Glass Wings Blog: March 2026
Why Tehran’s Two-Tiered Internet Is So Dangerous
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:21:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/02/why-tehrans-two-tiered-internet-is-so-dangerous.html>
"Iran is slowly emerging from the most severe communications blackout in its
history and one of the longest in the world. Triggered as part of January’s
government crackdown against citizen protests nationwide, the regime
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‘The river won’: how campaigners in Brazilian Amazon stopped privatisation of waterway
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:22:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/27/the-river-won-how-campaigners-in-brazilian-amazon-stopped-privatisation-of-waterway>
"“A victory for life.” That was the triumphal message from Indigenous
campaigners in the Brazilian Amazon this week after they staved off a threat to
the Tapajós River by occupying a grain terminal operated by Cargill, the
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Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:24:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/27/lynx-could-return-to-scotlands-forests-but-can-rewilders-win-over-wary-highlanders>
"Could lynx, the elusive wild cat driven to extinction in Britain more than
1,000 years ago, become the new Loch Ness monster? “Whether Nessie’s there or
not, she draws tourists,” said Margaret Luckwell, a resident of Moray,
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Cuba has survived 66 years of US-led embargoes. Will Trump’s blockade break it now?
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:26:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/cuba-has-survived-66-years-of-us-led-embargoes-will-trumps-blockade-break-it-now-276065>
"After toppling Venezuela’s leader earlier this year, the Trump administration
has turned its sights on Cuba. The near-total blockade of the island is now
posing the greatest challenge to the government since the Cuban missile crisis
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Nature loss could cost twice as much as the financial crash, leaked report reveals
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:27:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.itv.com/news/2026-02-27/nature-loss-could-cost-twice-as-much-as-financial-crash-leaked-report-reveals>
"
ITV News has seen a classified government intelligence report which appears
to show some of the most worrying potential impacts of nature loss weren't
disclosed to the public.
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A new space race could turn our atmosphere into a ‘crematorium for satellites’
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:28:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/a-new-space-race-could-turn-our-atmosphere-into-a-crematorium-for-satellites-276366>
"When we look up at the night sky and see a satellite glide past, we might not
consider climate change or the ozone layer.
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‘Buy it nice or buy it twice’: what the ‘frugal chic’ trend tells us about our clothing habits
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:35:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/buy-it-nice-or-buy-it-twice-what-the-frugal-chic-trend-tells-us-about-our-clothing-habits-276261>
"The “frugal chic” aesthetic is having its moment, however contradictory the
concept may seem. “Frugal” suggests a focus on thriftiness, while “chic” oozes
a sense of classic luxury.
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How an Australian farmer is planning to get US consumers hooked on camel milk
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:36:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/22/australian-camel-milk-us-market>
"Caroline’s sultry and soulful eyes are hooded and heavy-lashed.
“She’s straight out of central,” Paul Martin whispers, gazing at his star
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The horrific bashing of LGBTQ+ teens is a sign of a dangerous Islamic State resurgence
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:40:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-horrific-bashing-of-lgbtq-teens-is-a-sign-of-a-dangerous-islamic-state-resurgence-276953>
"An
ABC investigation has unearthed horrifying vision of gay and bisexual
teenagers being beaten unconscious in Sydney. The teenage boy perpetrators are
reported to be supporters of Islamic State (IS).
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The 'Reading Crisis' Has Nothing to Do With 'Screen Time'
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:42:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@TarynParker-Holmes/the-reading-crisis-has-nothing-to-do-with-screen-time-6ad4fe24191b>
“I was on the MBTA commuter from Providence to South Station last week when —
not for the first time — I noticed a distinctly contemporary phenomenon. Apart
from a middle-aged gentleman sitting down the car reading the morning paper,
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Trump tariff ruling shows top courts serve as last line of defence against strongman rule
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:43:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/trump-tariff-ruling-shows-top-courts-serve-as-last-line-of-defence-against-strongman-rule-276571>
"The US Supreme Court told Donald Trump on February 20 that the tariffs he has
used to try and bend the world to his will are unlawful. Tariffs are taxes and
it is not for the president to impose them. According to the US constitution,
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The Teens Teaching Grandma to Google
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:45:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/teens-teaching-grandma-to-google-hungary/>
"It’s three o’clock on a cold Budapest afternoon, and the sun is already
dropping low on the horizon as 64-year-old Györgyi Petik Kis briskly makes her
way to the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library. A beautiful neo-baroque palace,
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Politicians say immigration threatens ‘Australian values’, but our research shows no one knows exactly what that means
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/politicians-say-immigration-threatens-australian-values-but-our-research-shows-no-one-knows-exactly-what-that-means-276746>
"One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and new Liberal leader Angus Taylor have
invoked “Australian values” to justify taking a hard line on immigration,
especially from countries that supposedly don’t share our values.
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A Recipe For Women’s Empowerment in Morocco
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:01:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/morocco-recipe-for-womens-empowerment/
"All over the city of Marrakesh, football fever had taken hold. Africa’s
continent-wide soccer competition, AFCON, was being hosted in Morocco. And
here, at the Amal Targa Center, a fan zone had been set up for the big clash
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‘Don’t leave late’ is the best advice for fires or floods. These terrifying videos show why
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:02:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/dont-leave-late-is-the-best-advice-for-fires-or-floods-these-terrifying-videos-show-why-274983>
"Where are you at most risk when a flood or bushfire strikes? You might think
it’s at home. But in reality, the most dangerous time is when you leave and
jump in your car. Many flood and bushfire deaths are linked to vehicles, often
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Russia may interfere in Danish election, exploiting chaos sown by US, spies warn
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:04:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/denmark-election-interference-russia-chaos-us-greenland-intelligence-agencies>
"Denmark’s intelligence services have warned that a foreign power may try to
sway the general election on 24 March, saying the main threat was from Russia
over support for Ukraine but also citing the chaos caused by US efforts to
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How China is betting cheap AI will get the world hooked on its tech
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:05:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/how-china-is-betting-cheap-ai-will-get-the-world-hooked-on-its-tech-276878>
"Artificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent
moves from Chinese AI labs are throwing the dominance of American “frontier
labs” such as Google and OpenAI into question.
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Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:06:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/colander-wearing-pastafarian-strains-the-rules-with-queensland-drivers-licence-photo>
"A “Pastafarian” in rural Queensland has vowed to fight to keep his driver’s
licence featuring a photo of him wearing a colander on his head, arguing it’s a
matter of freedom of religion.
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Michael Caine’s voice is iconic. Why would he sell that to AI?
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:24:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/michael-caines-voice-is-iconic-why-would-he-sell-that-to-ai-276506>
"Few actors are imitated as often as Michael Caine. Even Michael Caine has
imitated Michael Caine.
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Yanis Varoufakis calls prosecution after admitting taking ecstasy 40 years ago ‘ridiculous’
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:25:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/yanis-varoufakis-calls-prosecution-after-admitting-taking-ecstasy-40-years-ago-ridiculous>
"Yanis Varoufakis, the leftwing firebrand who briefly served as Greece’s
finance minister, has criticised his “ridiculous prosecution” for allegedly
promoting the use of recreational drugs after his public admission that he once
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Deeper ocean ecosystems are unique – and uniquely vulnerable without better protection
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:26:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/deeper-ocean-ecosystems-are-unique-and-uniquely-vulnerable-without-better-protection-276363>
"New Zealand’s earlier efforts to safeguard marine or coastal environments,
particularly as marine reserves and marine protected areas, typically focused
on shallow ecosystems, largely because that is where most data exists.
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‘I live in constant fear’: surge in giant sinkholes threatens Turkey’s farmers
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:28:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/i-live-in-constant-fear-surge-in-giant-sinkholes-threatens-turkeys-farmers>
"Fatih Sik was drinking tea with friends at home when he heard a rumbling sound
outside that grew to a loud boom, like a volcano had erupted nearby. From the
window, he saw water and mud shoot into the sky, as high as the tallest trees,
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How should Australia handle ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging the courts? A former magistrate explains
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:29:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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A world on edge as Trump bombs Iran and triggers war in the Middle East. There was no need for this
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:30:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/28/donald-trump-bombs-iran-war-middle-east>
"They never learn. Once again, a bellicose US president has unleashed
overwhelming military firepower to force a sovereign nation to its knees. Once
again, blatant lies and exaggerated claims are being propagated to justify the
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Washoe Tribe buys 10,000 acres in one of California’s largest ever land returns
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:45:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/11/washoe-tribal-land-return-california>
"The Washoe Tribe has purchased more than 10,000 acres of land near Lake Tahoe
for conservation in one of the largest tribal land returns in California
history.
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The War on Poaching Has Gone Full Tech Dystopia—and It May Not Be Working
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:51:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://gizmodo.com/the-war-on-poaching-has-gone-full-tech-dystopia-and-it-may-not-be-working-2000727598>
"Forget khaki shorts and binoculars: Modern wildlife conservation has morphed
into something that looks less like protecting elephants and more like a video
game, although with more real-world consequences. With AI-powered surveillance
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Woolworths’ AI agent rambled about its ‘mother’. It’s a sign of deeper problems with the tech rollout
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:53:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/woolworths-ai-agent-rambled-about-its-mother-its-a-sign-of-deeper-problems-with-the-tech-rollout-277072>
"Recently some Australian shoppers got more than they bargained for when they
chatted with Woolworths’ artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Olive.
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Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran has no mandate – or legal basis
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:54:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/28/trump-unprovoked-attack-on-iran-has-no-mandate-and-no-clear-objective>
"The first war of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace era has begun – an unprovoked
attempt at regime change in collaboration with Israel, with no legal
foundation, launched in the midst of diplomatic efforts to avert conflict, and
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Why in the world is Melania Trump leading a UN security council meeting?
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:56:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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From Clicks to Cleanups: Juba’s Youth-Led Waste Revolution
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:57:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reasonstobecheerful.world/south-sudan-juba-youth-led-waste-revolution/>
"The first time Makur Majeng posted photos on social media of trash-clogged
drainage ditches along the White Nile in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, his
phone would not stop buzzing. “How can I help?” one message read.
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Trump vies for Bush’s crown for worst foreign policy decision in history
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:38:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/28/trump-iran-analysis-us-foreign-policy-george-bush>
"It was another date that would live in infamy. But whereas Franklin Roosevelt
declared war in sombre tones to a joint session of Congress, Donald Trump did
it his way.
