Glass Wings Blog: April 2025
How to Save a Democracy
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 11:59:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.foreignaffairs.com/united-states/how-save-democracy-trump
"The first few weeks of Donald Trump’s second presidency have accelerated a
process of democratic erosion in the United States. In just two months, the
president and his allies have issued executive orders of dubious
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Gridlock: It’s time rethink the grid, make it local, and fit for consumers
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 12:00:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/gridlock-its-time-rethink-the-grid-make-it-local-and-fit-for-consumers/>
"Last week, we saw a perfect illustration of the disconnect between consumers
and the electricity sector management: In response to the announcement of the
next round of electricity bill increases, consumers were told to “shop around”!
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When Google Assistant is phased out, what happens to our smart speakers?
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 12:01:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.androidpolice.com/state-of-smart-speakers-dc-google-assistant/>
"By the end of 2025, Google Assistant will no longer be available on mobile
devices. The tech giant is retiring Google Assistant whether you like it or not
and isn't stopping at phones and tablets. Cars, headphones, and smartwatches
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Why we’re no longer doing April Fools’ Day
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 12:03:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.malwarebytes.com/blog/personal/2025/03/why-were-no-longer-doing-april-fools-day>
"The internet is filled with falsehoods.
We’re forever investigating new scams here at
Malwarebytes, and so we get how
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Tiny Trackers Are Revealing the Secret Lives of Tens of Thousands of Birds
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 12:04:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.smithsonianmag.com/science-nature/tens-of-thousands-of-tiny-tags-are-revealing-the-secret-lives-of-birds-180985022/>
"Well before ornithologist Lucas Berrigan embraced technology to find out where
birds travel around the world, he started bird-watching around his home. At
around 10 years old, anytime he heard a new call in Nova Scotia, he’d search
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The best space telescope you never heard of just shut down
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 12:04:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-best-space-telescope-you-never-heard-of-just-shut-down-253343>
"On Thursday 27 March, the European Space Agency (ESA) sent its last messages
to the Gaia Spacecraft. They told Gaia to shut down its communication systems
and central computer and said goodbye to this amazing space telescope.
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Hosting the UN climate summit is far from ‘madness’ – here’s how Australia stands to benefit
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 19:44:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/hosting-the-un-climate-summit-is-far-from-madness-heres-how-australia-stands-to-benefit-253423>
"Opposition Leader Peter Dutton would withdraw Australia’s bid to co-host next
year’s global climate summit if the Coalition wins the federal election.
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grentperez: the gen Z crooner who started on YouTube at 13 – and now sings to millions
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 19:47:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/mar/31/grentperez-the-gen-z-crooner-who-started-on-youtube-at-13-and-now-sings-to-millions>
"It’s 10.30am in the western Sydney suburb of St Clair, the sky low and white
and muggy. Grant Perez is posing with his car as the
Guardian’s photographer
snaps away. It’s not uncommon to see rappers and pop idols draping themselves
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Marine Le Pen’s victim narrative is already being constructed – but there are ways to stop her criminal conviction benefitting her
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 19:48:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/marine-le-pens-victim-narrative-is-already-being-constructed-but-there-are-ways-to-stop-her-criminal-conviction-benefitting-her-253469>
"Marine Le Pen, figurehead of France’s Rassemblement National (RN), one of the
most established far-right parties in Europe, has been found guilty of
embezzling funds from the European parliament.
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Israel killed 15 Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers one by one, says UN
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 19:50:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/mar/31/israel-killed-15-palestinian-paramedics-and-rescue-workers-one-by-one-says-un>
"Fifteen Palestinian paramedics and rescue workers, including at least one
United Nations employee, were killed by Israeli forces “one by one” and buried
in a mass grave eight days ago in southern Gaza, the UN has said.
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Flawed medical studies can end up in doctors’ advice. We developed a tool to stop it
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 19:51:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/flawed-medical-studies-can-end-up-in-doctors-advice-we-developed-a-tool-to-stop-it-253213>
"Good health care depends on evidence-based clinical practice guidelines. They
translate the best available research into recommendations that shape
diagnosis, treatment, and prevention strategies.
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Honest Government Ad | Canada Election 2025
Tue, 1 Apr 2025 19:52:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wT_n4Khmq0o
"The Government of Not-America has made an ad ahead of the coming election, and
it’s surprisingly honest and informative."
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From trading nutrients to storing carbon: 5 things you didn’t know about our underground fungi
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 03:27:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/from-trading-nutrients-to-storing-carbon-5-things-you-didnt-know-about-our-underground-fungi-252184>
"If you’re walking outdoors, chances are something remarkable is happening
under your feet. Vast fungal networks are silently working to keep ecosystems
alive.
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Zeekr announces world first 1,200 kW ultra-fast charger, trumping BYD’s megawatt milestone
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 03:28:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://thedriven.io/2025/04/01/zeekr-announces-world-first-1200-kw-ultra-fast-charger-trumping-byds-megawatt-milestone/>
"The battle for size and capacity is well and truly under way. Last month,
Chinese car and battery giant BYD announced a game-changer for the EV industry
with its 1,000 kW charging system that it says will add 400 km of range in just
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Water cooperation is essential when countries share lakes and rivers – yet it’s been deteriorating in many places, with serious consequences
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 03:29:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/water-cooperation-is-essential-when-countries-share-lakes-and-rivers-yet-its-been-deteriorating-in-many-places-with-serious-consequences-251864>
"Just over half the world’s population shares a river or lake basin with at
least one other country. To sustainably manage those water resources for the
health of people, ecosystems and economies, neighboring countries must work
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Letters from an American: March 31, 2025
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 03:31:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-31-2025
"On April 1, 1861, Secretary of State William Henry Seward wrote an astonishing
letter to President Abraham Lincoln. Less than a month after Lincoln had taken
office, Seward had little faith in the apparently uneducated president from the
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Trump’s America is facing an Andrew Jackson moment – and it’s bad news for the constitution
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 03:33:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/trumps-america-is-facing-an-andrew-jackson-moment-and-its-bad-news-for-the-constitution-253047>
"How do you deal with an American president who does not obey the US
constitution? The question has arisen because the recent episode where
deportation flights carrying Venezuelans were dispatched to El Salvador,
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“You’re Here Because of Your Tattoos”
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 03:37:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.motherjones.com/politics/2025/03/trump-el-salvador-venezulea-deportation-prison-cecot-bukele/>
"On Friday, March 14, Arturo Suárez Trejo called his wife, Nathali Sánchez,
from an immigration detention center in Texas. Suárez, a 33-year-old native of
Caracas, Venezuela, explained that his deportation flight had been delayed. He
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AI is for the birds: How machine learning can help predict and manage avian flu outbreaks
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 12:09:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/ai-is-for-the-birds-how-machine-learning-can-help-predict-and-manage-avian-flu-outbreaks-252550>
"The active and ongoing global spread of avian influenza virus has impacted
more than 14 million birds in Canada and 160 million in the USA.
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Prado Library Digitizes and Publishes 11,500 Art Publications Online
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 12:10:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.codart.nl/publications/prado-library-digitizes-and-publishes-11500-art-publications-online/>
"The Museo del Prado has digitized its library collection and now offers free
online access to more than 11,500 publications from the late fifteenth century
to the early twentieth century.
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Climate change isn’t fair but Tony Juniper’s new book explains how a green transition could be ‘just’
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 12:12:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/climate-change-isnt-fair-but-tony-junipers-new-book-explains-how-a-green-transition-could-be-just-250671>
"Inequality – between the rich and poor or between the powerful and the weak –
is the main factor stalling action on environmental problems including
biodiversity loss, pollution and climate change, according to British
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4'33" by John Cage - *Big Band Jazz Arrangement* (The 8-Bit Big Band April 1st 2025)
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 12:13:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GmCwZ7Qd0SA
"So thrilled to celebrate April 1st 2025 with all of you with a swingin' Big
Band Jazz arrangement of the legendary musical composition 4'33" by the
prolific and visionary composer John Cage.
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Bird flu could be on the cusp of transmitting between humans − but there are ways to slow down viral evolution
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 12:17:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/bird-flu-could-be-on-the-cusp-of-transmitting-between-humans-but-there-are-ways-to-slow-down-viral-evolution-250232>
"Disease forecasts are like weather forecasts: We cannot predict the finer
details of a particular outbreak or a particular storm, but we can often
identify when these threats are emerging and prepare accordingly.
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Why the Tesla backlash could help electric cars finally go mainstream
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 12:20:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://thedriven.io/2025/04/01/why-the-tesla-backlash-could-help-electric-cars-finally-go-mainstream/>
"Elon Musk’s controversial political views and actions have sparked an exodus
from X (formerly Twitter), his social media platform, and mass protests against
his car company, Tesla. Dealerships in the US and beyond have experienced
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‘Shame, disgust, horror’: Kate Grenville faces her family history of stolen land in Australia – and asks us to feel it with her
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 19:40:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Sydney gets ready for fossil gas ban, seeks views on how best to electrify homes, business
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 19:41:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/sydney-gets-ready-for-fossil-gas-ban-seeks-views-on-how-best-to-electrify-homes-business/>
"The City of Sydney has moved a step closer to banning gas connections in new
homes and businesses, with the launch of a discussion paper to guide the
process of changing local government planning laws to support electrification.
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Val Kilmer, Film Star Who Played Batman and Jim Morrison, Dies at 65
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 19:43:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/01/movies/val-kilmer-dead.html
"Val Kilmer, a homegrown Hollywood actor who tasted leading-man stardom as Jim
Morrison and Batman, but whose protean gifts and elusive personality also made
him a high-profile supporting player, died on Tuesday in Los Angeles. He was
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‘Signalgate’ was damaging to the Trump administration. It could be deadly for Yemeni civilians
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 19:43:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/signalgate-was-damaging-to-the-trump-administration-it-could-be-deadly-for-yemeni-civilians-253524>
"The “Signalgate” story has received wall-to-wall coverage since Jeffrey
Goldberg, the editor of
The Atlantic, published explosive details about a
Signal group chat where senior US officials discussed impending airstrikes
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Torrential rains created devastating inland seas in outback Queensland. Soon, they will fill Kati Thanda-Lake Eyre
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 19:44:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Farmers, energy experts and locals ask: What’s in the renewable boom for us?
Wed, 2 Apr 2025 19:45:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/farmers-energy-experts-and-locals-ask-whats-in-the-renewable-boom-for-us/>
"Last week, farmers, energy experts and community leaders gathered in Narrabri
for the inaugural New Energy Expo, to tackle a pressing question: How can
regional Australia truly benefit from the renewable energy transition?
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Global warming of more than 3°C this century may wipe 40% off the world’s economy, new analysis reveals
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 03:22:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/global-warming-of-more-than-3-c-this-century-may-wipe-40-off-the-worlds-economy-new-analysis-reveals-253032>
"The damage climate change will inflict on the world’s economy is likely to
have been massively underestimated, according to new research by my colleagues
and I which accounts for the full global reach of extreme weather and its
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Chart of the Day: Australia is the global solar pathfinder, because it has to be
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 03:23:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/australia-is-the-global-solar-pathfinder-because-it-has-to-be/>
"According to the latest IRENA data, Australia is leading the way for per
capita solar generation capacity (Watts per person). Australia is in second
spot for combined per capita solar and wind generation capacity.
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Australians want nature protected. These 3 environmental problems should be top of the next government’s to-do list
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 03:24:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/australians-want-nature-protected-these-3-environmental-problems-should-be-top-of-the-next-governments-to-do-list-253336>
"Australia is a place of great natural beauty, home to many species found
nowhere else on Earth. But it’s also particularly vulnerable to introduced
animals, diseases and weeds. Habitat destruction, pollution and climate change
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EU has a ‘strong plan’ to retaliate on Trump tariffs, says von der Leyen
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 03:25:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/01/eu-has-a-strong-plan-to-retaliate-on-trump-tariffs-says-von-der-leyen>
"The European Union has a “strong plan” to retaliate against tariffs imposed by
Donald Trump but would prefer to negotiate, the head of the European
Commission, Ursula von der Leyen, has said.
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A Guyanese conservation board game goes digital
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 11:47:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.peacecorps.gov/connect/blog/a-guyanese-conservation-board-game-goes-digital/>
"With each roll of the dice, one of four competing players must follow the
instructions on the board or pick a card to face a new obstacle, such as
harmful chemicals or a polluted river. The first player to safely return to
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Proposed UN rapporteur to support democracy, fill gaps: event in Geneva
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 11:48:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.democracywithoutborders.org/36332/proposed-un-rapporteur-to-support-democracy-fill-gaps-event-in-geneva/>
"On March 25, 2025, a side event titled “Democracy and Human Rights” was
convened in the margins of the 58th session of the United Nations Human Rights
Council in Geneva, Switzerland. Hosted by CIVICUS and Democracy Without Borders
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The environmental burden of the United States’ bitcoin mining boom
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 11:50:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-58287-3
"Bitcoin mines—massive computing clusters generating cryptocurrency
tokens—consume vast amounts of electricity. The amount of fine particle (PM2.5)
air pollution created because of their electricity consumption and its effect
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The Hidden War on Your Mind – How Coordinated Disinformation is Poisoning the Information Space
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 11:51:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://nafoforum.org/magazine/the-hidden-war-on-your-mind-how-coordinated-disinformation-is-poisoning-the-information-space>
"In an age where information spreads faster than ever, a war is being waged not
with bombs and bullets, but with tweets, deepfakes, and AI-generated
narratives.
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Living in ‘garbage time’: when 500 million Chinese change their spending habits, the world feels it
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 19:19:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/living-in-garbage-time-when-500-million-chinese-change-their-spending-habits-the-world-feels-it-253341>
"China’s economic rocket ride appears to be ending – or slowing, at least.
Growth has declined from 8.4% in 2021 to 4.5% today, youth unemployment has
climbed to 16.9%, and cities are filled with unfinished buildings after the
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Queensland’s recovery to ‘take months and years’ after floods sweep across vast interior
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 19:20:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/02/queenslands-floods-flooding-recovery-months-years-outback-interior>
"Queensland’s premier has declared “day one” of a recovery that will take years
as the state prepares to wake to clear skies that should reveal the vast scale
of its outback floods.
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A new COVID variant is on the rise. Here’s what to know about LP.8.1
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 19:21:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/a-new-covid-variant-is-on-the-rise-heres-what-to-know-about-lp-8-1-253237>
"More than five years since COVID was declared a pandemic, we’re still facing
the regular emergence of new variants of the virus, SARS-CoV-2.
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Violet Blue’s Threat Model - The View From Here: 2025-04-03
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 19:24:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.patreon.com/posts/view-from-here-125797319
"Since I am outside the US and see more international news, I thought US-based
readers might want to see what I’m seeing."
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New NZ TV series Happiness gives us an engaging musical peak behind the amateur theatre curtain
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 19:26:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/new-nz-tv-series-happiness-gives-us-an-engaging-musical-peak-behind-the-amateur-theatre-curtain-253025>
"The last few decades have seen many attempts to make musical TV shows.
Some of them applied the aesthetics of musicals (where people spontaneously
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Helsinki shutters last coal plant, as it turns to heat batteries and pumps
Thu, 3 Apr 2025 19:27:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/helsinki-shutters-its-last-coal-plant-as-turns-to-heat-batteries-and-pumps/>
"Finnish energy company Helen Oy has shuttered its last coal-fired power plant,
a milestone which ends coal use in the capital Helsinki and puts Finland on the
brink of eliminating coal entirely from its energy mix.
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New research lays bare the harsh realities facing artists and arts workers
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 04:12:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/new-research-lays-bare-the-harsh-realities-facing-artists-and-arts-workers-253547>
"Australia’s visual arts and craft workers are facing increasingly
deteriorating conditions, according to research published today.
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Fix the News 291: Merlin's Manuscript
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 04:13:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/291-merlins-manuscript/
"Plus, Thailand bans smacking kids, solar canals, India's super highways, and
good news on dementia in the United States, wildlife crossings in Colorado, and
Finland going coal-free ahead of schedule."
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Jane Rawson moved to ‘unspoiled’ Tasmania to outrun climate change, but the fearful questions followed
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 04:15:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Rewilding Death in the Appalachian Mountains
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 04:16:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/conservation-burials-rewilding-death/
"In the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, a quiet revolution in
end-of-life practices is underway. At Ramsey Creek Preserve near Westminster,
South Carolina, the deceased do not rest under rows of cold marble, but beneath
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Astronomers listened to the ‘music’ of flickering stars – and discovered an unexpected feature
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 04:17:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/astronomers-listened-to-the-music-of-flickering-stars-and-discovered-an-unexpected-feature-253546>
"The “music” of starquakes – enormous vibrations caused by bursting bubbles of
gas that ripple throughout the bodies of many stars – can reveal far more
information about the stars’ histories and inner workings than scientists
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For Modern Foragers, This Map Reveals Urban Abundance
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 04:18:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/falling-fruit-urban-foraging/
"In a quiet corner of New York City, wild mint pushes up between the cracks of
a rooftop, its scent carried on the wind. It’s an unlikely place for an edible
plant to thrive, but for those who know where to look, the city is full of such
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Invisible losses: thousands of plant species are missing from places they could thrive – and humans are the reason
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 11:39:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/invisible-losses-thousands-of-plant-species-are-missing-from-places-they-could-thrive-and-humans-are-the-reason-252378>
"If you go walking in the wild, you might expect that what you’re seeing is
natural. All around you are trees, shrubs and grasses growing in their natural
habitat.
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‘Snow Farming’ Is Making Spring Skiing More Sustainable
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 11:40:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/snow-farming-ski-areas/
"At its zenith, Monarch Mountain in south-central Colorado is over 11,000 feet
tall. Skiing here is being on top of the world. Each winter, snow generously
blankets the slopes, providing the fresh powder for which Colorado is known.
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This New Emoji May Best Summarize 2025 So Far
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 11:41:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://mossandfog.com/this-new-emoji-may-best-summarize-2025-so-far/
"It’s called “Face with bags under eyes”, and it might be the most apt new
official emoji of the year.
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New research reveals chemical secrets of Earth’s crust 4.5 billion years ago
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 11:42:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/new-research-reveals-chemical-secrets-of-earths-crust-4-5-billion-years-ago-253543>
"Earth is the only known planet which has plate tectonics today. The constant
movement of these giant slabs of rock over the planet’s magma creates
continents – and may have even helped create life.
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Tiny town swamped as flood waters the size of NSW inundate western Queensland
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 11:43:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/03/thargomindah-inundated-as-floodwaters-swamp-western-queensland>
"At first, the levee bank held firm as the flood waters came.
Locals had tirelessly constructed the dirt wall, building on areas where the
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The Town That Went Crazy for Crypto
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 19:21:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/28/business/rainbowex-crypto-ponzi-scheme.html>
"At a backyard barbecue in San Pedro, Argentina, last May, Rafael Flaiman
spotted a friend wearing a light blue blazer that looked a little too snazzy
for the occasion. He needled the guy a bit. What’s with the jacket? Mr. Flaiman
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Scientists worked with Warlpiri to track down bilby poo – and uncover clues to help conserve these iconic animals
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 19:22:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/scientists-worked-with-warlpiri-to-track-down-bilby-poo-and-uncover-clues-to-help-conserve-these-iconic-animals-245153>
"The greater bilby (
Macrotis lagotis) is one of Australia’s most iconic yet
at-risk animals — and the last surviving bilby species. Once found across 70%
of Australia, its range has contracted by more than 80% since European
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Good news, beach lovers: our research found 39% less plastic waste around Australian coastal cities than a decade ago
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 19:24:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/good-news-beach-lovers-our-research-found-39-less-plastic-waste-around-australian-coastal-cities-than-a-decade-ago-253221>
"Picture this: you’re lounging on a beautiful beach, soaking up the sun and
listening to the soothing sound of the waves. You run your hands through the
warm sand, only to find a cigarette butt. Gross, right?
