Glass Wings Blog: April 2024
Hannah Gadsby on culture wars, pot-stirring and Picasso: ‘I created that circus. I don’t need to watch it’
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 12:41:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/mar/04/hannah-gadsby-gender-agenda-netflix-comedy-special-interview>
"Hannah Gadsby would like to set one thing straight: nearly six years after the
viral success of
Nanette, they’re still getting their head around how that
breakthrough moment reshaped their world.
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Billionaires are building bunkers and buying islands. But are they prepping for the apocalypse – or pioneering a new feudalism?
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 12:53:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/billionaires-are-building-bunkers-and-buying-islands-but-are-they-prepping-for-the-apocalypse-or-pioneering-a-new-feudalism-223987>
"In December 2023,
WIRED reported that Mark Zuckerberg, the billionaire CEO
of Meta and one of the foremost architects of today’s social-media-dominated
world, has been buying up large swathes of the Hawaiian island Kauai.
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Brain tumour patient had Centrelink payments suspended while in hospital recovering from surgery
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 12:55:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/04/centrelink-payments-suspension-jobseeker-brain-tumour-patient-service-victoria>
"A jobseeker is calling for an overhaul to the way suspensions are handled
after his Centrelink payments were suspended while he was in hospital
recovering from brain surgery.
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What’s up with the constant gaming layoffs in 2024?
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 12:56:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://thredmedia.medium.com/whats-up-with-the-constant-gaming-layoffs-in-2024-5b2fe9a3139e>
"By 2027, the gaming industry is slated to be worth a staggering $282 billion.
That said, what on Earth is going on with the continuous layoffs being reported
across major publishers?
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New Research Reveals: The New York Bight Is an Important Year-Round Habitat for Endangered Fin Whales
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 12:57:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Glitter Has a Dark Side, And It's Causing Even More Harm Than We Realized
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 12:59:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.sciencealert.com/glitter-has-a-dark-side-and-its-causing-even-more-harm-than-we-realized>
"All that glitters is not gold. Actual glitter, for instance, can be a
surprisingly harmful environmental pollutant, as a new study demonstrates.
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This is How We Cope
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 19:16:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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How climate change is altering Sami language
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 19:17:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240228-climate-change-is-altering-this-arctic-language>
'Pentti Pieski, a translator and tourism entrepreneur from Utsjoki in the far
north of Finland, loves going out in his boat to fish for wild Atlantic salmon.
For the past three years, however, he hasn't been able to go, as Finland and
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Los Angeles Just Proved How Spongy a City Can Be
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 19:19:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.wired.com/story/los-angeles-just-proved-how-spongy-a-city-can-be/>
"Earlier this month, the future fell on Los Angeles. A long band of moisture in
the sky, known as an atmospheric river, dumped 9 inches of rain on the city
over three days—over half of what the city typically gets in a year. It’s the
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‘Green Roads’ Are Plowing Ahead, Buffering Drought and Floods
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 19:20:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://e360.yale.edu/features/green-roads
"Makueni County, a corner of southern Kenya that’s home to nearly a million
people, is a land of extremes. Nine months a year, Makueni is a hardened,
sun-scorched place where crops struggle and plumes of orange dust billow from
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Liebreich: Net Zero Will Be Harder Than You Think – And Easier. Part II: Easier
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 19:21:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://about.bnef.com/blog/liebreich-net-zero-will-be-harder-than-you-think-and-easier-part-ii-easier/>
"Welcome to the second part of my two-part article exploring the bull and bear
cases for the net-zero transition.
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Changes around Māori language come into focus as New Zealand government approaches 100-day milestone
Mon, 1 Apr 2024 19:23:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-03/maori-language-changes-nz-government-first-100-days/103425146>
'At the age of 66, Ihapera Kaihe sometimes calls on her young grandchildren to
translate Māori words into English.
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Arcade game pinball, an old-school craze, given new life as Gen Z dominates world rankings
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 04:33:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-03/pinball-world-rankings-dominated-by-gen-z/103523406>
'The game may have been in its prime for their parents' generation but digital
natives have taken over pinball.
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Watch: The eco-innovator weaving natural waste into fabric in India
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 04:34:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.euronews.com/culture/2024/03/04/watch-the-eco-innovator-weaving-natural-waste-into-fabric-in-india>
'In India's northeastern state of Manipur, thirty-year-old Bijiyashanti
Tongbram transforms lotus flower stems into beautiful fabrics through her
creative business, Sanajing Sanathambal Ltd.
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Why move species to islands? Saving wildlife as the world changes means taking calculated risks
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 04:35:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/why-move-species-to-islands-saving-wildlife-as-the-world-changes-means-taking-calculated-risks-223446>
"The eastern barred bandicoot was once found in abundance across the basalt
plains of western Victoria. But habitat destruction and predation by introduced
red foxes drove the species to the brink of extinction on the mainland.
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Your face for sale: anyone can legally gather and market your facial data without explicit consent
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 04:36:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/your-face-for-sale-anyone-can-legally-gather-and-market-your-facial-data-without-explicit-consent-224643>
"The morning started with a message from a friend: “I used your photos to train
my local version of Midjourney. I hope you don’t mind”, followed up with
generated pictures of me wearing a flirty steampunk costume.
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Fury after Exxon chief says public to blame for climate failures
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 04:37:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/04/exxon-chief-public-climate-failures>
"The world is off track to meet its climate goals and the public is to blame,
Darren Woods, chief executive of oil giant ExxonMobil, has claimed – prompting
a backlash from climate experts.
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Greenwashing claims on trial: should NZ ban fossil fuel advertising?
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 04:38:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/greenwashing-claims-on-trial-should-nz-ban-fossil-fuel-advertising-219615>
"According to independent watchdog Consumer NZ, New Zealand is “rife with
greenwashing”, with many companies positioning themselves as “sustainable”. No
doubt you’ll have seen such claims on the products in your weekly shopping
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Australian $1.2bn program to eradicate red fire ants is a ‘shambles’, Senate inquiry told
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 12:38:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/04/australian-program-to-eradicate-red-fire-ants-is-a-shambles-senate-inquiry-told>
"A Senate inquiry into the spread of fire ants in Australia has heard that the
government program tasked with their elimination is an “absolute shambles” and
that an independent eradication body is urgently needed.
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Yabby traps and discarded fishing tackle can kill platypuses - it’s time to clean up our act
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 12:39:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/yabby-traps-and-discarded-fishing-tackle-can-kill-platypuses-its-time-to-clean-up-our-act-224242>
"Recreational fishing is a popular pastime in Australia’s inland rivers and
streams. Unfortunately in the process, many people are unwittingly killing
platypuses.
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“Corolla killer:” BYD launches $US15,000 EV in direct attack on legacy makers
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 12:40:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://thedriven.io/2024/02/22/corolla-killer-byd-launches-us15000-ev-in-direct-attack-on-legacy-makers/>
"At $US15,000, BYD’s new Qin EV is already being touted as a “Corolla killer”,
as the world’s second largest EV maker continues to disrupt the global auto
market.
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Hearing loss is twice as common in Australia’s lowest income groups, our research shows
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 12:41:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/hearing-loss-is-twice-as-common-in-australias-lowest-income-groups-our-research-shows-223979>
"Around one in six Australians has some form of hearing loss, ranging from mild
to complete hearing loss. That figure is expected to grow to one in four by
2050, due in a large part to the country’s ageing population.
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Germany to adopt 2060 target for net-negative greenhouse gas emissions
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 12:42:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.cleanenergywire.org/news/germany-adopt-2060-target-net-negative-greenhouse-gas-emissions>
'The German government is aiming to introduce a 2060 target for net-negative
greenhouse gas emissions, as well as intermediate targets for technical carbon
sinks, as key elements of its contribution to the Paris climate targets. By the
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Big companies, like Nestlé, are funding health research in South Africa - why this is wrong
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 12:43:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/big-companies-like-nestle-are-funding-health-research-in-south-africa-why-this-is-wrong-223932>
"In 2021, the director of the African Research University Alliance Centre of
Excellence in Food Security at the University of Pretoria was appointed to the
board of the transnational food corporation Nestlé.
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Barclays to adopt fresh curbs on oil and gas financing
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 20:02:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.reuters.com/world/uk/barclays-adopt-fresh-curbs-oil-gas-financing-2024-02-09/>
'LONDON, Feb 9 (
Reuters) - Barclays (BARC.L), Britain's biggest lender to the
oil and gas industry, told
Reuters it will stop direct financing of new oil
and gas fields and restrict lending more broadly to energy companies expanding
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In a dangerously warming world, we must confront the grim reality of Australia’s bushfire emissions
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 20:02:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/in-a-dangerously-warming-world-we-must-confront-the-grim-reality-of-australias-bushfire-emissions-224745>
"In the four years since the Black Summer bushfires, Australia has become more
focused on how best to prepare for, fight and recover from these traumatic
events. But one issue has largely flown under the radar: how the emissions
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January 2024 Breaks Global EV Sales Record: Take That, Haters
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 20:06:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://cleantechnica.com/2024/02/14/january-2024-breaks-global-ev-sales-record-take-that-haters/>
'Whelp, that was fast. Yesterday morning
CleanTechnica took note of a glimmer
of hope for EV sales amid a spate of bad news, and just a few hours later along
comes the research firm Rho Motion to drop an email in our inbox with a whole
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Riken Yamamoto, who designs dignity and elegance into daily life, wins Pritzker Prize
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 20:11:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.npr.org/2024/03/05/1232854692/riken-yamamoto-pritzker-architecture-prize>
'The bespectacled architect smiled from his white-walled office in Yokohama.
"I'm very proud," he said in English, of winning the 2024 Pritzker Architecture
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New York State Common Retirement Fund takes action to protect New Yorkers from further losses from oil and gas company investments
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 20:14:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://ieefa.org/resources/new-york-state-common-retirement-fund-takes-action-protect-new-yorkers-further-losses-oil>
"Under the leadership of New York State Comptroller Tom DiNapoli, the New York
State Common Retirement Fund has announced some very big steps toward holding
fossil fuel companies accountable on climate change.
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European Court of Human Rights Confirms: Weakening Encryption Violates Fundamental Rights
Tue, 2 Apr 2024 20:19:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.eff.org/deeplinks/2024/03/european-court-human-rights-confirms-undermining-encryption-violates-fundamental>
"In 2017, the landscape of digital communication in Russia faced a pivotal
moment when the government required Telegram Messenger LLP and other “internet
communication” providers to store all communication data—and content—for
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The first-ever mission to pull a dead rocket out of space has just begun
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 03:32:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/02/27/1089065/first-mission-dead-rocket/>
"More than 9,000 metric tons of human-made metal and machinery are orbiting
Earth, including satellites, shrapnel, and the International Space Station. But
a significant bulk of that mass comes from one source: the nearly a thousand
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You can't shop your way out of a monopoly
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 03:35:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://pluralistic.net/2024/03/05/the-map-is-not-the-territory/#apor-locksmith>
'If you're running a business, you can either invest at being good at your
business, or good at Google SEO. Choose the former and your customers will love
you – but they won't be able to find you, thanks to the people who choose the
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Digital game Wayward Strand a Bass Coast airship adventure in multigenerational empathy
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 03:37:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-05/digital-game-wayward-strand-bass-coast-airship-multigenerational/103496666>
'A new Australian digital game set on an airship that hovers above a mythical
Bass Coast has been designed to help young players develop empathy, social
skills and intergenerational relationships.
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Why Melbourne's Southern Cross Station may have some of the 'least clean' air in the city
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 03:38:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-06/melbourne-southern-cross-station-air-pollution-data-revealed/103486852>
'For years, environmental scientist Keith Loveridge has wondered if the air at
one of Melbourne's busiest train stations has been putting his health at risk.
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Lord Howe island faces ‘major’ coral bleaching as ocean temperatures continue to break records
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 03:42:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/06/lord-howe-island-coral-bleaching-moving-south-fears-ocean-temperatures>
"Scientists fear excessive ocean heat – which is bleaching corals in parts of
the Great Barrier Reef – is now hitting the world’s most southern coral reef at
the world heritage-listed Lord Howe island.
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German artist nearing 100,000 cobblestones to mark victims of Nazis
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 03:43:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/german-artist-nearing-100000-cobblestones-mark-victims-nazis-2023-05-05/>
'COLOGNE, Germany, May 5 (Reuters) - A German artist who is preparing to lay
the 100,000th cobblestone commemorating a person who was deported and killed by
the Nazis has no intention of giving up making the brass-capped blocks, saying
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How the livestock industry has shaped climate policy
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 12:39:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.futurity.org/livestock-industry-climate-policy-3188672/
"The livestock industry’s impact on climate change has long been a subject of
concern, as detailed in the 2006 United Nations Food and Agricultural
Organization’s 390-page report “Livestock’s Long Shadow.”
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The cloud under the sea
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 12:43:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-06/the-cloud-under-the-sea/103137378
"We’re all familiar with what our planet looks like. We know the countries, the
oceans.
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US banks abandon ‘bare minimum’ environmental standards project, alarming climate groups
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 12:44:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/05/us-banks-leave-esg-finance-climate-crisis>
"Four of the world’s biggest banks have left the Equator Principles, a set of
minimum industry standards and safeguards for financial institutions to address
environmental and social risks in countries where they finance fossil fuel and
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WTO conference ends in division and stalemate – does the global trade body have a viable future?
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 12:45:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/wto-conference-ends-in-division-and-stalemate-does-the-global-trade-body-have-a-viable-future-224948>
"The 13th World Trade Organization (WTO) ministerial conference in Abu Dhabi
has failed to resolve any issues of significance, raising the inescapable
question of whether the global trade body has a future.
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Tesla accuses Australian car lobby group of making ‘false claims’ about Labor’s vehicle emissions plan
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 12:47:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/06/tesla-accuses-fcai-price-rises-vehicle-emissions-plan>
"Tesla has launched a scathing attack on Australia’s main auto industry lobby
group, accusing it of attempting to delay climate action by repeatedly making
“plainly false” claims to the public about an Albanese government clean car
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Ever heard of the Maritime Continent? It’s not far from Australia – and channels heat around the world
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 12:48:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Ice-free summers in Arctic possible within next decade, scientists say
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 19:37:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/05/ice-free-summers-in-arctic-possible-within-next-decade-scientists-say>
"The Arctic could have summer days with practically no sea ice within the next
decade due to emissions from burning fossil fuels, a study has found.
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What do schools need to do to have a good culture and healthy approach to gender?
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 19:38:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/what-do-schools-need-to-do-to-have-a-good-culture-and-healthy-approach-to-gender-225073>
"Cranbrook in Sydney’s east is one of the most elite boys schools in Australia.
On Monday night, the ABC’s
Four Corners program aired claims some female
teachers had been bullied by male staff and sexually harassed by students.
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‘We are buzzed with euphoria’: Electric Fields to represent Australia at Eurovision
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 19:41:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/mar/06/australia-eurovision-2024-band-electric-fields-one-milkali>
"South Australia’s ethereal dance pop duo Electric Fields will represent
Australia at Eurovision in May, after missing out on the honour in 2019.
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Radical Plan to Stop 'Doomsday Glacier' Melting to Cost $50 Billion
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 19:42:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.sciencealert.com/radical-plan-to-stop-doomsday-glacier-melting-to-cost-50-billion>
"A couple feet of sea level rise may not sound like a lot. But if sea levels
rose by two feet (0.6 meters) worldwide, the effects on coastal communities
would be catastrophic.
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Is Australia’s golden age of third-party fact checking over?
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 19:44:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/is-australias-golden-age-of-third-party-fact-checking-over-224502>
"With the rise of disinformation, third-party fact checking has grown into a
billion-dollar global industry. But debunking false claims is time-consuming
and costly, and recent developments suggest it may have hit its peak and is
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Companies portray menopause as ‘medical problem’ and push women towards ineffective treatments, papers find
Wed, 3 Apr 2024 19:46:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/05/companies-portray-menopause-as-medical-problem-and-push-women-towards-ineffective-treatments-papers-find>
"Many companies have a commercial interest in portraying menopause as a
“medical problem”, leaving women inundated with misinformation and pushed
towards ineffective treatments, a series of papers published in international
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Super-realistic prosthetic eyes made in record time with 3D printing
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 04:12:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.livescience.com/health/anatomy/super-realistic-prosthetic-eyes-made-in-record-time-with-3d-printing>
'Extremely realistic-looking prosthetic eyes can now be 3D-printed in a
fraction of the time it would normally take to produce the eyes by hand,
scientists demonstrate in a new study.
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Middlemen without enshittification
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 04:13:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/19/crad-kilodney-was-an-outlier/#intermediation>
'Enshittification describes how platforms go bad, which is also how the
internet goes bad, because the internet is made of platforms, which is weird,
because platforms are intermediaries and we were promised that the internet
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In Kenya, Nigeria and Malawi, gene-editing is saving crops
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 04:15:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://english.elpais.com/science-tech/2024-02-03/in-kenya-nigeria-and-malawi-gene-editing-is-saving-crops.html>
"On the African continent, a dozen genetic-editing projects are being put at
the forefront of agriculture. However, for the past 20 years, European
countries have been repressing this technology, due to pressure from certain
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How a Colombian City Cooled Dramatically in Just Three Years
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 04:16:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/green-corridors-medellin-colombia-urban-heat/>
"It’s mid-afternoon along Medellín’s Avenida Oriental, a traffic-clogged road
that scythes through the heart of the second largest Colombian city, and
Nicolas Pineda is crouched down on his haunches as cars zoom by on both sides.
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The Room of Requirement
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 04:18:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://lauriepenny.substack.com/p/the-room-of-requirement
"Not far from the British Library, if you turn into King’s Cross station and
walk along the concourse, past the chain coffee stands and the little trinket
shops, you will see something very strange. You will see what looks like half
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How Southern Africa’s Elephants Bounced Back
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 04:19:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/savannah-elephant-populations-rebound-southern-africa/>
"The sun is setting above the horizon in Hwange National Park in Zimbabwe, but
it’s still 40°C (104°F). A large group of elephants has just arrived at a
lagoon to refresh themselves and get their daily dose of water: Drink up 200
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How First Contact With Whale Civilization Could Unfold
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 12:29:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/02/talking-whales-project-ceti/677549/>
"One night last winter, over drinks in downtown Los Angeles, the biologist
David Gruber told me that human beings might someday talk to sperm whales. In
2020, Gruber founded Project CETI with some of the world’s leading
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The Spectacle of Policing
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 12:31:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://prospect.org/justice/2024-03-06-spectacle-of-policing/
"On February 25, an active-duty airman named Aaron Bushnell set himself on fire
in front of the Israeli embassy in Washington, D.C., while yelling, “Free
Palestine.” I’ll leave it to others to analyze the politics. I want to focus on
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Frozen in time: old paintings and new photographs reveal some NZ glaciers may soon be extinct
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 12:32:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/frozen-in-time-old-paintings-and-new-photographs-reveal-some-nz-glaciers-may-soon-be-extinct-224373>
"As the austral summer draws to a close, we are preparing to fly over the
Southern Alps to survey glaciers. This annual flight supports the longest
scientific study of Aotearoa New Zealand’s icescapes – and it shows that all of
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Non-disclosure agreements are commonplace in sexual harassment cases, but they’re being misused to silence people
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 12:33:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/non-disclosure-agreements-are-commonplace-in-sexual-harassment-cases-but-theyre-being-misused-to-silence-people-221592>
"Non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) came into public consciousness during the
#MeToo movement after multiple women spoke out with sexual harassment
allegations against film producer Harvey Weinstein.
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Surrealism Featuring Endangered Animals
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 12:34:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://mossandfog.com/surrealism-featuring-endangered-animals/
"Andreas Häggkvist is a Swedish artist who creates wondrous and surreal animal
art, bringing attention to endangered species.
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BTS, Blackpink, Squid Game, kimchi … what’s the secret of South Korea’s world-conquering culture?
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 12:37:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/06/bts-blackpink-squid-game-kimchi-whats-the-secret-of-south-koreas-world-conquering-culture>
"How does this sound for a leisurely day of cultural immersion? Ablutions
completed, apply a moisturising face mask infused with snail secretion against
an audio backdrop of girl group Blackpink. For lunch, a bowl of
bibimbap and
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After Super Tuesday, exhausted Americans face 8 more months of presidential campaigning
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 19:22:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/after-super-tuesday-exhausted-americans-face-8-more-months-of-presidential-campaigning-225047>
"Now that Super Tuesday is over and the Democratic and Republican nominees are
all but officially chosen, as everyone expected, voters can turn the page to
the general election.
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British American Tobacco makes first donation to Nationals in over a decade amid vaping crackdown
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 19:24:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/06/british-american-tobacco-donation-national-party-vape-ban>
"British American Tobacco has publicly donated to an Australian political party
for the first time in more than a decade, as the Albanese government prepared
to introduce vaping reforms.
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Huge housing costs make us slaves to our jobs and unsustainable growth. But there’s another way
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 19:24:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/huge-housing-costs-make-us-slaves-to-our-jobs-and-unsustainable-growth-but-theres-another-way-203144>
"Every three months, Australian economists, analysts and commentators anxiously
await the new gross domestic product (GDP) figures, a key measure of economic
performance and growth. The latest figures, released today, show GDP growth of
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Retailers Selling Thousands Of Identical, Easily-Hacked ‘Smart’ Doorbells
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 19:26:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/06/retailers-selling-thousands-of-identical-easily-hacked-smart-doorbells/>
"As we’ve noted for a very long time, sometimes “dumb” tech is often the
smarter option. In the rush to connect every conceivable technology and device
to the internet (while seeing ever-improving revenues), “smart technology”
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Startup revives 140-year-old tech to generate energy for remote areas: 'Marks the beginning of a renewable transition'
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 19:28:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thecooldown.com/green-tech/dominique-project-sustainable-ocean-thermal-energy-otec/>
'A startup intends to bring one vision of a French physicist to life in its
quest to assist countries more vulnerable to the effects of rising global
temperatures. The "Dominique" project received approval in June to leverage
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Turning Waste Into Charcoal in Uganda
Thu, 4 Apr 2024 19:30:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/turning-waste-into-charcoal-in-uganda/
"It’s mid-morning in Uganda’s Mabira rainforest. Godliver Businge stands
outside her home, full of good spirit and ready to get to work. Around her, a
gathering of women steadily forms, creating a circle around an outdoor stove,
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IDA Helps to Weave the Fabric of Global Social Protection
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 03:49:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2024/03/04/ida-helps-to-weave-the-fabric-of-global-social-protection>
"Every two months, Marcelina Ngandu collects her cash transfer from the Zambian
government and invests it in her small doughnut business. “I buy baking flour
and make doughnuts for selling,” says Marcelina, a widow, who uses the money
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The Absurd Problem of New York City Trash
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 03:54:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/03/02/upshot/nyc-trash-rules.html>
"Consider the ubiquitous New York trash bag. It tears. It leaks. It smells. It
multiplies on the sidewalk, attracting carryout clamshells and still-full
coffee cups tossed on top until it all melds into a sticky mess. That mess
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Unmitigated COVID is overwhelming hospital systems- globally.
