A sweeping report assessing the state of the natural world found that humans are having an “unprecedented” and devastating effect on global biodiversity, with about 1,000,000 animal and plant species now threatened with extinction. https://t.co/bywylzGQHh (1/5)

— NBC News (@NBCNews) May 6, 2019

Scientists warn a million species at risk of extinction https://t.co/llqXsRMypa pic.twitter.com/5qr99uU7PD

— Reuters (@Reuters) May 6, 2019

Leading specialists in biodiversity and conservation, conclude the loss of plants and animals is accelerating with 1,000,000 species now threatened with extinction due to human activity https://t.co/BJXt3ALZiK

— The Irish Times (@IrishTimes) May 6, 2019

Our extractive, wasteful, fossil fuel economy is posing a direct threat to our own lives.

There is a better way: one that’s conscious, just + prosperous.

We will not be able to save our planet without first changing ourselves. That is the task before us. https://t.co/NsELCtwehE

— Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (@AOC) May 6, 2019

A new report from the U.N. details a steep decline in worldwide biodiversity, suggesting that as many as one million species are at risk of extinction. Revisit Elizabeth Kolbert's landmark 2009 story on the earth’s five great extinctions. https://t.co/v1eRMYKszl

— The New Yorker (@NewYorker) May 6, 2019

Tory MPs 'will move to oust Theresa May this week' if she agrees Brexit deal with Labourhttps://t.co/N1fW6La2en

— The Telegraph (@Telegraph) May 6, 2019

Guardian front page, 6 May 2019: Labour MPs 'will not back Brexit deal without second referendum' pic.twitter.com/HboBD1kKRj

— Guardian news (@guardiannews) May 5, 2019

BBC News – Ministers spend extra £160m on Brexit consultant contractshttps://t.co/MFLBeHva8L
More #brexit waste! No #brexitdividend in sight

— Nicholas walker (@Nicl22) May 6, 2019

A brilliant, non-biased assessment of the damage Brexit has already done to the British economy.

Vote Remain at the #EUelections2019#RevoteRevokeRemain 🇪🇺🇬🇧pic.twitter.com/plYT2Jx8WJ

— Brexit Bin 🇪🇺🇬🇧🇩🇪🕊🇺🇦 #BrexitHasFailed (@BrexitBin) May 6, 2019

Be this girl. *watch till the end* https://t.co/PR0heHlcuk

— Ben Phillips (@benphillips76) May 4, 2019

Trump administration accuses Chinese officials of ‘reneging’ on earlier commitments in trade talks, reaffirms plan to raise tariffs https://t.co/MeCZej8MJS

— The Washington Post (@washingtonpost) May 6, 2019

"If we actually have a trade war, it will be bad for the whole world." Here's what 4 experts had to say about the tumultuous state of U.S.-China trade talks and its effects on the market. https://t.co/UtRZjEayer pic.twitter.com/Waco2wOdkH

— CNBC (@CNBC) May 6, 2019

Trump reverses course, now says Mueller shouldn't testify @PamelaBrownCNN reports @TheLeadCNN https://t.co/8e9sCGrQj8 pic.twitter.com/se6sy9OJVg

— Jake Tapper (@jaketapper) May 6, 2019

Shorter Cornyn: “If we knew more, we might have trouble continuing to support Trump. But we must continue to support him. So ignorance is bliss.” https://t.co/QuvCyAO5Br

— Bill Kristol (@BillKristol) May 6, 2019

BREAKING: Steve Mnuchin just refused to turn over President Trump's tax returns to Congress pic.twitter.com/tRrhae7ooQ

— Citizens for Ethics (@CREWcrew) May 6, 2019

This was a significant, underreported change by the Trump White House. The other day Kremlin's readout of Putin call revealing info not disclosed by the US (such as the apparent fact that Trump initiated the call with Putin) is a reminder. No WH briefing, no basic readouts. https://t.co/PGVhRJepxU

— Susan Glasser (@sbg1) May 6, 2019

Currently we're two thirds of the way through a 15 year learning curve for the American press on this. Which means by 2024 they may understand it, and their part in it. Facebook, however, is perpetually on year one. They haven't gotten to the curve part yet. https://t.co/Bkzre3nbp2

— Jay Rosen (@jayrosen_nyu) May 6, 2019

"I’ve used my voice on many occasions so that Puerto Ricans are not forgotten and my absence (from the White House) is no different," Cora said. https://t.co/4yyhCgGuQu

— USA TODAY Sports (@usatodaysports) May 5, 2019

the @ft devotes precisely one sentence to the royal baby pic.twitter.com/lW0vcmQjra

— Friend of Deep State 🐋 (@PickardJE) May 6, 2019

NEW STORMONT TALKS BEGIN TUESDAY – Can a deal be done in such an unstable moment in British politics – when Brexit has broken Parliament, broken the two main parties at Westminster and shown the cracks within the Union? https://t.co/yRdO42ntvX

— Brian Rowan (@BrianPJRowan) May 6, 2019

BREAK: Ahead of start of fresh talks at Stormont on Tuesday, the UK Govt has announced a £105m economic package for the north-west. Includes £50m for the Derry and Strabane 'city deal' and a £55m economic/social fund that 'recognises the unique circumstances facing the region'.

— Ryan McAleer (@RyanMcAleerbiz) May 6, 2019

The people of Creggan estate who did this are the heroes we need right now.

We need to celebrate what is positive, vibrant and shared more.

Diversity is not a weakness, but a strength. We should embrace it. We are stronger, better together. #UnityinDiversity #BetterTogether https://t.co/sYjldPSm4h

— Naomi Long MLA (@naomi_long) May 6, 2019