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Interact with Minors: Against the collective neglect of the young.
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 19:26:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium.cfd/https://devonprice.medium.com/interact-with-minors-dd2bf03c972a>
'When I was in fourth grade, I made an America Online account. The handle I
chose for myself was Batlover4, because I wanted to be a bat biologist when I
grew up, and I was in the fourth grade.
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Letters from an American: April 3, 2025
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 19:27:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-3-2025
"Trump’s announcement last night that he was placing high tariffs on countries
around the world came after the stock market closed, but it drove stock futures
dramatically downward. Overseas, global markets also plunged. Today, before the
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1 trillion species, 3 billion years: how we used AI to trace the evolution of bacteria on Earth
Fri, 4 Apr 2025 19:28:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Friday essay: why it’s time to ditch the myth of the heroic billionaire
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 03:36:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-why-its-time-to-ditch-the-myth-of-the-heroic-billionaire-252641>
"In February, the world’s richest man, Elon Musk, wielded a chainsaw at a
conservative gathering as he gleefully spoke of his new role as head of the
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE), where he’ll soon reach his legal
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Climate crisis on track to destroy capitalism, warns top insurer
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 03:38:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/03/climate-crisis-on-track-to-destroy-capitalism-warns-allianz-insurer>
"The climate crisis is on track to destroy capitalism, a top insurer has
warned, with the vast cost of extreme weather impacts leaving the financial
sector unable to operate.
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Flies are masters of migration – it’s about time they got some credit
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 03:39:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/flies-are-masters-of-migration-its-about-time-they-got-some-credit-253254>
"As I sprinted across the flower-rich meadow on the eastern coast of Cyprus, I
could barely see my car. The air was full of tiny black dots, pelting like
bullets past me. I hauled open the car door and breathed a sigh of relief once
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‘This has been a long road’: relief and excitement as NSW ban on gay conversion practices comes into effect
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 03:41:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/law/2025/apr/04/this-has-been-a-long-road-relief-and-excitement-as-nsw-ban-on-gay-conversion-practices-comes-into-effect-ntwnfb>
"Chris Csabs started going through so-called “conversion practices” at 16 years
old. “I was extremely distressed about being gay and I went … to ask for help,”
he said. He was then moved interstate to participate in a conversion course,
(More...)
Russia and China both want influence over Central Asia. Could it rupture their friendship?
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 03:41:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/russia-and-china-both-want-influence-over-central-asia-could-it-rupture-their-friendship-251023>
"As he looks to solidify his territorial gains in Ukraine in a potential
ceasefire deal, Russian President Vladimir Putin has one eye trained on
Russia’s southern border – and boosting Russian influence in Central Asia.
(More...)
Macron suggests pause on US investment as EU leaders condemn Trump tariffs
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 03:43:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/03/fundamentally-wrong-european-leaders-condemn-trump-tariffs>
"European leaders have condemned Donald Trump’s tariffs as “fundamentally
wrong” and creating an “immense difficulty for Europe”, while appealing for
last-ditch negotiations to avert an all-out trade war.
(More...)
20 Deaths A Day: Australia’s Ongoing Covid Toll
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 10:06:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://codeblue.galencentre.org/2025/03/20-deaths-a-day-australias-ongoing-covid-toll/>
"MELBOURNE, March 27 – Twenty Australians are dying every day because of
Covid-19 — five years after the pandemic that changed the world was declared
and three years after the country largely ended restrictions.
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Economists want focus on battery trucks, say hydrogen freight “makes little sense”
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 10:07:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/04/economists-call-for-focus-on-battery-trucks-say-hydrogen-freight-makes-little-sense/>
"Economists from France and Germany have called on their respective governments
to accelerate the decarbonisation of freight transport by prioritising battery
electric trucks over hydrogen-fuelled alternatives.
(More...)
Tabletop industry in full panic as Trump tariffs are poised to erase decades of growth
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 10:09:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.polygon.com/tabletop-games/552558/tabletop-panic-tariffs-on-china-layoffs-bankruptcy-gama>
"The games you play are likely to become much more expensive. Nearly 20
organizations that
Polygon spoke with said that profits will be severely
impacted. Many said jobs will be lost, companies shuttered, and games that have
(More...)
“Slow death:” World adds smallest amount of new coal power capacity in two decades
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 10:10:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/slow-death-world-adds-smallest-amount-of-new-coal-power-capacity-in-two-decades/>
"Coal’s “very slow death” has begun with the world adding the smallest amount
of new coal-fired power capacity in two decades, a new report has found.
(More...)
Iceland Embraced a 4-Day Workweek in 2019 – Now, Nearly Six Years On, All Gen Z Forecasts Have Materialized
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 10:11:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.wecb.fm/iceland-embraced-a-4-day-workweek-in-2019-now-nearly-six-years-on-all-gen-z-forecasts-have-materialized/>
"Iceland’s experiment began in 2015 with a pilot program involving about 2,500
workers, roughly 1% of the country’s workforce. This small-scale trial exceeded
expectations, with 86% of participants voicing their support. Thanks to its
(More...)
Would you join the resistance if stuck in an authoritarian regime? Here’s the psychology
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 19:26:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/would-you-join-the-resistance-if-stuck-in-an-authoritarian-regime-heres-the-psychology-252533>
"Most of us like to believe we would have opposed the rise of Nazism in 1930s
Germany. We may even like to imagine that we would have bravely fought for the
resistance to Nazism in the 1940s. But would we? Our ability to take a stand
(More...)
‘I’ve seen people stop their cars to pick up litter’: how one city cleaned up its streets
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 19:28:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/04/how-indian-city-indore-beat-the-rubbish>
"This is what happens usually in India: a politician wakes up and launches a
cleanliness “drive” with fanfare. They ostentatiously start sweeping a street
and speak solemnly about civic duty while the media take photos. The next day
(More...)
“It’s about survival:” Pacific islands slam Coalition threat to drop bid to co-host COP31
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 19:29:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/its-about-survival-pacific-islands-slam-coalition-threat-to-drop-bid-to-co-host-cop31/>
"Peter Dutton’s suggestion that a future Coalition government would abandon a
bid to co-host COP31 with the Pacific if elected has raised questions about
“the nature of our friendship” for some of Australia’s neighbours, Tuvalu’s
(More...)
Organizmo! The Colombian architects overturning colonialist ‘sustainability’ ideas
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 19:34:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/feb/21/organizmo-the-colombian-architects-overturning-colonialist-sustainability-ideas>
"A curious doughnut-shaped structure rises from an overgrown field on the
outskirts of Tenjo, a rural town in central Colombia. It looks like a thatched
UFO. Bamboo lattice walls curve up from the ground to form its bulging shell,
(More...)
Vance’s posturing in Greenland was not just morally wrong. It was strategically disastrous
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 19:36:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/31/trump-greenland-us-morally-wrong-strategy-disastrous>
"Elon Musk and Donald Trump inherited a state with unprecedented power and
functionality, and are taking it apart. They also inherited a set of alliances
and relationships that underpinned the largest economy in world history. This
(More...)
California now has more EV charging ports than gas nozzles
Sat, 5 Apr 2025 19:37:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.latimes.com/california/story/2025-03-26/california-now-has-more-ev-charging-ports-than-gas-nozzles>
"There has been a shift in what moves California.
Electric vehicle charging ports now outnumber gas nozzles across the Golden
(More...)
Trump’s US doesn’t just think Europe is obsolete – it wants to see it dead
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 03:25:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/31/donald-trump-europe-trade-war-greenland>
"The “Signalgate” scandal confirmed what Europeans already knew. The Trump
administration’s disdain for Europe is deep and the transatlantic fracture is
structural. While our leaders publicly play down the significance of the
(More...)
Check out my threads! The local library where you can borrow a new outfit
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 03:26:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/the-local-shropshire-library-where-you-can-borrow-secondhand-fashion/>
"Lizzie Dibble is hopeful that her clothes lending project could help bring in
new footfall to the UK’s beleaguered libraries, as well as introducing readers
to the romance of secondhand fashion.
(More...)
As Trump rewrites even America’s history, institutions have two choices – submit or find ways to resist
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 03:28:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/mar/31/donald-trump-america-history-museums-smithsonian-institution>
"It has come to this: we are now in Ministry of Truth territory. In Washington
DC, the Smithsonian Institution, the US’s ensemble of 21 great national
museums, last week became the subject of an executive order by President Donald
(More...)
Growing and sharing seeds can boost mental health
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 03:29:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/growing-and-sharing-seeds-can-boost-mental-health/>
"During 15 years of working on community food projects, Catherine Howell
noticed something. As well as the biodiversity benefits of saving and sharing
seeds, there seemed to be a positive impact on the growers themselves.
(More...)
Jury orders Chevron to pay more than $744m for destroying Louisiana wetlands
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 03:30:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/04/chevron-louisiana-wetlands-damages-lawsuit>
"Chevron has been ordered to pay more than $744m in damages for destroying
parts of south-east Louisiana’s coastal wetlands over the years.
(More...)
Rewind and be kind: what happens if you do one act of kindness every day?
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 11:14:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/mar/30/rewind-and-be-kind-what-happens-if-you-do-one-act-of-kindness-every-day>
"It has been nearly 14 years since a chance encounter with a stranger in a post
office changed Bernadette Russell’s life forever. The date was Thursday 18
August 2011. For weeks, on the news, as a series of riots broke out across
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‘I was a British tourist trying to leave the US. Then I was detained, shackled and sent to an immigration detention centre’
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 11:14:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/05/i-was-a-british-tourist-trying-to-leave-america-then-i-was-detained-shackled-and-sent-to-an-immigration-detention-centre>
"Just before the graphic artist Rebecca Burke left Seattle to travel to
Vancouver, Canada, on 26 February, she posted an image of a rough comic to
Instagram. “One part of travelling that I love is seeing glimpses of other
(More...)
The Lasting Power of Nonviolent Resistance
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 11:19:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://epicenter.wcfia.harvard.edu/blog/lasting-power-nonviolent-resistance>
"When they started their predoctoral fellowship at the Belfer Center for
Science and International Affairs in 2006, Erica Chenoweth believed in the
strategic logic of armed resistance. They had studied terrorism, civil war, and
(More...)
Bigger than Texas: the true size of Australia’s devastating floods
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 11:20:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/05/bigger-than-texas-the-true-size-of-australias-devastating-floods>
"The extent of flood waters that have engulfed Queensland over the past
fortnight is so widespread it has covered an area more than four times the size
of the United Kingdom. The inundation is larger than France and Germany
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How historic is what we’re seeing in the Queensland floods? It’s hard to grasp the full magnitude
Sun, 6 Apr 2025 11:21:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/06/how-historic-is-what-were-seeing-in-the-queensland-floods-its-hard-to-grasp-the-full-magnitude>
"When Dorothea Mackellar wrote of flooding rains more than a century ago, she
couldn’t have anticipated anything on the scale of the current deluge in
Queensland.
(More...)
How to run a Repair Group
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 11:18:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://communityrepairnetwork.org.uk/how-to-run-a-repairgroup/
"By repairing, we keep much-loved and useful items working longer, cut waste
and save all the materials, energy and cash needed to make and transport new
things. Repair has greater climate impacts because it displaces production of
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Happy National Library Week from Raina Telgemeier and Scott McCloud
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 11:20:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0ZRvVioshs
"Honorary chairs for National Library Week 2025, Raina Telgemeier and Scott
McCloud, urge everyone to visit their library during National Library Week,
April 6-12, 2025."
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‘Curiosity-driven research’ led to a recent major medical breakthrough. But it’s under threat
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 11:21:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Australia is in an extinction crisis – why isn’t it an issue at this election?
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 11:22:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/07/australia-is-in-an-extinction-crisis-why-isnt-it-an-issue-at-this-election>
"Most parliamentarians might be surprised to learn it, but Australians care
about nature. Late last year, the not-for-profit Biodiversity Council
commissioned a survey of 3,500 Australians – three times the size of the
(More...)
The effort to save Syria’s northern bald ibis population failed, but much can be learned (analysis)
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:13:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/03/the-effort-to-save-syrias-northern-bald-ibis-population-failed-but-much-can-be-learned-analysis/>
"The northern bald ibis (
Geronticus eremita) is an extravagant waterbird
adapted to forage in dry, open habitats, and is included in the list of the
most genetically and evolutionarily unique creatures of the world. Five
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The Great Unstacking
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:14:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://spark.temrel.com/p/the-great-unstacking
"Is your cloud stack dangerously American?
The answer might be yes, with new US tariffs crashing into global supply
(More...)
It’s not easy being a street tree, but this heroic eucalypt withstands everything we throw at it
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:17:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/its-not-easy-being-a-street-tree-but-this-heroic-eucalypt-withstands-everything-we-throw-at-it-246040>
"Street trees usually grow in appalling soils, have little space for their
roots, are rarely watered and often get aggressively trimmed by road
authorities or utility companies.
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Reform clock is ticking – the big policy challenges the next government must urgently address
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:17:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/reform-clock-is-ticking-the-big-policy-challenges-the-next-government-must-urgently-address-251343>
"The 2025 federal election coincides with a period of profound global
uncertainty, as the Trump administration wreaks havoc on the free trade system
and longstanding alliances.
(More...)
From blackening skies to barely casting a shadow – the Carnaby’s cockatoo faces a bleak future
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:18:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/07/from-blackening-skies-to-barely-casting-a-shadow-the-carnabys-cockatoo-faces-a-bleak-future>
"Less than a lifetime ago, great flocks of Carnaby’s cockatoos cast large
shadows over Perth. Now, the long-term clearing of eucalypt forests and banksia
woodlands, combined with southern Western Australia’s driest and hottest period
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Biosecurity policies can be annoying – but a century of Antarctic data shows they work
Mon, 7 Apr 2025 19:19:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/biosecurity-policies-can-be-annoying-but-a-century-of-antarctic-data-shows-they-work-252494>
"Visitors to Australia are often shocked at having to declare an apple or
wooden item under our biosecurity policies. Biosecurity policies are used to
keep out pest species and diseases. But they’re expensive to uphold and people
(More...)
Unsafe for Russia to restart Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant, says Ukraine energy chief
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 04:52:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/06/unsafe-for-russia-to-restart-zaporizhzhia-nuclear-plant-energoatom-says>
"It would be unsafe for Russia to restart the occupied Zaporizhzhia nuclear
plant and would take Ukraine up to two years in peacetime if it regained
control, the chief executive of the company that runs the vast six-reactor site
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China Just Turned Off U.S. Supplies Of Minerals Critical For Defense & Cleantech
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 04:55:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cleantechnica.com/2025/04/05/china-just-turned-off-u-s-supplies-of-minerals-critical-for-defense-cleantech/>
"In April 2025, while most of the world was clutching pearls over trade war
tit-for-tat tariffs, China calmly walked over to the supply chain and yanked
out a handful of critical bolts. The bolts are made of dysprosium, terbium,
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Chance find in a video store prompts US release of a cult Australian movie
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 04:57:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theage.com.au/culture/movies/chance-find-in-a-video-store-prompts-us-release-of-a-cult-australian-movie-20250331-p5lnyf.html>
"More than four decades after it was made, a cult Australian film is being
released in the US for the first time – after a distributor found a VHS copy in
a New York video store last year.
(More...)
New satellite data shows NZ’s major cities are sinking – meaning rising seas will affect them sooner
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 05:00:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-satellite-data-shows-nzs-major-cities-are-sinking-meaning-rising-seas-will-affect-them-sooner-252881>
"Rising seas are already affecting coastal communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
On a global average, the sea level is now 18 centimetres higher than it was in
1900, and the annual rate of increase has been accelerating to currently 4.4
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“It’s renewables, or extinction:” Major parties accused of ignoring environment, and threat to humanity
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 05:01:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/its-renewables-or-extinction-major-parties-accused-of-ignoring-environment-and-threat-to-humanity/>
"Australia must phase out oil, gas and coal to rapidly transition to renewable
energy in a way that protects the environment – that is the core message the
Australian Conservation Foundation and the World Wide Fund for Nature –
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Siemens Gamesa claims world’s most powerful wind turbine with new offshore behemoth
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 05:02:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/siemens-gamesa-claims-worlds-most-powerful-wind-turbine-with-new-offshore-behemoth/>
"Siemens Gamesa has taken the top spot for the world’s most powerful wind
turbine, with reports it has successfully installed a 21.5 megawatt (MW) unit
at the Technical University of Denmark’s turbine test field in Østerild.
(More...)
Trump Targets a Slavery Removal from the National Museum of African-American History and Culture
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 13:41:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://blackpressusa.com/trump-targets-a-slavery-removal-from-the-national-museum-of-african-american-history-and-culture>
"“Black people are not going to stand for this,” says Nikole Hannah Jones, the
author of the 1619 Project. She is responding to reports that President Trump
is targeting the slavery section of the National Museum of African-American
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‘Good God, It Was Fun!’
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 13:43:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.vulture.com/article/biggest-broadway-stars-legends-actors-actresses-interviews.html>
"It’s here and then it’s gone. When the run of a play or musical ends, that’s
it. If you’re a movie or TV aficionado, you can always make your way back
through the canon to catch up. Theatergoers make do with fragments: cast
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Crashing the economy because you hate TikTok women
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 13:44:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.garbageday.email/p/crashing-the-economy-because-you-hate-tiktok-women>
"Financial markets are in chaos this morning. The S&P 500 opened 20% lower from
where it was two months ago. Meanwhile the Dow was down, and then was up, and
now it’s down again. And international stocks are glitching out just as bad,
(More...)
Bright Green Futures Ep. 28: Climate Anxiety with Renan Bernardo
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 13:45:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-28-climate-anxiety-with-renan>
"In this episode, I chat with author Renan Bernardo about his new story in the
upcoming
Bright Green Futures anthology, why he picked Climate Anxiety as a
theme, and his giveaway item coordinated with his story."
(More...)
Scientists collect unique sea creatures during voyage to East Antarctica
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 13:47:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-03/nuyina-scientists-collect-antarctic-sea-creatures-denman-glacier/105130020>
'Researchers on Australia's Antarctic icebreaker say some of the sea creatures
they have been collecting could be new to science.
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98% of Queensland prawn areas at risk of inundation by rising seas this century
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 13:48:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/98-of-queensland-prawn-areas-at-risk-of-inundation-by-rising-seas-this-century-253330>
"As climate change wreaks havoc with the world’s oceans, future production of
fish, crustaceans and other aquatic organisms is under threat.
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A high-flying visitor – the wondrous far eastern curlew – faces fresh threat in NT wetlands haven
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 19:14:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/08/a-high-flying-visitor-the-wondrous-far-eastern-curlew-faces-fresh-threat-in-nt-wetlands-haven>
"Hundreds of far eastern curlews fly nonstop more than 10,000km every year to
Darwin Harbour from Russia and China. But their southern habitat is under
threat from a large industrial development backed by more than $1bn in federal
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Without women, Australia’s defence force will struggle to recruit enough people
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 19:15:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/without-women-australias-defence-force-will-struggle-to-recruit-enough-people-253844>
"Australia faces crisis-level workforce shortfalls in security and defence.
Recruiting more people to the defence force is now an urgent matter of national
security.
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Earless dragons were presumed extinct in Australia – now Daisy and Kip have sniffed out 13 of them
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 19:16:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/08/earless-dragons-presumed-extinct-victoria-australia-wildlife-detection-dogs-found-them>
"Wildlife detection dogs successfully sniffed out 13 critically endangered
earless dragons in previously unknown burrows in Melbourne’s west, after a
training program launched by Zoos Victoria in 2023.
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French company unveils new wooden PV carports, charging stations
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 19:17:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/07/french-company-unveils-new-wooden-pv-carports-charging-stations/>
"France-based EV charging station provider Rossini Energy has started selling
PV carports and EV charging stations made with wood.
