ON TWITTER
#GERMANY
Flooding in Belgium and Germany has killed at least 110 people, with more than 1,000 unaccounted for. @jamrsc rweeted: “Wow! That is horrible! Prayers for those affected and especially for those who’ve lost loved ones.” @erraticspace said: “The worst is always still to come. Hope the people impacted by this are coping as best they can!”
@jangoms5 wrote: “Disasters like this are happening with more intensity and frequency all over the world. They are not natural disasters but actually man made – needless to say, because of the climate crisis.” @stephenhollingw added: “Feel sorry for the animals, humans have a lot to answer for.”
@Teh_organism wrote: “Gaia doesn't want us here anymore...”
@wholwit wrote: “Natural disasters are just part of living on this thin-skinned fireball. Short memories. You need luck in your brief life to avoid catastrophes!” @keithh170 wrote: “Prayers for the Germans affected. This is just terrible. A harbinger of more extreme devastating weather events to come.”
#BORISCOVID
Boris Johnson’s Covid policy poses ‘danger to the world’, international scientists warned. More than 1,200 scientists condemned the Prime Minister’s decision to forge ahead with ‘Freedom Day’ on 19 July as “unscientific and unethical”. @wwaycorrigan tweeted: “And you'd get another 1,200 scientists who would say proceed with caution. This Covid monomania has truly affected so many. Can't see the wood for the trees.” @danny52006 added: “If it’s not the right time, when will it ever be the right time? The vaccines don't stop you getting it or passing it on, the double-vaxed are still ending up in hospital. Bought scientists spreading the fear propaganda.” @suesername asked: “Did they say the same about Texas, New York and others? Seems a bit disproportionate.” @myithea said: “If he goes against the advice of the scientists that got us to where we are today, I support him 100 per cent!” @dengersballs wrote: “One minute we’re an inconsequential margin state then the next we’re a danger to whole world. Get a grip you bedwetters”