Glass Wings Blog: November 2024
Nazi-looted Monet artwork returned to family generations later
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 13:07:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://apnews.com/article/nazi-looted-art-returned-23cdc4651c6a63ec260c4f1144f83597>
"NEW ORLEANS (AP) — On the eve of World War II, Nazis in Austria seized a
pastel by renowned impressionist artist Claude Monet, selling it off and
sparking a family’s decadeslong search that culminated Wednesday in New
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Friday essay: ‘I claimed our data’ – confronting the colonial archive is ‘intense Aboriginal love’ in action
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 13:35:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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On Navajo Lands, Ancient Ways Are Restoring the Parched Earth
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 13:36:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://e360.yale.edu/features/navajo-natural-infrastructure-dryland-streams>
"Here in Burnt Corn Valley, smack in the middle of the Navajo reservation’s
vast Black Mesa region, the hilly land both craves water and is brutalized by
it. The sandy Arizona soil cracks under a punishing August sun as red-striped
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‘Russia’s dirty money will hijack our democratic process’: how tiny Moldova fears Kremlin is fixing EU referendum
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 13:37:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/12/moldova-fears-kremlin-fixing-eu-referendum-russia>
"Last spring, customs officers in the tiny nation of Moldova struck gold.
Acting on a national intelligence tip-off from, they intercepted more than 100
passengers arriving from Russia via Armenia, each carrying bundles of cash just
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‘Violence at all levels’: UN report into the abuse of women and girls in sport is a wake-up call for Australia
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 13:38:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/violence-at-all-levels-un-report-into-the-abuse-of-women-and-girls-in-sport-is-a-wake-up-call-for-australia-239085>
"This week the United Nations (UN) Special Rapporteur on violence against women
and girls presented a report detailing the violence experienced by women and
girls in sport globally.
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Opinion: Is it time for an ACT-UP for Long COVID?
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 13:40:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://48hills.org/2024/10/opinion-is-it-time-for-an-act-up-for-long-covid/>
"While I’m far from the only person worried about Long COVID and our society’s
general inclination to look away and pretend it’s not there, people like me
certainly feel badly outnumbered. It’s beginning to feel reminiscent of how
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Evacuating in disasters like Hurricane Milton isn’t simple – there are reasons people stay in harm’s way
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 22:41:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/evacuating-in-disasters-like-hurricane-milton-isnt-simple-there-are-reasons-people-stay-in-harms-way-240869>
"As Hurricane Milton roared ashore near Sarasota, Florida, tens of thousands of
people were in evacuation shelters. Hundreds of thousands more had fled coastal
regions ahead of the storm, crowding highways headed north and south as their
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‘I think, boy, I’m a part of all this’: how local heroes reforested Rio’s green heart
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 22:42:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/oct/10/i-think-boy-im-a-part-of-all-this-how-local-heroes-reforested-rios-green-heart>
"From his vantage point at the top of the hill where he grew up, Luiz Alberto
Nunes dos Santos gazes down at the city below. White apartment blocks are
nestled among mountains covered with luxuriant vegetation. The statue of Christ
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The government’s social media ban for kids will exempt ‘low-risk’ platforms. What does that mean?
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 22:44:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-governments-social-media-ban-for-kids-will-exempt-low-risk-platforms-what-does-that-mean-241120>
"In a speech to the New South Wales and South Australian government social
media summit today, Federal Minister for Communications Michelle Rowland
announced more details of how the federal government’s proposed social media
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Bright Green Futures Ep. 21: Doing Your Part (in the Climate Fight)
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 22:46:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-21-doing-your-part-in-the-climate>
"Today we’re going to talk about the “easy to say, hard to do” concept of doing
your part in the climate fight. It’s been a few weeks since my last podcast
because I’ve been running around the country (in my EV), teaching solarpunk
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In Chile, a ‘sacrifice zone’ waits on a better future
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 22:47:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://dialogue.earth/en/energy/in-chile-a-sacrifice-zone-waits-on-a-better-future/>
"In 2019, Chile pledged to close all of its coal-fired power plants by 2040, a
deadline that its government has in recent years sought to bring forward to
before 2030. So far, eight of 28 plants have closed, while another 12 are set
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Wildlife Photographer of the Year 2024: the winning images
Fri, 1 Nov 2024 22:48:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.positive.news/society/wildlife-photographer-of-the-year-2024-the-winning-images/>
"An action shot capturing a swarm of western toad tadpoles swimming amid
towering plants in an underwater world in British Columbia, Canada, has been
crowed the best image in this year’s Wildlife Photographer of the Year award.
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The Hidden World of Electrostatic Ecology
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 04:10:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.quantamagazine.org/the-hidden-world-of-electrostatic-ecology-20240930/>
"Imagine, for a moment, that you’re a honeybee. In many ways, your world is
small. Your four delicate wings, each less than a centimeter long, transport
your half-gram body through looming landscapes full of giant animals and
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How satellites are mapping the future of turtle conservation
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 04:12:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20241001-how-satellites-are-mapping-the-future-of-turtle-conservation>
'In early June 2024, Donna Shello, an adult female leatherback turtle, was
hanging out on a sandy beach along the Caribbean coast of Panama. After laying
about 80 eggs, and with a satellite transmitter attached to her back, she was
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1.3 million future deaths prevented by Gavi-supported vaccines in 2023
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 04:13:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.gavi.org/news/media-room/13-million-future-deaths-prevented-gavi-supported-vaccines-2023>
"Geneva, 1 October 2024 – Over 1.3 million future deaths were averted in 2023
thanks to vaccination programmes supported by Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance. This
achievement, which translates to over 2 lives saved every minute of the day, is
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The world’s spending to fight global lead poisoning just doubled
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 04:15:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.vox.com/future-perfect/375139/lead-partnership-usaid-unicef-samantha-power>
"Lead poisoning has, historically, been a major blind spot in the global health
world. The extent of the problem is enormous: A landmark study found that about
half of children in poor countries are exposed to very high levels of lead. At
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Colorado is becoming a leader in constructing wildlife crossings — and there's much more to come
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 04:16:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.denver7.com/news/local-news/colorado-is-becoming-a-leader-in-constructing-wildlife-crossings-and-theres-much-more-to-come>
'DOUGLAS COUNTY, Colo. — After years of research, planning and construction to
establish a new wildlife crossing in Colorado, the first signs of success are
always something special for those behind the project.
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Cascade critter crossings: How I-90 became safer for wildlife, drivers
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 04:18:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.seattletimes.com/seattle-news/environment/cascade-critter-crossings-how-i-90-became-safer-for-wildlife-drivers/>
"Interstate 90 fractures the spine of the Cascades at its midpoint.
For wildlife that once freely roamed the region from Canada to Oregon, the
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Not Only The Hottest On Record, Summer 2023 Was Hottest For 2,000 Years
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 13:29:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.iflscience.com/not-only-the-hottest-on-record-summer-2023-was-hottest-for-2000-years-74214>
"The Northern Hemisphere’s summer was a scorcher, pushed off the charts by a
combination of global heating and El Niño. Given the much higher baseline
today, and how exceptional it was, some people speculated last summer may have
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What Is a Shadow Library?
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 13:30:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://builtin.com/articles/shadow-library
"In 2024, the Internet Archive, a massively popular digital library nonprofit,
removed more than 500,000 books from its Open Library catalog after losing its
appeal for being sued by four U.S. publishers. The publishers argued that the
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Why hurricanes like Milton in the US and cyclones in Australia are becoming more intense and harder to predict
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 13:30:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/why-hurricanes-like-milton-in-the-us-and-cyclones-in-australia-are-becoming-more-intense-and-harder-to-predict-241000>
"Tropical cyclones, known as hurricanes and typhoons in other parts of the
world, have caused huge damage in many places recently. The United States has
just been hit by Hurricane Milton, within two weeks of Hurricane Helene.
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I don’t want to revisit the time and the fallout of the voice referendum. But we cannot maintain the status quo
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 13:31:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/13/i-dont-want-to-revisit-the-time-and-the-fallout-of-the-voice-referendum-but-we-cannot-maintain-the-status-quo>
"A year has passed since the ill-fated voice referendum. In that time, and
indeed in the time leading up to the referendum itself, I repeatedly expressed
my views. There was so much that was wrong with the process, that was
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Letters from an American: October 13, 2024
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 13:33:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-13-2024
"“He is the most dangerous person ever. I had suspicions when I talked to you
about his mental decline and so forth, but now I realize he’s a total fascist.
He is now the most dangerous person to this country…a fascist to the core.”
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The Voice defeat set us all back. And since then, our leaders have given up
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 13:34:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-voice-defeat-set-us-all-back-and-since-then-our-leaders-have-given-up-239732>
"It’s one year since the failed referendum to enshrine a First Nations Voice to
Parliament in the Australian Constitution.
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Electric car sales have slumped. Misinformation is one of the reasons
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 19:13:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/electric-car-sales-have-slumped-misinformation-is-one-of-the-reasons-240545>
"Battery electric vehicle sales in Australia have flattened in recent months.
The latest data reveal a sharp 27.2% year-on-year decline (overall new vehicle
sales were down 9.7%) in September. Tesla Model Y and Model 3 cars had an even
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Cloudflare Destroys Another Patent Troll, Gets Its Patents Released To The Public
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 19:18:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2024/10/10/cloudflare-destroys-another-patent-troll-gets-its-patents-released-to-the-public/>
"Three years ago, we updated Vizzini’s list of “classic blunders” from
The
Princess Bride to include “never try to patent troll Cloudflare.” That was
when the company announced that patent troll Sable Networks had made that
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The science of happier dogs: 5 tips to help your canine friends live their best life
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 19:20:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-science-of-happier-dogs-5-tips-to-help-your-canine-friends-live-their-best-life-236952>
"When you hear about “science focused on how dogs can live their best lives
with us” it sounds like an imaginary job made up by a child. However, the field
of animal welfare science is real and influential.
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The Social Media Moral Panic Is All About Confusing Risks & Harms
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 19:22:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2024/10/10/the-social-media-moral-panic-is-all-about-confusing-risks-harms/>
"What if the reason we’re so worried about teens on Instagram, TikTok, or
Snapchat is because we’ve fundamentally misunderstood the nature of the digital
world? What if we’re confusing the everyday risks of growing up online with the
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‘Ecocide’ is being used as a weapon of war in Ukraine. It should be one of the crimes tried in the International Criminal Court
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 19:23:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/ecocide-is-being-used-as-a-weapon-of-war-in-ukraine-it-should-be-one-of-the-crimes-tried-in-the-international-criminal-court-240267>
"Since Feb. 24, 2022, Russia has been waging simultaneous wars in Ukraine: a
conventional one, hybrid or cyber warfare, and one against the environment, or
“ecocide.”
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Jonathan Haidt’s Claims On Kids & Tech Crumble Under Scrutiny From Top Expert, Candice Odgers
Sat, 2 Nov 2024 19:27:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.techdirt.com/2024/10/11/jonathan-haidts-claims-on-kids-tech-crumble-under-scrutiny-from-top-expert-candice-odgers/>
"Jonathan Haidt’s incredibly well-timed decision to surf on the wave of a moral
panic about kids and social media has made him a false hero for many parents
and educators. In my review, I noted that his book, “The Anxious Generation,”
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Can listening to music make you more productive at work?
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 04:23:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/can-listening-to-music-make-you-more-productive-at-work-241123>
"Listening to music can enhance our lives in all kinds of ways – many of us use
it during exercise, to regulate our mood, or in the workplace.
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First electric truck to do lap around Australia completes journey after heatwaves and headwinds
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 04:24:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://thedriven.io/2024/10/14/first-electric-truck-to-do-lap-around-australia-completes-journey-after-heatwaves-and-headwinds/>
"Jon Edwards and his Hyundai Mighty 7.3 tonne electric truck arrived back in
Perth late last Wednesday to complete the first lap of Australia in an electric
truck. Jon and his wonderful support team were welcomed at the Midland premises
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Trees and land absorbed almost no CO2 last year. Is nature’s carbon sink failing?
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 04:25:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/14/nature-carbon-sink-collapse-global-heating-models-emissions-targets-evidence-aoe>
"It begins each day at nightfall. As the light disappears, billions of
zooplankton, crustaceans and other marine organisms rise to the ocean surface
to feed on microscopic algae, returning to the depths at sunrise. The waste
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Resistance to Public Health, No Longer Fringe, Gains Foothold in G.O.P. Politics
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 04:28:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/09/us/politics/medical-freedom-public-health-rfk-trump.html>
"Resistance to public health, relegated to the fringes of the American right
and left before Covid vaccine mandates became a cultural flashpoint and a
symbol of government overreach, now has a firm foothold in Republican politics
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‘Founder Mode’ Explains the Rise of Trump in Silicon Valley
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 04:30:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/11/opinion/silicon-valley-musk-trump-andreessen.html>
"Silicon Valley’s current fascination with a trendy management meme illustrates
a broader and more troubling turn in certain powerful pockets of its culture —
one that has seized our politics and could even unduly influence our election
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Han River ecosystem shows substantial recovery after city's restoration initiatives
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 04:31:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2024/10/113_382941.html
"Ongoing efforts to enhance the self-sustainability and biodiversity of the Han
River ecosystem are yielding substantial results, the Seoul Metropolitan
Government said Monday.
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Atmospheric rivers are shifting poleward, reshaping global weather patterns
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 12:09:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/atmospheric-rivers-are-shifting-poleward-reshaping-global-weather-patterns-240673>
"Atmospheric rivers – those long, narrow bands of water vapor in the sky that
bring heavy rain and storms to the U.S. West Coast and many other regions – are
shifting toward higher latitudes, and that’s changing weather patterns around
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Sloths are too slow to adapt to climate change – new study
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 12:10:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/sloths-are-too-slow-to-adapt-to-climate-change-new-study-240052>
"Sloths are more vulnerable to the rising temperatures associated with climate
change than other mammals, due to their unique physiology.
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NGV’s Reko Rennie retrospective asks whether he should be considered Australia’s Keith Haring
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 12:11:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/ngvs-reko-rennie-retrospective-asks-whether-he-should-be-considered-australias-keith-haring-238881>
"Is Reko Rennie Australia’s equivalent of Keith Haring? Both Rennie, a
Melbourne-based Aboriginal artist who celebrates the heritage the Kamilaroi
people of northern New South Wales, and Haring, the American pop art great,
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‘I felt I had no choice’: why Deborah did her schoolwork using the shopping centre wifi
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 12:12:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Australia has led the way regulating gene technology for over 20 years. Here’s how it should apply that to AI
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 12:13:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/australia-has-led-the-way-regulating-gene-technology-for-over-20-years-heres-how-it-should-apply-that-to-ai-240571>
"Since 2019, the Australian Department for Industry, Science and Resources has
been striving to make the nation a leader in “safe and responsible” artificial
intelligence (AI). Key to this is a voluntary framework based on eight AI
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This beautiful peacock spider was only found two years ago. Now it could be dancing its last dance
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 12:15:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/this-beautiful-peacock-spider-was-only-found-two-years-ago-now-it-could-be-dancing-its-last-dance-238437>
"If you notice a tiny, strikingly coloured spider performing an elaborate
courtship dance, you may have seen your first peacock spider.
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Europe jumps on the train
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 19:33:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://english.elpais.com/climate/2024-09-01/europe-jumps-on-the-train.html>
"Rébecca Hagège, a 33-year-old from Paris, made a decision some time ago: she
would cut down on her air and automobile journeys as much as possible — only
making them when it was unavoidable — in order to reduce her carbon footprint.
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‘Awful reality’: Albanese government injects $95 million to fight the latest deadly bird flu
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 19:34:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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10 Geekalicious Wedding Cakes (You Love Them? I KNOW)
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 19:35:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.cakewrecks.com/home/10-geekalicious-wedding-cakes-you-love-them-i-know-2024>
"I’m feeling geeky this week so prepare to feast your eyeballs on 10 absolutely
stunning Geek Chic wedding cakes."
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Only one-third of Europe’s surface water qualifies as good or better, study finds
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 19:36:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/14/european-environment-agency-report-surface-water-quality>
"Only about one-third of Europe’s surface water is in good health or better, a
report has found, despite an EU target first set for 2015 to bring all bodies
of water up to good quality.
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What happens to the world if forests stop absorbing carbon? Ask Finland
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 19:37:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/15/finland-emissions-target-forests-peatlands-sinks-absorbing-carbon-aoe>
"Tiina Sanila-Aikio cannot remember a summer this warm. The months of midnight
sun around Inari, in Finnish Lapland, have been hot and dry. Conifer needles on
the branch-tips are orange when they should be a deep green. The moss on the
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Wildlife loss is taking ecosystems nearer to collapse – new report
Sun, 3 Nov 2024 19:38:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/wildlife-loss-is-taking-ecosystems-nearer-to-collapse-new-report-240526>
"Even for a conservation biologist numbed to bad news about nature, the
biennial
Living Planet report from the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) is a stark
reminder of our failure to arrest the loss of biodiversity – the variety of
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Solar-powered desalination system requires no extra batteries
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 03:29:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://news.mit.edu/2024/solar-powered-desalination-system-requires-no-extra-batteries-1008>
"MIT engineers have built a new desalination system that runs with the rhythms
of the sun.
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Nobel peace prize awarded to Japanese atomic bomb survivors’ group for its efforts to free the world of nuclear weapons
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 03:30:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/nobel-peace-prize-awarded-to-japanese-atomic-bomb-survivors-group-for-its-efforts-to-free-the-world-of-nuclear-weapons-241170>
"The 2024 Nobel peace prize has been awarded to Nihon Hidankyo, a Japanese
grassroots organisation created by survivors of the two US atomic bombs that
were dropped on the cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki in August 1945.
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A breakthrough in wildfire detection: How a new constellation of satellites can detect smaller wildfires earlier
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 03:32:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://blog.google/outreach-initiatives/sustainability/google-ai-wildfire-detection/>
"Wildfires are becoming increasingly common due to hotter and drier climates
around the world. Until now, firefighters have had to rely on satellite imagery
that’s either low resolution or only updated a few times a day, making it
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New virus uncovered in China – is this a sign tick-borne diseases are on the rise?
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 03:34:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/new-virus-uncovered-in-china-is-this-a-sign-tick-borne-diseases-are-on-the-rise-240503>
"Ticks are responsible for spreading over 25 human and animal diseases. While
you may be familiar with some of these – such as Lyme disease – there are many
others you’ve probably never heard of, including some that have been discovered
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Hew Locke’s British Museum looting exposé: ‘inescapably, deeply shocking’
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 03:36:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2024/oct/15/shocking-hew-locke-expose-british-museum-looting>
"Part history lesson, part crime scene, Hew Locke’s
What Have We Here? is
filled with beauty and horror. At the heart of the show, in the Great Court
Gallery of the British Museum in London, are looting and vandalism, the
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Ratan Tata: a compassionate industrialist who cared about employees and citizens as well as profit
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 03:38:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/ratan-tata-a-compassionate-industrialist-who-cared-about-employees-and-citizens-as-well-as-profit-241039>
"Ratan Tata, who has died at the age of 86, was a giant of global industry,
whose interests included cars, steel, hotels, travel and tea. But he was also
hailed as a visionary whose work went far beyond the business world, through
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Gutenberg In The Whirlwind
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 15:13:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heyscott.substack.com/p/gutenberg-in-the-whirlwind
"Back in the days when I was doing a lot of speechifying at conferences and
writing the occasional column for one or another professional journal, I would
often talk about our “Gutenberg moment”.
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‘I love the smell of success more than petrol’: investors break with tradition in world-leading climate campaign
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 15:14:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/16/i-love-the-smell-of-success-more-than-petrol-investors-break-with-tradition-in-world-leading-climate-campaign>
"Institutional investors dealing with portfolios in the trillions of dollars
aren’t typically the most vocal climate campaigners. You won’t find many
superannuation fund staff, fund managers, asset consultants or brokers with a
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Qantas accused of greenwashing as climate advocates lodge complaint over sustainability, net zero claims
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 15:19:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-16/qantas-accused-of-greenwashing-with-sustainable-flights-claim/104468812>
"Tick this box, pay a few extra dollars and poof! — your flight has just been
made carbon-neutral. This is what Qantas customers are led to believe, and we
might be about to find out whether it stacks up.
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Columbus who? Decolonizing the calendar in Latin America
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 15:21:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/columbus-who-decolonizing-the-calendar-in-latin-america-233307>
"This is the season of patriotism in Latin America as many countries
commemorate their independence from colonial powers. From July to September,
public plazas in countries from Mexico to Honduras and Chile fill with crowds
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The remarkable career of Tito Mboweni: from South African freedom fighter to central bank governor and trusted politician
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 15:21:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Lessons for the next pandemic: where did Australia go right and wrong in responding to COVID?
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 15:22:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/lessons-for-the-next-pandemic-where-did-australia-go-right-and-wrong-in-responding-to-covid-239819>
"With COVID still classified as an ongoing pandemic, it’s difficult to
contemplate the next one. But we need to be prepared. We’ve seen several
pandemics in recent decades and it’s fair to expect we’ll see more.
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No, the Liberal Party does not have a history of upholding the right to protest in Australia - just look back to the Vietnam War
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 22:07:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Two decades after decriminalisation, NZ’s sex workers still need protection from discrimination
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 22:08:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/two-decades-after-decriminalisation-nzs-sex-workers-still-need-protection-from-discrimination-240787>
"It has been two decades since New Zealand decriminalised sex work. And while
sex workers have workplace rights, they still worry about the risks of
discrimination in everyday life.
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Nobel economics prize: how colonial history explains why strong institutions are vital to a country’s prosperity – expert Q&A
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 22:09:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nobel-economics-prize-how-colonial-history-explains-why-strong-institutions-are-vital-to-a-countrys-prosperity-expert-qanda-241305>
"This year’s Nobel memorial prize in economics has gone to Daron Acemoglu and
Simon Johnson of the Massachusetts Institute of Technology and James Robinson
of the University of Chicago for their work on why there are such vast
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Giving First Nations names to our bird species is a lot more complex – and contentious – than you might think
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 22:09:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/giving-first-nations-names-to-our-bird-species-is-a-lot-more-complex-and-contentious-than-you-might-think-238432>
"First Peoples’ names for animals and plants undeniably enrich Australian
culture. But to date, few names taken from a language of Australia’s First
Peoples have been widely applied to birds.
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Solar and batteries steal the show, but world needs more renewables quickly to meet 1.5°C target
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 22:11:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-and-batteries-steal-the-show-but-world-needs-more-renewables-quickly-to-meet-1-5c-target/>
"The International Energy Agency has highlighted the falling cost of solar and
lithium battery technology in its latest
World Energy Outlook, which points
to a surge in renewable energy deployments, an imminent peak for fossil fuels
(More...)