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Wit, charm and heart: novelist Kerry Greenwood, creator of Phryne Fisher, was a true original
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 19:18:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/wit-charm-and-heart-novelist-kerry-greenwood-creator-of-phryne-fisher-was-a-true-original-253930>
"There is a moment in the film
Miss Fisher and the Crypt of Tears when the
camera pans around the ballroom to discover Phryne Fisher’s creator Kerry
Greenwood and her partner David Greagg seated at a dinner table, beaming and
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Volvo introduces portable battery system with built-in DC fast charger
Tue, 8 Apr 2025 19:19:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/07/volvo-introduces-portable-battery-system-with-built-in-dc-fast-charger/>
"Volvo Energy has unveiled a new mobile battery energy storage system (BESS)
that it says can be connected to the grid or used in island mode, and which
comes with an integrated 240kW DC fast charger that can charge heavy-duty
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Antarctica’s hidden threat: meltwater under the ice sheet amplifies sea-level rise
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 03:12:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/antarcticas-hidden-threat-meltwater-under-the-ice-sheet-amplifies-sea-level-rise-250780>
"One of the biggest challenges in predicting Antarctica’s deeply uncertain
future is understanding exactly what’s driving its ice loss.
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The great carbon capture con: Too expensive, even for Woodside
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 03:13:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/the-great-carbon-capture-con-too-expensive-even-for-woodside/>
"Meg O’Neill just said the quiet part out loud. The CEO of Woodside,
Australia’s largest fossil gas producer, told the
Australian Financial Review
that making deep cuts to her company’s emissions would be too expensive.
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Amadou Bagayoko: the blind Malian musician whose joyful songs changed west African music
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 03:14:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/amadou-bagayoko-the-blind-malian-musician-whose-joyful-songs-changed-west-african-music-253954>
"Amadou Bagayoko (1954-2025), iconic Malian guitarist, singer and composer of
the famed duo Amadou & Mariam – known as “the blind couple of Mali” – passed
away on 4 April in Bamako. He was 70.
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“All aboard the Trump train!” Coalition swaps out extreme right candidate for pro-gas MAGA man
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 03:15:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/all-aboard-the-trump-train-coalition-swaps-out-extreme-right-candidate-for-pro-gas-maga-man/>
"The aspiring Coalition MP tapped to replace its candidate dumped over extreme
comments made to far-right podcasts turns out to be an ardent Trump supporter
and one of the figures behind a pro-gas industry astroturf campaign.
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Australia’s innovative new policies are designed to cut smoking rates – here are 6 ideas NZ could borrow
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 03:16:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australias-innovative-new-policies-are-designed-to-cut-smoking-rates-here-are-6-ideas-nz-could-borrow-253717>
"At the start of this month, when denicotinisation would have been due to come
into effect in Aotearoa New Zealand (had the government not repealed smokefree
laws), Australia introduced innovative smokefree policies to change the look,
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Germany adds another one million PV arrays to take solar total to 104 gigawatts
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 03:17:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/germany-adds-another-one-million-pv-arrays-to-take-solar-total-to-104-gigawatts/>
"Following a rapid rise in household solar panel installations, Germany’s total
number of PV arrays has passed the five million “milestone,” according to
industry association BSW-Solar. The lobby group said that number was now
(More...)
1,500 new Colorado homes will come with geothermal heat pumps
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:38:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://electrek.co/2025/04/02/dandelion-geothermal-lennar/
"Over the next two years, homebuilder Lennar is outfitting more than 1,500 new
Colorado homes with Dandelion Energy’s geothermal systems in one of the largest
residential geothermal rollouts in the US.
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World surpasses 40% clean electricity with Europe leading as a 'solar superpower'
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:39:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.euronews.com/green/2025/04/08/world-surpasses-40-clean-electricity-with-europe-leading-as-a-solar-superpower>
"The world generated more than 40 per cent of its electricity from low-carbon
sources last year, according to new analysis from clean energy think tank
Ember. That’s a record not broken since the 1940s, when the global electricity
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German startup launches bidirectional charging kit for EVs
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:42:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.pv-magazine.com/2025/04/01/german-startup-launches-bidirectional-charging-kit-for-evs/>
"After a sunny winter day, an electric vehicle and home battery may be fully
charged. However, overnight, the storage capacity in the house decreases,
forcing the operator to draw power from the grid despite unused solar energy.
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The Beauty of Being Average
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:43:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.psychologytoday.com/au/blog/raising-resilient-children/202504/the-beauty-of-being-average>
"Being average has become a subtle failure in a world consumed by the
extraordinary. From gold stars in elementary school to “employee of the month”
plaques, and from the curated perfection of Instagram to the race to become
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🌸 Cherry Blossom Illumination Walk 🌸 Tokyo in Full Bloom | April 5, 2025
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:44:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wOpj_XkfDmY
"🌸 Experience the Magic of Chidorigafuchi at Night! 🌙
Join me on an evening walk through Chidorigafuchi Moat, one of Tokyo’s most
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Why are some cats more allergenic than others? It’s not their coat length
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 11:45:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-are-some-cats-more-allergenic-than-others-its-not-their-coat-length-251133>
"Allergies can be debilitating for those who have them – even more so when the
cause of the allergic reaction is a beloved pet.
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Here’s who topped the rankings in this year’s scorecard for sustainable chocolate – and which confectionery giant refused to participate
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 19:26:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Massive swarms of bogong moths once resembled rain clouds – then their numbers crashed to earth
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 19:27:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/09/massive-swarms-of-bogong-moths-once-resembled-rain-clouds-then-their-numbers-crashed-to-earth>
"The bogong moth was once so abundant it was mistaken for weather. During
Sydney’s Olympic Games in 2000, a swarm of bogong moths attracted by stadium
lights was so huge that meteorologists mistook it for a rain cloud.
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The latest update on NZ’s state of the environment is sobering – but there are glimmers of progress
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 19:28:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-latest-update-on-nzs-state-of-the-environment-is-sobering-but-there-are-glimmers-of-progress-254051>
"If left unaddressed, many environmental changes in Aotearoa New Zealand could
threaten livelihoods, health, quality of life and infrastructure for
generations to come, according to the latest update on the state of the
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It’s up to each of us to help save life on Earth – I love this challenge
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 19:29:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/09/its-up-to-each-of-us-to-help-save-life-on-earth-i-love-this-challenge>
"Extinction. In 1844 Ketill Ketilsson won the race to grab the last pair of
great auks. They were nesting on Iceland’s Eldey Island. Millions of these
penguin-like birds had been slaughtered for feather-stuffed quilts to keep
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If Australia switched to EVs, we’d be more reliant on China’s car factories – but wean ourselves off foreign oil
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 19:30:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/if-australia-switched-to-evs-wed-be-more-reliant-on-chinas-car-factories-but-wean-ourselves-off-foreign-oil-252388>
"Australia has huge reserves of coal and gas – but very little oil. Before the
20th century, this didn’t matter – trains ran on local coal. But as cars and
trucks have come to dominate, Australia has become more and more reliant on
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Measles is back. Now is the time to bolster Australian public health
Wed, 9 Apr 2025 19:31:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/commentisfree/2025/apr/09/us-health-funding-measles-australia-must-invest-public-health-system>
"Late one evening I am reflecting on my inpatient list. The first patient, a
middle-aged man, has been admitted with an “all-over” rash.
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Politics aside, new research shows there are good financial reasons to back working from home
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:07:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Librarians Are Mad As Hell At The Trump Administration. They Think You Should Be, Too.
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:11:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.huffpost.com/entry/librarians-trump-administration-cuts_l_67e59789e4b0455df70b3aa2>
"Librarians have a bone to pick with President Donald Trump.
On Monday, the Institute of Museum and Library Services placed its entire staff
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122 companies responsible for a third of present day sea-level rise: Study
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:12:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/122-companies-responsible-for-a-third-of-present-day-sea-level-rise-study/>
"Almost half of global average temperature rise and a third of sea-level rise
can be attributed to the “carbon majors,” the world’s 122 largest fossil fuel
and cement producers, a recent paper shows."
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Reality check: coral restoration won’t save the world’s reefs
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:12:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/reality-check-coral-restoration-wont-save-the-worlds-reefs-251055>
"Coral reefs are much more than just a pretty place to visit. They are among
the world’s richest ecosystems, hosting about a third of all marine species.
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How to build a cinematic universe: the secret to Marvel’s enormous success among a history of failures
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:14:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-to-build-a-cinematic-universe-the-secret-to-marvels-enormous-success-among-a-history-of-failures-250510>
"Since
Iron Man hit the big screen in 2008, the Marvel Cinematic Universe
(MCU) has made more than US$30 billion, from films to series, to merchandise
and comics. As scholars and the press have noted, key to its success is the use
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How an Ancient Yemeni Tradition Is Reviving Bee Populations
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 07:15:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/yemeni-tradition-bees-tazeeb/
"As beekeeper Mosad Al-Humairi watched the truck carrying 48 of his beehives
lurch to one side, its right wheels sinking dangerously in the muddy road and
its top tilting towards a drop fewer than two meters away, his world came to a
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Funding freeze threatens global reforestation and restoration efforts
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:03:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/04/funding-freeze-threatens-global-reforestation-and-restoration-efforts/>
"Global reforestation and forest restoration efforts are facing a serious
setback due to the recent U.S. foreign aid freeze. The sudden halt in funding
has left projects around the world scrambling for alternative resources,
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Cultures converge powerfully at the Victorian Multicultural Festival, one of the biggest of its kind
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:05:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-09/victorian-multicultural-festival-spotswood-grazeland-vmc/105142358>
'In a world that often feels divided, a huge festival in the western Melbourne
suburb of Spotswood stands as a powerful reminder of the beauty that can emerge
when cultures converge.
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The ‘monogamy superiority myth’: new research suggests unconventional relationships are just as satisfying
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:06:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Pluralistic: "That Makes Me Smart"
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 13:08:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://pluralistic.net/2024/12/04/its-not-a-lie/#its-a-premature-truth
'The Biden administration disappointed, frustrated and enraged in so many ways,
including abetting a genocide – but one consistent bright spot over the past
four years was the unseen-for-generations frontal assault on corporate power
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‘Germany is back’: 3 ways NZ can benefit from Europe’s renewed centre of power
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:13:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/germany-is-back-3ways-nz-can-benefit-from-europes-renewed-centre-of-power-253926>
"It’s unlikely many New Zealanders paid close attention to Foreign Minister
Winston Peters’ statement late last year that “New Zealand and Germany are
committed to enhancing their partnership”.
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Pet dogs have ‘extensive and multifarious’ impact on environment, new research finds
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:15:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/apr/10/pet-dogs-have-extensive-and-multifarious-impact-on-environment-new-research-finds>
"Dogs have “extensive and multifarious” environmental impacts, disturbing
wildlife, polluting waterways and contributing to carbon emissions, new
research has found.
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‘Endearing and fascinating’ yellow-bellied glider faces ‘inexorable slide’ into extinction
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:16:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/10/endearing-and-fascinating-yellow-bellied-glider-faces-inexorable-slide-into-extinction>
"Australia’s most skilled aerial mammal, the yellow-bellied glider, is on an
“inexorable slide” to extinction as global heating creates more extreme
bushfires that are robbing the species of the food and tree hollows it relies
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Going nuclear will decimate jobs in regions first, stop billions in new investment
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:17:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/going-nuclear-will-decimate-jobs-in-regions-first-stop-billions-in-new-investment/>
"Regional areas will suffer the most from job and investment losses stemming
from the Coalition’s energy promises, according to analyses from alarmed energy
sector stakeholders.
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No joke: Climate impacts “not a punchline:” Palau president takes swipe at Dutton
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:18:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/no-joke-climate-impacts-not-a-punchline-palau-president-takes-swipe-at-dutton/>
"The president of Palau has urged Australia to persist in the joint bid with
its Pacific Island neighbours to co-host COP31 climate talks in 2026, following
Peter Dutton’s suggestion last week that a Coalition government would abandon
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An Art Form That Makes Silent Voices Heard
Thu, 10 Apr 2025 19:19:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/visual-vernacular-deaf-artists/
"In a room packed with attentive audience members, Benin Varghese stands in the
center of the scene, fully immersed in his performance. His tongue sticking out
slightly, he extends his right hand forward, then his left, mimicking the
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How do girls’ secret schools operate in Afghanistan?
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:44:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://zantimes.com/2025/03/26/how-do-girls-secret-schools-operate-in-afghanistan-2/>
"In the corner of a modest home in Afghanistan, a line of shoes reveals a quiet
act of defiance. Each pair belongs to a girl who has come in secret to continue
her education. Freshta*, a mother of five, opened her living room to teach her
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To Save the Tiniest Turtle in North America, Scientists Are Rebuilding Bogs From Scratch
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:46:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sierraclub.org/sierra/2025-1-spring/feature/bog-turtle-tiniest-turtle-rebuilding-bogs>
"If I wanted to find a bog turtle, I would need to bring two things: muck boots
and patience. “And not necessarily in that order,” said Brian Parr over the
phone. The natural resource specialist with the Nature Conservancy in
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Universities in Nazi Germany and the Soviet Union thought giving in to government demands would save their independence
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:50:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/universities-in-nazi-germany-and-the-soviet-union-thought-giving-in-to-government-demands-would-save-their-independence-252888>
"Many American universities, widely seen globally as beacons of academic
integrity and free speech, are giving in to demands from the Trump
administration, which has been targeting academia since it took office.
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Opera Has a Sustainability Problem. One Company Wants to Fix It.
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 03:51:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/03/25/arts/music/dutch-national-opera-green-deal.html>
"Opera is an art form made of other art forms: music, theater, dance, visual
art, film. It brings together performers, creative teams and audiences from
around the world for what, at its finest, is a glorious but ephemeral
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Tools like Apple’s photo Clean Up are yet another nail in the coffin for being able to trust our eyes
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:55:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/tools-like-apples-photo-clean-up-are-yet-another-nail-in-the-coffin-for-being-able-to-trust-our-eyes-253942>
"You may have seen ads by Apple promoting its new Clean Up feature that can be
used to remove elements in a photo. When one of these ads caught my eye this
weekend, I was intrigued and updated my software to try it out.
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‘Every year matters’: Queensland’s critically endangered ‘bum-breathing’ turtle battles the odds
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:56:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/11/every-year-matters-queenslands-critically-endangered-bum-breathing-turtle-battles-the-odds>
"A rare “bum-breathing” turtle found in a single river system in Queensland has
suffered one of its worst breeding seasons on record due to flooding last
December. It has prompted volunteers to question how many more “bad years” the
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Current major party policies fall short for Indigenous communities. Here’s a better path forward
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:57:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/current-major-party-policies-fall-short-for-indigenous-communities-heres-a-better-path-forward-253331>
"Since the
Voice to Parliament referendum in 2023, the Indigenous Affairs
portfolio has not featured prominently in policy debates at the national level.
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Australian comedian ditches US trip due to concern she could be denied entry over Trump jokes
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 12:59:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/11/australian-comedian-alice-fraser-ditches-us-trip-over-concerns-she-could-be-denied-entry-due-to-trump-jokes>
"An award-winning Australian comedian has cancelled a planned trip to the US
after receiving legal advice that she could be stopped at the border due to her
previous jokes about the Trump administration.
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Many Australians 'don't know that Chinese-Aboriginal people exist' — a National Museum exhibition hopes to change that
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:15:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-11/act-aboriginal-chinese-history-australia-national-museum-exhibit/105161712>
'A new exhibition at the National Museum of Australia (NMA) in Canberra is
promising to captivate and educate visitors about the little-known history of
Aboriginal-Chinese Australia.
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Location-sharing apps are enabling domestic violence. But young people aren’t aware of the danger
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:16:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/location-sharing-apps-are-enabling-domestic-violence-but-young-people-arent-aware-of-the-danger-253932>
"Location-sharing apps are shaping how we connect and communicate – especially
among younger people. Snap Map, a popular feature within Snapchat, is widely
used by teens and young adults to stay in the loop and facilitate real-time
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AI Crawlers Are Harming Wikimedia, Bringing Open Source Sites To Their Knees, And Putting The Open Web At Risk
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:17:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/04/10/ai-crawlers-are-harming-wikimedia-bringing-open-source-sites-to-their-knees-and-putting-the-open-web-at-risk/>
"The current rapid advances in generative AI are built on three things.
Computing power, some clever coding, and vast amounts of training data. Lots of
money can buy you more of the first two, but finding the necessary training
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Fresh details emerge on Australia’s new climate migration visa for Tuvalu residents. An expert explains
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:18:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Honest Government Ad | Salmonese’s Surprise
Fri, 11 Apr 2025 19:19:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oNOxrJH548c
"The Australien Government has made [an] ad about the new environment laws it
rammed through to protect the salmon industry ahead of the coming election, and
it’s surprisingly honest and informative!"
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What would – and should – happen to the ABC under the next federal government?
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:46:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-would-and-should-happen-to-the-abc-under-the-next-federal-government-248117>
"Who could possibly argue with the idea that the ABC should be efficiently run
and produce excellent programs?
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Coalition threat to NVES is pandering to climate deniers and bearded ute-drivers
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:47:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/11/coalition-threat-to-nves-is-pandering-to-climate-deniers-and-bearded-ute-drivers/>
"The federal Coalition under Peter Dutton has announced that, if they win
government, they plan to remove penalties associated with the New Vehicle
Efficiency Standard.
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A Single Ray of Light: On Ray Bradbury’s “All Summer in a Day” and Living in the Shadow of Long COVID
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:49:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://lithub.com/a-single-ray-of-light-on-ray-bradburys-all-summer-in-a-day-and-living-in-the-shadow-of-long-covid/>
"When I was a child, I spent many long afternoons at Jefferson Market Library
in Greenwich Village. It seemed more castle than library, with its red brick
walls, gothic windows, and soaring clock tower. In fact, it was constructed in
(More...)
Avery Library launches Frank Lloyd Wright Digital Archive
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:52:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://blogs.library.columbia.edu/avery/2024/08/09/avery-library-launches-frank-lloyd-wright-digital-archive/>
"Avery Architectural & Fine Arts Library is pleased to announce the launch of a
new online resource, the Frank Lloyd Wright (FLW) Digital Archive. This
resource is the product of an ongoing, three-year initiative at Columbia
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Insight: Brain drain? Trump cutbacks force scientists to seek jobs in Europe
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:54:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.reuters.com/world/scientists-us-harried-by-trump-cuts-turn-towards-europe-2025-04-11/>
'GENEVA, April 11 (
Reuters) - David Die Dejean is passionate about studying
tuna. Last year, he landed a dream job at National Oceanic and Atmospheric
Administration in Miami to pursue his research. By January, he was settled in,
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North Lawndale Pop-Up Museum’s New Exhibit Examines Chicago’s Tree Disparity
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 03:56:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://blockclubchicago.org/2025/04/11/north-lawndale-pop-up-museums-new-exhibit-examines-chicagos-tree-disparity/>
"NORTH LAWNDALE — A new exhibit in a North Lawndale pop-up museum invites West
Side families to explore the role of trees in the area and across the city
ahead of Earth Day.
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Loathe thy neighbor: Elon Musk and the Christian right are waging war on empathy
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:42:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/apr/08/empathy-sin-christian-right-musk-trump>
"Just over an hour into Elon Musk’s last appearance on Joe Rogan’s podcast, the
billionaire brought up the latest existential threat to trouble him.
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British man's tattoo wrongly linked to Venezuelan gang in US government document
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:44:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cly22xm8kx1o
'A tattoo belonging to a man from Derbyshire has appeared in a US government
document used to identify members of a notorious Venezuelan gang - despite the
man having no connection to the group.
(More...)
