Glass Wings Blog: September 2022
China-US tensions: how global trade began splitting into two blocs
Thu, 1 Sep 2022 11:53:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/china-us-tensions-how-global-trade-began-splitting-into-two-blocs-188380>
"Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s visit to Taiwan has elicited a strong response from
China: three days of simulated attack on Taiwan with further drills announced,
plus a withdrawal from critical ongoing conversations with the US on climate
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Southern conifers: meet this vast group of ancient trees with mysteries still unsolved
Thu, 1 Sep 2022 11:54:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/southern-conifers-meet-this-vast-group-of-ancient-trees-with-mysteries-still-unsolved-182600>
"When you think of “conifers”, tall, conical shaped trees often found in public
parks or front yards may spring to mind. But these impressive trees are far
more fascinating than you may have realised, as they represent just one piece
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Rhine River could fall below critical mark, risking industry
Thu, 1 Sep 2022 11:58:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://apnews.com/article/germany-cologne-climate-and-environment-4942881f674d4e79bc06f9ea1514414b>
"COLOGNE, Germany (AP) — Water levels on the Rhine River could reach a
critically low point in the coming days, German officials said Wednesday,
making it increasingly difficult to transport goods — including coal and
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The US government is trying to stop the merger of two of the world’s biggest publishers – but will it help authors?
Thu, 1 Sep 2022 11:59:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-us-government-is-trying-to-stop-the-merger-of-two-of-the-worlds-biggest-publishers-but-will-it-help-authors-188364>
"When Allen Lane set out to make cheap paperbacks for commuters in the 1930s,
no one imagined he was building what would become the biggest publishing house
we’ve ever seen.
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The World Is Awful. The World Is Much Better. The World Can Be Much Better.
Thu, 1 Sep 2022 12:00:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://singularityhub.com/2022/08/11/the-world-is-awful-the-world-is-much-better-the-world-can-be-much-better/>
"The world is awful. The world is much better. The world can be much better.
All three statements are true at the same time.
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Cigarette advertising aggressively targets kids in low- and middle-income countries, a new study finds
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 01:02:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/cigarette-advertising-aggressively-targets-kids-in-low-and-middle-income-countries-a-new-study-finds-186628>
"The world’s largest multinational tobacco companies are advertising cigarettes
to kids near playgrounds and schools in 42 majority low- and middle-income
countries. That’s the key finding of our recently published paper.
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New immigration detention bill could give Australia a fresh chance to comply with international law
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 01:03:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/new-immigration-detention-bill-could-give-australia-a-fresh-chance-to-comply-with-international-law-188519>
"Last week, independent MP Andrew Wilkie reintroduced to federal parliament the
Ending Indefinite and Arbitrary Immigration Detention Bill 2022. This bill
gives Australia the chance to bring its immigration detention regime in line
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These unusual moths migrate over thousands of kilometres. We tracked them to reveal their secret navigational skills
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 01:04:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/these-unusual-moths-migrate-over-thousands-of-kilometres-we-tracked-them-to-reveal-their-secret-navigational-skills-188451>
"Much of our knowledge of insect migration comes from direct observations.
These include observations made using radar, or studies of population
processes, such as using genetic methods, or measuring ratios of isotopes in
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Beyond net-zero: we should, if we can, cool the planet back to pre-industrial levels
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 01:05:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/beyond-net-zero-we-should-if-we-can-cool-the-planet-back-to-pre-industrial-levels-187781>
"The world’s focus is sharply fixed on achieving net-zero emissions, yet
surprisingly little thought has been given to what comes afterwards. In our new
paper, published today in
Nature Climate Change, we discuss
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Make my drive fun
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 01:06:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://makemydrivefun.com/
"Enter in two locations to make the drive fun."
Via Susan ****
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Rainier's largest glacier is melting. Here's what that means downstream
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 12:15:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://crosscut.com/environment/2022/08/rainiers-largest-glacier-melting-heres-what-means-downstream>
"Dr. Claire Todd walked down loose volcanic rock into a steep valley where the
Emmons glacier once stretched into Mount Rainier National Park. She, along with
a team of her geology students, then made a 1-mile trek to the end of the
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Businesses should dump Windows for the Linux desktop
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 12:17:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theregister.com/2022/08/10/opinion_column_drop_windows_for_linux/>
"I've been preaching the gospel of the Linux desktop for more years than some
of you have been alive. However, unless you argue that the Linux desktop
includes Android smartphones and ChromeOS laptops, there will be no year of the
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Another school has banned mobile phones but research shows bans don’t stop bullying or improve student grades
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 12:18:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/another-school-has-banned-mobile-phones-but-research-shows-bans-dont-stop-bullying-or-improve-student-grades-188435>
"This week, one Sydney high school made headlines for banning mobile phones
during school hours. Phones can come to school but must stay in locked pouches
allowing teachers to “focus on educating students”.
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To lock out foot-and-mouth disease, Australia must help our neighbour countries bolster their biosecurity
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 12:19:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/to-lock-out-foot-and-mouth-disease-australia-must-help-our-neighbour-countries-bolster-their-biosecurity-188010>
"Foot-and-mouth disease now poses a high threat to Australia. This highly
contagious livestock virus is sweeping Indonesia – the closest it’s been to
Australia since the 1980s. A large outbreak here could cause decimate the
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Best Aranet4 CO2 Meter Alternatives Under $100?
Fri, 2 Sep 2022 12:20:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fo2cZiRyokk
"Looking for an accurate, low-cost CO2 meter? I show you the best- and worst
options."
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Como Is Infosec
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 03:25:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://doctorow.medium.com/como-is-infosec-307f87004563
"Content moderation is a security problem.
in·fo·sec (ˈinfōˌsek): information security
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I Watched An 857-Hour Movie To Encounter Capitalism’s Extremes
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 03:27:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://readpassage.com/i-watched-an-857-hour-movie-to-encounter-capitalisms-extremes/>
"On the night of January 7, sitting alone in my room, I hit play on the world’s
longest movie.
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Three reasons why disinformation is so pervasive and what we can do about it
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 03:28:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/three-reasons-why-disinformation-is-so-pervasive-and-what-we-can-do-about-it-188457>
"Donald Trump derided any critical news coverage as “fake news” and his
unwillingness to concede the 2020 presidential election eventually led to the
January 6, 2021 riot at the US Capitol.
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Long Covid clinic wait times blow out to five months as Australia’s health experts call for national approach
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 03:29:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2022/aug/14/long-covid-clinic-wait-times-blow-out-as-health-experts-call-for-national-approach-to-condition>
"Waiting lists at long Covid rehabilitation clinics have blown out to more than
five months, as experts call for a nationally coordinated approach to managing
the condition.
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Tall timber buildings are exciting, but to shrink construction’s carbon footprint we need to focus on the less sexy ‘middle’
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 03:32:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/tall-timber-buildings-are-exciting-but-to-shrink-constructions-carbon-footprint-we-need-to-focus-on-the-less-sexy-middle-188143>
"Developer Thrive Construct recently announced the world’s tallest steel-timber
hotel to be built at Victoria Square, Adelaide. Australia has caught onto the
trend of building taller in timber, with other plans for three buildings
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Arctic is warming nearly four times faster than the rest of the world – new research
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 11:39:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/arctic-is-warming-nearly-four-times-faster-than-the-rest-of-the-world-new-research-188474>
"The Earth is approximately 1.1℃ warmer than it was at the start of the
industrial revolution. That warming has not been uniform, with some regions
warming at a far greater pace. One such region is the Arctic.
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Rainwater everywhere on Earth unsafe to drink due to ‘forever chemicals’, study finds
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 11:41:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Michelle Yeoh honoured with doctorate by AFI: 'You have made my mother the happiest mother in the world today'
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 11:43:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Australia wasn’t always supportive of India becoming independent. But 75 years on, relations have thawed
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 11:43:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/australia-wasnt-always-supportive-of-india-becoming-independent-but-75-years-on-relations-have-thawed-187526>
"On this day 75 years ago, after a long battle for self-government, Great
Britain finally withdrew from the subcontinent – allowing independence for
India and Pakistan.
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The start-up converting semis into electric trucks
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 11:45:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.smh.com.au/business/companies/entrepreneur-big-trucks-big-savings-big-electric-plans-20220811-p5b91o.html>
"An electric vehicle start-up is converting semi-trailer trucks into electric
heavy-haulers that will be powered by a quick-change battery network on
Australia’s east coast.
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Natural Carbon Capture Is A Dead End
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 20:32:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://medium.com/predict/natural-carbon-capture-is-a-dead-end-4d296c357c10>
"Humanity is facing one of its biggest ever challenges: climate change. This
looming disaster has the potential to wipe out crops, create regular deadly
storms, cause repeated widespread wildfires, flood cities, kickstart pandemics
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Academy Issues Formal Apology to Sacheen Littlefeather for 1973 Oscars: ‘I Never Thought I’d Live to See the Day’
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 20:33:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.rollingstone.com/tv-movies/tv-movie-news/the-academy-issues-formal-apology-to-sacheen-littlefeather-1397224/>
"The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences will formally apologize to
Native American civil rights activist Sacheen Littlefeather for her treatment
at the 1973 Oscars ceremony. During the now-historic night, Littlefeather took
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Instagram and Facebook are stalking you on websites accessed through their apps. What can you do about it?
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 20:34:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/instagram-and-facebook-are-stalking-you-on-websites-accessed-through-their-apps-what-can-you-do-about-it-188645>
"Social media platforms have had some bad press in recent times, largely
prompted by the vast extent of their data collection. Now Meta, the parent
company of Facebook and Instagram, has upped the ante.
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One Health: why we need to combine disease surveillance and climate modelling to preempt future pandemics
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 20:35:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/one-health-why-we-need-to-combine-disease-surveillance-and-climate-modelling-to-preempt-future-pandemics-187923>
"Within less than three years, the World Health Organization (WHO) has declared
two public health emergencies of international concern: COVID-19 in February
2020 and monkeypox in July 2022.
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Is fake meat healthy? And what’s actually in it?
Sat, 3 Sep 2022 20:36:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/is-fake-meat-healthy-and-whats-actually-in-it-187532>
"The popularity of plant-based proteins, or “fake meat”, has increased in
recent years as consumers look to eat fewer animal products. In fact,
plant-based protein is projected to be a A$3 billion opportunity for Australia
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For 110 years, climate change has been in the news. Are we finally ready to listen?
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 05:30:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/for-110-years-climate-change-has-been-in-the-news-are-we-finally-ready-to-listen-188646>
"On August 14 1912, a small New Zealand newspaper published a short article
announcing global coal usage was affecting our planet’s temperature.
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Taliban mark 1st year back in power, but for many Afghans there’s nothing to celebrate
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 05:31:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.nbcnews.com/news/world/afghanistan-taliban-takeover-us-withdrawal-women-rights-poverty-rcna43071>
"The future looks bleak for the vast majority of Afghans.
At least 43% of the population is living on less than one meal a day and 97% of
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The book that changed me: Hilda Lewis’ The Gentle Falcon, a vivid, touching tale of the court of a medieval child queen
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 05:33:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-book-that-changed-me-hilda-lewis-the-gentle-falcon-a-vivid-touching-tale-of-the-court-of-a-medieval-child-queen-185209>
"Fiction has a way of planting seeds in the mind that can germinate for a long
time before they spread into root systems or blossom into conscious ideas. A
book can change you dramatically overnight, but it can also take its own sweet
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General Monitoring is not the Answer to the Problem of Online Harms
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 05:34:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/08/general-monitoring-not-answer-problem-online-harms>
"Even if you think that online intermediaries should be more proactive in
detecting, deprioritizing, or removing certain user speech, the requirements on
intermediaries to review all content before publication—often called “general
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Wildlife recovery spending after Australia’s last megafires was one-thirteenth the $2.7 billion needed
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 05:35:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/wildlife-recovery-spending-after-australias-last-megafires-was-one-thirteenth-the-2-7-billion-needed-188459>
"Few could forget the devastating megafires that raged across southeast and
western Australia during 2019-20. As well as killing people and destroying
homes and towns, the fires killed wildlife and burnt up to 96,000km² of animal
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Electric vehicles won't kill the gas station. They’ll redefine it.
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 12:24:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.protocol.com/climate/ev-charging-gas-stations
"Jonathan Levy spends a lot of time thinking about the future of the gas
station. Or, rather, how the future of car charging may not have much to do
with gas stations at all.