100 years of surrealism: how a French writer inspired by the avant-garde changed the world forever
Mon, 4 Nov 2024 22:12:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/100-years-of-surrealism-how-a-french-writer-inspired-by-the-avant-garde-changed-the-world-forever-237464>
"A century ago, French writer André Breton published a manifesto that would go
on to become one of the most influential artistic texts of the 20th century.
Breton’s
Manifesto of Surrealism launched a movement that transformed not
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Homes that ditch gas for electric heating can recoup extra costs in as little as 10 weeks
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 05:22:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/households-better-off-with-electric-space-heating-in-every-scenario-tested/>
"Last month, when Victorian energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio introduced
legislation to pave the way for the staged phase-out of gas in homes, the gas
lobby howled that it was taking away consumer choice and imposing “massive
(More...)
Albanese government promises to ban ‘dodgy’ trading practices
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 05:24:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/albanese-government-promises-to-ban-dodgy-trading-practices-234142>
"Hard on the heels of pledging a crackdown on excessive surcharges, the
Albanese government has promised legislation to ban unfair trading practices.
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EV battery prices to fall by nearly 50 pct and near ICE parity by 2026, says Goldman Sachs
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 05:25:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/10/16/ev-battery-prices-to-fall-by-nearly-50-pct-and-near-ice-parity-by-2026-says-goldman-sachs/>
"Global electric vehicle (EV) battery prices could drop by almost another 50
per cent by 2026, according to Goldman Sachs Research, bringing with it the
potential of price parity with internal combustion engine (ICE) cars.
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Fair-minded, down to earth and unusually gifted: George Negus dies at 82
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 05:27:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/fair-minded-down-to-earth-and-unusually-gifted-george-negus-dies-at-82-241367>
"George Negus, who has died at the age of 82, belonged to the nomenclatura of
Australian television current affairs journalism.
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The US isn’t the only country voting on Nov 5. This small Pacific nation is also holding an election – and China is watching
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 05:27:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-us-isnt-the-only-country-voting-on-nov-5-this-small-pacific-nation-is-also-holding-an-election-and-china-is-watching-237321>
"The United States isn’t the only country with a big election on November 5.
Palau, a tourism-dependent microstate in the north Pacific, will also vote for
a new president, Senate and House of Delegates that day.
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Are market giants endangering Australia’s live music scene? Industry veterans and local artists are worried
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 05:28:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/are-market-giants-endangering-australias-live-music-scene-industry-veterans-and-local-artists-are-worried-241244>
"Multinational concert promoter Live Nation Entertainment has come under fire,
with an ABC
Four Corners investigation saying its unprecedented market power
is open to abuse.
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Speakers, vacuums, doorbells and fridges – the government plans to make your ‘smart things’ more secure
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 12:41:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/speakers-vacuums-doorbells-and-fridges-the-government-plans-to-make-your-smart-things-more-secure-241057>
"The Australian government has introduced its first-ever standalone cyber
security act. Along with two other cyber security bills, it’s currently being
reviewed by a parliamentary committee.
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Global water crisis leaves half of world food production at risk in next 25 years
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 12:42:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/16/global-water-crisis-food-production-at-risk>
"More than half the world’s food production will be at risk of failure within
the next 25 years as a rapidly accelerating water crisis grips the planet,
unless urgent action is taken to conserve water resources and end the
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The Pipeline: How Russian propaganda reaches and influences the U.S.
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 12:44:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nbcnews.com/specials/russian-disinformation-2024-election-storm-1516/>
"The fake whistleblower videos started popping up last fall, the work of a
small but prolific Russian group that researchers call Storm-1516.
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‘Suicide for democracy.’ What is ‘bothsidesism’ – and how is it different from journalistic objectivity?
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 12:45:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/suicide-for-democracy-what-is-bothsidesism-and-how-is-it-different-from-journalistic-objectivity-230894>
"“Bothsidesism” is a term of disparagement against a form of journalism that
presents “both sides” of an issue without any regard for their relative
evidentiary merits.
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South Australia’s upper house narrowly rejects ‘Trumpian’ bill to wind back abortion care
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 12:46:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/16/south-australias-upper-house-narrowly-rejects-trumpian-bill-to-wind-back-abortion-care>
"A child that faces a bedridden life. A girl with intellectual disabilities
raped by a family member. Victims of domestic violence or reproductive
coercion. There are a variety of distressing reasons women have later stage
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Australian schools need to address racism. Here are 4 ways they can do this
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 12:47:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australian-schools-need-to-address-racism-here-are-4-ways-they-can-do-this-239823>
"The Australian Human Rights Commission wants to see schools address racism, as
part of a broader push to address the problem across Australian society.
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Inside the bizarre recruitment tactics of the Shincheonji ‘doomsday’ church
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 19:24:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/17/how-the-shincheonji-doomsday-church-targets-and-recruits-people-in-australia-ntwnfb>
"A Korean religious sect that has been labelled a cult by former members is
attempting to expand its influence in Australia by targeting young,
impressionable people in cafes, on dating apps and on university campuses.
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Three letters, one number, a knife and a stone bridge: how a graffitied equation changed mathematical history
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 19:25:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/three-letters-one-number-a-knife-and-a-stone-bridge-how-a-graffitied-equation-changed-mathematical-history-241034>
"On October 16 1843, the Irish mathematician William Rowan Hamilton had an
epiphany during a walk alongside Dublin’s Royal Canal. He was so excited he
took out his penknife and carved his discovery right then and there on Broome
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Kamala Harris agrees that Donald Trump is a fascist: ‘Yes, we can say that’
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 19:27:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/16/kamala-harris-trump-fascist-charlamagne-tha-god>
"Kamala Harris has agreed that Donald Trump is a fascist in her most forthright
statement yet in casting her presidential opponent as a potential autocrat
harboring authoritarian visions should he return to the White House.
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AI is creeping into the visual effects industry – and it could take the human touch out of film and TV
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 19:28:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ai-is-creeping-into-the-visual-effects-industry-and-it-could-take-the-human-touch-out-of-film-and-tv-240112>
"From the mind-bending reality warps of
Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of
Madness (2022) to the breathtaking alien vistas of
Avatar: The Way of Water
(2022), visual effects have transported us to worlds beyond imagination. Yet
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UK calls for India to cooperate with Canada’s legal process as row deepens
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 19:29:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/16/uk-india-cooperation-canada-legal-process>
"Britain joined its Five Eyes intelligence partners on Wednesday in saying
India’s cooperation with Canada’s legal process was “the right next step” in
the deepening diplomatic row between the two countries, adding that it had full
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Should King Charles apologise for the genocide of First Nations people when he visits Australia?
Tue, 5 Nov 2024 19:30:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Revealed: International ‘race science’ network secretly funded by US tech boss
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 04:01:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/16/revealed-international-race-science-network-secretly-funded-by-us-tech-boss>
"An international network of “race science” activists seeking to influence
public debate with discredited ideas on race and eugenics has been operating
with secret funding from a multimillionaire US tech entrepreneur.
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Australia donates 49 Abrams tanks to Ukraine
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 04:02:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-donates-49-abrams-tanks-to-ukraine-241485>
"The Albanese government is giving 49 M1A1 Abrams tanks to Ukraine, despite
earlier this year apparently playing down the prospect of the donation.
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Blaze destroys multimillion-euro German fire station that had no alarms
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 04:03:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/16/blaze-destroys-german-fire-station-fitted-without-alarms>
"A state-of-the-art fire station in western Germany that was completed last
year at a cost of tens of millions of euros has burned to the ground because it
had not been equipped with a fire alarm.
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‘I’ve seen the dark, fat grease stuck to the leaves’: oil and gas encroach on Peru’s uncontacted peoples
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 04:04:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/oct/17/ive-seen-the-dark-fat-grease-stuck-to-the-leaves-oil-and-gas-encroach-on-perus-uncontacted-peoples>
"Above the canopy of the tallest trees that vie for sunlight in the depths of
the Peruvian Amazon, gas flares shoot into the sky. Below, Julio Cusurichi, 53,
can see the thick, dark grease that clings to the leaves and the toxins leaking
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Overtly handmade and so very moving: Adam Elliot’s "Memoir of A Snail" is a stop motion triumph
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 04:06:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/overtly-handmade-and-so-very-moving-adam-elliots-memoir-of-a-snail-is-a-stop-motion-triumph-233105>
"Stop motion films are by their nature a remarkable feat. When you know a movie
has been carefully crafted, over several years and through thousands of
photographs of handmade sets and characters, this alone makes it a delight to
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Robot Vacuums That Collect Photos, Videos And Audio Of Users To Train AI Models Start Yelling Obscenities And Chasing Dogs
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 04:07:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/10/15/robot-vacuum-with-remote-access-flaw-is-collecting-photos-videos-and-audio-of-users-to-train-companys-ai-models/>
"As far back as 2017,
Techdirt was warning that robot vacuum cleaners
represented a threat to privacy. In that instance, it concerned the possibility
that iRobot, makers of the robot vacuum Roomba, might sell the data that its
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Ocean eddy currents funnel extreme heat and cold to the life-filled depths
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 12:19:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ocean-eddy-currents-funnel-extreme-heat-and-cold-to-the-life-filled-depths-241363>
"On land, we’re familiar with heatwaves and cold snaps. But the deep sea also
experiences prolonged periods of hot and cold.
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How One Indian State Went 100% Organic
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 12:21:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/how-one-indian-state-went-100-organic/
"In Pelling, a town in Western Sikkim in India with the best views of the
Himalayan peak Kanchenjunga, Tsering Bhutia gazes at the terraced field behind
his house. “We’ve grown organic black cardamom for years,” he says. “But ever
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More than 20% of Earth’s plant species are found only on islands – and time is running out to save them
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 12:22:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/more-than-20-of-earths-plant-species-are-found-only-on-islands-and-time-is-running-out-to-save-them-238433>
"Islands have long intrigued explorers and scientists. These isolated
environments serve as natural laboratories for understanding how species evolve
and adapt.
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Radical Terraces Are Transforming the Hills of Rwanda
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 12:23:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/radical-terraces-transforming-hills-of-rwanda/>
"On a sunny afternoon, potato farmers return from the fields in the shadow of
Karisimbi, the tallest volcano in Musanze, a district in North Rwanda. Row upon
row of terraces stretch across the mountainside, and on the beaten earth path
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Wildlife, climate and plastic: how three summits aim to repair a growing rift with nature
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 12:24:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/wildlife-climate-and-plastic-how-three-summits-aim-to-repair-a-growing-rift-with-nature-241419>
"By the end of 2024, nearly 200 nations will have met at three conferences to
address three problems: biodiversity loss, climate change and plastic
pollution.
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Explainer: Why it’s still a good idea to avoid COVID (and how to do it)
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 12:25:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://aranet.com/en/home/blog/why-its-still-a-good-idea-to-avoid-covid-and-how-to-do-it>
"One of the simplest things you can do to protect your health is to keep track
of indoor air quality. Viruses spread through the air and accumulate in spaces
that are poorly ventilated. By opening a window or running on an air purifier
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Pluralistic: You should be using an RSS reader
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:00:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://pluralistic.net/2024/10/16/keep-it-really-simple-stupid/#read-receipts-are-you-kidding-me-seriously-fuck-that-noise>
"No matter how hard we all wish it were otherwise, the sad fact is that there
aren't really individual solutions to systemic problems. For example: your
personal diligence in recycling will have no meaningful impact on the climate
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‘Nature markets’ may help preserve biodiversity – but they risk repeating colonial patterns of Indigenous exploitation
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:02:25 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nature-markets-may-help-preserve-biodiversity-but-they-risk-repeating-colonial-patterns-of-indigenous-exploitation-238579>
"As the latest global biodiversity summit gets underway in Colombia, finance
for the conservation and restoration of nature is one of the key themes of
negotiations.
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New South Wales parliament passes bill to strengthen LGBTQ+ rights
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:04:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/17/new-south-wales-parliament-passes-bill-to-strengthen-lgbti-rights>
"Rights and protections for LGBTQ+ people in New South Wales have been
strengthened with the passing of a bill in the state parliament late on
Thursday, after the legislation was watered down to gain Labor support.
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New research shows most space rocks crashing into Earth come from a single source
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:05:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-research-shows-most-space-rocks-crashing-into-earth-come-from-a-single-source-241455>
"The sight of a fireball streaking across the sky brings wonder and excitement
to children and adults alike. It’s a reminder that Earth is part of a much
larger and incredibly dynamic system.
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Is OpenAI A Ponzi Scheme?
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:06:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/predict/is-openai-a-ponzi-scheme-2cc7dad8d02e>
'It's fair to say that I am sceptical of the AI revolution and its spearhead,
OpenAI. The entire movement stinks of all hype and no trousers. But I never
thought I would have to pose the "Is it a Ponzi scheme?" question. You see,
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Claims that Qantas is greenwashing build a case for carbon assurance: here’s what it is
Wed, 6 Nov 2024 19:07:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/claims-that-qantas-is-greenwashing-build-a-case-for-carbon-assurance-heres-what-it-is-239592>
"Qantas is being taken to Australia’s consumer regulator over its claim it is
committed to achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
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Daimler calls for annual petrol price hike “from now until eternity” to support EV switch
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 03:46:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/10/18/daimler-calls-for-annual-petrol-price-hike-from-now-until-eternity-to-support-ev-switch/>
"Germany is debating a range of ideas to boost sales of electric vehicles (EV)
and support the transition of one of the country’s most important industries.
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For Deaf people, train travel can be a gamble. But an AI-powered Auslan avatar can help
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 03:48:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/for-deaf-people-train-travel-can-be-a-gamble-but-an-ai-powered-auslan-avatar-can-help-241016>
"For Deaf people, train travel can be a gamble. On an average day, nothing goes
wrong: they catch their train to their destination and carry on with their
business.
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Massive renewables hub gets all clear from locals, but long distance activists complain about the view
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 03:49:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/massive-renewables-hub-gets-all-clear-from-locals-but-long-distance-activists-complain-about-the-view/>
"Anti-renewable campaigners across the eastern states have come out in force
against a New South Wales (NSW) wind project they live nowhere near, trying to
convince the state planning authority that coal and nuclear are better
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Gas lawn equipment is horrible for health – here’s how these cities are fixing it
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 03:50:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://electrek.co/2024/10/17/gas-lawn-equipment-is-horrible-for-health-heres-how-these-cities-are-fixing-it/>
"A new interactive mapping tool shows how a growing number of US cities and
states have passed regulations restricting the use of gas-powered lawn
equipment, or incentivizing the use of electric equipment, with big clean air
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Friday essay: crimes, redemption and rebellion – the truths told in 65,000 years of Australian art are essential for national healing
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 03:53:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Farms to fame: How China’s rural influencers are redefining country life
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 03:54:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/farms-to-fame-how-chinas-rural-influencers-are-redefining-country-life-239540>
"In the quiet backwaters of Yunnan, Dong Meihua – though her followers know her
by the public alias Dianxi Xiaoge – has done something remarkable: She’s taken
the pastoral simplicity of rural China and made it irresistible to millions. In
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Australian solar PERC pioneer wins technology innovation gong
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 13:01:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australian-solar-perc-pioneer-wins-technology-innovation-gong/>
"Andrew Blakers has waited a long time to see his innovation take its place in
the sun.
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Bouncing between war-torn countries: Displacement in Lebanon and Syria highlights cyclical nature of cross-border refuge
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 13:02:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/bouncing-between-war-torn-countries-displacement-in-lebanon-and-syria-highlights-cyclical-nature-of-cross-border-refuge-241168>
"The escalation of hostilities between Israel and Hezbollah since September
2024, and Israel’s bombing of civilian areas across Lebanon, have unleashed a
profound humanitarian disaster.
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How a Hotel Is Empowering Locals in Cambodia
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 13:03:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/shinta-mani-hotel-empowering-locals-cambodia/>
"Inside the Shinta Mani Angkor and Bensley Collection Pool Villas property in
Siem Reap, Cambodia, the rules of time and space seem to bend. Exploring the
grounds, guests get a sense of what the ancient Angkorian temples might look
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The lasting scars of war: How conflict shapes children’s lives long after the fighting ends
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 13:04:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-lasting-scars-of-war-how-conflict-shapes-childrens-lives-long-after-the-fighting-ends-240640>
"The world is witnessing some of the highest levels of conflict in decades,
with more than 110 armed conflicts occurring across Africa, the Middle East,
Asia, Latin America and Europe.
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This year’s Nobel prize exposes economics’ problem with colonialism
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 13:07:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/this-years-nobel-prize-exposes-economics-problem-with-colonialism-241400>
"Daron Acemoglu, Simon Johnson and James Robinson have been awarded the 2024
Nobel memorial prize in economics for their influential work on how
institutions shape economic development. Some would say the decision to award
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Gila River Indian Community turns on power for first ever solar-over-canal project
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 19:22:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://azmirror.com/briefs/gila-river-indian-community-turns-on-power-for-first-ever-solar-over-canal-project/>
"The Gila River Indian Community celebrated a historic milestone in its work to
provide solutions for water conservation and renewable energy by activating the
first-ever solar-over-canal project in the country.
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Gas industry in damage control as landmark study finds LNG 'worse than coal' for the climate
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 19:23:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-19/gas-emissions-worse-than-coal-study-finds/104481570>
"In January this year, seemingly out of nowhere, US President Joe Biden made a
decision that sent shock waves through the trillion-dollar global gas industry.
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Much of the Emerald Isle Is an Ecological Desert. He’s Trying to Change That.
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 19:25:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/18/climate/ireland-ecological-desert-rewilding.html?ogrp=ctr&unlocked_article_code=1.TE4.qe3R.EAgMG1pUBYSF>
"Is Ireland really all that green? Ecologically speaking, the answer is no,
says Eoghan Daltun, a sculptor who restored a patch of native rainforest in the
Beara Peninsula, on the country’s rugged southwestern coast.
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Their parents died during COVID. Now, a Birmingham nonprofit is helping them out of homelessness
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 19:26:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.al.com/news/2024/10/their-parents-died-during-covid-now-a-birmingham-nonprofit-is-helping-them-out-of-homelessness.html>
"By the time Natasha Pierce found herself spending the night under Birmingham’s
rainbow bridge, she’d already been sleeping in abandoned buildings for over two
years.
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Jokowi was once seen as Indonesia’s ‘new hope’. Instead, he leaves a legacy of democratic backsliding
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 19:27:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/jokowi-was-once-seen-as-indonesias-new-hope-instead-he-leaves-a-legacy-of-democratic-backsliding-237319>
"As Indonesia’s president Joko Widodo (Jokowi) prepares to leave office,
Indonesia is still routinely lauded as one of Asia’s most important
democracies. Jokowi was first elected, in 2014, on the promise of breaking with
(More...)
They are relics of the Gondwana age but five years after Australia’s black summer these trees are dying a ‘long, slow death’
Thu, 7 Nov 2024 19:28:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/13/nightcap-national-park-rainforest-trees-age-bushfires-impact>
"Thousands of years of accumulated leaf fall makes the ground bounce like a
mattress underfoot and, high above, rainforest coachwood trees form a dense
canopy that dresses the understory in permanent shade.
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Egypt-Ethiopia hostilities are playing out in the Horn – the risk of new proxy wars is high
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 04:33:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/egypt-ethiopia-hostilities-are-playing-out-in-the-horn-the-risk-of-new-proxy-wars-is-high-241402>
"Egypt recently deepened its involvement in the war-weary Horn of Africa by
arming Somalia and deploying its troops in the embattled country. To Ethiopia’s
growing alarm, Egypt is also set to join the multinational force supporting the
(More...)
Why The Rock beats politicians for trust and leadership – and what would-be rulers can learn
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 04:34:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-the-rock-beats-politicians-for-trust-and-leadership-and-what-would-be-rulers-can-learn-236987>
"Celebrities can have huge influence and reach enormous audiences. That’s why
Kamala Harris was happy to recently gain the endorsement of musician Taylor
Swift.
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My father Frank Habicht, the photographer who captured the ‘heart and restlessness’ of 1960s London
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 04:36:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/16/my-father-frank-habicht-the-photographer-who-captured-the-heart-and-restlessness-of-1960s-london>
"In 1960s London, photographer Frank Habicht’s work captured the spirit and
energy of the era, turning his skill to celebrities as well as the wider public
to produce images that helped define a generation.
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Three ways the upcoming UN biodiversity summit could make a difference
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 04:36:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/three-ways-the-upcoming-un-biodiversity-summit-could-make-a-difference-240225>
"When negotiations at Cop15 – the UN’s biodiversity conference – ended in
December 2022, many delegates breathed a sigh of relief.
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Small and lethal: adapted drones carrying explosives ‘hunt’ civilians in Kherson
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 04:38:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/18/drones-carrying-explosives-stalk-streets-of-kherson-ukraine-russia>
"Sasha Ustenko has survived three attacks by the Russian drones that stalk the
streets of Kherson carrying fragmentation grenades to drop on anything that
moves. The first, in late July, targeted a parked police car in central Kherson
(More...)
Tech can help kids connect with nature and go outdoors – here are tips to make it work
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 04:39:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/tech-can-help-kids-connect-with-nature-and-go-outdoors-here-are-tips-to-make-it-work-240442>
"Young children’s lives are increasingly spent indoors. They have less access
to green spaces, their parents are concerned about safety, and there’s also the
draw of digital entertainment. This shift away from the natural world has been
(More...)
On World Rhino Day 2024, a mixed story for the world’s five species of rhinos
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 12:04:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://iucn.org/press-release/202409/world-rhino-day-2024-mixed-story-worlds-five-species-rhinos>
'Range states in Africa reported an estimated 23,885 rhinos (combining the
black and the white rhino species) at the end of 2023, an increase of 2.4% from
the year before. In contrast, there are fewer than 4,100 rhinos in Asia, nearly
(More...)
Thousands of patients caught COVID in NSW hospitals last year and hundreds died, new data shows
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 12:06:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-14/thousands-patients-caught-covid-nsw-hospitals-2023-data-shows/104448862>
'Thousands of patients caught COVID in NSW public hospitals last year and
hundreds died, fuelling concerns among infection control experts and healthcare
workers that hospitals are not taking strong enough precautions against
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The 2024 Living Planet Index reports a 73% average decline in wildlife populations — what’s changed since the last report?
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 12:07:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://ourworldindata.org/2024-living-planet-index
"The 2024
Living Planet Index report is published today and makes for some
grim reading. The headline is a 73% average decline in wildlife populations
since 1970.
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HIV Denial in the COVID Era
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 12:08:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://link.springer.com/article/10.1007/s10461-024-04528-3
"Though scientific consensus regarding HIV causation of AIDS was reached
decades ago, denial of this conclusion remains. The popularity of such denial
has waxed and waned over the years, ebbing as evidence supporting HIV causation
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Beaver restoration program brings furry species back to habitats, tribal land across California
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 12:09:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://phys.org/news/2024-10-beaver-furry-species-habitats-tribal.html
'California has strengthened a new Beaver Restoration Program which is
dedicated to supporting the species and their habitats.