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 03:55:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.thegauntlet.news/p/unmitigated-covid-is-overwhelming
"There’s no doubt about it, public health systems everywhere are underfunded.
Since neoliberalism grabbed the wheel of economic policy in the 1980s, there’s
hardly a nation on Earth that hasn’t engaged in budget cuts to public services.
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Welcoming Relatives Home: Bringing Back the Bighorn
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 03:56:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.yesmagazine.org/environment/2023/12/13/washington-sheep-restoration-tribal>
"From our vantage point in a motorboat on the reservoir known as Franklin D.
Roosevelt Lake in eastern Washington, we scan the rocky canyon walls of the
Colville Confederated Tribes’ Hellgate game reserve for bighorn sheep. Before
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Climate Change Is Coming for Your Favorite Condiments
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 03:57:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://modernfarmer.com/2024/02/climate-change-condiments/
"The hurricanes, floods, droughts and wildfires linked to human-caused rises in
global temperatures and changing weather patterns are decimating harvests of
essential food crops around the world, driving a crisis in global hunger never
(More...)
Big businesses will this year have to report their environmental impacts – but this alone won’t drive change
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 12:22:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/big-businesses-will-this-year-have-to-report-their-environmental-impacts-but-this-alone-wont-drive-change-224743>
"This year, large businesses in Australia will likely have to begin reporting
their environmental impacts, climate risks and climate opportunities.
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Why Boston’s wealthy Back Bay said yes, in our backyard
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 12:23:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.csmonitor.com/USA/Society/2024/0214/Why-Boston-s-wealthy-Back-Bay-said-yes-in-our-backyard>
"Garry Monteiro pauses and looks down, twiddling his thumbs. He contemplates
the biggest change to his life last year. There’s a glint in his eye that
wasn’t there before.
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Facebook ate and then ignored the news industry. It's hard, but we should leave it be
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 12:24:25 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2024-03-08/why-not-enforce-news-media-bargaining-code-meta-facebook/103554982>
"Facebook owner Meta's decision to stop paying Australian publishers for news
marks a bitter end to a long and often toxic relationship with digital news
publishers.
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First antenna is installed on Square Kilometre Array Low telescope, as traditional owners welcome project
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 12:25:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-07/square-kilometre-array-first-antenna-installed-western-australia/103557020>
"As construction ramps up on the world's largest radio telescope in outback
Western Australia, the Indigenous community says the $3 billion project has
brought hope for more opportunities in the desert region.
(More...)
‘Inequality serves no-one’: Australia finally has a strategy to achieve gender equality - but is it any good?
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 12:26:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/inequality-serves-no-one-australia-finally-has-a-strategy-to-achieve-gender-equality-but-is-it-any-good-225081>
"As International Women’s Day comes around once more, the latest gender pay gap
figures for Australia have made for disappointing reading, including naming
those companies where the gap is widest.
(More...)
The Coalition wants nuclear power. Could it work – or would it be an economic and logistical disaster?
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 12:28:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/07/the-coalition-wants-nuclear-power-could-it-work-or-would-it-be-an-economic-and-logistical-disaster>
"The prospect of Australia turning to nuclear power has been little more than a
politically radioactive thought bubble – until the Coalition this week
confirmed it wants to put reactors at the sites of soon-to-be-closed coal
(More...)
Our brains take rhythmic snapshots of the world as we walk – and we never knew
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 19:15:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/our-brains-take-rhythmic-snapshots-of-the-world-as-we-walk-and-we-never-knew-223009>
"For decades, psychology departments around the world have studied human
behaviour in darkened laboratories that restrict natural movement.
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How a billionaire's mediocre pump-and-dump "book" became a "bestseller"
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 19:17:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/15/your-new-first-name/#that-dagger-tho
'I was on a book tour the day my editor called me and told me, "From now on,
your middle name is 'Cory.'"
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Here lies the internet, murdered by generative AI
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 19:18:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theintrinsicperspective.com/p/here-lies-the-internet-murdered-by>
"The amount of AI-generated content is beginning to overwhelm the internet. Or
maybe a better term is
pollute. Pollute its searches, its pages, its feeds,
everywhere you look. I’ve been predicting that generative AI would have
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Fished for their meat and liver oil, many remarkable deep-water sharks and rays now face extinction
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 19:19:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/fished-for-their-meat-and-liver-oil-many-remarkable-deep-water-sharks-and-rays-now-face-extinction-224230>
"The deep ocean, beyond 200 metres of depth, is the largest and one of the most
complex environments on the planet. It covers 84% of the world’s ocean area and
98% of its volume – and it is home to a great diversity of species.
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Working from home can make us healthier and happier. Employers benefit too. Here’s the evidence if you need any convincing
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 19:20:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/working-from-home-can-make-us-healthier-and-happier-employers-benefit-too-heres-the-evidence-if-you-need-any-convincing-224510>
"Some of us used to imagine a world where the morning commute was a short
stroll from your bedroom, the dress code included comfy slippers, and the
closest coffee shop was your kitchen. Then working from home became a reality
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HP Tries Desperately To Make ‘Printer As A Subscription’ A Thing
Fri, 5 Apr 2024 19:21:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/07/hp-tries-desperately-to-make-printer-as-a-subscription-a-thing/>
"When last we checked in with Hewlett Packard (HP), the company had just been
sued (for the second time) for crippling customer printers if owners attempt to
use cheaper, third-party printer cartridges. It was just the latest in a long
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Arctic rivers face big changes with a warming climate, permafrost thaw and an accelerating water cycle − the effects will have global consequences
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 04:48:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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US Christian right has taken aim at LGBTIQ+ rights, sex education and abortion in Africa – new book
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 04:49:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/us-christian-right-has-taken-aim-at-lgbtiq-rights-sex-education-and-abortion-in-africa-new-book-224877>
"A new book –
The US Christian Right and Pro-Family Politics in 21st Century
Africa – reveals the role played by some right wing US Christian groups in
trying to spread their social and moral influence in African countries.
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South Korean gay couple sees court win as breakthrough for equality
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 04:50:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.asahi.com/ajw/articles/14849200
"SEOUL--For So Sung-uk and Kim Yong-min, who last week won a landmark Seoul
court ruling on national health coverage for gay couples, the tide may finally
be turning in their years-long struggle for equal recognition in South Korea
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Five hotspots where floating plastic litter poses the greatest risk to North Atlantic marine life – new study
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 04:51:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/five-hotspots-where-floating-plastic-litter-poses-the-greatest-risk-to-north-atlantic-marine-life-new-study-224705>
"Plastic has been found in every single part of the ocean, from the surface to
the seafloor and from the tropics to the poles. Land-based sources of plastic
account for the majority of this pollution, with plastic bags, bottles,
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‘Fight waste to fight hunger’: food banks embrace imperfection to feed millions in Brazil
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 04:53:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/feb/27/fight-waste-to-fight-hunger-food-banks-embrace-imperfection-to-feed-millions-in-brazil>
"About half a dozen men in hairnets busy themselves with crates of fresh
produce outside a food depot in Rio de Janeiro’s northern suburbs. As one reels
off a list of products, the others place oddly shaped vegetables into large
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Australia’s Great Barrier Reef hit by fifth mass bleaching event in eight years
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 04:54:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Spacesuits need a major upgrade for the next phase of exploration
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 12:31:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/spacesuits-need-a-major-upgrade-for-the-next-phase-of-exploration-224387>
"Humans have long dreamed of setting foot on the Moon and other planetary
bodies such as Mars. Since the 1960s, space travellers have donned suits
designed to protect them from the vacuum of space and stepped out into the
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Political power in Australia is still overwhelmingly male. But beneath the despair, there’s reason for hope
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 12:32:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/political-power-in-australia-is-still-overwhelmingly-male-but-beneath-the-despair-theres-reason-for-hope-224370>
"It’s 2024, but power still looks like a man. Despite Australia’s claim to
egalitarianism, achieving equal political participation and representation
remains a formidable challenge for women. Concerningly, the persistent and
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Q&A: What does the EU ‘nature restoration’ law mean for climate and biodiversity?
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 12:34:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Oil industry has sought to block state backing for green tech since 1960s
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 12:35:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/08/oil-industry-has-sought-to-block-state-backing-for-green-tech-since-1960s>
"The oil industry has fought against government support for clean technologies
for more than half a century, the
Guardian can reveal, even as vast subsidies
have propped up its polluting business model.
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Warner Bros. is now erasing games as it plans to delist Adult Swim-published titles
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 12:37:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.polygon.com/24093815/warner-bros-adult-swim-games-steam-delisting>
"Warner Bros. Discovery is telling developers it plans to start “retiring”
games published by its Adult Swim Games label, game makers who worked with the
publisher tell
Polygon. At least three games are under threat of being
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The Getty Makes Nearly 88,000 Art Images Free to Use However You Like
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 12:41:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.openculture.com/2024/03/the-getty-makes-nearly-88000-art-images-free-to-use-however-you-like.html>
"Since the J. Paul Getty Museum launched its Open Content program back in
2013, we’ve been featuring their efforts to make their vast collection of
cultural artifacts freely accessible online. They’ve released not just
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We can’t pretend we’re doing enough if we want to give the Great Barrier Reef a chance to survive
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 19:24:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/09/we-cant-pretend-were-doing-enough-if-we-want-to-give-the-great-barrier-reef-a-chance-to-survive>
"What will it take for us to collectively pay attention? Not a new question,
but a reasonable one after the official declaration that the Great Barrier Reef
is suffering through another mass bleaching event driven by global heating –
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Inside the Frozen Zoo, where scientists put disappearing species on ice: ‘It’s banking hope’
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 19:25:25 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/03/frozen-zoo-animal-cells-san-diego-endangered-species>
"In a basement laboratory abutting an 1,800-acre wildlife park in San Diego,
California, Marlys Houck looks up to see a uniformed man holding a blue
insulated lunch bag filled with small pieces of eyes, trachea, feet and
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My MP husband Andrew Bridgen was captured by antivax ‘cult’
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 19:28:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/my-mp-husband-andrew-bridgen-was-captured-by-antivax-cult-qnjn2dnbd>
"Andrew Bridgen was in Sweden speaking at an event hosted by Robert F Kennedy
Jr’s antivax group while his young son was at home facing a medical crisis.
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"Snufkin: Melody Of Moominvalley" Review - They Love The Laughter And They Love The Living
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 19:33:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.thegamer.com/snufkin-melody-of-moominvalley-review/
"Tove Jansson’s
Moomins series is about as wholesome as you can get. The main
character, Moomintroll, is an adorable, hippo-like creature who lives in the
picturesque Moominvalley, and, every year, he eagerly awaits the springtime
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COVID-19 linked to long-lasting cognitive deficits, study finds
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 19:35:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20240304/COVID-19-linked-to-long-lasting-cognitive-deficits-study-finds.aspx>
"In a recent study published in the
New England Journal of Medicine,
researchers assessed cognitive functioning among adults with varying levels of
persistence of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) caused by the severe acute
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Ambitious Danish rewilding initiative joins the European Rewilding Network
Sat, 6 Apr 2024 19:36:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://rewildingeurope.com/news/ambitious-danish-rewilding-initiative-joins-the-european-rewilding-network/?cmplz-force-reload=1712391651401>
"Saksfjed Vildmark (“Wilderness”) is located at the southern tip of the Danish
island of Lolland. The 800-hectare site, a coastal area comprising meadows,
wetlands and woodlands, was once largely used for agriculture, and is now
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Vale: enforcing style guidelines for text
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 03:40:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://lwn.net/Articles/964075/
'While programmers are used to having tools to check their code for stylistic
problems, writers often limit automatic checks of their texts to spelling and,
sometimes, grammar, because there are not a lot of options for further
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Dance 'Til You Stop (feat. Tom Cardy) - NSP
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 03:41:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T5s2OTqDiyo
"All my friends are going out
To a house in town, let’s party now
We’re gonna join the crowd
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SARS-CoV-2 serosurvey of healthy, privately owned cats presenting to a New York City animal hospital in the early phase of the COVID-19 pandemic (2020-2021)
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 03:43:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.biorxiv.org/content/10.1101/2024.02.13.580068v1
"Both domestic and non-domestic cats are now established to be susceptible to
infection by SARS-CoV-2, the cause of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. While
serious disease in cats may occur in some instances, the majority of infections
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Better World: The Samara Story
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 03:44:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://geographical.co.uk/news/better-world-the-samara-story-rewilding-the-great-karoo>
"Samara Karoo Reserve has pioneered the rewilding of the Great Karoo in South
Africa for over a quarter of the century. Inspired by tales of the springbok
migrations of yesteryear and motivated to reverse the damage wrought on the
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Letters from an American: March 8, 2024
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 03:45:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-8-2024
"Last night, Republicans and Democrats offered very different visions of the
roles and rights of women in American society.
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All hands to the pumps: the colourful rise of community-owned pubs
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 03:46:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/the-colourful-rise-of-community-owned-local-pubs/>
"In a remote part of the west Highlands of Scotland, a pub sits on the shore of
the Knoydart peninsula. With views over the blue waters of Loch Nevis and the
surrounding hilly, lush landscapes, The Old Forge is the beating heart of the
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The return of the kinga (saltwater crocodile)
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 12:15:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0006320722002993
"The saltwater crocodile (
Crocodylus porosus) can be regarded as a cultural
keystone species for many Indigenous societies around the world, including for
many Aboriginal clans in northern Australia. Here the regional population of
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Why Europe is dismantling its dams
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 12:16:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240229-why-europe-is-removing-its-dams>
'Three years ago, when construction workers started demolishing a series of
dams on the Hiitolanjoki River in Finland, they were greatly surprised to spot
a run of salmon. Part of the country's last wild and landlocked population, the
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The Delisting of the Florida Golden Aster
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 12:18:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2024-03/delisting-florida-golden-aster
"When the Florida golden aster (
Chyrsopsis floridana) was listed as
endangered under the Endangered Species Act (ESA) in 1986, only nine clusters
of the yellow daisy-like perennial herb could be found growing in Hillsborough
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Pakistan bucks global trend with 30-year mangrove expansion
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 12:19:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/02/pakistan-bucks-global-trend-with-30-year-mangrove-expansion/>
"KARACHI — His sandaled feet drenched in black mud, Rashid Rasheed points to
one of the mangrove nurseries he’s been looking after for the past few years.
With wooden walls topped by green netting, a dozen nurseries shelter thousands
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The Butterfly Redemption
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 12:20:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://hakaimagazine.com/features/the-butterfly-redemption/
"They are ravenous and roving. Newly emerged from a six-month state of
suspended animation, over a dozen larvae scale the crumpled paper towel inside
a plastic cup. One determined individual undulates past the others to the top
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Dungeons & Dragons at 50: the collaborative fantasy role-playing game that builds you up
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 12:21:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/10/dungeons-and-dragons-at-50-the-collaborative-fantasy-roleplaying-game-that-builds-you-up>
"Brock the barbarian is a 2-metre (6ft 6in) tall loveable gruff. “He’s an
idiot, but he wants to do well,” explains 25-year-old Zach Anderson, who is
12cm (5in) shorter than Brock. “He’s very extroverted and I’m very
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Kicking gas and electrifying households can slash energy bills by billions a year
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 22:07:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/kicking-gas-and-electrifying-households-can-slash-energy-bills-by-billions-a-year/>
"The financial case for fast electrification continues to gain strength, with
growing evidence that it could slash energy bills for Australians and expedite
the transition to renewables.
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River Guardians
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 22:08:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.biographic.com/river-guardians/
"On a crisp, clear October morning, I meet Kemp Burdette at a private airfield
4 miles from downtown Wilmington, North Carolina. Loaded down with binoculars
and camera equipment, he apologizes for running late. We climb into a four-seat
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Court Rulings Give States New Power to Protect Groundwater
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 22:10:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/02/29/climate/groundwater-aquifer-depletion-courts.html>
"After years of dangerous decline in the nation’s groundwater, a series of
developments in Western states indicates that state and federal officials may
begin tightening protections for the dwindling resource.
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I’ve travelled the world researching patriarchy – and found it is far from inevitable
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 22:11:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/08/international-womens-day-barbie-change-patriarchy>
"In 1932, 75-year-old socialist Clara Zetkin stood in Germany’s Reichstag and,
despite being so unsteady that she had to be carried into the building on a
stretcher, managed to give a rousing speech lasting more than 40 minutes. “The
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After Years in Captivity, These Rescued Harpy Eagles Are Flourishing in the Wild
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 22:12:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.audubon.org/news/after-years-captivity-these-rescued-harpy-eagles-are-flourishing-wild>
"Swaddled in a sniper-style ghillie suit, Gabriela Tavera watched from the
shadows as the blue-gray blur of the Harpy Eagle swooped in for the kill.
Within seconds, the eagle’s enormous talons had eviscerated the opossum that
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From sea to table to sea: How recycled oyster shells are restoring the Alabama coast
Sun, 7 Apr 2024 22:14:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.wrkf.org/2024-02-28/from-sea-to-table-to-sea-how-recycled-oyster-shells-are-restoring-the-alabama-coast>
"It’s lunchtime at the Original Oyster House in Gulf Shores, Alabama, and
Jeremy Sullivan is digging into a plate of delectable mollusks — literally.
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Svalbard’s doomsday vault gets record batch of global crop seeds
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 04:21:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.reuters.com/business/environment/arctic-doomsday-vault-gets-record-batch-crop-seeds-2024-02-27/>
"OSLO, Feb 27 (
Reuters) - A frozen Arctic vault built to preserve global
agricultural crops from extinction received seeds on Tuesday from the largest
number of new contributors yet, a custodian of the remote facility said.
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Satellite to ‘name and shame’ worst oil and gas methane polluters
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 04:22:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/04/satellite-to-name-and-shame-worst-oil-and-gas-methane-polluters>
"A washing-machine-sized satellite is to “name and shame” the worst methane
polluters in the oil and gas industry.
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Next Big Thing: Sustainable sodium – the next battery of the future
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 04:23:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cosmosmagazine.com/australia/next-big-thing-sustainable-sodium-the-next-battery-of-the-future/>
"When I was doing my PhD, we didn’t have lithium-ion batteries. It wasn’t until
1992 that the first lithium-ion battery was commercialised, and the world
started pouring energy into improving them. For the next two decades or so, it
(More...)
Ukraine’s green fightback: Wind farms, solar schools and counting the cost of ‘destroying nature’
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 04:25:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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EU countries already hitting some of their sustainable energy targets for 2030
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 04:26:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/feb/28/eu-countries-already-hitting-some-of-their-sustainable-energy-targets-for-2030>
"Several European countries hit some of their sustainable energy targets for
2030 a decade early, a study has found, but big gaps remain across the board.
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Fourth Australian state to allow heavy duty electric trucks on some major routes
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 04:27:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/03/08/fourth-australian-state-to-allow-heavy-duty-electric-trucks-on-some-major-routes/>
"Electric trucks have been given the green light to haul freight in another
state after the Queensland government announced it would allow heavier vehicles
on some major routes.
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Teen activist Anjali Sharma wages war on government climate inaction from dorm room
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 12:43:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-11/anjali-sharma-taking-government-to-task-on-climate-change/103410358>
'Sometimes, teenage activist Anjali Sharma wonders what her life would be like
now if she had just flicked past those videos.
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Australia’s chief scientist takes on the journal publishers gatekeeping knowledge
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 12:44:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Countries That Close Gender Gaps See Substantial Growth Returns
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 12:45:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.imf.org/en/Blogs/Articles/2023/09/27/countries-that-close-gender-gaps-see-substantial-growth-returns>
"Narrowing the gap between the share of men and women who work is one of the
very important reforms policymakers can make to revive economies amid the
weakest medium-term growth outlook in more than three decades.
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From invisible segregation to the visible heart: what 100 years of kitchens can tell us about domestic labour
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 12:46:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/from-invisible-segregation-to-the-visible-heart-what-100-years-of-kitchens-can-tell-us-about-domestic-labour-220661>
"Long before COVID shone a spotlight on working from home, the realms of home
and work have always been blurred – particularly for women as “housewives”,
working mothers and caregivers, and those employed as servants or “home help”.
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Hobart endures hottest night in 112 years as severe heatwave hits south-eastern Australia
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 12:47:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/10/hobart-endures-hottest-night-in-112-years-as-severe-heatwave-hits-south-eastern-australia>
"Hobart residents sweated through the city’s hottest night in 112 years as a
severe heatwave continues to affect large parts of south-east Australia.
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Too much heat in the kitchen: survey shows toxic work conditions mean many chefs are getting out
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 12:48:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/too-much-heat-in-the-kitchen-survey-shows-toxic-work-conditions-mean-many-chefs-are-getting-out-224862>
"Chefs are in hot demand. “Chefs, chefs, chefs! Virtually impossible to find
anyone,” lamented one Auckland restaurant owner recently. Australia is seeing a
similar gap, with chefs ranked the eighth most in-demand occupation. Given this
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‘This factory kills everything’: the red dust of death in Italy’s under-developed south
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 19:17:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/10/factory-red-dust-death-italy-south-taranto>
"Every day, Teresa Battista wipes away the thick layers of dust that coat the
graves in San Brunone cemetery in Tamburi, a neighbourhood in the south Italian
coastal city of Taranto.
