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  1. Accurate object localization at reduced annotation/computational cost?
    #TriLite achieves this by pairing a pre-trained backbone, with our #TriHead component which separates ambiguous, foreground and background features.

    The main highlights of #TriLite include:
    • State-of-the-art performance
    • < 1M trainable parameters
    • single-stage training

    We will be glad to get in touch at #CVPR2026 to discuss further.

    We thank #DEFRA for supporting this research

    #WSOL #CV
    #sqIRL #IDLab #UAntwerp

  2. Accurate object localization at reduced annotation/computational cost?
    #TriLite achieves this by pairing a pre-trained backbone, with our #TriHead component which separates ambiguous, foreground and background features.

    The main highlights of #TriLite include:
    • State-of-the-art performance
    • < 1M trainable parameters
    • single-stage training

    We will be glad to get in touch at #CVPR2026 to discuss further.

    We thank #DEFRA for supporting this research

    #WSOL #CV
    #sqIRL #IDLab #UAntwerp

  3. Accurate object localization at reduced annotation/computational cost?
    #TriLite achieves this by pairing a pre-trained backbone, with our #TriHead component which separates ambiguous, foreground and background features.

    The main highlights of #TriLite include:
    • State-of-the-art performance
    • < 1M trainable parameters
    • single-stage training

    We will be glad to get in touch at #CVPR2026 to discuss further.

    We thank #DEFRA for supporting this research

    #WSOL #CV
    #sqIRL #IDLab #UAntwerp

  4. Accurate object localization at reduced annotation/computational cost?
    #TriLite achieves this by pairing a pre-trained backbone, with our #TriHead component which separates ambiguous, foreground and background features.

    The main highlights of #TriLite include:
    • State-of-the-art performance
    • < 1M trainable parameters
    • single-stage training

    We will be glad to get in touch at #CVPR2026 to discuss further.

    We thank #DEFRA for supporting this research

    #WSOL #CV
    #sqIRL #IDLab #UAntwerp

  5. UK Government Allocates Funds to Remove Illegal Waste Sites in Northern England

    📰 Original title: Government to fund clear-up of illegal tips in north of England

    🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
    👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

    View full AI summary: killbait.com/en/uk-government-

    #environment #waste #illegaldumping #defra

  6. UK Government Allocates Funds to Remove Illegal Waste Sites in Northern England

    📰 Original title: Government to fund clear-up of illegal tips in north of England

    🤖 IA: It's not clickbait ✅
    👥 Usuarios: It's not clickbait ✅

    View full AI summary: killbait.com/en/uk-government-

    #environment #waste #illegaldumping #defra

  7. 💩 Absolutely, @friends-earth.bsky.social, #DirtyBusiness!
    'Heartbreaking how polluters, and a failing system, continuously lets them, break rules, devastate lives, and poison ecosystems.' @channel4.bsky.social @theriverstrust.bsky.social
    💩 #EnvironmentAgency
    💩 #DEFRA
    theriverstrust.org/sewage-map

  8. 💩 Absolutely, @friends-earth.bsky.social, #DirtyBusiness!
    'Heartbreaking how polluters, and a failing system, continuously lets them, break rules, devastate lives, and poison ecosystems.' @channel4.bsky.social @theriverstrust.bsky.social
    💩 #EnvironmentAgency
    💩 #DEFRA
    theriverstrust.org/sewage-map

  9. 💩 Absolutely, @friends-earth.bsky.social, #DirtyBusiness!
    'Heartbreaking how polluters, and a failing system, continuously lets them, break rules, devastate lives, and poison ecosystems.' @channel4.bsky.social @theriverstrust.bsky.social
    💩 #EnvironmentAgency
    💩 #DEFRA
    theriverstrust.org/sewage-map

  10. 💩 Absolutely, @friends-earth.bsky.social, #DirtyBusiness!
    'Heartbreaking how polluters, and a failing system, continuously lets them, break rules, devastate lives, and poison ecosystems.' @channel4.bsky.social @theriverstrust.bsky.social
    💩 #EnvironmentAgency
    💩 #DEFRA
    theriverstrust.org/sewage-map

  11. 💩 Absolutely, @friends-earth.bsky.social, #DirtyBusiness!
    'Heartbreaking how polluters, and a failing system, continuously lets them, break rules, devastate lives, and poison ecosystems.' @channel4.bsky.social @theriverstrust.bsky.social
    💩 #EnvironmentAgency
    💩 #DEFRA
    theriverstrust.org/sewage-map