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Wellington's native bird numbers continue to soar
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 12:12:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.rnz.co.nz/news/national/529207/wellington-s-native-bird-numbers-continue-to-soar>
'Wellington's latest bird monitoring report shows council and community-driven
pest trapping schemes are working, with native bird numbers in the city
continuing to climb.
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First electric cars. Next, electric factories?
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:37:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://pdfupload.io/docs/558ad98d
"BASF is in the business of molecules. As the world’s biggest chemicals firm,
with operations in more than 90 countries, it makes a lot of them. When those
molecules contain carbon atoms (and a great many do—they are a wonderfully
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The Woman Who Helped Send a Spacecraft to Europa, Jupiter’s Icy Moon
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:39:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.newyorker.com/culture/persons-of-interest/the-woman-who-helped-send-a-spacecraft-to-europa-jupiters-icy-moon>
"Just after noon on Monday, a SpaceX rocket stood on the same launchpad that
once sent men to the moon. Hurricane Milton had recently ripped across Florida,
whipping up winds of a hundred miles per hour in Cape Canaveral, but now the
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Oil Companies Are Still Determined to Burn the Planet Down
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:40:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://jacobin.com/2024/10/fossil-fuels-net-zero-climate
"The big energy firms have largely stopped denying the scientific consensus
about climate change. But behind their rhetoric about “net zero emissions,”
there’s an unflinching determination to keep profiting from oil and gas,
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China's self-developed airship harvests wind power at record height
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:42:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.chinadaily.com.cn/a/202410/12/WS6709ce66a310f1265a1c7306.html>
'WUHAN — China's domestically developed buoyant airborne turbine reached a
record height on Thursday in Central China's Hubei province, harnessing
stronger, steadier winds from higher altitudes to generate power.
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It’s Happening: See-Through Solar Windows Kick Fossil Energy To The Curb
Fri, 8 Nov 2024 18:46:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cleantechnica.com/2024/10/06/its-happening-see-through-solar-windows-kick-fossil-energy-to-the-curb/>
"The age of the petroleum economy is drawing to a close, and new solar window
technology is here to help. A solar window is engineered to let daylight in
while also catching solar energy and generating clean electricity, which can be
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Graphene: Coming of age
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 04:13:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.science.org/content/article/twenty-years-after-its-discovery-graphene-finally-living-hype>
"Manchester, England—On a rare sunny day in northern England, the National
Graphene Institute (NGI) here gleams like a five-story block of obsidian.
Squeezed into the University of Manchester’s sprawling downtown campus, the
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The Kevin Kelly interview: The power of “radical optimism”
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 04:14:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://bigthink.com/the-long-game/the-kevin-kelly-interview-the-power-of-radical-optimism/>
"Kevin Kelly believes we need to build a better future for our descendants. To
achieve this, he argues, we must radically rethink nearly every aspect of how
we live: how we build businesses, invest, spend our time, structure
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A peasant woodland
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 04:16:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://aworkinglibrary.com/writing/peasant-woodland
"In
Coming home, I wrote about my adaptation of the POSSE model (“publish on
your site, syndicate elsewhere”). Alan Jacobs responds with a thoughtful
counter-proposal: “POS, not POSSE. Skip the syndication.”
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The year is 2149 and …
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 04:17:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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What a bioluminescent petunia had to teach me
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 04:18:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://knowablemagazine.org/content/article/society/2024/how-does-bioluminescent-petunia-glow-science>
"Petunias have never done much for me. If you had told me that one day, I’d
fork over more than $50 for a single petunia plant, my eyes would have rolled
out of my head. But this plant was special. This petunia glowed in the dark.
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How extreme weather and costs of housing and insurance trap some households in a vicious cycle
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 04:19:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-extreme-weather-and-costs-of-housing-and-insurance-trap-some-households-in-a-vicious-cycle-241572>
"Climate change is increasing the risk of extreme weather events for Australian
households. Floods and bushfires are becoming more likely and severe. As a
result, household insurance costs are soaring – tripling in some cases.
(More...)
Sam Altman rebrands Worldcoin to ‘World’, still wants your eyeballs
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 14:46:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://pivot-to-ai.com/2024/10/20/sam-altman-rebrands-worldcoin-to-world-still-wants-your-eyeballs/>
"You might think that, come the artificial general intelligence, humanity will
enjoy a world of unlimited abundance and prosperity for all, beyond money,
under the watchful sensors of the superintelligent AI.
(More...)
Indonesia’s new president, Prabowo Subianto, finds democracy ‘very tiring’. Are darker days ahead for the country?
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 14:47:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/indonesias-new-president-prabowo-subianto-finds-democracy-very-tiring-are-darker-days-ahead-for-the-country-241256>
"Former General Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia’s eighth
president today. Twenty-five years ago he was a pariah, and for good reason.
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The ‘active transport’ ideas from around the world that could make Australians healthier and our cities cleaner
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 14:48:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/21/the-active-transport-ideas-from-around-the-world-that-could-make-australians-healthier-and-our-cities-cleaner>
"It’s time for a major rethink of transport in Australia, experts say – and,
while some new ideas may meet resistance, “these are not ideas from radical
left Scandinavian pot-smoking greenies”, Prof Matt Burke says.
(More...)
How light helped shape our skin colour, eyes and curly hair
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 14:49:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-light-helped-shape-our-skin-colour-eyes-and-curly-hair-237240>
"For most of our evolutionary history, human activity has been linked to
daylight. Technology has liberated us from these ancient sleep-wake cycles, but
there is evidence sunlight has left and continues to leave its mark.
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It would cost billions, but pay for itself over time. The economic case for air conditioning every Australian school
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 14:50:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Rooftop PV propels renewables to 75 pct share for first time, sends coal and grid demand to record lows
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 14:52:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/rooftop-pv-propels-renewables-to-75-pct-share-of-grid-for-first-time-sends-coal-and-demand-to-record-lows/>
"A surge in rooftop solar output has propelled the share of renewables output
on Australia’s main grid to a record high of 75.2 per cent, and sent the share
of coal and operating demand levels down to record lows.
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A technical fix to keep kids safe online? Here’s what happened last time Australia tried to make a ‘clean’ internet
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 22:23:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-technical-fix-to-keep-kids-safe-online-heres-what-happened-last-time-australia-tried-to-make-a-clean-internet-241371>
"For anyone who has been online in Australia longer than a decade or so, the
discussion around current proposals to set a minimum age for social media use
might trigger a touch of déjà vu.
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Baseload coal and peaking gas paradigm “no longer fit” for modern grid, says AEMO chief
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 22:24:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/baseload-coal-and-peaking-gas-paradigm-no-longer-fit-for-modern-grid-says-aemo-chief/>
"Australia Energy Market Operator chief Daniel Westerman says the traditional
combination of baseload power and peaking generation is no longer fit for the
modern Australian grid, as cheap renewables backed by storage eat away at the
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Humanity is on the verge of ‘shattering Earth’s natural limits’, say experts in biodiversity warning
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 22:25:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/21/humanity-earth-natural-limits-biodiversity-warning-cop16-conference-scientists-academics>
"Humanity is “on the precipice” of shattering Earth’s limits, and will suffer
huge costs if we fail to act on biodiversity loss, experts warn. This week,
world leaders meet in Cali, Colombia, for the Cop16 UN biodiversity conference
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Meet Hawaii's 'jewels of the forest' — some of the rarest animals on Earth
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 22:36:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/21/nx-s1-4906557/hawaii-tree-snail-endangered-species-biodiversity>
"When Hurricane Douglas came barreling toward Oahu in 2020, David Sischo
quickly packed up and drove to higher ground. But he wasn’t evacuating his
family. He was evacuating snails.
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Do electric cars greatly increase the average mass of cars on the road? Not in Australia
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 22:37:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/do-electric-cars-greatly-increase-the-average-mass-of-cars-on-the-road-not-in-australia-240555>
"Statements have been circulating online, including leading news platforms,
that battery electric cars will greatly increase the average mass of the
on-road fleet. This claim is used as an argument against these cars.
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Moldova narrowly votes to secure path toward EU membership after accusing Russia of interference
Sat, 9 Nov 2024 22:38:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/moldova-elections-eu-referendum-russia-325cb2c13beb1d76565a6e2aadef971a>
"CHISINAU, Moldova (AP) — Moldovans voted by a razor-thin majority in favor of
securing the country’s path toward European Union membership, electoral data
showed Monday, after the pro-Western president accused foreign interference and
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Genome sequencing developed to trace COVID is now protecting babies in intensive care from infectious diseases
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:11:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Start date for Australia’s biggest renewable energy hub pushed out to end of decade
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:12:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/start-date-for-australias-biggest-renewable-energy-hub-pushed-out-to-end-of-decade/>
"Global oil giant bp is now aiming for 2029 as the potential start date for
electricity generation from its $55 billion Australian Renewable Energy Hub
(AREH) near the Pilbara.
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Old wind turbines could be 'tiny houses' of the future
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:13:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.rechargenews.com/wind/old-wind-turbines-could-be-tiny-houses-of-the-future/2-1-1727449?zephr_sso_ott=XdWtPV>
'Vattenfall has turned a decommissioned wind turbine into a “tiny house” in a
concept that the Swedish group claims could point to a new lease of life for
thousands of machines as they reach the end of their working life.
(More...)
Undercover: Exposing the Far Right review – the bravest documentary of the year so far
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:16:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/oct/22/undercover-exposing-the-far-right-review-the-bravest-documentary-of-the-year-so-far>
"Some good documentaries feel as if they land in their director’s lap.
Icarus, from 2017, seemed to luck out when doping in cycling became an
international scandal midway through production; 2022’s
Navalny included the
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Funding cuts could mean death of Sámi languages, say Indigenous parliaments
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:17:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/21/funding-cuts-could-mean-death-of-sami-languages-say-indigenous-parliaments>
"The Indigenous parliaments of Sweden, Finland and Norway have warned that some
Sámi languages could disappear if Stockholm and Helsinki press ahead with plans
to cut funding that could hit a critical preservation body.
(More...)
Expanding coal mines – and reaching net zero? Tanya Plibersek seems to believe both are possible
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 04:18:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/expanding-coal-mines-and-reaching-net-zero-tanya-plibersek-seems-to-believe-both-are-possible-241007>
"Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek’s recent decision to approve
expansion plans for three New South Wales coal mines disappointed many people
concerned with stabilising the global climate.
(More...)
Human error is the weakest link in the cyber security chain. Here are 3 ways to fix it
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:02:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Lillian Schwartz, Pioneer in Computer-Generated Art, Dies at 97
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:03:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/14/technology/lillian-schwartz-dead.html
"Lillian Schwartz, who was one of the first artists to use the computer to make
films and who helped bring together the artistic, scientific and technology
communities in the 1970s by providing a glimpse of the possibilities at the
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Draft guidelines for ‘forever chemicals’ have been released. Here’s what it means for drinking water safety in Australia
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:12:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/draft-guidelines-for-forever-chemicals-have-been-released-heres-what-it-means-for-drinking-water-safety-in-australia-241773>
"The Australian National Health and Medical research Council (NHMRC) has today
released draft guidelines for acceptable levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl
substances, or PFAS, in drinking water.
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Despair in Chad camps as violence and hunger in Sudan drive 25,000 across border in a week
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:14:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/oct/21/despair-chad-camps-refugees-flee-sudan>
"Refugees and aid agencies have warned of deteriorating conditions in
overcrowded and severely underfunded camps in Chad, as intensifying violence
and a hunger crisis in Sudan drive huge numbers across the border.
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Letters from an American: October 21, 2024
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:15:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-21-2024
"On Saturday, September 7, Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump
predicted that his plan to deport 15 to 20 million people currently living in
the United States would be “bloody.” He also promised to prosecute his
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Are academics more likely to answer emails from ‘Melissa’ or ‘Rahul’? The answer may not surprise you
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 14:16:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Who is Tundu Lissu? Tanzania’s opposition leader is fighting for change in the face of fresh attacks on political freedoms
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:53:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/who-is-tundu-lissu-tanzanias-opposition-leader-is-fighting-for-change-in-the-face-of-fresh-attacks-on-political-freedoms-240821>
"Tundu Lissu has become the face of opposition in Tanzania following his
defiant and unrelenting criticism of the government. Since he came into the
national limelight in 1995 when running for a parliamentary seat, Lissu has
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Smoke pollution from wildfires may be killing an extra 12,000 people a year, new research suggests
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:54:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/22/smoke-pollution-from-wildfires-may-be-killing-an-extra-12000-people-a-year-new-research-suggests>
"Global heating is causing more of the planet to be burned from wildfires and
probably killing an extra 12,000 people a year from breathing in smoke, new
research has found.
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Antifungal resistance is not getting nearly as much attention as antibiotic resistance – yet the risks to global health are just as serious
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:55:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/antifungal-resistance-is-not-getting-nearly-as-much-attention-as-antibiotic-resistance-yet-the-risks-to-global-health-are-just-as-serious-239677>
"Fungi are known for causing superficial infections of the nails, skin and
hair, but they can also cause systemic infections that can have much more
serious health implications. Indeed, over 6.5 million people are infected
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Mega meteorite tore up seabed and boiled Earth's oceans
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:56:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c4g4g455p8lo
"A huge meteorite first discovered in 2014 caused a tsunami bigger than any in
known human history and boiled the oceans, scientists have discovered.
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Where there’s smoke: the rising death toll from climate-charged fire in the landscape
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:57:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/where-theres-smoke-the-rising-death-toll-from-climate-charged-fire-in-the-landscape-241590>
"Inhaling smoke is bad for you. Smoke from any kind of fire, from bonfire to
burn-off to uncontrolled wildfire, can have serious consequences.
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BHP ‘doggedly trying to avoid’ responsibility for Brazil dam disaster, English high court hears
Sun, 10 Nov 2024 22:58:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/21/bhp-accused-of-doggedly-trying-to-avoid-responsibility-for-brazil-dam-disaster>
"The Anglo-Australian mining company BHP has been accused of “cynically and
doggedly trying to avoid” responsibility for Brazil’s worst environmental
disaster at the opening of the largest group lawsuit in English legal history.
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AI is set to transform science – but will we understand the results?
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:10:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ai-is-set-to-transform-science-but-will-we-understand-the-results-241760>
"Artificial intelligence (AI) has taken centre stage in basic science. The five
winners of the 2024 Nobel Prizes in Chemistry and Physics shared a common
thread: AI.
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Mercedes opens first EV battery recycling plant, using Australian technology
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:11:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/10/22/mercedes-opens-first-ev-battery-recycling-plant-producing-enough-for-50000-new-cars/>
"With the official opening of a battery recycling plant in the southwestern
German state of Baden-Württemberg, carmaker Mercedes-Benz plans to recover raw
materials such as lithium, nickel and cobalt from old electric car batteries.
(More...)
Indigenous People Mix Ancient and Modern Science to Protect Salmon and Bears
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:12:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/indigenous-people-mix-ancient-and-modern-science-to-protect-salmon-and-bears/>
'William Housty's grandparents taught him the sacred duty of preparing for the
salmon's arrival each year. Before the first silver flashes appeared in the
creek, his grandfather — following the wisdom passed down from his own elders —
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Bringing the river into the gallery and the future: reimagining Birrarung 50 years from now
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:13:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/bringing-the-river-into-the-gallery-and-the-future-reimagining-birrarung-50-years-from-now-239499>
"The Ian Potter Centre at Melbourne’s Federation Square is located on the banks
of the lower stretches of Birrarung, the Yarra River. For Reimagining Birrarung
Design Concepts for 2070, on until 2 February 2025, the river flows into the
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Subsidies for fossil fuel company cars are costing taxpayers tens of billions
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:14:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/10/22/subsidies-for-fossil-fuel-company-cars-are-costing-taxpayers-tens-of-billions/>
"Government subsidies for fossil fuel company cars are costing European
taxpayers billions each year, with such subsidies in the five biggest EU
countries alone costing €42 billion every year.
(More...)
Solar will leap four-fold by 2030, ending the rule of King coal and overtaking all other grid supplies
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 05:15:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-will-leap-four-fold-by-2030-ending-the-rule-of-king-coal-and-overtaking-all-other-grid-supplies/>
"The International Energy Agency has a history of underestimating the growth of
wind and solar, but a deep dive into its latest
World Energy Outlook
highlights the speed and scale of the global energy transition now being
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4,300 tonnes of space junk and rising: another satellite breakup adds to orbital debris woes
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:58:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/4-300-tonnes-of-space-junk-and-rising-another-satellite-breakup-adds-to-orbital-debris-woes-241790>
"A large communications satellite has broken up in orbit, affecting users in
Europe, Central Africa, the Middle East, Asia and Australia, and adding to the
growing swarm of space junk clouding our planet’s neighbourhood.
(More...)
‘End justifies the means’: high Russian death toll fails to shift opinion on Ukraine war
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:04:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/22/high-russian-death-toll-fails-shift-opinion-ukraine-war>
"Huddled in an undisclosed location near the frontlines, the two Russian
soldiers appeared desperate as they recorded what they feared might be their
final message.
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What’s at stake in elections in Georgia and Moldova this week: a stark choice between Russia and the West
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:05:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/whats-at-stake-in-elections-in-georgia-and-moldova-this-week-a-stark-choice-between-russia-and-the-west-240675>
"Two former Soviet republics have important elections this week that will
likely be pivotal in their respective journeys toward tighter integration with
the West against the backdrop of rising Russian influence and the Ukraine war.
(More...)
Through the roof: how a Brisbane shed is turning old solar panels into silver and copper
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:06:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/23/australia-renewable-energy-solar-waste>
"In a 50m shed south of Brisbane, solar panels are being turned into silver and
copper.
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Huge volumes of whey go to waste. We could do much more with this nutrient-rich liquid
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:06:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/huge-volumes-of-whey-go-to-waste-we-could-do-much-more-with-this-nutrient-rich-liquid-241588>
"Every year, 7.6 million tonnes of food is lost or wasted in Australia. When we
think about this, we might picture mouldy fruit, stale bread and overly full
fridges. But in fact, almost half of this waste happens before food ever gets
(More...)
Thom Yorke and Julianne Moore join thousands of creatives in AI warning
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 13:07:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2024/oct/22/thom-yorke-and-julianne-moore-join-thousands-of-creatives-in-ai-warning>
"Abba’s Björn Ulvaeus, the actor Julianne Moore and the Radiohead singer Thom
Yorke are among 10,500 signatories of a statement from the creative industries
warning artificial intelligence companies that unlicensed use of their work is
(More...)
‘They do not respect our land. They do not respect our people’. Brazil’s traditional people take on BHP in one of the world’s biggest class actions
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:20:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The world-first, community-driven electrification blueprint for Australia’s energy future
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:21:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/the-world-first-community-driven-electrification-blueprint-for-australias-energy-future/>
"In a ground-breaking move, the Electrify 2515 Community Pilot has secured $5.4
million from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) to help run a
world-first electrification project in a small coastal region south of Sydney.
(More...)
Are cats good for our health?
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:22:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://theconversation.com/are-cats-good-for-our-health-238993
"Cats have lived with humans for thousands of years. And long before cat memes
and viral TikToks took over the internet, they’ve been comforting us with their
purrs and making us laugh with their weird antics.
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No home left behind: a postcode approach to electrification
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:23:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/no-home-left-behind-a-postcode-approach-to-electrification-241471>
"In Australia and overseas, it’s clear that homes without gas – running on
clean energy – are healthier, have cheaper power bills, and produce lower
greenhouse emissions.
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Union slams “false hope” in nuclear push, warns energy jobs at risk
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:24:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/union-slams-false-hope-in-nuclear-push-warns-energy-jobs-at-risk/>
"Queensland’s sparkies have been warned of the “huge risk” to thousands of jobs
in renewable energy posed by nuclear plans.
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Rebuilding homes after a disaster is an opportunity to build back better – why isn’t the insurance industry on board?
Mon, 11 Nov 2024 19:25:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/rebuilding-homes-after-a-disaster-is-an-opportunity-to-build-back-better-why-isnt-the-insurance-industry-on-board-241576>
"For many Australians, 2022 was a dark and devastating year. Major floods
wreaked havoc on hundreds of communities in Queensland, New South Wales,
Victoria and Tasmania. But for some, the floods themselves were only half the
(More...)
Inside the Bungled Bird Flu Response, Where Profits Collide With Public Health
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:31:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.vanityfair.com/news/story/inside-the-bungled-bird-flu-response>
"The US Department of Agriculture’s headquarters are situated on a tony stretch
of DC real estate, a world away from the nation’s farms. So when something goes
seriously wrong on America’s plains and pastures, something that could threaten
(More...)
Russia-Linked Hackers Attack Japan's Govt, Ports
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:32:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.darkreading.com/cyberattacks-data-breaches/russia-linked-hackers-attack-japan-govt-ports>
'Two Russian hacking groups leveled distributed denial-of-service (DDoS)
attacks at Japanese logistics and shipbuilding firms — as well as government
and political organizations — in what experts believe are attempts to pressure
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World record smashed with 30-tonnes of surplus food
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:33:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cev9jgr7gw4o
'More than 30 tonnes of food that would have been wasted has been saved by a
charity - which has broken a world record in the process.
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Scurvy is largely a historical disease but there are signs it’s making a comeback
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:34:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/scurvy-is-largely-a-historical-disease-but-there-are-signs-its-making-a-comeback-241894>
"Scurvy is is often considered a historical ailment, conjuring images of
sailors on long sea voyages suffering from a lack of fresh fruit and
vegetables.
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‘We don’t know where the tipping point is’: climate expert on potential collapse of Atlantic circulation
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:35:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/23/we-dont-know-where-the-tipping-point-is-climate-expert-on-potential-collapse-of-atlantic-circulation>
"The dangers of a collapse of the main Atlantic Ocean circulation, known as
Amoc, have been “greatly underestimated” and would have devastating and
irreversible impacts, according to an open letter released at the weekend by 44
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Let’s tax carbon: Ross Garnaut on why the time is right for a second shot at carbon pricing
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 04:36:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/lets-tax-carbon-ross-garnaut-on-why-the-time-is-right-for-a-second-shot-at-carbon-pricing-241806>
"Australia now has a government and parliament wanting timely transition to net
zero. We have a government and parliament wanting to build Australia as the
renewable energy superpower of the zero-carbon world economy. For the time
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‘What the hell is happening’: calls for answers after 10% of Tasmanian salmon die in Macquarie Harbour fish farms
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:08:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/24/calls-for-answers-after-tasmanian-salmon-die-in-macquarie-harbour-fish-farms>
"Environmentalists are calling on the Tasmanian salmon industry to explain why
more than 1,000 tonnes of salmon died in fish farms in Macquarie Harbour over
seven months last spring and summer.