Monet’s Stepdaughter Painted Breathtaking Impressionist Masterpieces. They’re Finally Getting the Attention They Deserve
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:45:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/monets-stepdaughter-painted-breathtaking-impressionist-masterpieces-theyre-finally-getting-the-attention-they-deserve-180986408/>
"In art history, few names are as evocative as Claude Monet. The French artist
is known for his swirling paintings of rivers, gardens, flowers and fields that
would come to define the Impressionist movement.
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Scientists Unveil First Fully Biodegradable Battery: A Game-Changer for Sustainable Tech
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:47:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.5min-read.in/scientists-unveil-first-fully-biodegradable-battery-a-game-changer-for-sustainable-tech/>
"In a world increasingly dominated by electronics, the environmental toll of
used batteries and e-waste is becoming unsustainable. But a recent breakthrough
in Europe might just change everything. Scientists have developed the first
(More...)
Why do AI company logos look like buttholes?
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:48:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://velvetshark.com/ai-company-logos-that-look-like-buttholes
"If you pay attention to AI company branding, you'll notice a pattern:
1. Circular shape (often with a gradient)
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State tells employees to report on one another for ‘anti-Christian bias’
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 11:50:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.politico.com/news/2025/04/11/state-report-anti-christian-bias-033535>
"The Trump administration has ordered State Department employees to report on
any instances of coworkers displaying “anti-Christian bias” as part of its
effort to implement a sweeping new executive order on supporting employees of
(More...)
What is dehumanisation? Some want it to replace definitions of antisemitism and Islamophobia
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:05:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-is-dehumanisation-some-want-it-to-replace-definitions-of-antisemitism-and-islamophobia-253346>
"Muslim and Palestinian advocacy groups have called for the term dehumanisation
to be used by Australian universities, instead of two distinct terms:
antisemitism and Islamophobia.
(More...)
China’s new underwater tool cuts deep, exposing vulnerability of vital network of subsea cables
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:06:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/chinas-new-underwater-tool-cuts-deep-exposing-vulnerability-of-vital-network-of-subsea-cables-251877>
"Chinese researchers have unveiled a new deep-sea tool capable of cutting
through the world’s most secure subsea cables − and it has many in the West
feeling a little jittery.
(More...)
Fleeing Taliban fighters, Ibrahim begs the country he helped – Australia – to save his family
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:07:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/10/fleeing-taliban-fighters-ibrahim-begs-the-country-he-helped-australia-to-save-his-family>
"Huddled on Afghanistan’s chaotic border with Pakistan, his young son shivering
in the cold, Mohammed Ibrahim stared at the unmoving metal gates – willing them
to open, even just for a moment.
(More...)
What the spiralling trade war means for relations between the US and China
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:08:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-the-spiralling-trade-war-means-for-relations-between-the-us-and-china-254311>
"Donald Trump has partially walked back on his so-called “liberation day”
tariffs on nearly all US imports after fears mounted that the move would result
in a global recession and much higher borrowing costs for the US government.
(More...)
Hot weekend for south-east Australia, with Melbourne to get warmest April day in four years
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:10:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/11/hot-weekend-for-south-east-australia-with-melbourne-to-get-warmest-april-day-in-four-years>
"South-east Australia is in for a hot weekend, with temperatures up to 12C
above average forecast in parts of Victoria and Melbourne expected to
experience its warmest April days in four years.
(More...)
Electric Accordion 🪗 🧬 🔊
Sat, 12 Apr 2025 19:11:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cUQXRRW7u9o
"Electric Accordion 🪗 🧬 🔊
🤘 Fully Live Looping 🤘"
(More...)
Better cleaning of hospital equipment could cut patient infections by one-third – and save money
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:13:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/better-cleaning-of-hospital-equipment-could-cut-patient-infections-by-one-third-and-save-money-251917>
"Hospital-acquired infections are infections patients didn’t have when they
were admitted to hospital. The most common include wound infections after
surgery, urinary tract infections and pneumonia.
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Revealed: Big tech’s new datacentres will take water from the world’s driest areas
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:15:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/09/big-tech-datacentres-water>
"Amazon, Microsoft and Google are operating datacentres that use vast amounts
of water in some of the world’s driest areas and are building many more, the
non-profit investigatory organisation SourceMaterial and the
Guardian have
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The Essential Tanith Lee
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:17:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/article/tanith-lee-books.html?unlocked_article_code=1._E4.FJfs.zhdrjLilt800&smid=url-share>
"There are authors who stick to what they know, carving out careful niches for
themselves. And then there are the ones who obliterate boundaries.
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As more communities have to consider relocation, we explore what happens to the land after people leave
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:19:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/as-more-communities-have-to-consider-relocation-we-explore-what-happens-to-the-land-after-people-leave-253653>
"Once floodwaters subside, talk of planned retreat inevitably rises.
Within Aotearoa New Zealand, several communities from north to south –
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Earth from Space: Great Barrier Reef, Australia
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:21:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Images/2025/04/Earth_from_Space_Great_Barrier_Reef_Australia>
"This Copernicus Sentinel-2 image shows part of one of the world’s natural
wonders – the Great Barrier Reef in the Coral Sea off the east coast of
Queensland, Australia."
(More...)
A German experiment gave people a basic monthly income. The effect on their work ethic was surprising
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 05:23:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://edition.cnn.com/2025/04/11/health/germany-universal-basic-income-study-intl-scli-wellness/>
"A German experiment has found that people are likely to continue working
full-time even if they receive no-strings-attached universal basic income
payments.
(More...)
Academic libraries cannot afford to carry on with transformative agreements
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:21:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://blogs.lse.ac.uk/impactofsocialsciences/2025/03/31/academic-libraries-cannot-afford-to-carry-on-with-transformative-agreements/>
"The funding crisis in UK higher education is forcing academic libraries to
make difficult financial decisions. Caroline Edwards argues agreements with
commercial publishers now represent an unreasonable expense and introduces the
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Australian with working visa detained and deported on returning to US from sister’s memorial
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:23:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/11/australian-with-us-working-visa-detained-insulted-deported>
"When Jonathan returned from the US to Australia for a quick trip to scatter
his sister’s ashes, he packed only two changes of clothes, leaving enough space
in his small bag to carry the empty ashes urn to his home in the US. The trip
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‘It never happened – but the picture says it did’: 28 fake images that fooled the world
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:24:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/artanddesign/2025/apr/12/28-fake-images-that-fooled-the-world>
"“Pictures or it didn’t happen.” So runs the immediate social media retort to
any claim deemed too extraordinary to be true. Carried within it is an
assumption shared across the globe which has held firm almost since the
(More...)
Middle-Aged Man Trading Cards Go Viral in Rural Japan Town
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:25:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.tokyoweekender.com/entertainment/middle-aged-man-trading-cards-go-viral-in-japan/>
"In the small town of Kawara in Fukuoka Prefecture, something unexpected is
happening at the Saidosho Community Center. While kids in most parts of Japan
are obsessed with Pokémon cards — or perhaps the franchise’s latest smartphone
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Soaring high with a flock of birds and their human ‘foster parents’
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 12:26:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/soaring-high-with-a-flock-of-birds-and-their-human-foster-parents/>
"Journeying to warmer climes for the winter, a flock of northern bald ibis
tails a microlight aircraft, spurred on by whoops of encouragement from their
human foster parents.
(More...)
LLMs can't stop making up software dependencies and sabotaging everything
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:05:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theregister.com/2025/04/12/ai_code_suggestions_sabotage_supply_chain/>
'The rise of LLM-powered code generation tools is reshaping how developers
write software - and introducing new risks to the software supply chain in the
process.
(More...)
Photographer Braves the Frozen Arctic to Capture Incredible Wildlife Portraits
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:08:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://petapixel.com/2025/04/11/photographer-braves-the-frozen-arctic-to-capture-incredible-wildlife-portraits/>
"Photographer Joshua Holko has dedicated his career to photographing polar and
sub-polar wildlife, and the results are breathtaking.
(More...)
So You Want to Be a Dissident?
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:10:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/Bhnj3
"Once upon a time—say, several weeks ago—Americans tended to think of
dissidents as of another place, perhaps, and another time. They were overseas
heroes—names like Alexei Navalny and Jamal Khashoggi, or Nelson Mandela and
(More...)
Beyond the ping pong table: new certification endorses truly progressive employers
Sun, 13 Apr 2025 19:11:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/beyond-the-ping-pong-table-new-certification-endorses-truly-progressive-employers/>
"Since the Covid pandemic, employees are increasingly prioritising
forward-thinking work environments. This goes beyond office perks like ping
pong tables, free fruit and Christmas parties, and moves into the realms of
(More...)
Ground-level ozone pollution poses growing threat to planetary health
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:41:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/04/ground-level-ozone-pollution-poses-growing-threat-to-planetary-health/>
"Kilometers above the Earth’s surface, the ozone layer protects humanity and
all life from the sun’s harmful ultraviolet rays. But in the troposphere, at
ground level, this gas can wreak havoc on planetary health in myriad ways. As
(More...)
‘Trump fatigue’ is putting Kiwis off the news, with trust in media still low – new report
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:44:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/trump-fatigue-is-putting-kiwis-off-the-news-with-trust-in-media-still-low-new-report-252714>
"The news media is doing its best to keep everyone up to speed with the pace of
Donald Trump’s radical changes to the world order.
(More...)
Bernie Sanders Makes Surprise Appearance at Coachella Weekend 1
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:45:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.teenvogue.com/story/bernie-sanders-coachella-2025
"Coachella’s star-studded surprise guest list just got bigger. Ahead of
Clairo’s set at the Outdoor Theater, Congressman Maxwell Frost and Senator
Bernie Sanders shocked the crowd by making a brief appearance.
(More...)
One Way to Live Near Friends
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:46:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://annehelen.substack.com/p/one-way-to-live-near-friends
"When Phil Levin and I agreed it was finally time to do a Culture Study Q&A
about his app/website,
Live Near Friends, I told him plainly: we’ve got to
make sure not to make this conversation sound like THIS ONE APP WILL SOLVE ALL
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The rise of end times fascism
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 03:47:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/apr/13/end-times-fascism-far-right-trump-musk>
"The movement for corporate city states cannot believe its good luck. For
years, it has been pushing the extreme notion that wealthy, tax-averse people
should up and start their own high-tech fiefdoms, whether new countries on
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Australian academics refuse to attend US conferences for fear of being detained
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:19:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/14/australian-academics-refuse-to-attend-us-conferences-for-fear-of-being-detained>
"When Gemma Lucy Smart received an invitation to attend an academic conference
in the US, she was excited. But that was before Donald Trump was returned to
office.
(More...)
Is eating Tasmanian farmed salmon worth snuffing out 40m years of evolution?
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:21:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/07/is-eating-tasmanian-farmed-salmon-worth-snuffing-out-40m-years-of-evolution>
"Australia is justly famous as a place where ancient species, long extinct
elsewhere, live on. After aeons of adversity, Australia’s living fossils often
survive only in protected habitats: the Wollemi, Huon and King Billy pines, the
(More...)
Climate change is supercharging pollen and making allergies worse
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:23:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250410-how-climate-driven-thunderstorms-supercharge-pollen-allergies>
'People could see the thunderstorm, but they couldn't see what was going on
inside it. Trillions of pollen particles, sucked up into the clouds as the
storm formed, were now being splintered by rain, lightning and humidity into
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There’s a Lot of History to Unpack for This Space Expert
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 11:24:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/12/science/jonathan-mcdowell-retirement-space.html>
"Jonathan McDowell is a go-to expert for all things spaceflight. Thousands of
subscribers read his monthly
Space Report, and far more people have seen him
on cable news and other media platforms explaining unexpected events in orbit.
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We study ‘planktivores’ – and found an amazing diversity of shapes among plankton-feeding fishes
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:21:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-study-planktivores-and-found-an-amazing-diversity-of-shapes-among-plankton-feeding-fishes-254296>
"Swim along the edge of a coral reef and you’ll often see schools of sleek,
torpedo-shaped fishes gliding through the currents, feeding on tiny plankton
from the water column.
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What does China really think about Trump? They know about humiliation and won’t take it from him
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:22:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/13/what-does-china-really-think-about-trump-they-know-about-humiliation-and-wont-take-it-from-him>
"Last week, Mao Ning, head of China’s foreign ministry information department,
posted a blurry black-and-white clip of a moment in history. In 1953, the late
Chairman Mao, in his heavily accented, high-pitched voice, made a defiant
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Kids cheering ‘chicken jockey!’ at A Minecraft Movie isn’t antisocial – it creates a chance for us to connect
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:23:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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How rich is Gina Rinehart, and how much will she earn in the time it takes to read this article?
Mon, 14 Apr 2025 19:24:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Peter Dutton’s climate policy backslide threatens Australia’s clout in the Pacific – right when we need it most
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:10:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/peter-duttons-climate-policy-backslide-threatens-australias-clout-in-the-pacific-right-when-we-need-it-most-254385>
"Australia’s relationship with its regional neighbours could be in doubt under
a Coalition government after two Pacific leaders challenged Opposition Leader
Peter Dutton over his weak climate stance.
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Civilian deaths in Sumy attack may force Washington to get tough with Putin
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:10:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/13/ukraine-civilian-deaths-sumy-attack-russia-us-talks-trump-putin-analysis>
"Even by the warped standards of wartime, Russia’s Sunday morning attack on
Sumy was astonishingly brazen. Two high-speed ballistic missiles, armed,
Ukraine says, with cluster munitions, slammed into the heart of the border city
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Librarians in UK increasingly asked to remove books, as influence of US pressure groups spreads
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:12:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/apr/14/librarians-in-uk-increasingly-asked-to-remove-books-as-influence-of-us-pressure-groups-spreads>
"Requests to remove books from library shelves are on the rise in the UK, as
the influence of pressure groups behind book bans in the US crosses the
Atlantic, according to those working in the sector.
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Most bike lanes in inner Melbourne have less than 40% tree cover – that’ll get worse, new maps show
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:13:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/most-bike-lanes-in-inner-melbourne-have-less-than-40-tree-cover-thatll-get-worse-new-maps-show-253222>
"Walking and cycling is good for people and the planet. But hot sunny days can
make footpaths, bike lanes and city streets unbearable. Climate change will
only make matters worse.
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The big idea: will sci-fi end up destroying the world?
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:15:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/apr/14/the-big-idea-will-sci-fi-end-up-destroying-the-world>
"One can only imagine the horror the late Iain Banks would have felt on
learning his legendary
Culture series is a favourite of Elon Musk. The
Scottish author was an outspoken socialist who could never understand why
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Albanese names Adelaide as host of COP31, while experts remind Labor that coal must go
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 03:16:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/albanese-names-adelaide-as-host-of-cop31-while-experts-remind-labor-that-coal-must-go/>
"Adelaide will host the 2026 United Nations climate conference if Labor wins
back the federal government, Prime Minister Anthony Albanese confirmed today.
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This Is How Universities Can Escape Trump’s Trap, if They Dare
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:07:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nytimes.com/2025/04/14/opinion/trump-higher-education.html
"Almost three months into the Trump administration’s war on universities, and a
year and a half into the Republican Party’s organized campaign against the
presidents of top colleges, it is clear that antisemitism and D.E.I. are mere
(More...)
Bright Green Futures Ep. 29: Climate Restoration with Sarena Ulibarri
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:08:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-29-climate-restoration-with-sarena>
"In this episode, I chat with author Sarena Ulibarri about her story in the
upcoming
Bright Green Futures anthology, why she picked Climate Restoration
as a theme, and her adorable giveaway item."
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One brick higher
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:09:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-15/climate-change-pushing-up-insurance-risk-data-shows/105154662>
'On Furphy Avenue, old letterboxes remain on empty blocks where homes once
stood, before being washed away by flood three years ago.
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Back to the skies: the unlikely comeback of one of Brazil’s rarest parrots
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:11:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/04/back-to-the-skies-the-unlikely-comeback-of-one-of-brazils-rarest-parrots/>
"Parrots numbered 44460 and 44461 don’t know it yet, but they’re about to meet
the human species — with all the trauma that entails. It’s late afternoon,
yesterday’s rain has left a swamp on the ground and Leco has already dug his
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Climate crisis has tripled length of deadly ocean heatwaves, study finds
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 11:12:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/14/climate-crisis-has-tripled-length-of-deadly-ocean-heatwaves-study-finds>
"The climate crisis has tripled the length of ocean heatwaves, a study has
found, supercharging deadly storms and destroying critical ecosystems such as
kelp forests and coral reefs.
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Why is it so hard for everyone to have a house in Australia?
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:03:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-is-it-so-hard-for-everyone-to-have-a-house-in-australia-254464>
"Home ownership in Australia was once regarded as proof of success in life.
However, it remains elusive for many people today.
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Russian missile strike kills dozens in Ukrainian city of Sumy
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:04:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/13/russian-missile-strike-kills-injured-ukraine-sumy>
"At least 34 people have been killed and more than 100 injured in a Russian
ballistic missile strike in the Ukrainian city of Sumy as people were going to
church for Palm Sunday, in the worst attack on civilians this year.
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New study finds no evidence technology causes ‘digital dementia’ in older people
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:05:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-study-finds-no-evidence-technology-causes-digital-dementia-in-older-people-254392>
"In the 21st century, digital technology has changed many aspects of our lives.
Generative artificial intelligence (AI) is the latest newcomer, with chatbots
and other AI tools changing how we learn and creating considerable
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Zelenskyy urges Trump to view devastation in Ukraine caused by Russia’s invasion
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:06:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/14/zelenskyy-invites-trump-to-ukraine-to-see-damage-from-russia-invasion-first-hand>
"Volodymyr Zelenskyy has urged Donald Trump to visit Ukraine to see the
devastation caused by Russia’s invasion, while the US president appeared to
play down Moscow’s latest deadly attack, the worst on civilians this year,
(More...)
To eradicate polio once and for all, we need a new vaccine – that’s what we’re working on
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:08:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/to-eradicate-polio-once-and-for-all-we-need-a-new-vaccine-thats-what-were-working-on-252086>
"Aside from recent outbreaks of polio in war-torn regions of the world, the
deadly virus is close to being eradicated, thanks to vaccines.
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US sees biggest drop in Australian visitors since Covid as travellers avoid Trump’s America
Tue, 15 Apr 2025 19:09:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/15/us-sees-biggest-drop-in-australian-visitors-since-covid-as-travellers-avoid-trumps-america>
"Australians are increasingly avoiding travel to the US under Donald Trump’s
second presidency, fresh data shows, with forecasters expecting tourist numbers
to plummet further throughout the year.
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Hungary passes constitutional amendment to ban LGBTQ+ gatherings
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:49:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/14/hungary-poised-to-adopt-constitutional-amendment-to-ban-lgbtq-gatherings>
"Hungarian lawmakers have voted through a controversial constitutional
amendment that campaigners described as a “significant escalation” in the
government’s efforts to crack down on dissent and chip away at human rights.
(More...)
Some hybrid cars thirstier than their petrol peers – especially on highways
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:50:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/14/some-hybrid-cars-thirstier-than-their-petrol-peers/>
"They are sold as vehicles that will cut petrol consumption but tests on
Australian roads show some hybrid cars use more fuel than standard models.
(More...)
Will climate-linked extreme weather make renewables projects uninsurable?
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:51:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/will-climate-linked-extreme-weather-make-renewables-projects-uninsurable/>
"In October 2018, severe winds hit the Oakey 2 solar farm, which was still
under construction in the Darling Downs region of southeast Queensland.
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‘Heart of Borneo’ dams raze Indigenous forests for Indonesia green energy drive
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:53:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/04/heart-of-borneo-dams-raze-indigenous-forests-for-indonesia-green-energy-drive/>
"MALINAU, Indonesia — Indonesia is pressing ahead with construction of a new
network of dams in Borneo to power a major “green” industrial estate that will
relocate Indigenous communities and cut into one of Asia’s largest stretches of
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China solar giant breaks solar cell efficiency record, unveils powerful new module
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:54:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://onestepoffthegrid.com.au/china-solar-giant-unveils-670-w-module-with-significantly-enhanced-energy-yield/>
"Leading Chinese solar manufacturer Longi has unveiled a powerful new 670 watt
(W) solar panel and announced a new world record for silicon solar cell
conversion efficiency.