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The Southern Ocean upwelling is a mecca for whales and tuna that’s worth celebrating and protecting
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 19:18:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-southern-ocean-upwelling-is-a-mecca-for-whales-and-tuna-thats-worth-celebrating-and-protecting-223338>
"The Great Southern Australian Coastal Upwelling System is an upward current of
water over vast distances along Australia’s southern coast. It brings nutrients
from deeper waters to the surface. This nutrient-rich water supports a rich
(More...)
Wolves are thriving again across western Europe. Is it time to bring them back to the UK?
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 19:20:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/10/derek-gow-the-rewilding-enthusiast-wants-to-bring-back-the-wolf>
"Across the River Wolf and along several miles of muddy Devon lanes lies Derek
Gow’s lair. Inside a crepuscular barn filled with a pungent aroma, an imposing,
bearded Scot sits surrounded by his collection of animal skulls, stuffed
(More...)
Sam Kerr’s alleged comments may have had a racial element, but they were not ‘racist’
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 19:21:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/sam-kerrs-alleged-comments-may-have-had-a-racial-element-but-they-were-not-racist-225267>
"Footballer Sam Kerr has been charged with “racially aggravated harassment”
over a January 2023 incident in which she allegedly insulted a London police
officer. According to widespread media reports, she is said to have called the
(More...)
Australian students struggling to put food on the table in unpaid training, but this could be a thing of the past
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 19:22:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Meta’s lost revenue is a huge hit for public interest journalism, which was already reeling from cutbacks
Mon, 8 Apr 2024 19:22:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
How many cattle are there in Australia? We may be out by 10 million
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 04:41:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/11/how-many-cattle-are-there-in-australia-we-may-be-out-by-10-million>
"Australia has underestimated how many cattle it has by about 10 million, with
significant implications for tracking greenhouse gas emissions, a Queensland
researcher has said.
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The Gomeroi win puts native title holders in a stronger position to fight fossil fuel projects on their land
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 04:42:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-gomeroi-win-puts-native-title-holders-in-a-stronger-position-to-fight-fossil-fuel-projects-on-their-land-225284>
"In a significant win for the Gomeroi People, the Federal Court has ruled
climate change impacts must be properly considered when determining whether a
fossil fuel project can go ahead on native title land.
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Paper Coffee Cups and the Decline of Society as We Know It
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 04:42:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Arizona tribe first to span canals with solar panels
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 04:45:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.wbur.org/hereandnow/2024/02/19/solar-panels-canals
"For the first time in the United States, a tribe in Arizona is building a
solar farm over an irrigation canal to produce clean energy and save water at a
time of unrelenting drought.
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Letters from an American: March 10, 2024
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 04:47:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-10-2024
"As predicted, last week was an important one for the Republican Party.
The Republicans’ rebuttal to the State of the Union on Thursday stayed in the
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Video: High-speed humanoid feels like a step change in robotics
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 04:48:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://newatlas.com/robotics/sanctuary-phoenix-autonomous-speed-hands/
"You've seen a ton of videos of humanoid robots – but this one feels different.
It's Sanctuary's Phoenix bot, with "the world's best robot hands," working
totally autonomously at near-human speeds – much faster than Tesla's or
(More...)
The Mutant Wolves of Chernobyl Have Evolved to Survive Cancer
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 12:21:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.popularmechanics.com/science/animals/a46799706/mutant-wolves-of-chernobyl/>
"On April 26, 1986, disaster struck the small Ukrainian-Belarusian border town
of Chernobyl, (then part of the Soviet Union) when a series of steam explosions
led to a nuclear meltdown. The apocalyptic event impacted hundreds of thousands
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Anti-racist interventions don’t stress teens out
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 12:22:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.futurity.org/anti-racist-interventions-teens-stress-3191372/
"A study of how high school students respond to a program designed to increase
the frequency and quality of conversations about race finds that the
anti-racist intervention doesn’t cause stress or feelings of alienation.
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The Great Barrier Reef’s latest bout of bleaching is the fifth in eight summers – the corals now have almost no reprieve
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 12:23:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-great-barrier-reefs-latest-bout-of-bleaching-is-the-fifth-in-eight-summers-the-corals-now-have-almost-no-reprieve-225348>
"For the fifth time in just the past eight summers – 2016, 2017, 2020, 2022 and
now 2024 - huge swathes of the Great Barrier Reef are experiencing extreme heat
stress that has triggered yet another episode of mass coral bleaching.
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‘I couldn’t stand the pain’: the Turkish holiday resort that’s become an emergency dental centre for Britons who can’t get treated at home
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 12:24:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/i-couldnt-stand-the-pain-the-turkish-holiday-resort-thats-become-an-emergency-dental-centre-for-britons-who-cant-get-treated-at-home-224762>
"It’s a hot summer day in the Turkish city of Antalya, a Mediterranean resort
with golden beaches, deep blue sea and vibrant nightlife. The pool area of the
all-inclusive resort is crammed with British people on sun loungers – but they
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I didn’t get the credit for my bestselling book: the secret life of the celebrity ghost writer
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 12:25:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Strange rock formations beneath the Pacific Ocean could change our understanding of the early Earth
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 19:23:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/strange-rock-formations-beneath-the-pacific-ocean-could-change-our-understanding-of-the-early-earth-223718>
"Our world may seem fragile, but Earth has been around for a very long time. If
we ventured far back into the past, would we reach a time when it looked
fundamentally different?
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Hosting Cop in 2026 could be the incentive Australia needs to turbocharge climate action
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 19:25:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/12/cop-summit-labor-australia-host>
"In 2021 the then prime minister, Scott Morrison, reluctantly agreed to attend
the Glasgow Climate Conference – the 26th Conference of the Parties (Cop) –
thanks largely to peer pressure from the United Kingdom, which was the
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Indigenous fire management began more than 11,000 years ago: new research
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 19:26:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/indigenous-fire-management-began-more-than-11-000-years-ago-new-research-225263>
"Wildfire burns between 3.94 million and 5.19 million square kilometres of land
every year worldwide. If that area were a single country, it would be the
seventh largest in the world.
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Trump ‘will not give a penny to Ukraine’ if he wins, Hungary’s Viktor Orbán says
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 19:27:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/11/trump-ukraine-war-viktor-orban>
"Donald Trump “will not give a penny” to Ukraine if he is re-elected US
president, the far-right Hungarian prime minister, Viktor Orbán, said after a
controversial meeting with Trump in Florida.
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Can earth-covered houses protect us from bushfires? Even if they’re a solution, it’s not risk-free
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 19:28:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/can-earth-covered-houses-protect-us-from-bushfires-even-if-theyre-a-solution-its-not-risk-free-216449>
"As extreme fire weather becomes more common across ever larger areas of
Australia, we need new options for living with the risk of bushfire.
Underground or earth-sheltered housing is one possibility. While still unusual,
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‘Larger than Everest’ comet could become visible to naked eye this month
Tue, 9 Apr 2024 19:29:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/mar/11/larger-than-everest-comet-could-become-visible-to-naked-eye-this-month>
"A comet that is larger than Mount Everest could become visible to the naked
eye in the coming weeks as it continues its first visit to the inner solar
system in more than 70 years, say astronomers.
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How Haiti became a failed state
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:00:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://theconversation.com/how-haiti-became-a-failed-state-225116
"The US military started airlifting embassy staff out of Haiti overnight as the
Caribbean island descends further into chaos. Rival gangs have joined forces to
overrun the country’s capital, Port-au-Prince, in an attempt to force the
(More...)
Letters from an American: March 11, 2024 (Monday)
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:01:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-11-2024-monday
"Authoritarian prime minister Viktor Orbán of Hungary visited former president
Trump in Florida on Friday, and on Sunday, Orbán assured Hungarian state media
that Trump “will not give a penny in the Ukraine-Russia war. Therefore, the war
(More...)
Toddler milks are marketed as beneficial, but they're unnecessary and could be harmful
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:02:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-12/toddler-milk-nutrition-benefits-marketing-parents/103517864>
'It's the ultra-processed milk powder intentionally marketed as a follow-on to
breastfeeding or infant formulae.
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PROFILE — This teen animated a scene in an Oscar-nominated Spider-Man movie
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:04:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.cbc.ca/kidsnews/post/profile-this-teen-animated-a-scene-in-an-oscar-nominated-spider-man-movie>
"When Preston Mutanga found out the producers from
Spider-Man: Across the
Spider-Verse wanted to talk to him, he thought it was a scam.
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New data explodes myth of crime wave fueled by migrants
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:06:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://popular.info/p/new-data-explodes-myth-of-crime-wave
'Republican politicians and sympathetic media outlets are claiming that America
is in the midst of a violent "crime wave," driven in part by undocumented
immigrants. New data, however, demonstrates that there was not a spike in
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In Kyrgyzstan, creeping authoritarianism rubs up against proud tradition of people power
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 06:08:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/in-kyrgyzstan-creeping-authoritarianism-rubs-up-against-proud-tradition-of-people-power-216572>
"The people of Kyrgyzstan have a well-earned reputation for “street democracy.”
Since emerging from the breakup of the Soviet Union in the early 1990s,
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Digging In: Food’s Big, Plastic Problem
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:40:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://modernfarmer.com/2024/03/foods-big-plastic-problem/
"“Does anyone realize we’re headed toward plastic armageddon?”
That’s how Bradley Aiken of Portland, OR began his response to our call for
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Every new mom in this U.S. city is now getting cash aid for a year
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:41:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/12/1234947790/cash-aid-flint-michigan-pregnant-moms-poverty-child-development-pregnancy>
'Flint, Mich., has one of the country's highest rates of child poverty —
something that got a lot of attention during the city's lead water crisis a
decade ago. And a pediatrician who helped expose that lead problem has now
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Nigeria risks losing all its forest elephants – what we found when we went looking for them
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:43:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nigeria-risks-losing-all-its-forest-elephants-what-we-found-when-we-went-looking-for-them-222093>
"Nigeria is one of 37 African countries where elephants are found in the wild.
Savannah elephants (
Loxodonta africana) can be found in the north and forest
elephants (
Loxodonta cyclotis) in the south.
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All Gender Toilets Need To Be A Thing — And It's Not About Trans People
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:44:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://www.laceydearie.com/all-gender-toilets-need-to-be-a-thing-and-its-not-about-trans-people-66633d6972e8>
"I had to think long and hard about writing this post because it opens me up to
criticism on a topic that I might not be ready to handle. But I have already
been trolled this week so I feel like I have nothing to lose. Truth be told,
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Three ways your wardrobe could help you avoid fast fashion
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:45:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/three-ways-your-wardrobe-could-help-you-avoid-fast-fashion-224293>
"Think about the clothes you are wearing right now. How long have you had them?
How often do you wear them? Like me, you’re probably wearing favourites that
you always reach for, despite having a wardrobe stuffed with rarely worn
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Bilgin Architects shrouds solar farm hub with mirrored steel in Turkey
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 12:46:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.dezeen.com/2024/03/03/central-control-building-bilgin-architects-turkey/>
"A facade of shimmering steel panels envelops this control centre that Istanbul
studio Bilgin Architects has created in the plains of Karapinar, Turkey, for
one of Europe's largest solar farms.
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World War II ‘Rumor Clinics’ Helped America Battle Wild Gossip
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:49:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/history/world-war-ii-rumor-clinics-helped-america-battle-wild-gossip-180983883/>
"When the United States entered World War II in December 1941, its enemies
weren’t limited to the Axis powers of Germany, Italy and Japan. The nation also
faced an adversary at home: rumors that undermined morale, sowed distrust of
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The next pandemic? It’s already here for Earth’s wildlife
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:50:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-next-pandemic-its-already-here-for-earths-wildlife-222306>
"I am a conservation biologist who studies emerging infectious diseases. When
people ask me what I think the next pandemic will be I often say that we are in
the midst of one – it’s just afflicting a great many species more than ours.
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Mother’s little helper: interviews with Australian women show a complex relationship with alcohol
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 19:55:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/mothers-little-helper-interviews-with-australian-women-show-a-complex-relationship-with-alcohol-225285>
"Men have historically, and still do, drink more than women. But in recent
years there has been an uptick in women’s drinking, particularly among women in
their late 30s through to their 60s.
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Australian sport runs financial and legal risks due to climate inaction, new report warns
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:00:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/sport/2024/mar/13/australian-sport-climate-inaction-risks-report-data-environmental-defenders-office>
"Australian sport is failing to engage with or adapt to the climate crisis,
opening organisations up to serious financial and legal risks, a new report has
found.
(More...)
I made a fake ad agency to annoy fossil fuel marketers
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:01:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HPhMaCrCnqM
"Who is Jamie Kolkot? His ad agency's stunts for the fossil fuel industry have
brought him thousands of followers on LinkedIn. But Jamie Kolkot isn't real…
He's actually slightly different looking white male… me."
(More...)
As the air-raid sirens sound, I am studying Ukrainian culture with new fervour. I’m far from alone
Wed, 10 Apr 2024 20:02:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/as-the-air-raid-sirens-sound-i-am-studying-ukrainian-culture-with-new-fervour-im-far-from-alone-224508>
"I’m an Australian-Ukrainian researcher and I moved back to Kyiv from Sydney in
2022 after the full-scale Russian invasion. My life in a war zone has given me
the chance to witness firsthand Russia’s brutality and Ukraine’s limitless
(More...)
We looked at all the recent evidence on mobile phone bans in schools – this is what we found
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:29:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-looked-at-all-the-recent-evidence-on-mobile-phone-bans-in-schools-this-is-what-we-found-224848>
"Mobile phones are currently banned in all Australian state schools and many
Catholic and independent schools around the country. This is part of a global
trend over more than a decade to restrict phone use in schools.
(More...)
Furious Hungary summons US envoy over Biden’s ‘dictatorship’ comment
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:30:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/12/ambassador-biden-viktor-orban-dictatorship-hungary>
"Hungary summoned the US ambassador over comments by the US president, Joe
Biden, who said the prime minister, Viktor Orbán, wants a dictatorship.
(More...)
Why secondhand markets and apps are not a solution to clothing waste
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:32:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-secondhand-markets-and-apps-are-not-a-solution-to-clothing-waste-222321>
"In theory, apps for selling secondhand clothes such as Vinted, Depop, ThredUp
and Schpock offer an opportunity to be both thrifty and fashionable. Good news
for shoppers worried about rising costs and the sustainability of buying new
(More...)
Revealed: the secret algorithm that controls the lives of Serco’s immigration detainees
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:42:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2024/mar/13/serco-australia-immigration-detention-network-srat-tool-risk-rating-ntwnfb->
"Imagine there’s a secret rating that dictates where you sleep and whether you
are forced to wear handcuffs to a doctor’s appointment. And imagine that rating
is based on incorrect information or unfair assumptions about the type of
(More...)
AI is creating fake legal cases and making its way into real courtrooms, with disastrous results
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:43:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ai-is-creating-fake-legal-cases-and-making-its-way-into-real-courtrooms-with-disastrous-results-225080>
"We’ve seen deepfake, explicit images of celebrities, created by artificial
intelligence (AI). AI has also played a hand in creating music, driverless race
cars and spreading misinformation, among other things.
(More...)
Big batteries to shore up power in 20 Victorian tourist towns
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 03:44:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theage.com.au/politics/victoria/big-batteries-to-shore-up-power-in-20-victorian-tourist-towns-20240312-p5fbv4.html>
"Regional communities prone to patchy electricity and power outages during
tourist peaks will have their supply shored up under the Allan government’s
first round of neighbourhood batteries.
(More...)
Pacific Islanders have long drawn wisdom from the Earth, the sky and the waves. Research shows the science is behind them
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:31:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/pacific-islanders-have-long-drawn-wisdom-from-the-earth-the-sky-and-the-waves-research-shows-the-science-is-behind-them-225088>
"One afternoon last year, we sat in a village hall in Fiji chatting to
residents about traditional ways of forecasting tropical cyclones. One man
mentioned a black-winged storm bird known as “manumanunicagi” that glides above
(More...)
Behind F1's Velvet Curtain
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:32:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://web.archive.org/web/20240301170542/https://www.roadandtrack.com/car-culture/a46975496/behind-f1-velvet-curtain/>
"Most of us have the distinct pleasure of going throughout our lives bereft of
the physical presence of those who rule over us. Were we peasants instead of
spreadsheet jockeys, warehouse workers, and baristas, we would toil in our
(More...)
Interregnum, Part 1: Collapse
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:33:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://medium.com/@sarahmiller_22747/interregnum-part-1-collapse-1e6331c6cf0b>
"There will be no revolution. Capitalism is collapsing of its own accord —
spinning out of control at a pace few of us expected or even imagined. The
arguable advantage of collapse over revolution is that you stand better odds of
(More...)
The Tragic Misfit Behind “Harriet the Spy”
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:34:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://web.archive.org/web/20240301170837/https://www.newyorker.com/books/under-review/the-tragic-misfit-behind-harriet-the-spy>
"There is a certain alchemy by which canonical characters, especially the
figures of children’s literature, come to exist outside of history. Stripped of
their initial contexts, and cleansed of any outdated particularities, they seem
(More...)
Some journalists seem bored by the biggest story of our lifetimes
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:35:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.stopthepresses.news/p/some-journalists-seem-bored-by-the
"At the
New York Times, the journalists count on politics for amusement. It’s
a sporting event, a cage match. Republicans vs. Democrats, Sharks vs. Jets,
gladiators vs. lions.
(More...)
Trung Dong’s Aerial Street Photos Highlight the Fruit Merchants of Hanoi
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 12:36:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/03/trung-dong-fruit-ladies/
"Keen to capture the vivid, ever-changing landscapes of Vietnam’s cities, Trung
Dong seeks out seemingly mundane activities that, when photographed from a
unique angle or in the warmth of golden hour, reveal their exceptional nature.
(More...)
Review: The New Essential Guide To Electronics In Shenzhen
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:50:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://hackaday.com/2024/03/13/review-the-new-essential-guide-to-electronics-in-shenzhen/>
"The city of Shenzhen in China holds a special fascination for the electronic
hardware community, as the city and special economic zone established by the
Chinese government at the start of the 1980s it has become probably one of the
(More...)
What’s the Price of a Childhood Turned Into Content?
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:53:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.cosmopolitan.com/lifestyle/a60125272/sharenting-parenting-influencer-cost-children/>
"As the child of a popular mom blogger in the 2010s, Vanessa* worked throughout
her childhood and adolescence. She filmed videos, edited social media posts,
and participated in brand deals with companies like Disney—plus, she wrote and
(More...)
What can we expect from six more years of Vladimir Putin? An increasingly weak and dysfunctional Russia
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:53:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-can-we-expect-from-six-more-years-of-vladimir-putin-an-increasingly-weak-and-dysfunctional-russia-224259>
"There is very little drama in Russia’s upcoming presidential election this
weekend. We all know Vladimir Putin will win. The only real question is whether
he will receive more than 75% of the vote.
(More...)
Jimmy Lai trial in Hong Kong hears evidence from ‘tortured’ witness
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:55:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/13/jimmy-lai-trial-hong-kong-andy-li-evidence-torture-claims>
"A key prosecution witness in the trial of Jimmy Lai took the stand in a Hong
Kong court on Wednesday, giving evidence that the UN’s special rapporteur has
said could be tainted because of allegations of torture.
(More...)
Australian music festivals are increasingly affected by climate change. But is the industry doing enough to mitigate its impact?
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:55:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australian-music-festivals-are-increasingly-affected-by-climate-change-but-is-the-industry-doing-enough-to-mitigate-its-impact-225183>
"The Pitch Music and Arts Festival in Moyston, Victoria, was cancelled while
festival-goers were already on site this weekend, after an extreme fire danger
warning was issued.
(More...)
Councils from Paris to the Yarra want to use parking fees to clamp down on big SUVs. What are they doing and will they succeed?
Thu, 11 Apr 2024 19:56:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/14/melbourne-yarra-city-council-parking-fees-suvs-utes>
"A Melbourne council has passed an Australian-first motion to investigate
clamping down on large vehicles by hiking up parking fees.
(More...)
E for equity? E-scooter and e-bike schemes can help people on low incomes and with disabilities
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:55:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/e-for-equity-e-scooter-and-e-bike-schemes-can-help-people-on-low-incomes-and-with-disabilities-224844>
"Interest in shared e-bikes and e-scooters, or “micromobility” devices, has
skyrocketed in Australia. Every capital city and over 25 local councils have
trialled shared e-scooter systems through private operators including Lime,
(More...)
Two-thirds of women report bias or discrimination in Australian healthcare in national survey
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:56:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/14/two-thirds-of-women-report-bias-or-discrimination-in-australian-healthcare-in-national-survey>
"A woman “bullied into” accepting long-term contraception in order to obtain
endometriosis surgery is one of many dehumanising experiences of gender bias in
the health system revealed by a government survey.
(More...)
The surprising key to magpie intelligence: it’s not genetic
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:57:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-surprising-key-to-magpie-intelligence-its-not-genetic-225654>
"If you’ve ever had the pleasure of encountering Australia’s iconic magpies,
you know these birds are intelligent creatures. With their striking black and
white plumage, loud warbling voices and complex social behaviours, magpies
(More...)
NSW to double penalties for worst environmental crimes in wake of asbestos crisis
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:58:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/14/nsw-to-double-penalties-for-worst-environmental-crimes-in-wake-of-asbestos-crisis>
"Penalties for the most serious environmental crimes would double and the New
South Wales environmental watchdog would have powers to recall potentially
contaminated products from consumers under major changes to environmental
(More...)
Tennis anyone? Bad news for skiers as snow season could shrink by 78% this century
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 04:59:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/tennis-anyone-bad-news-for-skiers-as-snow-season-could-shrink-by-78-this-century-225581>
"As the days shorten, many of us, particularly in Australia’s south-east, are
looking forward to cooler times, and perhaps the allure of snow on the horizon.
In the past week many in this region experienced their warmest days for over a
(More...)
No park, no problem: Car space rules could be ditched in areas with good public transport
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 05:00:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theage.com.au/national/victoria/no-park-no-problem-car-space-rules-could-be-ditched-in-areas-with-good-public-transport-20240312-p5fbua.html>
"Parking requirements could be scrapped for new apartment blocks near public
transport hubs under a state government plan to cut $50,000 off the cost of new
homes, streamline construction and slash traffic congestion.
