The World Bank has reported that a rise of 4C is likely if we don’t take action. Even with mitigation there’s still a 20% chance of this happening.
https://www.carbonbrief.org/what-is-a-4c-world?
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Book club The Next book is : A Gentleman in Moscow Edit: And after that it’s ‘Exit’ by Belinda Bauer. (Edited)See 7 comments...By Amor Towles - recommended by Joss - it gets good reviews. Discussion will start on Saturday 27 November. After that I am hoping that Viv’s suggestion of The Maidens by Alex Michaelides will have come down in price a little. It would be good to give it a go as it gets very good reviews but it’s a little expensive at the moment at around £9-£12 for a second hand paperback. -
See 18 comments...If you are concerned about girls education in Afghanistan now the Taliban are back in control you might want to sign Malala’s petition - it’s growing rapidly. She’s got some courage. https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/get_afghan_girls_back_in_school_loc/?
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See 2 comments...I completely understand why people have doubts and fears about XR and their tactics, and I’m only too aware that they can be counter-productive, but I also find that they bring me hope. I feel encouraged and a bit empowered when I read their various emails etc. I find their website inspires me so that is why I’m posting the link. I’m not courageous enough to take part in their more extreme actions but have been to enough of their more ordinary ‘rebellions’ to know that XR is supported by thousands of people just like me - people floundering around, fearful of the future, scared for their grandchildren, but uncertain about what to do. I think mass protests are inevitable and I hope I can find a bit more courage in days and years to come. https://extinctionrebellion.uk/the-truth/about-us/?
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See 3 comments...Another depressing read I’m afraid. I sometimes feel guilty for sharing such a lot of depressing stuff. https://apple.news/AN356-EQKRmmjOqQriNlUXg
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See 1 comment...https://www.onlondon.co.uk/rob-whitehead-regardless-of-party-london-and-other-cities-need-green-politicians-in-power/?
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See 8 comments...https://www.theguardian.com/books/2021/sep/17/are-we-eating-ourselves-to-extinction?
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See 13 comments...A memorable book. I usually hate magical realism but I think Monique Roffey pulls it off. I set my scepticism to one side and just enjoyed the story, the characters, the setting, the writing. I think she handles the structure very well shifting fairly effortlessly from the 1970’s to 2015. A very talented writer I think, and that’s certainly reflected in all the prizes and plaudits she’s received. It’s packed with weighty themes which I can come back to but am keen to know if others enjoyed it …or not…
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See 2 comments...Sorry forgot to give you a bit of a reminder but I’ll be kicking off discussion of The Mermaid of Black Conch tomorrow. Hopefully we can have a lively discussion.
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See 1 comment...2nd attempt at posting this short film re plastic which I found to be a useful prod in the ribs to remind me not to be so lazy re plastics - if this link doesn’t work I give up! https://youtu.be/iO3SA4YyEYU
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See 8 comments...I’ve recently been getting this message when I’ve tried to edit a post. I’m using the App on an iPhone.
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See 3 comments...I know not everyone supports XR and the group that have again been blocking the M25, but this article in The Independent raises some key questions. https://apple.news/ASCxq6zG3Q7CYh0XJVRKPug
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Together we’re stronger! Have just signed their letter to the Prime Minister. Please share the link and spread the word. https://www.theclimatecoalition.org/
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See 17 comments...This is a long article and I haven’t read it yet but, skimming it, it looks interesting and, I think, addresses something that I struggle with in this group - how to balance hope and despair. https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/can-we-find-a-new-way-to-tell-the-story-of-climate-change?
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See 2 comments...Nice, warm, gentle film set in Dublin. Lots of music.
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Hope you’ll find some books to enjoy and will join us in the very informal discussions. The next book is The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey. I’ll kick off the discussion on Saturday 9th October.
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See 2 comments...This is by Monique Roffey. It gets good reviews and I have read this author before and enjoyed her, so am hopeful! Discussion will commence on 9th October.
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See 11 comments...I’ll start with apologies. Am afraid that I just haven’t got anywhere with this book. I did try. I had two attempts at reading it and both times gave up as I just couldn’t engage with it…too young for me I think and I can’t be doing with deathshrieks and their ilk. Found it all very off putting. Sorry, it’s just not my cup of tea. Very unlike me to give up. How did the rest of you get on?
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See 20 comments...I think this article, well mainly the pictures, shows a key difference between political parties. The Tories seem to have no care for others and a feeling that somehow they’re invincible. Worries me. https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2021/aug/18/ministers-accused-of-putting-staff-at-risk-by-not-wearing-masks-in-commons?
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See 7 comments...https://phys.org/news/2021-08-pesticide-threat-bees-underestimated.html
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See 11 comments...Why doesn’t my jam set? I do all the right things but can never get my jam to reach 105C which my jam thermometer says is setting point. Have made 8 pots today, some plum and some strawberry, added lemon juice and pectin, boiled fast for ages and still don’t think it’s properly set. Any ideas?
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See 1 comment...Those of you who buy from Riverford will know about their newsletter, Wicked Leeks. It’s full of interesting facts, figures, tips and more and available online https://wickedleeks.riverford.co.uk/
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See 3 comments...I remember posting this a couple of years back but they seem to have expanded their remit. https://www.refill.org.uk/
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See 5 comments...This report is just out and am sure will make very grim reading. Here’s BBC summary. https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-58130705
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See 7 comments...Did you know that you can post any you find back into any Royal Mail postbox? Better than leaving them to strangle any passing hedgehog.