(More...)
ESA: Meet Biomass
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 03:56:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.esa.int/ESA_Multimedia/Videos/2025/02/Meet_Biomass
"Meet Biomass – ESA’s next Earth Explorer mission to launch. Carrying the first
P-band synthetic aperture radar in space, this new mission is set to deliver
crucial information about the state of our forests and how they are changing,
(More...)
Trump’s War on ‘Woke’ and DEI: Incubated by a Nazi Eugenics Foundation
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:48:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://bylinetimes.com/2025/02/27/trumps-war-on-woke-and-dei-incubated-by-a-nazi-eugenics-foundation/>
"‘Woke’ and ‘diversity, equity and inclusion’ (DEI) are both terms that have
been portrayed as a threat to white people. What if the opposition to them has
been manufactured to further the goals of a burgeoning white supremacist
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Trump donors eye potential bonanza if US succeeds with Greenland land-grab
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:50:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/15/trump-greenland-donors-investors-finance>
"Some of Donald Trump’s biggest campaign donors and investors, who collectively
have hundreds of millions of dollars in financial ties to the US president, are
positioned to potentially profit from any American takeover of Greenland,
(More...)
What elephants’ unique brain structures suggest about their mental abilities
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:51:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-elephants-unique-brain-structures-suggest-about-their-mental-abilities-100421>
"Conservationists have designated August 12 as World Elephant Day to raise
awareness about conserving these majestic animals. Elephants have many engaging
features, from their incredibly dexterous trunks to their memory abilities and
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Avoid U.S. or take burner devices, Canadian executives tell staff
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:52:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bnnbloomberg.ca/business/politics/2025/04/15/avoid-us-or-take-burner-devices-canadian-executives-tell-staff/>
"Some major public institutions in Canada, including a pension management firm
and a leading hospital, are advising staff against travelling to the U.S.,
marking a greater erosion in the country’s longstanding trust with its
(More...)
Renting a home in Australia means handing over too much sensitive info. It’s a national security risk
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:53:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/renting-a-home-in-australia-means-handing-over-too-much-sensitive-info-its-a-national-security-risk-254293>
"Our personal information is more valuable than ever. The most recent
government cyber threat report warns that foreign state actors have an
“enduring interest” in obtaining sensitive and personally identifiable
(More...)
China reportedly orders its airlines to halt Boeing jet deliveries amid US trade war
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 11:54:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2025/apr/15/china-orders-airlines-to-halt-boeing-jet-deliveries-us-tariffs>
"China has reportedly ordered its airlines not to take any further deliveries
of Boeing jets, the latest move in its tit-for-tat trade war with the US.
(More...)
Shrimp daily routine
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:04:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=o8WX5CLdZQY
"This shrimp has a really busy day!"
Via Muse.
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A weird phrase is plaguing scientific papers – and we traced it back to a glitch in AI training data
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:05:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
A century after its discovery, scientists capture first confirmed footage of a colossal squid in the deep
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:06:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-century-after-its-discovery-scientists-capture-first-confirmed-footage-of-a-colossal-squid-in-the-deep-254584>
"The colossal squid was first described in 1925 based on specimens from the
stomach of a commercially hunted sperm whale. A century later, an international
voyage captured the first confirmed video of this species in its natural
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Swapping out red meat and creamy pasta sauce could significantly cut household emissions, Australian research finds
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:07:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/16/swapping-out-red-meat-and-creamy-pasta-sauce-could-significantly-cut-household-emissions-australian-research-finds>
"Simple grocery hacks – including swapping out red meat for chicken or
plant-based alternatives, opting for dairy-free milk and yoghurt and choosing
fruit toast instead of muffins – could substantially cut household greenhouse
(More...)
Seattle man pets hundreds of dogs for his birthday present
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:08:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2ZkR7vO0xko
'Sunday was Gary Tucker’s 67th Birthday, and he’s a frequent walker around
Green Lake.
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Allowing forests to regrow and regenerate is a great way to restore habitat
Wed, 16 Apr 2025 19:09:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/allowing-forests-to-regrow-and-regenerate-is-a-great-way-to-restore-habitat-254325>
"Queensland is widely known as the land clearing capital of Australia. But
what’s not so well known is many of the cleared trees can grow back naturally.
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Parched waterways, dead fish and trees ready to give up: historic big dry grips South Australia
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:03:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/16/south-australia-historic-dry-weather-parched-waterways-dead-fish-and-trees-ready-to-give-up>
"Usually hardy trees and shrubs are dying, waterways have turned to dust and
ecologists fear local freshwater fish extinctions could be coming as historic
dry conditions grip parts of South Australia.
(More...)
As Columbia Folds, Harvard Shows What Institutional Courage Looks Like
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:04:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/04/15/as-columbia-folds-harvard-shows-what-institutional-courage-looks-like/>
"The first few months of the Trump administration have seen a quick divergence
between those who are quick to bend the knee to unconstitutional,
authoritarian, censorial demands from Donald Trump, and those with the spine to
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Obama backs Harvard as Yale faculty members support standing up to Trump
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:04:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/education/2025/apr/15/obama-yale-harvard-trump-cuts>
"Barack Obama has come out in support of Harvard after the Trump administration
elected to cut $2bn of its federal grants after the Ivy League school in
Massachusetts rejected what it said was an attempt at “government regulation”
(More...)
Cheaper than a Hilux: AusEV unveils fully electric 4×4 mining and construction ute
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:05:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/16/cheaper-than-a-hilux-ausev-unveils-fully-electric-4x4-mining-and-construction-ute/>
"Australian electric vehicle (EV) distributor AusEV has unveiled what it
describes as Australia’s first fully electric 4×4 mining and construction ute,
and which it says will beat its fossil fuel equivalents on the total cost of
(More...)
Australia’s next government may be Great Barrier Reef’s last chance after sixth mass bleaching, conservationist says
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:07:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/16/australias-next-government-may-be-great-barrier-reefs-last-chance-after-sixth-mass-bleaching-conservationist-says>
"The Great Barrier Reef was hit by a sixth widespread coral bleaching event
since 2016 this summer – the second time the world’s biggest coral reef has
seen the phenomenon strike in back-to-back years – according to government
(More...)
Diverse forests and forest rewilding offer resilience against climate change
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 04:08:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/04/diverse-forests-and-forest-rewilding-offer-resilience-against-climate-change/>
"When it comes to reforestation, planting a diversity of tree species could
have a plethora of positive effects on forest health and resilience, climate
mitigation and biodiversity. That’s based on research from the world’s largest
(More...)
Peter Dutton’s nuclear power plan could lead to major electricity shortages, analysis says
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:46:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/16/peter-duttons-nuclear-power-plan-could-lead-to-major-electricity-shortages-analysis-says>
"Peter Dutton’s plan to build less renewable energy and keep Australia’s coal
plants running longer has overestimated the reliability of ageing generators
and could lead to major electricity shortages, according to a new analysis.
(More...)
Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:47:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/16/fortescue-signs-350m-deal-to-switch-diesel-drill-rigs-for-electric-in-pursuit-of-real-zero/>
"Andrew Forrest’s iron ore giant Fortescue Metals continues to put its money
where its mouth is on decarbonisation, this week signing a $A350 million deal
to buy more than 50 autonomous electric drill rigs to replace existing
(More...)
Bringing ‘Good Fire’ Back to the Land
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:48:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/bringing-good-fire-back-to-the-land/
"Maidu fire practitioner Danny Manning twirls a traditional fire stick made
from an elderberry plant between his hands, rubbing it against a fire board
until the first ember forms. He kindles it with a cottonwood bundle and gently
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Science 'storytelling' is desperately needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis, say researchers
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:50:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://phys.org/news/2025-04-science-storytelling-desperately-climate-biodiversity.html>
'Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to
inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.
(More...)
"The Mystery of the Third Planet": An Intro to Soviet Animation With a Children’s Adventure Turned Cult Classic
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:52:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reactormag.com/sf-film-club-the-mystery-of-the-third-planet/
"In 1965, right in the middle of the Space Race between the Soviet Union and
the United States, Russian science fiction writer Kir Bulychev published
A
Girl Nothing Will Happen To, the first in what would become a long-running
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Trump’s Trade War Could Turbocharge Deforestation in the Amazon
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 11:54:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/gwXpT
"This past December, I was driving down the Trans-Amazonian Highway, near the
city of Santarém, in northern Brazil, when the road disappeared into what I
thought was fog. When I got out of the car, though, I realized that the haze
(More...)
‘De-extinction’ of dire wolves promotes false hope: technology can’t undo extinction
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:05:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/de-extinction-of-dire-wolves-promotes-false-hope-technology-cant-undo-extinction-254479>
"Over the past week, the media have been inundated with news of the
“de-extinction” of the dire wolf (
Aenocyon dirus) – a species that went
extinct about 13,000 years ago.
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The Bright Future of the All-Electric Neighborhood
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:06:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/all-electric-neighborhoods/
"Susan Manners and her partner were looking to move to Vermont to be closer to
their kids when they stumbled upon a chance to buy a townhouse in a new
development in the northwestern city of South Burlington. The view — a vista of
(More...)
Fake documents, real deforestation drive global trade in illegal Amazon timber
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:07:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/04/fake-documents-real-deforestation-drive-global-trade-in-illegal-amazon-timber/>
"“Everyone does it.” That’s how the representative of a sawmill described the
practice of selling fake documents to illegal timber from the Brazilian Amazon
as legitimate, a fraud known as timber laundering. The testimony was collected
(More...)
Trumpism echoes Timothy McVeigh’s right-wing extremism, 30 years after the Oklahoma bombing
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:08:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/trumpism-echoes-timothy-mcveighs-right-wing-extremism-30-years-after-the-oklahoma-bombing-254070>
"This week, it will be 30 years since the Oklahoma bombing.
On the morning of April 19 1995, anti-government right-wing extremist Timothy
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Dutton brings back old-school climate denial in second leaders debate
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:10:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/dutton-brings-back-old-school-climate-denial-in-second-leaders-debate/>
"In a campaign where Coaltion leader Peter Dutton’s fate seems tied to his
closeness to broadly hated figures like Donald Trump and Tony Abbott, it is
weird and confusing that at every single possible opportunity Dutton seems to
(More...)
Fix the News 292: Rest Here, Weary Doomscroller
Thu, 17 Apr 2025 19:11:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://fixthenews.com/292-rest-here-weary-doomscroller/?ref=fix-the-news-newsletter>
'Hi everyone, Gus here. I've just come back from the annual TED conference in
Vancouver, where despite everything that's going on, I was reminded that there
are some truly extraordinary people out there moving things forward. I met
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Canada Blocks Access To Alaska And Trump Lost It
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:10:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WII0hHGunb4
"The tension between the United States and Canada has reached a boiling point,
with British Columbia Premier David Eby taking aggressive action against the
U.S. in response to President Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods.
(More...)
Russian Won’t Be Kyrgyzstan’s Lingua Franca for Long
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:21:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://foreignpolicy.com/2025/04/04/language-russia-kyrgyzstan-central-asia-empire/>
"One of the most powerful tools of imperialism is cultural and linguistic
erasure. In the Soviet Union, a policy of “Russification” was applied to every
territory, with the goal of consolidating control over diverse ethnic groups.
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Everything We Believe About Kids And Phones Might Be Wrong, Study Finds
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:24:37 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/phones-and-children-benefits_uk_67fe65e1e4b0095bc4906b6a>
"Critics say phones ruin children’s attention spans and are causing a mental
health crisis. But what if phones are not actually all that bad for kids?
(More...)
Queensland council races to reverse mayor’s EV charger halt, with funding on the line
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:28:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/17/queensland-council-races-to-reverse-mayors-ev-charger-halt-with-funding-on-the-line/>
"Two Livingstone Shire councillors are racing to reverse their mayor’s
cancellation of two electric vehicle chargers, as a deadline for $320,000 in
funding looms next Friday.
(More...)
Driving under viral impairment: Linking acute SARS-CoV-2 infections to elevated car crash risks
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:30:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://journals.plos.org/globalpublichealth/article?id=10.1371/journal.pgph.0004420>
"This study explores the linkage between acute SARS-CoV-2 and car crashes
across U.S. states, correlating with COVID-19 mitigation strategies,
vaccination rates, and Long COVID prevalence. This investigation analyzed
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Net Zero Banking Puts Your Money Where Your Values Are
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 05:31:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/net-zero-banking-sunrise-banks/
"Once an outdoor educator, Laura Wildenborg spent 10 years taking kids on field
trips to go rock climbing or cross-country skiing across the region, all to
inspire children to love and care for the environment.
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Why deregulating online platforms is actually bad for free speech
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:32:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-deregulating-online-platforms-is-actually-bad-for-free-speech-253015>
"One of the first executive orders that President Trump signed after his
inauguration on Jan. 20, 2025, was titled
Restoring Freedom of Speech and
Ending Federal Censorship. The order accused the previous administration of
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Yoko Ono, ‘the first female punk rocker’, is an artist of benevolent magic
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:34:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/yoko-ono-the-first-female-punk-rocker-is-an-artist-of-benevolent-magic-250521>
Review: Yoko: A Biography – David Sheff (Simon & Schuster)
In 1945, when Yoko Ono was 12, her home city of Tokyo was firebombed. With her
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Trump’s newest grift: Building a cryptocurrency empire while destroying its regulators
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:35:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.citationneeded.news/trump-crypto-empire/
"In an unprecedented abuse of presidential power, Donald Trump is dismantling
federal cryptocurrency oversight while building a sprawling family crypto
empire worth billions. Through World Liberty Financial, a planned decentralized
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Nayib Bukele: El Salvador’s strongman leader doing Donald Trump’s legwork abroad
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:18:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nayib-bukele-el-salvadors-strongman-leader-doing-donald-trumps-legwork-abroad-254629>
"The US president, Donald Trump, has unleashed a string of controversial
policies since returning to the White House that have put his administration at
odds with most of the world. He has, at the same time, forged an alliance with
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Ancient Himalayan Water Temples Are Meeting Modern Needs
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 13:19:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/ancient-himalayan-water-temples/
"In Uttarakhand’s prime fruit-growing region, a brightly clad woman carries a
pitcher to what looks like a tiny temple set amid apricot orchards. This
400-year-old structure is one of the hundreds of water temples, locally called
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Most bees nest in the ground. Offering rocks and gravel is a simple way to help them thrive
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:49:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/most-bees-nest-in-the-ground-offering-rocks-and-gravel-is-a-simple-way-to-help-them-thrive-254707>
"Of the more than 20,000 bee species in the world, 70% nest in the ground. And
like many of their counterparts that nest above ground, these bees are facing
rapid population declines.
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The “De” In “Decentralization” Stands For “Democracy”
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:50:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/04/17/the-de-in-decentralization-stands-for-democracy/>
"There’s a certain dark irony in watching tech billionaires who built their
empires on the “democratizing power of technology” now actively working to
dismantle democratic institutions. The same figures who once championed
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Thailand’s fragile democracy takes another hit with arrest of US academic
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:51:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/thailands-fragile-democracy-takes-another-hit-with-arrest-of-us-academic-254706>
"Despite the challenges faced by local democratic activists, Thailand has often
been an oasis of relative liberalism compared with neighbouring countries such
as Myanmar, Laos and Cambodia.
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Community Land Trusts Are on the Rise in Hawai‘i
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:53:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://overstoryhawaii.org/community-land-trusts-are-on-the-rise-in-hawaii/>
"On Aug. 8, 2024, a new milestone was reached in the aftermath of the deadly
Lahaina wildfire that destroyed 2,200 structures and displaced 12,000
residents: A Lahaina nonprofit secured its first residential parcel for
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In the trade war, China has moved to curb supply of critical minerals. Can Australia seize the moment?
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:53:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/in-the-trade-war-china-has-moved-to-curb-supply-of-critical-minerals-can-australia-seize-the-moment-254574>
"In the escalating trade war between the United States and China, one notable
exception stood out: 31 critical minerals, including rare earth elements, were
strategically exempted from tariffs.
(More...)
The secret to finding one of the most endangered bumblebees in the US? Dogs
Fri, 18 Apr 2025 19:55:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/02/the-secret-to-finding-endangered-rusty-patched-bumblebees-us-dogs>
"On a summer day in Somers, Wisconsin, Dave Giordano heard an unexpected
buzzing in his back yard. What he found shocked him – a rusty patched bumblebee
nest. The discovery was so rare it made the local news.
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Could humanity be extinct within 10,000 years? A new book is the wake up call our species needs
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:22:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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State funds to protect wildlife corridor between Joshua Tree National Park, military base
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:24:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
1 in 6 New Zealanders is disabled. Why does so much health research still exclude them?
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:25:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/1-in-6-new-zealanders-is-disabled-why-does-so-much-health-research-still-exclude-them-254280>
"Disabled people encounter all kinds of barriers to accessing healthcare – and
not simply because some face significant mobility challenges.
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Copaganda on the News: On the Crucial Stories the Media Ignores
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:27:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://lithub.com/copaganda-on-the-news-on-the-crucial-stories-the-media-ignores/>
"In 2022, I appeared on a Sunday morning news show in Los Angeles amid an
increase in local news stories about theft. I pointed out patterns in which
news stations devoted more coverage to low-level theft than to other behavior
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Why healthy eating may be the best way to reduce food waste
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 03:27:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-healthy-eating-may-be-the-best-way-to-reduce-food-waste-253852>
"Australians waste around 7.68 million tonnes of food a year. This costs the
economy an estimated A$36.6 billion and households up to $2,500 annually.
(More...)
Public toilets could be the jewels in our cities’ crowns – if only governments would listen
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:37:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/public-toilets-could-be-the-jewels-in-our-cities-crowns-if-only-governments-would-listen-253526>
"A New South Wales Senate inquiry into public toilets is underway, looking into
the provision, design and maintenance of public toilets across the state.
(More...)
I was a child soldier – here’s what it’ll take to protect young lives in conflict zones
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:38:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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When this is over, U.S. rights abusers must be tried for crimes against humanity
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 11:40:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.inquirer.com/opinion/commentary/us-crimes-humanity-ice-kristi-noem-20250413.html>
"In a just and decent America, the law enforcement career of Charles Cross Jr.
would have ended more than a decade ago. A Milwaukee police sergeant, Cross was
briefly fired from the force in 2007 after kicking down his girlfriend’s door
(More...)
‘Where’s the human dignity?’ As bulldozers roll in, this is the face of a Queensland crisis
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:47:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Growing threats faced by women candidates undermine our democracy
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 13:47:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/growing-threats-faced-by-women-candidates-undermine-our-democracy-254371>
"As Liberal MP Pam Damoff prepares to leave politics, she joins other Canadian
women MPs in warning that growing threats and harassment are driving them out
of politics.
(More...)
The State Department is changing its mind about what it calls human rights
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:34:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2025/04/18/nx-s1-5357511/state-department-human-rights-report-cuts>
'The Trump administration is substantially scaling back the State Department's
annual reports on international human rights to remove longstanding critiques
of abuses such as harsh prison conditions, government corruption and
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Excuse my cynicism, but after 25 years of the same housing policies, could Australian leaders try something else?
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:35:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/business/grogonomics/2025/apr/17/after-25-years-of-the-same-housing-policies-pushing-up-demand-australia-needs-a-new-approach>
"This week, the housing affordability crisis was solved when both the Labor and
Liberal parties discovered that the key was to give people more money so they
can bid a higher price for a home. Phew. Our long national nightmare is over.
(More...)
