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Jamaican delegates arrive in UK to hand slavery reparations petition to King Charles
Wed, 9 Sep 2026 03:48:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/sep/06/jamaica-slavery-reparations-petition-king-charles>
"A landmark petition is to be handed to King Charles by Jamaica over slavery
reparations, aiming to confront historical crimes that still disadvantage
former British colonies, the Caribbean nation’s culture minister has said.
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SolarWindow launches 0.85 mm-thick, self-adhesive solar film
Wed, 9 Sep 2026 03:47:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.pv-magazine.com/2026/08/27/https-www-pv-magazine-com-2026-08-27-solarwindow-launches-flexible-self-adhesive-solar-film/>
"US-based SolarWindow Technologies has announced the commercial launch of
ElectroFlex, an ultra-thin, flexible solar product designed to generate
electricity on flat and curved surfaces.
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Nearly impossible? How Fairphone built the ethical, repairable Fairphone Gen 6+
Wed, 9 Sep 2026 03:46:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2026/09/nearly-impossible-how-fairphone-built-the-ethical-repairable-fairphone-gen-6/>
"Smartphone longevity didn’t used to matter. In the past, before you could wear
out or break a phone, there was always some shiny new thing to buy. Today, we
expect our smartphones to go the distance, but they’ve also become less
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What Brazil’s supercentenarians can teach us about living to 120
Wed, 9 Sep 2026 03:45:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.positive.news/society/what-brazils-supercentenarians-can-teach-us-about-living-to-120/>
"It’s 8am on Rio de Janeiro’s Ipanema beach, and another day in the ‘Marvellous
City’ is stirring.
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Can the Israeli military be trusted to investigate itself? Evidence shows genuine accountability is rare
Wed, 9 Sep 2026 03:44:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/can-the-israeli-military-be-trusted-to-investigate-itself-evidence-shows-genuine-accountability-is-rare-290142>
"Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese says it’s an “outrage” the Israeli
Defense Forces (IDF) have decided not to open a criminal investigation into the
Israeli strikes that killed an Australian aid worker, Zomi Frankcom, and six of
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How London’s low emissions zone is helping children breathe easier
Wed, 9 Sep 2026 03:43:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.positive.news/environment/londons-ulez-linked-to-healthier-lung-growth-in-children/>
"When London introduced its ultra-low emission zone (Ulez) in April 2019, the
aim was to cut traffic pollution and protect the health of the people breathing
it. For years, evidence of its impact has largely come from roadside monitors,
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Why is NZ spending far more on responding to climate disasters than on reducing future risk?
Tue, 8 Sep 2026 20:26:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/why-is-nz-spending-far-more-on-responding-to-climate-disasters-than-on-reducing-future-risk-289485>
"New Zealand is not on track to adapt to growing climate risks, nor is it
cutting emissions quickly enough, according to the latest reports issued by the
Climate Change Commission.
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Kermit the Frog Was Just Trying to Put on a Variety Show. Fifty Years Later, the Muppets Are Some of the Biggest Stars in Television History
Tue, 8 Sep 2026 20:25:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smithsonian-institution/kermit-the-frog-was-just-trying-to-put-on-a-variety-show-fifty-years-later-the-muppets-are-some-of-the-biggest-stars-in-television-history-180989451/>
"The curtain opens on a Muppet named Gonzo, framed by a ladder and a ghost
light. The scruffy blue creature has decided to leave “The Muppet Show” to
become a movie star, and this is his farewell act. As he performs a wistful
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The unlikely rise of the sea shanty band
Tue, 8 Sep 2026 20:24:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.positive.news/lifestyle/the-unlikely-rise-of-the-sea-shanty-band/>
"Sitting on the top deck of the RNLI station at Newhaven on England’s south
coast, Tony Lewis is surrounded by atmospheric charts, historic photos and
models of old lifeboats. He is chatting to me with half an eye on the harbour,
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An alternative health treatment killed Hannah’s cousin. Now she’s on a mission to warn others
Tue, 8 Sep 2026 20:23:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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