEclipse
Lloyd Robertson has died. One of the absolute highlights of my professional life to date was during a live stream during pandemic where I got to say βBack to you, Lloydβ TO Lloyd. (picture from a book release around 2011)
This looks cool! 'Our latest documentary, Taming The Mouth, is a feature-length film about the history, engineering, and human stories behind one of the most dangerous maritime passages in the world.' youtu.be/stNHFQ_xESo?...
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YouTube video by A Flash Of Beauty: Bigfoot Revealed
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Dangerous and extreme heat will persist across the Southwest U.S. through tomorrow, before slowly migrating eastward across the central Plains and southeastern U.S. by this weekend. Monsoonal showers will help bring some relief from extreme temperatures across portions of the Desert Southwest.
Firefighting aircraft operate at low altitudes, often just a few hundred feet above the ground β the same airspace frequently used by recreational drones. This creates a significant risk of mid-air collisions or dangerous pilot distractions that could lead to catastrophic accidents. #wawildfire