Regrets: Actors who sold AI avatars stuck in Black Mirror-esque dystopia
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:37:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://arstechnica.com/ai/2025/04/regrets-actors-who-sold-ai-avatars-stuck-in-black-mirror-esque-dystopia/>
'In a
Black Mirror-esque turn, some cash-strapped actors who didn't fully
understand the consequences are regretting selling their likenesses to be used
in AI videos that they consider embarrassing, damaging, or harmful,
AFP
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Why a psychopath wouldn’t hesitate to cause another global financial crisis – if there was something in it for them
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:38:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-a-psychopath-wouldnt-hesitate-to-cause-another-global-financial-crisis-if-there-was-something-in-it-for-them-252788>
"Would you want a psychopath looking after your pension? Or what about your
shares? In a recent talk at the Cambridge Festival of Science, I spoke about
the latest research relating to a psychopath’s love of money, greed for power,
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Why it’s not safe for dogs to drink from communal water bowls
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:39:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-its-not-safe-for-dogs-to-drink-from-communal-water-bowls-253550>
"On a bright, sunny day, after a nice walk with your dog, you stop at a local
cafe to grab a drink. At the counter, you spot a water bowl for your dog. But
before letting your dog take a sip, consider this: shared water bowls can be a
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Lab coats, red boards and oiled bodies: inside the world of junior pig showing
Sat, 19 Apr 2025 19:40:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/17/lab-coats-red-boards-and-oiled-bodies-inside-the-world-of-junior-pig-showing>
"Two young competitors enter the ring wearing matching white coats and serious
expressions. They’re holding red plastic boards. Braced between the boards is a
black-and-white Hampshire pig named Ann. The handlers, wearing oversized white
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‘They are trying to make it unbearable’: Jerusalem Christians face Easter under Israeli crackdown
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:16:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/18/jerusalem-christians-easter-israeli-crackdown-church-holy-sepulchre>
"As the bells rang out across the courtyard of the Church of the Holy
Sepulchre, the priests began to sing a deep, low prayer. Heads bowed over
candles, and escorted by people bearing aloft large gold crosses, they made
(More...)
The decommissioned wind turbine that became a tiny home
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:18:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/the-decommissioned-wind-turbine-that-became-a-tiny-home/>
"You might be blown away to know that the tiny house pictured used to stand 100
metres in the air as a major part of a wind turbine.
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"RoboCop" actor Peter Weller on the crooked line leading from Ronald Reagan to Donald Trump
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:19:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.salon.com/2025/04/19/robocop-actor-peter-weller-on-the-crooked-line-leading-from-ronald-reagan-to-donald/>
"Paul Verhoeven’s 1987 film “RoboCop” is a dystopic masterpiece. Set in a
(then) near future deindustrialized Detroit, Peter Weller's character Alex
Murphy is a police officer who is brutally killed while on duty and then
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How a Sydney scientist became enamoured with the ‘Ferraris of the crustacean world’ – and discovered a new shrimp species
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:20:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Deaf Nigerians Are Learning to Code Through Sign Language
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 04:22:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/deaf-in-tech-nigeria/
"Victor Oricha stands at the front of a small training hall in Abuja, Nigeria’s
capital, his fingers moving fluidly as he signs to the class. Behind him, a
large screen displays lines of colorful code. He points to a specific line and
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There’s only one way to fight the climate greenlash: appeal to the naysayers’ self-interest
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:02:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/19/theres-only-one-way-to-fight-the-climate-greenlash-appeal-to-the-naysayers-self-interest>
"For a decade, green activists in Britain have been congratulating themselves
on their luck. Unlike in many countries in Europe, where motorists, farmers and
rightwing groups have been driving anti-climate action, the UK has long enjoyed
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How petrostates succeeded in watering down the world’s plan to cut shipping emissions
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:03:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-petrostates-succeeded-in-watering-down-the-worlds-plan-to-cut-shipping-emissions-254638>
"The UN’s International Maritime Organization has just agreed to start charging
ships for the greenhouse gases they emit. After decades of ineffective
incremental tweaks to shipping emissions, the breakthrough came on April 11 at
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How is conservation preparing for a much hotter world? Experts share
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:04:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2025/04/how-is-conservation-preparing-for-a-much-hotter-world-experts-share/>
"About 90 kilometers (56 miles) southeast of Cape Town lies the
tranquilly-named town of Betty’s Bay in South Africa, home to less than 2,000
people. But it’s not the people that draw Nik Sekhran’s eye.
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Australia's black cockatoos could be extinct in 20 years. Can local efforts save them?
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:05:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/why-black-cockatoos-could-be-extinct-in-20-years/92jr8jnjo>
"In decades gone by, flocks of hundreds, even thousands, of black cockatoos
used to blacken the skies along parts of Western Australia's south-west.
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Yacht rock is a powerful musical force and Yächtley Crëw are fully invested
Sun, 20 Apr 2025 11:07:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-20/yacht-rock-yachtley-crew-australia-tour-hbo-documentary/105183324>
'Maybe you're in the supermarket, waiting for the lights to change or watching
a film when you hear a familiar sound that stirs something inside of you.
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Like the Ritz for wildlife: the joy of recreating Britain’s ancient hedges
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:08:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/17/england-ancient-hedges-wildlife>
"The 30-metre ridge runs across the moor near Yar Tor on Dartmoor, one of
several faint lines that crisscross the land like aeroplane contrails. Although
the open moorland looks wild, we are standing on some of the UK’s oldest
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HHS Is Fucking Up America’s Measles Elimination Status
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:10:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/04/18/hhs-is-fucking-up-americas-measles-elimination-status/>
"As we unfortunately have to keep reiterating, the current measles outbreak in
America is not going away. While we have suffered from outbreaks ranging from
mild to slightly worse than that since the disease was officially declared
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Ghost forests are growing as sea levels rise
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:11:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://arstechnica.com/science/2025/04/ghost-forests-are-growing-as-sea-levels-rise/>
"Like giant bones planted in the earth, clusters of tree trunks, stripped clean
of bark, are appearing along the Chesapeake Bay on the United States’
mid-Atlantic coast. They are ghost forests: the haunting remains of what were
(More...)
Online Docs... but Sovereign: This is Europe’s Open Source Answer to Big Tech
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:13:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://news.itsfoss.com/la-suite-numerique-docs/
"Online document editors have been a great innovation, opening the path for
real-time collaboration, easy version control, and allowing remote workers to
operate from anywhere in the world with an active internet connection.
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Inuit comedy North of North balances silly humour with meaningful representation
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:14:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-18/north-of-north-inuit-comedy-anna-lambe-canada-netflix/105182946>
"A few years ago, Inuuk actors Anna Lambe and Maika Harper were doing a screen
test in Germany, of all places, when they realised they had a shared dream.
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In Nigeria’s floating slum, ‘The Herds’ tour spotlights climate change where it’s felt the most
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 11:17:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/herds-nigeria-lagos-climate-change-animals-19a8ed11f5c805fceadbc60c584423fd>
"MAKOKO, Nigeria (
AP) — Several canoes paddle toward Makoko, a vast floating
slum built on stilts in the lagoon at one end of Nigeria’s economic hub of
Lagos. Riding on the vessels are giant cardboard puppet animals along with
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The devastating legacy of Native boarding schools: ‘no way people can apologize it away’
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:18:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2025/apr/19/medicine-river-book-native-boarding-schools>
"Mary Annette Pember will publish her first book,
Medicine River, on Tuesday.
She signed to write it in 2022 but feels she really started work more than 50
years ago, “before I could even write, when I was under the table as a kid,
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Pikachu protesters, Studio Ghibli memes and the subversive power of cuteness
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:21:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/pikachu-protesters-studio-ghibli-memes-and-the-subversive-power-of-cuteness-253909>
"In Antalya, Turkey, in the early hours of March 27, 2025, Pikachu was spotted
fleeing the police, making a getaway as fast as his short yellow legs could
waddle.
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Security without submarines: the military strategy Australia should pursue instead of AUKUS
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:22:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/security-without-submarines-the-military-strategy-australia-should-pursue-instead-of-aukus-253107>
"For more than a century, Australia has followed the same defence policy:
dependence on a great power. This was first the United Kingdom and then the
United States.
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Alternatives to US tech services (and advice on leaving them)
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:24:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.patreon.com/posts/alternatives-to-126902702
"US tech services, the everyday tools and apps we need to function in the new
now, were generally untrustworthy and even harmful for US and non-US citizens
alike even before Big Tech partnered with the Trump government. Now that the US
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How a new ‘Fishheart’ project is combining science, community and Indigenous art to restore life in the Baaka-Darling River
Mon, 21 Apr 2025 19:25:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-a-new-fishheart-project-is-combining-science-community-and-indigenous-art-to-restore-life-in-the-baaka-darling-river-254594>
"A new state-of-the-art tube fishway technology called the “Fishheart” has been
launched at Menindee Lakes, located on the Baaka-Darling River, New South
Wales.
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Why These Hawaii Travelers Were Jailed And Deported
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:23:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://beatofhawaii.com/why-these-hawaii-travelers-were-jailed-and-deported/>
"Two young German travelers expected their Hawaii trip to be the highlight of a
months-long world adventure. Instead, their visit ended in handcuffs, jail
time, and deportation — a stark reminder of the risks some international
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Incredible reason behind Aussie council's move to install 'tiny cardboard teepees' on roadside
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:24:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://au.news.yahoo.com/incredible-reason-behind-aussie-councils-move-to-install-tiny-cardboard-teepees-on-roadside-222724883.html>
'Roads pose a constant threat to native wildlife by cutting them off from
important areas for breeding, food and shelter. It's an all too common scene in
Australia to see animals harmed on the side of the highway, with recent NRMA
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Dungeons, Dragons, and Deutsch
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:25:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sItHp3f6twY
"Visiting Assistant Professor of Modern Languages/German, Brandy Wilcox,
discusses the Dungeons, Dragons, and Deutsch course she teaches at Knox
College."
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Low effort, high visibility: what bumper stickers say about our values and identity
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:26:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/low-effort-high-visibility-what-bumper-stickers-say-about-our-values-and-identity-254581>
"You may have seen them around town or in the news. Bumper stickers on Teslas
broadcasting to anyone who looks: “I bought this before we knew Elon was
crazy.”
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Is Russian misogyny enabling sexual violence in Ukraine? Yes, argues a bestselling author
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:28:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Galaxian 3: Project Revival
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 03:31:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://philwip.com/2025/04/14/galaxian-3-project-revival/
"During the late 1980s, Namco set out to create the world’s largest arcade
game. The result was
Galaxian3: Project Dragoon; a 28 player behemoth that
debuted in April 1990 at the International Garden and Greenery Exposition in
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A secret mathematical rule has shaped the beaks of birds and other dinosaurs for 200 million years
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:20:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-secret-mathematical-rule-has-shaped-the-beaks-of-birds-and-other-dinosaurs-for-200-million-years-254481>
"Bird beaks come in almost every shape and size – from the straw-like beak of a
hummingbird to the slicing, knife-like beak of an eagle.
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Aboriginal rangers fight to save River Murray's native freshwater turtles
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:21:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Hurricane-hit Grenadians see climate change and reparations as one struggle
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:23:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/21/grenada-climate-crisis-slavery-legacy>
"When category 4 Hurricane Beryl hit the Caribbean last June, the three-island
nation of Grenada bore the brunt of its wrath. At the time, the country’s prime
minister, Dickon Mitchell, described the destruction as “almost
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Fossil fuel companies ‘poisoned the well’ of public debate with climate disinformation. Here’s how Australia can break free
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 11:23:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/fossil-fuel-companies-poisoned-the-well-of-public-debate-with-climate-disinformation-heres-how-australia-can-break-free-251221>
"President Donald Trump has issued an executive order that would block state
laws seeking to tackle greenhouse gas emissions – the latest salvo in his
administration’s campaign to roll back United States’ climate action.
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Berlin reports rise in attacks on refugees amid surge in far-right crime
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:25:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/21/berlin-reports-rise-in-attacks-on-refugees-amid-surge-in-far-right-crime>
"Berlin has reported a marked increase in attacks on asylum seekers and refugee
shelters, amid a sharp rise in far-right crime and a hardening of German
migration policy.
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Since its very conception, Star Wars has been political. Now Andor will take on Trump 2.0
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:26:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/since-its-very-conception-star-wars-has-been-political-now-andor-will-take-on-trump-2-0-254208>
"Premiering today, the second and final season of
Star Wars streaming show
Andor seems destined to be one of the pop culture defining moments of the
second Trump presidency.
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How electrification could more than halve Australia’s energy needs
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:27:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/how-electrification-could-more-than-halve-australias-energy-needs/>
"As Australia approaches its next election, energy policy debates have once
again surged to the forefront, dominating public discussion and television
broadcasts alike.
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Women are steadier leaders in times of crisis, but they are still being overlooked
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:28:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/women-are-steadier-leaders-in-times-of-crisis-but-they-are-still-being-overlooked-254676>
"As Canadians prepare to vote in a federal election during a period of global
instability marked by trade disruptions, economic uncertainty, and armed
conflict, the country’s political leadership remains notably traditional in one
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Beginning of the end for carbon offsets? Parents take energy giant to court
Tue, 22 Apr 2025 19:29:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/beginning-of-the-end-for-carbon-offsets-parents-take-energy-giant-to-court/>
"A lawsuit launched by a group of Australian parents against one of the
country’s largest energy companies could be about to deliver a mortal blow to
Australia’s carbon offset industry and the carbon neutral certification scheme
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The rise of Brazil’s fuel mafias and their gas station money laundering machines
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:51:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-rise-of-brazils-fuel-mafias-and-their-gas-station-money-laundering-machines-254422>
"Brazil’s federal police recently pulled back the curtain on a criminal web
that had infiltrated the country’s fuel distribution chains. What looked like
ordinary gas stations were, in fact, outposts of a vast laundering machine,
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Australia is more reliant on imported oil than ever before. It needs more EVs
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:52:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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World’s biggest battery maker announces new tech, including stunning charging speed
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:54:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/22/worlds-biggest-battery-maker-announces-new-tech-including-stunning-charging-speed/>
"CATL, the world’s number one battery maker, has blown all competitors of fast
charging technologies out of the water by announcing it’s latest battery which
can be charged at speeds which will add 520 km of charge in just 5 minutes.
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CPJ Safety Advisory: Traveling to the US
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:55:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://cpj.org/2025/04/cpj-safety-advisory-traveling-to-the-us/
"Under a draft Trump administration proposal, more than 40 countries, including
Iran, Russia, Venezuela, and several African countries, are being considered
for full or partially restricted travel to the U.S. The policy is based on a
(More...)
Bright Green Futures Ep. 30: Earth Day, Joy as a Tactical Weapon, and Release Day for the Bright Green Futures Anthology
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 04:57:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-30-earth-day-joy-as-a-tactical>
"Today is Earth Day, friends, and the
Bright Green Futures: 2024 anthology is
now published!
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Australia’s student strikers for climate believed they could change their future. Where are they now?
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:28:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/22/australias-student-strikers-for-climate-believed-they-could-change-their-future-where-are-they-now>
"On a stinking hot November day, seven years ago, Grace Vegesana and a handful
of other young climate activists set up a small stage in a large square in
Sydney’s CBD – and waited. Inspired by the first school striker for climate,
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Does Mother Nature have rights? A tiny frog has joined the fight
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:29:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.earth.com/news/does-mother-nature-have-rights-a-tiny-frog-has-joined-the-fight/>
"In a quiet corner of the Ecuadorian Andes, a chorus of frogs has sparked a
global conversation about environmental justice. These aren’t just any
amphibians from Ecuador – they’re symbols of resistance, biodiversity, and
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How 50 years of climate change has changed the face of the 'Blue Marble' from space
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:31:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20250422-how-50-years-of-climate-change-has-changed-the-face-of-the-blue-marble>
'"I'll tell you," said astronaut Harrison Schmitt as the Apollo 17 hurtled
towards the Moon, "if there ever was a fragile-appearing piece of blue in
space, it's the Earth right now".
(More...)
AI is inherently ageist. That’s not just unethical – it can be costly for workers and businesses
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:41:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ai-is-inherently-ageist-thats-not-just-unethical-it-can-be-costly-for-workers-and-businesses-254220>
"The world is facing a “silver tsunami” – an unprecedented ageing of the global
workforce. By 2030, more than half of the labour force in many EU countries
will be aged 50 or above. Similar trends are emerging across Australia, the US
(More...)
Grassroots activists who took on corruption and corporate power share 2025 Goldman prize
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:43:40 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/21/goldman-environmental-prize-recognises-activists-fighting-corporate-power-and-political-corruption>
"Grassroots activists who helped jail corrupt officials and obtain personhood
rights for a sacred Amazonian river are among this year’s winners of the
world’s most prestigious environmental prize.
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Owen Le Blanc: creator of the first Linux distribution
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:00:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/1017846/eb5245edc88f83a6/
"Ask a Linux enthusiast who created the Linux kernel, and odds are they will
have no trouble naming Linus Torvalds—but many would be stumped if asked what
the first Linux distribution was, and who created it. Some might guess
(More...)
The government has pledged $10 million for inclusive LGBTQIA+ health care. Here’s what that means
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:00:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-government-has-pledged-10-million-for-inclusive-lgbtqia-health-care-heres-what-that-means-254611>
"Last week, the federal government announced a $10 million commitment to make
Medicare more inclusive for LGBTQIA+ Australians. It aims to improve their
access to “inclusive, culturally safe primary care” through training and
(More...)
The Kremlin’s Payoff? Russia Prepares ‘Hooks’ to Buy Off Trump
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:01:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://ukrainetoday.org/the-kremlins-payoff-russia-prepares-hooks-to-buy-off-trump/>
"In less than 100 days since his return to power, Donald Trump has done more to
advance Russian interests than decades of Kremlin operations—dating back to the
KGB era—could ever achieve. Now, almost three months into his second term, he’s
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Honest Government Ad | Peter Dutton
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:02:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=euE8eZTyQQg
"Peter Dutton has made a new election ad, and it’s surprisingly honest and
informative!"
(More...)
Letters from an American: April 22, 2025
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:03:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-22-2025
"Today is Earth Day, celebrated for the first time in 1970. The spark for the
first Earth Day was the 1962 publication of Rachel Carson’s
Silent Spring. A
marine biologist and best-selling author, Carson showed the devastating effects
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Dutton’s weird energy claims in leaders debate show he’s living in opposite-world
Wed, 23 Apr 2025 20:04:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/duttons-weird-energy-claims-in-leaders-debate-show-hes-living-in-opposite-world/>
"Back in 2022, just after the previous federal election, I think it’s fair to
say that I predicted the tone of this one. I wrote that power prices were
likely to go up under Labor’s first term government regardless of their
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Even experts disagree over whether social media is bad for kids. We examined why
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:52:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/even-experts-disagree-over-whether-social-media-is-bad-for-kids-we-examined-why-252500>
"Disagreement and uncertainty are common features of everyday life. They’re
also common and expected features of scientific research.
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“I’ll sign, you drill” approach to fossil fuel development has overwhelmed Safeguard Mechanism
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:54:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/ill-sign-you-drill-approach-to-fossil-fuel-development-has-overwhelmed-safeguard-mechanism/>
"Emissions from new coal mines and gas facilities across Queensland have
“overwhelmed” the Safeguard Mechanism, an environmental group says.
(More...)
Farmers in crisis as vital mango harvests collapse under unexpected pressure: 'Every year, it gets worse'
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:55:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thecooldown.com/sustainable-food/mango-production-farmers-india-climate-change/>
'As the largest mango producer in the world, India is home to many mango farms.
The country is responsible for the production of over 18 million tons of
mangoes every year. According to research published in the
Bulletin of
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What would change your mind about climate change? We asked 5,000 Australians – here’s what they told us
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:56:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-would-change-your-mind-about-climate-change-we-asked-5-000-australians-heres-what-they-told-us-254329>
"Australia just sweltered through one of its hottest summers on record, and
heat has pushed well into autumn. Once-in-a-generation floods are now striking
with alarming regularity. As disasters escalate, insurers are warning some
(More...)