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New Prada-designed spacesuit is a small step for astronaut style, but could be a giant leap for sustainable fashion
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:08:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-prada-designed-spacesuit-is-a-small-step-for-astronaut-style-but-could-be-a-giant-leap-for-sustainable-fashion-240551>
"For its recent Spring/Summer 2025 show, fashion brand Diesel filled a runway
with mounds of denim offcuts, making a spectacle of its efforts to reduce
waste.
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‘An apology is free’: experts on the UK’s approach to slavery reparations
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:09:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/23/uk-approach-to-slavery-reparations-commonwealth-summit-starmer-addy>
"Calls for the UK to open the door to reparatory justice for slavery,
colonialism and the worsening effect of the climate crisis are growing from
Caribbean and African nations, campaigners and MPs as the Commonwealth heads of
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Can a ‘Trumpist’ approach to politics work in Australia?
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:11:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/can-a-trumpist-approach-to-politics-work-in-australia-241780>
"In one of their typically literary sketches, 1990s comedy duo Stephen Fry and
Hugh Laurie asked if Adolf Hitler’s fanatical racist oratory would have been as
charismatic if delivered in English.
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Rise of almost untreatable superbug linked to a common antibiotic
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:12:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/oct/24/antibiotic-resistance-daptomycin-superbug-study>
"The rise of an almost untreatable superbug has been linked to a common
antibiotic, an Australian-led study has found.
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Abortion is back in the headlines in Australia. The debates in the United States tell us why
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 12:12:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/abortion-is-back-in-the-headlines-in-australia-the-debates-in-the-united-states-tell-us-why-241778>
"The 2022 news that the US Supreme Court had overturned
Roe v Wade and ended
the constitutional right to abortion sent shockwaves around the world.
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Starmer says he wants to ‘look forward’ and not talk about slavery reparations
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:22:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/23/keir-starmer-slavery-reparations-commonwealth-summit>
"Keir Starmer has insisted he wants to “look forward” rather than have “very
long endless discussions about reparations on the past” in his first comments
on the issue before the Commonwealth summit.
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Cultural burning isn’t just important to Indigenous culture – it’s essential to Australia’s disaster management
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:23:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/cultural-burning-isnt-just-important-to-indigenous-culture-its-essential-to-australias-disaster-management-241269>
"Last month, Australia’s newly appointed minister for emergency management,
Senator Jenny McAllister, and Senator Tony Sheldon, special envoy for disaster
recovery, took part in a cultural burn outside Lismore in New South Wales, as
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Juicy Licensing Deals With AI Companies Show That Publishers Don’t Actually Care About Creators
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:25:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/10/23/juicy-licensing-deals-with-ai-companies-show-that-publishers-dont-actually-care-about-creators/>
"One of the many interesting aspects of the current enthusiasm for generative
AI is the way that it has electrified the formerly rather sleepy world of
copyright. Where before publishers thought they had successfully locked down
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Being mentally flexible might influence our attitudes to vaccination, a new study shows
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:26:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Cement Demand Will Plummet In Coming Decades & With It Emissions
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:26:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/the-future-is-electric/cement-demand-will-plummet-in-coming-decades-with-it-emissions-59679bb2bf24>
"Cement is the gray glue that holds our economy together. It's ubiquitous, if
often hidden behind paint or plaster. It holds together the rock, sand, and
steel that keep our buildings upright, our bridges spanning chasms, and our
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‘It just lifted me’: new research suggests shared reading groups combat loneliness – and the effects can be astounding
Tue, 12 Nov 2024 22:28:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/it-just-lifted-me-new-research-suggests-shared-reading-groups-combat-loneliness-and-the-effects-can-be-astounding-239830>
"In
Eleanor Rigby, the Beatles asked: “All the lonely people – where do they
all come from?” The answer to that question is complex, but loneliness is a
widespread feeling among Australians. One in three people feel lonely, and one
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Canada Regulates Disinformation, Oil & Gas Industry Freaks Out
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:23:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/the-future-is-electric/canada-regulates-disinformation-oil-gas-industry-freaks-out-361b5f2a042f>
"You might be surprised to know that the oil, gas, and coal industries make
claims that aren't completely aligned with reality, and indeed often make
claims that have no discernible relationship to it. I know, I know, it's a
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The Small Country Where Women in Tech Are Flourishing
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:24:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/moldova-women-in-tech-flourishing/
"Dina Ceri studied psychology at university. She never considered a technology-
or science-based career as she felt she wasn’t good at subjects like math and
chemistry. After graduating in 2010, Ceri pursued a career in the education
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Giant Trees of the Amazon State Park established in the Brazilian State of Pará
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:26:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.andesamazonfund.org/news-blog/giant-trees-of-the-amazon-state-park-established-in-the-brazilian-state-of-para/>
"In Brazil’s State of Pará, a new, very special, protected area has been
established, guarding some of the most majestic trees in the Amazon rainforest.
The Giant Trees of the Amazon State Park (
Parque Estadual das Árvores Gigantes
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In Romania and Ukraine, the Danube Delta Is Hurting. Can We Do Anything to Heal It?
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:28:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.scena9.ro/en/article/romania-ukraine-war-effects-danube-delta-environment-water>
"There is a remarkable place on the border between Ukraine and Romania — a maze
of waterways, lakes, canals, and islands that together form a unique ecosystem
spanning 7,322 square kilometers. This entire area, called the Danube Delta, is
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Criminologists debunk claims of 'youth crime crisis' as data shows dramatic declines
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:30:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-13/criminologists-debunk-youth-crime-crisis-claims/104445432>
'Youth crime rates have plummeted in Queensland despite claims from both major
parties that the state is in the grip of a youth crime crisis.
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Thriving Habitats by Stéphanie Kilgast Emerge from Plastic Bottles and Recycled Objects
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 04:31:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2024/10/stephanie-kilgast-luscious-legacy/>
"From crunched, single-use containers to thrifted boxes and repurposed clocks,
Stéphanie Kilgast devises unique habitats for a wide range of creatures. Fungi
takes root along the sides of a green bottle as a beetle crawls over the cap in
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Frederick McCubbin descendant backs WA Museum acquisition of perspex vandalised by climate protesters
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:25:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/culture/2024/oct/24/frederick-mccubbin-descendant-backs-wa-museum-acquisition-of-perspex-vandalised-by-climate-protesters>
"A close descendant of the acclaimed artist Frederick McCubbin has come out in
support of the Western Australian Museum after it came under fire over an
unusual acquisition.
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How recording Yellowstone wolves’ howls could help save them
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:27:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/FoRQS
"MAMMOTH, Wyo. — At 1:23 a.m. on a recent summer night, the matriarch of the
Rescue Creek wolf pack, known to scientists as 1490F, bellowed out two long,
melodic howls that reverberated across the landscape.
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‘Crunch time for real’: UN says time for climate delays has run out
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:28:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/24/crunch-time-for-real-un-says-time-for-climate-delays-has-run-out>
"The huge cuts in carbon emissions now needed to end the climate crisis mean it
is “crunch time for real”, according to the UN’s environment chief.
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Dreamtroit, a Low-Cost Bohemia for Artists, Revs Up in Motor City
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:30:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/12/arts/design/dreamtroit-a-low-cost-bohemia-for-artists-revs-up-in-motor-city.html>
"Maurice Cox, the former planning director of the city of Detroit, remembers
the first time Matthew Naimi wandered into his office in paint-splattered
overalls in 2018, with fingernail polish, a kaffiyeh on his head, and his bare
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How Is the World Really Doing on the SDGs?
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:33:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/assessing-uneven-progress-toward-sustainable-development-goals-by-homi-kharas-and-john-w-mcarthur-2024-09>
"WASHINGTON, DC – Any reader of the daily news could be forgiven for thinking
the world is in decline. Amid so many conflicts and societal strains, the
United Nations regularly warns that only 17% of the Sustainable Development
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Scientists say they've made a breakthrough in efforts to bring back the extinct Tasmanian tiger
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 14:34:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/tasmanian-tiger-scientists-breakthrough-bringing-back-extinct-thylacine/>
'It's been decades since Australia's thylacine, known as the Tasmanian tiger,
was declared extinct and scientists say they've made a breakthrough as they
research ways to bring back the carnivore.
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Ohio farmer known for ‘It ain’t much, but it’s honest work’ meme dies at 76
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:50:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc27.com/national/ohio-farmer-known-for-it-aint-much-but-its-honest-work-meme-dies-at-76/>
"LANCASTER, Ohio (WCMH) — An Ohio farmer whose photo became a widely used meme
has died, but not without leaving behind a legacy in the agricultural world
alongside his internet fame.
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Macron warns Netanyahu against ‘sowing barbarism’ in remarks on Lebanon
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:51:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/24/macron-opens-conference-ceasefire-lebanon-israel>
"Emmanuel Macron has warned Benjamin Netanyahu that “civilisation is not best
defended by sowing barbarism ourselves”, as a conference convened by the French
president in Paris raised $200m (£154m) for Lebanon’s official military and
(More...)
“We can make it happen:” Trina says timing right to make solar in Australia with SunDrive
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:53:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/we-can-make-it-happen-trina-says-timing-right-to-make-solar-in-australia-with-sundrive/>
"Chinese giant Trina Solar says its joint venture plans with Australian PV
innovator SunDrive to establish a commercial-scale module manufacturing
facility in new South Wales are making good progress, with an application for
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Analysis: Solar surge will send coal power tumbling by 2030, IEA data reveals
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:55:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.carbonbrief.org/analysis-solar-surge-will-send-coal-power-tumbling-by-2030-iea-data-reveals/>
"Global electricity generation from solar will quadruple by 2030 and help to
push coal power into reverse, according to Carbon Brief analysis of data from
the International Energy Agency (IEA).
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Finland warns of hostile activities by Russia
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:56:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.reuters.com/world/europe/finland-warns-hostile-activities-by-russia-2024-10-23/>
'HELSINKI, Oct 23 (Reuters) - Finland is experiencing suspicious acts of
sabotage and disruption and believes Russia is engaged in broad-ranging
influence operations against it and other European countries, Finland's
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Cuba’s power grid collapse reveals the depth of the country’s economic crisis
Wed, 13 Nov 2024 22:58:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/cubas-power-grid-collapse-reveals-the-depth-of-the-countrys-economic-crisis-241819>
"Cuba’s national grid collapsed four times in as many days last week, after the
island’s largest power plant, Antonio Guiteras, failed. Millions of Cubans are
still without power, with food rotting in powerless fridges and many lacking
(More...)
Exporting gas can more than double the emissions compared to using it in Australia. So why are we doing it?
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:20:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/exporting-gas-can-more-than-double-the-emissions-compared-to-using-it-in-australia-so-why-are-we-doing-it/>
"There is a new article from Cornell University that suggests that the
emissions associated with the export and use of liquefied natural gas (LNG)
from shale gas in the United States are higher than burning coal. Although this
(More...)
How we solved the mystery of the pink sand on South Australia’s beaches – podcast
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:21:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-we-solved-the-mystery-of-the-pink-sand-on-south-australias-beaches-podcast-242042>
"Take a walk along a beach in parts of South Australia, and you may come across
unusual patches of pink sand. When a team of geologists began analysing samples
of this mysterious sand to find out where it comes from, their search took them
(More...)
Batteries on wheels: Germany to slash grid fees to encourage bi-directional charging for EVs
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:23:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/10/25/batteries-on-wheels-germany-to-slash-grid-fees-to-encourage-bi-directional-charging-for-evs/>
"Germany is set to open the way for bidirectional charging of electric
vehicles, which enables car owners to both withdraw power from the grid and to
supply it back when the car is idle, from 1 January, government sources told
(More...)
As Colombia hosts a UN biodiversity summit, its own Amazonian rainforest is in crisis
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:24:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/as-colombia-hosts-a-un-biodiversity-summit-its-own-amazonian-rainforest-is-in-crisis-241776>
"The city of Cali, in Colombia, is hosting the UN’s 16th biodiversity summit,
known as Cop16. The summit, which runs until Friday, November 1, is focused on
how countries will fulfil previous pledges to protect at least 30% of the
(More...)
Around the world, campaigns for marriage change hearts and minds
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:26:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2024/10/19/opinion-around-world-marriage-change-hearts-minds/>
"Right now, there are active campaigns to secure the freedom to marry for
same-sex couples in dozens of countries around the world – spanning every
continent and a wide variety of political contexts. While each of these
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Half a million stateless people got citizenship in past decade: UN
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 04:28:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/international/world-news/half-a-million-stateless-people-got-citizenship-in-past-decade-un/articleshow/114139567.cms>
'The UN said Friday that in the decade since it launched a campaign to end the
limbo of statelessness, over half a million people without a nationality had
acquired citizenship.
(More...)
Study finds mercury pollution from human activities is declining
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:17:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mit.edu/2024/study-finds-mercury-pollution-from-human-activities-declining-1008>
"MIT researchers have some good environmental news: Mercury emissions from
human activity have been declining over the past two decades, despite global
emissions inventories that indicate otherwise.
(More...)
‘We have emotions too’: Climate scientists respond to attacks on objectivity
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:20:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/25/we-have-emotions-too-climate-scientists-respond-to-attacks-on-objectivity>
"Climate scientists who were mocked and gaslighted after speaking up about
their fears for the future have said acknowledging strong emotions is vital to
their work.
(More...)
‘The bush calls us’: the defiant women who demanded a place on the walking track
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:21:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://bushwalking-women-blazing-a-trail.netlify.app/
"Many Australians feel drawn to explore the bush on foot. Bushwalking offers a
chance to escape the city, forge friendships, explore beautiful scenery and
keep our bodies and minds healthy.
(More...)
‘Stop all time wasting’: Woolworths workers tracked and timed under new efficiency crackdown
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:22:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/oct/23/woolworths-staff-efficiency-productivity-crackdown-timed>
"Tim* has worked in a Woolworths warehouse for more than a decade. He’s helped
load trucks and done other jobs, but mostly he “picks”.
(More...)
Senegal’s Cryptocurrency City Has Evaporated
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:24:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://foreignpolicy.com/2024/10/25/senegal-cryptocurrency-akon-city-akoin/>
"American R&B singer Aliaune Thiam, professionally known as Akon, has long
wanted to help Senegal, the country he grew up in. He started Akon Lighting
Africa in 2014 to install cheap Chinese solar-powered lighting systems across
(More...)
Impact of the 100 days mission for vaccines on COVID-19: a mathematical modelling study
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 12:25:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thelancet.com/journals/langlo/article/PIIS2214-109X(24)00286-9/fulltext>
"
Background
The COVID-19 pandemic has underscored the beneficial impact of vaccines. It
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How the Philippines sequestered carbon while reducing poverty and creating jobs
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:38:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://voxdev.org/topic/energy-environment/how-philippines-sequestered-carbon-while-reducing-poverty-and-creating>
"The United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals emphasise that ecosystem
services and biodiversity conservation are essential to human well-being and
have thus defined a dual agenda where development targets for people and planet
(More...)
Publishers are absolutely terrified "preserved video games would be used for recreational purposes," so the US copyright office has struck down a major effort for game preservation
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:40:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.gamesradar.com/games/publishers-are-absolutely-terrified-preserved-video-games-would-be-used-for-recreational-purposes-so-the-us-copyright-office-has-struck-down-a-major-effort-for-game-preservation/>
'A three-year fight to help support game preservation has come to a sad end
today. The US copyright office has denied a request for a DMCA exemption that
would allow libraries to remotely share digital access to preserved video
(More...)
‘Star Trek: Voyager’ Co-Creator Jeri Taylor Has Passed Away
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:41:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://trekmovie.com/2024/10/25/star-trek-voyager-co-creator-jeri-taylor-has-passed-away/>
"Jeri Taylor, known to
Trek fans for her work on
Star Trek: The Next
Generation and
Star Trek: Voyager has passed away. The Emmy-nominated writer
and producer was 86 years old. According to her son Andrew, Jeri passed away
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Long COVID Is Harming Too Many Kids
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:44:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.scientificamerican.com/article/long-covid-is-harming-too-many-kids/>
"Since the COVID pandemic began, claims that the disease poses only minimal
risk to children have spread widely, on the presumption that the lower rate of
severe acute illness in kids tells the whole story. Notions that children are
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What Lies Beneath
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:47:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.biographic.com/what-lies-beneath/
"As Raasay, a young border collie, leans over the edge of the kayak, it’s not a
ball she’s sniffing out. Rather, she’s hunting down a potential ecological
threat hidden beneath the surface. Her target during this training session: an
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Trying to reverse climate change won’t save us, scientists warn
Thu, 14 Nov 2024 18:49:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/23/24265618/reverse-climate-change-overshoot-carbon-removal-research-nature>
"Tech companies think they can reverse climate change with fancy new tools to
take carbon dioxide out of the atmosphere. But new research throws cold water
on the idea that cooling the planet after it has already heated beyond a key
(More...)
Rewilding plans for Loch Katrine
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:05:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.birdguides.com/news/rewilding-plans-for-loch-katrine/
"Plans to restore the landscape around one of Scotland's most famous lochs have
been approved.
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Want a Picasso? UChicago students borrow original art for their dorms
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:06:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/25/nx-s1-5162071/uchicago-picasso-art-borrow-museum-students-decor>
"Students returning to college this fall are busy with the usual activities -
getting to know their professors or studying in the library. At the University
of Chicago, some students lined up for a different experience: the opportunity
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‘Too shameful to acknowledge’: Biden delivers historic apology for Indian boarding schools
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:07:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://azmirror.com/2024/10/25/too-shameful-to-acknowledge-biden-delivers-historic-apology-for-indian-boarding-schools/>
"Standing solemnly in front of a crowd full of Indigenous people on the grassy
field of a tribal elementary school near Phoenix, President Joe Biden issued a
formal apology to Indigenous communities across the country for the role the
(More...)
I am my own legal department: the promise and peril of “just go independent”
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:08:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.citationneeded.news/i-am-my-own-legal-department/
"When a major legacy news publication does something controversial, I sometimes
hear my name. “Just go independent! Do what Molly White does.” You’ve probably
seen it too: advice to staff writers to “just go independent” like Heather Cox
(More...)
Amazon’s inflatable plastic pillows are officially a thing of the past
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 04:10:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://grist.org/accountability/amazons-inflatable-plastic-pillows-are-officially-a-thing-of-the-past/>
"After years of pressure from environmental advocates, the global retail giant
Amazon announced last week that it has eliminated plastic air pillows from its
global network of “fulfillment centers,” as Amazon calls its warehouse and
(More...)
How the coronavirus defeats the innate immune response
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:16:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.kobe-u.ac.jp/en/news/article/20241022-66157/
"The novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2 has an enzyme that can counteract a cell’s
innate defense mechanism against viruses, explaining why it is more infectious
than the previous SARS and MERS-causing viruses. The Kobe University discovery
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Together, we can empower millions of people to access clean water resources.
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:18:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://megafoundations.org/
"Nimal Raghavan founded Mega Foundations in 2019. He’s an Engineer turned
organic farmer and a social activist. Nimal was born in an agricultural family,
in Nadiyam village close to Thanjavur district in Tamil Nadu. After witnessing
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Catching COVID-19 during childhood could increase risk of type 2 diabetes later in life
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:22:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.diabetes.co.uk/news/2024/oct/catching-covid-19-during-childhood-could-increase-risk-of-type-2-diabetes-later-in-life.html>
"Children and young people who have contracted COVID-19 are more at risk of
developing type 2 diabetes in the future compared to those never infected with
the disease, a study has indicated.
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Olivetti’s Ivrea: How an Italian Tech Giant Built the World’s Most Progressive Company Town
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:24:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://medium.com/@danielstone/olivettis-ivrea-how-an-italian-tech-giant-built-the-world-s-most-progressive-company-town-557cb035c383>
"If you trace the path of the Dora Baltea River in early spring, when it swells
with melting snow from the Matterhorn, you will quietly arrive at what first
appears to be any other small Italian town. Yet in the 1950s, Ivrea was the
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Letters from an American: October 26, 2024
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:25:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-26-2024
"Beginning in 1943, the War Department published a series of pamphlets for U.S.
Army personnel in the European theater of World War II. Titled
Army Talks,
the series was designed “to help [the personnel] become better-informed men and
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Food waste warriors redirect unwanted produce to homes, charities
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 12:27:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-27/food-waste-warriors-redirect-unwanted-produce-homes-charities/104512870>
'Victorian vegetable grower Catherine Velisha says Australia's food system is
broken but it isn't the supermarkets' fault.
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Long COVID science, research and policy
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:42:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/tj19G
"Long COVID represents the constellation of post-acute and long-term health
effects caused by SARS-CoV-2 infection; it is a complex, multisystem disorder
that can affect nearly every organ system and can be severely disabling. The
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EVs are just going to win
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:43:25 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.noahpinion.blog/p/evs-are-just-going-to-win
"My last post was pretty dark and dire, so here’s something a little more
cheerful and optimistic. One of the most important and positive trends that
I’ve been trying to highlight over the past few years is the amazing progress
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First breathtaking images from Euclid telescope's map of the universe
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:44:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.newscientist.com/article/2452099-first-breathtaking-images-from-euclid-telescopes-map-of-the-universe/>
"A mosaic of images from the European Space Agency’s Euclid space telescope
captures more than 14 million galaxies, offering a first glimpse of a “cosmic
atlas”. The mapping project could add to our understanding of the role dark
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World Energy Outlook 2024
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:45:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.iea.org/reports/world-energy-outlook-2024
"The IEA's flagship
World Energy Outlook, published every year, is the most
authoritative global source of energy analysis and projections. It identifies
and explores the biggest trends in energy demand and supply, as well as what
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A new flow: pioneering UK river restoration declared a success
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:48:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/environment/a-new-flow-pioneering-uk-river-restoration-declared-a-success/>
"We can restart our computers with a simple ctrl-alt-delete, but how easy is it
to do a full reset on a river? A year on from the completion of a three-year
project on the National Trust’s Holnicote estate in Somerset, scientists say
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Georgian president does not recognize election results, calls for protests
Fri, 15 Nov 2024 18:51:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://kyivindependent.com/georgian-president-does-not-recognize-election-calls-for-protests/>
'Georgian President Salome Zourabichvili said on Oct. 27 that she will not
recognize the results of the country's recent parliamentary elections and
called for citizens to join her in mass demonstrations.
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Weekend Update #104: Georgia Shows Why Ukraine Must Win
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:26:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://phillipspobrien.substack.com/p/weekend-update-104-georgia-shows
"Well what we are witnessing in Georgia is both depressingly predictable and
yet horrifying at the same time. A nation that wanted to be democratic, whose
people saw their future in the West, in Europe, is having their freedom
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Corporations using ‘ineffectual’ carbon offsets are slowing path to ‘real zero’, more than 60 climate scientists say
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:31:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/28/corporations-using-ineffectual-carbon-offsets-are-slowing-path-to-real-zero-more-than-60-climate-scientists-say>
"Carbon offsets used by corporations around the world to lower their reportable
greenhouse gas emissions are “ineffectual” and “hindering the energy
transition”, according to more than 60 leading climate change scientists.