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‘Ventilation Corridors’ Funnel Cool Mountain Air Into Steamy Stuttgart
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 12:26:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reasonstobecheerful.world/stuttgart-ventilation-corridors-green-cool-air/>
"To travel through Stuttgart is to visit past sins and glimpse a promising
future. This German manufacturing hub is where the gas-powered automobile was
invented in 1886. Porsche and Mercedes still manufacture their luxury cars
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How America’s First ‘Heat Officers’ Are Cooling Miami and Los Angeles
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 12:27:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reasonstobecheerful.world/heat-officers-miami-los-angeles-cool-project/>
"Marta Segura has seen firsthand how heat can harm a person. She grew up in
Northern California, where her mother worked in the steamy canneries of San
José, and her father in the fields. “Both were exposed to extreme heat in their
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One year into Taliban control, Afghans face poverty and repression. Australia cannot turn a blind eye
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 12:29:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/one-year-into-taliban-control-afghans-face-poverty-and-repression-australia-cannot-turn-a-blind-eye-188727>
"One year after the fall of Kabul, life is difficult and precarious for almost
everyone in Afghanistan. More than half of the 40 million people of this
troubled country are facing severe malnutrition and grinding poverty, and 90%
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Explainer: the complex question of Taiwanese independence
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 12:30:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/explainer-the-complex-question-of-taiwanese-independence-188584>
"“Strategic ambiguity” – the policy that has underpinned the West’s defence of
Taiwan for half a century or more – rests on another ambiguity: Taiwan’s status
in international law. And that status matters because it could help us answer
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Vast New Study Shows a Key to Reducing Poverty: More Friendships Between Rich and Poor
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 23:55:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2022/08/01/upshot/rich-poor-friendships.html>
"Over the last four decades, the financial circumstances into which children
have been born have increasingly determined where they have ended up as adults.
But an expansive new study, based on billions of social media connections, has
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Hawaii just received its last shipment of coal ever
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 23:56:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.wvnstv.com/news/u-s-world/hawaii-just-received-its-last-shipment-of-coal-ever/>
"HAWAII, (WVNS) – According to CNN, Hawaii received its last shipment of coal
in history, which will last the state through September, when the last
remaining coal plant will be shut down for good.
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Greece’s Islands Are Zero-Waste Laboratories
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 23:57:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/greek-islands-recycling-zero-waste/
"Before the tiny Greek island of Tilos became a big name in recycling, taverna
owner Aristoteles Chatzifountas knew that whenever he threw his restaurant’s
trash into a municipal bin down the street it would end up in the local
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A clean energy grid means 10,000km of new transmission lines. They can only be built with community backing
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 23:58:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/a-clean-energy-grid-means-10-000km-of-new-transmission-lines-they-can-only-be-built-with-community-backing-187438>
"If you drive through central Victoria, you might wonder at the signs reading
“Piss off AusNet” in shop windows or even mown into grassland. Communities and
farmers are pushing back against plans for new 85-metre towers and transmission
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1 in 4 Australians is lonely. Quality green spaces in our cities offer a solution
Sun, 4 Sep 2022 23:59:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/1-in-4-australians-is-lonely-quality-green-spaces-in-our-cities-offer-a-solution-188007>
"One in four Australian adults feel lonely, and the impacts can be dire.
Loneliness increases our risks of depression, diabetes, dementia, self-harm and
suicide. But likening it to a disease and proposals to treat it with a pill
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E. E. Cummings and Krazy Kat
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 11:33:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theparisreview.org/blog/2022/07/20/e-e-cummings-and-krazy-kat/>
"In 1910, a mouse named Ignatz first beaned Krazy Kat with a brick. The plot of
this comic strip, centered on a “heppy go lucky kat,” is simple. Krazy Kat
loves Ignatz Mouse. Officer Pup loves Krazy Kat. Ignatz Mouse hits Krazy over
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Own Music! Own Books!
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 11:35:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://popula.com/2022/08/11/own-music-own-books/
"My band averages a million streams each month on Spotify, for which we are
paid three-tenths of one cent per stream: $3,000 for one million streams, on
average, per month. Most of this money goes back to Sony Records, because they
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Old petrol stations present a $6.7 billion problem that fuel excise must address
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 11:36:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2022/08/17/old-petrol-stations-present-a-6-7-billion-problem-that-fuel-excise-must-address/>
"On the corner of Head Street and St Kilda Road at the northern end of the
wealthy Melbourne suburb of Brighton sits a fairly new property development,
448 Brighton.
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Having ‘good’ posture doesn’t prevent back pain, and ‘bad’ posture doesn’t cause it
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 11:36:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/having-good-posture-doesnt-prevent-back-pain-and-bad-posture-doesnt-cause-it-183732>
"Back pain is the leading cause of disability worldwide. Most people experience
an episode of back pain in their lifetime. It often emerges during adolescence
and becomes more common in adults.
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People are shivering in cold and mouldy homes in a country that pioneered housing comfort research – how did that happen?
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 11:37:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/people-are-shivering-in-cold-and-mouldy-homes-in-a-country-that-pioneered-housing-comfort-research-how-did-that-happen-188809>
"The poor state of Australia’s residential, and particularly rental, housing
stock is attracting increasing attention. This week it has been reported many
renters are living in unhealthily cold and damp housing. The head of UNSW’s
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Chinese anime fan claims police interrogated her for wearing a kimono
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 23:21:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/15/china/china-anime-fan-kimono-police-mic-intl-hnk/index.html>
"Hong Kong (CNN) — A Chinese anime fan says she was detained and interrogated
by police after she wore traditional Japanese dress to pose for photos in the
eastern city of Suzhou, sparking heated debate on China's social media over
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Liz Cheney trounced: ‘Black sheep effect’ and GOP partisan identity explain her decisive defeat after criticizing Trump
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 23:23:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/liz-cheney-trounced-black-sheep-effect-and-gop-partisan-identity-explain-her-decisive-defeat-after-criticizing-trump-188635>
"Republican Liz Cheney, a three-term member of Congress and the GOP’s leading -
and lonely - critic of Donald Trump, lost her re-election bid on Aug. 16, 2022,
to a Trump-supported primary challenger, Harriet Hageman.
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Santos windfall: Australia is swimming in subsidised gas and we’re giving it away
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 23:24:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/santos-windfall-australia-is-swimming-in-subsidised-gas-and-were-giving-it-away/>
"Santos on Wednesday reported an underlying profit for the first half of 2022
of $US1,267 million, a massive increase of 300%.
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To hit 82% renewables in 8 years, we need skilled workers – and labour markets are already overstretched
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 23:25:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/to-hit-82-renewables-in-8-years-we-need-skilled-workers-and-labour-markets-are-already-overstretched-188811>
"In just eight years time, the Labor government wants Australia to be 82%
powered by renewable energy. That means a rapid, historic shift, given only 24%
of our power was supplied by renewables as of last year.
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10 images show just how attractive Australian shopping strips can be without cars
Mon, 5 Sep 2022 23:26:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/10-images-show-just-how-attractive-australian-shopping-strips-can-be-without-cars-186460>
"Think of a typical Australian shopping street: parked cars occupy the prime
public space in front of the shops. But we could instead create a place that’s
good for business and is beautiful too. It would attract customers while being
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5 Unintended Consequences of Photography
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 13:23:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.saturdayeveningpost.com/2022/08/5-unintended-consequences-of-photography/>
"They weren’t trying to change the world. Joseph Nicéphore Niépce, Louis
Daguerre, Henry Fox Talbot, and John Herschel — the handful of men who invented
photography — only wanted to capture images from light reflected on a solid
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The UK's eccentric book-loving 'kingdom'
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 13:25:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/travel/article/20220815-the-uks-eccentric-book-loving-kingdom>
'On 1 April 1977, second-hand bookshop owner Richard Booth donned a homemade
crown, marched through the streets of Hay-on-Wye and declared himself "King of
Hay" outside the gates of the Welsh town's Norman-era castle.
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Google’s New AI Learned To See In The Dark! 🤖
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 13:27:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7iy0WJwNmv4
📝 The paper "NeRF in the Dark: High Dynamic Range View Synthesis from Noisy
Raw Images" is available here:
https://bmild.github.io/rawnerf/index.html
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What good is a new national cultural policy without history?
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 13:28:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-good-is-a-new-national-cultural-policy-without-history-188741>
"Alongside much else that is being revised, reimagined or recast by the
Albanese government, Australia is to have a new cultural policy. Consultation
has involved town hall meetings and a call for submissions. The arts minister,
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Of COURSE ‘She-Hulk’ Is the Latest Marvel Property Review-Bombed by Crybaby Men
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 13:29:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.themarysue.com/she-hulk-review-bombed-by-men/
"Disney+’s
She-Hulk: Attorney at Law now joins a long lineup of beloved
Marvel properties to get attacked by “fans”—meaning that the series was
review-bombed on IMDb before it even premiered. Why? Because I guess the people
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We asked children how they experienced poverty. Here are 6 changes needed now
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 23:53:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-asked-children-how-they-experienced-poverty-here-are-6-changes-needed-now-180567>
"An eight-year-old boy is often hungry, but knows if he tells his mum, she will
eat less herself and go hungry. He hates the thought, so he stays quiet.
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Warming oceans may force New Zealand’s sperm and blue whales to shift to cooler southern waters
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 23:54:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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‘I’ve never actually met them’: what will motivate landlords to fix cold and costly homes for renters?
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 23:55:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ive-never-actually-met-them-what-will-motivate-landlords-to-fix-cold-and-costly-homes-for-renters-188827>
"Cold weather and rising energy costs, combined with poor-quality housing, have
left many renters struggling to keep warm this winter. The
Cold and Costly
report released this week by Better Renting shows how cold, mouldy homes and
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Hidden gems: Translators and interpreters in Australia play a critical if seldom seen role
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 23:56:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/hidden-gems-translators-and-interpreters-in-australia-play-a-critical-if-seldom-seen-role-188603>
"Is Australia an English-speaking country? The answer seems obvious.
Although Australia does not have an official language, English is so pervasive
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Friday essay: how a bike accident changed me, by a philosopher of hope
Tue, 6 Sep 2022 23:57:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-how-a-bike-accident-changed-me-by-a-philosopher-of-hope-184311>
"Cycling once made me feel free unlike anything else. I loved the sensation of
slicing through the air, flying past pedestrians and cars stalled in traffic.
Where I live (in Melbourne’s inner north), the best way to get around is by
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Ise Jingu and the Pyramid of Enabling Technologies
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 11:37:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theprepared.org/features-feed/ise-jingu-and-the-pyramid-of-enabling-technologies>
"Our buildings are often long lived things, capable of outlasting the society
that produced them. The Egyptian Pyramids are still with us, thousands of years
after the civilization that produced them collapsed. The shrine of Ise Jingu is
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Journey's end; won't be attending @chicagoworldcon.
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 11:42:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1560310904587182080.html
"I was a finalist in the @TheHugoAwards this year in editing & fiction
categories. You don't have to be CIA to know why this is important.
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How to deal with fossil fuel lobbying and its growing influence in Australian politics
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 11:43:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Harry Potter Fringe show is reclaiming magic from you-know-who: ‘Nobody owns imagination’
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 11:45:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.pinknews.co.uk/2022/08/19/reclaiming-harry-harry-potter-j-k-rowling/>
"
Reclaiming Harry is a new Edinburgh Fringe show for all the Potterheads who
are done with JK Rowling.
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Willie Nelson’s Long Encore
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 11:47:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/17/magazine/willie-nelson.html
"Willie Nelson has a long history of tempting, and cheating, death. In 1969,
when his home in Ridgetop, Tenn., caught fire, he raced into the burning house
to save two prized possessions, his guitar and a pound of “Colombian grass.” He
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I Looked Into 34 Top Real-World Blockchain Projects So You Don’t Have To
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 23:56:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://weh.wtf/34-blockchain-projects.html
"TL;DR: The top #1 Google result for “blockchain production users” (and related
queries) lists 34 individual “real world blockchain” projects. One would expect
some actual functioning projects that have an impact on every-day consumers —
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The century of climate migration: why we need to plan for the great upheaval
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 23:58:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2022/aug/18/century-climate-crisis-migration-why-we-need-plan-great-upheaval>
"A great upheaval is coming. Climate-driven movement of people is adding to a
massive migration already under way to the world’s cities. The number of
migrants has doubled globally over the past decade, and the issue of what to do
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‘Most have thrown their hands up’: has the US forgotten about Covid?
Wed, 7 Sep 2022 23:59:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/19/us-covid-cases-mandates-deaths>
"Despite signs that indicate the latest Covid-19 surge is slowing down, an
average of 400 deaths in the US is still reported on a daily basis.
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‘Forget about your worries or dying’
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 00:00:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-20/christianity-atheism-religion-australia-islam-hinduism-nirvana/100722066>
"Battling the cold winter weather, hundreds of worshippers gather outside the
largest Hindu temple in Melbourne to celebrate the annual Chariot Festival, one
of India’s biggest religious events.
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‘We realized that there’s no way we can return’: Russia’s best and brightest are leaving the country in record numbers. 6 young Russians explain why they left
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 00:02:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://fortune.com/2022/08/20/russia-brain-drain-young-russians-leaving-after-ukraine-war-putin/>
"Three months ago, Sonya, a 25-year-old who works at a major mobile gaming
company and moonlights as a tutor, made one of the toughest decisions of her
life: She left Russia.