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As Data Centers Look to Rural New England, Maine Considers a Moratorium
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:39:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://dailyyonder.com/as-data-centers-look-to-rural-new-england-maine-considers-a-moratorium/2026/02/23/>
"When local officials in rural Wiscasset, Maine, voted on November 4, 2025, to
pause a data center discussion in the community of around 4,000 year-round
residents, it may have been a sign of what’s to come. As the nationwide
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What happens to a car when the company behind its software goes under?
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:40:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/what-happens-to-a-car-when-the-company-behind-its-software-goes-under/>
"Imagine turning the key or pressing the start button of your car—and nothing
happens. Not because the battery is dead or the engine is broken but because a
server no longer answers. For a growing number of cars, that scenario isn’t
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Lost Science
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:42:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/bBRVP
"By most metrics, 2025 has been the worst year for the American scientific
enterprise in modern history.
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Leave big tech behind! How to replace Amazon, Google, X, Meta, Apple – and more
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:43:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/26/how-to-replace-amazon-google-x-meta-apple-alternatives>
"There’s not much to love about big tech these days. So many ills can be laid
at its door: social media harms, misinformation, polarisation, mining and
misuse of personal data, environmental negligence, tax avoidance, the list goes
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Letters from an American: February 28, 2026
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:44:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/february-28-2026
"Early this morning, the U.S. and Israel launched a major military assault on
Iran. Early reports suggested that Israel targeted senior officials in Iran’s
government while the U.S. attacked military targets. The U.S. government named
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NIST to introduce restrictions on non-US citizens
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:32:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/nist-to-introduce-restrictions-on-non-us-citizens>
"Researchers at NIST who hail from outside the US are scrambling to find new
projects, new labs, new jobs, and even new countries. They are responding to
diffuse information that noncitizens are to be limited to three-year stints at
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When Rent Rises, So Does Minimum Wage: A New Model in Santa Fe
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:33:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://shelterforce.org/2026/02/04/when-rent-rises-so-does-minimum-wage-a-new-model-in-santa-fe/>
"What happens when you connect wages to local housing costs? Officials in Santa
Fe, New Mexico, hope that doing so will help ease the pressure of rapidly
rising rents and allow people who work in the city to also live there.
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New EU rules to stop the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:35:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/new-eu-rules-stop-destruction-unsold-clothes-and-shoes-2026-02-09_en>
"The European Commission today (Feb 9) adopted new measures under the
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the
destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear.
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What will urban living look like in the future?
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:36:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.positive.news/society/what-will-urban-living-look-like-in-the-future/>
"Wooden towers rise above the tree canopy, their facades alive with plants and
shimmering solar cladding. The hum of traffic is gone. Instead, a quiet feet of
autonomous robovans glides along dedicated lanes, linking neighbourhoods in
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This Housing Project for Noto Earthquake Refugees, Constructed Without Any Nails or Adhesives, Just Won Japan’s Most-Prestigious Design Award
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:37:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://spoon-tamago.com/shigeru-ban-noto-housing-project/
"On New Year’s Day 2024, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Ishikawa
Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula. The death toll reached 245 and 76,144 housing
units were damaged. Many residents were displaced amid the harsh winter cold,
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The Pentagon says it’s ‘lethalitymaxxing’. Why has ‘incel’ slang crossed into the mainstream?
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:39:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/mar/01/incel-slang-mainstream-government-media>
"A recent tweet from the US Department of Defense boasts about the killing
capabilities of the US military as follows: “Low cortisol. Locked in.
Lethalitymaxxing”. To many, that will sound as indecipherable as the teenagers
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Battery Swapping Expands In New York City
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:01:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/battery-swapping-expands-in-new-york-city/>
"The EV battery swapping movement has been gathering steam around the world,
with one key market being the millions of e-bikes on the road. Things are
finally beginning to take off here in the US, too. A modest pilot project
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A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:04:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Upf_B9RLQ
"Digital products and services keep getting worse. In the new report
Breaking
Free: Pathways to a fair technological future, the Norwegian Consumer Council
has delved into enshittification and how to resist it. The report shows how
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Portugal's 80% Renewable Surge Cuts €703M Off January Energy Bills
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:06:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theportugalpost.com/posts/portugals-80-renewable-surge-cuts-703m-off-january-energy-bills>
"The Portugal grid operator REN has confirmed that renewables supplied 80.7% of
all electricity consumed on the mainland last month, a milestone that slices
hundreds of millions off energy bills and nudges the country within touching
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Ed Sheeran caught the train to Melbourne to protect the climate. But what about his thousands of fans?
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:07:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/ed-sheeran-caught-the-train-to-melbourne-to-protect-the-climate-but-what-about-his-thousands-of-fans-276971>
"This week, images on social media showed global superstar Ed Sheeran alighting
from the overnight train from Sydney into the decidedly utilitarian surrounds
of Southern Cross Station in Melbourne.
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Supporting ‘illegal aggression’ against Iran ‘the worst thing’ Australia could do, international law experts say
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:09:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/supporting-aggression-against-iran-the-worst-thing-australia-could-do-international-law-experts-say>
"International law experts have criticised Australia for “rolling over” and
backing what they say is an illegal attack by Israel and the US on Iran.
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Neither preemptive nor legal, US‑Israeli strikes on Iran have blown up international law
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:14:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/neither-preemptive-nor-legal-us-israeli-strikes-on-iran-have-blown-up-international-law-277173>
"The joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran represent a further erosion of the
international legal order. Under international law, these attacks are neither
preemptive nor lawful.
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‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:02:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/02/australian-police-guns-less-lethal-weapons-ntwnfb>
"At least three people died within four months of one another after being shot
with “less lethal” projectiles and stun guns at their homes, sparking a series
of inquests and civil cases that could overhaul how police officers use force.
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New study finds 6 types of ‘discouraged’ workers in Australia – and why they stop job‑hunting
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:04:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/new-study-finds-6-types-of-discouraged-workers-in-australia-and-why-they-stop-job-hunting-276758>
"When we hear that Australia’s unemployment rate is low, it sounds like good
news. The Australian Bureau of Statistics defines an unemployed person as
someone who is not working but is actively looking for a job and available to
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How will datacentres affect Australia’s power prices, water supply and emissions?
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:04:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/02/datacentres-australia-power-prices-water-supply-emissions>
"Our online lives are increasingly reliant on digital data, whether it’s asking
an AI chatbot a question, generating a video or transcribing an online meeting.
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From high‑tech greenhouses to fruit netting: how protected cropping can shield crops from climate extremes
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:06:25 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/from-high-tech-greenhouses-to-fruit-netting-how-protected-cropping-can-shield-crops-from-climate-extremes-272162>
"For many of us, food is something we buy at a supermarket or order at a cafe.
We usually give little thought to the complex systems required to produce and
deliver it – until they stop working.
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AEVA launches register of EV-friendly apartment buildings in Canberra
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:07:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/27/aeva-launches-register-of-ev-friendly-apartment-buildings-in-canberra/>
"In a significant move for apartment dwellers looking to make the switch to
electric transport, the ACT branch of the Australian Electric Vehicle
Association (AEVA) has launched a public register of EV-friendly strata sites
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Balcony solar takes US by storm, as 27 states announce new plug-and-play PV laws
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:09:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Delta Goodrem to represent Australia at Eurovision 2026
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:27:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/01/delta-goodrem-australia-eurovision-2026>
"Delta Goodrem will represent Australia at Eurovision in May, the 70th
anniversary of the annual song contest.
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Regenerative agriculture sows success in Kenya
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:28:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/regenerative-agriculture-sows-success-in-kenya/>
"Kenyan smallholders are celebrating healthier soils and soaring harvests
following a regenerative agriculture drive led by Farm Africa.
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Grain of Hope
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:29:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/grain-of-hope
"Standing in a wheat field under the vast skies of rural Australia, it would be
easy for the rest of the world to slip away. But during last year’s winter
harvest, as Rob Houghton worked on his farm in Leeton - a country town five
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Maximum’s Upcycled ‘Billex’ Process Turns Discarded Bank Notes into Furniture
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:30:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/03/maximum-furniture-billex-recycling-money-stools/>
"Money manufacturers the world over are forever contending with counterfeiters.
Before the U.K. introduced a new pound coin in 2017, for example, the earlier
version was easy enough to fake that there were tens of millions of fraudulent
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‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:31:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/destruction-is-not-the-same-as-political-success-us-bombing-of-iran-shows-little-evidence-of-endgame-strategy-277201>
"Shortly after the opening salvo of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28,
2026 – with missiles targeting cities across the country, some of which killed
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – President Donald Trump declared the
(More...)
Mongabay launches new desk reporting on, with and for Indigenous communities
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:45:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/03/mongabay-launches-new-desk-reporting-on-with-and-for-indigenous-communities/>
"Indigenous peoples play a critical role in protecting nature and stemming
biodiversity loss worldwide, yet their perspectives and knowledge remain
underrepresented in national and international media coverage of environmental
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Anthropic to Department of Defense: Drop dead
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:47:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.computerworld.com/article/4138860/anthropic-to-department-of-defense-drop-dead.html>
"In recent weeks, AI giant Anthropic has been locked in a high‑stakes
confrontation with the Trump administration’s Department of Defense (DoD) over
new standard terms the Pentagon wants to impose on AI vendors. Defense
(More...)
Measles outbreaks are costing the U.S. millions of dollars. The true losses can't be counted.
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:49:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Open source devs consider making hogs pay for every download
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:51:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/28/open_source_opinion/
“I'm at the Linux Foundation Members Summit, and Sonatype's CTO Brian Fox
introduced me to a new open source problem. I wouldn't have thought that was
possible, but here I am.
(More...)
Donating clothes to charity has an unfortunate dark side
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:53:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.earth.com/news/donating-clothes-to-charity-has-unfortunate-dark-side-worsens-global-waste/>
"That pile of shirts you just dropped off at the charity shop? There’s
something you should know about where those donated clothes are really going.
(More...)
AI is already creeping into election campaigns. NZ’s rules aren’t ready
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:54:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ai-is-already-creeping-into-election-campaigns-nzs-rules-arent-ready-275688>
"If you’re often on social media, you’ve probably seen it: the deluge of
low-quality, artificial intelligence-made material clogging up our feeds.
(More...)