(More...)
Russia is about to hold another presidential election. It needn’t bother
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:41:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/russia-is-about-to-hold-another-presidential-election-it-neednt-bother-225645>
"Time for an early announcement: Vladimir Putin has won the upcoming Russian
presidential election on March 15–17. It’s hardly a spoiler. Russian elections
have been performative exercises in phoney democracy for many years now, and
(More...)
A Rainbow Made of Kimono: Japanese Culture Thrives in Kraków
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:42:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/teatime-history/a-rainbow-made-of-kimono-japanese-culture-thrives-in-krak%C3%B3w-7fdd6f600a54>
"Japanese culture is well-loved in many parts of the world. It may be no
surprise that London and Paris are among its important hubs in Europe, but what
about Kraków, Poland?
(More...)
The Danish City Reimagining Reuse
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:44:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/aarhus-denmark-reimagining-reuse-circular-economy/>
"Every morning, about 50 to 100 people gather in line in front of a center
owned by the municipality of Aarhus, the second-largest city in Denmark. Here,
they can give — and take — all sorts of materials for free. More than two
(More...)
Cash Transfers Incentivize Social Change for Women and Girls in Egypt
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:47:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.worldbank.org/en/news/feature/2024/03/07/cash-transfers-incentivize-social-change-for-women-and-girls-in-egypt>
"“Early marriage is harmful to the education, health, and wellbeing of girls. I
know that because I experienced those drawbacks myself when I got married at 17
years old and this is why I am passionate about raising awareness on those
(More...)
Can Cities Drive SUVs Off Their Streets?
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:48:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/can-cities-drive-suvs-off-their-streets/>
"In early February, Paris took a decisive step to deter visitors from driving
enormous cars like SUVs in the city center. Voters approved a measure that
would triple parking fees for SUVs and other large vehicles. If Paris City
(More...)
We ignored AIDS. Let’s not repeat the mistake on long COVID
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 12:49:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nj.com/opinion/2024/03/we-ignored-aids-lets-not-repeat-the-mistake-on-long-covid-editorial.html>
"In the earliest days of the AIDS crisis, America ignored the problem, even
though people were dropping dead by the thousands.
(More...)
Disabled people's exclusion from indoor spaces is a civil rights violation, not an annoyance
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:14:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.thegauntlet.news/p/disabled-peoples-exclusion-from-indoor
"Let’s start with the title.
“Wrestling with my husband’s fear of getting Long COVID again” at NPR today
(More...)
Muji Has a Prescription for the Loneliness Epidemic in Japan
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:17:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-01/muji-revives-japan-s-danchi-housing-complexes-to-tackle-loneliness>
"Discussions around the loneliness epidemic are growing around the world, and
in Japan, which has one of the world’s fastest-aging populations, the issue is
never far from sight.
(More...)
'Not a Radical Idea': Bernie Sanders Unveils 32-Hour Workweek Bill
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:20:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.commondreams.org/news/sanders-32-hour-workweek
'Sen. Bernie Sanders on Wednesday introduced legislation that would establish a
32-hour workweek in the U.S. with no loss of pay, a change the Vermont senator
said is necessary to ensure the working class benefits from massive
(More...)
Large old trees are vital for Australian birds. Their long branches and hollows can’t be replaced by saplings
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:21:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/large-old-trees-are-vital-for-australian-birds-their-long-branches-and-hollows-cant-be-replaced-by-saplings-225276>
"When we make roads, houses or farmland, we often find large old trees in the
way. Our response is often to lop off offending branches or even cut the tree
down.
(More...)
What washing machine settings can I use to make my clothes last longer?
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:22:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-washing-machine-settings-can-i-use-to-make-my-clothes-last-longer-224064>
"Orbiting 400 kilometres above Earth’s surface, the astronauts on the
International Space Station live a pretty normal social life, if not for one
thing: they happily wear their unwashed clothes for days and weeks at a time.
(More...)
Much of west and central Africa without internet after undersea cable failures
Fri, 12 Apr 2024 19:23:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2024/mar/14/much-of-west-and-central-africa-without-internet-after-undersea-cable-failures>
"Much of west and central Africa has been left without internet service, as
operators of several subsea cables reported failures.
(More...)
Meet the kowari: a pint-sized predator on the fast track to extinction
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:09:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/meet-the-kowari-a-pint-sized-predator-on-the-fast-track-to-extinction-219598>
"Australia is home to more than 350 species of native mammals, 87% of which are
found nowhere else on Earth. But with 39 of these species already extinct and a
further 110 listed as threatened, there’s every chance many will vanish before
(More...)
Great Barrier Reef undergoing mass bleaching event leaving 200-year-old corals devastated
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:10:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-14/great-barrier-reef-mass-bleaching-coral-devastated/103588726>
'The Great Barrier Reef has been hit by its fifth mass coral bleaching event in
the past eight years.
(More...)
I Always Knew I Was Different. I Just Didn’t Know I Was a Sociopath.
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:14:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/WqWO4
"Whenever I ask my mother if she remembers the time in second grade when I
stabbed a kid in the head with a pencil, her answer is the same: “Vaguely.”
(More...)
‘I’m home’: how co-operative housing could take pressure off Australia’s housing crisis
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:14:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/im-home-how-co-operative-housing-could-take-pressure-off-australias-housing-crisis-225561>
"At a time when everything from abolishing negative gearing to capping rents
are being suggested as ways to reduce Australia’s housing crisis, little
attention has been given to housing co-operatives.
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We teach school kids about safe sex. We need to teach safe sexting too
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:16:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-teach-school-kids-about-safe-sex-we-need-to-teach-safe-sexting-too-224748>
"Sexting involves taking self-made naked or partially naked sexual photos,
videos or explicit texts and sending them online or via a mobile phone. They
are more commonly referred to as “nudes” or “dick pics” by young people.
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Is Reading a Dying Pastime?
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 03:16:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/bouncin-and-behavin-blogs/is-reading-a-dying-pastime-309e80b94de7>
"My 12-year-old grandson doesn't like to read. He says it's boring. He would
much rather spend his time doing things on his Chromebook. It's not that he
can't read well. He can. He is a smart kid and exceptionally creative. He just
(More...)
CSIRO defends GenCost – and science – as Coalition and Murdoch go nuclear against key institutions
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:45:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/csiro-defends-gencost-as-coalition-and-murdoch-media-go-nuclear-against-key-institutions/>
"The head of Australia’s principal scientific research organisation has been
forced to step in to defend the CSIRO’s important
GenCost report in the face
of unrelenting attacks from the federal Coalition and right wing media and
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Australia’s largest rail freight company to roll out battery electric tenders in “world first” trial
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:47:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australias-largest-rail-freight-company-to-roll-out-battery-electric-tenders-in-world-first-trial/>
"Aurizon, Australia’s largest rail freight operator, is to trial battery
electric tenders that could electrify and decarbonise the country’s rail
freight industry without the need for expensive railway electrification.
(More...)
Salty foods are making people sick − in part by poisoning their microbiomes
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:50:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/salty-foods-are-making-people-sick-in-part-by-poisoning-their-microbiomes-224591>
"People have been using salt since the dawn of civilization to process,
preserve and enhance foods. In ancient Rome, salt was so central to commerce
that soldiers were paid their “salarium,” or salaries, in salt, for instance.
(More...)
The World's Cleanest Energy Source Is Nearly Here
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:51:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/predict/the-worlds-cleanest-energy-source-is-nearly-here-5c0d9ce0813e>
"Here's a question, what's the lowest carbon form of energy? Solar? Wind? Maybe
nuclear? Well, if you guessed tidal, you'd be right. Don't get me wrong,
nuclear, wind, and solar have amazingly low emissions at 4g per kWh, 4g per kWh
(More...)
The Counteroffensive: Crimean Tatars are observing this Ramadan in exile
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:52:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://kyivindependent.com/the-counteroffensive-crimean-tatars-are-observing-this-ramadan-in-exile/>
"Dilaver Saidakhmetov's grandfather wasn’t a practicing Muslim, but that didn’t
stop him building a mosque.
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Climate-friendly beef? Argentina’s new ‘carbon-neutral’ certification could help reduce livestock emissions – if it’s done right
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 11:53:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/climate-friendly-beef-argentinas-new-carbon-neutral-certification-could-help-reduce-livestock-emissions-if-its-done-right-225347>
"In Argentina, where beef is a symbol of national pride, a government-led
partnership has started certifying certain livestock as carbon neutral. It’s a
big step that shouldn’t be underestimated, but getting the certification
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What is the Darien Gap? And why are more migrants risking this Latin American route to get to the US?
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:20:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Use of encryption powers doubles but still no terrorism cases
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:21:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.innovationaus.com/use-of-encryption-powers-doubles-but-still-no-terrorism-cases/>
"Australia’s controversial encryption-busting powers have not been used to
investigate terrorism offences for a fifth year in a row, despite the former
Coalition government using the heightened prospect of terrorism to rush the
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Putin has no successor, no living rivals and no retirement plan – why his eventual death will set off a vicious power struggle
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:22:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Letters from an American: March 14, 2024
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:24:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-14-2024
"This morning, Senate majority leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), one of the
highest-ranking Jewish officials in the U.S. government, said Israelis need to
call new elections to replace Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who, Schumer
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Dengue: Brazilian single-dose vaccine could help turn tide in the fight against fever
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:25:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/dengue-brazilian-single-dose-vaccine-could-help-turn-tide-in-the-fight-against-fever-225398>
"Dengue, caused by the virus transmitted by the bite of the female
Aedes
aegypti mosquito and, to a lesser extent, the
Aedes albopictus mosquito, is
an acute illness characterized mainly by high fever, body aches and redness of
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How Video Games Helped Me Accept My Queerness
Sat, 13 Apr 2024 19:27:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/prismnpen/how-video-games-helped-me-accept-my-queerness-ad4f902fd4e6>
"When I saw P&P's latest writing prompt
(How) Have LGBTQ Film & Literature
Shaped You? I immediately began to wrack my brain about what queer films and
literature I've engaged with in the past.
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Scientists discover 100 potential new deep-sea species, including mystery creature
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 06:35:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://edition.cnn.com/2024/03/11/world/100-species-ocean-census-new-zealand-scn/>
"Marine researchers on a mission to record life hidden in the world’s oceans
have reported they found about 100 potential new species — including one
mystery starlike creature.
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A TikTok Ban Is A Pointless Political Turd For Democrats
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 06:37:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/15/a-tiktok-ban-is-a-pointless-political-turd-for-democrats/>
"As you probably noticed, the House just passed the controversial ban on
TikTok, with 352 Representatives in favor, and 65 opposed. The bill is now
likely to be slow-walked to the Senate where its chance of passing is murky,
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The Cystic-Fibrosis Breakthrough That Changed Everything
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 06:39:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Hong Kong’s Zero-Opposition Legislature Aims To Up Oppression With New ‘National Security’ Law
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 06:40:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/15/hong-kongs-zero-opposition-legislature-aims-to-up-oppression-with-new-national-security-law/>
"A gentleman’s agreement with the UK following years of colonialism has given
rise to another form of oppression. China took over Hong Kong in 1997,
promising to stay out of the day-to-day business of governing Hong Kong for 50
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Weather forecasts have become much more accurate; we now need to make them available to everyone
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 06:42:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://ourworldindata.org/weather-forecasts
"Weather forecasts are often seen as just a nice thing to have. Useful when
planning a Sunday barbecue, or when we want to know if we’ll need an umbrella
for the day. But in many ways weather forecasts are absolutely crucial: they
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Daniel has Long COVID. It has cost him more than $100,000
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 06:44:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/daniel-has-long-covid-it-has-cost-him-more-than-100-000/j8e18pxji>
'Over the past year, Daniel* has calculated he has racked up more than $100,000
in bills from hospital visits, medical tests, specialist appointments and
medication — all because of Long COVID.
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Remote Work Is Here to Stay, Mostly for the Better
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:22:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.cato.org/commentary/remote-work-here-stay-mostly-better#
"As frequent
Capitolism readers surely know, I’m a big fan of remote work for
personal and professional reasons. On the former, I’ve worked from my home in
Raleigh, North Carolina, since 2010, and I’m sure it’s helped me live a better,
(More...)
RBG's family condemns the selection of recipients of an award named in her honor
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:24:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/15/1238921724/musk-murdoch-rbg-award
'An award named after Ruth Bader Ginsburg has gone to a slate of accomplished
women since it was launched four years ago to honor the legacy of the late
Supreme Court justice known for championing women's rights and liberal causes.
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‘I am not a typo’ campaign urges tech giants to correct their autocorrect systems in the name of inclusivity
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:26:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/i-am-not-a-typo-campaign-autocorrect-inclusivity/>
"We’re not ones for taking sides when it comes to politics, so we’d never
accuse Priti Patel of being wrong – but a spellchecker just might.
(More...)
CNN changed a headline about EV sales from a success story to a failure
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:27:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.mediamatters.org/cnn/cnn-changed-headline-about-ev-sales-success-story-failure>
"On February 25, CNN published a piece on electric vehicles outlining the
reasons that sales, which are trending upward and reached record levels in
2023, are not as high as analysts once predicted they’d be. The next day, a new
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The climate cafe helping eco-anxious Africans find hope amid the heat
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:28:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/climate-cafe-ecoanxiety-nigeria-africa/>
"Akindipe Akinjisola, a 29-year-old banker, lives in Wawa on the outskirts of
Lagos, Nigeria’s bustling economic centre.
(More...)
Huge “first-of-its-kind” rewilding project to bring back lost species and create ecotourism paradise in South Africa
Sun, 14 Apr 2024 14:30:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.discoverwildlife.com/news/loskop-dam-nature-reserve-south-africa-rewilding-project>
"Work is underway on a massive “first-of-its-kind” rewilding project to develop
South Africa’s Loskop Dam Nature Reserve and adjacent areas into one of the
largest protected wildlife reserves in the country, providing refuge for
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Lima’s neurodivergent picnic movement is liberating Peruvians from stigma and abuse
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:24:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.positive.news/society/neurodivergent-picnic-lima-peru/
"On a bright summer afternoon in Lima, the capital of Peru, Carolina Díaz
Pimentel takes some red and green tape out of her backpack. She’s in a park
waiting for people to arrive at a picnic she and her friends are hosting.
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Not your average bank statement: what 10 years of impact investing looks like
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:25:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/ethex-what-years-impact-investing-looks-like/>
"There’s a lot you could buy with £115m: more than 35m lattes, 2m West End
theatre tickets, or a gym pass to keep you going for 213,000 years.
Alternatively, you could invest it in pioneering organisations pushing for
(More...)
EU Strikes Deal to Reduce Packaging Waste and Ban Single-Use Plastics
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:26:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://earth.org/eu-strikes-deal-to-reduce-packaging-waste-and-ban-single-use-plastics/>
"The European Parliament’s representatives and Belgium, which currently holds
the Council’s presidency, reached a deal on Monday aimed at tackling the
increase in packaging waste generated in the European Union.
(More...)
Private Gender Affirming Care Ban Fails To Advance In England After "Ferret Filibuster"
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:28:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/private-gender-affirming-care-ban
'Following a recent decision in England by the National Health Service to stop
prescribing puberty blockers for transgender youth, former U.K. Prime Minister
Liz Truss introduced a bill that would outlaw gender-affirming care for trans
(More...)
New York City Ready to Expand Greenways Along Rivers, Railways and Parks
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:30:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/09032024/new-york-city-greenways-along-rivers-railways-parks/>
"New York City is poised for a year of opportunity with the opening of miles of
city-wide greenways, a success for community advocates who are cautious but
optimistic about the effort to create fresh or upgraded public paths across the
(More...)
Irish names you’re probably saying wrong and how to pronounce them
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 00:31:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://edition.cnn.com/travel/irish-names-pronunciation/
"Do you know your Gearóid from your Gobnait? Your Fearghal from your Muirgheal?
To the untrained eye, Irish names can seem like a daunting ambush of rogue
(More...)
Net gains: how Pacific Island states are securing the future of tuna - and their own
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:37:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/03/05/net-gains-how-pacific-island-states-are-securing-the-future-of-tuna-and-their-own>
"
The largest tuna fishery in the world is also the most sustainable. How do
the small island states of the Pacific prevent overfishing, develop their
economies, and prepare for the imminent effects of climate change? Our report
(More...)
Seven times size of Manhattan: the African tree-planting project making a difference
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:38:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/13/seven-times-size-of-manhattan-the-african-tree-planting-project-making-a-difference>
"In a world of monoculture cash crops, an innovative African project is
persuading farmers to plant biodiverse forest gardens that feed the family,
protect the soil and expand tree cover.
(More...)
Bald eagles seen nesting in Toronto for first time in city’s recorded history
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:39:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/10/bald-eagles-nesting-toronto-first-time-history>
"Few things delight residents of Toronto more than unexpected animals in
unexpected places.
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'A very special day’: Birds linked to Darwin’s theory of evolution reintroduced to Galapagos Islands
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:40:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/03/05/a-very-special-day-birds-linked-to-darwins-theory-of-evolution-reintroduced-to-galapagos-i>
"
Some 510 finches from five species were released on Floreana Island as part
of a nature restoration programme, according to Ecuador’s Ministry of the
Environment.
(More...)
Mexican Wolf Population Grows for Eighth Consecutive Year
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:41:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.fws.gov/press-release/2024-03/mexican-wolf-population-grows-eighth-consecutive-year>
"The wild population of Mexican wolves saw another year of growth in 2023,
according to the results of the annual survey. The 2023 population census
revealed a minimum of 257 Mexican wolves distributed across Arizona and New
(More...)
Saving the Bears of Abruzzo
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 05:44:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.earthisland.org/journal/index.php/articles/entry/saving-the-bears-of-abruzzo>
"Abruzzo is a a little-known region of Italy, just two hours east of Rome. It
lies in between the high peaks of three national parks, 10,000 square
kilometres of wild, rugged terrain, home to Apennine wolves, golden eagles,
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Just Two Things,11 March 2024: Carbon | Miners
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:55:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://justtwothings.substack.com/p/11-march-2024-carbon-miners
"Chris Goodall’s excellent newsletter
Carbon Commentary devotes itself to
terse and factual accounts of signs of emerging change that might make the
post-carbon transition feasible. He tracks both changes in innovation practice
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The world’s green juggernaut will become unstoppable this year
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:57:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Austria, Denmark, Lithuania: Which EU countries have committed to decarbonise power by 2035?
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:58:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.euronews.com/green/2024/03/07/austria-denmark-lithuania-which-eu-countries-have-committed-to-decarbonise-power-by-2035>
"EU countries representing more than 60 per cent of the bloc’s energy sector
have committed to decarbonise their power sectors by 2035.
(More...)
How Vegemite can help break down your old computers, phones and TV sets
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 12:59:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-18/beer-yeast-fore-waste/103587324
"Australians are one of the world's biggest producers of e-waste.
Governments and environmentalists are working together to try and cut down on
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Rural Women's Award winner Kate Lamason's Australian-made alternative to imported tuna
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:01:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2024-03-18/tinned-tuna-imports-australia-fishing-sustainability/103591338>
"Cairns mum Kate Lamason was shocked to learn that 99 per cent of the 50,000
tonnes of tinned tuna that Australians eat every year is imported and that less
than a third of it is certified as sustainably fished.
(More...)
EXCLUSIVE: 100 years later, long-lost silent film found in Omaha parking lot
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 13:02:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.wowt.com/2024/03/08/exclusive-100-years-later-long-lost-silent-film-found-omaha-parking-lot/>
"OMAHA, Neb. (WOWT) - It’s a movie that hasn’t been seen in decades — missing
for so long, that many didn’t even know it existed. That is, until it turned up
in Omaha.
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This Team of Indigenous Women Sculpts Stories in Snow
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:05:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.atlasobscura.com/articles/all-women-indigenous-snow-sculpting-team>
"It’s the dead of night on the edge of Wisconsin’s frozen Lake Geneva, and the
frigid February wind is howling. A woman stands atop a cube of packed snow
that’s taller than she is. Over and over, she muscles an auger—essentially, a
(More...)
Guerrilla festival no-photo2024 is highlighting the unseen work of Palestinian photographers in Gaza
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:06:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/guerrilla-festival-no-photo2024-is-highlighting-the-unseen-work-of-palestinian-photographers-in-gaza-225182>
No photos of the war. No photos of its victims. No mention of the hundreds
of photographers who have died taking them. We are a group of activists and
artists who believe the future will be shaped by those who can see it. We
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‘I don’t think I developed emotionally’: Earl Spencer on the pain of boarding-school abuse
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:07:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2024/mar/17/earl-charles-spencer-a-very-private-school-interview>
"It was one thing writing about the abuses of his childhood, Charles Spencer
tells me, with half an ironic laugh; it’s quite another talking about them with
strangers. When we meet in an office at his publisher, he is reeling a bit from
(More...)
Matchcraft pioneer Len Hughes still making mind-blowing models from matchsticks after 60 years
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:11:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-17/matchstick-models-len-hughes-world-of-matchcraft-sunshine-coast/103542758>
'Len Hughes pioneered the unusual art of matchcraft.
Over the past 60 years, the 88-year-old has made hundreds of intricate models
(More...)
Lost in translation: the geopolitical risks of declining foreign language learning in Australia and NZ
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:12:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/lost-in-translation-the-geopolitical-risks-of-declining-foreign-language-learning-in-australia-and-nz-225787>
"As the 2024 academic year begins in Australia and New Zealand, optimism over
the state of foreign language learning at universities is in short supply.
(More...)
Ultra-fast fashion is a disturbing trend undermining efforts to make the whole industry more sustainable
Mon, 15 Apr 2024 19:13:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ultra-fast-fashion-is-a-disturbing-trend-undermining-efforts-to-make-the-whole-industry-more-sustainable-224253>
"Since the 1990s, fast fashion has enabled everyday people to buy the latest
catwalk trends. But the sheer volume of garments being whipped up, sold and
soon discarded is contributing to a global sustainability crisis.
(More...)
Continued logging of NSW koala habitat is ‘a profound tragedy’, conservationist says
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:47:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/18/great-koala-national-park-logging-habitats>
"Longtime forest advocates have expressed disgust at the ongoing logging of
koala habitat in northern New South Wales despite promises the state government
would protect the species, with one seasoned campaigner calling the destruction
(More...)