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Gallery of Physical Visualizations and Related Artifacts
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 12:53:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
http://dataphys.org/list/gallery/
"This is a chronological gallery of physical visualizations and related
artifacts, maintained by Pierre Dragicevic and Yvonne Jansen. Thanks to our
contributors. If you know of another interesting physical visualization, please
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History’s Greatest Obstacle to Climate Progress Has Finally Fallen
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 12:55:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.ph/ohLUn
"Climate change was born as a modern political issue in the United States
Senate. On a hot June day in 1988, a senior NASA scientist warned a Senate
committee that global warming, which was previously mooted only as a
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‘We’ve all done the right things’: in Under Cover, older women tell their stories of becoming homeless
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 12:56:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/weve-all-done-the-right-things-in-under-cover-older-women-tell-their-stories-of-becoming-homeless-188356>
"The Australian documentary
Under Cover, premiering at the Melbourne
International Film Festival, presents the voices and faces of older women’s
housing insecurity. Many of us would have seen the figures: the number of
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whitespace: a newsletter by Molly White
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 12:59:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
"i've launched a patreon and a newsletter!
https://www.patreon.com/mollywhite
https://newsletter.mollywhite.net/issue-0/ has the full story, and some updates
on what i've been up to and some exciting things coming up.
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Jeff Sparrow says we've been duped into believing environmental blame rests with us
Thu, 8 Sep 2022 13:01:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-22/jeff-sparrow-big-ideas-corporations-environment-responsibility/101318704>
'Do you carry a keep cup, worry about your carbon footprint or diligently sort
your recyclables, as your way of helping to save the planet?
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Environmental defenders celebrate a ‘huge’ win for ‘unique’ Tasmanian rainforest
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 01:26:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/07/26/environmental-defenders-celebrate-a-huge-win-for-unqiue-tasmanian-rainforest>
"Environmentalists who took legal action to prevent a toxic waste dump in an
ancient pocket of Tasmania’s Tarkine rainforest are celebrating a federal court
win.
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Shanghai to Speed Up Decarbonization of Steel Production
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 01:27:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.yicaiglobal.com/news/shanghai-to-speed-up-decarbonization-of-steel-production>
"(Yicai Global) July 29 — Shanghai, which is home to the world’s largest steel
company, will accelerate the transformation and upgrading of the city’s steel
production processes in order to reduce greenhouse emissions and meet the
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Global success of Cult of the Lamb showcases Australia’s video games development talent
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 01:28:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2022/aug/22/global-success-of-cult-of-the-lamb-showcases-australian-video-games-development-talent>
"There’s a whole marketing industry out there trying to persuade the world to
buy Australian lamb. But our latest international success story is a bit more
digital – not to mention eldritch – than meaty.
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Book Week: it’s not the costume that matters, but falling in love with reading
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 01:29:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/book-week-its-not-the-costume-that-matters-but-falling-in-love-with-reading-188748>
"My phone pings and it’s a message from my brother. Do we have an old white
dress my niece could borrow for a Book Week costume for school?
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The latest polio cases have put the world on alert. Here’s what this means for Australia and people travelling overseas
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 01:30:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
From 300,000 rabbits to none: a Southern Ocean island is reborn
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 11:11:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/10/rats-and-rabbits-invasive-species-macquarie-island-southern-ocean-aoe>
"On a world map, Macquarie Island is a speck in the Southern Ocean, but for
ecologists it is a beacon, illuminating a future for grand-scale environmental
recovery projects.
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Ecuador leading the way in working alongside Indigenous groups to protect sacred rainforest
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 11:12:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.euronews.com/green/2022/08/09/ecuador-leading-the-way-in-working-alongside-indigenous-groups-to-protect-sacred-rainfores>
"In an unprecedented show of solidarity, communities in the Amazon, NGOs and
local governments are teaming up to protect Ecuador’s rainforest.
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Brazil: how populist politicians use religion to help them win
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 11:13:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/brazil-how-populist-politicians-use-religion-to-help-them-win-187742>
"This autumn’s Brazilian presidential election offers a glimpse of how 21st
century populist leaders are using religion to enthuse their support base. The
incumbent, right-wing firebrand Jair Bolsonaro, rose to power in 2018 with
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The Mediterranean has experienced record sea temperatures this summer: this could devastate marine life
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 11:14:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-mediterranean-has-experienced-record-sea-temperatures-this-summer-this-could-devastate-marine-life-188995>
"The ocean sustains all life on our planet. It provides food to eat and oxygen
to breathe, while playing a key role in moderating our climate. But marine life
is increasingly threatened by climate change. The ocean is becoming
(More...)
Obituary: Queen Elizabeth II
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 11:15:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/uk-61605149
"The long reign of Queen Elizabeth II was marked by her strong sense of duty
and her determination to dedicate her life to her throne and to her people.
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The Human Rights Case for Open Science
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:54:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://openheroines.org/the-human-rights-case-for-open-science-ff58578b09ee>
"You’re writing a grant application, and you want to make a strong case for
open science! You’ve seen colleagues use language from human rights treaties to
support their arguments for open work in the past: but what does that actually
(More...)
Battery-farmed eggs to be phased out by 2036 as Australian animal welfare reforms are brought in
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:55:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2022/aug/18/battery-farmed-eggs-to-be-phased-out-by-2036-as-australian-animal-welfare-reforms-are-brought-in>
"Australia will phase out battery eggs by 2036, after a lengthy battle between
the egg industry and animal welfare groups that the latter says will finally
bring the country into line with Europe and New Zealand.
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Conflict in the South China Sea threatens 90% of Australia’s fuel imports: study
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:56:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/conflict-in-the-south-china-sea-threatens-90-of-australias-fuel-imports-study-188148>
"China’s sabre-rattling around Taiwan underlines the need for Australia to be
prepared for conflict in the South China Sea.
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Google’s Scans of Private Photos Led to False Accusations of Child Abuse
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:57:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/08/googles-scans-private-photos-led-false-accusations-child-abuse>
"Internet users’ private messages, files, and photos of everyday people are
increasingly being examined by tech companies, which check the data against
government databases. While this is not a new practice, the public is being
(More...)
How a Secretive Billionaire Handed His Fortune to the Architect of the Right-Wing Takeover of the Courts
Fri, 9 Sep 2022 19:58:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.propublica.org/article/dark-money-leonard-leo-barre-seid
"An elderly, ultra-secretive Chicago businessman has given the largest known
donation to a political advocacy group in U.S. history — worth $1.6 billion —
and the recipient is one of the prime architects of conservatives’ efforts to
(More...)
Saiga antelopes have increased 10-fold after mass die-off in 2015
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:52:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2333567-saiga-antelopes-have-increased-10-fold-after-mass-die-off-in-2015/>
"Saiga antelopes have rebounded after being hunted to the brink of extinction
less than two decades ago and sustaining huge losses to disease in 2015. An
estimated 1.3 million saiga now roam the vast steppe grasslands of Kazakhstan,
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Virtual reality, autonomous weapons and the future of war: military tech startup Anduril comes to Australia
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:53:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/virtual-reality-autonomous-weapons-and-the-future-of-war-military-tech-startup-anduril-comes-to-australia-188983>
"Earlier this month, posters started going up around Sydney advertising an
event called “In the Ops Room, with Palmer Luckey”. Rather than an album launch
or standup gig, this turned out to be a free talk given last week by the chief
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Standing up for the free press: here’s what abuse of media power looks like in Australia
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:55:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.crikey.com.au/2022/08/22/lachlan-murdoch-letters-crikey-why/
"Absent any feelings about the Murdochs, their ethics or their role in the
media, think about this:
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Charlie's Diary: The gathering crisis
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:57:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
http://www.antipope.org/charlie/blog-static/2022/08/the-gathering-crisis.html>
"This is about the gathering crisis in the UK, not any other crisis-hit nation.
Here is a compendium of the firehose of dismay that's been blasting me in the
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Cruise ships are coming back to NZ waters – should we really be welcoming them?
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 15:58:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/cruise-ships-are-coming-back-to-nz-waters-should-we-really-be-welcoming-them-188974>
"The return this month of the first cruise liner to Auckland’s Waitematā
Harbour was accompanied by the sort of fanfare normally reserved for visiting
foreign dignitaries: a tug boat decked out in bunting, a circling helicopter,
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Georgia just broke its state record for the number of sea turtle nests
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 23:23:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://edition.cnn.com/2022/08/07/us/georgia-sea-turtle-nests-scn-trnd/index.html>
"This week, Georgia officially hit its record for sea turtle nests, with 3,966
nests recorded, according to a news release shared with CNN from the Jekyll
Island Authority's Georgia Sea Turtle Center. This surpassed 2019's record of
(More...)
Game of Thrones effect fires up reissues of ‘lost’ fantasy fiction classics
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 23:26:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2022/aug/21/games-of-thrones-effect-fires-up-reissues-of-lost-fantasy-fiction-classics>
"It is a lyrical, beautiful fantasy story about a mythical beast who sets out
on a quest into a world that no longer believes in her to find out if she is
truly the last of her kind.
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EV shipping is set to blow internal combustion engines out of the water
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 23:27:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://pv-magazine-usa.com/2022/08/22/ev-shipping-is-set-to-blow-internal-combustion-engines-out-of-the-water/>
"Researchers from the University of California, Berkeley, and Lawrence Berkeley
National Laboratory have released a study which examines “the technical
outlook, economic feasibility, and environmental impact of battery-electric
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Australians are tired of lies in political advertising. Here’s how it can be fixed
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 23:28:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australians-are-tired-of-lies-in-political-advertising-heres-how-it-can-be-fixed-189043>
"Our voting choices are only authentic if our decisions are informed by
truthful information. That condition is now increasingly elusive.
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Loans for petrol and diesel cars to end, bank declares
Sat, 10 Sep 2022 23:29:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.drive.com.au/news/loans-for-petrol-and-diesel-cars-to-end-bank-declares/>
"Buyers looking to finance their new car through their bank may soon be limited
to electric models.
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Zacua: The Mexican Electric Car Made By Women
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:14:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.weforum.org/videos/zacua-the-mexican-electric-car-made-by-women/>
"In 2017, Nazareth Black started Zacua, Mexico’s first electric car brand,
which currently employs 25 female engineers."
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Fossil fuel industry may have lost power, but it’s still got its foot on the brakes
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:15:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/fossil-fuel-industry-may-have-lost-power-but-its-still-got-its-foot-on-the-brakes/>
"The fossil fuel industry may no longer be in government in Australia, but it
is still keen to try and make its presence felt.
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Want Safer Streets? Cover Them in Art
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:16:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/safer-streets-painted-intersections-crosswalk-art/>
"Thirteen-year-old Michael Weilert did everything just as his mother had taught
him. He pressed the button to activate a blinking pedestrian signal at Pacific
Avenue in Parkland, Washington. He waited until the first car stopped at the
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Support “Public Money? Public Code!” with a SharePic
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:18:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fsfe.org/news/2022/news-20220823-01.html
"For almost 5 years now the “Public Money? Public Code!” initiative has
demanded that software for the public sector must be released under a Free
Software license. Since 2017 a lot has happened. The Open Letter has been
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In a climate crisis, how do we treat businesses that profit from carbon pollution?
Sun, 11 Sep 2022 12:19:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/in-a-climate-crisis-how-do-we-treat-businesses-that-profit-from-carbon-pollution-188810>
"Introducing the New Zealand government’s first Emissions Reduction Plan in
June, climate change minister James Shaw observed:
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Kansas City Made Transit Safer by Making It Free
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:47:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/kansas-city-fare-free-transit-safer/
"Kansas City, Missouri, made national headlines in the fall of 2019 when its
city council voted unanimously to become America’s first large city to make
public transportation free citywide. Now, two and a half years later, anyone
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Jane Caro: Sanna Marin – Too pretty for PM
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:48:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thebigsmoke.com.au/2022/08/22/jane-caro-sanna-marin-too-pretty-for-pm/>
"The Finnish PM Sanna Marin is in hot water for going to a party and dancing.
At 36 she is the youngest ever Prime Minister of Finland. Mind you, William
Pitt the Younger was just 24 when he assumed office as Prime Minister of Great
(More...)
Look up this spring – you might see little ravens build soft, cosy nests from your garden trees
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:49:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/look-up-this-spring-you-might-see-little-ravens-build-soft-cosy-nests-from-your-garden-trees-189143>
"Spring is nearing and birds will soon start nesting in trees in backyards
across Australia. The trees in our garden are now 40 years old – not old by
tree standards, but old enough to be among the tallest in our suburb, offering
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No dungeon but fantasy gaming room completes Burnie man's dream castle
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:50:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-08-24/burnie-mans-home-really-is-his-castle/101357430>
"Nights of Dungeons & Dragons and tabletop gaming began pretty much as soon as
the roof went on Shannan Drakkon's castle.
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Post Collapse Computing Part 1: The Crisis is Here
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 00:52:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://blogs.gnome.org/tbernard/2022/08/24/post-collapse-computing-1/
"The climate crisis is no longer a thing future generations will one day have
to deal with, like we were told as kids. It’s here, affecting all of us today,
including in the global north. Some of the people travelling to this year’s
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A day with America’s only dedicated heat team in the US’s hottest city
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:35:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2022/aug/02/phoenix-heat-team-hottest-city-us>
"Phoenix is America’s hottest city, and it’s getting hotter. The global climate
crisis and decades of sprawling urban growth has turned this desert city into a
hazardous heat island with dwindling water supplies and inadequate shade.
