Restive

unable to stay still or silent and becoming increasingly difficult to control (usually happening because of impatience, boredom or some sort of dissatisfaction) alternative definition exclusively when describing a horse: refusing to advance; stubornly standing still; moving backwards or sideways

Climate, Ecology, War & More: Dr. Glen Barry BigEarthData.ai

Climate, Ecology, War & More: Dr. Glen Barry BigEarthData.ai

@bigearthdata.ai

Youth protests highlight EU's split between a restive west and peaceful east
->The Globe and Mail | More on "European youth protests and divisions" at BigEarthData.ai | #Protest

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Desiccate

To dry thoroughly

Rob van der Rijt

Rob van der Rijt

@robvanderrijt.bsky.social

Economische gevolgen klimaatverandering: "For many farmers, this summer has been the worst in living memory. Unprecedented early summer heat, the driest July on record and a dry April combined to desiccate cereal crops, driving down yields and with them farm incomes".  
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Flout

to show contempt or scorn at something

zeno

zeno

@egrettt.bsky.social

https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2026/11/9/tents-dont-protect-us-rains-flood-displaced-palestinians-in-gaza
Israel has continued to flout terms of the agreement, blocking entry of goods into Gaza including 60,000 mobile homes and 200,000 tents
Only 20,000 tents have been allowed in, mobile homes have remained parked on Egyptian side of border, many for more than 2 years

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