Economists say Australia shouldn’t try to transition to net zero by aping the mammoth US Inflation Reduction Act
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:49:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/economists-say-australia-shouldnt-try-to-transition-to-net-zero-by-aping-the-mammoth-us-inflation-reduction-act-225568>
"Australia’s top economists are pressing Prime Minister Anthony Albanese not to
ape US President Joe Biden’s “think big” approach to clean energy.
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Letters from an American: March 17, 2024
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:51:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-17-2024
"On Friday, journalist Casey Michel, who specializes in the study of
kleptocracy, pointed out that reporters had missed an important meeting last
week. Michel noted that while reporters covered Hungarian prime minister
(More...)
Why is toddler milk so popular? Follow the money
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:52:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-is-toddler-milk-so-popular-follow-the-money-225668>
"Toddler milk is popular and becoming more so. Just over a third of Australian
toddlers drink it. Parents spend hundreds of millions of dollars on it
globally. Around the world, toddler milk makes up nearly half of total formula
(More...)
Outrage is a key performance indicator for Peter Dutton, the ‘bad cop’ of politics. But what does he value?
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:55:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Pluralistic: How I got scammed
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 03:56:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://pluralistic.net/2024/02/05/cyber-dunning-kruger/#swiss-cheese-security>
"I wuz robbed.
More specifically, I was tricked by a phone-phisher pretending to be from my
(More...)
India: Authorities Revoke Visa Privileges of Diaspora Critics
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:26:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/03/17/india-authorities-revoke-visa-privileges-diaspora-critics>
"(New York) – Indian authorities are revoking visa privileges to overseas
critics of Indian origin who have spoken out against the ruling Bharatiya
Janata Party (BJP)-led government’s policies, Human Rights Watch said today.
(More...)
Does Gender Segregation in Online Gaming Matter?
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:28:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/read-or-die-hq/does-gender-segregation-in-online-gaming-matter-f1f82a29a445>
"When you enter the online world of video games it comes as a shock, you are
surrounded by middle-aged men, swamped with insults and disrespectful comments
hurtled at you for simply having your name as a username, and mine is
(More...)
illustrations: Open source illustrations kit
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:41:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://illlustrations.co/
"Designed 100 awesome illustrations during 100 days of illustration challenge
(Now added more than 120+ illustrations). You can download all illustrations
completely free and use these to design awesome - landing pages, mobile app or
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Akira Toriyama: Bye Cha! to the Great Master of Manga
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:46:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/@yuriminamide0509/akira-toriyama-bye-cha-to-the-great-master-of-manga-84301d046913>
"The news of the passing of Japanese manga artist Akira Toriyama (1955–2024)
saddened his fans. Details of his death have not been disclosed, but some of
his acquaintances say he was due to undergo surgery for a brain tumour in
(More...)
Potty Trained Cows Are No Joke for the Climate
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:58:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/mooloo-cows-toilet-trained-methane-urine-emissions/>
"One small pee for cows, one giant leap for mankind. At least, that’s what a
team of scientists in Dummerstorf, Germany, believe could be a potent solution
for manmade climate change.
(More...)
The West can’t ‘solve’ its Russia problem. Here’s how it should handle 6 more years of Vladimir Putin
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 11:59:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
"In perhaps the least surprising news of the year, Vladimir Putin has triumphed
at the Russian ballot box and been enthroned for the fifth time as president.
He will serve for six more years.
He will be 77 years old in 2030. According to the constitution, which he
(More...)
Even as the fusion era dawns, we’re still in the Steam Age
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:58:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/even-as-the-fusion-era-dawns-were-still-in-the-steam-age-217273>
"Steam locomotives clattering along railway tracks. Paddle steamers churning
down the Murray. Dreadnought battleships powered by steam engines.
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Rental properties 3C hotter indoors, survey of Australian tenants over summer finds
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 17:59:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/18/australia-rental-properties-temperature-survey-hotter-inside-summer>
"Renters are being forced to live in sweltering conditions, with homes
recording inside temperatures 3C hotter than outside across the summer, a new
report from Better Renting has revealed.
(More...)
Anime live-action adaptations are often hated by (Western) fans. Are they being too harsh?
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:00:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/anime-live-action-adaptations-are-often-hated-by-western-fans-are-they-being-too-harsh-225569>
"Between Netflix’s 2023 live-action version of
One Piece, and its latest take
on
Avatar: The Last Airbender, fans are once again asking: why are
live-action anime adaptations so tricky to get right?
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Yes, That's a New Electric Car | Olympian Motors
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:01:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=k-Y1ks2hukU
"Curves, color, and character are rare in modern automobile design. For episode
35 of S³ Olympian Motors is challenging today's EV design and manufacturing
standards. They're building James Bond cars."
(More...)
Study links microplastics with human health problems – but there’s still a lot we don’t know
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:02:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/study-links-microplastics-with-human-health-problems-but-theres-still-a-lot-we-dont-know-225354>
"A recent study published in the prestigious
New England Journal of Medicine
has linked microplastics with risk to human health.
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Forget Quibi. Chinese streamers are hooking Americans with werewolf love triangles
Tue, 16 Apr 2024 18:04:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://restofworld.org/2023/what-is-reelshort/
"Kasey Esser, an actor and gym owner in Los Angeles, didn’t expect anyone to
see his new show. The 34-year-old played a werewolf in
Fated to My Forbidden
Alpha, released on ReelShort, a little-known Chinese-backed streaming app
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On a climate rollercoaster: how Australia’s environment fared in the world’s hottest year
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:41:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/on-a-climate-rollercoaster-how-australias-environment-fared-in-the-worlds-hottest-year-225268>
"Global climate records were shattered in 2023, from air and sea temperatures
to sea-level rise and sea-ice extent. Scores of countries recorded their
hottest year and numerous weather disasters occurred as climate change reared
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Retro tech tip
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:42:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.tiktok.com/@thetomjon/video/7345139906731150597
"hope this helps you win her heart ☺️🫶"
Via
Garbage Day: The traffic firehose isn’t coming back
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100,000 years and counting: how do we tell future generations about highly radioactive nuclear waste repositories?
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:43:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/100-000-years-and-counting-how-do-we-tell-future-generations-about-highly-radioactive-nuclear-waste-repositories-199441>
"In Europe, increasing efforts on climate change mitigation, a sudden focus on
energy independence after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and reported
breakthroughs in nuclear fusion have sparked renewed interest in the potential
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Global Plug-In Car Sales Started 2024 With A Bang: 1 Million Sold In January
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:45:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://insideevs.com/news/711314/global-plugin-car-sales-january2024/
"In January 2024, global registrations of plug-in electric cars continued at a
seven-digit level (the ninth consecutive month above 1 million) and with a
solid year-over-year growth rate.
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The Parents in My Classroom
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:46:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://slate.com/human-interest/2024/03/phone-free-schools-movement-parents-teenagers.html>
"Recently, one of my ninth grade English students told me her parents rewarded
her for making the honor roll by allowing her to text them during class. “They
like to know what I’m doing in the classroom as it’s happening live,” she said.
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The Long-Range EV Boom Has Arrived
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 03:47:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-06/tesla-helped-spur-a-long-range-electric-vehicle-boom>
"American car buyers demand more range from electric vehicles than drivers in
any other country. For years, a few models made by Tesla were the only
long-range game in town, but the era of scarcity is suddenly over.
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EVs Are at a Turning Point, It May Not Be What You Think
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:17:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://blog.ucsusa.org/don-anair/evs-are-at-a-turning-point-it-may-not-be-what-you-think/>
"There’s been a lot of nay-saying around EVs lately, including, amongst other
things, worries that EV sales are stalling out now that all the early adopters
have already made the switch and mainstream buyers aren’t ready to dive in. I
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Cyberpunk is out and solarpunk is in, according to Figma’s CEO
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:21:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theverge.com/2024/3/18/24104890/figma-ceo-dylan-field-cyberpunk-solarpunk-trends-sxsw-2024>
"Cyberpunk design has been all the rage for several years now — this very
website was once awash in neon colors and hard edges, you might recall — but
Figma CEO Dylan Field says he sees glimmers of optimism taking over.
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Vladimir Putin’s gold strategy explains why sanctions against Russia have failed
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:22:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/vladimir-putins-gold-strategy-explains-why-sanctions-against-russia-have-failed-225748>
"There are more than 16,000 sanctions imposed against Russia. Yet the Russian
economy and war machine grew by 3.6 per cent in 2023 and is projected to grow
another 2.6 per cent in 2024.
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Revealed: documents shed light on shadowy US far-right fraternal order
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:24:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/19/far-right-fraternal-order-sacr>
"New documents have shed light on the origins and inner workings of the shadowy
Society for American Civic Renewal (SACR), including methods for judging the
beliefs of potential members on topics such as Christian nationalism, and
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‘Care is in everything we do and everything we are’: the work of Indigenous women needs to be valued
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:26:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/care-is-in-everything-we-do-and-everything-we-are-the-work-of-indigenous-women-needs-to-be-valued-225780>
"It’s commonly accepted that women do the vast majority of caregiving in
Australian society. But less appreciated is that Indigenous women do larger
amounts of unpaid care than any other group.
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‘Red alert’: last year was hottest on record by clear margin, says UN report
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 12:28:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/19/red-alert-last-year-was-hottest-year-ever-by-wide-margin-says-un-report>
"The world has never been closer to breaching the 1.5C (2.7F) global heating
limit, even if only temporarily, the United Nations’ weather agency has warned.
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The ‘digital divide’ is already hurting people’s quality of life. Will AI make it better or worse?
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:06:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-digital-divide-is-already-hurting-peoples-quality-of-life-will-ai-make-it-better-or-worse-222987>
"Today, almost a quarter of Australians are digitally excluded. This means they
miss out on the social, educational and economic benefits online connectivity
provides.
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Hong Kong lawmakers pass new measures to quash dissent
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:07:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/19/hong-kong-new-national-security-law-dissent>
"Hong Kong’s parliament has passed a controversial national security law
granting the government more power to quash dissent, widely seen as the latest
step in a sweeping political crackdown triggered by pro-democracy protests in
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The Dunning-Kruger Effect is Autocorrelation
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:09:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://economicsfromthetopdown.com/2022/04/08/the-dunning-kruger-effect-is-autocorrelation/>
"Have you heard of the ‘Dunning-Kruger effect’? It’s the (apparent) tendency
for unskilled people to overestimate their competence. Discovered in 1999 by
psychologists Justin Kruger and David Dunning, the effect has since become
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The government wants to fast-track approvals of large infrastructure projects – that’s bad news for NZ’s biodiversity
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:11:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-government-wants-to-fast-track-approvals-of-large-infrastructure-projects-thats-bad-news-for-nzs-biodiversity-225790>
"In the latest move to reform environmental laws in New Zealand, the coalition
government has introduced a bill to fast-track consenting processes for
projects deemed to be of national or regional significance.
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Why scrapping the term ‘long COVID’ would be harmful for people with the condition
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:11:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-scrapping-the-term-long-covid-would-be-harmful-for-people-with-the-condition-225880>
"The assertion from Queensland’s chief health officer John Gerrard that it’s
time to stop using the term “long COVID” has made waves in Australian and
international media over recent days.
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The Disinformation Campaign That Has Effectively Destroyed The Ability To Combat Disinformation
Wed, 17 Apr 2024 19:13:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/19/the-disinformation-campaign-that-has-effectively-destroyed-the-ability-to-combat-disinformation/>
"We already covered the oral arguments in the
Murthy v. Missouri case earlier
this week, showing that the Supreme Court appears to be quite skeptical of the
arguments by the states regarding the federal government “jawboning” to
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Electric trucks and buses show staggering sales growth in Europe
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:02:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/03/20/electric-trucks-and-buses-show-staggering-sales-growth-in-europe/>
"The market share of fully electric trucks and buses is growing at a staggering
pace in Europe, according to a new report from the International Council on
Clean Transport (ICCT).
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Even far from the ocean, Australia’s drylands are riddled with salty groundwater. What can land managers do?
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:03:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/even-far-from-the-ocean-australias-drylands-are-riddled-with-salty-groundwater-what-can-land-managers-do-225277>
"In the 1890s, railway engineers noticed river water used by steam locomotives
started to become salty when surrounding land was cleared for agriculture.
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Is This RUBBISH Electric Vehicle Britain's BEST EV?!
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:05:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=szYJfV1oJ1k
"What do we do with all the existing Internal Combustion Engine Vehicles on the
road?! How do local authorities and councils get their cities to net zero on
time and within budget?! Lunaz may well have the solution! In the home of F1 in
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Britain’s bitter bread battle: what a £5 sourdough loaf tells us about health, wealth and class
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:07:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/food/2024/mar/20/britains-bitter-bread-battle-what-a-5-sourdough-loaf-tells-us-about-health-wealth-and-class>
"The cheapest loaf in my nearest supermarket costs 45p. The cheapest loaf in my
local artisanal bakery costs £5. Which of these facts winds you up?
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‘Exorbitant’ fees paid to academic publishers better spent on Australian research and education, report finds
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:08:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/20/exorbitant-fees-paid-to-academic-publishers-better-spent-on-research-and-education>
"Australia’s public research institutions are paying $1bn a year to giant
academic publishers, new research shows, amid growing calls for taxpayer money
to be redirected away from private enterprises.
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An App Is Helping Those With Vision Loss Navigate Urban Transit
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 04:10:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/app-helping-visually-impaired-navigate-transit-systems/>
"The decal of brightly colored blocks on a black background looks like
something straight out of the classic arcade game Space Invaders. But the goal
of these codes isn’t to zap aliens — it’s to help people who are blind or have
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The Hayao Miyazaki Sequences That Changed Animators’ Lives
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:33:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.vulture.com/article/best-hayao-miyazaki-animation-sequences.html>
"No living animator is as widely heroized by his peers as Hayao Miyazaki is.
When you ask animation directors about the effect his work has had on them, the
same words recur over and over again: inspiration, master, North Star, blows my
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Origami modules could build bridges, shelters, and stuff in space
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:34:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.futurity.org/origami-modules-load-bearing-bridges-3195472/
"For the first time, load-bearing structures like bridges and shelters can be
made with origami modules—versatile components that can fold compactly and
adapt into different shapes, a new study shows.
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This Year’s British Wildlife Photography Awards Revels in Oceanic Journeys and Flamboyant Courtships
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:35:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/03/british-wildlife-photography-awards-2024/>
"From urban scavengers to dramatic standoffs to microscopic molds, the winning
images of the British Wildlife Photography Awards 2024 exhibit the beauty,
spectacle, and fragile balance of the isles’ diverse animals and habitats. The
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World’s top fossil-fuel bosses deride efforts to move away from oil and gas
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:36:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/20/fossil-fuels-oil-and-gas-clean-energy>
"The bosses of the world’s leading oil and gas companies have poured scorn on
efforts to move away from fossil fuels, complaining that a “visibly failing”
transition to clean energy was being pushed forward at an “unrealistic pace”.
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The people who started again in their 90s: ‘I was in the closet for 95 years. Then that door blew open!’
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:38:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/19/people-who-started-again-in-their-90s-nonagenarians>
"The moment Maybelle Blair took a decision – one she didn’t know she was about
to take – she says she “felt like all the blood rushed away from my head, down
to my toes. I didn’t know what was happening”. Blair, the former baseball
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‘How long before climate change will destroy the Earth?’: research reveals what Australian kids want to know about our warming world
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 12:38:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-long-before-climate-change-will-destroy-the-earth-research-reveals-what-australian-kids-want-to-know-about-our-warming-world-226122>
"Every day, more children discover they are living in a climate crisis. This
makes many children feel sad, anxious, angry, powerless, confused and
frightened about what the future holds.
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The National Cartoon Gallery has been closed down. Where to next for Australia’s valuable cartoon heritage?
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:36:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-national-cartoon-gallery-has-been-closed-down-where-to-next-for-australias-valuable-cartoon-heritage-226017>
"Australia lost one of its national institutions last weekend, almost without
warning. The National Cartoon Gallery, at the Bunker, Coffs Harbour, closed its
doors.
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A battery price war is kicking off that could soon make electric cars cheaper. Here’s how
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:37:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-battery-price-war-is-kicking-off-that-could-soon-make-electric-cars-cheaper-heres-how-225165>
"The main cost of an electric vehicle (EV) is its battery. The high cost of
energy-dense batteries has meant EVs have long been more expensive than their
fossil fuel equivalents.
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David O’Doherty: the 10 funniest things I have ever seen (on the internet)
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:38:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/stage/2024/mar/21/david-odoherty-the-10-funniest-things-i-have-ever-seen-on-the-internet-ready-steady-tour-australia-melbourne-sydney-brisbane-perth>
"I’ve been thinking about this way too much. See, if I were to pick the
funniest things on the internet to show to somebody who had never seen a funny
thing on the internet, I’d probably have gone for a lot of the hits of 2010
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Each Easter we spend about $62 a head on chocolates, but the cost of buying unsustainable products can be far greater
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:39:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/each-easter-we-spend-about-62-a-head-on-chocolates-but-the-cost-of-buying-unsustainable-products-can-be-far-greater-225784>
"Australians enjoy chocolate, consuming on average the equivalent of 32
kilograms a year, but there is growing interest in its origins and how it’s
made.
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A Transparent, Open-Source Vision for U.S. Elections
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:40:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://undark.org/2024/02/28/open-source-voting/
"While the vendors pitched their latest voting machines in Concord, New
Hampshire, this past August, the election officials in the room gasped. They
whispered, “No way.” They nodded their heads and filled out the scorecards in
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Tasmania’s tall eucalypt forests will be wiped out by heatwaves unless we step in to help them
Thu, 18 Apr 2024 19:41:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/tasmanias-tall-eucalypt-forests-will-be-wiped-out-by-heatwaves-unless-we-step-in-to-help-them-224335>
"Tasmania’s tall eucalypt forests are globally significant. They accumulate
carbon faster than any other natural forest ecosystem in the world.
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Wildfires are killing California's ancient giants. Can seedlings save sequoia trees?
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:10:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2024/02/26/1232963498/sequoias-wildfires-climate-change-replanting>
'On a late autumn day, a team of forestry workers spreads out among the burned
trunks of giant sequoia trees. The 1,000-year-old trees in the grove are dead
but still standing, killed in an extreme wildfire that raced through Sequoia
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As Covid Spread, a Strain of Flu Disappeared. Now Scientists Say a Second Could Go Too
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:12:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-03-12/covid-killed-yamagata-type-b-flu-a-second-strain-might-be-up-for-elimination>
"Stay-at-home orders, border closures, mask-wearing and other measures aimed at
stemming Covid-19’s spread led to the global disappearance of a notorious
winter germ. Now, scientists say it might be feasible with better vaccines to
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Huge new no-fishing zones give Antarctic marine predators and their prey a break
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:14:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/03/huge-new-no-fishing-zones-give-antarctic-marine-predators-and-their-prey-a-break/>
"Thousands of miles off the southeast coast of South America lies a set of
remote islands, one broad and comma-shaped, the others a series of small dots
that trail off into the South Atlantic Ocean. These are the South Georgia and
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Science fiction master Vernor Vinge dead at 79
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:16:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://boingboing.net/2024/03/21/hard-sf-master-vernor-vinge-dead-at-79.html>
'Triple Hugo Award-winning author Vernor Vinge died Wednesday at 79.
Vinge sold his first science-fiction story in 1964, "Apartness", which
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Rewilding Japan With Clearings in the Forest and Crowdfunding Campaigns
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:18:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/17032024/rewilding-japan-clearings-forest-crowdfunding/>
"“Atta!” shouts Seiichi Dejima, of the Nature Conservation Society of Japan
(NCSJ), as he raises binoculars to his eyes. He’s spotted one of a breeding
pair of endangered Japanese golden eagles on a perch, high above, in the 10,000
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Air pollution levels have improved in Europe over 20 years, say researchers
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 04:20:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Fossil fuel firms could be tried in US for homicide over climate-related deaths, experts say
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:57:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/21/fossil-fuel-companies-homicide-climate-deaths-lawsuit>
"Each year, extreme temperatures take 5 million lives, while 400,000 people die
from climate-related hunger and disease and scores perish in floods and
wildfires.
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10 million animals die on our roads each year. Here’s what works (and what doesn’t) to cut the toll
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:58:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/10-million-animals-die-on-our-roads-each-year-heres-what-works-and-what-doesnt-to-cut-the-toll-222367>
"There’s almost no warning. A dark shape appears on the side of the road, then
you feel a jolt as something goes under the car. Or worse, the shape rears up,
hits the front of your vehicle, then slams into the windscreen. You have just
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Global heating, land clearing and the ‘extinction vortex’: the fight to save Australia’s koalas
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 11:59:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/21/global-heating-land-clearing-and-the-extinction-vortex-the-fight-to-save-australias-koalas>
"Bill Ellis thinks koalas have somehow managed a giant con on the people of the
world – one that has made them fodder for countless marketing campaigns with
their round, cartoon-like faces.
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Women have been excluded from men’s spaces for centuries. That’s why the MONA Ladies Lounge matters
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:01:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/women-have-been-excluded-from-mens-spaces-for-centuries-thats-why-the-mona-ladies-lounge-matters-226308>
"Gender, class, race, culture and religion are all categories used to exclude
people in ways that privileged people will never experience. This exclusion can
be as blatant as a gang of masked people performing the Nazi salute, or as
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What Did We Learn From Covid?
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:02:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://jensorensen.com/2024/03/21/covid-fourth-anniversary-2024-cartoon/>
"These days, a conventional wisdom has settled in that we somehow overreacted
to Covid. That our response went too far, and we are now past those silly
times. Here’s the lesson to take away: we didn’t do enough. Trump’s response
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No, the West is not to blame for Russia’s war in Ukraine. Why this myth – and others – are so difficult to dispel
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 12:03:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/no-the-west-is-not-to-blame-for-russias-war-in-ukraine-why-this-myth-and-others-are-so-difficult-to-dispel-226306>
"It is no surprise the second anniversary of Russian President Vladimir Putin’s
war against Ukraine generated so much commentary. What is surprising, though,
is that Kremlin propaganda remains so prevalent in what purports to be
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The Morris JE Is The Electric Van Of The Future In Retro Clothes
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:16:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vwkq8GVCp30
"Jack checks out the new Morris JE: an all new British-made electric van that
draws on an automotive icon for its design, and combines retro charm with
ultra-modern hardware and remarkable practicality. Is this the coolest electric
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Prestigious journals make it hard for scientists who don’t speak English to get published. And we all lose out
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:17:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/prestigious-journals-make-it-hard-for-scientists-who-dont-speak-english-to-get-published-and-we-all-lose-out-226225>
"For the first time in history, a single language dominates global scientific
communication. But the actual production of knowledge continues to be a
multilingual enterprise.
