Finbar Hawkins
@finbar_hawkins
Director & author. Rep'd @CJPellegrino . 'Witch', Branford-Boase shortlist, CLIP Carnegie nom. Latest 'Stone' pub'd by @_ZephyrBooks amzn.to/40CWpdD
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"It all comes down to the government’s appetite––or not––to back regulatory reform & fund an effective enforcement regime." Nils Pratley on Labour's inadequate response thus far to the water crisis. We need a regulator that strikes fear into boardrooms. theguardian.com/business/nils-…
“Worldwide more than 21 of Earth’s 37 major aquifer systems are on the verge of collapse due to depletion. For their and our well-being, it is urgent we begin to imagine them differently.” Sunaura Taylor excellent on the vital, undersung work of aquifers. orionmagazine.org/article/aquife…
👏👏👏 All hail Private Eye Magazine, all hail Private Eye Magazine 👏👏👏 #FloodTheStreets
Let's not forget that it is within the powers of big bands to keep tickets affordable, rein in resales and exorbitant fees and generally kick Ticketmaster's arse for its venal behaviour – as demonstrated by Robert Smith. Many simply choose not to. theguardian.com/music/2023/mar…
"19 English beaches where swimming no longer safe amid sickness and diarrhoea warning." Hey not to worry the Environment Agency stop testing bathing water quality at the end of the month until next May at which point you'll have absolutely no idea if you swimming in sh*t or not. Woohoo!