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See 2 comments...This book is interesting. Input from dozens of different people on lots of topics, tips, recommendations and so on. It’s a bit ‘lifestyley’ if I may invent a word but I ignore those bits!
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See 11 comments...I signed a petition recently about Amazon destroying returned goods and surplus stock so this appears to be good news. https://metro.co.uk/2021/08/04/amazon-unveils-new-measures-to-stop-unsold-stock-being-destroyed-15036487/
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See 4 comments...Tips from Friends of the Earth on saving the planet. I realise that many of you are already aware but I find them a useful reminder and a prod in the ribs. https://friendsoftheearth.uk/climate/saving-planet-top-tips-help-climate-and-nature
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See 3 comments...Hope this link works. The article makes frightening reading -as it says a wake-up call. https://www.washingtonpost.com/? Edit: if you press browse it should be top story.
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See 2 comments...Apologies if this has been posted previously https://the.organise.network/campaigns/amazon-stop-destroying-items-donate-to-staff-charity?
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See 18 comments...A bit like when a couple decide to renew their vows after a rocky patch in a marriage, I feel it’s time for me to renew my vows regarding living in a more sustainable way. We were doing so well pre-pandemic but over the last 16 months we’ve slipped. It just became too much to think about and bad habits have crept in again. The only positive I can think of is that we haven’t flown for 2 years. So I’m going to make a new start and redouble my efforts. Has the pandemic affected your efforts to live sustainably?
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See 6 comments...This is Ray’s suggestion and discussion will begin on Saturday 21st August. After that we will read The Mermaid of Black Conch by Monique Roffey.
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See 7 comments...I’m just wondering whether you’d like to read this as our next book? ‘The Mermaid of Black Conch’ by Monique Roffey. It was strongly recommended by a friend who said everyone in her book group had loved it. This book is the ‘Winner of the Costa Prize for Best Book and for Best Novel, Goldsmiths Prize shortlisted, shortlisted for the Rathbones Folio Prize, shortlisted for the Novel section of the OCM Bocas Prize for Caribbean Literature, shortlisted for the Republic of Consciousness Prize, longlisted for the RSL Ondaatje Prize and longlisted for the Orwell Prize for Political Fiction’ It’s a bit more magical realism but hey ho maybe I can be converted. I’ve read another book by her which was very enjoyable.
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See 16 comments...This was a novel that felt to me as if it needed a good editor. Just a bit too long. I don’t really know what I thought - I’m on the fence - I’m not a great fan of magical realism so couldn’t quite get my head around those bees and their affinity with Simonopio. My other concern was ‘time’ - I felt as though it was all wrong. I felt Simonopio grew up too quickly, one minute being suckled at the breast, then he was a youth, but at the same time the daughter’s wedding preparations were still ongoing. Am I alone in thinking the author messed up her timelines a bit, and I’m not referring to the zigzagging backwards and forwards? Having been negative so far, I did actually quite enjoy the book. The bits about the Spanish Flu were horribly relevant to today! I enjoyed the Mexican historical setting and quite liked the style of writing. I’ll be very interested in what others think. Maybe I’ll be swayed off the fence.
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See 8 comments...This post is depressing- sorry about that but please sign and share. Link works for me. https://secure.avaaz.org/campaign/en/100_indigenous_land_rights_mtpc1/?
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See 3 comments...This sounds to me like good news. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2021/06/210629120726.htm
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See 12 comments...Hope you’re all buzzing having read ‘The Murmur of Bees’. I’ll be kicking off the discussion on Saturday 3rd July.
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See 5 comments...Interesting article on rewilding - has anyone visited Knepp? https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/jun/16/half-the-trees-in-two-new-english-woodlands-planted-by-jays-study-finds?
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See 7 comments...I will kick off the discussion on Saturday 3rd July. It’s quite a long book so best not to leave it until the last minute. Happy reading!
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See 2 comments...https://www.buglife.org.uk/our-work/b-lines/
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See 12 comments...Has anyone got any suggestions for our next read? Preferably something new to us all.
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See 22 comments...Crow Lake held my interest throughout. I thought it was written ‘quietly’ but powerfully - a proper family saga which brings out all the characters very clearly and realistically. I could really feel their individual struggles and they all rang true. I thought the role education plays as both an enabler and a divider was very well portrayed. It’s something that I can relate to quite strongly in my own family. I liked the remote setting and could feel the atmosphere, mosquitoes and all. I liked this book a lot. It’s her first novel. I wonder whether her later ones are as good - has anyone read her work before?
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See 15 comments...https://apple.news/ARpimV3RjSI-lmsFCH2pprQ
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See 24 comments...More innovative thinking. https://www.positive.news/science/innovation/plastic-alternative-introducing-edible-packaging/
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See 6 comments...A very interesting (and uncomfortable) read. https://apple.news/AzFahSUbjTOm5hVQwab2Zbw
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See 7 comments...Welcome to our latest members. The next book we’re going to read is Crow Lake by Mary Lawson. I’ll kick off the discussion on Saturday 15th May. Hope you’re able to join in with this month’s choice or future ones.
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See 1 comment...https://www.recyclenow.com/local-recycling
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See 5 comments...I found this guide useful. https://www.which.co.uk/reviews/shopping-sustainably/article/how-to-recycle-in-the-uk-ajwEz4p63Qs6
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This is encouraging news. https://apple.news/A99P4JWT6QP2XydgDJe6Y1w