(More...)
Can Denmark Save Every Smørrebrød?
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:37:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/denmark-food-waste-expiration-supermarket-apps/>
"Matt Homewood is bending his tall, lean frame over the edge of a black
dumpster marked “landfill” in the rear parking lot of one of Copenhagen’s
SuperBrugsen supermarkets. A customer service assistant had just heaved two
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Bluey was edited for American viewers – but global audiences deserve to see all of us
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:38:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/bluey-was-edited-for-american-viewers-but-global-audiences-deserve-to-see-all-of-us-188982>
"Beloved children’s program
Bluey has received some backlash.
Not due to the program, but to Disney’s decision to make edits to various
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Nearly 6 months on, flood victims are still waiting to be housed. This is what Australia must do to be ready for the next disaster
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:39:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nearly-6-months-on-flood-victims-are-still-waiting-to-be-housed-this-is-what-australia-must-do-to-be-ready-for-the-next-disaster-188883>
"This year’s floods in South-East Queensland and Northern New South Wales
devastated communities. The NSW flooding was on “a scale never seen before”.
More than 5,000 homes were left uninhabitable. Many residents had nowhere else
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Ukrainian Indie Games Bundle
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 11:40:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://store.steampowered.com/bundle/25237/Ukrainian_Indie_Games_Bundle/>
"9 games from 9 Ukrainian developers with Ukrainian localization
Money from the sale will help Ukrainians in these difficult times."
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SilverSpookGames and Neofeud
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:13:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://octodon.social/@silverspookgames/106388000026314861
"Many Americans think that Hawai'ians lived in huts prior to colonization. The
US actually de-industrialized Hawai'i. Before 1898, Hawai'i already had
electricity, mass transit, railroads. Iolani palace had electric lights before
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Africa’s Cold Rush and the Promise of Refrigeration
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:15:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2022/08/22/africas-cold-rush-and-the-promise-of-refrigeration>
"At one in the morning, several hours before fishing boats launch, François
Habiyambere, a wholesale fish dealer in Rubavu, in northwest Rwanda, sets out
to harvest ice. In the whole country, there is just one machine that makes the
(More...)
Murdoch v Crikey highlights how Australia’s defamation laws protect the rich and powerful
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:16:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/murdoch-v-crikey-highlights-how-australias-defamation-laws-protect-the-rich-and-powerful-189228>
"There is no better example of how Australia’s defamation laws enable the rich
and powerful to intimidate their critics than Lachlan Murdoch suing Crikey.com
over a comment piece concerning Fox News, Donald Trump and the Washington
(More...)
‘I will miss them if they are gone’: stingrays are underrated sharks we don’t know enough about
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:17:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/i-will-miss-them-if-they-are-gone-stingrays-are-underrated-sharks-we-dont-know-enough-about-186214>
"Have you ever done the “stingray shuffle”? If you live by the coast, you’ve
probably taken this precaution to frighten off any buried stingrays as you wade
into the water. Breath easy – your chances of getting stuck with a nasty barb
(More...)
Can't Pay, Won't Pay: The Case for Economic Disobedience and Debt Abolition
Mon, 12 Sep 2022 23:18:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.haymarketbooks.org/books/1520-can-t-pay-won-t-pay?discount_code=CANCELITALL>
"Debtors have been mocked, scolded and lied to for decades. We have been told
that it is perfectly normal to go into debt to get medical care, to go to
school, or even to pay for our own incarceration. We've been told there is no
(More...)
Dolphins use signature whistles to represent other dolphins – similarly to how humans use names
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:10:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/dolphins-use-signature-whistles-to-represent-other-dolphins-similarly-to-how-humans-use-names-188332>
"Bottlenose dolphins’ signature whistles just passed an important test in
animal psychology. A new study by my colleagues and me has shown that these
animals may use their whistles as namelike concepts.
(More...)
Scientists have traced Earth’s path through the galaxy via tiny crystals found in the crust
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:12:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/scientists-have-traced-earths-path-through-the-galaxy-via-tiny-crystals-found-in-the-crust-188158>
"“To see a world in a grain of sand”, the opening sentence of the poem by
William Blake, is an oft-used phrase that also captures some of what geologists
do.
(More...)
Can America’s Grid Handle The Rise Of Electric Cars??
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:13:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7LMgmg0I0GA
"As electric cars continue to grow in popularity, the demand on the USA's
ageing power grid is steadily rising. But is the existing infrastructure up to
the challenge? Or will mass EV adoption result in a second dark age? Spoiler
(More...)
It’ll be impossible to replace fossil fuels with renewables by 2050, unless we cut our energy consumption
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:14:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/itll-be-impossible-to-replace-fossil-fuels-with-renewables-by-2050-unless-we-cut-our-energy-consumption-189131>
"Energy consumption – whether its heating your home, driving, oil refining or
liquefying natural gas – is responsible for around 82% of Australia’s
greenhouse gas emissions.
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Ukrainian people are resisting the centuries-old force of Russian imperialism – Ukraine war at 6 months
Tue, 13 Sep 2022 12:20:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ukrainian-people-are-resisting-the-centuries-old-force-of-russian-imperialism-ukraine-war-at-6-months-188121>
"The war being waged by Russia in Ukraine has been described in many ways – an
attempt to recreate the USSR, a militant attempt to create a new Eurasia
civilization, or a proxy war between Russia and the West. But whatever Russian
(More...)
In 10 Years, Australia Will Decide the Fate of Our Planet
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:25:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Climate change will cause more African children to die from hot weather
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:25:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/climate-change-will-cause-more-african-children-to-die-from-hot-weather-188609>
"Climate change has already increased global temperatures, greatly increasing
extremes. This will continue unless greenhouse gas emissions are reduced to
“net-zero”. The 1.5°C target of the Paris Agreement requires emissions
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Sulfuric acid: the next resource crisis that could stifle green tech and threaten food security
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:26:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/sulfuric-acid-the-next-resource-crisis-that-could-stifle-green-tech-and-threaten-food-security-186765>
"Without sulfur in the form of sulfuric acid, industries would struggle to
produce the phosphorus fertilisers that raise farm yields or extract the
essential metals used in everything from solar panels to electric car
(More...)
Lachlan Murdoch Is Big Mad That Crikey Called Him Out On His Bullshit; So Now He’s Suing To Shut Them Up
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:28:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2022/08/25/lachlan-murdoch-is-big-mad-that-crikey-called-him-out-on-his-bullshit-so-now-hes-suing-to-shut-them-up/>
"Earlier this week, the popular Australian news publication
Crikey published
what it is referring to as “The Lachlan Murdoch letters.” Lachlan Murdoch, as
you likely know, is one of Rupert Murdoch’s sons, and who has increasingly been
(More...)
Opening 10 new oil and gas sites is a win for fossil fuel companies – but a staggering loss for the rest of Australia
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 00:30:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Not all of us have access to safe drinking water. This clever rainwater collector can change that
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:49:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/not-all-of-us-have-access-to-safe-drinking-water-this-clever-rainwater-collector-can-change-that-188800>
"Access to clean drinking water is fundamental to our health and wellbeing, and
a universal human right. But almost 200,000 Australians are still forced to use
water contaminated with unsafe levels of various chemicals and bacteria. The
(More...)
Hunger is increasing worldwide but women bear the brunt of food insecurity
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:49:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/hunger-is-increasing-worldwide-but-women-bear-the-brunt-of-food-insecurity-188906>
"Recent UN data on food insecurity paints a bleak picture of a growing
international problem: global hunger is not only growing but it
disproportionately affects women. Similarly, the international humanitarian aid
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Spare a thought for air-conditioning repair people. As the planet warms, they’re really up against it
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:50:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/spare-a-thought-for-air-conditioning-repair-people-as-the-planet-warms-theyre-really-up-against-it-187143>
"More frequent and extreme weather associated with climate change is creating
uncertainty across society. In particular, it raises challenges for the workers
required to fix and maintain things. In a warming world this includes equipment
(More...)
Russia is fighting three undeclared wars. Its fourth – an internal struggle for Russia itself – might be looming
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:51:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Friday essay: ‘I feel my heart breaking today’ – a climate scientist’s path through grief towards hope
Wed, 14 Sep 2022 12:53:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-i-feel-my-heart-breaking-today-a-climate-scientists-path-through-grief-towards-hope-188589>
"I have spent hundreds of hours trawling through countless UN reports and
scientific papers until my eyes sting and I can no longer absorb any more
information. I feel overwhelmed and saturated with sorrow. As a sensitive
(More...)
We flooded our dating app with bots…to scam scammers
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:40:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://medium.com/@beweinreich/we-flooded-our-dating-app-with-bots-to-scam-scammers-dc84c3f5c89a>
"Let me tell you a little bit about dating apps in 2022.
You meet a nice, young woman named Carolina. After speaking with her for a
(More...)
Download Every iFixit Guide, Free
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:43:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.ifixit.com/News/64006/download-every-ifixit-guide-for-free
"These days the internet may feel pretty ubiquitous. I mean, you’re reading
this online, right? But whether you’re traveling, deployed on a submarine, or
simply living in a rural area, access to the internet is not guaranteed.
(More...)
Vienna’s Albertina Museum Puts 150,000 Digitized Artworks Into the Public Domain: Klimt, Munch, Dürer, and More
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:44:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.openculture.com/2022/08/viennas-albertina-museum-puts-150000-digitized-artworks-into-the-public-domain.html>
"Though it may not figure prominently into the average whirlwind Eurail trip
across the continent, Vienna’s role in the development of European culture as
we know it can hardly be overstated. Granted, the names of none of its cultural
(More...)
The Guardian view on Saudi Arabia’s repression: the rebranding of Riyadh won’t wash
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:45:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/25/the-guardian-view-on-saudi-arabias-repression-the-rebranding-of-riyadh-wont-wash>
"Hosting an Olympics is the “ultimate goal”, Saudi Arabia’s sports minister has
confirmed. Prince Abdulaziz bin Turki al-Faisal was speaking as Anthony Joshua
fought Ukraine’s Oleksandr Usyk in Jeddah on Sunday – and one day after the
(More...)
Finally, a Viral Post Generator for LinkedIn posts so you can spend more time on #career #goals
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 00:47:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/aug/26/finally-a-viral-post-generator-for-linkedin-posts-so-you-can-spend-more-time-on-career-goals>
"I’m so humbled that the Guardian asked me to write an article about the
LinkedIn Viral Post Generator. Humbled, but not surprised, if I’m honest, after
so many years of grinding! #worthit
(More...)
The Biological Causes of Mental Illness Cannot Be Separated From the Social Ones
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:56:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://devonprice.medium.com/the-biological-causes-of-mental-illness-cannot-be-separated-from-the-social-ones-e7609483c4fd>
"When you’re a powerless kid, not one single fuck-up is small. Your security
and emotional wellbeing hangs entirely on the acceptance of the adults and
social systems that surround you. And you really don’t know what misstep will
(More...)
How to destroy a ‘forever chemical’ – scientists are discovering ways to eliminate PFAS, but this growing global health problem isn’t going away soon
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:57:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-to-destroy-a-forever-chemical-scientists-are-discovering-ways-to-eliminate-pfas-but-this-growing-global-health-problem-isnt-going-away-soon-188965>
"PFAS chemicals seemed like a good idea at first. As Teflon, they made pots
easier to clean starting in the 1940s. They made jackets waterproof and carpets
stain-resistant. Food wrappers, firefighting foam, even makeup seemed better
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World EV road trip reveals an Australian market in the slow lane
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:58:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/aug/28/world-ev-road-trip-reveals-an-australian-market-in-the-slow-lane>
"As the recent electric vehicle summit got under way, Dr Jake Whitehead was
sitting in a plane somewhere over the Indian Ocean.
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Thousands of photos captured by everyday Australians reveal the secrets of our marine life as oceans warm
Thu, 15 Sep 2022 12:58:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/thousands-of-photos-captured-by-everyday-australians-reveal-the-secrets-of-our-marine-life-as-oceans-warm-189231>
"As the planet heats up, many marine plants and animals are moving locations to
keep pace with their preferred temperatures. In the Southern Hemisphere, this
means species are setting up home further south.