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Who is Bidzina Ivanishvili, the shadowy billionaire behind Georgia’s pivot to Russia?
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:32:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/27/who-is-bidzina-ivanishvili-the-shadowy-billionaire-founder-of-georgian-dream>
"In the winding streets of ancient Tbilisi, one is ever under his watchful
gaze. From a hilltop glass mansion, likened by critics to a Bond villain’s
lair, Bidzina Ivanishvili, Georgia’s wealthiest and most influential figure,
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How the National Trust fought back against the culture warriors
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:33:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/oct/27/how-the-national-trust-fought-back-against-the-culture-warriors?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other>
"Corinne Fowler remembers sitting alongside her son in their garden shed during
the first Covid lockdown, when the very start of what would become an avalanche
of hate mail popped up in her inbox.
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Does tracking your employees actually make them more productive?
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 04:34:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/does-tracking-your-employees-actually-make-them-more-productive-242027>
"Should employers prioritise efficiency at all costs? It might seem like a good
idea. More processes than ever before can now be automated with robotics,
artificial intelligence and other technology.
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Legal bid for Ecuador forest to be recognised as song co-creator
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:02:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/25/legal-bid-for-ecuador-forest-to-be-recognised-as-song-co-creator>
"A forest in Ecuador could be recognised as the co-creator of a song under a
groundbreaking legal proposal.
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Friday essay: why it’s time to move beyond truth-telling to Indigenous resurgence
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:03:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-why-its-time-to-move-beyond-truth-telling-to-indigenous-resurgence-236143>
"In the early 1840s, the first European to invade the country between the
Murumbidgee and Galari rivers shot camp dogs at a place called Burrowmunditroy
to intimidate Wiradyuri people into leaving their own land.
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Retiring the US debt would retire the US dollar
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:11:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://doctorow.medium.com/retiring-the-us-debt-would-retire-the-us-dollar-30f366e0bc40>
"One of the most consequential series of investigative journalism of this
decade was the
Propublica series that Jesse Eisinger helmed, in which
Eisinger and colleagues analyzed a trove of leaked IRS tax returns for the
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Stoneflies change colour in response to deforestation, suggesting humans can alter evolution – new research
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:12:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/stoneflies-change-colour-in-response-to-deforestation-suggesting-humans-can-alter-evolution-new-research-242008>
"As we continue to change the planet, scientists are worried we might also be
altering the evolutionary trajectories of the species that live alongside us,
perhaps even including some irreversible shifts.
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Australia rejects visa application by rightwing US pundit Candace Owens
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:13:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/oct/27/australia-rejects-visa-application-by-rightwing-us-pundit-candace-owens>
"Australia has rejected far-right provocateur Candace Owens’ visa application
ahead of a planned national speaking tour, with the immigration minister, Tony
Burke, saying she had the “capacity to incite discord”.
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Miscarriages due to climate crisis a ‘blind spot’ in action plans – report
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 14:14:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/28/miscarriages-due-to-climate-crisis-a-blind-spot-in-action-plans-report>
"Miscarriages, premature babies and harm to mothers caused by the climate
crisis are a “blind spot” in action plans, according to a report aimed at the
decision-makers who will attend the Cop29 summit in November.
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Chaotic scenes at Travis Scott’s Melbourne concert: what is the role of artists in crowd behaviour?
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:14:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/chaotic-scenes-at-travis-scotts-melbourne-concert-what-is-the-role-of-artists-in-crowd-behaviour-242115>
"Travis Scott’s Melbourne concert on October 22 lived up to his reputation for
chaotic performances. Fans, eager for a high-energy show, were met with unruly
scenes both inside and outside the venue.
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Stevie Nicks says Fleetwood Mac would have been ‘done’ without 1977 abortion
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:28:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/oct/27/stevie-nicks-abortion-fleetwood-mac>
"Stevie Nicks thrust herself into the ongoing fight for access to abortion in
the US because she had “been there, done that”, the legendary singer-songwriter
says in a new interview.
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Two of the US’s biggest newspapers have refused to endorse a presidential candidate. This is how democracy dies
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:29:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/two-of-the-uss-biggest-newspapers-have-refused-to-endorse-a-presidential-candidate-this-is-how-democracy-dies-242280>
"In February 2017, as Donald Trump took office,
The Washington Post adopted
the first slogan in its 140-year history: Democracy Dies in Darkness.
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High-flying life of Australia’s birds revealed in new detail – thanks to weather radars
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:31:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/28/high-flying-life-of-australias-birds-revealed-in-new-detail-thanks-to-weather-radars>
"The yearly travel plans of birds up and down Australia’s east coast have been
revealed for the first time, using the same tool that tracks the weather – a
development experts say could have “profound” implications for conservation as
(More...)
We analysed 35,000 Wikipedia entries about Australian places. Some of them sanitise history
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:32:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-analysed-35-000-wikipedia-entries-about-australian-places-some-of-them-sanitise-history-241364>
"Wikipedia articles related to Australia are overwhelmingly centred on cities,
new research has found, with negative aspects of a place sometimes “sanitised”
in articles by editors – avoiding mention of discriminatory Australian
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Bezos faces criticism after executives met with Trump on day of Post’s non-endorsement
Sat, 16 Nov 2024 19:34:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/media/2024/oct/27/bezos-washington-post-non-endorsement-election>
"The multi-billionaire owner of the
Washington Post, Jeff Bezos, continued
facing criticism throughout the weekend because executives from his aerospace
company met with Donald Trump on the same day the newspaper prevented its
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Dingoes are not mating with dogs – but that could soon change if the culling continues
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:15:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/dingoes-are-not-mating-with-dogs-but-that-could-soon-change-if-the-culling-continues-241350>
"The dingo was completely isolated from other canines on the Australian
mainland for more than 5,000 years, until domestic dogs arrived on the scene.
Subsequent concerns about livestock loss formed the basis of Australia’s “wild
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Dirt-cheap Batteries Allow Truck Charging With Low Grid Disruption
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:16:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/the-future-is-electric/dirt-cheap-batteries-allow-truck-charging-with-low-grid-disruption-3e6cd6328a82>
"Battery prices have continued to plummet, frankly faster than even battery
optimists such as myself dreamed of. We're seeing commercial, scaled, price
points that we didn't expect to see until 2030 or later. That has big
(More...)
Digital archive of Molokaʻi history launches with more than 20,000 records
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:21:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Where’s the harm in that? How we think about workplace hazards hampers the application of health and safety law
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:21:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Abandoning Bass Strait oil and gas structures would breach international law, expert warns
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:23:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/29/abandoning-bass-strait-oil-and-gas-structures-would-breach-international-law-expert-warns>
"An international law expert has warned that abandoning oil and gas
infrastructure in Bass Strait would breach Australia’s obligations under
international law, if ExxonMobil pursues this plan in decommissioning its
(More...)
Is Donald Trump a fascist? No – he’s a new brand of authoritarian
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 03:25:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/is-donald-trump-a-fascist-no-hes-a-new-brand-of-authoritarian-241586>
"Is Donald Trump a fascist? General Mark Milley, the former chairman of the
Joint Chiefs of Staff under Trump, thinks so. Trump is “fascist to the core,”
he warns.
(More...)
Feminist politics and investigative journalism combine in a moving story of a sister murdered
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:45:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Australian cities are desperate for the ‘missing middle’ of housing density. But it’s not as simple as the nimby-yimby debate suggests
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:47:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Why building more big dams is a costly gamble for our future water security and the environment
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:48:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-building-more-big-dams-is-a-costly-gamble-for-our-future-water-security-and-the-environment-239106>
"Climate change and biodiversity loss are mounting threats to Australia’s water
security. So we often hear calls for more dams. But is that the answer?
(More...)
Orbán arrives in Georgia after hailing ruling party for ‘overwhelming victory’
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:48:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/28/viktor-orban-georgia-hailing-ruling-party-election-victory>
"Viktor Orbán has landed in Georgia after congratulating the ruling Georgian
Dream (GD) party for its “overwhelming victory” in parliamentary elections
despite widespread concerns about intimidation and coercion of voters.
(More...)
Avian architects: weaver birds in Africa have unique building styles
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:50:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/avian-architects-weaver-birds-in-africa-have-unique-building-styles-240950>
"From afar, the acacia trees look like they have been decorated with grass
pom-poms. The birds have been busy, building shelters of straw and grass. Up
close the real shape of the “pom-poms” becomes clear: grass tubes in the form
(More...)
Diverse sexuality reported by more than one in 10 Australian high school students
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 11:51:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/oct/28/diverse-sexuality-australian-high-school-students-gay-bisexual-pansexual>
"More than one in 10 Australian teenagers identify as gay, bisexual, pansexual
or asexual, a survey of high school students has found.
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Scientists have discovered that Earth’s carbon sinks are not really carbon sinking at the moment
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:24:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Three Kobolds in a Trenchcoat (Animated Music Video)
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:25:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QsLN542nvGg
"This is probably my magnum opus. But it wouldn't be nearly as great without
the incredibly talented animator Rebecca Snowden (@rebexquest), they brought
these adorable kobolds to life in a way I could have only dreamed of."
(More...)
Russia’s Brics summit shows determination for a new world order – but internal rifts will buy the west some time
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:26:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/russias-brics-summit-shows-determination-for-a-new-world-order-but-internal-rifts-will-buy-the-west-some-time-241610>
"The recent Brics summit in the Russian city of Kazan was less notable for what
happened at the meeting than for what happened before, on the margins, or not
at all. Among the notable things that did not happen was another expansion of
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Letters from an American: October 28, 2024
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:28:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/october-28-2024
"On Monday, October 28, 1929, New York’s Metropolitan Opera Company opened its
forty-fifth season.
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My family lived the horrors of Native American boarding schools – why Biden’s apology doesn’t go far enough
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:30:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/my-family-lived-the-horrors-of-native-american-boarding-schools-why-bidens-apology-doesnt-go-far-enough-242249>
"I am a direct descendant of family members that were forced as children to
attend either a U.S. government-operated or church-run Indian boarding school.
They include my mother, all four of my grandparents and the majority of my
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We Are Watching The Death Of Tesla
Sun, 17 Nov 2024 18:31:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/predict/we-are-watching-the-death-of-tesla-04639adfdb7b>
"It's fair to say that Tesla's 'We, Robot' event was a total car crash, and
barely even metaphorically. It was more akin to FSD fatally steering a Tesla
into a bridge at highway speeds — a totally avoidable mess caused by
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How a festival in Mongolia is keeping the tradition of hunting with eagles alive
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:39:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.itv.com/news/2024-10-29/how-a-festival-in-mongolia-is-keeping-eagle-hunting-traditions-alive>
"Held on the majestic steppes of western Mongolia, the Yellow Lake Eagle
Festival was like nothing I had experienced before.
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Leave the Internet Archive alone!
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:41:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.computerworld.com/article/3593110/leave-the-internet-archive-alone.html>
"The web has been a mixed blessing for people who care about information. Yes,
it’s made it easier than ever to access facts and opinions from around the
globe — but it also throws out older data as quickly as it brings in new data.
(More...)
MVRDV's angular Valley skyscraper opens in Amsterdam
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:42:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.dezeen.com/2022/09/20/valley-skyscraper-mvrdv-open-amsterdam/>
'A mountain-like angular skyscraper with jagged peaks named Valley, which was
designed by Dutch studio MVRDV, has officially opened in Amsterdam, the
Netherlands.
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Teri Garr, the offbeat comic actor of ‘Young Frankenstein’ and ‘Tootsie,’ has died
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:43:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/teri-garr-dies-be39482a60724c5bb81bbd8f34dfaf2d>
"LOS ANGELES (AP) — Teri Garr, the quirky comedy actor who rose from background
dancer in Elvis Presley movies to co-star of such favorites as “Young
Frankenstein” and “Tootsie,” has died. She was 79.
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Russia and China block every proposal at Antarctic marine life conservation conference in Hobart
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:44:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-28/russia-china-block-proposals-antarctic-marine-life-conservation/104523490>
'Russia and China have been accused of blocking every proposal at an
international conference tasked with conserving Antarctic marine life.
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An electric hydrofoil ferry offers cleaner journeys among Stockholm’s 14 islands
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 06:45:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/stockholm-electric-ferry-archipelago-sweden-clean-energy-e2b39de682f97e657538c61999c8291a>
"STOCKHOLM (AP) — A high-tech electric ferry service began operating in
Stockholm Tuesday, offering commuters a low-carbon way to zip through the
waterways of the Swedish capital, which is built on 14 islands.
(More...)
Swept Away: What Cities Really Take When They Sweep Homeless Encampments
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:07:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://projects.propublica.org/homeless-encampment-sweeps-taken-belongings/>
"Elijah Harris, 38, was living in a tent near Hollywood in January when Los
Angeles sanitation workers showed up late one morning. Harris said he left to
warn others nearby that the city was clearing the area. He came back to find
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Mount Fuji snowless for longest time on record after sweltering Japan summer
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:08:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/30/mount-fuji-no-snow-record-japan-summer>
"Japan’s Mount Fuji remained snowless on Tuesday, marking the latest date that
its slopes have been bare since records began 130 years ago, the country’s
weather agency said.
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Maine Warns Hunters to Avoid Eating Deer and Turkey Due to Possible PFAS Contamination
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:10:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.ecowatch.com/maine-pfas-wildlife-deer-turkey.html
"Per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, also known as PFAS or forever chemicals,
have been found in groundwater, tap water, bottled water and food packaging.
Now, officials in Maine are warning that these chemicals may be turning up in
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Inquiry warns distrustful public wouldn’t accept COVID measures in future pandemic
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:10:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/inquiry-warns-distrustful-public-wouldnt-accept-covid-measures-in-future-pandemic-242383>
"The government-appointed inquiry into Australia’s COVID response has warned
public trust won’t be so high in a future pandemic and people would be unlikely
to accept again many of the measures taken.
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I'm Now Terrified of AI, And You Should Be Too
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:11:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://medium.com/predict/im-now-terrified-of-ai-and-you-should-be-too-4f6bb69bba71>
"I used to think the AI craze would naturally pass. Maybe cause a little
economic trouble when the bubble inevitably burst. But I don't think this
anymore. Instead, I now see this AI frenzy as a symptom of something far more
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Australia’s COVID inquiry shows why a permanent ‘centre for disease control’ is more urgent than ever
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 13:12:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australias-covid-inquiry-shows-why-a-permanent-centre-for-disease-control-is-more-urgent-than-ever-239498>
"The long-awaited independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response was
released today, with lessons on how the nation could better prepare for future
pandemics.
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Lost Maya city with temple pyramids and plazas discovered in Mexico
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:44:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/29/lost-maya-city-valeriana-mexico-temple-pyramids-plazas>
"After swapping machetes and binoculars for computer screens and laser mapping,
a team of researchers have stumbled on a lost Maya city of temple pyramids,
enclosed plazas and a reservoir, all of which had been hidden for centuries by
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The Nazis hated the Bauhaus. Now the AfD is picking a fight with its legacy too
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:54:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/29/germany-nazis-bauhaus-afd-design>
"The far right generally isn’t fond of modern art. There is nothing new in its
fear of the rejection of tradition. What is new is that today’s far-right
parties seem to see this threat not just in contemporary culture, but also in
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What is necro-branding? And what’s it got to do with Elvis, Princess Diana and Taylor Swift?
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:55:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-is-necro-branding-and-whats-it-got-to-do-with-elvis-princess-diana-and-taylor-swift-240989>
"Do you own any memorabilia depicting Elvis, Princess Diana, David Bowie,
Prince or Michael Jackson? Perhaps a beloved t-shirt, a favourite mug, a
special keyring or a novelty plate? You might not know it, but you are
(More...)
Record levels of heat-related deaths in 2023 due to climate crisis, report finds
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:57:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/30/record-levels-of-heat-related-deaths-in-2023-due-to-climate-crisis-report-finds>
"Heat-related deaths, food insecurity and the spread of infectious diseases
caused by the climate crisis have reached record levels, according to a
landmark report.
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Real community batteries are uninsurable in energy game of “snakes and ladders”
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:58:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/real-community-batteries-are-uninsurable-in-energy-game-of-snakes-and-ladders/>
"After seven years of persistent and relentless work to get a community-owned
neighbourhood battery installed for the Fairfield community of north-east
Melbourne, the community energy group Village Power has learnt that no
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Nazis are Funding YouTubers to Spread Pseudoscience
Mon, 18 Nov 2024 18:59:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://skepchick.org/2024/10/nazis-are-funding-youtubers-to-spread-pseudoscience/>
"Two years ago on this platform I called out Richard Dawkins for using his
large social media presence to promote a book written by a white supremacist,
which I supported with receipts so lengthy you’d think I’d bought a can of Coke
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“We’re not taking on the big guys:” Australia’s first indigenous energy retailer opens its doors
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:20:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/were-not-taking-on-the-big-guys-australias-first-indigenous-energy-retailer-opens-its-doors/>
"Australia’s first First Nations-owned retail energy provider began operating
in Victoria last week, having secured the contract to power the state’s largest
road project with 100 per cent renewable power during construction.
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Researchers say an AI-powered transcription tool used in hospitals invents things no one ever said
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:21:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/ai-artificial-intelligence-health-business-90020cdf5fa16c79ca2e5b6c4c9bbb14>
"SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Tech behemoth OpenAI has touted its artificial
intelligence-powered transcription tool Whisper as having near “human level
robustness and accuracy.”
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Ontario’s huge nuclear debt and other things Dutton doesn’t understand about cost of electricity
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:22:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/ontarios-huge-nuclear-debt-and-other-things-dutton-doesnt-understand-about-cost-of-electricity/>
"It seems our alternative Prime Minister Peter Dutton’s favourite topic is your
electricity bill. Given how much he talks about electricity prices, you’d
think he might know a fair bit about what makes up your electricity bill,
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One ship load of solar PV is worth more to the grid than 100 ships of coal: IEA says fossil fuels losing race
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:24:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/one-ship-load-of-solar-pv-is-worth-more-to-the-grid-than-100-ships-of-coal-iea-says-fossil-fuels-losing-race/>
"The renewable energy naysayers often cite land use of wind and solar as a
reason why they shouldn’t be built. Some of the claims are absurd, including
one that suggested the entire land mass of South Australia would be required to
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Adapt or disappear: Energy retailers must cater to consumers if they want to survive
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:26:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/adapt-or-disappear-energy-retailers-must-cater-to-consumers-if-they-want-to-survive/>
"As the renewable energy transition gathers pace, the way we consume
electricity is transforming, and more “decisions are being made by the
consumer, not by big corporates.”
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‘Wicked problem’: five charts that show how the climate crisis is making Australia more dangerous
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 04:27:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/31/wicked-problem-five-charts-that-show-how-the-climate-crisis-is-making-australia-more-dangerous>
"“It is a wicked problem,” says Dr Karl Braganza at the Bureau of Meteorology,
after running through Australia’s latest
State of the Climate report.
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State of the Climate 2024: Australia is enduring harsher fire seasons, more ocean heatwaves and sea-level rise
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:45:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Earth’s climate will keep changing long after humanity hits net-zero emissions. Our research shows why
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:45:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/earths-climate-will-keep-changing-long-after-humanity-hits-net-zero-emissions-our-research-shows-why-241692>
"The world is striving to reach net-zero emissions as we try to ward off
dangerous global warming. But will getting to net-zero actually avert climate
instability, as many assume?
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‘We were trapped like rats’: Spain’s floods bring devastation and despair
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:47:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/30/we-were-trapped-like-rats-spains-floods-bring-devastation-and-despair>
"The gratitude that greeted Tuesday’s dawn downpours was short-lived in Utiel.
When the longed-for rains finally reached the town in the drought-stricken
eastern Spanish region of Valencia, they were merciless in their abundance.
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215 million hectares of forest – an area bigger than Mexico – could grow back by itself, if we can just leave it alone
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:48:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/215-million-hectares-of-forest-an-area-bigger-than-mexico-could-grow-back-by-itself-if-we-can-just-leave-it-alone-236696>
"About 215 million hectares of land – an area bigger than Mexico – could be
reforested naturally and without costly manual planting, our new research
shows.
(More...)
GenAI's dirty secret: It's set to create a mountainous increase in e-waste
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:50:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theregister.com/2024/10/28/genai_dirty_secret/
'Computational boffins' research claims GenAI is set to create nearly 1,000
times more e-waste than exists currently by 2030, unless the tech industry
employs mitigating strategies.
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Collisions between planes and birds follow seasonal patterns and overlap with breeding and migration – new research
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 12:51:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/collisions-between-planes-and-birds-follow-seasonal-patterns-and-overlap-with-breeding-and-migration-new-research-241238>
"Bird strikes with aircraft pose a serious threat to human safety. The problem
dates back to the early days of aviation, with the first death of a pilot
recorded in 1912 when an aircraft crashed into the sea after striking a gull.
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At least 95 people dead in Spain’s worst floods in three decades
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:30:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/30/spain-floods-torrential-rain-deaths>
"At least 95 people have died in eastern, central and southern Spain after
torrential rains triggered the country’s deadliest floods in three decades,
unleashing torrents of muddy water that surged through cities, towns and
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Roll out the PV: CSIRO opens flexible solar facility
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:30:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/roll-out-the-pv-csiro-opens-flexible-solar-facility/>
"Solar cells could be printed out like newspapers after Australia’s leading
science organisation opened a $6.8 million facility dedicated to flexible solar
technology.
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EU citizens can sue over health problems caused by missed emissions targets
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:32:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://electrek.co/2024/10/19/eu-citizens-can-sue-over-health-problems-caused-by-missed-emissions-targets/>
"According to the latest estimates from the World Health Organization (WHO),
nearly 300,000 people die each year from respiratory illness caused by poor air
quality, with millions more falling ill. Now, European citizens might be able
(More...)
ClearVue trials solar glass and cladding in prefab house pilot, as it enters key global markets
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:33:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/clearvue-trials-solar-glass-and-cladding-in-prefab-house-pilot-as-it-enters-key-global-markets/>
"ASX-listed ClearVue Technologies has kicked off the new financial year with a
pilot that will trial the use of its advanced solar glazing and integrated
solar cladding in a prototype of a prefabricated net zero home.
(More...)
Forget Electronics: Here Come “Orbitronics”
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:35:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://thedebrief.org/forget-electronics-here-come-orbitronics/
"Electronic devices like phones, tablets, and laptops can contribute to the
worldwide problem of electronic waste, or e-waste. While experts are working to
make these devices more environmentally friendly, a new advancement at the
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These sacred artefacts were thought lost forever, but one phone call changed everything
Tue, 19 Nov 2024 19:36:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-10-31/indigenous-artefacts-returned-from-frankfurt-to-yuendumu/104472318>
'There’s one main road that leads to Yuendumu.