What disrupting the strait of Hormuz could mean for global cost-of-living pressures
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:29:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/iran-strait-hormuz-oil-global-prices-cost-of-living>
"Donald Trump’s attempt to overthrow the Iranian government by force could
trigger a new wave of cost-of-living pressures that embattled governments and
central banks around the world will struggle to deal with.
(More...)
Does international law still matter? The strike on the girls’ school in Iran shows why we need it
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:30:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/does-international-law-still-matter-the-strike-on-the-girls-school-in-iran-shows-why-we-need-it-277196>
"As the US and Israel began their joint assault on Iran, reports emerged from
Iran that a strike hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in the
southern city of Minab.
(More...)
Get your war on: AI chatbots in the kill chain
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:32:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/03/02/get-your-war-on-ai-chatbots-in-the-kill-chain/>
"The term “artificial intelligence” was invented in 1955 for a marketing pitch
to the US Department of Defense. Silicon Valley’s goal has always been the
government teat — the final stage of capitalism.
(More...)
The strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:33:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-strikes-on-iran-show-why-quitting-oil-is-more-important-than-ever-277192>
"As Israel and the United States strike Iran, global oil markets are on edge.
Oil prices have begun rising even before any disruption to supply. Oil traders
(More...)
‘We were just astonished’: Mental As Anything on their highs and lows – and hitting the road again
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:34:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/02/mental-as-anything-australian-pop-band-documentary-tour>
"Among the many surreal moments in the opening scenes of
Live It Up: The
Mental As Anything Story is footage of tens of thousands of Scottish football
fans caterwauling the lyrics to an Australian pop song like it’s a war chant.
(More...)
The Pentagon strongarmed AI firms before Iran strikes – in dark news for the future of ‘ethical AI’
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:35:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-pentagon-strongarmed-ai-firms-before-iran-strikes-in-dark-news-for-the-future-of-ethical-ai-277198>
"In the leadup to the weekend’s US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the US
Department of Defense was locked in tense negotiations with artificial
intelligence (AI) company Anthropic over exactly how the Pentagon could use the
(More...)
Russia's Secret Mindset: Why Russians Don't Think Like You
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:29:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@elvirabary/russias-secret-mindset-why-russians-don-t-think-like-you-ffca7b0889fb>
“A lot of Westerners talk about Russians as if they're a puzzle. Too emotional,
then too cold. Too proud, then too defeated. As if the country runs on
contradictions.
(More...)
The oil price surge is just one symptom of a supply chain network that is not fit for this age of global tensions
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:30:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-oil-price-surge-is-just-one-symptom-of-a-supply-chain-network-that-is-not-fit-for-this-age-of-global-tensions-277277>
"The escalating conflict between Iran, the US and Israel has taken a critical
turn. The strait of Hormuz – one of the most important shipping routes for oil
and gas – is facing significant disruption. The strait is the main route
(More...)
Senior Developers — The World Owes You an Apology
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:31:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for “Armageddon,” Return of Jesus
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:33:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://jonathanlarsen.substack.com/p/us-troops-were-told-iran-war-is-for>
"A combat-unit commander told non-commissioned officers at a briefing Monday
that the Iran war is part of God’s plan and that Pres. Donald Trump was
“anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and
(More...)
Australia’s gender pay gap is narrowing – and the public spotlight seems to be helping
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:34:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australias-gender-pay-gap-is-narrowing-and-the-public-spotlight-seems-to-be-helping-276957>
"Since 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has been publishing
the gender pay gaps of Australia’s largest companies. Now, we have enough data
to make some meaningful comparisons – and this public spotlight seems to be
(More...)
As Canada’s Mark Carney heads to Australia, how did he become the darling of the global anti‑Trump movement?
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:34:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Letters from an American: March 2, 2026
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 05:52:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-2-2026
"
The Economist’s Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom noted that Trump
appears to be workshopping the causes for his attacks on Iran and his goals for
the war by talking to journalists.
(More...)
Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 05:53:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/honey-from-australian-wildflowers-has-potent-power-to-kill-bacteria-276630>
"Before antibiotics and antiseptics, healers across ancient Egypt, Greece, and
China reached for honey to treat wounds. Archaeological evidence shows humans
have been harvesting and collecting honey for thousands of years – and for much
(More...)
The Return Of Measles Is Bad. A Polio Comeback Would Be So, So Much Worse
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 05:56:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/02/the-return-of-measles-is-bad-a-polio-comeback-would-be-so-so-much-worse/>
"We’ve talked a lot about the resurgence of measles in America over the past 14
or so months, and for good reason. It’s a horrible disease of historic
significance. Equally historic was America achieving elimination status of the
(More...)
Open justice no more: how Victoria’s courts are stopping journalists from doing their jobs
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 05:59:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/open-justice-no-more-how-victorias-courts-are-stopping-journalists-from-doing-their-jobs-276040>
"Covering the courts can be a tough gig. The pace is fast, there are many legal
considerations to be across, and media outlets are hungry for quality stories,
quickly.
(More...)
World’s first hydrogen bus fleet to be sold off after technical failures
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 06:00:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/03/worlds-first-hydrogen-bus-fleet-to-be-sold-off-after-technical-failures/>
"A fleet of 25 hydrogen-fuelled electric double-decker buses that debuted in
Aberdeen, Scotland, as the world’s first of their kind, are expected to be sold
off by the local council following a number of technical problems that have
(More...)
Dogs can detect trafficked wildlife hidden in shipping containers from tiny air samples
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:58:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/dogs-can-detect-trafficked-wildlife-hidden-in-shipping-containers-from-tiny-air-samples-276986>
"Wildlife trafficking is a global crisis impacting at least 4,000 species of
plants and animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, corals and rare plants.
(More...)
The exploitation paradox in open source
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:59:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/1058031/41f0d62df360269d/
“The free and open-source software (FOSS) movements have always been about
giving freedom and power to individuals and organizations; throughout that
history, though, there have also been actors trying to exploit FOSS to their
(More...)
The future remains bleak for corals – but not all reefs are doomed
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:00:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-future-remains-bleak-for-corals-but-not-all-reefs-are-doomed-277077>
"A recent report on global tipping points warned that coral reefs face
widespread dieback and have reached a point from which they cannot recover.
(More...)
Why electrifying road freight is key to Australia’s energy security
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:01:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/03/why-electrifying-road-freight-is-key-to-australias-energy-security/>
"Escalating conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
once again highlights the extreme vulnerability of Australia’s diesel-dependent
road freight and food distribution system. After the US, Australia is the
(More...)
Does regime change ever work? History tells us long‑term consequences are often disastrous
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:02:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/does-regime-change-ever-work-history-tells-us-long-term-consequences-are-often-disastrous-277221>
"The latest US-Israeli bombings in Iran differ from last year’s, because one of
the stated aims this time is regime change.
(More...)
Global economy must stop pandering to ‘frivolous desires of ultra-rich’, says UN expert
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:03:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/03/un-de-schutter-outlines-plan-for-redistributive-global-economy>
"The global economy must be reordered to ensure it serves ordinary people
around the world rather than the “frivolous and destructive demands of the
ultra-rich”, according to a leading UN figure.
(More...)
Vanuatu's 'barefoot volcanologist' stands at ash- and sulfur-spewing Mount Yasur in award-winning photograph
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:34:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/volcanoes/vanuatus-barefoot-volcanologist-stands-at-ash-and-sulfur-spewing-mount-yasur-in-award-winning-photograph>
“A photograph of an amateur volcanologist standing barefoot on the lava fields
of Vanuatu's Mount Yasur has won the Portraiture category of the Open
competition of this year's Sony World Photography Awards. Fine art and
(More...)
Is Australia’s scorched earth baiting program actually paving the way for fire ant invasion?
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:35:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/is-australias-scorched-earth-baiting-program-actually-paving-the-way-for-fire-ant-invasion-276980>
"Right now, Australia is undertaking the world’s largest removal of invasive
ants. The goal: eradicate fire ants (
Solenopsis invicta).
(More...)
AI Translations Are Adding ‘Hallucinations’ to Wikipedia Articles
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:37:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.404media.co/ai-translations-are-adding-hallucinations-to-wikipedia-articles/>
"Wikipedia editors have implemented new policies and restricted a number of
contributors who were paid to use AI to translate existing Wikipedia articles
into other languages after they discovered these AI translations added AI
(More...)
AI has powerful uses for First Nations oral cultural knowledge. Here’s how
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:38:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ai-has-powerful-uses-for-first-nations-oral-cultural-knowledge-heres-how-276043>
"Much of the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and Indigenous
peoples focuses on harms, such as cultural appropriation, cultural flattening
and digital exclusion. These risks are real.
(More...)
Download 60,000 Works of Art from the National Gallery, Including Masterpieces by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Rembrandt & More
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:39:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.openculture.com/2026/03/download-60000-works-of-art-from-the-national-gallery.html>
"As a young amateur painter and future art school dropout, I frequently
found myself haunted by the faces of two artists, that famously odd couple
from my favorite art history novelization—and Kirk Douglas role and Iggy Pop
(More...)
Masayoshi Matsumoto Meticulously Transforms Balloons into Expressive Critters
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:40:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/03/masayoshi-matsumoto-balloon-animal-sculptures/>
"For Masayoshi Matsumoto, also known as Isopresso Balloon, a simple dog-shaped
balloon animal is utter child’s play. His elaborate constructions combine a
range of colors and can take on virtually any shape. From meticulously textured
(More...)
Global sea levels have been underestimated due to poor modelling, research suggests
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:05:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/04/global-sea-levels-underestimated-poor-modelling-research>
"Sea levels around the world have been underestimated due to inaccurate
modelling, with research suggesting ocean levels are far higher than previously
understood.
(More...)
Russia wanted a new world order. This wasn’t the one it had in mind
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:08:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/russia-wanted-a-new-world-order-this-wasnt-the-one-it-had-in-mind-277195>
"Four years ago, Vladimir Putin escalated his war against Ukraine to an all-out
assault. The plan was for a quick and lively campaign and a speedy takeover of
a country the Russian president thought shouldn’t exist.
(More...)
AI Debt Is Spiralling Out Of Control
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:09:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://wlockett.medium.com/ai-debt-is-spiralling-out-of-control-bf0957767422>
"Tech bros want us to be profoundly scared of AI. They bang on about how it
will render us all obsolete, how it will soon become dangerously
superintelligent, and how these systems are necessary for global economic
(More...)