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The survival of the endangered monarch butterfly depends on conservation beyond borders
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 01:23:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-survival-of-the-endangered-monarch-butterfly-depends-on-conservation-beyond-borders-188289>
"The iconic North American monarch butterfly
Danaus plexippus plexippus was
recently listed in the IUCN’s Red List of Threatened Species, signalling that
its ongoing decline could lead to extinction. The compounding effects of
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Huge News: Biden Administration Announces All Publicly Funded Research Should Be Available For Free To The Public
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 01:25:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2022/08/26/huge-news-biden-administration-announces-all-publicly-funded-research-should-be-available-for-free-to-the-public/>
"Here’s some amazingly good news amidst all of the nonsense of late. On
Thursday, the Office of Science and Technology Policy (OSTP) at the White House
announced that they were updating policy guidance to mandate that all
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The Toothpaste Argument for Universal Basic Income
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 01:26:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.scottsantens.com/the-toothpaste-argument-for-universal-basic-income-ubi-gotz-werner/>
"The following argument is based on the words of the late Götz Werner, who was
a long-time supporter of the concept of unconditional basic income in Germany,
who gained a unique understanding of UBI as a successful businessman and
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NASA’s Artemis 1 mission to the Moon sets the stage for routine space exploration beyond Earth’s orbit – here’s what to expect and why it’s important
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 01:27:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nasas-artemis-1-mission-to-the-moon-sets-the-stage-for-routine-space-exploration-beyond-earths-orbit-heres-what-to-expect-and-why-its-important-189447>
"NASA’s Artemis 1 mission is poised to take a key step toward returning humans
to the Moon after a half-century hiatus. The launch was initially scheduled for
the morning of Aug. 29, 2022 but was postponed due to an issue with one of the
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Get out your glitter and head down the Atlanta Highway – the B-52s are setting out on their final dance party!
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 01:28:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/get-out-your-glitter-and-head-down-the-atlanta-highway-the-b-52s-are-setting-out-on-their-final-dance-party-182934>
"After 45 years together the B-52’s have announced they are unplugging and
de-wigging for their final US tour. “No one likes to throw a party more than we
do, but after almost a half-century on the road, it’s time for one last blowout
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The silence of the owls
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:30:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://knowablemagazine.org/article/technology/2020/how-owls-fly-without-making-a-sound>
"Every owl fancier has a story of the first time they heard an owl — or,
rather, didn’t hear one. It’s unforgettable to see an enormous bird, whose
wingspan can reach more than six feet, slipping through the air without even a
(More...)
Virtually all children infected with COVID-19 show signs of blood vessel damage, study shows
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:31:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://studyfinds.org/children-with-covid-blood-vessel-damage/
"PHILADELPHIA, Pa. — The news about coronavirus and children just got a lot
worse. A troubling study by researchers at the Children’s Hospital of
Philadelphia reports a “high proportion” of children infected with SARS-CoV-2
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Three ways you can stop corporate climate insanity
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:32:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://blorrainesmith.medium.com/three-ways-you-can-stop-corporate-climate-insanity-1200a1da823d>
"If you read another sustainability report touting 25% emissions reductions by
2025 when you know what is needed was more than 100%, decades ago, along with a
complete rethink of business’ relationship with the rest of the natural world
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NZ’s inaction on turtle bycatch in fisheries risks reputational damage – and it’s pushing leatherbacks closer to extinction
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:33:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nzs-inaction-on-turtle-bycatch-in-fisheries-risks-reputational-damage-and-its-pushing-leatherbacks-closer-to-extinction-189042>
"Hundreds of endangered sea turtles have been caught in New Zealand’s
commercial fisheries since 2002, according to a recent report released by the
Department of Conservation (DOC).
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‘Stealth privatisation’ in iconic national parks threatens public access to nature’s health boost
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 11:36:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/stealth-privatisation-in-iconic-national-parks-threatens-public-access-to-natures-health-boost-188063>
"Australia’s national parks in several states are under siege from
privatisation by stealth. Developers are using the lure of ecotourism to build
posh private lodges with exclusive access deep inside many iconic parks.
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Not like udder milk: ‘synthetic’ dairy milk made without cows may be coming to a supermarket near you
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:21:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/not-like-udder-milk-synthetic-dairy-milk-made-without-cows-may-be-coming-to-a-supermarket-near-you-189046>
"The global dairy industry is changing. Among the disruptions is competition
from food alternatives not produced using animals – including potential
challenges posed by synthetic milk.
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‘Matter of national destiny’: China’s energy crisis sees the world’s top emitter investing in more coal
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:22:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Democracies are fragile. Australians must act urgently to safeguard ours
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:23:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/democracies-are-fragile-australians-must-act-urgently-to-safeguard-ours-188580>
"The solicitor-general’s recent finding that former Prime Minister Scott
Morrison’s furtive accrual of ministerial portfolios “fundamentally undermined”
the principles of responsible government has drawn attention to the precarity
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‘If we stop communicating, Putin wins. Propaganda wins’: how a Norwegian organisation is supporting Russian protest art
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:24:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/if-we-stop-communicating-putin-wins-propaganda-wins-how-a-norwegian-organisation-is-supporting-russian-protest-art-186911>
"As an international student at the Bolshoi Ballet Academy in Moscow in 2012, I
remember studying
Rekviem (requiem) by Russian poet Anna Ahkmatova, an elegy
she penned in secret as a tribute to the countless victims of Stalin’s
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We need to change how antibiotics target bugs if we want them to keep working
Fri, 16 Sep 2022 23:25:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-need-to-change-how-antibiotics-target-bugs-if-we-want-them-to-keep-working-183135>
"While much of our attention during the past few years has been focused on
COVID, a more insidious and more dangerous pandemic has been spreading
unabated. This pandemic concerns antimicrobial resistance, which is when
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The Netherlands Is Building an Ark for Its Bees
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:33:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-buzzing-efforts-to-save-the-bees-in-the-netherlands/>
"Summer is here, and some public outdoor spaces in the Dutch city of Utrecht
are a riot of colors: wildflowers in myriad hues of orange, red, yellow and
purple pop in the sun. More than mere beautification projects, these wildflower
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Rewilding the UK, one abandoned lot at a time
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:35:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/rewilding-the-uk-one-abandoned-lot-at-a-time>
"NORWICH, England—“A big thorn bush and a load of brick rubble,” says Sarah
Smith, recalling the pre-pandemic state of her printing company’s yard on the
outskirts of this medieval east England city.
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7-star housing is a step towards zero carbon – but there’s much more to do, starting with existing homes
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:36:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/7-star-housing-is-a-step-towards-zero-carbon-but-theres-much-more-to-do-starting-with-existing-homes-189542>
"Energy-efficiency standards for new homes in Australia are being upgraded for
the first time in a decade. New homes will be required to improve minimum
performance from 6 stars to 7 stars under the Nationwide House Energy Rating
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The US has ruled all taxpayer-funded research must be free to read. What’s the benefit of open access?
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:37:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-us-has-ruled-all-taxpayer-funded-research-must-be-free-to-read-whats-the-benefit-of-open-access-189466>
"Last week, the United States announced an updated policy guidance on open
access that will substantially expand public access to science not just in
America, but worldwide.
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‘One of the most progressive and environmentally conscious legal texts on the planet’: Chile’s proposed constitution and its lessons for Australia
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 12:38:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/one-of-the-most-progressive-and-environmentally-conscious-legal-texts-on-the-planet-chiles-proposed-constitution-and-its-lessons-for-australia-189389>
"Chile may soon be the second country in the world to grant constitutional
rights to nature, under astoundingly progressive reforms proposed by the
government. If approved in the national referendum on 4 September, the new
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Loathe fascism? Then don’t be a health supremacist
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 20:02:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://msteenhagen.medium.com/loathe-fascism-then-dont-be-a-health-supremacist-c8841acdf69>
"Health supremacism is an ideology. Supremacist thinking always starts with an
imaginary division of the world into supposedly ‘superior’ and ‘inferior’
people. Health supremacism is the idea that someone who is deemed ‘healthy’ is
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Germany’s Ultra-Cheap Train Ticket Saved 1.8 Million Tons of CO2
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 20:03:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-08-30/germany-s-ultra-cheap-train-ticket-saved-1-8-million-tons-of-co2>
"Germany’s three-month experiment with super-cheap public transport reduced
carbon dioxide emissions equivalent to powering about 350,000 homes for a year.
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17-Year-Old Invents Low-Cost Machine Learning Software That Can Detect Elephant Poachers
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 20:06:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://mymodernmet.com/anika-puri-elephant-poaching-prevention-software-invention/>
"Despite conservationists’ efforts, animal poaching continues to devastate
vulnerable species. So, when New Yorker Anika Puri came across ivory jewelry at
a market in India four years ago, she felt inspired to do her part in stopping
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This spider-eating, nest-sharing bat was once safe from fire – until the Black Summer burnt its rainforests
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 20:07:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/this-spider-eating-nest-sharing-bat-was-once-safe-from-fire-until-the-black-summer-burnt-its-rainforests-187464>
"Golden-tipped bats are peculiar creatures. By night, they hunt the understorey
for orb-weaving spiders, plucking them carefully from their sticky webs. By
day, they roost in excavated basements at the bottom of nests made by two
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Why do people overshare online? 5 expert tips for avoiding social media scandal
Sat, 17 Sep 2022 20:08:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-do-people-overshare-online-5-expert-tips-for-avoiding-social-media-scandal-189528>
"Social media are increasingly blurring the lines between our personal and
professional lives, leaving us at risk of posting sensitive information that
could have ramifications far beyond our “friends” list.
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When’s the Long Weekend? Whenever You Want
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:09:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/floating-holidays-inclusive-workplaces/>
"London-based entrepreneur Afsaneh Parvizi-Wayne plans to work on Good Friday
next year — so she can take a day off to enjoy Persian New Year in March
instead, a holiday that is more significant to her and her family.
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Inside the ‘Energy Villages’ Powering Germany’s Green Transition
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:10:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/energy-villages-schonau-germany-renewable-power/>
"Walter Falger is a rebel with a cause. A soft-spoken retired policeman with a
passion for beekeeping, he might not look the part in his black reading glasses
and gray polo shirt. But along with a small army of like-minded neighbors in
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Monkeypox – the next global vaccine equity failure?
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:11:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/monkeypox-the-next-global-vaccine-equity-failure-189045>
"Inequitable access to COVID-19 vaccines has turned out to be the catastrophic
moral failure the World Health Organization’s director-general warned about at
the beginning of 2021.
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White, female, and high rates of mental illness: new diversity research offers a snapshot of the publishing industry
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:12:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/white-female-and-high-rates-of-mental-illness-new-diversity-research-offers-a-snapshot-of-the-publishing-industry-189679>
"Books are fundamental to our society: they shape our culture, education and
ideas. To do this well, books should reflect the amazing and varied world we
occupy.
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Mapping food supply chains, nanotech cancer diagnosis, and tracking bushfire recovery winners at 2022 Eureka Prizes
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 06:13:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/mapping-food-supply-chains-nanotech-cancer-diagnosis-and-tracking-bushfire-recovery-winners-at-2022-eureka-prizes-189540>
"A microscope slide that can diagnose cancer, mapping how what we eat affects
the environment, and a volunteer effort tracking bushfire damage. These were
just a few of the scientific projects recognised at the 2022 Australian Museum
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On your bike: If we all cycled like the Dutch, global emissions would drop nearly 700 million tonnes
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:48:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Where We'll End Up Living as the Planet Burns
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:54:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://time.com/6209432/climate-change-where-we-will-live/
"While nations rally to reduce their carbon emissions, and try to adapt at-risk
places to hotter conditions, there is an elephant in the room: for large
portions of the world, local conditions are becoming too extreme and there is
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A climate scientist on the planet’s simultaneous disasters, from Pakistan’s horror floods to Europe’s record drought
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:55:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-climate-scientist-on-the-planets-simultaneous-disasters-from-pakistans-horror-floods-to-europes-record-drought-189626>
"Extreme floods are devastating Pakistan, caused by a combination of heavy
monsoon rains and melting glaciers. While Pakistan is no stranger to deadly
floods, this event is especially shocking with more than 1,100 people dead so
(More...)
Whatever happened to the new no-patent COVID vaccine touted as a global game changer?
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:56:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/08/31/1119947342/whatever-happened-to-the-new-no-patent-covid-vaccine-touted-as-a-global-game-cha>
"Back in January, we told you about a different kind of COVID vaccine that had
just been approved for use in India. The vaccine, called Corbevax, had some
very attractive properties: It's low-cost, easy to make using well-established
(More...)
Reactions to Marin and Albanese show how women’s alcohol consumption is treated differently from men’s
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 14:57:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/reactions-to-marin-and-albanese-show-how-womens-alcohol-consumption-is-treated-differently-from-mens-189454>
"Gendered expectations around alcohol are far from equal. Safety suggestions
around alcohol and even the way that alcohol is marketed are very much
dependent on gendered use and expectations.
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What’s going on with the Greenland ice sheet? It’s losing ice faster than forecast and now irreversibly committed to at least 10 inches of sea level rise
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:50:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/whats-going-on-with-the-greenland-ice-sheet-its-losing-ice-faster-than-forecast-and-now-irreversibly-committed-to-at-least-10-inches-of-sea-level-rise-185590>
"I’m standing at the edge of the Greenland ice sheet, mesmerized by a
mind-blowing scene of natural destruction. A milewide section of glacier front
has fractured and is collapsing into the ocean, calving an immense iceberg.
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Electric on-demand public transport is making a difference in Auckland – now it needs to roll out further
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:50:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/electric-on-demand-public-transport-is-making-a-difference-in-auckland-now-it-needs-to-roll-out-further-189438>
"Earlier this month, New Zealand released a new plan for sustainable public
transport to start shunting transport emissions from currently 39% of total
domestic carbon dioxide production towards net zero.
