US Proxy War with Russia in Ukraine Extends to Syria YouTube video by The New Atlas

Here's a superb summary, with primary sources, of what's currently happening in Syria.
youtu.be/0BNcA18FFHk?...

In South Sudan, severe flooding has displaced 379,000 people, cutting off roads and leaving many schools and health facilities inaccessible. Humanitarians report rising cholera cases, and urgent support is needed.

📽️ UN Humanitarian

Hi Wendy! View from my front door, including an oak!

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Kemi Badenoch’s first approval ratings as Tory leader worse than Sunak and Johnson Liz Truss is the only former party leader of past five years to rank lower in terms of starting popularity

Kemi Badenoch’s first approval ratings as Tory leader worse than Sunak and Johnson. Wow. That’s some achievement
www.theguardian.com/politics/2024/nov/16/kemi-badenochs-first-approval-ratings-as-tory-leader-worse-than-sunaks-and-johnsons

Oh yes!

An absolute must read. Many thanks to Arnaud for his translation & commentary on the Chinese readout of the meeting between Xi and Biden. One of the wise adults of world leadership was addressing the unruly teenage leaders of the US and the West. I hope, for all our sakes, they listen & understand.

My word of the day (and personal recommendation) is ‘snerdling’ (18th century): nestling cosily beneath the covers and holding off the day a little longer.

Morning.

Release the Gaetz report.

Pass it on.

'We Need a Shift': Climate Leaders Demand End of COP Dominated by Petrostates, Big Oil Lobby | Common Dreams "It is now clear that the COP is no longer fit for purpose," a coalition of scientists and advocates wrote as more than 1,700 fossil fuel lobbyists swarmed COP29 in Azerbaijan.

#COP29Azerbaijan #COP29Baku
Big Polluters and 1,700 #fossilfuel lobbyists shouldn't get to dictate the terms of #ClimateAction at #COP29.
#WeedOutTheSnakes #KickBigPollutersOut

“We Need a Shift” "It is now clear that the COP is no longer fit for purpose,"⏬
www.commondreams.org/news/cop29-f...

EU: stop starving puffins for profit Puffins are starving, and time is running out. Demand the EU stop prioritising corporate profits over the survival of a species! The EU is putting puffins on the brink of extinction by challenging t

Puffins starve as the EU challenges the UK's lifesaving ban on sandeel fishing in the North Sea.

This reckless legal battle prioritises industrial fishing profits over the survival of one of Europe’s most iconic seabirds. Demand the EU withdraw its case⏬
action.eko.org/a/eu-save-pu...

I live off-grid and keep ducks, chickens, bees and many, many cats. 😄

I had no idea there was such a thing!! I shall check it out! Thank you.