Renewal of the UN Requires Investment and Democratic Reform
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:11:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/02/03/2026/renewal-un-requires-investment-and-democratic-reform>
"At the recent Munich Security Conference, the future of the United Nations
became the subject of a brief exchange. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
argued that whenever the world faced major international crises, as it does
(More...)
If you win most literary prizes, you pay tax. If you win The Block, you don’t. How is this fair?
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:13:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/if-you-win-most-literary-prizes-you-pay-tax-if-you-win-the-block-you-dont-how-is-this-fair-277250>
"When Goorie and Koori poet Evelyn Araluen won last week’s $100,000 Victorian
Prize for Literature, along with the $25,000 Indigenous Writing prize, she
called on the Australian government to change the way it taxes arts prizes.
(More...)
We discovered lethal new fungal diseases in wild Australian reptiles. It’s time to act fast
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:14:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-discovered-lethal-new-fungal-diseases-in-wild-australian-reptiles-its-time-to-act-fast-275817>
"When a coastal carpet python was brought into a wildlife hospital in South
East Queensland in August 2024, vets were confronted with something they didn’t
recognise. The python had damaged scales, crusted lesions across its body and a
(More...)
Fever dream: Australia sweltered through one of the hottest summers on record, with little relief at night
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:11:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/datablog/2026/mar/04/australia-summer-heatwave-hottest-record>
"Australia’s summer was one of the hottest since measurements began, with more
than 60 weather stations recording their highest ever daily maximum
temperatures during a heatwave in January.
(More...)
What is wabi‑sabi? Will this Japanese philosophy make me happy?
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:13:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-is-wabi-sabi-will-this-japanese-philosophy-make-me-happy-275786>
"The ceramic bowl with an uneven glaze. The teacup mended with gold lacquer.
The images are calming and attractive.
(More...)
In a heatwave, a cool library or shopping centre is a lifeline. Do we need more climate shelters?
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:13:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/in-a-heatwave-a-cool-library-or-shopping-centre-is-a-lifeline-do-we-need-more-climate-shelters-275661>
"Many of our homes and workplaces were built for a milder climate that no
longer exists. As Australia braces for more days above 40ºC and hot nights,
many homes – especially older or poorly insulated ones – become unsafe as heat
(More...)
Australia can no longer be complacent about Trump’s America. It’s time to chart a new course
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:15:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-can-no-longer-be-complacent-about-trumps-america-its-time-to-chart-a-new-course-276530>
"Australia faces a more complex and dangerous world than at any time since the
threat of Japanese invasion during the second world war.
(More...)
Mozart with meatballs, in an Ikea: how opera is facing its existential crisis
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:16:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/04/perth-festival-opera-mozart-marriage-figaro-in-ikea>
"It’s Sunday and I’m in a suburban Ikea on the verge of tears. Perhaps this is
not so surprising – who among us hasn’t approached emotional breakdown
navigating the labyrinthine homewares store? But these are tears of joy. And
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‘A billion‑dollar empire of harm’: how gambling took over Australia
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:18:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-billion-dollar-empire-of-harm-how-gambling-took-over-australia-272343>
"
Review: Hooked: Inside the Murky World of Australia’s Gambling Industry –
Quentin Beresford (NewSouth)
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How Monotype turns selling fonts into daylight robbery
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:19:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://uxdesign.cc/how-monotype-turns-selling-fonts-into-daylight-robbery-aac8e29a7cde>
“To explain why I call Monotype "robbers", let me start with something that
struck me as very odd, and
it involves a country.
(More...)
The Big Idea: Lauren C. Teffeau
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:21:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://whatever.scalzi.com/2026/03/04/the-big-idea-lauren-c-teffeau-2/
"Futuristic fiction doesn’t always have to be dystopian, and in fact author
Lauren C. Teffau wanted to show readers a more hopeful narrative where people
work together for the betterment of the planet and a goal of reaching a
(More...)
Australian printed solar technology used to power Coldplay world tour secures federal funding
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:22:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australian-printed-solar-technology-used-to-power-coldplay-world-tour-secures-federal-funding/>
"The homegrown printed solar technology of Newcastle-based company Kardinia
Energy has secured a $2.1 million federal government grant to help fund a
commercial-scale pilot.
(More...)
Electric Buses Have Passed a Brutal Cold-Weather Test
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:23:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/wisconsin-electric-buses-pass-brutal-cold-weather-test/>
"Jonathan Mertzig was wary when Madison rolled out a fleet of 62 electric buses
in the fall of 2024. The city had tested a few of them four years earlier, and
it had not gone well. Winter in Wisconsin gets mighty cold, and batteries do
(More...)
Hybrid Solar Panel Turns Raindrops into Electricity
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:24:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/hybrid-solar-panel-turns-raindrops-into-electricity/>
"For as long as we’ve been capturing the sun’s rays, the clouds have been the
enemy. When the sky turns gray and the first drops fall, the steady stream of
electrons from traditional solar panels slows to a trickle. But a team of
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Dive into Wool Creature Lab’s World of Vibrant Felted Nudibranchs
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:26:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/03/wool-creature-lab-arina-bovenich-felted-wool-nudibranchs/>
"Among the myriad delights of the marine world, nudibranchs count among some of
the most adorable. There are around 3,000 known species of these often very
colorful, textured, soft-bodied animals. Technically part of the mollusc
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The UK is about to start an experiment that could end smoking for good – but it won’t be easy
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:53:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-uk-is-about-to-start-an-experiment-that-could-end-smoking-for-good-but-it-wont-be-easy-276114>
"Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in
the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in
March 2026. When it does, it will mean that the legal age for tobacco sales
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Petrol prices too high? Here’s how quickly an EV could save you money
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:54:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/petrol-prices-too-high-heres-how-quickly-an-ev-could-save-you-money-272165>
"Petrol prices began rising even before the conflict in Iran drove oil prices
higher. Australia imports around 80% of its fuel, which means prices can spike
when geopolitical shocks ripple through supply chains.
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Vanuatu moves forward with UN climate resolution despite Trump opposition
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:55:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/vanuatu-un-climate-crisis-trump>
"The Trump administration’s attempt to sink a UN resolution demanding countries
act on the climate crisis has caused cuts to the proposal but hasn’t entirely
killed it, according to the tiny Pacific island country spearheading the
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In a ‘ruptured’ world order, here’s how Australia can forge new middle‑power partnerships
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:56:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/in-a-ruptured-world-order-heres-how-australia-can-forge-new-middle-power-partnerships-276367>
"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made an impassioned pitch in the
Australian parliament for middle powers like Canada and Australia to build new
coalitions in the “ruptured” global order that are less reliant on the United
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Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:57:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/05/marsupials-discovered-new-guinea>
"Researchers led by the Australian scientist Tim Flannery have made a
once-in-a-lifetime discovery: that two charismatic marsupial species that had
been thought extinct for 6,000 years are alive in rainforest in remote West
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‘This is a needless war’: Americans share their thoughts on the US-Israel attacks on Iran
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:59:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/guardian-readers-us-israel-war-on-iran>
"As hundreds of civilians and some US service members have been killed in the
aftermath of the 28 February strike against Iran by the United States and
Israel, the
Guardian asked readers in the US what their thoughts are on the
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Meet ‘Tous’ — an entirely new genus of mammal we identified. Here’s why it’s so exciting
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:10:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/meet-tous-an-entirely-new-genus-of-mammal-we-identified-heres-why-its-so-exciting-277235>
"Mammals are not especially diverse. Roughly 6,800 mammal species are known to
exist, compared with about 8,800 species of amphibian, 11,000 species of bird
and 12,500 of reptile. Yet when most people picture biodiversity, they often
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South Africa’s president calls Trump’s policy to offer refuge to white Afrikaners ‘racist’
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:11:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/south-africa-president-cyril-ramaphosa-calls-donald-trump-policy-white-afrikaners-racist>
"South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called Donald Trump’s policy of
allowing white Afrikaners to apply for refugee status in the US “racist”,
saying the US president was “truly uninformed” in a rare instance of direct
(More...)
New modelling shows renewable electricity can meet NZ’s future demand – without importing gas
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:14:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-modelling-shows-renewable-electricity-can-meet-nzs-future-demand-without-importing-gas-277215>
"The government’s plan to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) has raised
questions about whether this is the best approach to strengthening New
Zealand’s energy security, not least because the conflict in Iran highlights
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BYD launches “game-changing” new Blade battery with 5 minute charge time
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:16:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/06/byd-launches-game-changing-new-blade-battery-with-5-minute-charge-time/>
"BYD, one of the fastest-growing car makers and the world’s biggest battery
manufacturer, has announced its second-generation Blade battery, which when
charged with the company’s latest Flash Charging, achieves 10% to 70% charge in
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ICE Phishing: Scammers Are Sending 'Support ICE' Emails to Steal Credentials
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:23:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.404media.co/ice-phishing-scammers-are-sending-support-ice-emails-to-steal-credentials/>
"Clients of a long-running email marketing platform are getting targeted with a
phishing campaign telling them that their emails would begin automatically
inserting a “‘Support ICE’ donation button” into every email they send. The
(More...)
Fix The News 329: Silica. Oil spills. Croatia's landmines. Aral Sea. Tigers.
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:24:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/329-silica-oil-spills-croatias-landmines
"Lots to cover in this edition. Chile has knocked out leprosy, Libya has
eliminated out trachoma, Croatia has finally finished clearing its landmines,
and malaria vaccines are working in Nigeria. In Kazakhstan, the Aral Sea looks
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Too close to Trump: How Indonesian President Prabowo gambles sovereignty, humanity for US’ approval
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:20:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/too-close-to-trump-how-indonesian-president-prabowo-gambles-sovereignty-humanity-for-us-approval-276636>
"The Indonesian public has grown increasingly uneasy with President Prabowo
Subianto’s foreign policy pivot toward the United States. From Indonesia’s
decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) initiated by Donald Trump to the
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Trailer technology: The stepping stone to long-distance truck electrification
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:21:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/05/trailer-technology-the-stepping-stone-to-long-distance-truck-electrification/>
"Long-distance truck electrification is starting to become a reality in
Australia, but the road ahead is long and complex as we have to roll out
charging infrastructure and progressively replace every prime mover in the
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Humanity heating planet faster than ever before, study finds
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:22:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/06/humanity-heating-planet-faster-than-ever-before-study-finds>
"Humanity is heating the planet faster than ever before, a study has found.