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Mystery in Japan as dangerous streptococcal infections soar to record levels
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:18:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/15/japan-streptococcal-infections-rise-details>
"Experts warn that a rare but dangerous bacterial infection is spreading at a
record rate in Japan, with officials struggling to identify the cause.
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Snakebites: we thought we’d created a winning new antivenom but then it flopped. Why that turned out to be a good thing
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:20:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Letters from an American: March 21, 2024
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:21:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-21-2024
"In the past few weeks, Josh Kovensky of
Talking Points Memo has deepened our
understanding of the right-wing attempt to impose Christian nationalism on the
United States through support for Trump and the MAGA movement. On March 9,
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What Article 23 means for the future of Hong Kong and its once vibrant pro-democracy movement
Fri, 19 Apr 2024 19:22:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-article-23-means-for-the-future-of-hong-kong-and-its-once-vibrant-pro-democracy-movement-226186>
"Lawmakers in Hong Kong passed new security legislation on March 19, 2024,
handing authorities in the semi-autonomous city-state further power to clamp
down on dissent.
(More...)
Shingles cases are increasing in New South Wales. Experts say COVID might be why
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:09:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-21/shingles-cases-increasing-nsw-covid-rise/103600746>
'Out of everything Regina Featherstone remembers about shingles, it's the nerve
pain that stands out.
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Pangolins in Africa: expert unpacks why millions have been traded illegally and what can be done about it
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:10:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/pangolins-in-africa-expert-unpacks-why-millions-have-been-traded-illegally-and-what-can-be-done-about-it-223878>
"Pangolins are fascinating creatures known for their unique appearance and
distinctive scales. They are mammals belonging to the order
Pholidota and are
native to Africa and Asia. Due to their primary diet of ants and termites,
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Defending the Humboldt Archipelago
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:11:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://oceana.org/blog/defending-the-humboldt-archipelago/
"When Tania Rheinen first visited the coast along La Higuera on a typical cool,
clouded morning in 2017, the white sand and cerulean water reminded her of
Chile’s many other picturesque beaches. “Nothing too special,” she thought.
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School’s out: how climate change is already badly affecting children’s education
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:12:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/schools-out-how-climate-change-is-already-badly-affecting-childrens-education-225737>
"Schools across South Sudan have been ordered to close as a heat wave of 45°C
sweeps across the country. In recent years, severe flooding has already caused
major disruptions to schooling in South Sudan where, on average, children
(More...)
Chrysotile asbestos finally banned in the US after decades of EPA efforts
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:14:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://arstechnica.com/science/2024/03/epa-finally-bans-the-last-type-of-asbestos-used-in-us/>
'The Environmental Protection Agency on Monday finalized a ban on the only type
of asbestos still used in the US, chrysotile asbestos. This move was decades in
the making.
(More...)
EV culture war: Ford Ranger driver arrested for vandalising four Tesla Superchargers
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 04:16:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/03/22/ev-culture-war-ford-ranger-driver-arrested-for-vandalising-four-tesla-superchargers/>
"Four Tesla Superchargers have been vandalised in Taupō New Zealand in an
attack that appears to be an escalation of the culture war being incited
against electric vehicles.
(More...)
From Taylor Sheesh to The Smyths: why tribute acts can no longer be considered just cheap copies
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:55:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Five Shocking Animal Hybrids That Truly Exist in Nature, From Narlugas to Grolar Bears to Coywolves
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:56:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/five-shocking-animal-hybrids-that-truly-exist-in-nature-from-narlugas-to-grolar-bears-to-coywolves-180983996/>
"For well over a month, the internet has been buzzing with rumors surrounding a
mysteriously pregnant stingray and the idea that she might be incubating a type
of never-before-seen offspring: shark-stingray hybrid babies.
(More...)
Almost a third of Australia’s plant species may have to migrate south if we hit 3 degrees of warming
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:57:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/almost-a-third-of-australias-plant-species-may-have-to-migrate-south-if-we-hit-3-degrees-of-warming-226009>
"For ecologists, one of the most pressing questions is to understand how
ecosystems will change or adapt as the climate changes rapidly. We are already
seeing many species of plant and animal moving uphill and towards the poles in
(More...)
Is Infrared Heating the Holy Grail of Electric Heating?
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:58:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytB23qEZdGY
"The chances are you’ve probably been in a room recently that has infrared
heating but you haven’t quite realised it! Infrared heating is becoming more
and more popular clean energy heating solution where a heat pump might not be
(More...)
‘I have been ground down’: about 50% of Australian principals and other school leaders are thinking of quitting
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 11:59:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/i-have-been-ground-down-about-50-of-australian-principals-and-other-school-leaders-are-thinking-of-quitting-225671>
"Australia’s school principals have collective responsibility for nearly 3
million students and staff. But who takes responsibility for them?
(More...)
[L/V] Water in the world (acapella)
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 12:00:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pPA25_jrHEw
"We created this song while thinking about what I could do for the Earth. Hope
you just like to listen it or it gives people a chance to think about our
planet and water while listening. 🌍💧"
(More...)
The Internet’s Lonely Urban Design
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:27:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://medium.com/@keatontech/the-internet-is-too-damn-big-87596940d451
"In the beginning, the internet resembled a quaint village where everybody knew
your name. It was largely self-governing and self-policing, with its own norms
and customs. Like many insular communities it struggled with, and feared,
(More...)
TWRP - Content 4 U (Official video)
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:29:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Bricked into a corner: LEGO® AI art debacle is worse than the Willy Wonka AI disaster
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:31:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Snail's House - Sound Traveller (Official MV)
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:32:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dxzrRB25qls
"Snailchan was caught in a dream wonderland where she meets her friends..."
(More...)
Four years on: the career costs for scientists battling long COVID
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:34:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-024-00819-w
"Abby Koppes got COVID-19 in March 2020, just as the world was waking up to the
unprecedented scale on which the virus was spreading. Her symptoms weren’t bad
at first. She spent the early lockdown period in Boston, Massachusetts,
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Amazon of the seas
Sat, 20 Apr 2024 19:35:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://oceanographicmagazine.com/features/exploring-the-coral-triangle-raja-ampat/>
"The Coral Triangle is a marine area located in the western Pacific Ocean. It
spans six countries: Indonesia, Malaysia, Papua New Guinea, the Philippines,
Solomon Islands, and Timor-Leste. Encompassing approximately 5.7 million square
(More...)
Preserving old games was seen as a non-commercial 'art project' until recently, says Nightdive director
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:10:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
World’s largest oil companies ‘way off track’ on emissions goals, report finds
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:11:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/22/oil-companies-emissions-goals-report>
"In recent years, virtually all of the world’s largest oil companies have made
splashy climate pledges. But when it comes to actually slashing emissions,
those firms are “way off track”, a new report has found.
(More...)
Layoffs and AI sour annual Game Developers Conference: ‘The vibe is rancid’
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:12:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/23/game-developer-conference-layoffs-ai-support>
"Despite the sunny spring skies in San Francisco this week, the mood among
nearly 30,000 video game industry professionals was gloomy as they descended
upon the city for the yearly Game Developers Conference (GDC). Some were so
(More...)
People with hypermobility may be more prone to long Covid, study suggests
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:14:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/mar/19/people-with-hypermobility-may-be-more-prone-to-long-covid-study-suggests>
"People with excessively flexible joints may be at heightened risk of long
Covid and persistent fatigue, research suggests.
(More...)
Rewilding Nation declaration call for Scotland as Charter launched
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:15:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://insideecology.com/2024/03/15/rewilding-nation-declaration-call-for-scotland-as-charter-launched/>
"More than 2% of Scotland’s land is now rewilding according to new figures from
the Scottish Rewilding Alliance, as it launches a Rewilding Nation Charter
calling for Scotland to declare itself the world’s first rewilding nation.
(More...)
The evidence is clear: A liquid-only diet before a colonoscopy is unnecessary
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 05:16:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.statnews.com/2024/03/19/colonoscopy-preparation-liquid-only-diet-data-gastroenterologists/>
"Since colorectal cancer is on the rise in people younger than age 50, national
guidelines have recently pushed the starting age for colorectal cancer
screening down to 45. We need to spread the word.
(More...)
The Big Apple gets a tiny forest: 1,000 native plants coming to New York
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:18:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/14/tiny-forest-roosevelt-island-new-york>
"A tiny forest filled with more than 1,000 native plants will spring up in New
York City come April on a 2,700 sq ft plot of land on the southern tip of
Manhattan’s Roosevelt Island.
(More...)
Indigenous communities get tech and training on vital early warning systems
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:20:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/indigenous-communities-rainforest-citizen-scientists/>
"Satellite-aided, Indigenous-led climate action is taking place in some of the
most remote rainforests in the world, to help predict the impact of the
changing climate and of deforestation. Communities are being trained up as
(More...)
Small Solar Is Driving Biggest Green Market in Latin America
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:21:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://about.bnef.com/blog/small-solar-is-driving-biggest-green-market-in-latin-america/>
"Solar installations are set to jump in Brazil – the Latin American giant
accounting for over 80% of the total clean energy investment in the region last
year. The boom is driven by small-scale plants of 5 megawatts or less. These
(More...)
The city where ‘the future has already arrived’
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:23:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/utrecht-the-city-where-the-future-has-already-arrived/>
"
What will cities look like a decade from now? Utrecht offers clues as it
takes green living to the next level
(More...)
The world’s tallest wooden wind turbine tower – in pictures
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 12:25:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/environment/a-good-turn-the-worlds-tallest-wooden-wind-turbine-tower-in-pictures/>
"From the nation that turned the world on to flatpack furniture and modular
design comes a wind turbine whose green credentials stand head and shoulders
above the rest – because it’s engineered from wood.
(More...)
BMW Is a Surprise Winner in Electric Vehicles
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:31:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/09/business/bmw-electric-vehicles.html
"As BMW car bodies glided down an assembly line in Munich recently, showered by
sparks from robotic welders, it was hard to tell which vehicles would be
powered by batteries, fuel-burning engines or both. In the view of many
(More...)
Boisterous, destructive and divisive: North America's wild boar population is on the rise
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:33:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240320-why-invasive-wild-pigs-might-not-be-all-bad>
'The pop superstar Shakira experiences many forms of attention; some wanted,
some not, and some in the form of wild animals. In autumn 2020, while walking
with her son in a Barcelona park, she faced the latter: an assault by a pair of
(More...)
Stranded assets: Chinese fossil car production plunges amid surging EV demand
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:34:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/03/15/stranded-assets-chinese-fossil-car-production-plunges-amid-surging-ev-demand/>
"Dormant Chinese ICE vehicle factories may be the giant canary in the coal mine
for the global car industry as it faces a death spiral thanks to the rapid
shift to electric vehicles.
(More...)
How Teen Girls in Mumbai Are Learning to Stand Tall
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:36:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/workshops-teach-teen-girls-in-mumbai-confidence-strength/>
"As Nausheen, a 14-year-old Mumbai schoolgirl, demonstrates the kicks and
punches she has newly learned, there is a perceptible change in her body
language. From a shy, giggly teenager, she turns into a budding supergirl:
(More...)
A Power Grid Long Enough to Reach the Sun Is Key to the Climate Fight
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:37:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://about.bnef.com/blog/a-power-grid-long-enough-to-reach-the-sun-is-key-to-the-climate-fight/>
"Imagine it’s 2050 and the world has managed to reach net-zero emissions. If
you deconstruct the electricity grid and lay it out in a single line, those
cables will stretch all the way to the Sun.
(More...)
The young Australians waging war on waste at music festivals
Sun, 21 Apr 2024 19:38:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-25/young-music-lovers-cleaning-the-aussie-festival-scene/103613930>
'For the past eight years, 18-year-old Miranda McLean and her family have been
making the four-hour drive from Melbourne to Port Fairy for the town's annual
folk festival.
(More...)
Turns Out Nature Didn't 'Heal' While Humans Were in Lockdown
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:13:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sciencealert.com/turns-out-nature-didnt-heal-while-humans-were-in-lockdown>
"As our streets emptied of humans during the COVID-19 lockdowns, people began
reporting more sightings of animals that usually wouldn't dare step foot into
the noisy chaos of our bustling cities.
(More...)
How Evangelicals Use Digital Surveillance to Target the Unconverted
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:14:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://newrepublic.com/article/179397/evangelical-app-targeting-immigrants-surveillance>
"The future of proselytizing—and surveillance—has arrived. An app called
Bless
Every Home, which has been backed by some of the biggest names in evangelical
circles, is mapping the personal information of immigrants and non-Christians
(More...)
Rapid biodegradation of microplastics generated from bio-based thermoplastic polyurethane
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:15:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-024-56492-6
"The accumulation of microplastics in various ecosystems has now been well
documented and recent evidence suggests detrimental effects on various
biological processes due to this pollution. Accumulation of microplastics in
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Green power: young environmentalists look to shake up Panama’s politics
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:17:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/mar/21/panama-elections-environment-young-voters-corruption-prd-moca--politics>
"In October, seven months before Panama’s general election, thousands of young
environmentalists marched through the streets of Panama City demanding the
closure of an open-pit copper mine, one of the largest in the Americas. They
(More...)
A Trail Gone Cold
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:19:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.damninteresting.com/a-trail-gone-cold/
"Iceland is known to the rest of the world as the land of Vikings and volcanos,
an island caught between continents at the extremities of the map. Remote and
comparatively inhospitable, it was settled only as long ago as the 9th century,
(More...)
Before the 1980s, Australian teachers could be banned for being gay. A new report wants to protect them at religious schools too
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 04:20:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/before-the-1980s-australian-teachers-could-be-banned-for-being-gay-a-new-report-wants-to-protect-them-at-religious-schools-too-216276>
"In 1976, Greg Weir was banned from teaching by the Queensland government
because he was gay – and was then denied employment in New South Wales and
Victoria for the same reason. Two years earlier, in 1974, New South Wales
(More...)
Conspiracy theorist tactics show it’s too easy to get around Facebook’s content policies
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:51:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/conspiracy-theorist-tactics-show-its-too-easy-to-get-around-facebooks-content-policies-226118>
"During the COVID pandemic, social media platforms were swarmed by far-right
and anti-vaccination communities that spread dangerous conspiracy theories.
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Climate-conscious investors put nuclear dead last on list of desirable Australian ventures
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:53:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/25/climate-conscious-investors-put-nuclear-dead-last-on-list-of-desirable-australian-ventures>
"Nuclear energy ranks last on the list of climate technologies that big
institutional investors want exposure to, according to a survey of climate
conscious investors with $37tn under management.
(More...)
Australia must lead the world on nature restoration through ambitious interpretation of international law
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:54:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Community legal centres turn away 1,000 Australians each day despite growing need for help
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:57:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2024/mar/25/community-legal-centres-turn-away-1000-australians-each-day-despite-growing-need-for-help>
"Community legal centres report having to turn away more than 1,000 people
every day last year due to budget constraints and short staffing – twice the
number they were able to help.
(More...)
Grey-headed flying-fox population is stable – 10 years of monitoring reveals this threatened species is doing well
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 11:58:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/grey-headed-flying-fox-population-is-stable-10-years-of-monitoring-reveals-this-threatened-species-is-doing-well-226319>
"Flying foxes, or fruit bats, are familiar to many Australians. So it may come
as a surprise to learn two of the four mainland species, both grey-headed and
spectacled flying foxes, are threatened with extinction.
(More...)
I knew the facts about millennials but I wasn’t ready to admit the life my parents had would never be mine
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 12:00:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/mar/25/millennials-generation-podcast-years-v-gen-x-boomers>
"The uncertainty facing my generation was not new to me. I have read articles
just like the one I am now trying to write. I have seen the reports. I have
watched the TikToks.
(More...)
We’ve taken smoking from ‘normal’ to ‘uncommon’ and we can do the same with vaping – here’s how
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:12:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/weve-taken-smoking-from-normal-to-uncommon-and-we-can-do-the-same-with-vaping-heres-how-226117>
"Vaping is a pressing public health issue. While adult smoking rates continue
to fall, vaping rates are rising. Some 7% of adults now vape daily, up nearly
three-fold since 2019. Most alarmingly, the rate of current vape use – on a
(More...)
Your car spies on you and rats you out to insurance companies
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:14:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://pluralistic.net/2024/03/12/market-failure/#car-wars
'Another characteristically brilliant Kashmir Hill story for
The New York
Times reveals another characteristically terrible fact about modern life: your
car secretly records fine-grained telemetry about your driving and sells it to
(More...)
‘The ghost has taken the spirit of the Moon’: how Torres Strait Islanders predict eclipses
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:15:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-ghost-has-taken-the-spirit-of-the-moon-how-torres-strait-islanders-predict-eclipses-226005>
"It’s eclipse season. The Sun, Earth and Moon are aligned so it’s possible for
the Earth and Moon to cast each other into shadow.
(More...)
This legacy school bus maker just delivered its 1,000th electric school bus
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:16:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://electrek.co/2024/03/13/thomas-built-electric-school-bus/
"Thomas Built Buses, founded in 1916, has delivered its 1,000th electric school
bus to a school system in Georgia.
(More...)
300 Million Home Sales Prove It: Wind Turbines Don’t Kill Property Values After All
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:17:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cleantechnica.com/2024/03/19/300-million-home-sales-prove-it-wind-turbines-dont-kill-property-values-after-all/>
"Fossil energy stakeholders have been ginning up local opposition to new wind
farms, partly on account of their supposed impact on property values. They are
going to have their hands full now. A growing pile of evidence indicates that
(More...)
India’s Report Card Against Short List Of Climate Actions Is Better Than Most Realize
Mon, 22 Apr 2024 20:18:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cleantechnica.com/2024/03/15/indias-report-card-against-short-list-of-climate-actions-is-better-than-most-realize/>
"For several years I’ve been iterating
The Short List of Climate Actions That
Will Work. The work of organizations like Mark Z. Jacobson’s Stanford team
around energy and
Carbon Drawdown’s around everything are excellent in
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Analysis,Your heat-trapping dark roof costs almost $700 extra a year in electricity. Why are they still so common?
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:56:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-26/heat-trapping-dark-roof-cost-extra-electricity/103631672>
"If you visit southern Greece or Tunisia, you might notice lots of white
rooftops and white buildings to reflect the intense heat and keep residents
cooler.
(More...)
‘Nobody can hold a candle to it’: David Attenborough backs BBC’s nature shows
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:57:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/mar/25/nobody-can-hold-a-candle-to-it-david-attenborough-backs-bbcs-nature-shows>
"Sir David Attenborough has said the BBC’s natural history programmes have
helped “world opinion change” about conservation, as his latest series,
Mammals, highlights the damage “overcrowded” game reserve tourism has on
(More...)
Giant kelp forests on Tasman Peninsula survive marine heatwave, brings 'hope' amid climate change
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 04:59:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-26/back-roads-tasman-peninsula-giant-kelp-forest-restoration/103560140>
'Tucked away in a picturesque bay on the south-eastern tip of Tasmania is a
precious underwater field of dreams.
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Industry shutdowns are messy and painful: 4 lessons Australia’s coal sector can learn from car-makers about bowing out
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:00:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/industry-shutdowns-are-messy-and-painful-4-lessons-australias-coal-sector-can-learn-from-car-makers-about-bowing-out-226011>
"Shifting Australia’s electricity sector to low-carbon technologies and closing
coal plants is vital to tackling climate change. But such transitions are
easier said than done.
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Putin’s lethally negligent failure can’t be covered up. The Moscow attack leaves him weaker than ever
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:01:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/mar/25/putin-failure-moscow-attack-weaker-than-ever>
"Each time Vladimir Putin messes up, the same question is asked: will it make
any difference? Last week’s terrorist attack on the Crocus City concert hall
near Moscow, which killed 137 people, is one of the bigger crises Putin has
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Summer’s over, so how much sun can (and should) I get?
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 05:03:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/summers-over-so-how-much-sun-can-and-should-i-get-224144>
"As we slide of out summer, you might be wondering how careful you need to be
about sun exposure. Excessive exposure causes skin cancer, but sun exposure
also has benefits. How do you balance the two?
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Gender-based Discrimination in the Arts Exists, And Here’s the Research Behind It
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:11:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://medium.com/womenintechnology/gender-based-discrimination-in-the-arts-exists-and-heres-the-research-behind-it-df5ba9c319f5>
"A journalist covering my new book recently asked me if I “still had issues as
a woman in this field.” Are there still barriers holding women back, they
wanted to know. My own experiences aside, the sheer volume of stories I hear
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‘To truly forget life for a while – a reprieve and a reward’: why Australians love going to the cinema
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:12:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/to-truly-forget-life-for-a-while-a-reprieve-and-a-reward-why-australians-love-going-to-the-cinema-222597>
"Australians have had plenty of time in the last 100 years to work out what
they value about cinema-going and why it matters. Head to any cinema and catch
the Val Morgan advertising in the pre-show. Take a closer look at the date the
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"Serverless" is a Lie - Confessions of an AWS Addict
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:14:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/@PurpleGreenLemon/serverless-is-a-lie-confessions-of-an-aws-addict-be3fded42382>
'Okay, let's rip the bandaid off — "serverless" is pretty much a marketing term
designed to make us cloud junkies feel better about ourselves.
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Solar power: Printed flexible solar achieves efficiency record
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:16:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.csiro.au/en/news/All/Articles/2024/March/printed-solar-efficiency-record>
"Printed solar cells are highly efficient, flexible, and decreasing in cost.
Unlike traditional silicon panels, which are rigid and heavy, solar cells could
be deployed in previously impossible ways to generate energy from the sun. This
(More...)