  12. Absolutely, @channel4.bsky.social, #DirtyBusiness!
    'Heartbreaking how polluters, and a failing system, continuously lets them, break rules, devastate lives, and poison ecosystems.' @theriverstrust.bsky.social @friends-earth.bsky.social #Sewage #EnvironmentAgency #DEFRA
    theriverstrust.org/sewage-map

  13. Absolutely, @channel4.bsky.social, #DirtyBusiness!
    'Heartbreaking how polluters, and a failing system, continuously lets them, break rules, devastate lives, and poison ecosystems.' @theriverstrust.bsky.social @friends-earth.bsky.social #Sewage #EnvironmentAgency #DEFRA
    theriverstrust.org/sewage-map

  14. Absolutely, @channel4.bsky.social, #DirtyBusiness!
    'Heartbreaking how polluters, and a failing system, continuously lets them, break rules, devastate lives, and poison ecosystems.' @theriverstrust.bsky.social @friends-earth.bsky.social #Sewage #EnvironmentAgency #DEFRA
    theriverstrust.org/sewage-map

  15. Absolutely, @channel4.bsky.social, #DirtyBusiness!
    'Heartbreaking how polluters, and a failing system, continuously lets them, break rules, devastate lives, and poison ecosystems.' @theriverstrust.bsky.social @friends-earth.bsky.social #Sewage #EnvironmentAgency #DEFRA
    theriverstrust.org/sewage-map

  16. Absolutely, @channel4.bsky.social, #DirtyBusiness!
    'Heartbreaking how polluters, and a failing system, continuously lets them, break rules, devastate lives, and poison ecosystems.' @theriverstrust.bsky.social @friends-earth.bsky.social #Sewage #EnvironmentAgency #DEFRA
    theriverstrust.org/sewage-map

  17. The nature vigilantes risking jail to release wild animals in ‘beaver bombing’ boom

    The practice is part of a trend seeing the once-extinct rodents return to Britain in growing numbers The…
    #NewsBeep #News #Environment #Agriculture #Animals #beavers #DEFRA #environment #Farming #norfolk #Rewilding #Science #UK #UnitedKingdom #Wildlife
    newsbeep.com/uk/397353/

  18. NAO warns environmental regulation is failing to keep pace, with implications for water sector

    Environmental regulation in England is not operating as effectively or strategically as it should, risking poor environmental outcomes…
    #Environment #associations+organisations #defra #environmentagency #research
    europesays.com/2697250/

  19. CW: air quality science experts wanted, UK, Defra

    "Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG)"

    "Defra will be appointing up to 7 individuals to serve as members of the AQEG from 1 April 2026."

    "Closing date for applications is midday, 12 January 2026."

    Honorarium plus expenses.

    From the details:

    "The posts require scientific expertise in an area relevant to air quality and related pollutants. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the range of the Committee’s work and high levels of technical expertise in one or more of the fields detailed in the “Qualities and experience required” section.

    "The posts are part-time and voluntary, although reasonable travel and subsistence costs are met, alongside an honorarium of £172.20 for attendance at and preparation for meetings. The workload will vary, but on average AQEG members will be required to work approximately 2 days per month, attending 4-6 meetings per year with a maximum workload of 20 days per year."

    Would be great to have people in these roles who are willing to point out that #CovidIsAirborne.

    Boosts very welcome!

    gov.uk/government/groups/air-q

    #AirQuality #UK #Defra #science

  20. CW: air quality science experts wanted, UK, Defra

    "Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG)"

    "Defra will be appointing up to 7 individuals to serve as members of the AQEG from 1 April 2026."

    "Closing date for applications is midday, 12 January 2026."

    Honorarium plus expenses.

    From the details:

    "The posts require scientific expertise in an area relevant to air quality and related pollutants. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the range of the Committee’s work and high levels of technical expertise in one or more of the fields detailed in the “Qualities and experience required” section.

    "The posts are part-time and voluntary, although reasonable travel and subsistence costs are met, alongside an honorarium of £172.20 for attendance at and preparation for meetings. The workload will vary, but on average AQEG members will be required to work approximately 2 days per month, attending 4-6 meetings per year with a maximum workload of 20 days per year."

    Would be great to have people in these roles who are willing to point out that #CovidIsAirborne.

    Boosts very welcome!

    gov.uk/government/groups/air-q

    #AirQuality #UK #Defra #science

  21. CW: air quality science experts wanted, UK, Defra

    "Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG)"

    "Defra will be appointing up to 7 individuals to serve as members of the AQEG from 1 April 2026."

    "Closing date for applications is midday, 12 January 2026."

    Honorarium plus expenses.

    From the details:

    "The posts require scientific expertise in an area relevant to air quality and related pollutants. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the range of the Committee’s work and high levels of technical expertise in one or more of the fields detailed in the “Qualities and experience required” section.