Climate breakdown is occurring more rapidly with the heating rate almost
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Electrifying all road freight between Sydney and Melbourne is a no brainer: The payback is less than 4 years
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:24:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Community battery launches next to community solar system, to help power regional resilience
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:25:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/community-battery-launches-next-to-community-solar-system-to-help-power-regional-resilience/>
"Victorian renewable energy company Indigo Power is launching the first of
seven new community batteries to be deployed across regional Victoria and
southern New South Wales, part of a $4.7 million regional energy resilience
(More...)
The Jewish Cemeteries Giving Life to Morocco’s Muslim Communities
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:26:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/morocco-jewish-cemeteries-give-life-to-muslim-farms/>
"Something special is taking place in Akrich, a typical rural village in
Morocco backed by a breathtaking view of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Here
is a compelling showcase of interfaith harmony, reinvigorated in recent years
(More...)
The 30th floor was empty. Then the artists took over
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:01:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://denverite.com/2026/03/05/denver-vacant-office-artist-takeover-high-fidelity-plaza/>
"“This is our town,” Julie Davis declared to hundreds of revelers on the 30th
floor of a vacant downtown Denver office building.
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The joys that follow rain – an animated Aboriginal artwork
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:02:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://aeon.co/videos/the-joys-that-follow-rain-an-animated-aboriginal-artwork>
"The celebrated Aboriginal Australian artist Betty Conway, from the
Pintupi-Luritja language group, is known for her vibrant and distinctive use of
colour and her depictions of bush life. For this short animation, she worked
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Iran’s regime has shut down the internet in the middle of war – placing civilians in the crosshairs
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:03:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/irans-regime-has-shut-down-the-internet-in-the-middle-of-war-placing-civilians-in-the-crosshairs-277619>
"On February 28, hours after the United States and Israel launched attacks on
Iran, the Iranian regime imposed a nationwide internet shutdown.
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‘Some parents said they’d break my knees’: the teacher who exposed Putin’s primary school propaganda
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:05:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/02/teacher-putin-primary-school-propoganda-mr-nobody-against-putin-pavel-talankin>
"In order to watch the Oscar-nominated documentary in which many of them have
starring roles, pupils at Karabash School No 1 have had to source bootlegged
copies, viewing the film in private, on their phones or their laptops.
(More...)
Leo fears for his life in Trump's America and many trans people feel the same
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:06:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/transgender-americans-donald-trump-anti-trans-safety/106251956>
“When driving across his home state of Indiana, there are certain towns Leo
Caldwell will not stop for a break.
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As Australia becomes more integrated into the US military machine, can it avoid being dragged into war?
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:10:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/07/will-australia-be-dragged-into-us-israel-iran-war-ntwnfb>
"“No stupid rules of engagement, no nation-building quagmire, no
democracy-building exercise, no politically correct wars.” This, from the
United States’ secretary of war, is the conflict to which Australia now finds
(More...)
The struggle to bring ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ to the world: "The Pasha escape plan affected the storytelling"
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:05:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.screendaily.com/features/the-struggle-to-bring-mr-nobody-against-putin-to-the-world-the-pasha-escape-plan-affected-the-storytelling/5214414.article>
"The Oscar-nominated and Bafta-winning documentary
Mr Nobody Against Putin
began life just days after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, as an ordinary Russian
struggled to understand how his country was changing. His story emerged at the
(More...)
The people standing between students and ICE? Teachers.
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:07:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://19thnews.org/2026/02/teachers-students-ice-agents/
"The viral photograph of federal authorities apprehending little Liam Conejo
Ramos in his bunny ear beanie and Spider-Man backpack stunned viewers across
the country, filling them with horror and rage. For the students and staff at
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Indigenous Australians share the racist messages they receive online: ‘No one’s feeling safe’
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:09:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/mar/06/indigenous-australians-racist-social-media-messages-ntwnfb>
"Natasha Wanganeen is unafraid to speak about the struggles and concerns of her
community. But the once rare racist comments on her social media posts have
gone from a trickle to a torrent. “Disgusting abuse,” she says, has become a
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How renewables and EVs can shield Australia from the economic fallout of Trump’s war
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:10:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/how-australia-can-avoid-the-economic-fallout-of-trumps-war-in-the-middle-east/>
"Trump’s war in the Middle East might seem a long way from home, but when
conflicts affect global oil and gas routes, Australians feel it.
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Hungary seizes millions of euros in cash and gold from Ukrainian convoy
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:11:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/06/hungary-seizes-millions-euros-cash-gold-ukrainian-convoy>
"An increasingly acrimonious spat between Hungary and Ukraine has escalated
further, as Budapest impounded two Ukrainian armoured bank vehicles carrying
millions of euros of hard cash as well as bars of gold.
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How people are helping breeding frogs dodge cars
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:13:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.hcn.org/issues/58-3/how-people-are-helping-breeding-frogs-dodge-cars/>
"The late-afternoon sky was surprisingly clear for December, the kind of
evening Portlanders revel in after days of rain. But for the half-dozen
volunteers gathered on Harborton Drive — a steep frontage road carved into a
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Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:12:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewzg77k721o
“The UK's first geothermal power plant has been turned on, providing a
completely new type of renewable electricity using hot water from underground.
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Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:14:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/03/fishing-crews-in-the-atlantic-keep-accidentally-dredging-up-chemical-weapons/>
"Until 1970, the US dumped an estimated 17,000 tons of unspent chemical weapons
from World War I and II off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean—and that disposal
decision continues to haunt commercial fishing operations.
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This Spanish City Is Resurrecting a 3,000-Year-Old Solution To Fight Extreme Heat
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:16:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/s3ypg
"A few meters below the former site of Seville’s 1992 World Expo, a promising
climate experiment blending ancient technology and modern science is underway.
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Rebecca Solnit Says the Left’s Next Hero Is Already Here
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:18:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/magazine/rebecca-solnit-interview.html>
"As the old saw goes, the only constant is change. But change doesn’t always
feel as overwhelming as it does right now. We are living in an era of
widespread democratic backsliding, sweeping technological disruption and the
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Your LLM Doesn't Write Correct Code. It Writes Plausible Code.
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:19:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://blog.katanaquant.com/p/your-llm-doesnt-write-correct-code
"One of the simplest tests you can run on a database:
Doing a primary key lookup on 100 rows.
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'One of the most successful wildlife comeback stories': The Alps lost its vultures - then it got them back
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:20:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260305-how-vultures-returned-from-alpine-extinction>
“In the autumn of 2025, wildlife experts in the French Alps made a surprising
discovery: a frail, weakened bearded vulture found lying on the ground turned
out to be Balthazar, a bird released under a conservation programme in 1988,
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‘History longs to heal’: how Africa hopes to advance campaign for reparative justice
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:52:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2026/mar/08/how-africa-hopes-to-advance-campaign-for-reparative-justice>
"One afternoon last October, at a hotel in a forest in a Nairobi suburb, a few
dozen people sat quietly in a room watching the 2020 documentary
If Objects
Could Speak, which explores restitution by tracing the roots of a Kenyan
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The first lesson of war is ‘know your enemy’ – and Britain’s enemy now is Donald Trump
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:53:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/08/iran-war-keir-starmer-donald-trump-us-israel>
"Nine days in, the conduct of the unjustified, illegal US-Israel war against
Iran grows ever-more disproportionate, dishonourable and deranged. The
torpedoing of an Iranian navy ship off Sri Lanka by a US submarine demonstrated
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English doesn’t need protecting in New Zealand – but other languages do
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:54:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/english-doesnt-need-protecting-in-new-zealand-but-other-languages-do-276951>
"Anyone tuning into political debates about the recently introduced
English
Language Bill might be led to think New Zealand’s most widely spoken tongue is
endangered.
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We’re Training Students To Write Worse To Prove They’re Not Robots, And It’s Pushing Them To Use More AI
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:56:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/06/were-training-students-to-write-worse-to-prove-theyre-not-robots-and-its-pushing-them-to-use-more-ai/>
"About a year and a half ago, I wrote about my kid’s experience with an AI
checker tool that was pre-installed on a school-issued Chromebook. The
assignment had been to write an essay about Kurt Vonnegut’s
Harrison
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Andrew Leigh maps the drivers of history’s big breakthroughs — and why they still matter
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:58:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/andrew-leigh-maps-the-drivers-of-historys-big-breakthroughs-and-why-they-still-matter-277222>
"
Review: The Shortest History of Innovation – Andrew Leigh (Black Inc.)
Innovation is one of the most celebrated yet misunderstood ideas of our time.
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‘A very dangerous person’: alarm as Pete Hegseth revels in carnage of Iran war
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 02:59:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/08/pete-hegseth-pentagon-trump-iran>
"Brash and bellicose, he sounded more like a cartoon bully than a sombre
statesman. “Death and destruction from the sky all day long,” Pete Hegseth,
wearing a red, white and and blue tie and pocket square, bragged to reporters
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Ex-rapper Balendra Shah set to be Nepal PM after party’s landslide election win
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:03:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/08/ex-rapper-balendra-shah-nepal-pm-landslide-election-win>
"Balendra Shah, the rapper turned politician and popular figurehead of a gen Z
revolution, looks set to become Nepal’s next prime minister after his party won
by an unprecedented margin.
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Letters from an American: March 8, 2026
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:05:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-8-2026
"Yesterday, President Donald J. Trump was among the dignitaries who attended
the dignified transfer returning the remains of the six U.S. soldiers killed in
the military action against Iran to the United States for burial. At the
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Rebates and tax cuts urged for EVs as petrol prices hit $4 a litre
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:06:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/06/rebates-and-tax-cuts-urged-for-evs-as-petrol-prices-hit-4-a-litre/>
"Keeping tax cuts for electric cars and reintroducing state-based rebates could
help more Australians avoid rising petrol prices and should be treated as a
national security issue.
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Woolworths trumpeted eight consecutive quarters of price declines. Here’s why that claim doesn’t pass the pub test
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:08:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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“You smell it:” Fumes from idling SUVs queuing at school are killing our children
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:09:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/08/you-smell-it-fumes-from-idling-suvs-queuing-at-school-are-killing-our-children/>
"The drop-off and pick-up line has become a cleaner, quieter place at the
primary school Anthony Hull and Fiona Foo send their kids to.