Fire-retardant paint first to protect homes from extreme fire conditions
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:17:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.unsw.edu.au/newsroom/news/2023/11/fire-retardant-paint-first-to-protect-homes-from-extreme-fire-co>
"A new fire-retardant paint, formulated by engineers at UNSW Sydney, has become
the first to pass a stringent Australian standard test that simulates a
bushfire attack.
(More...)
What Ireland’s smoking ban 20 years ago can teach us about big changes to human behaviour
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 12:18:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-irelands-smoking-ban-20-years-ago-can-teach-us-about-big-changes-to-human-behaviour-224120>
"In March 2004, the Republic of Ireland became the first country in the world
to ban smoking in indoor public places, including bars and restaurants.
(More...)
Are electric cars too heavy for roads, bridges and car parks?
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:50:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://amp.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/25/are-electric-cars-too-heavy-for-british-roads-bridges-and-car-parks>
"Cars have a weight problem. Consider the Mini, designed to save precious fuel
during rationing; it has ballooned in size. It is not alone. Cars have got
bigger and bigger, with the rise of the SUV only accelerating the trend.
(More...)
OTYKEN - CHUKOTKA (Official Music Video)
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:51:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PENk6NBEyPs
"A multinational band consisting of representatives of the indigenous peoples
of Siberia, the group Otyken releases a new single
Chukotka. The song is
dedicated to the indigenous peoples of the Far North, their culture and a way
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Food prices will climb everywhere as temperatures rise due to climate change – new research
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:52:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/food-prices-will-climb-everywhere-as-temperatures-rise-due-to-climate-change-new-research-226345>
"Climate change, and specifically rising temperatures, may cause food prices to
increase by 3.2% per year, according to a new study by researchers in Germany.
As climate change continues to worsen, this price inflation will mean more and
(More...)
Agroforestry project sows seeds of hope in drought-hit Honduras
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:53:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/03/agroforestry-project-sows-seeds-of-hope-in-drought-hit-honduras/>
"Ivis Rene Cabrera no longer gazes up at the sky in hopes of rain to irrigate
his field. He’s come to expect the long dry spells as northwestern Honduras
grapples with increasingly longer periods of drought during the dry season.
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New film documents struggle of Wet’suwet’en land defenders
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:55:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://windspeaker.com/news/windspeaker-news/new-film-documents-struggle-wetsuweten-land-defenders>
"
Yintah is a new documentary film about environmental racism, injustice and
the power of Indigenous resistance.
(More...)
Gaza conflict: snapshot of a population being starved into submission
Tue, 23 Apr 2024 17:55:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/gaza-conflict-snapshot-of-a-population-being-starved-into-submission-208212>
"Israel has banned the UN aid-coordinating agency, Unrwa, from accessing the
population of northern Gaza where a major famine is now believed to be
imminent. The country has accused UNWRA staff of involvement in the October 7
(More...)
Fleeing bloodshed in Gaza, Palestinians arriving in Australia find they have no place to call home
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:49:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/26/gaza-palestine-immigrants-australia-cancelled-visas>
"Salma* struggles to sleep at night.
As she lies on a donated bed in a stranger’s house in south-west Sydney, she is
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We Need to Bring Back Webrings
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:50:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://arne.me/blog/we-need-to-bring-back-webrings
"The year is 1996. You feed your Tamagotchi, get a Squeezit and turn on the
home computer. You’ve told your family they can’t do phone calls for the next
hour. The dial-up modem makes beeping sounds. You’re online.
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Why Russia fears the emergence of Tajik terrorists
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:53:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-russia-fears-the-emergence-of-tajik-terrorists-226559>
"It has emerged that the four gunmen charged in the murder of at least 139
concert-goers at Moscow’s Crocus City Hall theatre were all citizens of the
small post-Soviet nation of Tajikistan in Central Asia.
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How a Solar Revolution in Farming Is Depleting World’s Groundwater
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:55:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://e360.yale.edu/features/solar-water-pumps-groundwater-crops
"There is a solar-powered revolution going on in the fields of India. By 2026,
more than 3 million farmers will be raising irrigation water from beneath their
fields using solar-powered pumps. With effectively free water available in
(More...)
‘Nature Has Rights’: Aruba Could Become 2nd Country to Recognize Rights of Nature in Constitution
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:56:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.ecowatch.com/aruba-nature-rights-constitution.html
"Aruba has drafted a constitutional amendment that would make it the second
country in the world to recognize that nature has inherent rights. The
amendment also affirms that people are entitled to a “clean, healthy and
(More...)
The Body Shop shouldn’t have failed in an age when consumers want activism from their brands. What happened?
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 03:57:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-body-shop-shouldnt-have-failed-in-an-age-when-consumers-want-activism-from-their-brands-what-happened-226128>
"We are in an era of brand activism and conscious consumerism. More than 70% of
consumers expect brands to publicly stand for sociopolitical issues.
(More...)
Algorithms that predict crime are watching – and judging us by the cards we’ve been dealt
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:49:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
How climate change could affect the microbes that ferment grapes and give wine its specific flavours
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:50:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Is this the blueprint for a food bank that’s more human?
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:51:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/is-this-the-blueprint-for-a-food-bank-thats-more-human/>
"It’s a complete mystery what food you’ll be leaving with when you arrive at
one of the 120 UK hubs run by The Bread and Butter Thing. What’s guaranteed,
however, is a chat with some friendly faces and lots of cups of tea. Experts
(More...)
Most states now have affirmative sexual consent laws, but not enough people know what they mean
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:52:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/most-states-now-have-affirmative-sexual-consent-laws-but-not-enough-people-know-what-they-mean-225655>
"Earlier this month, Queensland became the latest state to pass affirmative
consent laws. This means consent is understood as ongoing communication for the
purposes of rape and sexual assault offences.
(More...)
Air quality at many train stations is alarmingly bad. Here’s how to improve it
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:53:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/air-quality-at-many-train-stations-is-alarmingly-bad-heres-how-to-improve-it-225799>
"Recent revelations about poor air quality at Melbourne’s Southern Cross
Station probably came as no surprise for passengers who have experienced such
conditions.
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Insect-based treats could be coming to a supermarket near you
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 11:54:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/environment/insect-based-treats-could-be-coming-to-a-supermarket-near-you/>
"
This Devon-based dog treat company has won awards for its sustainable
mealworm snacks. Its ultimate goal? To bring insect-based proteins to the human
masses
(More...)
The Swamp; or, Inside the Mind of Donald Trump
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:57:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://prospect.org/politics/2024-03-27-swamp-inside-mind-donald-trump/
"Amid the vomitous fusillade Donald Trump spewed at the now-infamous rally
thrown by the “Buckeye Values PAC” in Dayton, Ohio—before the bit about the
“bloodbath” but after the one about how he would “save our country” by
(More...)
Friendly Mentors Help Ukrainians Find Their Footing in Vilnius
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 19:58:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/befriend-vilnius-mentorship-migrants/
"“Coming from another country, you find yourself in a completely unusual
location and amongst completely different people. Everything is unfamiliar and
you, like Alice in Wonderland, walk and watch.”
(More...)
25 Years Later, Neopets Is Finally Going Back to Basics
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:01:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.inverse.com/gaming/neopets-new-plot-2024-uc-pets-paintbrush-colors-mcu-exclusive-neopass>
"Do you remember the old Flash-powered website
Neopets? Because I do.
In the early 2000s, as a kid, I logged on to see my virtual pets, play
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‘He was always voraciously watching’: Scorsese’s secret life as an obsessive VHS archivist
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:08:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/mar/25/martin-scorsese-vhs-video-collection-archive>
"In the basement of the University of Colorado Boulder’s main library, an
85-year-old stone fortress built in the Italian rural style, the archives of
the school’s Rare and Distinctive Collections occupy rows of shelves as far as
(More...)
Fortescue electric excavator reaches million tonnes milestone, outperforms diesel
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:12:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/03/26/fortescue-electric-excavator-reaches-million-tonnes-milestone-outperforms-diesel/>
"An electric excavator deployed by Australian mining and green energy company
Fortescue Metals at its Cloudbreak iron ore mine site in the Pilbara has
already hit a significant milestone, successfully moving one million tonnes
(More...)
Gangs, kidnappings, murders: why thousands of Rohingya are desperately trying to escape refugee camps by boats
Wed, 24 Apr 2024 20:18:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/gangs-kidnappings-murders-why-thousands-of-rohingya-are-desperately-trying-to-escape-refugee-camps-by-boats-224515>
"Late last week, a boat crammed with Rohingya refugees fleeing a squalid camp
in Bangladesh capsized off the coast of Indonesia. Around 75 people were
rescued, including nine children, but more than 70 are missing and presumed
(More...)
What Have Fourteen Years of Conservative Rule Done to Britain?
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:09:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2024/04/01/what-have-fourteen-years-of-conservative-rule-done-to-britain>
"My life divides, evenly enough, into three political eras. I was born in 1980,
a year after Margaret Thatcher entered Downing Street with the prayer of St.
Francis of Assisi on her lips: “Where there is doubt, may we bring faith. And
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These extraordinary Australian islands are teeming with life – and we must protect them before it’s too late
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:10:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/these-extraordinary-australian-islands-are-teeming-with-life-and-we-must-protect-them-before-its-too-late-226513>
"In the Southern Ocean about 4,000 kilometres from Perth lies a truly
extraordinary place. Known as the Heard Island and McDonald islands, they are
among the most remote places on Earth: a haven for marine life amid the vast
(More...)
Thailand poised to legalise same-sex marriage after parliament passes bill
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:11:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/27/thailand-poised-legalise-same-sex-marriage-parliament-passes-bill>
"Lawmakers in Thailand’s lower house of parliament have overwhelmingly approved
a marriage equality bill that would make the country the first in south-east
Asia to legalise equal rights for marriage partners of any gender.
(More...)
Furno bets that super-efficient, modular kilns will turn the cement industry upside down
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 06:12:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://techcrunch.com/2024/03/13/furno-seed-round/
"For every 1,000 kilograms of cement the world produces, 600 kilograms of
carbon dioxide are dumped into the atmosphere. If that doesn’t sound like a
lot, consider that last year the world made about 4.2 billion metric tons of
(More...)
The stories of Australia’s Muslim Anzacs have long been forgotten. It’s time we honour them
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 11:59:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-stories-of-australias-muslim-anzacs-have-long-been-forgotten-its-time-we-honour-them-228189>
"Among the many Australians who served during the second world war, there is a
small group of people whose stories remain largely untold. These are the Muslim
men and women who, while small in number, made significant contributions and
(More...)
‘Noisy’ autistic brains seem better at certain tasks. Here’s why neuroaffirmative research matters
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:01:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Australia just committed $207 million to a major satellite program. What is it, and why do we need it?
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:02:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-just-committed-207-million-to-a-major-satellite-program-what-is-it-and-why-do-we-need-it-226621>
"Last week, the federal minister for Resources and Northern Australia,
Madeleine King, signed a A$207 million commitment with the United States in
support of “Landsat Next”.
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Labor’s deportation bill could be used to blacklist entire countries’ citizens from obtaining visas to Australia
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:03:04 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/28/labor-deportation-bill-blacklist-entire-countries-citizens-visas-australia-immigration>
"Entire countries could be blacklisted by Australia under proposed visa changes
that have been described by migrant groups as “appalling” and by the Greens as
a “Trump-style travel ban”.
(More...)
The consequences of the government’s new migration legislation could be dire – for individuals and for Australia
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:04:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Why Bluesky Remains The Most Interesting Experiment In Social Media, By Far
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 12:05:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/27/why-bluesky-remains-the-most-interesting-experiment-in-social-media-by-far/>
"These days, everyone hates big tech, and that’s often for very good reasons.
You shouldn’t trust giant centralized companies that have collected a
ridiculous amount of data on you. There are few reasonable alternatives, so
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First Nations Anzacs sacrificed life and limb for Country. Why aren’t their stories shown onscreen?
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:07:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/first-nations-anzacs-sacrificed-life-and-limb-for-country-why-arent-their-stories-shown-onscreen-227230>
"Since the 1860s, thousands of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples
have served in the Australian Defence Force. They have fought in every major
war from the Boer War to Afghanistan. More than 1,000 Aboriginal and Torres
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Surge of new US-led oil and gas activity threatens to wreck Paris climate goals
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:08:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/mar/28/oil-and-gas-fossil-fuels-report>
"The world’s fossil-fuel producers are on track to nearly quadruple the amount
of extracted oil and gas from newly approved projects by the end of this
decade, with the US leading the way in a surge of activity that threatens to
(More...)
The problem with plug-in hybrids? Their drivers.
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:10:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/03/27/1090172/the-problem-with-plug-in-hybrids-their-drivers/>
"Plug-in hybrids are supposed to be the best of both worlds—the convenience of
a gas-powered car with the climate benefits of a battery electric vehicle. But
new data suggests that some official figures severely underestimate the
(More...)
Australia must wean itself from monster utes – and the federal government’s weakening of vehicle emissions rules won’t help one bit
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:11:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-must-wean-itself-from-monster-utes-and-the-federal-governments-weakening-of-vehicle-emissions-rules-wont-help-one-bit-226724>
"The federal government has bowed to pressure from the car industry, announcing
it will relax proposed emissions rules for utes and vans and delay enforcement
of the new standards by six months.
(More...)
Software vendors dump open source, go for the cash grab
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:12:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.computerworld.com/article/2074112/software-vendors-dump-open-source-go-for-the-cash-grab.html>
"Essentially, all software is built using open source. By Synopsys’ count, 96%
of all codebases contain open-source software.
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Baltimore bridge collapse: a bridge engineer explains what happened, and what needs to change
Thu, 25 Apr 2024 19:13:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/baltimore-bridge-collapse-a-bridge-engineer-explains-what-happened-and-what-needs-to-change-226716>
"When the container ship MV Dali, 300 metres long and massing around 100,000
tonnes, lost power and slammed into one of the support piers of the Francis
Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, the bridge collapsed in moments. Six people are
(More...)
Living With The UK’s CHEAPEST New Car
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:04:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-hueNFcYzE8
Jack reviews the new Dogood Zero: an electric microcar which claims the title
of "UK's cheapest new car". With a price tag you wouldn't be surprised to see
on a high end e-bike, could vehicles like this be the future of urban
(More...)
Bike lanes are good for business
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:05:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.businessinsider.com/bike-lanes-good-for-business-studies-better-streets-2024-3>
"Businesses hate bike lanes. Sure, they reduce pollution, slow the pace of
climate change, cut traffic fatalities, and make cities healthier and more
pleasant. But they also take away parking spaces, which makes it tougher for
(More...)
Clearing the Air
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:07:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.texasobserver.org/long-covid-texas-clearing-the-air/
"Most people survive the Coronavirus with their kidneys intact. But not
34-year-old Austin resident Vanessa Ramos.
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‘Who owns the river?’: Wilmington residents call for historic dam protection while environmentalists work to protect fish species
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:09:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
The reality of Italy’s 1-euro-house dream
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:10:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-03-28/one-euro-homes-italy-sicily-foreign-correspondent/103415744>
"Toti Nigrelli flipped through dozens of keys on a long loop as he approached a
centuries-old townhouse in the heart of Mussomeli, a hilltop town in Sicily’s
hinterland. The three-storey home sat nestled in a snug row of terraces along a
(More...)
Bewitched: an entrancing 60s sitcom that brought magic to the small screen
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 04:12:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/mar/27/bewitched-where-to-watch-australia-9now-youtube-streaming>
"The 1960s fantasy sitcom
Bewitched was the story of a mixed marriage with a
twist: the union of a mortal and a witch. It proved a winning formula – 254
episodes over eight series aired between 1964 and 1972.
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Will we make it? Canberra to the coast and back in a very short range Nissan Leaf EV
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:10:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/03/27/will-we-make-it-canberra-to-the-coast-and-back-in-a-very-short-range-nissan-leaf-ev/>
"EV buyers today are accustomed to looking at new vehicles with at least 300 km
and sometimes as much as 600 km of range.
(More...)
Biden administration restores threatened species protections dropped by Trump
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:11:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/28/1241467876/threatened-species-protections-restored>
"BILLINGS, Mont. — The Biden administration on Thursday restored rules to
protect imperiled plants and animals that had been rolled back under former
President Donald Trump.
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Marine protected areas safeguard more than ecology – they bring economic benefits to fisheries and tourism
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:12:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/marine-protected-areas-safeguard-more-than-ecology-they-bring-economic-benefits-to-fisheries-and-tourism-225337>
"Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) have been used as a conservation measure for
decades, but critics continue to argue that evidence of their economic benefits
is weak, particularly with regard to fisheries.
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May Our Nowruz Be Victorious One Day!
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:14:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/fourth-wave/may-our-nowruz-be-victorious-one-day-9076150105e1>
'Nowruz, which means "new day," marks the joyous arrival of spring, coinciding
precisely with the vernal equinox. On this day, the Earth's tilt brings equal
measures of daylight and darkness, symbolizing a fresh start. Celebrated across
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War in Ukraine: Conflict, Strategy, and the Return of a Fractured World
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:16:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://muse.jhu.edu/book/122782 (free download)
"The war in Ukraine has altered the course of global history. These authors
explore how.
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‘Property poetry’? Real estate ads and literature have more in common than you might think
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:17:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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How do we halt the next pandemic? Be kind to critters like bats, says a new paper
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:39:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/sections/goatsandsoda/2024/03/26/1240779167/how-do-we-halt-the-next-pandemic-be-kind-to-critters-like-bats-says-a-new-paper>
'Almost every pandemic we've seen over the last century has come from a virus
that's spilled over into humans from an animal. "Generally, pandemics are seen
as a biomedical problem," says Raina Plowright, an infectious disease ecologist
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Could spending a billion dollars actually bring solar manufacturing back to Australia? It’s worth a shot
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:40:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/could-spending-a-billion-dollars-actually-bring-solar-manufacturing-back-to-australia-its-worth-a-shot-226809>
"Solar SunShot is well named. The Australian government announced today it
would plough A$1 billion into bringing back solar manufacturing to Australia,
boosting energy security, swapping coal and gas jobs for those in the solar
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Think $5.50 is too much for a flat white? Actually it’s too cheap, and our world-famous cafes are paying the price
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:41:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Meatspace twiddling
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:43:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://pluralistic.net/2024/03/26/glitchbread/#electronic-shelf-tags
'"Enshittification" isn't just a way of describing the
symptoms of platform
decay: it's also a theory of the
mechanism of decay – the means by which
platforms get shittier and shittier until they are a giant pile of shit.
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Factcheck: 18 misleading myths about heat pumps
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:44:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.carbonbrief.org/factcheck-18-misleading-myths-about-heat-pumps/>
"Heat pumps are an alternative to gas boilers and wood stoves for indoor
heating.
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Herbert Kroemer, Nobel winner who developed laser tech, dies at 95
Fri, 26 Apr 2024 19:45:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/jUd4J
"Herbert Kroemer, a Nobel Prize-winning physicist who spearheaded the
development of a new kind of semiconductor, leading to Information Age advances
at the heart of everything from bar-code scanners, CD players and cellphones to
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Finland is the happiest country in the world – but our research suggests the rankings are wealth and status-oriented
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:34:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/finland-is-the-happiest-country-in-the-world-but-our-research-suggests-the-rankings-are-wealth-and-status-oriented-226521>
"Finland steadily ranks as the happiest country in the world. In March 2024 the
country was, for the seventh year in a row, ranked as the happiness champion.
The ranking is based on one simple question, using a ladder metaphor, that is
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Opinion: Ours is the most wasteful civilization in history. Here’s how to stop that
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:35:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.latimes.com/opinion/story/2024-03-15/trash-garbage-plastic-landfill-climate-change>
"What if the looming calamities of climate change, plastic pollution, the
energy crisis and our whole environmental doom-scroll are symptoms of just one
malady and it’s something we actually can fix?
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Philanthropist group buys up large tracts of land in Romania to create ‘European Yellowstone’
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:37:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://english.elpais.com/international/2024-03-29/philanthropist-group-buys-up-large-tracts-of-land-in-romania-to-create-european-yellowstone.html>
"“It has to be an ambitious conservation project,” Hansjörg Wyss, one of the
world’s leading environmental philanthropists, told Christoph and Barbara
Promberger, promoters of the Foundation Conservation Carpathia, as a condition
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Failure of Francis Scott Key Bridge provides future engineers a chance to learn how to better protect the public
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:39:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/failure-of-francis-scott-key-bridge-provides-future-engineers-a-chance-to-learn-how-to-better-protect-the-public-226795>
"The cargo ship collision that destroyed the Francis Scott Key Bridge in
Baltimore on March 26, 2024, is raising questions about just how much engineers
can do to prevent such catastrophes from occurring in the future. Here, Michael
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Trans men enter Miss Italy pageant in droves after trans women are told they can’t compete
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:41:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-news/trans-men-enter-miss-italy-pageant-droves-trans-women-are-told-cant-co-rcna96727>
"More than 100 transgender men have entered the Miss Italy pageant this week,
according to an activist leading a protest against recent comments by the
pageant’s organizer, who said trans women wouldn’t be allowed to compete.
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In Move to Protect Whales, Polynesian Indigenous Groups Give Them ‘Personhood’
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 04:42:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/29/world/australia/whale-personhood-polynesia-maori.html>
"For many Indigenous groups across Polynesia, whales hold an ancient sacredness
and spirit that connects all life. Whales — or tohorā, as Māori call them —
guided their ancestors across the Pacific Ocean. Today, those groups consider
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Imagine 2200: Write the future
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:54:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://grist.org/climate-fiction/imagine-2200-contest-submissions/
"
Grist is excited to open submissions for the fourth year of our Imagine
2200: Climate Fiction for Future Ancestors short story contest.