More than 80% of the world’s reefs hit by bleaching after worst global event on record
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 03:58:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/23/coral-reef-bleaching-worst-global-event-on-record>
"The world’s coral reefs have been pushed into “uncharted territory” by the
worst global bleaching event on record that has now hit more than 80% of the
planet’s reefs, scientists have warned.
(More...)
Rapid flips between warm and cold extremes in a warming world
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 04:01:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.nature.com/articles/s41467-025-58544-5
"Rapid temperature flips are sudden shifts from extreme warm to cold or vice
versa–both challenge humans and ecosystems by leaving a very short time to
mitigate two contrasting extremes, but are yet to be understood. Here, we
(More...)
Do cats make good therapy animals? The new trend showing felines may be more complicated than we realise
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:53:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/do-cats-make-good-therapy-animals-the-new-trend-showing-felines-may-be-more-complicated-than-we-realise-254507>
"Dogs are sociable, enthusiastic and widely used to comfort people in settings
like hospitals, schools and care homes. But an increasingly popular alternative
is emerging: therapy cats.
(More...)
These 3 climate misinformation campaigns are operating during the election run-up. Here’s how to spot them
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:54:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/these-3-climate-misinformation-campaigns-are-operating-during-the-election-run-up-heres-how-to-spot-them-253441>
"Australia’s climate and energy wars are at the forefront of the federal
election campaign as the major parties outline vastly different plans to reduce
greenhouse gas emissions and tackle soaring power prices.
(More...)
Santos wins approval for $5.6bn “climate bomb” gas development from regulator
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:55:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/santos-wins-approval-for-5-6bn-climate-bomb-gas-development-from-regulator/>
"Santos has been given final approval to begin production at Australia’s
dirtiest offshore gas field in a decision that has coincided with Earth Day
2025.
(More...)
Australian women are wary of AI being used in breast cancer screening – new research
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:56:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australian-women-are-wary-of-ai-being-used-in-breast-cancer-screening-new-research-253340>
"Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly relevant in many aspects
of society, including health care. For example, it’s already used for robotic
surgery and to provide virtual mental health support.
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“A chilling signal:” Industry rails against Trump attack on shovel-ready offshore wind project
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:57:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/a-chilling-signal-industry-rails-against-trump-attack-on-shovel-ready-offshore-wind-project/>
"The US renewable energy industry is reeling in the wake of Donald Trump’s
extraordinary intervention, in which the US president ordered Norwegian giant
Equinor to halt construction of its fully permitted and shovel ready 810MW
(More...)
Is it too late to solve some of our most wicked problems? The Australia Institute won’t let us die wondering
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 11:58:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Our uncommon future: How disunity, fear and sabotage threaten Australia’s climate future
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:34:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/our-uncommon-future-how-disunity-fear-and-sabotage-threaten-australias-climate-future/>
"It’s 1987. Newsstands are abuzz with the latest on the Cold War. Ladies with
huge hair gossip over West Coast Coolers as joggers tread past with George
Michael blaring from their Discman.
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World’s biggest battery maker flags first commercial sodium battery packs by end of year
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:34:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/23/worlds-biggest-battery-maker-flags-first-commercial-sodium-battery-packs-by-end-of-year/>
"Earlier this week, the world’s biggest battery maker, CATL, announced its
latest battery which can be charged at speeds which will add 520 km of charge
in just 5 minutes.
(More...)
Graphic Novel Review: STRANGE BEDFELLOWS dreams of a romantic solarpunk future
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:36:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.comicsbeat.com/graphic-novel-review-strange-bedfellows-dreams-of-a-romantic-solarpunk-future/>
"On the distant planet of Meridian, humans have created a fair and benevolent
society. Advanced technology is freely available to everyone, as are education
and healthcare. There are no barriers constructed by differences in race,
(More...)
The ‘responsible gambling’ mantra does nothing to prevent harm. It probably makes things worse
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:36:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-responsible-gambling-mantra-does-nothing-to-prevent-harm-it-probably-makes-things-worse-251487>
"Recent royal commissions and inquiries into Crown and Star casino groups
attracted much media attention. Most of this was focused on money laundering
and other illegalities.
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Rather than short-term fixes, communities need flexible plans to prepare for a range of likely climate impacts
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:37:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/rather-than-short-term-fixes-communities-need-flexible-plans-to-prepare-for-a-range-of-likely-climate-impacts-254698>
"As New Zealanders clean up after ex-Cyclone Tam which left thousands without
power and communities once again facing flooding, it’s tempting to seek
immediate solutions.
(More...)
A masterpiece in the making? Movement aims to unite artists from every country in the world
Thu, 24 Apr 2025 19:39:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/masterpiece-in-the-making-project-artists-every-country-world/>
"A new movement aims to connect creators from every country across the world,
asking if art could be the ‘one language that unites us all’.
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Sniping koalas from helicopters: here’s what’s wrong with Victoria’s unprecedented cull
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:07:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/sniping-koalas-from-helicopters-heres-whats-wrong-with-victorias-unprecedented-cull-254996>
"Snipers in helicopters have shot more than 700 koalas in the Budj Bim National
Park in western Victoria in recent weeks. It’s believed to be the first time
koalas have been culled in this way.
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“The transition needs to happen quickly:” The Australian bank financing only EVs
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:08:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/23/the-transition-needs-to-happen-quickly-the-australian-bank-financing-only-evs/>
"Bank Australia sees an opportunity to grow its currently small vehicle lending
division with the radical-in-Australia shift towards electric car loans in
February.
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The gambling industry has women in its sights. Why aren’t policymakers paying attention?
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:09:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
The all electric construction machines paving way for zero emission building projects
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:13:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/24/the-all-electric-construction-machines-paving-way-for-zero-emission-building-projects/>
"Following my recent piece on Oslo’s Fornebu Line project—a pioneering effort
in zero-emission metro construction that features a more than 75% machinery
electrification rate—I’d like to turn to another groundbreaking construction
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Renewables giant says Australia among easiest places on planet to be green and competitive
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:15:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/renewables-giant-says-australia-among-easiest-places-on-planet-to-be-green-and-competitive/>
"The global renewables giant behind the giga-scale solar farm that will help
power Rio Tinto’s aluminium smelter and refineries in Queensland says Australia
is one of the best places in the world to be “green and strongly competitive”
(More...)
How the Atlantic Mackerel Bounced Back From Overfishing
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 03:16:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/atlantic-mackerel-overfishing-recovery/>
"In the summer of 2018, while commercial tuna fishing off Maine’s Monhegan
Island, Tim LaRochelle kept encountering a species different from the one he
had set out to hook. “We were catching tons of mackerel,” he recalls. “Just
(More...)
How Sam Alito Inadvertently Revealed His Own Homophobia From the Bench
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:36:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://slate.com/news-and-politics/2025/04/supreme-court-analysis-sam-alito-homophobia.html>
"The Supreme Court’s conservative justices unleashed a torrent of homophobia on
Tuesday as they debated the meaning and propriety of several LGBTQ-themed
children’s books. Throughout arguments in
Mahmoud v. Taylor, these justices
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Chinese robot does job of three to four humans installing thousands of panels at Australian solar project
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:37:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/chinese-robot-does-job-of-three-to-four-humans-installing-thousands-of-panels-at-australian-solar-project/>
"A Chinese tech company says it has completed its first solar module mounting
contract with an AI-controlled robot in Australia, helping to carve 25 per cent
off the project delivery time, and doing the job of three to four humans.
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What Could Go Right? The Electric Bus Revolution
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:38:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://theprogressnetwork.org/electric-bus-revolution/
"There is nothing like experiencing climate solutions firsthand to convince you
that the transition is worth it. I’m currently spending a few months in the
Netherlands, one of the European leaders for bus electrification. Here, along
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‘This Is Not How We Do Science, Ever’
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:39:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2025/04/-trump-kennedy-science-government-propaganda/682569/>
"One of the most notable things about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.—the secretary of
the Department of Health and Human Services, a federal agency tasked with
“improving the health, safety, and well-being of America”—is how confidently he
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Traditional Japanese crafts are at risk. Here’s how travelers can help.
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:41:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/travel/article/these-hotels-support-japanese-crafts>
"In Japan, a combination of lifestyle changes, urbanization, and a shrinking
population is threatening the preservation of many of the traditional crafts
for which the country is known. But over recent years, craft-focused hotels
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How growing and foraging food can become a common part of cities
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 11:43:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-growing-and-foraging-food-can-become-a-common-part-of-cities-253868>
"The early morning light spills over the raised beds of a thriving community
garden in Harlem, New York. It’s a Saturday, and people of all ages move among
the plants – harvesting collard greens, making compost and packing bags of
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Denied citizenship by the country he died for, this Anzac Day Aboriginal war hero Bill Allen is being honoured in France
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:02:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2025/apr/25/denied-citizenship-by-the-country-he-died-for-this-anzac-day-aboriginal-war-hero-bill-allen-is-being-honoured-in-france>
"Outside the French town of Péronne on 31 August 1918, Private William Allen
Irwin – a Gomeroi man from near Coonabarabran in New South Wales – was pinned
down by German machine-gun fire alongside fellow Australian soldiers from the
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Nearly half of Americans breathing in unsafe levels of air pollutants – report
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:03:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/23/americans-air-pollution
"Almost half of Americans are breathing in dangerous levels of air pollutants,
a new report shows, a rise compared with a year ago and likely to further
increase in coming years thanks to the climate crisis and the Trump
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Why Is Social Connection So Hard for Young Adults?
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:04:59 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://greatergood.berkeley.edu/article/item/why_is_social_connection_so_hard_for_young_adults>
"Social connectedness is vital to well-being, but members of Gen Z are hesitant
about interacting with one another in today’s online and polarized world, says
Stanford psychologist Jamil Zaki. That disconnection comes at a cost: Young
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Issue 82 – E-moluments
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:05:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.citationneeded.news/issue-82/
"As Celsius victims detail their devastation even under the weak crypto
regulations of the past, the Trump administration continues to dismantle those
same rules while he pumps his personal memecoin with promises of private
(More...)
The ocean can look deceptively calm – until it isn’t. Here’s what ‘hazardous surf’ really means
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:07:33 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-ocean-can-look-deceptively-calm-until-it-isnt-heres-what-hazardous-surf-really-means-255011>
"Over the Easter weekend, seven people drowned along the Australian coast. Most
were swept off rock platforms – extremely dangerous locations that are
increasingly prevalent in Australia’s coastal fatality data.
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A Call for Constructive Engagement
Fri, 25 Apr 2025 19:08:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.aacu.org/newsroom/a-call-for-constructive-engagement
"As leaders of America’s colleges, universities, and scholarly societies, we
speak with one voice against the unprecedented government overreach and
political interference now endangering American higher education. We are open
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Analysis shows that tree diversity builds climate resilience and boosts economic return
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:15:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://phys.org/news/2025-04-analysis-tree-diversity-climate-resilience.html>
'In the face of mounting threats from climate change, mixed species forests
have been called an "insurance policy" for UK forestry in a new literature
review supported by DEFRA and Teagasc.
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Friday essay: ‘War has made me a pacifist’. Why are we so reluctant to acknowledge Australia’s anti-war veterans?
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:16:54 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-war-has-made-me-a-pacifist-why-are-we-so-reluctant-to-acknowledge-australias-anti-war-veterans-253530>
"“I have seen enough of the horrors of war, and want peace. War has made me a
socialist and a pacifist,” announced Gallipoli veteran and Victoria Cross
winner, Hugo Throssell, on Peace Day in 1919.
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A Controversial Play — and What It Taught Me About the Psychology of Climate | David Finnigan | TED
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:18:24 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MHZMQLDr-OA
"When playwright David Finnigan launched a new play in 2014, controversially
titled
Kill Climate Deniers, he was not prepared for the blowback. But the
conversations with climate skeptics of all stripes ultimately taught him a
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Employee monitoring app leaks 21 million screenshots in real time
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:19:29 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cybernews.com/security/employee-monitoring-app-leaks-millions-screenshots/>
"Your boss watching your screen isn't the end of the story. Everyone else might
be watching, too. Researchers at
Cybernews have uncovered a major privacy
breach involving WorkComposer, a workplace surveillance app used by over
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Back to the fuel guzzlers? Coalition plans to end EV tax breaks would hobble the clean transport transition
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:20:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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5 ways to tackle Australia’s backlog of asylum cases
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 04:21:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/5-ways-to-tackle-australias-backlog-of-asylum-cases-254071>
"People who apply for asylum in Australia face significant delays in having
their claims processed. These delays undermine the integrity of the asylum
system, erode public confidence and cause significant distress to people
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Fix the News 293: Canticle to the Sun
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:26:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/293-canticle-to-the-sun/
"He was a 'countercultural blaze of possibility in a dark time.' Plus, a title
for our malaria podcast, US cancer death rates down, good news for flamingoes
in India and penguins in Argentina, a tipping point for coal in China, and one
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Is China the new cool? How Beijing is using pop culture to win the soft power war
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:28:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/is-china-the-new-cool-how-beijing-is-using-pop-culture-to-win-the-soft-power-war-254923>
"IShowSpeed, a 20-year-old American YouTuber and internet star, recently
livestreamed hourslong tours of Chinese cities including Beijing and Shanghai,
showcasing the locations to some of his nearly 40 million viewers.
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Fake cures and vaccine passports for sale: the conspiracy communities in Brazil monetising the anti-vax movement – podcast
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:29:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/fake-cures-and-vaccine-passports-for-sale-the-conspiracy-communities-in-brazil-monetising-the-anti-vax-movement-podcast-255142>
"Few places on earth are immune to the explosion of anti-vaccination conspiracy
theories and health disinformation fuelled by the COVID pandemic. But in
countries like Brazil, where the disinformation flowed from the very top of
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The record-breaking tunnel being built from Denmark to Germany
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:30:48 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cy70y2x3xj6o
'A record-breaking tunnel is being built under the Baltic Sea between Denmark
and Germany, which will slash travel times and improve Scandinavia's links with
the rest of Europe.
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Fix It, Then Pass It On: iFixit Joins Forces with Back Market
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:32:14 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.ifixit.com/News/109306/fix-it-then-pass-it-on-ifixit-joins-forces-with-back-market>
"Let’s say your phone starts slowing down. Battery life’s tanking. The screen’s
got a few, uh, character lines. You could toss it in a drawer, start browsing
for a shiny new upgrade—and boom, the cycle of overconsumption rolls on.
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Joint Statement of the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees, 25 April 2025
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 11:36:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.rada.gov.ua/uploads/documents/75911.pdf
"We, the Chairs of the Foreign Affairs Committees of European parliaments, call
upon President Trump and the U.S. Congress to demonstrate true leadership in
confronting the global threat posed by Russia as an aggressor state.
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What 2,000 years of Chinese history reveals about today’s AI-driven technology panic – and the future of inequality
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:05:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-2-000-years-of-chinese-history-reveals-about-todays-ai-driven-technology-panic-and-the-future-of-inequality-254505>
"In the sweltering summer of AD18, a desperate chant echoed across China’s
sun-scorched plains: “Heaven has gone blind!” Thousands of starving farmers,
their faces smeared with ox blood, marched toward the opulent vaults held by
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Fallout creator Tim Cain says he was "ordered to destroy" his personal archive of the RPG's development: "Individuals and organizations actively work against preservation"
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:07:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.gamesradar.com/games/fallout/fallout-creator-tim-cain-says-he-was-ordered-to-destroy-his-personal-archive-of-the-rpgs-development-individuals-and-organizations-actively-work-against-preservation/>
'With each passing year, game preservation grows more and more relevant, and
you can add
Fallout creator Tim Cain to the many voices calling for a more
serious approach to saving video game history. Cain knows the struggle of
(More...)
Kashmir attacks: Kashmiris trapped between tourism and terrorism as an insecure nation looks to Modi for accountability
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:16:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/kashmir-attacks-kashmiris-trapped-between-tourism-and-terrorism-as-an-insecure-nation-looks-to-modi-for-accountability-255148>
"The horrific targeted attack by militants in Kashmir on April 22, which killed
at least 25 Indian tourists and one Nepalese national and injured many more,
bears all the hallmarks of terrorism. The timing of the attacks during the
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Community Libraries Are Spreading Across Rural India
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:17:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/rural-india-community-libraries/
"Every morning, Amit Sonkar sets up his little stall in a bustling vegetable
market in Mirzapur, a small town on the banks of the Ganges in North India’s
Uttar Pradesh. He piles up the tomatoes and carrots in inviting pyramids and
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‘Moral panic’ about new media’s influence on young voters underplays their interest in politics, creators say
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:18:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/22/moral-panic-about-new-media-influence-on-young-voters-underplays-their-interest-in-politics-creators-say>
"Young Australian voters “do actually care” about politics and current affairs,
Konrad Benjamin tells
Guardian Australia. “Aussie punters are not
disengaged,” he says. “Most of the corporate media and politicians just refuse
(More...)
Sydney woman who sold a cartoon cat T-shirt told to pay US$100,000 in Grumpy Cat copyright case
Sat, 26 Apr 2025 19:20:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/26/sydney-woman-who-sold-a-cartoon-cat-t-shirt-told-to-pay-us100000-in-grumpy-cat-copyright-case>
"Alda Curtis, a 63-year-old counselling student from Sydney, set up a Redbubble
store as a hobby, including selling a T-shirt featuring an unhappy cat cartoon.
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‘The file says I have a criminal record since the age of two’: the not-so-extraordinary story of Uncle Larry Walsh
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:08:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2025/apr/26/uncle-larry-walsh-stolen-generations-indigenous-children-stage-play-lazarus-malthouse-theatre-melbourne>
"Taungurung man Larry Walsh has more reasons than many to be angry. When he was
just two-and-a-half the state took him and his sisters from their home, a
riverside hut at Mooroopna, northern Victoria, where he was being cared for by
(More...)
Studies across 14 nations show 25% to 30% rate of long COVID
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:09:53 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.cidrap.umn.edu/covid-19/studies-across-14-nations-show-25-30-rate-long-covid>
"A new study in
BMJ Global Health across 13 middle- and high-income countries
reveals that 25% of patients reported symptoms of long COVID after symptomatic
COVID-19, and long COVID is significantly more prevalent in participants from
(More...)
Fighting fire with beavers: How dam-building rodents are deployed to prevent megafires, restore scorched wildlands
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:11:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://coloradosun.com/2024/04/19/fighting-wildland-fire-with-beavers-colorado/>
"While Western forestry experts accept some wildfire as redemption for the
landscape, they’ve also learned that out-of-control megafires can do more harm
than good. Now a new study puts a spotlight on the small, cartoon-cute
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🎂 Would you eat this robotic cake?
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:13:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FoV9L5Iovks
"As part of the EU-funded RoboFood project, researchers from EPFL and the
Istituto Italiano di Tecnologia (IIT- Italian Institute of Technology) have
collaborated with pastry chefs and food scientists from EHL in Lausanne, to
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Humanoid workers and surveillance buggies: ‘embodied AI’ is reshaping daily life in China
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:17:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/21/humanoid-workers-and-surveillance-buggies-embodied-ai-is-reshaping-daily-life-in-china>
"On a misty Saturday afternoon in Shenzhen’s Central Park, a gaggle of teenage
girls are sheltering from the drizzle under a concrete canopy. With their bags
of crisps piled high in front of them, they crowd around a couple of
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I visited every country in the world without flying. Here are eight things I learned
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 04:19:34 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/apr/21/i-visited-every-country-in-the-world-without-flying-here-are-eight-things-i-learned>
"I have often felt as if I was born 100 years too late. There was a time when
satellites weren’t whizzing above us and everything had yet to be discovered or
filmed. Growing up, it seemed as if all the great adventures had happened
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The Fifth Vital Sign: Atlanta Doctors Are Talking Climate Change With Patients
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:08:13 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thexylom.com/post/the-fifth-vital-sign-atlanta-doctors-are-talking-climate-change-with-patients>
"From debunking fad diets to dispelling vaccine hesitancy, primary care
providers are no strangers to having tough conversations with their patients.