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The surprising history of how electric vehicles have played the long game and won
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:52:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-surprising-history-of-how-electric-vehicles-have-played-the-long-game-and-won-189127>
"Electric vehicles, we are often told, are the future. A whole range of
carmakers and nations have plans to go electric.
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The Artemis I mission marks the start of a new space race to mine the Moon
Sun, 18 Sep 2022 23:53:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-artemis-i-mission-marks-the-start-of-a-new-space-race-to-mine-the-moon-189536>
"NASA plans to launch the Artemis I lunar mission this Saturday, September 3,
after a first attempt earlier in the week was cancelled at the last minute due
to engine trouble.
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Crypto Is Not Here to Stay
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:33:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://medium.com/@Stephen.Diehl/crypto-is-not-here-to-stay-5671721cf3ac>
"“Crypto is here to stay” is the favorite catchphrase of the reluctant and
resignatory crypto apologists, and yet it is most often muttered with one’s
hands in the air as they refuse to discuss the topic anymore. Under this line
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Hollywood’s Insistence on New Draconian Copyright Rules Is Not About Protecting Artists
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:36:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2022/09/hollywoods-insistence-new-draconian-copyright-rules-not-about-protecting-artists>
'Stop us if you’ve heard these: piracy is driving artists out of business. The
reason they are starving is because no one pays for things, just illegally
downloads them. You wouldn’t steal a car. These arguments are old and being
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Living in Bomb Time — 26
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:39:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://smokingtyger.medium.com/living-in-bomb-time-26-8af20eb51e6a
"I love this graph.
It has issues because it compresses 500my of climate history into just four
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Good news – there’s a clean energy gold rush under way. We’ll need it to tackle energy price turbulence and coal’s exodus
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:43:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The Future Costs of Emissions Are Drastically Higher Than Anticipated, Scientists Say
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 11:46:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-future-costs-of-emissions-are-drastically-higher-than-anticipated-scientists-say>
'The cost inflicted on the world by carbon pollution may be nearly four times
higher than recent estimates, a study said Thursday (Sept. 1), highlighting how
much climate action could save this and future generations.
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Explore the FUN-damentals of coding and computing
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:12:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.humblebundle.com/games/level-up-and-learn-programming-games
"Challenge your brain and have a blast learning with these acclaimed logic and
puzzle games exploring the key concepts of programming, AI, and machine
learning! Build a neural network to communicate with cats in /while True:
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MIT’s New Battery Will Change The World
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:14:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://medium.com/predict/mits-new-battery-will-change-the-world-f922d79e758e>
"The future is battery-powered. All of our next-gen and planet-saving
technology, like solar power and electric vehicles (EVs), require batteries to
function. But as these brilliant pieces of technology become more widely
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UN report on Xinjiang abuses leaves no room for plausible deniability
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:15:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/un-report-on-xinjiang-abuses-leaves-no-room-for-plausible-deniability-189795>
"The Chinese regime’s treatment of Uyghurs and other predominantly Muslim
groups in the province of Xinjiang may constitute crimes against humanity, says
a long-awaited report from the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner
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Cutting COVID isolation and mask mandates will mean more damage to business and health in the long run
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:15:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/cutting-covid-isolation-and-mask-mandates-will-mean-more-damage-to-business-and-health-in-the-long-run-189862>
"From Friday September 9, the isolation requirements for people with COVID and
no symptoms will be cut from seven days to five days. Masks will no longer be
required on domestic flights.
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IPCC reports are a climate science beacon. So why do these scientists say they have to stop?
Mon, 19 Sep 2022 23:16:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2022-09-04/climate-change-ipcc-reports-scientists-withdraw-support/101357920>
"In 1990, scientists from around the world published a report that spelled out
that the climate was changing and that we — human beings — were the cause.
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Wolf Warrior II: what the blockbuster movie tells us about China’s views on Africa
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:20:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/wolf-warrior-ii-what-the-blockbuster-movie-tells-us-about-chinas-views-on-africa-189332>
"The Chinese film
Wolf Warrior II (2017) has been a runaway success – even
though it contains controversial expressions of Chinese nationalism and racist
stereotypes of Africans. It is one of the most commercially successful Chinese
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Why Gorbachev’s legacy still threatens Putin
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:21:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-gorbachevs-legacy-still-threatens-putin-189778>
"Little remains of the legacy of Mikhail Gorbachev, the last Soviet leader and
one of the greatest reformers in Russian history.
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‘Impressive rafting skills’: the 8-million-year old origin story of how rodents colonised Australia
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:22:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/impressive-rafting-skills-the-8-million-year-old-origin-story-of-how-rodents-colonised-australia-189793>
"A single, pregnant rodent floating on driftwood across the treacherous waters
between Asia and New Guinea 8.5 million years ago may be behind the eventual
colonisation of native rodents in Australia, our new research suggests.
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How the world's loneliest tree is helping scientists advance climate change research
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:23:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Better COVID vaccines are on the way. What do they do? And what technology might we see in future?
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 11:26:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/better-covid-vaccines-are-on-the-way-what-do-they-do-and-what-technology-might-we-see-in-future-189531>
"Regulators in Australia and the United States last week approved
Omicron-specific boosters, following approval in the United Kingdom in
mid-August.
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Birds migrate along ancient routes – here are the latest high-tech tools scientists are using to study their amazing journeys
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:22:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/birds-migrate-along-ancient-routes-here-are-the-latest-high-tech-tools-scientists-are-using-to-study-their-amazing-journeys-187967>
"Although it still feels like beach weather across much of North America,
billions of birds have started taking wing for one of nature’s great
spectacles: fall migration. Birds fly south from the northern U.S. and Canada
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‘The entire industry is based on hunches’: is Australian publishing an art, a science or a gamble?
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:23:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-entire-industry-is-based-on-hunches-is-australian-publishing-an-art-a-science-or-a-gamble-189621>
"Jason Epstein was the publisher and editor of authors such as Norman Mailer,
Vladimir Nabokov, Philip Roth and Gore Vidal. In his 2001 book,
Book
Business, he described how the once-relaxed Random House – where authors
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NZ’s most walkable towns and cities ranked: see how your neighbourhood stacks up
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:24:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nzs-most-walkable-towns-and-cities-ranked-see-how-your-neighbourhood-stacks-up-189383>
"If you live in a city or town, you have a mental map of the places you travel
to most. But how accessible are those places, and how long does it take you to
get there? Most of all, could you do everything you need to do without a car?
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Barbara Ehrenreich never stopped trying to change the world
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:24:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/barbara-ehrenreich-never-stopped-trying-to-change-the-world-189953>
"We’ve just lost one of the world’s finest writers about inequality and class –
and the business of being alive in the United States today. Barbara Ehrenreich,
best known for her “classic of social justice literature”,
Nickel and Dimed,
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Male artists dominate galleries. Our research explored if it’s because ‘women don’t paint very well’ – or just discrimination
Tue, 20 Sep 2022 23:26:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Germany's pioneer 'edible city' on the Rhine
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:46:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.dw.com/en/germanys-pioneer-edible-city-on-the-rhine/a-61928579>
'Beneath Andernach's medieval city walls, birds flit among apple, pear and
peach trees. Strawberry plants and heads of lettuce sprout from the soil
alongside patches of herbs and wildflowers.
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Taxes out, subsidies in: Australia and the US are passing major climate bills – without taxing carbon
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:47:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/taxes-out-subsidies-in-australia-and-the-us-are-passing-major-climate-bills-without-taxing-carbon-189555>
"At last, there’s action on climate change. The United States recently passed
its largest climate bill ever. And Australia is set to usher a 43% emissions
target into law this week, although the Greens will try to amend the bill so
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5 virus families that could cause the next pandemic, according to the experts
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:48:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Microplastics are common in homes across 29 countries. New research shows who’s most at risk
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:49:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/microplastics-are-common-in-homes-across-29-countries-new-research-shows-whos-most-at-risk-189051>
"The evidence is clear: microplastics have contaminated every corner of the
globe. We can’t escape exposure to these tiny bits of plastic (less than 5mm
across) in the environment, which includes the homes where people spend most of
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The Sky’s the Limit
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 11:51:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/threatened-california-condors-conservation-success/>
"Marco Wendt still remembers the first time a condor egg moved in his hand. “I
was scheduled for the overnight shift to observe the egg,” says the bird expert
while four massive adult condors doze before him on “Condor Ridge” in the San
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Remote Work Is a Chance to Do Something Meaningful
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:58:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/remote-workers-volunteer-abroad-voluntourism/>
"Kay Bromley hadn’t done any volunteering since she worked in her local thrift
store after high school. But when the IT specialist, now 34 and with two
children, came across an opportunity to work remotely from Robinson Crusoe
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Everyone’s Mad At Cloudflare; Is There Room For Principled Takes On Moderation?
Wed, 21 Sep 2022 23:59:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2022/09/06/everyones-mad-at-cloudflare-is-there-room-for-principled-takes-on-moderation-when-everyone-wants-what-feels-right-to-them/>
"I’m going to do the thing that every so often I feel the need to do: discuss a
topic that is complicated and requires nuanced thinking, but where many people
have strong opinions that leave little room for nuance or discussion. As I’ve
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Antarctic stations are plagued by sexual harassment – it’s time for things to change
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:00:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/antarctic-stations-are-plagued-by-sexual-harassment-its-time-for-things-to-change-189984>
"In October 2017, Antarctic science had its own #MeToo moment.
Science
magazine published a piece on allegations of abuse of female geoscientists in
Antarctica – the most remote environment in the world.
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Nearly 8 million kids lost a parent or primary caregiver to the pandemic
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:01:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/09/06/1121254016/nearly-8-million-kids-lost-a-parent-or-primary-caregiver-to-the-pandemic>
'A new international study estimates that from January 1, 2020, to May, 1,
2022, nearly 8 million kids age 18 and under lost a parent or primary caregiver
to a pandemic-related cause. When the researchers included the deaths of
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How dark is ‘dark advertising’? We audited Facebook, Google and other platforms to find out
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 00:02:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-dark-is-dark-advertising-we-audited-facebook-google-and-other-platforms-to-find-out-189310>
"Once upon a time, most advertisements were public. If we wanted to see what
advertisers were doing, we could easily find it – on TV, in newspapers and
magazines, and on billboards around the city.
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The Key to Reviving Urban Rivers? Recreation, Not Regulation
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:57:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sixthtone.com/news/1010996/the-key-to-reviving-urban-rivers-recreation%2C-not-regulation>
"Unlike Shanghai, London, or Paris, Beijing isn’t built on the banks of a
world-famous body of water. The closest the city has to a Seine or Thames is
probably the Liangma, a short, long-neglected river that flows from downtown
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The British Schools Reinventing Themselves as Refugee Sanctuaries
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:58:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/these-uk-schools-offer-a-lesson-in-welcoming-refugee-students/>
"When Ukrainian refugees arrived in England earlier this year following
Russia’s invasion and children started joining schools, primary teacher Anne
Flude was shocked by the fanfare surrounding some of the newly enrolled pupils.
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Meghan Markle’s podcast sparked a global discussion around colourism. What is it and how does it look in Australia?
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 11:59:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/meghan-markles-podcast-sparked-a-global-discussion-around-colourism-what-is-it-and-how-does-it-look-in-australia-189864>
"During a recent podcast from Meghan Markle’s weekly series
Archetypes, the
Duchess of Sussex briefly riffed with Mariah Carey about their shared
experiences of “colourism”.
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Sophie Cunningham’s pandemic novel admits literature can’t save us – but treasures it for trying
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:01:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/sophie-cunninghams-pandemic-novel-admits-literature-cant-save-us-but-treasures-it-for-trying-187724>
"
Review: This Devastating Fever – Sophie Cunningham (Ultimo)
“How good are novels!” So thinks protagonist Alice Fox in
This Devastating
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We pay billions to subsidise Australia’s fossil fuel industry. This makes absolutely no economic sense
Thu, 22 Sep 2022 12:01:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-pay-billions-to-subsidise-australias-fossil-fuel-industry-this-makes-absolutely-no-economic-sense-189866>
"Fossil fuel subsidies from major economies including Australia reached close
to US$700 billion in 2021, almost doubling from 2020, according to new analysis
by the International Energy Agency and OECD.
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The world's first hydrogen-powered passenger trains are here
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 01:10:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/article/coradia-ilint-hydrogen-trains/
"(CNN) — The future of environmentally friendly travel might just be here —
and it's Germany that's leading the charge, with the first ever rail line to be
entirely run on hydrogen-powered trains, starting from Wednesday.
(More...)
Who is the author "JC Shakespeare"?
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 01:12:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://shkspr.mobi/blog/2022/08/who-is-the-author-jc-shakespeare/
"Knowledge graphs are tricky beasts to create. Trying to extract semantic
metadata from documents is a gargantuan task. Mix them together and you have a
recipe for disaster.
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Poorly ventilated buildings are allowed under Australia rules – it’s time to fix it
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 01:13:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/poorly-ventilated-buildings-are-allowed-under-australia-rules-its-time-to-fix-it-189229>
"If COVID-19 had taught us anything it surely must be that poorly ventilated
buildings can be a health hazard. Yet due to a weakness in current rules they
continue to be built.