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A dying baby, a Trump tweet: Inside network setting global right-wing agenda
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:55:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.opendemocracy.net/en/inside-the-network-setting-global-right-wing-agenda/>
"Charlie Gard was just two months old when he was admitted to London’s Great
Ormond Street Hospital with breathing difficulties in October 2016. He would
remain there up until the day before his death in July 2017, when the High
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End of the line for corporate sovereignty
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 12:56:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://pluralistic.net/2024/03/27/korporate-kangaroo-kourts/#corporate-sovereignty>
"Back in the 1950s, a new, democratically elected Iranian government
nationalized foreign oil interests. The UK and the US then backed a coup,
deposing the progressive government with one more hospitable to foreign
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How this sleek affordable housing project in Maryland became a reality
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:00:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.fastcompany.com/91051161/how-this-sleek-affordable-housing-project-in-maryland-became-a-reality>
"A sleek new apartment building in a D.C. suburb doesn’t look like public
housing. There’s an onsite yoga studio, a theater room, and a pet spa for
washing your dog. If you want to work remotely, there are coworking nooks next
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The COVID-19 pandemic has left millions disabled, including many of us with HIV—It’s time to fight for disability justice
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:11:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://amsterdamnews.com/news/2024/03/27/the-covid-19-pandemic-has-left-millions-disabled-including-many-of-us-with-hiv-its-time-to-fight-for-disability-justice/>
"March marks four years since COVID-19 was declared a global pandemic, changing
our lives forever. We know that COVID is here to stay. But that doesn’t mean we
have to accept business as usual. It’s time to acknowledge that the coronavirus
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Giant redwoods: World’s largest trees 'thriving in UK'
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 13:13:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/science-environment-68518623
"
Giant redwoods - the world's largest trees - are flourishing in the UK, a
study has found.
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Letters from an American: March 29, 2024
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:37:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-29-2024
"On Wednesday the nonprofit, nonpartisan Institute for the Study of War
published a long essay explaining that Russia’s only strategy for success in
Ukraine is to win the disinformation war in which it is engaged. While the
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‘End of the world vibes’: why culture can’t stop thinking about apocalypse
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:39:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/mar/23/end-of-the-world-vibes-why-culture-cant-stop-thinking-about-apocalypse>
"It is a sunny afternoon in Taormina, Sicily, and two wealthy couples on
holiday are drinking Aperol spritz on a balcony overlooking the sea. Harper,
who runs on anxiety and guilt, says she has trouble sleeping because of
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Study: Kids with COVID but no symptoms play key role in household spread
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:40:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/study-kids-covid-no-symptoms-play-key-role-household-spread>
"A study today in
Clinical Infectious Diseases conducted across 12 tertiary
care pediatric hospitals in Canada and the United States shows that
asymptomatic children with COVID-19, especially preschoolers, contribute
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How to beat the backlash that threatens the liberal revolution
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:45:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/uQOjD
"We are living in an age of backlash to three decades of revolutions in
different realms. Since the fall of the Berlin Wall in 1989, the world saw the
liberalization of markets, the democratization of politics and the explosion of
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Vernor Vinge obituary
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:47:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/mar/29/vernor-vinge-obituary
"One day in 1979, while logged in to San Diego State University’s principal
computer from his home, Vernor Vinge found himself chatting to another user via
the TALK program, both using implausible names and trying to figure out each
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The complex climate truth about home-grown tomatoes
Sat, 27 Apr 2024 19:49:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20240322-the-most-climate-friendly-vegetables-to-grow-in-your-garden>
'
As spring gets underway, it's the ideal time to start growing veg at home. To
make the most difference for the climate, some crops are especially worth
growing.
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Sikhs in California vote on independence from India
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 03:36:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/30/1241808874/sikh-independence-separatists-india-punjab-transnational-california>
"It's a busy Saturday at the Sacramento Gurdwara Bradshaw at the edges of the
city surrounded by fields and strip malls. In front of the new, gleaming white
temple, a crowd of people are dressed in their finest for a wedding. The sounds
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‘If you want to abuse your workers, that’s fine’: UK modern slavery watchdog’s funding cut
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 03:37:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/mar/30/uk-modern-slavery-watchdog-funding-cut>
"Britain’s labour abuse watchdog has had its funding cut by the Home Office
despite a dramatic surge in exploitation in the care sector.
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This mum and son set up a vital app to help keep LGBTQ+ people safe in public
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 03:38:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.thepinknews.com/2024/03/30/mum-son-lgbt-app-bobu-safety/
"A mother and son who launched an app to guide LGBTQ+ people to safe places say
they hope the platform will become somewhere where members of the LGBTQ+
community can find “all their safety needs”.
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Free lunches, brain breaks and happy teachers: why Estonia has the best schools in Europe
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 03:40:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/mar/27/free-lunches-brain-breaks-and-happy-teachers-why-estonia-has-the-best-schools-in-europe>
"Today’s subject in the sci-fi class at Pelgulinna State Gymnasium is
Blade
Runner. Thursdays are “voluntary” lesson days, where students at this upper
secondary school in Estonia’s capital, Tallinn, can choose from a range of
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Almost one-in-five suffering from long COVID
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 03:41:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://nceph.anu.edu.au/phxchange/communicating-science/almost-one-five-suffering-long-covid>
"A study of more than 11,000 Australians who tested positive to COVID-19 in
2022 has revealed almost one-in-five were still experiencing ongoing symptoms
three months after their initial diagnosis, according to new research from The
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Negativity drives online news consumption
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 03:43:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41562-023-01538-4
"Online media is important for society in informing and shaping opinions, hence
raising the question of what drives online news consumption. Here we analyse
the causal effect of negative and emotional words on news consumption using a
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Long COVID’s Impact on Patients, Workers, & Society: A review
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:23:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://journals.lww.com/md-journal/fulltext/2024/03220/long_covid_s_impact_on_patients,workers,_.50.aspx>
"The incidence of long COVID in adult survivors of an acute SARS-CoV-2
infection is approximately 11%. Of those afflicted, 26% have difficulty with
day-to-day activities. The majority of long COIVD cases occur after mild or
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Thirty, Birdy and Thriving
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:25:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.islandconservation.org/island-conservation-30th-anniversary/
"A lot can happen in 30 years. In 1994, Amazon.com was officially launched and
has now grown into an e-commerce powerhouse; The pilot episode of
Friends
released and has transcended generations as one of the most iconic American
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How to Reuse Your N95/KN95 Mask
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:26:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.ppe-supply.com/blogs/news/how-to-reuse-your-n95-kn95-mask
"Although masks of varying kinds have been the norm for quite some time now,
there are still questions surrounding the extended use of N95/KN95 masks, the
most recommended mask to don while protecting ourselves from COVID-19 and its
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Comeback on the cards for Asian antelope declared extinct in Bangladesh
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:27:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/03/comeback-on-the-cards-for-asian-antelope-declared-extinct-in-bangladesh/>
"DHAKA — On Jan. 7, 2024, in a rural area of northwestern Bangladesh, a nilgai,
the largest species of Asian antelope, crossed the border from India.
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Protecting yourself from COVID-19 these days is hard. And it comes at a cost.
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:29:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.marketplace.org/2024/03/20/protecting-yourself-from-covid-19-these-days-is-hard-and-it-comes-at-a-cost/>
"Four years after that surreal, world-altering spring of 2020, almost
everything has gone back to normal. On the surface, anyway. Restaurants and
subways are packed, schools and offices are open, few people are masking, and
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Aruba Embraces the Rights of Nature and a Human Right to a Clean Environment
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 12:30:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/25032024/aruba-rights-of-nature/
"Aruba’s government is moving to enshrine twin environmental rights in its
constitution that would recognize that nature has inherent rights and also
affirm a human right to a “clean, healthy and sustainable environment,”
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Ventilation Should Be A Larger Focus In Our Fight Against Covid-19
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:25:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.forbes.com/sites/judystone/2024/03/22/ventilation-should-be-a-larger-focus-in-our-fight-against-covid-19/?sh=62846ad4529f>
"The CDC recently eliminated isolation periods for people ill and likely
infectious from Covid. Their Healthcare Infection Control Advisory Committee
drafted guidelines weakening infection precautions, particularly regarding
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Fuente de Vida: New Conservation Area Protects Freshwater Sources for Bolivia’s Largest City and Expands a Wildlife Corridor
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:26:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.andesamazonfund.org/country/fuente-de-vida-protects-water-sources-for-bolivias-largest-city/>
"Andes Amazon Fund celebrates the creation of the Fuente de Vida municipal
protected area, which spans 19,065 acres (7,715 ha) in the El Torno
Municipality near Santa Cruz, Bolivia. “Fuente de Vida” translates in English
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When to expect our next COVID-19 wave — and what could cause cases to spike
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:27:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Light at the End of the Tunnel
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:29:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://hakaimagazine.com/features/light-at-the-end-of-the-tunnel/
"Every year, hundreds of muscular, sea-bright fish—chum salmon, chinook, coho,
steelhead—push into the Columbia River from the Pacific Ocean, swim over 200
kilometers upstream, and turn left into Hardy Creek. They wend through rocky
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California tribe becomes the first to manage land with National Park Service
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:30:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/20/yurok-tribe-land-gold-rush-redwoods-national-park-service?ref=fixthenews.com>
"California’s Yurok Tribe, which had 90% of its territory taken from it during
the gold rush of the mid-1800s, will be getting a slice of its land back to
serve as a new gateway to Redwood national and state parks visited by 1 million
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Many coral reefs are dying. This one is exploding with life.
Sun, 28 Apr 2024 19:32:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.vox.com/down-to-earth/24098428/scientists-ocean-coral-spawning-bleaching-great-barrier-reef>
"Coral reefs around the world are turning white and dying.
Today scientists from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
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California redwood forest returned to Indigenous guardianship, conservation
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:35:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2022/01/california-redwood-forest-returned-to-indigenous-guardianship-conservation/>
"Ten Native American tribal nations, forming the InterTribal Sinkyone
Wilderness Council, have received ownership of 215 hectares (532 acres) of
California’s redwood forest. The tribal council is partnering with Save the
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‘Planting a tree is hope in action’: the people regenerating urban habitats and growing community
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:36:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/mar/23/rewilding-tree-planting-regneration-projects-habitat-degradation-australia>
"For Stephen Northey, an environmental advocate in Melbourne, tree planting and
urban revegetation has allowed him to help restore degraded local ecosystems
and foster a much-needed connection with his local area.
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Tripsdrill: The amusement park dedicated to Swabian culture and quirky humor
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:37:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eDVzT-WgRgU
"The Tripsdrill Amusement Park near Stuttgart offers oodles of fun with more
than one hundred attractions - as well as a peek at Swabian culture. The
Swabians live in southwestern Germany and are famous and notorious for their
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The Magic of the Blackboard
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:38:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://nautil.us/the-magic-of-the-blackboard-487759/
"In the beginning, there is nothing. Then a stroke of white appears. And
another. Characters form. Shapes emerge from the darkness. Order out of chaos.
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A person in Texas caught bird flu after exposure to cows that were thought to be ill
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:39:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2024/03/31/1241897770/bird-flu-dairy-cows-idaho-kansas-texas-michigan-new-mexico>
"Livestock at multiple dairy farms across the U.S. have tested positive for
bird flu — also known as highly pathogenic avian influenza, or HPAI — in an
outbreak that's likely spread to at least five states.
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Waiting for Trump to be re-elected is wrong – Nato leaders need to Trump-proof their policies now
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 03:40:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/waiting-for-trump-to-be-re-elected-is-wrong-nato-leaders-need-to-trump-proof-their-policies-now-225395>
"The re-election of Donald Trump as US president would cause another enormous
shock to international politics. The world is full of crises, such as Ukraine
and Gaza. But Trump casts a destabilising shadow over all these issues.
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Even The Most Well-Meaning Internet Regulations Can Cause Real Harm
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:33:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/29/even-the-most-well-meaning-internet-regulations-can-cause-real-harm/>
"Here’s how people advocating for internet regulations for “bad speech” think
things will work: an enlightened group of pure-minded, thoughtful individuals
will carefully outlaw dangerous speech that invokes hatred, or encourages bad
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They Praised AI at SXSW—and the Audience Started Booing
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:34:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.honest-broker.com/p/they-praised-ai-at-sxswand-the-audience
"Tech leaders gathered in Austin for the South-by-Southwest conference a few
days ago. There they showed a video boasting about the wonders of new AI
technology.
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What is kinship care? Why is it favoured for Aboriginal children over foster care?
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:36:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-is-kinship-care-why-is-it-favoured-for-aboriginal-children-over-foster-care-219115>
"The 1997
Bringing Them Home report into the removal of Aboriginal children
from their families was a turning point in Australia’s history. The inquiry
rejected past government policies of assimilation and endorsed the importance
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India Banned TikTok, It Didn’t Go Well
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:37:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/29/india-banned-tiktok-it-didnt-go-well/>
"We know that a lot of politicians (and media folks) in the US are pushing to
ban TikTok. It has seemed notable, of course, that European countries don’t
seem all that worried about TikTok, which should raise questions about how
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Sex, birth and whalesong: life on the humpback highway
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:38:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/sex-birth-and-whalesong-life-on-the-humpback-highway-225580>
"Thousands of bus-sized humpback whales are currently on their way to
Australian waters. They’ve spent the summer feeding in the cold waters of
Antarctica before heading north to breed and calve.
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Game Jam Winner Spotlight: Millions Of Cats
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 12:39:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/03/30/game-jam-winner-spotlight-millions-of-cats/>
"We’re closing in on the end of our series of spotlight posts looking at the
winners of the sixth annual public domain game jam,
Gaming Like It’s 1928!
We’ve already featured Best Visuals winner
Flight from Podunk Station and
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‘A blind and deaf mind’: what it’s like to have no visual imagination or inner voice
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:30:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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jonathan frakes is the best dad i never got to have
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:32:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://wilw.medium.com/jonathan-frakes-is-the-best-dad-i-never-got-to-have-70bc6bdbc049>
"For most of last year, I worked on and promoted my
New York Times
bestselling (I’m gonna keep leaning into that until it gets super obnoxious,
and then keep going to a little bit) memoir,
Still Just A Geek. A huge part
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Despite appearances, digital networking hasn’t killed the business card – yet
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:33:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Who cares about the inevitable impact of GenAI on creative employment?
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:34:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://tldr0.medium.com/who-cares-about-the-inevitable-impact-of-genai-on-creative-employment-47ad773b3b48>
"The GenAI progress is astonishing in how well machines are able to replace
higher order human functions. But we ought to think through the consequences of
this rate of progress on human creativity and livelihoods."
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Flipper Zero Panic Spreads To Oz: Cars Unaffected
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:35:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://hackaday.com/2024/04/01/flipper-zero-panic-spreads-to-oz-cars-unaffected/>
"A feature of coming to adulthood for any young person in the last quarter of
the twentieth century would have been the yearly warnings about the danger of
adulterated Halloween treats. Stories were breathlessly repeated of apples with
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The Power of Cozy Management Simulation Games
Mon, 29 Apr 2024 19:36:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/cros-s-play/the-power-of-cozy-management-simulation-games-e74ae5c7f6c2>
"I have previously discussed the stigma of cozy games and their influence on
the current video game industry. However, recently, I've been considering the
psychology behind cozy management games and why it has picked up in the indie
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Dunedin’s sea lion population boom
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:18:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.stuff.co.nz/nz-news/350229392/dunedins-sea-lion-population-boom>
"New born sea lion pups have been spotted by rivers, forests even golf courses,
after the best breeding season on record.
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Iran: Persecution of Baha’is
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:20:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/04/01/iran-persecution-bahais
"(Beirut) – Iranian authorities’ decades-long systematic repression of Baha’is
amounts to the crime against humanity of persecution, Human Rights Watch said
in a report released today.
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China’s EV Market Shows the Future Is Already Here
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:22:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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It’s time to give Australian courts the power to break up big firms that behave badly
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:23:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Good posture, no bumps and ‘immaculate health’: what it takes to win top frog or reptile
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:24:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/apr/02/sydney-royal-easter-show-snakes-frogs-reptiles-competition>
"Sixteen-year-old Lara Ristic is one of Australia’s best reptile owners – and
she has the ribbons to prove it.
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Fasting is a key part of Ramadan, but for many Muslims, climate change is making food scarce all year
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 04:25:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/fasting-is-a-key-part-of-ramadan-but-for-many-muslims-climate-change-is-making-food-scarce-all-year-225778>
"Every Ramadan, volunteers at Westall Mosque and OneSpace in Melbourne hold
free weekly
iftars (communal dinners to break the fast in Ramadan). This
year, volunteers say numbers are up.
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Qantas and Virgin Australia put on notice over offsets after landmark decision on greenwashing
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:09:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/02/climate-integrity-australia-dutch-court-klm-emissions-reductions-climate-claims-qantas-virgin>
"Australian airlines could be found to have misled consumers in the way they
present their net zero goals and market offset options during flight bookings,
climate advocates have claimed, after a landmark legal decision on aviation
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A Palestinian bus crash that killed six kindergarteners represents an oppressive system – but a father’s story offers hope
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:11:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Learn to Live with Others at the Library
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:12:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://tommilaitio.medium.com/convivencia-navigating-co-existence-in-libraries-1a316bd4f278>
"Public spaces across the globe face challenges arising from increasing
inequality, complexity, polarization, and diversity. Holding space for
intellectual freedom or sharing space across differences raises questions among
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Myrtle rust is lethal to Australian plants. Could citizen scientists help track its spread?
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:13:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/myrtle-rust-is-lethal-to-australian-plants-could-citizen-scientists-help-track-its-spread-225681>
"Every weekend, thousands of citizen scientists head into the great outdoors.
If they see an unusual animal, plant or fungi, they take a photo and upload it.
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Hydrogen For Shipping Claims Hit Iceberg Of Reality
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:14:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/the-future-is-electric/hydrogen-for-shipping-claims-hit-iceberg-of-reality-de381d8375a6>
"Maritime shipping is considered one of the hard to abate sectors, but it's
much less difficult than most assume. As we've seen in this series on
electrifying everything everywhere all at once, bulk shipping will plummet with
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Honey is said to help with hay fever symptoms – here’s what the research says about this claim
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 12:15:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/honey-is-said-to-help-with-hay-fever-symptoms-heres-what-the-research-says-about-this-claim-225728>
"Honey has a long history as a revered natural remedy across many cultures.
Ancient civilisations recognised its therapeutic potential, employing it for
various medicinal purposes. The ancient Egyptians, Assyrians, Chinese, Greeks
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America’s Nuclear War Plan in the 1960s Was Utter Madness. It Still Is.
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:22:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2024/03/nuclear-war-scenario-book-siop-weapons-annie-jacobsen/>
"
Nuclear war is madness. Were a nuclear weapon to be launched at the United
States, including from a rogue nuclear-armed nation like North Korea, American
policy dictates a nuclear counterattack. This response would almost certainly
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I’ve studied sand dunes for 40 years – here’s what people find most surprising
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:23:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ive-studied-sand-dunes-for-40-years-heres-what-people-find-most-surprising-226680>
"The Dune films remind us of just how beautiful, mysterious, expansive and
changeable sand dunes can be. For centuries these wonderful landforms have
filled humans with awe – and in some cases fear and foreboding – because of the
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Undersea cables are the unseen backbone of the global internet
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:24:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/undersea-cables-are-the-unseen-backbone-of-the-global-internet-226300>
"Have you ever wondered how an email sent from New York arrives in Sydney in
mere seconds, or how you can video chat with someone on the other side of the
globe with barely a hint of delay? Behind these everyday miracles lies an
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Breaking: Officials Report Texan Infected With Bird Flu After Exposure to Cattle
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:25:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sciencealert.com/breaking-officials-report-texan-infected-with-bird-flu-after-exposure-to-cattle>
'A person in the US state of Texas is recovering from bird flu after being
exposed to dairy cattle, officials said Monday amid growing concern over the
current global strain of the virus as it spreads to new species.
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After 10 years of work, landmark study reveals new ‘tree of life’ for all birds living today
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:26:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/after-10-years-of-work-landmark-study-reveals-new-tree-of-life-for-all-birds-living-today-226743>
"The largest-ever study of bird genomes has produced a remarkably clear picture
of the bird family tree. Published in the journal
Nature today, our study
shows that most of the modern groups of birds first appeared within 5 million
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Clean Energy Australia 2024
Tue, 30 Apr 2024 19:28:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://assets.cleanenergycouncil.org.au/documents/resources/reports/clean-energy-australia/Clean-Energy-Australia-2024.pdf>
"With a fantastic set of results for rooftop solar and record-breaking figures
for investment in utility scale storage, 2023 was another strong year for
renewable energy in Australia.
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Kinahan Cartel: Wanted Narco Boss Exposes Whereabouts by Posting Google Reviews
Wed, 1 May 2024 03:22:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bellingcat.com/news/2024/03/30/kinahan-cartel-wanted-narco-boss-exposes-whereabouts-by-posting-google-reviews/>
"One of the world’s most wanted men, a notorious narco kingpin whose gang is
implicated in multiple murders, has left a trail of Google reviews providing
valuable new insights into his movements and whereabouts over the past five
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Everyone in Japan will be called Sato by 2531 unless marriage law changed, says professor
Wed, 1 May 2024 03:25:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/apr/02/japan-sato-only-name-by-2531-marriage-law>
"Japanese citizens will all have the same family name in 500 years’ time unless
married couples are permitted to use separate surnames, a new study has
suggested as part of a campaign to update a civil code dating back to the late
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Let’s say it plainly: Fact-checking is not censorship
Wed, 1 May 2024 03:26:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.poynter.org/commentary/2024/fact-checking-is-not-censorship/
"A recent Supreme Court case put a spotlight on how social media companies like
Meta moderate content on their platforms. It also put a spotlight on critics
who say that content moderation — and the fact-checking that goes with it — is
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Australia’s soil to become net carbon emitter and threat to climate goals, report says
Wed, 1 May 2024 03:27:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/apr/03/australia-soil-carbon-emissions-sequestration-report-net-zero>
"Intensifying extreme heat and drought due to the climate crisis will make
Australia’s soil a net emitter of carbon dioxide, impeding the country from
reaching its climate goals, new analysis has found.
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Science Fiction and the Death of the Sun
Wed, 1 May 2024 03:29:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.typebarmagazine.com/2024/03/24/science-fiction-and-the-death-of-the-sun/>
"Why is early speculative fiction so grim?
From potions that turn people into psychopathic murderers to alien invasions
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DIY DOLY
Wed, 1 May 2024 03:33:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://github.com/robotdoly/DOLY-DIY
"DIY Doly is an open robot project based on Raspberry PI CM4."
See also:
https://doly.ai/
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