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George Monbiot

@georgemonbiot.bsky.social

This photo, passed on by a friend, was taken in Denmark. It prompts me to resurrect the #extremecivilisation hashtag, used to describe the manufacture of things no one needs.
What are these?
Snowball makers.

January 26, 2026 at 9:49 AM

Alexander Lees

@alexanderlees.bsky.social

If biocide usage and non-native plants mean that your garden is bereft of colourful Lepidoptera then capitalism has your back @georgemonbiot.bsky.social - seen at a garden centre today
#ExtremeCivilisation

April 19, 2026 at 7:44 PM

paulusthewoodgnome

@paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social

Do plastic 'living' walls count?

#extremecivilisation

January 26, 2026 at 1:50 PM

Campaign against Climate Change

@campaigncc.bsky.social

Anyone remember the #ExtremeCivilisation hashtag @georgemonbiot.bsky.social had going on Twitter a few years ago?

"The travel trend involves flying out first thing in the morning and exploring a new place for several hours before flying home in the evening on the same day."

Climate crisis anyone?

Public transport cost pushes Britons to fly abroad for day trips

Meet members of a Facebook group for travellers taking

www.bbc.co.uk

August 27, 2025 at 2:50 PM

Dr Captain McIntyre

@cathmci.bsky.social

Can I add modern ovens that actively run the fan to cool down after they're switched off. No one needs that! #extremecivilisation

January 26, 2026 at 9:53 AM

paulusthewoodgnome

@paulusthewoodgnome.bsky.social

@georgemonbiot.bsky.social

'260 chalk streams worldwide but in the Meon you can see 4x4s driving along it. Green lane enthusiasts say the right to drive along the 200m section must remain and it's vital access to the countryside is for everyone.'

#extremecivilisation
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