    "The posts are part-time and voluntary, although reasonable travel and subsistence costs are met, alongside an honorarium of £172.20 for attendance at and preparation for meetings. The workload will vary, but on average AQEG members will be required to work approximately 2 days per month, attending 4-6 meetings per year with a maximum workload of 20 days per year."

    Would be great to have people in these roles who are willing to point out that #CovidIsAirborne.

    Boosts very welcome!

    gov.uk/government/groups/air-q

    #AirQuality #UK #Defra #science

  22. CW: air quality science experts wanted, UK, Defra

    "Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG)"

    "Defra will be appointing up to 7 individuals to serve as members of the AQEG from 1 April 2026."

    "Closing date for applications is midday, 12 January 2026."

    Honorarium plus expenses.

    From the details:

    "The posts require scientific expertise in an area relevant to air quality and related pollutants. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the range of the Committee’s work and high levels of technical expertise in one or more of the fields detailed in the “Qualities and experience required” section.

    "The posts are part-time and voluntary, although reasonable travel and subsistence costs are met, alongside an honorarium of £172.20 for attendance at and preparation for meetings. The workload will vary, but on average AQEG members will be required to work approximately 2 days per month, attending 4-6 meetings per year with a maximum workload of 20 days per year."

    Would be great to have people in these roles who are willing to point out that #CovidIsAirborne.

    Boosts very welcome!

    gov.uk/government/groups/air-q

    #AirQuality #UK #Defra #science

  23. CW: air quality science experts wanted, UK, Defra

    "Air Quality Expert Group (AQEG)"

    "Defra will be appointing up to 7 individuals to serve as members of the AQEG from 1 April 2026."

    "Closing date for applications is midday, 12 January 2026."

    Honorarium plus expenses.

    From the details:

    "The posts require scientific expertise in an area relevant to air quality and related pollutants. Candidates should be able to demonstrate knowledge of the range of the Committee’s work and high levels of technical expertise in one or more of the fields detailed in the “Qualities and experience required” section.

    "The posts are part-time and voluntary, although reasonable travel and subsistence costs are met, alongside an honorarium of £172.20 for attendance at and preparation for meetings. The workload will vary, but on average AQEG members will be required to work approximately 2 days per month, attending 4-6 meetings per year with a maximum workload of 20 days per year."

    Would be great to have people in these roles who are willing to point out that #CovidIsAirborne.

    Boosts very welcome!

    gov.uk/government/groups/air-q

    #AirQuality #UK #Defra #science

  24. Concern after swan deaths at Fendrod Lake amid avian flu fears

    The authority said it has already collected a number of dead birds from the site and will continue to monitor the situation closely.

    Residents are being urged not to approach or touch any dead swans they may see. Instead, they should report them directly to Defra via the government’s online service: Report dead wild birds.

    🐦 How to report bird flu concerns

    Do not touch dead birds
    Avian flu can spread through contact — always avoid handling carcasses.

    Report sightings
    Use the official Defra service to report dead swans, geese, or other wild birds: gov.uk/guidance/report-dead-wild-birds.

    Stay vigilant
    Watch for unusual bird deaths in your area and alert authorities promptly.

    Follow council updates
    Local councils and Natural Resources Wales provide guidance and issue alerts when risks increase.

    Protect domestic flocks
    Keep poultry and pet birds away from wild waterfowl and follow biosecurity advice.

    A council spokesperson said:

    “We have had reports in recent days of a number of deaths of swans at Fendrod Lake, potentially due to avian flu. If you see a dead swan, please don’t approach or touch it. Instead report it to Defra. We have collected a number of dead swans and will continue to monitor the issue.”

    The warning comes after recent confirmed cases of bird flu elsewhere in South West Wales. Earlier this month, Carmarthenshire Council confirmed an outbreak in the Pontyberem area, while Pembrokeshire Council officers visited homes near Milford Haven following a separate case.

    Natural Resources Wales and local councils continue to advise the public to remain vigilant, avoid contact with sick or dead birds, and follow official guidance to reduce the risk of spreading the disease.

    Related stories from Swansea Bay News

    Bird flu confirmed in Pontyberem area
    Carmarthenshire Council confirmed an outbreak earlier this month, with restrictions put in place locally.

    Council officers visiting homes near Milford Haven
    Pembrokeshire Council teams carried out precautionary visits following a confirmed case of avian flu.

    #avianFlu #avianInfluenza #birdFlu #birds #deadSwans #defra #enterprisePark #fendrodLake #llansamlet #reportDeadWildBirds #swans #swansea #swanseaCouncil