The community lies in the heart of Australia’s Tanami Desert, an isolated and
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Reinventing Concrete, the Ancient Roman Way
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:27:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/19/science/concrete-roman-construction.html?unlocked_article_code=1.UE4.txce.q4n_VQ6QyaeX>
"In June, the Italian Ministry of Culture announced the excavation of a new
room, not yet open to the public, in the ruins of Pompeii. A few weeks later, a
group of archaeologists gathered to marvel at it: walls covered with bright
(More...)
Fourth Global Mass Coral Bleaching Prompts Emergency UN Measures
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:28:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.newsweek.com/coral-bleaching-climate-change-summit-cop16-colombia-1977823>
'The United Nations has issued an urgent call for increased funding to protect
coral reefs, which are facing extinction due to the most extensive mass
bleaching event recorded.
(More...)
Death spiral: Network blows up renewable gas claims, wants to hit consumers for cost of stranded assets
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:29:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/death-spiral-network-blows-up-renewable-gas-claims-wants-to-hit-consumers-for-cost-of-stranded-assets/>
"Energy network company AusNet Services has torpedoed claims “renewable gas”
will be able to service households for decades in the future, and is seeking to
charge customers an extra $70 million to use its pipelines because it fears the
(More...)
Alarm grows over ‘disturbing’ lack of progress to save nature at Cop16
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:31:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/31/alarm-grows-over-disturbing-lack-of-progress-revealed-at-biodiversity-summit-cop16>
"Governments risk another decade of failure on biodiversity loss, due to the
slow implementation of an international agreement to halt the destruction of
Earth’s ecosystems, experts have warned.
(More...)
Democratising publishing
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:33:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://john.onolan.org/democratising-publishing/
'Ghost is a distributed non-profit foundation which gives away all of its
intellectual property under a permissive MIT license. The company has no
investors and, in fact, no owners of any kind. I don't own any part of Ghost,
(More...)
German coal use plunges nearly 40 per cent in 2024, despite nuclear exit
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 04:33:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/german-coal-use-plunges-nearly-40-per-cent-in-2024-despite-nuclear-exit/>
"Germany’s coal consumption continued its downward trend in 2024, helping to
reduce the country’s climate-damaging CO2 emissions, said energy market
research group AG Energiebilanzen (AGEB) based on preliminary data.
(More...)
Getting fresh water from renewable power
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:08:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
"There’s obviously something in the air—the last few weeks have seen a flurry
of desalination stories. Here are two more: a trailer-sized, solar-powered
system built by a team at MIT that desalinates around 5,000 litres of water per
day, and one by engineers in Saudi Arabia that relies on cheap materials and
can generate two to three litres of water per square metre."
(More...)
Would abandoning false hope help us to tackle the climate crisis?
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:09:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/24/we-need-a-dash-of-hope-but-is-too-much-diverting-our-gaze-from-the-perils-of-the-climate-crisis>
"If despair is the most unforgivable sin, then hope is surely the most abused
virtue. That observation feels particularly apposite as we enter the Cop
season, that time of United Nations megaconferences at the end of every year,
(More...)
After decades of 'slime,' First Nation in B.C. celebrates clean drinking water
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:10:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/drinking-water-bonaparte-1.7370018>
"For most of Dean Morgan's 67-year life, he wasn't able to drink clean water in
his home.
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Not the time to share: NZ needs to rethink multi-bed hospital rooms
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:11:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/not-the-time-to-share-nz-needs-to-rethink-multi-bed-hospital-rooms-241573>
"As New Zealand agonises over its hospitals – where they are, how they should
be staffed and how they should be funded – a key element in the debate is being
missed: the need for single rooms in all public hospitals.
(More...)
Almost two dozen countries at high risk of acute hunger, UN report reveals
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:12:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/31/almost-two-dozen-countries-at-high-risk-of-acute-hunger-un-report-reveals>
"Acute food insecurity is expected to worsen in war-stricken Sudan and nearly
two dozen other countries and territories in the next six months, largely as a
result of conflict and violence, an analysis by the UN’s Food and Agriculture
(More...)
Individual action on climate was tarred as greenwashing or virtue signalling. But it still has a place
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:13:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/individual-action-on-climate-was-tarred-as-greenwashing-or-virtue-signalling-but-it-still-has-a-place-239196>
"Two decades ago, the fight against climate change was often framed as a
personal choice. You might try to reduce your carbon footprint by avoiding
flights or change your buying habits to avoid meat or reduce plastic.
(More...)
Typhoon Kong-rey: biggest storm in decades wreaks destruction in Taiwan
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:45:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/31/typhoon-kong-rey-taiwan-storm-tracker-weather>
"The biggest typhoon to hit Taiwan in decades has crossed over the island,
leaving behind a path of destruction but minimal reported deaths or injuries.
(More...)
Maria Anna Mozart was a musical prodigy overshadowed by her brother. A new documentary tells her story
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:46:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/maria-anna-mozart-was-a-musical-prodigy-overshadowed-by-her-brother-a-new-documentary-tells-her-story-241794>
"Award-winning director Madeleine Hetherton-Miau’s latest offering is an
evocative and hard-hitting documentary with a strong message.
Mozart’s Sister
investigates the life of Maria Anna Mozart, the older sister of the more famous
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Spain floods death toll passes 150 as country begins three days of mourning
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:47:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/31/spain-floods-valencia-death-toll-three-days-mourning>
"The death toll from devastating floods in eastern Spain has risen to 158,
regional authorities and emergency services have said, as the country began
three days of mourning and the prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, urged people to
(More...)
Trust matters but we also need these 3 things to boost vaccine coverage
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:48:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/trust-matters-but-we-also-need-these-3-things-to-boost-vaccine-coverage-242487>
"Australia’s COVID vaccine roll-out started slowly, with supply shortages and
logistical shortcomings. Once it got going, we immunised more than 95% of the
population.
(More...)
Final recount confirms Georgia ruling party victory, says electoral commission
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:49:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/31/georgia-election-final-recount-ruling-party-victory-electoral-commission>
"Officials in Georgia said a partial recount confirmed the ruling party had won
its disputed election, while a global research and data firm called the
official results reported by the electoral commission “statistically
(More...)
Cats and dogs shaped our world – and art: the NGV gives us the definitive exhibition
Wed, 20 Nov 2024 19:51:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/cats-and-dogs-shaped-our-world-and-art-the-ngv-gives-us-the-definitive-exhibition-241365>
"After a new relationship with pets was forged during COVID lockdown and the
phenomenon of
Bluey, we now have the definitive cats and dogs show presented
by the National Gallery of Victoria.
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Indigenous cultural burning managed Australia’s bushfires long before colonisation. It’s needed now more than ever, a study says
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:07:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/01/indigenous-cultural-burning-managed-australias-bushfires-long-before-colonisation-its-needed-now-more-than-ever-a-study-says>
"Indigenous cultural burning practices halved the shrub cover across south-east
Australia thousands of years before colonisation, reducing the intensity of
bushfires, new research suggests.
(More...)
Why Europe should consider putting boots on the ground in Ukraine
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:07:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-europe-should-consider-putting-boots-on-the-ground-in-ukraine-242279>
"The mantra “as long as it takes” has become the European Union’s rallying cry
in support of Ukraine’s resistance against Russia. Initially, some experts
predicted that Ukraine would fall within three days – yet nearly three years
(More...)
Honest Government Ad | Visit Myanmar! 🇲🇲
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:10:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ERiZRUIlnaw
"The “Government” of Myanmar has made a tourism ad, and it’s surprisingly
honest and informative!"
(More...)
TB in Africa: global report shows successes, but Nigeria and DRC remain important hotspots
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:11:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/tb-in-africa-global-report-shows-successes-but-nigeria-and-drc-remain-important-hotspots-242489>
"The World Health Organization’s 2024
Global Tuberculosis report reveals a
sobering reality. Formidable challenges remain in the fight against the world’s
most infectious disease: persistent poverty in high burden countries; increased
(More...)
Broken Hill fiasco shows why we need to rethink the grid, and turn it upside down
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:12:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/broken-hill-fiasco-shows-why-we-need-to-rethink-the-grid-and-turn-it-upside-down/>
"The iconic mining town of Broken Hill should have everything it needs to
provide electricity to its residents and industries.
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In Hawaii, parasites and viruses team up in the battle against fruit flies – an entomologist explains the implication for global pest control
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 04:13:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/in-hawaii-parasites-and-viruses-team-up-in-the-battle-against-fruit-flies-an-entomologist-explains-the-implication-for-global-pest-control-234780>
"Take a stroll along one of the beaches on Hawaii Island in late summer, and
you’ll likely stumble upon almond-shaped fruits lying in the sand. Known as
false kamani nuts, or tropical almonds, they fall from tall, shady
Terminalia
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Grazing sheep among solar panels could produce higher quality wool, study finds
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:11:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/grazing-sheep-among-solar-panels-could-produce-higher-quality-wool-study-finds/>
"The co-location of solar farming with sheep grazing does not have a negative
affect on wool production and could even improve the quality of the wool
produced, a new study has found.
(More...)
Equinor admits it “over-reported” amount of carbon captured at flagship project for years
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:12:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/equinor-admits-it-over-reported-amount-of-carbon-captured-at-flagship-project-for-years/>
"Norwegian oil and gas company Equinor has admitted over-reporting the
performance of a flagship carbon capture and storage project by about 30
percent due to defective monitoring equipment, underscoring risks associated
(More...)
Moderators protect us from the worst of the internet. That comes at huge personal cost
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:13:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/moderators-protect-us-from-the-worst-of-the-internet-that-comes-at-huge-personal-cost-241775>
"Unless you’re a moderator for a local community group discussing garbage
collections or dog park etiquette, you are unlikely to fully understand the
sheer volume and scale of abuse directed at people online.
(More...)
Burning out: how Australia’s bid to cut smoking rates exploded into suburban tobacco wars
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:14:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2024/nov/02/burning-out-how-australias-bid-to-cut-smoking-rates-exploded-into-suburban-tobacco-wars>
"There are three tobacconists in a strip of no more than a dozen shops on the
same side of a street in Melbourne’s west. Earlier this year, someone reached
between the metal bars protecting one shop, smashed the front window and flung
(More...)
New data on violence against LGBTQ+ people makes ‘grim reading’ – and undermines NZ’s inclusive reputation
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:15:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-data-on-violence-against-lgbtq-people-makes-grim-reading-and-undermines-nzs-inclusive-reputation-239706>
"New Zealand is ranked the tenth most inclusive society by international legal
standards, with a reputation for being forward-thinking and progressive –
especially when it comes to the rights of sexually and gender-diverse
(More...)
The Miraculous Resurrection of Notre-Dame
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:17:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.gq.com/story/the-miraculous-resurrection-of-notre-dame
"Some time after six in the evening on April 15, 2019, Rémi Fromont was sitting
at the Brasserie Saint-Malo, a lively café in Montparnasse, Paris, when his
phone rang.
(More...)
Sudan’s civil war has left at least 62,000 dead by our estimate − but the true figure could be far higher
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:38:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/sudans-civil-war-has-left-at-least-62-000-dead-by-our-estimate-but-the-true-figure-could-be-far-higher-242073>
"The ongoing war in Sudan has often been overlooked amid higher-profile
conflicts raging across multiple continents. Yet the lack of media and
geopolitical attention to this 18-month-long conflict has not made its
(More...)
The Enduring Magic of the Angel Oak
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:40:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://gardenandgun.com/feature/the-enduring-magic-of-the-angel-oak/
"As a student at the College of Charleston in South Carolina, Samantha Siegel
drove almost every day to Johns Island to sit beneath the Angel Oak—a giant,
ancient live oak whose impossibly arching branches are a testament to many
(More...)
Friday essay: cure or kill? The deadly serious world of poison gardens – and why I planted my own
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:42:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-cure-or-kill-the-deadly-serious-world-of-poison-gardens-and-why-i-planted-my-own-238080>
"Not every plant is your friend. Not every plant is good. I know this because
I’ve been researching the history of poison gardens and have planted a modest
one in my small Sydney backyard.
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A Shark Attack and a Terrorist Bombing: This Is a Love Story
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:43:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.esquire.com/lifestyle/a62480160/boston-marathon-shark-attack-love-story/>
"There's a reason the man and woman sitting on the mangy couch hold hands.
They've endured what you and I have not, and what they’ve endured has led them
to question whether to live. You see it in their faces, in their bearing, in
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Ancient mud reveals Australia’s burning history over the past 130,000 years – and shows a way through our fiery future
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:45:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ancient-mud-reveals-australias-burning-history-over-the-past-130-000-years-and-shows-a-way-through-our-fiery-future-239561>
"Increased land management by Aboriginal people in southeastern Australia
around 6,000 years ago cut forest shrub cover in half, according to our new
study of fossil pollen trapped in ancient mud.
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Doom scrolling
Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:47:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://worksinprogress.co/issue/doom-scrolling/
"We used to play this game in graduate school: find one, lose one.
Find one
referred to finding a lost ancient text, something that we know existed at one
time because other ancient sources talk about it, but which has been lost to
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5 things you can do to end the biodiversity crisis as the world talks about it at COP16
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:00:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/5-things-you-can-do-to-end-the-biodiversity-crisis-as-the-world-talks-about-it-at-cop16-242205>
"The world is charging towards tipping points for species extinctions,
ecosystem collapse and loss of genetic diversity. Crossing these tipping points
will be devastating for nature and human existence alike.
(More...)
Spain floods disaster: death toll rises to 205 as extra troops mobilised
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:01:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/01/more-rain-forecast-as-500-extra-troops-mobilised-in-spanish-flood-disaster>
"The death toll from the floods in Spain this week has risen to 205, as
residents in the Valencia region were warned to brace for more rain and an
additional 1,000 soldiers were earmarked to help with the rescue operations.
(More...)
Revealed: the growing income gap between Europe’s biggest and smallest farms
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:04:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/02/revealed-the-growing-income-gap-between-europes-biggest-and-smallest-farms>
"The income gap between the biggest and smallest farms in Europe has doubled in
the past 15 years and hit record levels at the same time as the number of small
farms has collapsed, a
Guardian analysis of agricultural income data has
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Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers in France
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:07:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/next-generation-farmers-france/
"Before they became farmers, Lore Apesteguy was working at an arts center in
Strasbourg, France, giving tours of exhibitions, and her partner, Alexandre
Chevalier, an engineering graduate, was unhappily employed at a large corporate
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For the love of: A river
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 04:08:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.positive.news/society/for-the-love-of-a-river/
"
The environmentalist and barrister Paul Powlesland made history this summer
when he became the first member of a UK jury to swear an oath on river water.
Powlesland, the co-founder of Lawyers for Nature, explains why he considers the
(More...)
Solar-Powered Generators Are Fueling Hurricane Relief in North Carolina
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:22:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/hurricane-helene-solar-powered-generators/>
"Seventeen days after Hurricane Helene devastated Western North Carolina,
tearing down power lines, destroying water mains and disabling cell phone
towers, the signs of relief were hard to miss.
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‘Relax, nothing is under control’ – and other sentiments that changed how you think
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:23:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/the-most-inspiring-thing-anyone-has-ever-said-to-you/>
"We asked Positive News readers to tell us about the most inspiring things
people have ever said to them.
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EVs for All: How Car Shares Are Making Electric Vehicles Accessible
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:24:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/community-first-electric-car-shares/
"Edwin Lindo used to see new electric vehicle chargers as a sign he was about
to be priced out of his neighborhood. “Communities who have been historically
gentrified, historically marginalized,” he says, “we don’t typically get
(More...)
In 1835, John Batman attempted to make a treaty with Melbourne's Aboriginal owners. Here's what happened
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:25:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-02/batman-treaty-melbourne-aboriginal-victoria-history-colonisation/104199610>
"In 1835, a group of men led by a grazier from Tasmania, John Batman, met with
Kulin leaders in an apparent attempt to lease – or purchase — an extraordinary
area of land stretching from modern-day Melbourne to Geelong.
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Industrial wastelands to wildlife oases: Five nature wins that have actually worked
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:26:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20241024-5-proven-ways-to-reverse-biodiversity-loss>
"There's a treasure trove of ways to save species in decline, and restore their
habitats so they can live safely. In a healthy state, rich and biodiverse
habitats can replenish our water, air, soil and reduce the risk of dangerous
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How Mexico City Averted All-Out Drought
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:28:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2024-10-14/mexico-city-day-zero-never-came-how-the-city-avoided-running-out-of-water>
"As severe drought parched the Valley of Mexico earlier this year, news outlets
began a countdown to a total failure of the water system. Reservoirs more than
100 kilometers away from Mexico City were at dangerously low levels and some
(More...)
Why Does This Building by the Subway Need 193 Parking Spots? (Yes, Exactly 193.)
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:13:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/10/21/upshot/parking-mandates.html>
"The apartment building under construction at 975 Nostrand Avenue in Brooklyn
is the kind of project that city officials and economists say New York needs to
solve the city’s severe housing shortage.
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When Golf Courses Go Wild
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:14:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://thetyee.ca/WhatWorks/2024/10/24/When-Golf-Courses-Go-Wild/
"In the fields beside a suburban lake on Vancouver Island, relics from a past
life are hidden in plain sight. The land, formerly the home of a nine-hole golf
course for more than 50 years, is no longer doused with water every day or
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Furniture of Champions: How Paris Olympics Tables and Chairs Are Finding a Second Life Online
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:16:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.inc.com/brian-contreras/furniture-of-champions-how-paris-olympics-tables-and-chairs-are-finding-a-second-life-online/90985320>
"An eight-foot-tall referee chair. Two conjoined, back-to-back arcade booths. A
bubblegum pink beanbag. On the pages of the Restlos auction house, all this and
more—left over from the Paris Olympics—can be yours. Open to bidders through
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A Yellowstone for Europe? Inside the bold effort to rewild the continent
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:18:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/rewilding-europe-national-park-romania>
"Florin Horia Baros waits outside his two-story, wood-shingle farmhouse in
Sătic, a village in Romania’s Carpathian Mountains, his face like thunder.
Around midnight the farmer was startled by a commotion from the sheds holding
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Maggots to the rescue: innovative food waste solution may help wild fish populations too
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:19:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/11/maggots-to-the-rescue-food-waste-wild-fish>
"A group of young Kenyans are working on an unusual solution to the problems of
food waste and fish feed produced unsustainably from wild-caught fish stocks:
maggots.
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‘SuperLimbs’ could help astronauts recover from falls
Fri, 22 Nov 2024 19:21:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://edition.cnn.com/science/superlimbs-wearable-robotic-limbs-astronauts-hnk-spc/>
"Humans haven’t traveled to the moon since NASA’s Apollo program ended in 1972,
but the Artemis program will soon return humans to the lunar surface, with the
first crewed landing currently slated for 2026.
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Petroleum drilling technology is now making carbon-free power
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:27:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/15/nx-s1-5035523/petroleum-drilling-technology-carbon-free-power>
"There’s a valley in rural southwest Utah that’s become a hub for renewable
energy. Dozens of tall white wind turbines whoosh up in the sky. A sea of solar
panels glistens in the distance.
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Science Announces Positive Preliminary Results For Vision Restoration In Pivotal Clinical Trial
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:31:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://science.xyz/news/primavera-trial-preliminary-results/
"Science Corporation, a leader in brain-computer interface (“BCI”) technology,
has announced the preliminary clinical trials results for its PRIMA retinal
implant. The patients in the trials had lost their central visual field, which
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Spain’s apocalyptic floods show two undeniable truths: the climate crisis is getting worse and Big Oil is killing us
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:32:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/02/spain-apocalyptic-floods-climate-crisis-worse-big-oil-cop29>
"Move on. Nothing to see here. Just another ordinary, everyday apocalypse.
If past experience is any guide, the world’s reaction to the floods in Spain
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“Just the ‘flu” hampers our response to the current Covid pandemic and future pandemics
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:33:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://independentsage.substack.com/p/just-the-flu-hampers-our-response
"The phrase “just the flu” has enraged me since COVID began as it pays neither
SARS-CoV2, nor influenza virus, the respect they deserve.
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Still Plenty of Strange New Worlds for Star Trek to Explore | The Agenda
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 04:36:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2SAb93Cdm0c
"
Star Trek has never been more popular, with five series made since 2018 and
another one focused on Star Fleet around the corner. The continued popularity
of the series remains rooted in its long-standing formula of strong character
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Hey, Chat
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:40:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://slate.com/technology/2024/11/chat-gen-alpha-teens-slang-twitch-streamers.html>
"Shyla Carter was recently beefing with a classmate. The 13-year-old set down
her math homework as she described the issue to her former teacher, JP Peralta.
The miscommunication began in person, she clarified, but quickly trickled
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The World’s Doomsday Plant Vault Gets Thousands of New Seeds
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:41:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/29/world/europe/svalbard-seed-vault-deposit-climate.html?unlocked_article_code=1.WE4.lPjc.vLWLelisgy1K>
"The Svalbard Global Seed Vault, in the far reaches of northern Norway, is
meant to be humanity’s last resort. Imagine it as the world’s doomsday garden
shed: a secure genetic capsule, kept safe in case some catastrophe — a meteor
(More...)
We are in danger of forgetting what the climate crisis means: extinction
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:43:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/03/we-are-in-danger-of-forgetting-what-the-climate-crisis-means-extinction>
"You may have heard of Cop29, the global climate change conference that doesn’t
start until 11 November but has already been generating headlines for weeks.
You are less likely to have heard of Cop16, the international summit on
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Cop16 ends in disarray and indecision despite biodiversity breakthroughs
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:44:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/03/cop16-ends-in-disarry-and-indecision-despite-biodiversity-breakthroughs>
"A global summit on halting the destruction of nature ended in disarray on
Saturday, with some breakthroughs but key issues left unresolved.
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Leading the Charge Against Biodiversity Loss with Innovative Restoration Efforts
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:45:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.decadeonrestoration.org/stories/leading-charge-against-biodiversity-loss-innovative-restoration-efforts>
"In response to the growing crisis of biodiversity loss, The Restoration
Initiative (TRI) is making significant progress in restoring ecosystems and
promoting sustainable land management practices worldwide. This effort comes as
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This mother made six attempts to raise the alarm about her sick toddler. Doctors told her he’d be fine. They were fatally wrong
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 13:47:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/oct/26/mother-toddler-doctors-fatally-wrong>
"On the morning of 30 November 2022, Keri-Sue McManus sat down with her
three-year-old son, Micah, to watch the TV series
Daniel Tiger’s
Neighborhood. A preschool animation about a tiger cub, the show sets out to
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DNA ‘printing press’ could quickly store mountains of data
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:01:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.science.org/content/article/dna-printing-press-could-quickly-store-mountains-data>
"The invention of the printing press and movable type—metal letters that can be
arranged and inked—led to the Renaissance and an explosion of information that
continues to this day. Now, researchers report applying the concept of movable
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Meet the defiant grazier using feral donkeys to regenerate his land at Kachana Station in an 'illegal' experiment
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:03:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-04/grazier-using-wild-donkeys-to-regenerate-land-in-legal-battle/104445766>
'In a remote pocket of the Kimberley, Chris Henggeler has seen scorched dry
earth become a thriving oasis — an extraordinary transformation he credits
partly to a radical experiment with a maligned feral pest.