In Atlanta, climate change is increasingly becoming one such topic. Leveraging
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Ambitious changes to Canadian conservation law are needed to reverse the decline in biodiversity
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:09:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ambitious-changes-to-canadian-conservation-law-are-needed-to-reverse-the-decline-in-biodiversity-252781>
"Canada’s biodiversity is in decline. Globally, climate change, urbanization,
overexploitation of resources and habitat loss are combining to drive
biodiversity loss across all ecosystems.
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‘People can’t imagine something on that scale dying’: Anohni on mourning the Great Barrier Reef
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:10:49 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2025/apr/26/people-cant-imagine-something-on-that-scale-dying-anohni-on-mourning-the-great-barrier-reef>
"Anohni Hegarty is about to go to the Great Barrier Reef for the first time. “I
feel like I’m going to Auschwitz,” she says nervously. “On the one hand, I’m so
excited to go because the landscape is so beautiful, and I know there’s going
(More...)
An award-winning invention by 3 teens could help get plastic out of shipping boxes. They want to pitch to Amazon and Home Depot.
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:11:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.businessinsider.com/teens-invent-packaging-plastic-replacement-amazon-fedex-home-depot-2025-4>
'Three teenage boys in New York City have invented a clever packaging material
that they hope will replace toxic plastics and make plastic-free shipping a
reality.
(More...)
Wishcycling: how ‘eco-friendly’ labels confuse shoppers and make recycling less effective
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:13:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/wishcycling-how-eco-friendly-labels-confuse-shoppers-and-make-recycling-less-effective-253867>
"Have you ever thrown something in the recycling bin, hoping it’s recyclable?
Maybe a toothpaste tube, bubble wrap or plastic toy labelled “eco-friendly”?
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Scientists say they can now calculate the trillions in climate damage caused by fossil fuel giants
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 12:14:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Meet the new American refugees fleeing across state lines for safety
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:27:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2025/apr/24/american-refugees-escape>
"America is on the move. Hundreds of thousands of people are packing up boxes,
loading U-Hauls, and shipping out of state in an urgent flight towards safety.
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Life lessons: Melissa Harrison on what life so far has taught her
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:28:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/life-lessons-melissa-harrison-on-what-life-so-far-has-taught-her/>
"The novelist and nature writer on people’s inherent goodness and her new app,
a free guided nature journal that promises to ‘open your eyes to your nearby
wild’"
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‘I haven’t slept for two days’: Kharkiv residents reel from Russian attacks
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:29:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2025/apr/26/i-havent-slept-for-two-days-kharkiv-residents-reel-from-russian-attacks>
"About 1am on Friday, Yuliia Verbytska woke to the sound of an air raid siren.
She grabbed her teenage children – Dmitry, 17, and Olexiy, 12 – and sat in the
corridor, checking her phone. In the sky above came an ominous whine. Minutes
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These scientists felt powerless over the climate crisis – so they decided to do something about it
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:30:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bigissue.com/news/activism/climate-activism-science-scientists-on-survival/>
"Science generates evidence, which in turn informs policy and creates positive
societal and global change. But now that social contract has been broken. So
what does that mean for scientists? In a new book, 25 experts explain how they
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Smartphones and Tablets: Energy labelling and ecodesign requirements will apply to these products from June 2025
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:33:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://energy-efficient-products.ec.europa.eu/product-list/smartphones-and-tablets_en>
"Ecodesign requirements will apply to smartphones and tablets put on the EU
market from 20 June 2025 onwards.
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Solar panels and pristine forest: how one Amazon village is adapting to protect itself – in pictures
Sun, 27 Apr 2025 19:35:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/gallery/2025/apr/09/brazil-amazon-environment-indigenous-capoto-jarina-kayapo-chiefs-raoni-metutkire-climate-illegal-mining-in-pictures>
"Metuktire, in the Indigenous Capoto-Jarina territory in Brazil’s Amazon
rainforest, is a pocket of resistance against mining, which has devastated the
landscape in nearby areas. The
AFP photographer Pablo Porciúncula travelled
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Going for Green: Uruguay’s Renewable Energy Revolution
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:17:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thenation.com/article/world/uruguay-renewable-energy-revolution/>
"Much of the vast landscape of Uruguay remains true to its historical
image—down to the lone gaucho roaming the pampas. But there have been some
notable additions. Towering white wind turbines and glistening solar panels are
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Long COVID clinical evaluation, research and impact on society: a global expert consensus
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:19:25 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://ann-clinmicrob.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s12941-025-00793-9>
"Long COVID is a complex, heterogeneous syndrome affecting over four hundred
million people globally. There are few recommendations, and no formal training
exists for medical professionals to assist with clinical evaluation and
(More...)
The wholegrain revolution! How Denmark changed the diet – and health – of their entire nation
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:20:42 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2025/apr/23/the-wholegrain-revolution-how-denmark-changed-the-diet-and-health-of-their-entire-nation>
"Lunchtime in Copenhagen, Denmark. The place is packed and staff are talking
customers through the menu. Would we like the slow-roasted pork with pearl
barley and mushrooms? How about the rye pancakes with salmon, cream cheese and
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Unvaccinated kids face up to 20 times higher risk of long COVID, analysis finds
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:22:02 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/ljlLj
'Unvaccinated children and adolescents were up to 20 times more likely to
develop long COVID than their vaccinated peers, according to new research led
by a team from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of
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Letters from an American: April 26, 2025
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:23:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/april-26-2025
"Early yesterday morning, Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) sent three
U.S. citizens aged 2, 4, and 7 from Louisiana, including one with Stage 4
cancer, to Honduras when they deported their mothers. The three are children of
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JAMINAI - "Birdland"
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 03:43:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_WQNx0SjhgU
"We are proud to present our first track as a band JAMINAI."
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Can the world's oldest tree survive 'progress'?
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:00:32 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.dw.com/en/in-chile-scientists-set-out-to-protect-ancient-forests-ecosystem-biodiversity/a-72336992>
'Empires have risen and fallen, languages have been born and forgotten — but
this tree stood the test of time: The 5,400-year-old Gran Abuelo, or great
grandfather in Spanish.
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Leading by example: how the rich and powerful can inspire more climate action
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:01:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/leading-by-example-how-the-rich-and-powerful-can-inspire-more-climate-action-255168>
"In a survey covering the UK, China, Sweden and Brazil, a majority of people
agreed that we need to drastically change the way we live and how society
operates, to address climate change. Another study involving more than 130,000
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80 years after Benito Mussolini’s death, what can democracies today learn from his fascist rise?
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:02:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/80-years-after-benito-mussolinis-death-what-can-democracies-today-learn-from-his-fascist-rise-251154>
"This Monday marks 80 years since Italian dictator Benito Mussolini was killed
in an Italian village towards the end of the Second World War in 1945. The
following day, his body was publicly desecrated in Milan.
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Pro-gas group with link to Liberal party referred to ACCC over alleged misleading claims
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 13:03:09 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/28/pro-gas-group-with-liberal-party-links-referred-accc-over-alleged-misleading-claims-ntwnfb>
"The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has been asked to
investigate allegedly misleading claims made by Australians for Natural Gas, a
pro-gas group with directors who include a gas industry executive and a Liberal
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Australia once had ‘immigration amnesties’ to grant legal status to undocumented people. Could we again?
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:16:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-once-had-immigration-amnesties-to-grant-legal-status-to-undocumented-people-could-we-again-252294>
"The year is 1972. The Whitlam Labor government has just been swept into power
and major changes to Australia’s immigration system are underway. Many people
remember this time for the formal end of the racist White Australia Policy.
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The $60 billion energy boom hidden in Barnaby Joyce’s backyard
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:17:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/the-60-billion-energy-boom-hidden-in-barnaby-joyces-backyard/>
"It’s the kind of economic windfall that regional Australia dreams of: $60
billion in investment, 4,000 construction jobs, over 5,000 ongoing jobs, and
enough clean energy to power half the country.
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Why all Australians have a powerful climate vote this election
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:17:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/why-all-australians-have-a-powerful-climate-vote-this-election/>
"As Australians begin casting their votes in one of the most consequential
federal elections in more than a decade, it’s a critical time to be reminded
that every Australian voter has a powerful vote that matters on climate.
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Linear PV: World-first removable solar plant installed along railway tracks
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:18:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/linear-pv-world-first-removable-solar-pv-plant-installed-along-railway-tracks/>
"A Switzerland based startup has inaugurated what it says is the world’s first
removable solar power plant on an operational railway line, in a move that it
says has the potential to revolutionise the global rollout of solar PV
(More...)
How AI is being used to create sophisticated scams that leave even experts second-guessing
Mon, 28 Apr 2025 19:20:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-28/scammers-using-ai-produce-sophisticated-scams/105150946>
'Leon knows a scam when he sees it — he's a fraud and data analyst who has
previously worked for financial institutions.
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Australian researchers set efficiency record for cheaper, greener tin-based solar cells
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:26:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australian-researchers-set-efficiency-record-for-cheaper-greener-tin-based-solar-cells/>
"Researchers at the University of Queensland say they have set a new efficiency
record for a specific type of solar cell that is cheaper and quicker to make
than conventional silicon-based cells.
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Fireys pour water on Peter Dutton’s “potentially catastrophic” nuclear power plan
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:27:41 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/fireys-pour-water-on-peter-duttons-potentially-catastrophic-nuclear-power-plan/>
"The United Firefighters Union of Australia (UFUA) has today launched a
last-minute campaign warning Australians of the risks associated with the
Dutton Coalition’s plan to build seven nuclear power plants in five states.
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Bright Green Futures Ep. 31: Climate Roles with T. K. Rex
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 03:28:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/ep-31-climate-roles-with-t-k-rex>
"In this episode, I chat with author T. K. Rex about her story in the
Bright
Green Futures anthology, why she picked Climate Roles as a theme, and her
amazing art giveaway item."
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50 years later, Vietnam’s environment still bears the scars of war – and signals a dark future for Gaza and Ukraine
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 11:58:39 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/50-years-later-vietnams-environment-still-bears-the-scars-of-war-and-signals-a-dark-future-for-gaza-and-ukraine-254971>
"When the Vietnam War finally ended on April 30, 1975, it left behind a
landscape scarred with environmental damage. Vast stretches of coastal
mangroves, once housing rich stocks of fish and birds, lay in ruins. Forests
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Acclaimed artist Tony Albert tells Virginia Trioli how he gives 'Aboriginalia' new power
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:00:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-04-29/tony-albert-creative-types-virginia-trioli-aboriginalia/105210826>
'The plaster warriors line the entrance to artist Tony Albert's rainforest
studio, bristling with threat — except, they are only a foot tall, indignantly
aiming their spears at my knees.
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'What does this say about Australia?' African student performers' visas refused
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:00:51 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/african-student-performers-denied-entry-into-australia/vdapvihle>
"A group of 14 young Ugandan and Kenyan performers who were scheduled to arrive
in Australia have been refused entry, forcing the cancellation of their
cultural charity tour.
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The world’s first museum was curated by a princess. A tour reveals the origins of the zodiac, calculus and writing
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 12:02:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Reefs in the ‘middle’ light zone along NZ’s coast are biodiversity hotspots – many are home to protected species
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:03:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/reefs-in-the-middle-light-zone-along-nzs-coast-are-biodiversity-hotspots-many-are-home-to-protected-species-254597>
"The latest update on the state of New Zealand’s environment paints a
concerning outlook for marine environments, especially amid the increasing push
to use the marine estate for economic gain.
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Five ways to make cities more resilient to climate change
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:03:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/five-ways-to-make-cities-more-resilient-to-climate-change-252853>
"Climate breakdown poses immense threats to global economies, societies and
ecosystems. Adapting to these impacts is urgent. But many cities and countries
remain chronically unprepared in what the UN calls an “adaptation gap”.
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Spain’s blackout has already triggered a firestorm of disinformation
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:10:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/spains-blackout-has-already-triggered-a-firestorm-of-disinformation/>
"While you were asleep in Australia, Spain suffered a major and unprecedented
blackout – the comfortable majority of load in the country was lost in a
near-instant, around the middle of Monday.
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Travelling to my ancestral home in China unearthed tragedy tinged by the climate crisis – it inspired me to write "Red Pockets"
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:11:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Solar is favourite energy choice for Australians, while climate deniers prefer nuclear and coal
Tue, 29 Apr 2025 19:11:57 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-is-favourite-energy-choice-for-australians-while-climate-deniers-prefer-nuclear-and-coal/>
"Seven out of 10 Australians want to accelerate the transition to renewable
energy, according to the results of a new survey published on Tuesday. And,
while only a small percentage of respondents denied the existence of human
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Did ‘induced atmospheric vibration’ cause blackouts in Europe? An electrical engineer explains the phenomenon
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:18:31 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Oshikatsu, the fandom phenomenon Japan hopes can boost its flagging economy
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:20:38 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/oshikatsu-the-fandom-phenomenon-japan-hopes-can-boost-its-flagging-economy-253853>
"Posters in Tokyo’s enormous Shinjuku railway station are normally used for
advertising commodities like cosmetics and food, as well as new films. But
occasionally you may happen across a poster with a birthday message and a
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How ICE is becoming a secret police force under the Trump administration
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:21:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-ice-is-becoming-a-secret-police-force-under-the-trump-administration-255019>
"Secret police are a quintessential feature of authoritarian regimes. From
Azerbaijan’s State Security Service to Zimbabwe’s Central Intelligence
Organisation, these agencies typically target political opponents and
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Sunday Sweets BRINGS CAKE To The Library!
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:22:27 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Here’s how to make your backyard safer and cooler next summer
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:23:36 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/heres-how-to-make-your-backyard-safer-and-cooler-next-summer-254928>
"Our backyards should be safe and inviting spaces all year round, including
during the summer months.
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“We are on a dangerous trajectory:” Global policy settings to trigger multiple climate tipping points
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 04:24:23 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/we-are-on-a-dangerous-trajectory-global-policy-settings-to-trigger-multiple-climate-tipping-points/>
"Current global climate policy is likely to trigger multiple climate “tipping
points,” with major consequences for the Earth as a whole.
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‘You sold it – now recycle it’: the protesters mailing worn-out clothes to the shops they bought them from
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:15:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/apr/29/you-sold-it-now-recycle-it-the-protesters-mailing-worn-out-clothes-to-the-shops-they-bought-them-from>
"In February, a threadbare polycotton bedsheet landed on the desk of Simon
Roberts, CEO of Sainsbury’s. A “protest by post”, it had been sent by the
Sheffield-based designer, maker and eco activist Wendy Ward. “I purchased this
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100 Years of (Abandoned) Art Deco: A Photographic Showcase of Forgotten Art Deco from Around the World
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:18:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.obsidianurbexphotography.com/blog/100-years-of-abandoned-art-deco/>
"This year marks 100 years of Art Deco, a futuristic style born in the 1920s.
Even today, this global movement remains an iconic aesthetic with its bold
lines, geometric patterns, and streamlined symmetry. To celebrate, I have
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What Liberal Mark Carney’s election win in Canada means for Europe
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:19:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-liberal-mark-carneys-election-win-in-canada-means-for-europe-254775>
"Just months ago, Canada’s Conservatives were leading the polls, surfing the
wave of radical right ideas and rhetoric sweeping across the globe. But with
the election victory of Mark Carney’s Liberal Party, Canada now stands out as a
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Fossil fuels are still subsidised: G20 could push for the funds to be shifted to cleaner energy
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:20:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/fossil-fuels-are-still-subsidised-g20-could-push-for-the-funds-to-be-shifted-to-cleaner-energy-253869>
"As the G20 presiding nation, South Africa has an opportunity to champion
issues relevant to emerging economies. One of these issues is government
subsidisation of privately owned fossil fuel corporations.
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Why I Am Leaving the USA
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:21:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.damemagazine.com/2025/04/29/why-i-am-leaving-the-usa/
"My family is fleeing the country.
We are not doing this in a panic; this is an orderly retreat from an unwinnable
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Easterly calls for united front against ‘politicizing’ of the cyber industry
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 11:23:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://therecord.media/easterly-cyber-industry-politicizing-unite
"The Trump administration’s politicization of cybersecurity and the firing of
senior officials should be top of mind for everyone set to gather at next
week’s RSA Conference, according to Jen Easterly, the former head of the
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Trump says diversity initiatives undermine merit. Decades of research show this is flawed
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:22:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The Hallucinating ChatGPT Presidency
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:24:07 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2025/04/29/the-hallucinating-chatgpt-presidency/>
"We generally understand how LLM hallucinations work. An AI model tries to
generate what seems like a
plausible response to whatever you ask it, drawing
on its training data to construct something that
sounds right. The actual
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iOS and Android juice jacking defenses have been trivial to bypass for years
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:25:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://arstechnica.com/security/2025/04/ios-and-android-juice-jacking-defenses-have-been-trivial-to-bypass-for-years/>
"About a decade ago, Apple and Google started updating iOS and Android,
respectively, to make them less susceptible to “juice jacking,” a form of
attack that could surreptitiously steal data or execute malicious code when
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Auckland adds double decker electric buses as it aims to dump diesel in a decade
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:26:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2025/04/30/auckland-adds-double-decker-electric-buses-as-it-aims-to-dump-diesel-in-a-decade/>
"Auckland Transport has unveiled a new fleet of 44 electric buses, including 26
double-deckers, as it grows its electric fleet to more than 200 and aims to
dump all its diesel bus fleet within a decade.
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Queensland electricity users hit with $51m in natural disaster costs
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:26:55 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/queensland-electricity-users-hit-with-51m-in-natural-disaster-costs/>
"Three recent natural disasters will directly cost Queensland electricity users
$51.4 million over the next two years.
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Honest Government Ad | How To Vote 2025
Wed, 30 Apr 2025 19:27:43 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zXHq04W0kBs
"📌ICYMI: this is satire, NOT official electoral advice. For official election
information visit the AEC: <
https://www.aec.gov.au/>"
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No batteries, no flexibility: Spain could have avoided blackout with lessons learned in South Australia
Thu, 1 May 2025 04:17:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/no-batteries-no-flexibility-spain-could-have-avoided-blackout-with-lessons-learned-in-south-australia/>
"One of the world’s leading experts in battery storage and demand flexibility
says that Spain could have avoided its massive blackout this week if it had
taken note of the lessons learned nearly a decade ago in South Australia.
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How to conserve species in a much hotter world
Thu, 1 May 2025 04:19:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2025/04/how-to-conserve-species-in-a-much-hotter-world/>
"By 2075, we will be living on a planet that is much hotter, possibly 3-5°
Celsius (5.4-9° Fahrenheit) hotter than the preindustrial average. But how can
humanity help nature improve its climate resilience in the years to come?
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New study shows Australia’s carbon majors cause hundreds of billions in climate damage
Thu, 1 May 2025 04:20:45 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/new-study-shows-australias-carbon-majors-cause-hundreds-of-billions-in-climate-damage/>
"The fossil fuel industry has been conspicuous by its reluctance to take
obvious sides in Australia’s federal election campaign.
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Corporate sector warms to climate policy in lead-up to election, goes cold on nuclear
Thu, 1 May 2025 04:22:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/corporate-sector-warms-to-climate-policy-in-lead-up-to-election-goes-cold-on-nuclear/>
"The Labor government’s multi-billion-dollar plan to help recover Australian
manufacturing by encouraging investment that will help the transition to a
zero-carbon economy appears to have won support from corporate Australia
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