(More...)
Can We Save A Truly Global Internet?
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 01:14:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2022/09/07/can-we-save-a-truly-global-internet/>
"As we’ve been noting for years now, the global internet is at risk. China
walled off its part of the internet early on, and other authoritarian regimes
followed suit, with Russia and Iran taking the lead. But, at the same time,
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An intense marine heat wave is setting ocean temperature records in the North Atlantic
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 01:16:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Why Totino’s Needs 25 Ways to Make Pizza Rolls
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 12:50:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/08/31/business/totinos-pizza-rolls-ingredients.html
"It takes about 21 ingredients to make a Totino’s pizza roll, the bite-size
snack that soared in popularity during the pandemic as people sought
easy-to-make meals.
(More...)
AOC's Fight for the Future
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:05:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.gq.com/story/alexandria-ocasio-cortez-october-cover-profile
"For her first two years in Washington, Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez walked the few
blocks from her apartment to her congressional office nearly every morning, a
routine she felt forced to change after a treasonous mob stormed the Capitol.
(More...)
British investors could sue Australia over climate action if UK joins trans-Pacific trade pact
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:07:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/british-investors-could-sue-australia-over-climate-action-if-uk-joins-trans-pacific-trade-pact-190049>
"British oil and gas miner Rockhopper Explorations last month won £210 million
plus interest (about A$360 million) in compensation over Italy’s 2015 ban on
oil and gas drilling within its territorial seas.
(More...)
Just One Ocean Is Absorbing Nearly All The Excess Heat. The Effects May Be Profound
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:09:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sciencealert.com/just-one-ocean-is-absorbing-nearly-all-the-excess-heat-the-effects-may-be-profound>
"Over the last 50 years, the oceans have been working in overdrive to slow
global warming, absorbing about 40 percent of our carbon dioxide emissions, and
over 90 percent of the excess heat trapped in the atmosphere.
(More...)
A lost world returns with a warning
Fri, 23 Sep 2022 13:12:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2022-09-08/cathedral-in-the-desert-colorado-river-crisis/101407422>
"It’s just gone 7am at Bullfrog Marina and the morning air is fresh and full of
anticipation. Later, temperatures on Lake Powell, America’s second-largest
reservoir, will soar into the mid-40s. The recreational boaters who have long
(More...)
Prison turns life upside down – giving low-risk prisoners longer to prepare for their sentences would benefit everyone
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:05:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/prison-turns-life-upside-down-giving-low-risk-prisoners-longer-to-prepare-for-their-sentences-would-benefit-everyone-189382>
"Almost everyone who’s moved house has a story to tell – the truck was too
small, the power got cut off too soon, the cat got lost on the day. Moving
house can be stressful, but the better prepared you are, the higher the chances
(More...)
Have you heard soy is linked to cancer risk or can ‘feminise’ men? Here’s what the science really says
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:07:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/have-you-heard-soy-is-linked-to-cancer-risk-or-can-feminise-men-heres-what-the-science-really-says-186813>
"Soy is common in many Asian cuisines, and is growing more popular in Western
countries as many people aim for predominantly plant-based diets. It offers
many potential health benefits and is generally cheaper than meat.
(More...)
We asked Australian children what they needed from their communities. Here’s what they said
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:08:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-asked-australian-children-what-they-needed-from-their-communities-heres-what-they-said-189772>
"What does a “fair go” look like for Australian children? We asked 130 children
aged between seven and 13 years what makes communities strong, supportive, and
fair.
(More...)
Labor’s climate change bill is set to become law – but 3 important measures are missing
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:09:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/labors-climate-change-bill-is-set-to-become-law-but-3-important-measures-are-missing-190102>
"As of Wednesday night, Labor’s climate change bill was poised to pass the
Senate after the government agreed to amendments proposed by independent
senator David Pocock to improve accountability and transparency.
(More...)
Heat pumps can cut your energy costs by up to 90%. It’s not magic, just a smart use of the laws of physics
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 00:10:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/heat-pumps-can-cut-your-energy-costs-by-up-to-90-its-not-magic-just-a-smart-use-of-the-laws-of-physics-185711>
"Heat pumps are becoming all the rage around a world that has to slash carbon
emissions rapidly while cutting energy costs. In buildings, they replace space
heating and water heating – and provide cooling as a bonus.
(More...)
Why Ms. Marvel matters so much to Muslim, South Asian fans
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:45:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-ms-marvel-matters-so-much-to-muslim-south-asian-fans-184613>
"The Disney+ TV show featuring Ms. Marvel, also known as Kamala Khan — the
first Muslim superheroine of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), launched June
8 — and the internet has been alight with discussions about the lovable titular
(More...)
As countries ranging from Indonesia to Mexico aim to attract digital nomads, locals say ‘not so fast’
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:46:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/as-countries-ranging-from-indonesia-to-mexico-aim-to-attract-digital-nomads-locals-say-not-so-fast-189283>
"Should your community welcome digital nomads – individuals who work remotely,
allowing them freedom to bounce from country to country?
(More...)
Flooding in Pakistan shows that climate adaptation requires international support and regional co-operation
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:47:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/flooding-in-pakistan-shows-that-climate-adaptation-requires-international-support-and-regional-co-operation-189853>
"The monsoon flooding in Pakistan has been referred to as a “monsoon on
steroids” and described as a “monster monsoon.” These names reflect the wide
devastation it has caused.
(More...)
With better standards, we could make plastics endlessly useful – and slash waste. Here’s how
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:47:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/with-better-standards-we-could-make-plastics-endlessly-useful-and-slash-waste-heres-how-189985>
"If you flip over a plastic food container, you’ll see tiny writing on it –
something like “AS 2070”. This means the product meets the Australian standard
for plastics safe to use for food.
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World on brink of five ‘disastrous’ climate tipping points, study finds
Sat, 24 Sep 2022 11:49:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/sep/08/world-on-brink-five-climate-tipping-points-study-finds>
"The climate crisis has driven the world to the brink of multiple “disastrous”
tipping points, according to a major study.
(More...)
Ukrainian Librarian, 81, Salvages Books From Ruined School As New Academic Year Begins
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:52:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.rferl.org/a/ukrainian-librarian-81-salvages-books-from-ruined-school-as-new-academic-year-begins/32021180.html>
'An 81-year-old librarian is rescuing books from her ruined school in eastern
Ukraine in order to give them to students. Raisa Krupchenko says "it's
impossible to live without literature." Almost 1,900 schools have been damaged
(More...)
Digital nomads have rejected the office and now want to replace the nation state. But there is a darker side to this quest for global freedom
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:53:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/digital-nomads-have-rejected-the-office-and-now-want-to-replace-the-nation-state-but-there-is-a-darker-side-to-this-quest-for-global-freedom-189835>
"In June 2022 Balaji Srinivasan, former chief technology officer of the
Coinbase cryptocurrency exchange, published an ebook entitled
The Network
State: How To Start a New Country. It is the latest in a flurry of utopian
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From microbes to forest bathing, here are 4 ways healing nature is vital to our recovery from COVID-19
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:54:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/from-microbes-to-forest-bathing-here-are-4-ways-healing-nature-is-vital-to-our-recovery-from-covid-19-188458>
"It’s been more than two years since the World Health Organization declared the
COVID-19 pandemic. Each of us vividly recalls the first confirmed cases being
reported in our home towns. COVID-19 spread across the planet at lightning
(More...)
Pakistan floods: will rich nations ever pay for climate loss and damage?
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:55:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/pakistan-floods-will-rich-nations-ever-pay-for-climate-loss-and-damage-190127>
"A third of the country underwater. Crops washed away. Some 33 million people
homeless. Billions of dollars of damage. A looming food crisis. And still the
unprecedented rains come. Pakistan’s mega-monsoon dumped up to 700% of the
(More...)
Climate scientists are becoming climate activists as governments fail to heed warnings
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 05:56:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Australia finally has new climate laws. Now, let’s properly consider the astounding social cost of carbon
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:09:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-finally-has-new-climate-laws-now-lets-properly-consider-the-astounding-social-cost-of-carbon-190050>
"The federal government’s climate change bill passed the Senate on Thursday.
Among the mandates in the new Climate Change Act are assessments of the social,
employment and economic benefits of climate change policies.
(More...)
3 ways the fossil fuel industry failed women (and how clean energy can learn from its mistakes)
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:10:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/3-ways-the-fossil-fuel-industry-failed-women-and-how-clean-energy-can-learn-from-its-mistakes-189965>
"A crucial outcome of Australia’s jobs summit last week was the commitment to
review programs aimed at boosting the number of women in science, technology,
engineering and mathematics (STEM) careers.
(More...)
When does COVID become long COVID? And what’s happening in the body when symptoms persist? Here’s what we’ve learnt so far
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:11:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
My daughter is trans. She was nearly taken away from me because I let her transition
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:12:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/09/transgender-daughter-investigation-legal-protection>
"One autumn day in 2011, an investigator from our state’s department of
children and families knocked on our door. At the time we lived in a
conservative state in the American south. Someone had made an anonymous
(More...)
Scientists Studying Earth's Trees Issue a Stark Warning to Humanity
Sun, 25 Sep 2022 15:13:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sciencealert.com/scientists-studying-earths-trees-issue-a-stark-warning-to-humanity>
"From soaring coastal redwoods to dinosaur-era Wollemi pines and firs that make
the perfect Christmas trees, even our most revered woody plants are in an awful
lot of trouble.
(More...)
New malaria vaccine is world-changing, say scientists
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:05:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/health-62797776
'A malaria vaccine with "world-changing" potential has been developed by
scientists at the University of Oxford.
(More...)
How Peace Activists Are Beating the U.S. Military at its Own (Video) Game
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:07:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://progressive.org/latest/peace-video-games-military-recruitment-gallagher-091022/>
"[...] starting in 2018, the military, struggling to meet enlistment goals,
began invading gaming communities as part of a larger, digital-first strategy.
Recruiters who had once stalked school assemblies and shopping malls began
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Cancer breakthrough is a ‘wake-up’ call on danger of air pollution
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:08:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2022/sep/10/cancer-breakthrough-is-a-wake-up-call-on-danger-of-air-pollution>
"Scientists have uncovered how air pollution causes lung cancer in
groundbreaking research that promises to rewrite our understanding of the
disease.
(More...)
Ship shape: a classic art deco villa in Belgium with a touch of oceanic chic
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:09:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2022/sep/11/ship-shape-inside-an-art-deco-villa-in-belgium>
"Yves Plançon, a French property developer who calls himself a “collector of
houses”, was searching for a house in Brussels when he came across Villa
Gaverzicht for sale in the province of Waregem, west of the Belgian capital.
(More...)
One year on, El Salvador’s Bitcoin experiment has proven a spectacular failure
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 00:10:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/one-year-on-el-salvadors-bitcoin-experiment-has-proven-a-spectacular-failure-190229>
"A year ago, El Salvador became the first country to make Bitcoin legal tender
– alongside the US dollar, which the Central American country adopted in 2001
to replace its own currency, the colón.
(More...)
WHO Director-General congratulates Togo on becoming first country to eliminate four neglected tropical diseases
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:18:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.who.int/news/item/22-08-2022-who-director-general-congratulates-togo-on-becoming-first-country-to-eliminate-four-neglected-tropical-diseases>
"WHO Director-General, Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, today extended his
congratulations to the Republic of Togo, as it was confirmed that the West
African country had become the first country to eliminate four devastating
(More...)
I’m a psychologist – and I believe we’ve been told devastating lies about mental health
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:19:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2022/sep/06/psychologist-devastating-lies-mental-health-problems-politics>
"We are living, we’re told, through a “mental health crisis”. Mental health
services cannot cope with the explosion of demand over the past two years: 1.6
million people are on waiting lists, while another 8 million need help but
(More...)
Why aren't businesses recovering e-waste value?
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:20:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.technologydecisions.com.au/content/it-management/news/why-aren-t-businesses-recovering-e-waste-value--540889248>
"Only 50% of senior IT business leaders recognise the potential economic value
of their organisation’s e-waste, according to a new report from Lenovo.
(More...)
Ghost islands of the Arctic: The world’s ‘northern-most island’ isn’t the first to be erased from the map
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:21:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ghost-islands-of-the-arctic-the-worlds-northern-most-island-isnt-the-first-to-be-erased-from-the-map-189946>
"In 2021, an expedition off the icy northern Greenland coast spotted what
appeared to be a previously uncharted island. It was small and gravelly, and it
was declared a contender for the title of the most northerly known land mass in
(More...)
The climate crisis is real – but overusing terms like ‘crisis’ and ‘emergency’ comes with risk
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 12:21:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-climate-crisis-is-real-but-overusing-terms-like-crisis-and-emergency-comes-with-risk-188750>
"“Crisis” is an incredibly potent word, so it’s interesting to witness the way
the phrase “climate crisis” has become part of the
lingua franca.
(More...)