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RollerCoaster Tycoon at 25: ‘It’s mind-blowing how it inspired me’
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:06:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/games/2024/mar/22/rollercoaster-tycoon-at-25-its-mind-blowing-how-it-inspired-me>
"‘I remember I would rush home from school just to play
RollerCoaster
Tycoon,” recalls John Burton, a senior creative lead at Merlin Entertainments
(the owner of UK-based theme parks including Alton Towers, Chessington World of
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AI overwhelmingly prefers white and male job candidates in new test of resume-screening bias
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:09:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.geekwire.com/2024/ai-overwhelmingly-prefers-white-and-male-job-candidates-in-new-test-of-resume-screening-bias/>
"As employers increasingly use digital tools to process job applications, a new
study from the University of Washington highlights the potential for
significant racial and gender bias when using AI to screen resumes.
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NZ must step up to protect its own oceans to match international commitments made at Commonwealth leaders’ meeting
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:11:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nz-must-step-up-to-protect-its-own-oceans-to-match-international-commitments-made-at-commonwealth-leaders-meeting-242385>
"New Zealand and other Commonwealth nations wrapped up their global meeting in
Samoa last week with a declaration to protect the ocean in the face of severe
climate change, pollution and over-exploitation.
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Moldova votes for president in runoff election as Russia hovers
Sat, 23 Nov 2024 19:12:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/03/moldova-votes-president-unoff-election-as-russia-hovers>
"Moldovans are going to the polls for a second-round vote to choose between the
incumbent pro-EU president, Maia Sandu, and a Russia-friendly challenger.
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In the US, political division can take a significant toll on people’s health. Australia should pay attention
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:02:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/in-the-us-political-division-can-take-a-significant-toll-on-peoples-health-australia-should-pay-attention-242381>
"Stark health disparities exist across the United States. Life expectancy is
lower than in other wealthy countries – and declining. The richest American men
live 15 years longer than their poorest counterparts. The richest American
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Iran arrests woman who stripped in protest at ‘abusive’ dress code policing
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:03:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/03/woman-arrested-in-iran-after-stripping-during-anti-harassment-protest>
"Amnesty International has called on authorities in Iran to “immediately and
unconditionally” release a female student who was arrested after stripping to
her underwear in what the organisation described as a public protest against
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Why do organisations still struggle to protect our data? We asked 50 professionals on the privacy front line
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:03:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-do-organisations-still-struggle-to-protect-our-data-we-asked-50-professionals-on-the-privacy-front-line-236681>
"More of our personal data is now collected and stored online than ever before
in history. The rise of data breaches should unsettle us all.
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Australian supermarket and recycling companies add electric prime movers to their fleets
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:04:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/11/03/australian-supermarket-and-recycling-companies-add-electric-prime-movers-to-their-fleets/>
"More Australian businesses are adopting electric heavy-duty trucks but the
industry still risks missing its emissions reduction target, experts warn.
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Exploring the extraordinary potential (and avoiding the pitfalls) of your local Buy Nothing group
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:05:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/exploring-the-extraordinary-potential-and-avoiding-the-pitfalls-of-your-local-buy-nothing-group-221986>
"You might have heard about your local Buy Nothing Project group on Facebook.
If not, you probably know someone who’s a member. We estimate at least one
million Australians are involved as members or live in households with a member
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VGHF, Libraries Lose Again On DMCA Exemption Request To Preserve Old Video Games
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 04:06:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/10/30/vghf-libraries-lose-again-on-dmca-exemption-request-to-preserve-old-video-games/>
"Another lobbyist win over common sense, it seems. Earlier this year, we
discussed a group of video game preservationists, led by the Video Game History
Foundation, seeking DMCA exemptions that would allow groups to curate,
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‘Two sides of the same coin’: governments stress links between climate and nature collapse
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 12:55:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/04/two-sides-of-the-same-coin-governments-stress-links-between-climate-and-nature-collapse>
"As world leaders gathered in Colombia this week, they also watched for news
from home, where many of the headlines carried the catastrophic consequences of
ecological breakdown. Across the Amazon rainforest and Brazil’s enormous
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European leaders breathe a sigh of relief as pro-EU candidate wins Moldova election
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:02:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.cnbc.com/2024/11/04/pro-western-sandu-claims-victory-in-moldova-election.html>
"European leaders congratulated pro-Western incumbent Maia Sandu on winning a
runoff vote in Moldova’s presidential election over the weekend, with the
result seen as further step on the former Soviet republic’s road to integration
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Pluralistic: Conspiratorialism as a material phenomenon
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:03:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://pluralistic.net/2024/10/29/hobbesian-slop/#cui-bono
'I think it behooves us to be a little skeptical of stories about AI driving
people to believe wrong things and commit ugly actions. Not that I like the AI
slop that is filling up our social media, but when we look at the ways that AI
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ChatGPT Dreams Up Fake Studies, Alaska Cites Them To Support School Phone Ban
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:04:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/10/31/chatgpt-dreams-up-fake-studies-alaska-cites-them-to-support-school-phone-ban/>
"Sometimes I love a good “mashup” story hitting on two of the different themes
we cover here at
Techdirt. This one is especially good: Alaska legislators
relying on fake stats generated by an AI system to justify banning phones in
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Pluralistic: AI's "human in the loop" isn't
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:09:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://pluralistic.net/2024/10/30/a-neck-in-a-noose/#is-also-a-human-in-the-loop>
'AI's ability to make – or assist with – important decisions is fraught: on the
one hand, AI can
often classify things very well, at a speed and scale that
outstrips the ability of any reasonably resourced group of humans. On the other
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Mocagua, Macedonia, El Vergel and Zaragoza Indigenous reserves expanded in Colombian Amazon
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 13:11:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.andesamazonfund.org/news-blog/mocagua-macedonia-el-vergel-and-zaragoza-indigenous-reserves-expanded-in-colombian-amazon/>
"Andes Amazon Fund celebrates the recent joint expansion of the Mocagua,
Macedonia, El Vergel and Zaragoza Indigenous Reserves in the Municipality of
Leticia by Colombia’s National Land Agency. The four reserves are located
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art Puts 490,000 High-Res Images Online & Makes Them Free to Use
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:45:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.openculture.com/2024/11/the-metropolitan-museum-of-art-puts-490000-high-res-images-online.html>
"Update: The Metropolitan Museum of Art has put online 492,000
high-resolution images of artistic works. Even better, the museum has
placed the vast majority of these images into the public domain, meaning
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Eighty years after thousands of Greek Jews were murdered, Thessaloniki’s Holocaust museum is finally set to open
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:47:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Decontamination of landfill waste leads to increase in toxic chemicals, says study
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:49:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/04/decontamination-of-landfill-waste-leads-to-increase-in-toxic-chemicals-says-study>
"Processes intended to decontaminate noxious liquid landfill waste before it
enters rivers and sewers have been found to increase the levels of some of the
worst toxic chemicals, a study has shown.
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Why did so many die in Spain? Because Europe still hasn’t accepted the realities of extreme weather
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:51:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/04/spain-deaths-europe-realities-extreme-weather-flooding>
"At the time of writing, the death toll has risen to 214. Battered cars and
other debris are piled up in the streets, large swaths of Valencia remain
underwater, and Spain is in mourning. On Sunday, anger erupted as the king and
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Degradation of land is threat to human life, Saudi government says
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:53:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/04/degradation-of-land-is-threat-to-human-life-saudi-government-says>
"The degradation of the world’s soils and landscapes is threatening human life,
and must be addressed as a matter of urgency, the government of Saudi Arabia
has said.
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Big companies profit from poverty but aren’t obliged to uphold human rights. International law must change – scholar
Sun, 24 Nov 2024 22:55:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Dams have taken half the water from Australia’s second biggest river – and climate change will make it even worse
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:39:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/dams-have-taken-half-the-water-from-australias-second-biggest-river-and-climate-change-will-make-it-even-worse-242192>
"The largest wetland on Australia’s second longest river, the Murrumbidgee in
the southern Murray-Darling Basin, is drying up. This is bad news for the
plants, animals and people who rely on the vast Lowbidgee Floodplain. So it’s
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Heatwave to turn parts of Australia into ‘one of the hottest places in the world’ this week
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:40:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/04/heatwave-to-turn-parts-of-australia-into-one-of-the-hottest-places-in-the-world-this-week>
"A heatwave is due to strike Australia’s east coast, with temperatures expected
above 40C, making the country’s north “one of the hottest places in the world”
this week, the Bureau of Meteorology has forecast.
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‘Even the worst possible scenario is not actually all that bad.’ Alexei Navalny’s memoir is a testament to resisting authoritarianism
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:42:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Quincy Jones, producer and entertainment powerhouse, dies aged 91
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:44:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/nov/04/quincy-jones-musician-michael-jackson-producer-dies>
"Quincy Jones, a titan of American entertainment who worked with stars from
Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson and Will Smith, has died aged 91.
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Bird flu has been detected in a pig in the US. Why does that matter?
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:44:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/bird-flu-has-been-detected-in-a-pig-in-the-us-why-does-that-matter-242688>
"The United States Department of Agriculture last week reported that a pig on a
backyard farm in Oregon was infected with bird flu.
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Spain floods: searchers scour car parks and malls amid fears death toll will rise
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 04:46:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/04/spain-floods-military-unit-searches-car-parks-and-malls-amid-fears-death-toll-will-rise>
"Hundreds of civil and military emergency workers are searching shopping
centres, garages and underground car parks for more victims of floods in the
Valencia region that have killed at least 214 people, as public anger mounts
(More...)
Five lesser-known Godzilla films to watch before the king of monsters turns 70
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:06:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/five-lesser-known-godzilla-films-to-watch-before-the-king-of-monsters-turns-70-241934>
"Japan’s greatest monster, Godzilla, turns 70 on November 3 2024, the
anniversary of the first movie to feature the character.
Godzilla (1954) was
a stark exercise in processing the trauma of the Nagasaki and Hiroshima
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Germany accuses Russia of ‘massive’ effort to stop Moldovans abroad voting
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:06:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/04/moldova-president-maia-sandu-wins-western-praise-for-election-triumph>
"Germany has condemned what it called “a massive, coordinated attempt” to
prevent Moldovans abroad from voting in the second round of the country’s
presidential election.
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No, you’re not that good at detecting fake videos – 2 misinformation experts explain why and how you can develop the power to resist these deceptions
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:08:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/no-youre-not-that-good-at-detecting-fake-videos-2-misinformation-experts-explain-why-and-how-you-can-develop-the-power-to-resist-these-deceptions-217793>
"Someone following the 2024 presidential election could have seen the following
two videos on social media. One shows a man holding a bin full of mail-in
ballots entering a building. The other, from before Joe Biden withdrew from the
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Quincy Jones obituary
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:09:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2024/nov/04/quincy-jones-obituary
"From the 1980s onwards, Quincy Jones, who has died aged 91, was best known for
his production and arranging work with Michael Jackson, not least because his
efforts on Jackson’s album
Thriller helped make it one of the bestselling
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Guy makes “dodgy e-bike” from 130 used vapes to make point about e-waste
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:11:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://arstechnica.com/gadgets/2024/11/disposable-vapes-from-a-music-festival-can-power-a-beefy-e-bike-20-miles/>
'Disposable vapes are indefensible. Many, or maybe most, of them contain
rechargeable lithium-ion batteries, but manufacturers prefer to sell new ones.
More than 260 million vape batteries are estimated to enter the trash stream
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Cop16: the world’s largest meeting to save nature has ended with no clear path ahead
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 12:18:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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‘It’s kind of whispered in corridors’: women being forced into underground abortion networks in rural NSW, study finds
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:37:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/05/abortion-access-study-rural-new-south-wales-women>
"A small but influential number of medical practitioners who obstruct abortion
care or are uninterested in providing it are leaving women unable to access
abortion in many parts of rural New South Wales, a study has found.
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Editor-In-Chief Of RT, Russia’s Main Propaganda Network, Says Many Of Its Presenters Are AI-Generated – If You Can Believe Her
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:42:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2024/11/04/editor-in-chief-of-rt-russias-main-propaganda-network-says-many-of-its-presenters-are-ai-generated-if-you-can-believe-her/>
"
RT, formerly
Russia Today, has appeared a few times here on
Techdirt. As
the long article about
RT on Wikipedia explains, the TV channel has morphed
from an attempt to create a state-supported international news network along
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I moved to Finland believing it was a progressive dream. It hasn’t turned out that way
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:44:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/04/finland-progressive-rightwing-government>
"Oulu is five hours north from Helsinki by train and a good deal colder and
darker each winter than the Finnish capital. From November to March its 220,000
residents are lucky to see daylight for a couple of hours a day and
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EV “batteries on wheels” could save hundreds of billions in grid costs by 2040, report finds
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:47:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/11/04/ev-batteries-on-wheels-could-save-hundreds-of-billions-in-grid-costs-by-2040-report-finds/>
"A new study from Europe’s clean transport & energy group Transport &
Environment (T&E) has found that using the batteries in electric vehicles (EVs)
to store energy and feed back into the grid could save hundreds of billions of
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It’s not official yet but Mount Fuji gets its trademark snowcap after the longest delay in 130 years
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:48:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/japan-mt-fuji-snowless-climate-change-82e3918efb149a5caf7865eca3c8baf8>
"TOKYO (AP) — Japan’s Mount Fuji finally got its trademark snowcap early on
Wednesday, more than a month after it normally would and after setting a record
for the most-delayed snowfall in 130 years.
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‘I can make a band play like a singer sings’: Quincy Jones shaped our listening for seven decades
Mon, 25 Nov 2024 18:50:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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World’s first wooden satellite launched into space
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:18:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2024/nov/05/worlds-first-wooden-satellite-launched-into-space>
"The world’s first wooden satellite has been launched into space as part of
study on using timber to help reduce the creation of space junk.
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The frozen carbon of the northern permafrost is on the move – we estimated by how much
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:19:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-frozen-carbon-of-the-northern-permafrost-is-on-the-move-we-estimated-by-how-much-242704>
"Among the most rapidly changing parts of our planet are the coldest landscapes
near the top of the globe, just south of the Arctic. This region is warming two
to four times faster than the global average.
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No ban on gas cooktops yet, but new sweetener urges homes to ditch “last appliance”
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:20:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/no-ban-on-gas-cooktops-yet-but-new-sweetener-urges-homes-to-ditch-last-appliance/>
"Victorian households can now apply for a $140 discount on the cost of swapping
out an existing gas stove for an induction cooktop, as the state government
urges households to cut the “last appliance” tethering them to the increasingly
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Vanessa was ‘kidnapped’ by the family policing system aged 10. Now, she’s fighting for other First Nations families
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:21:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Power makers: First Nations leaders take intensive renewable energy training course
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:22:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/power-makers-first-nations-leaders-take-intensive-renewable-energy-training-course/>
"Significant renewable energy resources will be needed to power Australia’s
energy transition, all of which need consent from Traditional Owners.
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Victoria unveils roadmap to electrify bus fleet
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 04:23:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/11/05/victoria-unveils-roadmap-to-electrify-bus-fleet/>
"The Victorian government has launched its official roadmap to electrify the
state’s bus fleet, building on the commitment that all new public transport
buses purchased from July 1, 2025, to be zero emission buses.
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Here’s What the Regenerative Cities of Tomorrow Could Look Like
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:22:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.wired.com/story/heres-what-the-sustainable-cities-of-tomorrow-could-look-like/>
"Cities are never truly complete and done; instead they are always changing,
always evolving. One positive change is the rise of regenerative cities—urban
centers designed to have a restorative relationship with the environment that
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UK maps out pathways to clean grid by 2030: Three-fold increase in wind and solar, and no new nuclear
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:23:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/uk-maps-out-pathways-to-clean-grid-by-2030-three-fold-increase-in-wind-and-solar-and-no-new-nuclear/>
"The system operator for the United Kingdom’s electricity grid has released its
pathways to reach a “clean energy system” by the end of this decade, and it
involves a three-fold increase in wind and solar capacity and a significant
(More...)
Kenya, Uganda cross-border polio vaccination reaches 6.5 million children
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:25:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.afro.who.int/news/kenya-uganda-cross-border-polio-vaccination-reaches-65-million-children>
"Nairobi/Kampala – Between October 3 and 6, 2024, more than 6.5 million
children were vaccinated in a successful synchronized polio campaign between
Kenya and Uganda. This cross-border achievement began with a coordinated launch
(More...)
Vanadium flow battery hopeful says long duration vanadium storage can compete with li-ion on costs
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:26:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/vanadium-flow-battery-hopeful-says-long-duration-vanadium-storage-can-compete-with-li-ion-on-costs/>
"Australian long duration energy storage hopeful VSUN Energy says it can
deliver a grid-scale vanadium flow battery with up to eight hours of storage
capacity that can compete, on costs, with lithium-ion battery products
(More...)
The Interim Government of Bangladesh launches the final phase of the HPV vaccination campaign, targeting over 6.2 million girls, to achieve nationwide coverage
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:27:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.gavi.org/news/media-room/interim-government-bangladesh-launches-final-phase-hpv-vaccination-campaign>
"Dhaka/Geneva 24 October 2024 – The Interim Government of Bangladesh today
launched the final phase of its human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign
in Barishal, Chattogram, Khulna, Mymensingh, Rajshahi, Sylhet and Rangpur
(More...)
Nearly all of US states are facing droughts, an unprecedented number
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:28:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/05/states-drought-climate-crisis>
"Every US state except Alaska and Kentucky is facing drought, an unprecedented
number, according to the US Drought Monitor.
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Car rental giant to add 27 Hyundai Ioniq EVs to Australian car fleet
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:07:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/11/06/car-rental-giant-to-add-27-hyundai-ioniq-evs-to-australian-car-fleet/>
"Global car rental giant Europcar is to add 270 Hyundai Ioniq electric vehicles
(EVs) to its rental locations across Australia in what it says is the biggest
Australian EV deployment in its history.
(More...)
Nothing exists in a vacuum
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:08:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.unicef.org/afghanistan/stories/nothing-exists-vacuum
"It is a well-known truism that nothing exists in a vacuum – including polio.
Its spread and containment are closely bound with hygiene practices, adequate
sanitation and access to clean water. Alongside ensuring that children are in
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Britain has closed its eyes to long Covid – which means it will ravage even more lives and livelihoods
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:10:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/oct/30/britain-long-covid-lives-us-boosters>
"Trust me, no one, even in public health or medicine, wants to talk or think
about Covid-19. The trauma of those pandemic years is burnt into our minds.
But, whether we want to deal with it or not, Covid-19 is still affecting all of
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How Madagascar is rising to the challenge of vaccinating its unprotected kids
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:12:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.gavi.org/vaccineswork/how-madagascar-rising-challenge-vaccinating-unprotected-kids>
"Despite progress, the challenge of reaching Madagascar’s more than one million
unvaccinated children remains immense.
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‘Not just a museum’: Kenya’s seed bank offers unexpected lifeline for farmers
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:14:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2024/oct/31/kenya-national-gene-bank-farmers-indigenous-crops-seeds-food-insecurity>
"On a winding road in the densely forested Kikuyu highlands of south-central
Kenya lies a nondescript government building: the Genetic Resources Research
Institute. Opened in 1988, during the country’s “green revolution”, this
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All aboard the sparkling railway breaking new ground for East Africa
Tue, 26 Nov 2024 19:15:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/c70z109nnk4o
'Shaped and coloured like the country’s rare gemstone, tanzanite, the sparkling
new railway terminal in Dar es Salaam is a symbol of Tanzania’s transport
ambitions.
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Online database features more than 180,000 specimens of Hawaiian plants
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:36:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.hawaiinewsnow.com/2024/03/22/online-database-features-more-than-180000-specimens-hawaiian-plants/>
"HONOLULU (
HawaiiNewsNow) - You can now explore Hawaii’s stunning collection
of flora without ever leaving your computer.
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Only 25% of older Queenslanders are aware of the risks heatwaves put on their health – new study
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:37:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The extreme floods which devastated Spain are hitting more often. Is Australia ready for the next one?
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:38:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-extreme-floods-which-devastated-spain-are-hitting-more-often-is-australia-ready-for-the-next-one-242686>
"Spain is still reeling from recent floods in the Valencia region. In some
areas, a year’s worth of rain fell in a single day. Sudden torrents raced
through towns and cities. Over 200 people are dead. Rapid analysis suggests
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Fear triumphs over hope as Trump wins the presidency – how did it happen?
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:40:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/06/how-trump-won-us-election-president>
"Sometimes fear triumphs over hope.
Donald Trump’s shocking victory in the 2016 US presidential election was
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United States Announces Nearly $2.1 Billion in Humanitarian Assistance at the 79th UN General Assembly
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:42:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.state.gov/united-states-announces-nearly-2-1-billion-in-humanitarian-assistance-at-the-79th-un-general-assembly/>
"At the 79th UN General Assembly, the United States announced nearly $2.1
billion in humanitarian assistance to address the unprecedented level of
humanitarian needs globally. This funding supports critical and life-saving
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The fake election bomb threats caused chaos online. It’s a perfect breeding ground for conspiracies
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 04:43:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-fake-election-bomb-threats-caused-chaos-online-its-a-perfect-breeding-ground-for-conspiracies-241785>
"In the 2020 US elections, Joe Biden’s win against Donald Trump prompted the
Trump campaign to file more than 60 lawsuits challenging the result, mostly
focusing on swing states.
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Heat from sewers, tube and Thames could soon warm London buildings
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:14:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2024/nov/06/london-heat-network-low-carbon-heating-westminster>
"About 1,000 London buildings including the Houses of Parliament and the
National Gallery could soon be warmed by low-carbon heat sourced from the River
Thames, London Underground and sewer networks.
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‘Ecosystems are collapsing’: one of Australia’s longest rivers has lost more than half its water in one section, research shows
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:15:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/07/ecosystems-are-collapsing-one-of-australias-longest-rivers-has-lost-more-than-half-its-water-in-one-section-research-shows>
"A section of one of Australia’s longest rivers, the Murrumbidgee, lost more
than half of its water over a 30-year period due to dams and other diversions,
according to new research.