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How to Talk to Someone Experiencing 'AI Psychosis'
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 11:10:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.404media.co/ai-psychosis-help-gemini-chatgpt-claude-chatbot-delusions/>
"When David saw his friend Michael’s social media post asking for a second
opinion on a programming project, he offered to take a look.
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Critically endangered kākāpō parrot has standout breeding season
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:12:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/short-article/2026/03/critically-endangered-kakapo-parrot-has-standout-breeding-season/>
"A total of 59 healthy kākāpō chicks have hatched over the last few weeks,
according to the latest tally by Aotearoa New Zealand’s Department of
Conservation. This marks one of the most successful recent breeding seasons for
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‘Are We Participating in a Thing That Is Not Even Working?’
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:14:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.vulture.com/article/chris-gethard-end-of-the-middle-class-comedy-job.html>
"In October 2025, comedian Chris Gethard guest-hosted
Going Down, a leftist
political-satire public-access show. He used this opportunity in front of the
show’s audience of young creatives to discuss the death of the middle-class
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What is the ‘acid rain’ in the wake of US bombings in Iran? An atmospheric scientist explains
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:15:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-is-the-acid-rain-in-the-wake-of-us-bombings-in-iran-an-atmospheric-scientist-explains-277849>
"Reports are emerging of black rain falling over parts of Iran in the hours
after US-Israeli airstrikes on oil depots on the weekend, with some outlets
describing it as “acid rain”.
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How to Buy Sue’s Books (A Guide to Retailers)
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:16:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://susankayequinn.com/how-to-buy-sues-books-a-guide-to-retailers
"Once upon a time, I was retailer agnostic:
I didn’t care where you got my
books. I distributed them widely and didn’t have any preference where in the
literary ecosystem you bought my books.
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How ‘looksmaxxing’ self‑improvement apps are marketing misogyny to young men
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:18:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-looksmaxxing-self-improvement-apps-are-marketing-misogyny-to-young-men-276174>
"A theory about male “sexual market value” that began in online manosphere
forums is now appearing in the TikTok feeds of Australian teenagers —
repackaged as AI-powered “looksmaxxing” apps.
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Current and former Block workers say AI can’t do their jobs after Jack Dorsey’s mass layoffs: ‘You can’t really AI that’
Tue, 10 Mar 2026 19:20:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/mar/08/block-ai-layoffs-jack-dorsey>
"Mark remembers the first time he wondered whether he was teaching Block’s AI
tools how to do his job – and maybe even replace him. He was at his fintech
company’s extravagant anniversary party last September. As executives led a
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As global trade rules falter, how can Australia protect itself from economic coercion?
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:29:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/as-global-trade-rules-falter-how-can-australia-protect-itself-from-economic-coercion-276523>
"The United States was once a champion of fair trade rules. Now, it has
transformed into a rampaging Viking seeking extortionate tributes.
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After-hours work emails should mean Australians get a four-day work week, union tells government
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:30:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/10/four-day-work-week-australia-union-employment-standards-review>
"Labor is facing growing calls to legislate a four-day work week and for
workers’ annual leave entitlements to be expanded, as part of a review of
Australia’s national employment standards.
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Istanbul’s mayor in court for mass trial decried as politically motivated
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:31:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/09/istanbul-mayor-ekrem-imamoglu-trial-corruption-turkey>
"A mass trial of 400 people including the jailed mayor of Istanbul, Ekrem
İmamoğlu, has opened in Turkey in a sprawling corruption case critics say is a
politically motivated attempt to thwart his chances of challenging Recep Tayyip
(More...)
Australian surf brand makes surfboard fins from old wind turbine blades
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:36:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australian-surf-brand-makes-surfboard-fins-from-old-wind-turbine-blades/>
"Australian surf brand Bolero Surf has partnered with Spanish energy giant
Acciona to make surfboard fins from recycled wind turbine blades in the hope of
creating a new local manufacturing industry.
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AUKUS is binding Australia to a dangerous, unpredictable leader. We need a Plan B now
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:37:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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EV industry calls on federal government to keep Electric Car Discount
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 03:39:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/09/ev-industry-calls-on-federal-government-to-keep-electric-car-discount/>
"Stakeholders across Australia’s electric vehicle (EV) industry, led by the
National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association’s (NALSPA), are
calling on the federal government to keep the Electric Car Discount in a new
(More...)
If You’re Going To Defend AI And Whine About Its Critics, You Should Probably Be Honest About Its Actual Harms
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:47:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/09/if-youre-going-to-defend-ai-and-whine-about-its-critics-you-should-probably-be-honest-about-its-actual-harms/>
"I think this recent post by AI industry CEO Matt Shumer is worth a read. In
it, he basically explains how quickly LLMs (large language models) are evolving
to supplant many developers and programmers, and how that disruption is coming
(More...)
Mandatory energy rating report card urged for all homes
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:48:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/mandatory-energy-rating-report-card-urged-for-all-aussie-homes/>
"All Australian homes should receive a score out of 10 for energy efficiency
before they can be sold or rented, experts say, as part of an expansion to a
national assessment program.
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Four ways to tackle health and climate together – and lift millions of people out of poverty
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:49:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/four-ways-to-tackle-health-and-climate-together-and-lift-millions-of-people-out-of-poverty-276696>
"Our health is shaped long before we get to see a doctor. It is shaped by the
health of our parents, the air we breathe, the homes we live in, the work we
do, the food we can afford and the strength of our communities. For millions,
(More...)
Co-ownership vs consultation: Landmark report proposes faster, cheaper path to renewables
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:50:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/co-ownership-vs-consultation-landmark-report-proposes-faster-cheaper-paths-to-renewables/>
"Renewable energy developers could slash the time lost to planning processes
and local opposition, if they started to look at communities as partners rather
than people to consult with.
(More...)
Ig Nobels ceremony moves to Europe over security concerns
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:52:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://arstechnica.com/science/2026/03/ig-nobels-ceremony-moves-to-europe-over-security-concerns/>
"Every year, we have a blast covering a fresh crop of winners of the Ig Nobel
prizes. After 35 years in Boston, the annual prize ceremony will take place in
Zurich, Switzerland, this year and will continue to be held in a European city
(More...)
“A tidal wave of hostile messaging:” The billions spent each year by fossil fuel industry demonising renewables
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 11:53:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/a-tidal-wave-of-hostile-messaging-the-billions-spent-each-year-by-the-fossil-fuel-industry-demonising-renewables/>
"The head of energy policy in the world’s fourth biggest economy says the
fossil fuel industry is spending billions of dollars each year promoting its
own technologies and demonising renewables, far more than the wind, solar and
(More...)
Mondrian Entered the Public Domain. The Estate Disagrees.
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:06:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://copyrightlately.com/mondrian-public-domain-controversy/
"*The Mondrian Trust claims a 1930 painting is still protected—citing “dual
copyrights,” Spanish law, and a misreading of the
Copyright Act.*
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RIP Tony Hoare (1934-2026)
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:07:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://blog.computationalcomplexity.org/2026/03/tony-hoare-1934-2026.html>
"Turing Award winner and former Oxford professor Tony Hoare passed away last
Thursday at the age of 92. Hoare is famous for quicksort, ALGOL, Hoare logic
and so much more. Jim Miles gives his personal reflections."
(More...)
‘Charismatic and extremely confident’: how to recognise – and handle – a psychopath
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:11:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2026/mar/10/how-to-recognise-handle-psychopath>
"Coming face to face with a probable psychopath was enough to make Dr Leanne
ten Brinke rethink her career choices. Early in her 20s, while studying
forensic psychology in Halifax, in the Canadian province of Nova Scotia, Ten
(More...)
Solar, storage and sheep: First sod turned at game-changing hybrid PV and battery project
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:12:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/solar-storage-and-sheep-first-sod-turned-at-game-changing-hybrid-pv-and-battery-project/>
"The first sod has been turned at what will be one of the biggest DC-coupled
solar battery hybrid projects to be developed in Australia – a project that is
expected to push PV power well into the evening demand peaks, changing the
(More...)
Countries can rewild borders to deter invasions, says EU environment chief
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:13:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/09/countries-can-rewild-borders-to-deter-invasions-says-eu-environment-chief>
"Countries should look to rewild their land borders as a deterrence to invasion
and build up other geographical defences to attack, Europe’s environment chief
has said.
(More...)
It’s tempting to offload your thinking to AI. Cognitive science shows why that’s a bad idea
Wed, 11 Mar 2026 20:14:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/its-tempting-to-offload-your-thinking-to-ai-cognitive-science-shows-why-thats-a-bad-idea-276766>
"With so many artificial intelligence (AI) products on offer now, it’s
increasingly tempting to offload difficult thinking tasks to chatbots, agents
and other tools.
(More...)
‘A sobering preview’: extreme heat now affects one in three people globally, study finds
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 04:58:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/10/extreme-heat-study-global-warming-physical-activity>
"Climate breakdown is shrinking the amount of time that people can safely go
about their lives, according to a study that shows a third of the world’s
population now resides in areas where heat severely limits activity.
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Do Middle‑earth and Westeros make sense? Climate scientists modelled them to find out
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/do-middle-earth-and-westeros-make-sense-climate-scientists-modelled-them-to-find-out-277232>
"When English author J.R.R. Tolkien crafted his fantasy world Middle-earth, he
argued storytellers are essentially “sub-creators” – they build fictional
realms with internally consistent laws.
(More...)
Elon Musk Can't Stop Attacking This Woman
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:00:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/fourth-wave/elon-musk-cant-stop-attacking-this-woman-politics-feminism-technology-psychology-8c23ac3cf610>
"There's something fascinating about watching powerful men lose their minds in
public, and it's rarely about what they claim it's about. The official reason
is always something that sounds principled, something about values or vision or
(More...)
Letters from an American: March 10, 2026
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:02:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-10-2026
"Today, administration officials gave a classified briefing to the Senate Armed
Services Committee about the war in Iran. Democrats who spoke to the press
afterward appeared to be furious.
(More...)
Second COVID inquiry: why being politically prepared for the next pandemic is crucial
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:02:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/second-covid-inquiry-why-being-politically-prepared-for-the-next-pandemic-is-crucial-277848>
"COVID-19 changed the course of New Zealand’s political history.