Diseases India eradicated: Important healthcare achievement of the country in the last 75 years
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:55:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.timesnownews.com/health/diseases-india-eradicated-important-healthcare-achievement-of-the-country-in-the-last-75-years-article-93489251>
"New Delhi: As the countdown to India celebrating 75 glorious years of
independence draws closer the remarkable journey is a constant reminder of the
fact that the country has come a long way.
(More...)
Jal Jeevan Mission: 52% rural households covered, tap water mission in key phase
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:56:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.hindustantimes.com/india-news/jal-jeevan-mission-52-rural-households-covered-tap-water-mission-in-key-phase-101660932646133.html>
"When Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Jal Jeevan Mission in 2019, an
ambitious programme to put piped water in all of India’s roughly 192 million
rural households by 2024, only about one-sixth had the luxury of doorstep-water
(More...)
Q&A: Adele Goldberg on the Legacy of Smalltalk
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:59:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://spectrum.ieee.org/qa-adele-goldberg-on-the-legacy-of-smalltalk
"Smalltalk is one of the most influential programming languages, inspiring the
object-oriented programming paradigm; the world of graphical user interfaces;
and live coding, which allows you to modify your code while it’s running and
(More...)
War in Ukraine: has the time for EU enlargement arrived?
Mon, 26 Sep 2022 23:59:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/war-in-ukraine-has-the-time-for-eu-enlargement-arrived-188398>
"Russia’s war of aggression against Ukraine has upended the European order as
we know it, and that was even before the Nord Stream 1 gas pipeline was cut
off. While the bloc gets down to grappling with the unfolding energy crisis,
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Niger Delta oil spills bring poverty, low crop yields to farmers
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 00:01:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.aljazeera.com/features/2022/9/9/niger-delta-oil-spills-bring-poverty-low-crop-yields-to-farmers>
"Yenagoa, Nigeria – This June, Aibakuro Warder was disappointed by the size of
the yam and cassava tubers she harvested from her farms in Ikarama, a community
in the southernmost Nigerian state of Bayelsa. Most were tiny and in some
(More...)
How Facebook Is Saving Snakes
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:19:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/how-facebook-is-saving-snakes/>
"When Allison Baker moved to what she calls “snake heaven,” a home on 2.5 acres
just outside of Dallas–Fort Worth, Tex., her greatest fear was a dangerous
encounter between her young children and one of heaven's residents. Baker's
(More...)
How Japan Won its ‘Traffic War’
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:21:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-09-06/what-drove-japan-s-remarkable-traffic-safety-turnaround>
"In mid-August, the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration announced
that the surge in American traffic deaths is continuing: An estimated 9,560
people died on US roadways in the first quarter of 2022, 7% more than a year
(More...)
You’re Living In The True Golden Age Of Television. Enjoy It, Because It’s About To End.
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:23:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2022/09/12/youre-living-in-the-true-golden-age-of-television-enjoy-it-because-its-about-to-end/>
"To be clear, the shift from traditional cable television to streaming TV has
been a
very good thing. Consumers had grown irritated with bloated, expensive
bundles of channels they never watched, and customer service that was literally
(More...)
Now, we begin: 10 simple ways to make Australia’s climate game truly next-level
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:25:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/now-we-begin-10-simple-ways-to-make-australias-climate-game-truly-next-level-190427>
"Australia last week moved to tackle the climate crisis when federal parliament
passed Labor’s climate bill. But the new law is just the first step. Over the
next eight years to 2030, we must get on a steep trajectory of emissions
(More...)
Humans And Cockatoos Are Embroiled in an Escalating 'Arms Race' in Australia
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 11:28:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sciencealert.com/humans-and-cockatoos-are-embroiled-in-an-escalating-arms-race-in-australia>
"Australia's crafty, sulphur-crested cockatoos (
Cacatua galerita) appear to
have entered an "innovation arms race" with humans, scientists say, as the two
species spar over the rubbish in roadside bins.
(More...)
9 Park Success Stories Advocates Made Possible
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:44:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npca.org/articles/3230-9-park-success-stories-advocates-made-possible>
"In the summer of 2020, conservationists around the country cheered when the
Great American Outdoors Act overwhelmingly passed Congress with bipartisan
majorities, authorizing billions of dollars for needed repairs at national
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12 Ways the Inflation Reduction Act Will Benefit Birds and People
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:46:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.audubon.org/news/12-ways-inflation-reduction-act-will-benefit-birds-and-people>
"The name doesn’t make it obvious, but the Inflation Reduction Act is the most
significant climate legislation ever to become law. It also does a lot of other
important things. Here are 12 ways this bill benefits birds, people, and the
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Where is your seafood really from? We’re using ‘chemical fingerprinting’ to fight seafood fraud and illegal fishing
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:46:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Is job insecurity really the great motivator some managers believe it is? We crunched the numbers to find out
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:47:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/is-job-insecurity-really-the-great-motivator-some-managers-believe-it-is-we-crunched-the-numbers-to-find-out-189972>
"Former General Electric chief executive Jack Welch famously promoted the
“20-70-10” system to increase labour productivity. Managers were asked to rank
employees on a bell curve; the top 20% received rewards, while the bottom 10%
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Sneezing with hay fever? Native plants aren’t usually the culprit
Tue, 27 Sep 2022 23:48:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/sneezing-with-hay-fever-native-plants-arent-usually-the-culprit-190336>
"Pollen grains are the tiny reproductive structures that move genetic material
between flower parts, individual flowers on the same plant or a nearby member
of the same species. They are typically lightweight structures easily carried
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Marine conservation effort in U.S. Virgin Islands aids key fish species, research finds
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:05:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://phys.org/news/2022-07-marine-effort-virgin-islands-aids.html
"A more than 30-year marine conservation effort in the U.S. Virgin Islands
helped aid the recovery of a fish species important in commercial, recreational
and subsistence fisheries, a new Oregon State University study found.
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Solving the climate crisis will help both ‘sacrifice zones’ and ‘cute’ puffins
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:06:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.ehn.org/environmental-justice-puffins-2658170000.html
"When I tell bird-loving audiences what puffins mean to me, I start with the
expected.
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Australia is failing on electric vehicles. California shows it’s possible to pick up the pace
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:07:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-is-failing-on-electric-vehicles-california-shows-its-possible-to-pick-up-the-pace-189871>
"Among the many similarities between California and Australia, both are
impacted by bushfires and climate change, and both are home to larger cars and
trucks than is the norm in developed countries. They are dissimilar, though,
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Scientists are divining the future of Earth’s ice-covered oceans at their harsh fringes
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:08:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/scientists-are-divining-the-future-of-earths-ice-covered-oceans-at-their-harsh-fringes-189393>
"One of the harshest and most dynamic regions on Earth is the marginal ice zone
– the place where ocean waves meet sea ice, which is formed by freezing of the
ocean’s surface.
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‘He was deadly, a deadly man’: remembering the incredible life and work of Uncle Jack Charles
Wed, 28 Sep 2022 10:09:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The super-rich ‘preppers’ planning to save themselves from the apocalypse
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:04:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2022/sep/04/super-rich-prepper-bunkers-apocalypse-survival-richest-rushkoff>
"As a humanist who writes about the impact of digital technology on our lives,
I am often mistaken for a futurist. The people most interested in hiring me for
my opinions about technology are usually less concerned with building tools
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Iranian authorities plan to use facial recognition to enforce new hijab law
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:08:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2022/sep/05/iran-government-facial-recognition-technology-hijab-law-crackdown>
"The Iranian government is planning to use facial recognition technology on
public transport to identify women who are not complying with a strict new law
on wearing the hijab, as the regime continues its increasingly punitive
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Human development falling behind in ninety per cent of countries: UN report
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:11:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://news.un.org/en/story/2022/09/1126121
"The 2021/22
Human Development Report (HDR) – which is entitled “Uncertain
Times, Unsettled Lives: Shaping our Future in a Transforming World” – paints a
picture of a global society lurching from crisis to crisis, and which risks
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Floating Solar Farms Are a Game Changer
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:12:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/floating-solar-farms-green-energy-portugal/>
"The sun’s power is virtually infinite — opportunities to collect and make use
of it are not. As demand for renewable energy increases, so does the need for
places to generate it.
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How do we make workplaces work for autistic people?
Thu, 29 Sep 2022 12:13:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-do-we-make-workplaces-work-for-autistic-people-189572>
"The unemployment rate in Australia for autistic people is 34.1%, according to
the most recent data. This is more than three times the rate for people with
disability (10.3%) and almost eight times the rate of people without disability
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How a St. Louis church is teaching teens to fly. ‘It really changed everything for me.’
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 02:59:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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How Two Former Debt Collectors Made $6.7 Billion in Medical Debt Disappear
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:00:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/rip-medical-debt-forgives-billions-of-dollars/>
"Soon after giving birth to a daughter two months premature, Terri Logan
received a bill from the hospital. She recoiled from the string of numbers
separated by commas.
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Harpoons, robots and lasers: how to capture defunct satellites and other space junk and bring it back to Earth
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:01:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/harpoons-robots-and-lasers-how-to-capture-defunct-satellites-and-other-space-junk-and-bring-it-back-to-earth-189698>
"More than half of the thousands of satellites in orbit are now defunct, and
this accumulation of floating space debris has been described as a “fatal
problem” for current and future space missions and human space travel.
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US takes a renewed interest in the Pacific – and China’s role in it
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:02:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/us-takes-a-renewed-interest-in-the-pacific-and-chinas-role-in-it-190053>
"If you are trying to find traces of the United States’ long and layered ties
with the Pacific Islands in Washington D.C., you need to look hard. Apart from
the names of iconic battles chiselled into the Washington Mall’s second world
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Forest Islands in The Amazon Host Unique Ecosystems, But They're Doomed
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 03:03:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sciencealert.com/forest-islands-in-the-amazon-host-unique-ecosystems-but-theyre-doomed>
"Built in the 1980s, the Balbina Dam is one of dozens of large dams across
rivers in the Amazon Basin. Such dams might leave behind seemingly green
patches of forest, but our new research has shown these disconnected patches of
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The certainty of ever-growing living standards we grew up with under Queen Elizabeth is at an end
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:59:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-certainty-of-ever-growing-living-standards-we-grew-up-with-under-queen-elizabeth-is-at-an-end-190425>
"Much has been written about how, with the passing of the Queen, we have lost
one of our last continuing links to the second world war.
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Inside the mind of a sceptic: the ‘mental gymnastics’ of climate change denial
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 12:59:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/inside-the-mind-of-a-sceptic-the-mental-gymnastics-of-climate-change-denial-189645>
"The numbers of climate sceptics are dwindling. But they remain a noisy and at
times powerful minority that continues to have political influence. This group
is unmoved by the near-universal agreement among scientists on the reality and
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‘Too hard to get to work’: climate change is making workers’ lives more difficult
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:01:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/too-hard-to-get-to-work-climate-change-is-making-workers-lives-more-difficult-190442>
"“Work” – broadly defined – is what allows society to function. Like other old
certainties, it is under threat from climate change.
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Idaho’s Far Right Suffers Election Loss to 18-Year-Old Climate Activist
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:03:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://theintercept.com/2022/09/13/idaho-boise-school-board-election/
"The nationwide campaign to stifle discussions of race and gender in public
schools through misinformation and bullying suffered a reversal in Idaho on
Monday, when a high school senior vocally opposed to book bans and smears
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Billionaire No More: Patagonia Founder Gives Away the Company
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 13:04:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/14/climate/patagonia-climate-philanthropy-chouinard.html>
"A half century after founding the outdoor apparel maker Patagonia, Yvon
Chouinard, the eccentric rock climber who became a reluctant billionaire with
his unconventional spin on capitalism, has given the company away.
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Indonesia announces plan to protect 10% of its seas by 2030, and 30% by 2045
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:16:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/08/indonesia-announces-plan-to-protect-10-of-its-seas-by-2030-and-30-by-2045/>
"JAKARTA — Indonesia plans to expand protection of its seas to cover an area
nearly the size of Germany by 2030 — and then tripling it by 2045.
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It Was War. Then, a Rancher’s Truce With Some Pesky Beavers Paid Off.
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:17:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nytimes.com/2022/09/06/climate/climate-change-beavers.html
"WELLS, Nev. — Horace Smith blew up a lot of beaver dams in his life.
A rancher here in northeastern Nevada, he waged war against the animals,
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The Whitewash is a scathing, hilarious satire of Asian misrepresentation in Hollywood
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:19:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The New COVID Subvariant BA.4.6 Is Spreading. Here's What We Know
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:20:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-new-covid-subvariant-ba-4-6-is-spreading-heres-what-we-know>
"BA.4.6, a subvariant of the Omicron COVID variant which has been quickly
gaining traction in the US, is now confirmed to be spreading in the UK.
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4 ways the world messed up its pandemic response — and 3 fixes to do better next time
Fri, 30 Sep 2022 23:22:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2022/09/14/1123016479/global-pandemic-response-lessons-lancet-commission>
"A new report issued by the Lancet Commission looks at the first two years of
the pandemic to consider what the world did right (spoiler: not much), what the
world got wrong, and how we can end this public health emergency and prepare
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