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Rio Tinto to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks in giant Mongolia mine
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:16:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2024/11/06/rio-tinto-to-trial-battery-swap-technology-for-electric-trucks-in-giant-mongolia-mine/>
"Mining giant Rio Tinto says it will partner with China’s State Power
Investment Corporation (SPIC) to demonstrate battery swap electric haul truck
technology at the giant Oyu Tolgoi copper mine in Mongolia.
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Are you OK? World teeters on brink as Trump and cronies prepare to flood the zone with shit
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:17:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/are-you-ok-world-teeters-on-brink-as-trump-and-cronies-prepare-to-flood-the-zone-with-shit/>
"Are you OK? It seems an important question as the unhinged and unrestrained
president Donald Trump is swept back into power and the world contemplates the
implications for the climate, for civil discourse, for women, for minorities,
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COP16 - New Marine Protected Area is a 'victory for Puerto Ricans'
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:18:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://oceanographicmagazine.com/news/cop16-small-but-mighty-mpa-is-a-victory-for-puerto-rico/>
"Bringing a 16-year fight for increased conservation efforts across northern
Puerto Rico’s coastal coral reefs to a triumphant conclusion, local communities
are celebrating the creation of a new and vital Marine Protected Area (MPA)
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Trump’s return is a catastrophe for climate and US energy transition, and China wins the cleantech race
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 12:19:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/trumps-return-is-a-catastrophe-for-climate-and-us-energy-transition-and-china-wins-the-cleantech-race/>
"The re-election of Donald Trump as US president – a charlatan, fool, felon and
climate denier captured and paid for by the fossil fuel cartel – is a bitter
irony after the devastating climate-change driven floods that smashed parts of
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Thailand’s budding mangrove restoration plans spark both hope and concern
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:31:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/10/thailands-budding-mangrove-restoration-plans-spark-both-hope-and-concern/>
"BANGKOK, Thailand — Standing on a coastal boardwalk overlooking the upper Gulf
of Thailand, Wisut Leksomboon points to two mature mangrove trees whose
branches intertwine like lovers’ limbs.
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No Matter Who Wins, the Real Work of Sustainability Will Continue
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:33:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/no-matter-who-wins-sustainability-energy/>
"Radically innovative geothermal plants in Nevada and Utah. A big bet on
nuclear power from the world’s biggest companies. A 50 percent increase in
electric car sales in Europe, a fully renewable month in the Canary Islands, a
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Pronghorn Success! And Other Yellowstone Wildlife We’re Protecting
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:34:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npca.org/articles/4766-pronghorn-success-and-other-yellowstone-wildlife-we-re-protecting>
"Pronghorn can run at 30 mph indefinitely with top speeds pushing 60 mph,
making the species the fastest land mammal in North America. While their
sprinting may be Olympic-medal-worthy, their ability to jump over fences that
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A Radical Approach to Flooding in England: Give Land Back to the Sea
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:36:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/10/22/world/europe/uk-steart-marshes-carbon-climate-change-flooding.html>
"The rain has fallen for what feels like two years straight: in drizzles, in
showers and, with troubling regularity, in downpours. The weather has always
been Britain’s favorite topic of conversation. The clouds are familiar.
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The Cuyahoga River was so polluted, it used to catch fire. Now it's making a comeback
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:38:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2024/10/12/nx-s1-5123532/cuyahoga-river-cleanup-sturgeon-cleveland-ohio>
"About a mile from Cleveland’s Lake Erie shore, in a stretch of water once
among America’s most polluted, a team of conservationists just released a few
dozen lake sturgeon into the Cuyahoga River. Each of the armor-plated fry —
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Cheap Solar Panels Are Changing the World
Wed, 27 Nov 2024 18:40:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theatlantic.com/science/archive/2024/10/solar-power-energy-revolution-global-south/680351/?gift=1wJJOWpbGcy0FRPza_6RtAO8_T0Gd-v3kZMlfgutBvw>
"Last month, an energy think tank released some rare good news for the climate:
The world is on track to install 29 percent more solar capacity this year than
it did the year before, according to a report from Ember. “In a single year, in
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How to restore a landscape
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:27:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.cam.ac.uk/stories/how-to-restore-a-landscape
"Biodiversity, climate stability and people’s relationship with nature have all
declined in recent decades. To fulfil the EU’s new Nature Restoration Law,
which requires the restoration of 20% of Europe’s degraded land and sea by
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Tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could raise €64bn a year – study
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:28:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/oct/17/tax-on-europes-frequent-flyers-could-raise-64bn-a-year-study>
"A “jet-setter” tax on Europe’s frequent flyers could slow global heating and
raise €64bn (£54bn) a year at no extra cost to most people, a report has found.
(More...)
Travelling the Buffalo road: Indigenous nations are rematriating bison to the prairies
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:29:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://thenarwhal.ca/indigenous-rematriation-buffalo-grasslands/
"Grey clouds loom overhead as a group from the Montana First Nation rides in
the back of a pickup truck, sailing through a sea of prairie gold with their
gaze fixated on a herd of Buffalo.
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Plastic pollution is changing entire Earth system, scientists find
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:31:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/07/plastic-pollution-is-changing-entire-earth-system-scientists-find>
"Plastic pollution is changing the processes of the entire Earth system,
exacerbating climate change, biodiversity loss, ocean acidification, and the
use of freshwater and land, according to scientific analysis.
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US power grid added battery equivalent of 20 nuclear reactors in past four years
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:33:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/oct/24/power-grid-battery-capacity-growth>
"Faced with worsening climate-driven disasters and an electricity grid
increasingly supplied by intermittent renewables, the US is rapidly installing
huge batteries that are already starting to help prevent power blackouts.
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Coral bleaching study off One Tree Island finds 'shocking' damage, but some signs of regrowth
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 02:33:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-05/great-barrier-reef-coral-bleaching-one-tree-island-widespread/104533034>
"One hundred kilometres off the central Queensland coast, at the southern end
of the Great Barrier Reef, lies a tiny island paradise.
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What can sport fans do if their team, or league, is being sportswashed?
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:23:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-can-sport-fans-do-if-their-team-or-league-is-being-sportswashed-241793>
"As sport and politics are ever more intertwined in 2024, so too are the number
of nations and organisations turning to “sportswashing”.
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Branching out: the Sydney street libraries where neighbours swap plants instead of books
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:25:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/nov/08/sydney-plant-libraries-exchange-croydon-park-hurlstone-park>
"Tri-coloured frangipani cuttings. A blueberry plant. Daisies and begonias,
oregano and basil. And a lawn edger that was snapped up in a jiffy.
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Ethnicity is a useful shortcut for identifying need – without it, targeting public services will get harder
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:27:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ethnicity-is-a-useful-shortcut-for-identifying-need-without-it-targeting-public-services-will-get-harder-239388>
"The government’s recent directive that public services should be prioritised
“on the basis of need, not race” will make it harder and more time consuming to
reach New Zealanders with higher needs.
(More...)
Countdown at 50: the powerful, messy and sexy music show that changed Australia
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:30:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2024/nov/07/abc-countdown-50-years-on-anniversary-shows>
"At 6.30pm on this day in 1974,
Countdown made its television debut. Perhaps
it didn’t change Australia overnight – that really happened on 1 March 1975,
when Skyhooks heralded the dawn of colour transmission in Australia with a
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Quirky hotel becomes world's largest building shaped like a chicken
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:32:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.guinnessworldrecords.com/news/commercial/2024/11/quirky-hotel-becomes-worlds-largest-building-shaped-like-a-chicken>
'In the quiet town of Campuestohan, located in Negros Occidental, Philippines,
stands a very unique and equally enormous landmark - a building shaped like a
giant chicken!
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We built a tiny electronic nose that can beat a mouse at its own game
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 08:34:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-built-a-tiny-electronic-nose-that-can-beat-a-mouse-at-its-own-game-243020>
"Imagine a robot that can detect scents in the air and track down their sources
as efficiently as a dog or a mouse. If realised, it could detect small
wildfires in dense forests, find people buried in debris after an earthquake,
(More...)
Melbourne’s Capitol Theatre turns 100. A look back at the radical Modernist marvel that almost met an early end
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 21:58:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Why has Germany’s government collapsed and what happens next?
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:00:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/07/why-germany-government-collapsed-what-happens-next>
"Germany’s three-way coalition, the “traffic light” alliance of centre-left
Social Democrats (SPD), Greens and free-market liberal Free Democratic party
(FDP), has collapsed after three years, following a lengthy dispute over how to
(More...)
A Donald Trump presidency is bad for climate action, but Australia should get on with the job
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:00:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-donald-trump-presidency-is-bad-for-climate-action-but-australia-should-get-on-with-the-job-242779>
"Donald Trump’s triumph over Kamala Harris in the US presidential election
matters for many reasons, but especially climate change.
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Russia strikes Kyiv in huge drone attack hours after Trump win
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:02:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/07/russia-strikes-kyiv-huge-drone-attack-trump-win>
"Russia has carried out a massive drone attack on Kyiv, and killed four people
in a strike on a hospital in Zaporizhzhia, hours after Donald Trump’s victory
in the US presidential election.
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Trump’s economic vision is no longer a ‘maybe’. Here’s what it might mean for Australia and the world
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:03:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/trumps-economic-vision-is-no-longer-a-maybe-heres-what-it-might-mean-for-australia-and-the-world-243024>
"For months, experts and commentators have been weighing up what the possible
return of Donald Trump might mean for financial markets and the global economy.
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Leaders urge stronger action to defend Europe after Trump’s re-election
Thu, 28 Nov 2024 22:04:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2024/nov/07/european-leaders-struggle-for-show-of-unity-in-wake-of-trump-victory>
"European leaders have called for stronger action to defend their continent and
support Ukraine, in a show of unity after Donald Trump won re-election to the
White House for a second term that is likely to prove a major challenge for the
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Australian kids under 16 will soon be banned from social media – but parents still don’t know which apps are out
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:00:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australian-kids-under-16-will-soon-be-banned-from-social-media-but-parents-still-dont-know-which-apps-are-out-243138>
"Prime Minister Anthony Albanese today announced the age limit for his
government’s controversial social media ban: children under 16. He plans to
take the proposal to a virtual meeting of national cabinet on Friday.
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Wind-driven wildfire rages in California with scores of homes charred
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:01:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/07/california-wildfire-evacuations>
"A wind-driven wildfire roared through rural and residential communities
north-west of Los Angeles, charring more than 20,500 acres and leveling scores
of homes.
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Electric vehicles in Africa: what’s needed to grow the sector
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:02:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/electric-vehicles-in-africa-whats-needed-to-grow-the-sector-236818>
"In sub-Saharan Africa, high levels of particulate matter (PM2.5) pollution
from vehicle tailpipe emissions cause poor health, developmental stunting, and
even death. Vehicle emissions also contribute to global warming.
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Nuclear waste management could add billions to electricity supply costs
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:03:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/nuclear-waste-management-could-add-billions-to-electricity-supply-costs/>
"Handling and storing nuclear waste could add significant costs to Australia’s
future energy bills, an inquiry has heard, with Canada set to spend $26 billion
to safely store depleted fuel from its reactors.
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"Paddington in Peru" is another heart-warming and humorous tale of kindness, community and family
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:04:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/paddington-in-peru-is-another-heart-warming-and-humorous-tale-of-kindness-community-and-family-243217>
"The little bear with a taste for marmalade sandwiches is back on the big
screen, this time embarking on an adventure back to his South American homeland
of Peru and, ultimately, to himself.
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10 reasons why Donald Trump can’t derail global climate action
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 04:05:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/10-reasons-why-donald-trump-cant-derail-global-climate-action/>
"If you care about saving Earth from catastrophe, you might be feeling a little
down about the re-election of Donald Trump as United States president.
Undeniably, his return to the White House is a real setback for climate action.
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Sustainable Plastic Solutions becomes world leader in farm waste recycling
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:01:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-11-09/sustainable-plastics-solutions-farm-plastic-recycling-startup/104333916>
'Every morning, Elisha and Matt Nettleton leave their small country town to
tackle a massive plastic problem that for decades has been buried deep
underground.
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How our regions can help make Australia’s growing cities more sustainable
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:04:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-our-regions-can-help-make-australias-growing-cities-more-sustainable-240330>
"The way we organise our cities and regions creates problems everywhere. We’re
facing difficult and polluting drives to work, a lack of affordable housing,
and urban designs that lead to car dependency and are bad for our health.
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The scientist who tested his revolutionary medicine on his own brain cancer: ‘It seemed worth it to give it a crack’
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:07:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/nov/03/brainstorm-richard-scolyer-book-interview-brain-cancer>
"Richard Scolyer was fully engaged in the business of living when he suddenly
received a death sentence. A person more alive would be hard to find. As an
endurance athlete competing across the globe, he was in peak physical
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Governments are pushing teen social media bans – but behind the scenes is a messy fight over science
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:09:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/governments-are-pushing-teen-social-media-bans-but-behind-the-scenes-is-a-messy-fight-over-science-241684>
"As governments worldwide move to restrict teenagers’ access to smartphones and
social media, a fierce scientific debate has erupted over whether these digital
technologies actually harm young people’s mental health.
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‘Essential to act now’ to prevent chaotic climate breakdown, warns UN chief
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:13:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/08/antonio-guterres-cop29-climate-breakdown-tipping-points-fossil-fuels-finance-aoe>
"The world is still underestimating the risk of catastrophic climate breakdown
and ecosystem collapse, the UN secretary general has warned in the run-up to
Cop29, acknowledging that the rise in global heating is on course to soar past
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The Best Inventions of 2024
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 11:16:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://time.com/collection/best-inventions-2024/
200 innovations changing how we live
Via
What Could Go Right? Don’t Freak Out. Show Up.
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BYD Is Winning the Global Race to Make Cheaper EVs
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:14:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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‘A catastrophe’: Why world’s largest inland water body could disappear and what it says about climate change
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:15:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sustainability/sustainability-caspian-sea-cop-climate-change-4707106>
"BAKU, Azerbaijan: On a summer weekend afternoon, a keen crowd of sunchasers
descend on Buzovna beach, not far from Baku on the Absheron Peninsula.
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‘Nobody should have to choose whether to feed or read’
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:16:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/nobody-should-have-to-choose-whether-to-feed-or-read/>
"They can turn a dull commute into a fight of fantasy, help foster friendship
or deepen the bond between parent and child. Books pack an undeniably mighty
transformative punch, one that is bringing a positive plot twist to a narrative
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Physicists discover first “black hole triple”
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:18:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mit.edu/2024/physicists-discover-first-black-hole-triple-1023>
"Many black holes detected to date appear to be part of a pair. These binary
systems comprise a black hole and a secondary object — such as a star, a much
denser neutron star, or another black hole — that spiral around each other,
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How giant rodents could rat on wildlife traffickers
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:19:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://edition.cnn.com/science/giant-african-rat-wildlife-traffickers-spc/>
"While the jury is still out on whether or not the African giant pouched rat is
cute, it’s harder to deny the impressive power of its nose.
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Edit -kill- the messenger
Fri, 29 Nov 2024 20:20:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.science.org/content/article/buoyed-milestone-clinical-result-rna-editing-poised-treat-diseases>
"Monica Coenraads admits that as a first-time parent who hadn’t spent much time
around children, she was slow to notice that something was wrong with her
daughter, Chelsea. By the time Chelsea was 1 year old, however, her development
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Australian COVID inquiry promotes “let it rip,” denounces public health measures
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:21:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2024/11/02/wiuv-n02.html
"The report of a government commissioned inquiry into Australia’s response to
the COVID-19 pandemic was released on Tuesday.
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GMOs could reboot chestnut trees
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:22:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/10/23/1105275/gmo-chestnut-trees-american-castanea-genetics-revival/>
"Under a slice-of-heaven sky, 150 acres of rolling green hills stretch off into
the distance. About a dozen people—tree enthusiasts, conservationists, research
biologists, biotech entrepreneurs, and a venture capitalist in long socks and a
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Saving the planet, one magic trick at a time
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:24:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/saving-the-planet-one-magic-trick-at-a-time/>
"For 34-year-old Megan Swann, turning magic into something green was trickier
than it first appeared. “You soon realise when you’re working as a magician and
doing parties that no one wants to hear about deforestation while performing
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Meet the first star system to “solve” the 3-body problem
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:26:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://bigthink.com/starts-with-a-bang/planet-orbiting-3-stars/
"How many stars can a planet successfully orbit before gravitational
interactions compel it to be ejected? For a long time, we had only our own
Solar System to look to for actual data, as we were the only star we knew of
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UK student invents repairable kettle that anyone can fix
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:27:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2024/nov/09/uk-student-invents-repairable-kettle-that-anyone-can-fix>
"Gabriel Kay really understands his target audience. As a student of industrial
and product design at De Montfort University, he focused on the kettle.
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Luxuriate in the season: five reasons to enjoy a long festive period
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 03:28:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/luxuriate-in-the-season-five-reasons-to-enjoy-a-long-festive-period/>
"Many of us have long suspected Christmas creep – the festive season beginning
earlier every year – to be real, and now it’s been proven.
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In Kenya, a river restoration initiative pays for itself, and then some
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:21:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2024/10/in-kenya-a-river-restoration-initiative-pays-for-itself-and-then-some/>
"NAIROBI — The water supply for Nairobi’s five million people — and four
million others besides — depends on the Tana river, which flows for 1,000 km
from the Aberdare mountains to the Indian Ocean. The decades-long spread of
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Has plastic pollution reached its tipping point?
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:22:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/has-plastic-pollution-reached-its-tipping-point/>
"It’s all over our homes, in the clothes on our backs, and is vital to the
operation of global trade, including the food system. Yet plastic – once hailed
as a miracle material – is now causing enormous damage to the environment, not
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How a breakthrough gene-editing tool will help the world cope with climate change
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:23:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.technologyreview.com/2024/11/02/1106579/how-a-breakthrough-gene-editing-tool-will-help-the-world-cope-with-climate-change/>
"Jennifer Doudna, one of the inventors of the breakthrough gene-editing tool
CRISPR, says the technology will help the world grapple with the growing risks
of climate change by delivering crops and animals better suited to hotter,
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‘It does not have to be this way’: the radical optimism of David Graeber
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:24:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2024/nov/07/david-graeber-optimistic-anarchist-rebecca-solnit>
"David Graeber was a joyful, celebratory person. An enthusiast, voluble, on
fire with the possibilities in the ideas and ideologies he wrestled with. Every
time we met – from New Haven in the early 00s to London a few years before his
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Solar power is turning the tide on energy inequality in the Amazon
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:27:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://dialogue.earth/en/energy/solar-power-is-turning-the-tide-on-energy-inequality-in-the-amazon/>
"At the height of the day, the relentless sun and heat of the Amazon plunge the
village of Piyulaga into a sleepy silence. Those who aren’t fishing or
harvesting manioc in the distance find refuge in the shade of thatched huts,
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'Sin City could be called Solar City': How Las Vegas is going green
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 12:27:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.co.uk/future/article/20241101-how-las-vegas-is-becoming-a-sustainable-city>
'Las Vegas is notorious for bright lights, excess and hedonism. But America's
playground – or to use its better-known nickname, Sin City – is going green.
From water conservation and waste management to solar power, the city has
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A second high court rules that Japan’s ban on same-sex marriage is unconstitutional
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:32:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/japan-same-sex-marriage-court-ruling-6005ae890fdc7fd176ce72b57a1f7d99>
"TOKYO (AP) — A second Japanese high court ruled Wednesday that the
government’s policy against same-sex marriage is unconstitutional, the latest
in a series of decisions upholding plaintiffs’ demands for marriage equality.
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The $1,000 Wheelchair
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:33:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://newmobility.com/not-a-wheelchair/
"Tanner Green is concerned about the tiny aluminum plugs left behind when you
cut 30 holes in the seat rail of a wheelchair. The cutting is done by an
enormous robotic laser controlled by a computer model. A tech feeds a 20-foot
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Oman: New Social Security Law Step in the Right Direction
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:37:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.hrw.org/news/2024/10/23/oman-new-social-security-law-step-right-direction>
"(Beirut) – Oman has a new social protection law that paves the way for a
universal social security system, Human Rights Watch said today. If effectively
and fairly implemented, this law could realize socioeconomic rights of Omani
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Australia to slash $10 billion off student debt amid cost of living pressures
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:38:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.reuters.com/world/asia-pacific/australia-slash-a16-billion-off-student-debt-amid-cost-living-pressures-2024-11-02/>
'SYDNEY, Nov 3 (Reuters) - Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese said on
Sunday that his government planned to cut student loans for around three
million Australians by 20%, wiping off around A$16 billion ($10 billion) in
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‘Historic development’ in Thailand as it moves to end statelessness for nearly 500,000 people
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:47:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://news.un.org/en/story/2024/11/1156396
"In a landmark move towards ending statelessness, Thailand’s cabinet has
approved an accelerated pathway to permanent residency and nationality for
nearly half a million stateless people, marking one of the region’s most
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Going Big on Biodiversity
Sat, 30 Nov 2024 18:48:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nature.org/en-us/magazine/magazine-articles/large-scale-biodiversity-loss-solutions-examples/>
"Every fall in the mountains of western Mexico, the trees start to come alive.
In the high-altitude forests of Michoacán and the state of Mexico, monarch
butterflies arrive—slowly at first, then eventually by the millions. In time,
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How wasted heat from our bodies could generate green energy
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 03:58:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-wasted-heat-from-our-bodies-could-generate-green-energy-242748>
"If you’ve ever seen yourself through a thermal imaging camera, you’ll know
that your body produces lots of heat. This is in fact a waste product of our
metabolism. Every square foot of the human body gives off heat equivalent to
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Fifty-year extension for one of Australia’s biggest CO₂ emitters likely after WA ditches emissions-reduction rules
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 03:59:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2024/nov/11/fifty-year-extension-for-one-of-australias-biggest-co2-emitters-likely-after-wa-ditches-emissions-reduction-rules>
"The Western Australian Labor government appears all but certain to give one of
Australia’s biggest greenhouse gas emitters the green light to operate until
2070 after it announced it would abolish state emissions-reduction
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Extreme weather has already cost vulnerable island nations US$141 billion – or about US$2,000 per person
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 04:00:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/extreme-weather-has-already-cost-vulnerable-island-nations-us-141-billion-or-about-us-2-000-per-person-242640>
"Two years ago, when the curtain fell on the COP27 summit in Sharm El Sheikh,
Egypt, developing nations on the frontline of climate change had something
meaningful to celebrate.
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In your face: our acceptance of facial recognition technology depends on who is doing it – and where
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 04:01:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Why is there no official memorial in Australia to citizens who fought and died in the Spanish civil war?
Sun, 1 Dec 2024 04:02:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/nov/11/australia-citizens-spanish-civil-war-no-official-memorial>
"This Remembrance Day consider a photograph and the story it holds about
Australians whose war service has largely been deliberately overlooked or
forgotten by the tellers of this country’s martial history.
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