Labour’s 50% of the vote in 2020 came from a huge electoral swing as a reward
(More...)
AI's Economic Lie
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 05:04:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://wlockett.medium.com/ais-economic-lie-788968ccc65f>
"AI is a new economic revolution! It will separate economic growth from labour,
enable unlimited growth, and lead to a new age of prosperity. This narrative
has been used to justify a truly gargantuan investment in the technology. Last
(More...)
Here’s why you might want to clean your headphones
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:11:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/heres-why-you-might-want-to-clean-your-headphones-255590>
"Whether it’s enjoying a podcast, listening to music or chatting on the phone,
many of us spend hours a day using our headphones. One 2017 study of 4,185
Australians showed they used headphones on average 47–88 hours a month.
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37,000 Fake AI Comments Mysteriously Oppose Washington State’s Effort To Tax The Rich
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:13:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/10/37000-fake-ai-comments-mysteriously-oppose-washington-states-effort-to-tax-the-rich/>
"Ideally, the U.S. public is supposed to be able to comment on government
policy proceedings, and the government is supposed to listen to that input.
(More...)
As tonnes of illegal tobacco sneak in past our borders, we risk missing a threat that could cost us billions
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:14:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Trump has launched an unprecedented assault on the environment. Where’s the pushback?
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:15:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/04/trump-climate-change-democrats>
"As Donald Trump assaults the legal foundation of America’s ability to regulate
global warming emissions, climate deniers have been privately celebrating what
they claim is the “silent” acquiescence of billionaires, Democrats, climate
(More...)
Too valuable to burn? Chemical and plastic industries will rely on oil far longer than motorists
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:18:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/too-valuable-to-burn-chemical-and-plastic-industries-will-rely-on-oil-far-longer-than-motorists-276275>
"Every year, the world uses roughly 37 billion barrels of oil. Most is burned
to power cars, trucks, planes, ships and other types of transport. For more
than a century, this energy-dense hydrocarbon has shaped the modern world, from
(More...)
Did baby boomers eat all the pies? John Lanchester on the truth about the generation gap
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 11:19:25 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/inequality/2026/mar/08/did-baby-boomers-eat-all-pies-john-lanchester-truth-generation-gap>
"Intergenerational relations, or lack of them, is a subject I’ve been thinking
about, on and off, since the financial crisis. I’ve read up on it, too – things
such as the Institute for Fiscal Studies’ report on intergenerational earnings
(More...)
Louis Theroux’s Inside the Manosphere exposes the business model of misogyny
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:32:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/louis-therouxs-inside-the-manosphere-exposes-the-business-model-of-misogyny-277509>
"Over the past two years, viral clips, news headlines and TV series such as
Adolescence have ensured much of the public has encountered the “manosphere”
– an online ecosystem that repackages misogyny, anti-feminism and male
(More...)
If there was ever a moment for Australia’s shift to renewables and EVs, this is it
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:33:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/commentisfree/2026/mar/10/if-there-was-ever-a-moment-for-australias-shift-to-renewables-and-evs-this-is-it>
"It has been three years since the Albanese government received a report by the
Office of National Intelligence looking at how the climate crisis is likely to
fuel national security threats, but we still don’t know what the report says.
(More...)
'Rectal garlic insertion for immune support': Medical chatbots confidently give disastrously misguided advice, experts say
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:34:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.livescience.com/health/rectal-garlic-insertion-for-immune-support-medical-chatbots-confidently-give-disastrously-misguided-advice-experts-say>
"Popular AI chatbots often fail to recognize false health claims when they're
delivered in confident, medical-sounding language, leading to dubious advice
that could be dangerous to the general public, such as a recommendation that
(More...)
The planet is overheating. Why is the news looking away?
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:36:25 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://grist.org/language/global-heating-climate-news-drought-chaos/
"Scientists are pretty sure that Earth is hotter than at any time in the last
125,000 years, but the news media is moving on, trying to keep on top of a fire
hose of pressing news — from the daily chaos of the Trump administration to the
(More...)
Animals can talk over huge distances – but humans might be changing their range
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:37:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/animals-can-talk-over-huge-distances-but-humans-might-be-changing-their-range-277742>
"Animals are noisy. And their noises can travel a long way.
But making sounds can be a double-edged sword: it can help them communicate,
(More...)
Trump’s ego-trip war has collided with economic reality but he can’t undo the damage
Thu, 12 Mar 2026 19:38:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/11/donald-trump-war-iran-ego-trip-economic-damage>
"Waging war with no fixed purpose means victory can be declared at any point.
Donald Trump’s motives for launching Operation Epic Fury against Iran were
incoherent at the start. They are no clearer now that he has declared it “very
(More...)
Sex, pink and empowerment are used to sell alcohol to women. They don’t always like it
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:09:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/sex-pink-and-empowerment-are-used-to-sell-alcohol-to-women-they-dont-always-like-it-277610>
"Ellidy pops into the bottle shop on her way out to dinner with friends.
She’s faced with rows of evocative labels – using artwork, imagery and symbols
(More...)
Time Out names Melbourne the best city in the world – but is it more ‘vibes’ than hard data?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:11:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/11/time-out-melbourne-best-city-world>
"An annual global ranking has named Melbourne the best city in the world for
the first time. But it may be more to do with “vibes” than thorough analysis.
(More...)
‘We’re the good guys’: why moral storytelling doesn’t make the war on Iran necessary or legal
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:12:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/were-the-good-guys-why-moral-storytelling-doesnt-make-the-war-on-iran-necessary-or-legal-277952>
"Since the United States and Israel launched their war against Iran, most
international law experts appear to be speaking with one voice on the legality
of the attacks.
(More...)
Fix The News 330: Girls. Pyramids. Otters. Lenacapivir. The Rivers of Life.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:16:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/330-girls-pyramids-otters-lenacapivir
"
This week’s top stories
* India launches world’s largest HPV vaccination campaign
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Commercial space technology is shaping the Iran war – the law can’t keep up
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:17:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/commercial-space-technology-is-shaping-the-iran-war-the-law-cant-keep-up-277940>
"When the United States and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury against Iran
nearly two weeks ago, the first confirmation didn’t come from governments. It
came from commercial satellites.
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Thousands of pets being abandoned in Dubai as owners flee over Iran war
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 04:18:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/pets-abandoned-dubai-expat-owners-flee-iran-war>
"Thousands of pets are being abandoned in Dubai as their owners flee the Middle
East because of the Iran war, animal charities have said.
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UN panel says racist hate speech by Trump and other US leaders has led to human rights violations
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:17:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/un-panel-says-racist-hate-224323870.html>
"GENEVA (
AP) — A U.N.-backed panel of independent experts focusing on racial
discrimination says racist hate speech by U.S. President Donald Trump and other
American political leaders, along with a crackdown on immigration in the United
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Panic buying just makes shortages worse. Why do people do it anyway?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:18:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/panic-buying-just-makes-shortages-worse-why-do-people-do-it-anyway-277964>
"Have you visited a petrol station recently? You might have been in for a shock
– and not just because the price on display was probably over A$2 a litre.
(More...)
Australian governments subsidising fossil fuel use by more than $30,000 a minute, analysis finds
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:19:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/11/australian-governments-subsidising-fossil-fuel-use-by-more-than-30000-a-minute-analysis-finds>
"Australian federal and state government subsidies that encourage fossil fuel
use and help drive the climate crisis will reach $16.3bn this year after
leaping by nearly 10%, according to a new analysis.
(More...)
Electric trucks are finally ready for prime time. Could high oil prices speed up the shift?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:20:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/electric-trucks-are-finally-ready-for-prime-time-could-high-oil-prices-speed-up-the-shift-277971>
"For years, long-range electric trucks seemed impossible. But much has changed
in a short time. Rapid improvements to batteries and chargers mean battery
electric trucks are already viable for urban and short-range trucks. In
(More...)
‘The shine has been taken off’: Dubai faces existential threat as foreigners flee conflict
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:21:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/11/the-shine-has-been-taken-off-dubai-faces-existential-threat-as-foreigners-flee-conflict>
"In the playground of the rich, nobody wanted this war. For decades, Dubai
built itself up as a sanctuary of unadulterated consumerism visited by tourists
the world over.
(More...)
Help for athletes, bans for others: unpacking Australia’s complex, chaotic migration developments
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 11:22:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/help-for-athletes-bans-for-others-unpacking-australias-complex-chaotic-migration-developments-278066>
"The past 48 hours in Australia has showcased the dramatic complexities of the
country’s migration and asylum landscape, and the power of ministerial
intervention in this federal portfolio.
(More...)
The U.S. Built A Blueprint To Avoid Civilian War Casualties. Trump Officials Scrapped It.
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:45:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/11/the-u-s-built-a-blueprint-to-avoid-civilian-war-casualties-trump-officials-scrapped-it/>
"Images from the missile strike in southern Iran were more horrifying than any
of the case studies Air Force combat veteran Wes J. Bryant had pored over in
his mission to overhaul how the U.S. military safeguards civilian life.
(More...)
The war in Iran is an American failure. What do we do now?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:47:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/12/us-israel-iran-war-trump-american-values>
"As we reach the 13th day of the war in Iran – with death and destruction
rippling throughout the Middle East – it’s important to bear in mind where the
real failure lies.
(More...)
Centuries of net-negative emissions are required to secure a safe climate future, two studies suggest
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:49:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://phys.org/news/2026-03-centuries-net-negative-emissions-required.html>
"Two new studies conclude that stabilizing long-term climate risks will require
sustained net-negative carbon dioxide (CO₂) emissions for centuries.
Approaching the problem from distinct perspectives—legal and technological
(More...)
Palantir CEO Makes Shocking Confession on Disrupting Democratic Power
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:50:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://newrepublic.com/post/207693/palantir-ceo-karp-disrupting-democratic-power>
"Palantir CEO Alex Karp thinks his AI technology will lessen the power of
“highly educated, often female voters, who vote mostly Democrat” while
increasing the power of working-class men.
(More...)
Rising CO₂ levels are reflected in human blood. Scientists don’t know what it means
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:51:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/rising-co-levels-are-reflected-in-human-blood-scientists-dont-know-what-it-means-277833>
"Humans evolved in an atmosphere containing roughly 200–300 parts per million
(ppm) of carbon dioxide (CO₂). Today, that figure sits above 420 ppm, higher
than at any point in the history of our species.
(More...)
Why does an energy superpower like Australia still depend on global fossil fuels?
Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:51:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/why-does-an-energy-superpower-like-australia-still-depend-on-global-fossil-fuels/>
"As Forrest Gump says, “I may not be a smart man, but…”
Why is one of the most energy-rich countries in the world still exposed to
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‘A few beatings won’t kill you’: judge rejects divorce request of woman abused by husband in Afghanistan
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:34:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/global-development/2026/mar/12/a-few-beatings-wont-kill-you-judge-rejects-divorce-request-of-woman-abused-by-husband-in-afghanistan>
"The shocking level of physical violence against women permitted under the
Taliban’s new laws has been revealed this week by the case of a woman in
northern Afghanistan, who said she was beaten with a cable wire by her husband
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The German City That Defied McDonald’s and Dumped ‘To-Go’ Waste
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:35:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/tubingen-germany-defied-mcdonalds-dumped-to-go-waste/>
"On a sunny afternoon, the McDonald’s at the edge of Tübingen buzzes with
customers. Teenagers loiter over fries, a family shares burgers, cardboard cups
and boxes pile up on plastic trays. Nothing here suggests rebellion. And yet,
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Which nut butter is healthiest – peanut, almond or cashew?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:37:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/which-nut-butter-is-healthiest-peanut-almond-or-cashew-276154>
"Once, the only nut butter on the supermarket shelf was peanut butter. Now you
can also buy almond, cashew, hazelnut and macadamia nut butters, or blends.
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‘Unbelievably unequal’: report shows how 1% of Mexicans own 40% of country’s wealth
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:38:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/12/mexico-city-neighborhoods-inequality>
"Scrunched between luxury apartment buildings and a lush gated community, the
neighborhood of Santa Lucía Reacomodo in Mexico City is a working-class pocket
of real estate. Electrical wires tangle above cinder-block houses, stray cats
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Australia may ban infant formula advertising. Here’s what the online ads actually say
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:39:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-may-ban-infant-formula-advertising-heres-what-the-online-ads-actually-say-278084>
"Recently, the federal government released a consultation paper seeking input
on whether it should introduce legislation to prevent or restrict infant
formula marketing in Australia. The consultation is open for submissions until
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Self-publish and be scammed: Jon’s tale of heartbreak highlights boom in fraudsters using AI to supercharge book swindles
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 04:40:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/books/ng-interactive/2026/mar/12/ai-book-scams-publishing-fraud>
"Eight years of dedication were poured into the pages of
Angel of Aleppo, Jon
Cocks’ debut historical novel. Inspired by his wife’s grandmother, a survivor
of the Armenian genocide of the early 20th century, it was a labour of love,
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We can’t coerce our way to social cohesion. Here’s what else governments should be doing
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:36:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-cant-coerce-our-way-to-social-cohesion-heres-what-else-governments-should-be-doing-277734>
"Last week, Queensland followed the New South Wales and federal parliaments by
passing stronger hate crime laws in response to the Bondi terror attack.
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Unexplained Moscow internet blackouts spark fears of web censorship plan
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:37:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/12/russia-internet-blackouts-walkie-talkies-moscow>
"Muscovites have been turning to walkie-talkies and pagers amid unexplained
disruptions to internet services in the capital, as the Kremlin appears to ramp
up control over online activity in Russia.
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Friday essay: ‘epic fury’ – the men of MAGA might be the most emotional US leaders ever
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:38:25 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-epic-fury-the-men-of-maga-might-be-the-most-emotional-us-leaders-ever-277227>
"In 2016 and again in 2024, Donald Trump ran against two supremely qualified
presidential candidates, who both lost. Both had decades of service to
government and high-ranking jobs within Democratic administrations. Both were
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Queensland’s “prepare and repair” disaster economy – brought to you by coal and climate change
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:39:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/queenslands-prepare-and-repair-disaster-economy-brought-to-you-by-coal-and-climate-change/>
"Queensland is the most disaster-prone state in Australia.
It experiences about 60 per cent of the nation’s natural disasters, its $95
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Iraq war’s aftermath was a disaster for the US – the Iran war is headed in the same direction
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:40:25 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/iraq-wars-aftermath-was-a-disaster-for-the-us-the-iran-war-is-headed-in-the-same-direction-277585>
"The United States military achieved every objective it set when it went to war
in Iraq in 2003. Decapitation: Saddam Hussein was captured, tried and hanged.
Air dominance: total, within days. Regime collapse: The Iraqi government fell
(More...)
AEVA hosts first-of-a-kind EV rally to highlight electric alternative to fossil fuels
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 11:41:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/12/aeva-hosts-first-of-a-kind-ev-rally-to-highlight-electric-alternative-to-fossil-fuels/>
"The Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) held its first EV rally
this week as part of Climate Action Week Sydney, involving nearly 50 EVs that
followed a popular 230 km EV-friendly route through the Blue Mountains.
(More...)
France returns sacred talking drum looted from Côte d’Ivoire over 100 years ago
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:45:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/13/france-returns-sacred-djidji-ayokwe-talking-drum-looted-from-cote-divoire>
"A sacred artefact looted by French colonial authorities more than a century
ago has been returned to Côte d’Ivoire in one of the most significant cultural
restitutions to a former French colony in years.
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The feds pulled $1.5B from tribal clean energy. Tribes are finding another way.
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:46:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://grist.org/indigenous/the-feds-pulled-1-5b-from-tribal-clean-energy-tribes-are-finding-another-way/>
"Across tribal nations, hosting a convening with dinner and a tour of an
ambitious new project is a familiar scene. But for David Harper, a member of
the Colorado River Indian Tribes and CEO of the newly created tribal energy
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Iran’s cultural heritage in the crossfire – expert explains what has been damaged and what could be lost
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:47:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/irans-cultural-heritage-in-the-crossfire-expert-explains-what-has-been-damaged-and-what-could-be-lost-278216>
"Following joint attacks by the United States and Israel on Iran on February
28, the country has come under repeated strikes. These attacks, which were
ostensibly supposed to target Iran’s nuclear and missile capabilities, have
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Sydney police are using drones to chase suspects 500km away. Is a vulnerable town being targeted?
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:48:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/12/sydney-police-drones-chase-suspects-moree-new-south-wales-ntwnfb>
"A man jumps a fence and runs through a dry back yard. He passes a rusty
trailer and jumps another fence in the regional New South Wales town of Moree.
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‘It’s Pretty Confronting’: Why The Avalanches Built a Synth to Raise Awareness of Australia’s E-Waste Problem
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:49:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://au.rollingstone.com/music/music-news/the-avalanches-interview-australia-e-waste-problem-92392/>
"For more than two decades, The Avalanches have built a reputation on the art
of transformation, turning forgotten fragments of vinyl, tape and found sound
into expansive, kaleidoscopic electronic music. Now, the ARIA-winning duo have
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Iranian political refugee who risked his life at Bondi faces deportation
Sat, 14 Mar 2026 20:50:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Right-Wing Women Discover Misogyny Not As Fun As They Thought Part 378,272,347,230,326
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:20:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.wonkette.com/p/right-wing-women-discover-misogyny
"I realized recently that it’s been a while since we’ve seen an incel mass
murderer. Because, really, for a time there, it seemed like something of an
endless parade of angry young men going on murder sprees over not being able to
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A deadly strike, or Call of Duty clip? How the US government is trying to memeify the war on Iran
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:21:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-deadly-strike-or-call-of-duty-clip-how-the-us-government-is-trying-to-memeify-the-war-on-iran-277974>
"Millions of people recently watched a video posted by the White House showing
US strikes against Iranian targets. The clip didn’t just resemble
Call of
Duty: it mixed real strike footage with footage from the game itself, complete
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As a refugee, I have lived in limbo for 13 years. Why are only some Iranian women worthy of Australia’s protection?
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:23:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/12/iranian-women-refugee-asylum-visa-australia-nauru>
"When I heard this week that Australia had granted humanitarian visas to the
Iranian women’s football team, I felt two very different emotions at once. I
felt proud and happy for them because I know how difficult life can be for
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Why exposing young children to AI content could have irreversible consequences
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:24:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-exposing-young-children-to-ai-content-could-have-irreversible-consequences-277719>
"Artificial intelligence (AI) already affects many areas of daily life,
including the lives of young children.
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AI companies try to pay staff in AI tokens, not money
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:25:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/03/12/ai-companies-try-to-pay-staff-in-ai-tokens-not-money/>
"This week’s big headline is: “Silicon Valley is buzzing about this new idea:
AI compute as compensation“. Uh huh.
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A PhD is an apprenticeship in research – we can’t let AI take that away
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 03:26:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-phd-is-an-apprenticeship-in-research-we-cant-let-ai-take-that-away-277486>
"When OpenAI launched ChatGPT-5 in August of last year, many academics scoffed
at the tech company’s claims its new artificial intelligence (AI) model
possessed “PhD-level” intelligence.
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Letters from an American: March 13, 2026
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:01:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-13-2026
"Despite reports that Russia is providing Iran with intelligence that permits
it to target U.S. forces in the Middle East, late last night the Trump
administration lifted sanctions on shipments of Russian oil until April 11,
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In its hunt for critical minerals, the US is misconstruing what is and is not America’s
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:04:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/in-its-hunt-for-critical-minerals-the-us-is-misconstruing-what-is-and-is-not-americas-278185>
"Americans have a reputation for being bad at world geography, and the current
U.S. administration is no exception, particularly when it comes to correctly
identifying what is – and is not – part of the United States of America.
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Universal Basic Income Is Your Productivity Dividend. It’s the Only Way to All Share What We All Built.
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:05:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://scottsantens.substack.com/p/universal-basic-income-is-your-productivity>
"There was a time in America when productivity growth and wage growth moved
together. From the end of World War II until the mid-1970s, as productivity
rose, pay rose with it. Workers produced more and earned more. That was not
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When GPS lies at sea: How electronic warfare is threatening ships and their crews
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:05:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/when-gps-lies-at-sea-how-electronic-warfare-is-threatening-ships-and-their-crews-278181>
"The war in Iran has dominated headlines with reports of airstrikes and
escalating military activity. But beyond the immediate devastation, the
conflict has also illuminated a quieter and rapidly growing danger: the
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“Ironic twist of history:” Offshore wind developer solves 150-year old mystery of sunken coal ship
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:07:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/ironic-twist-of-history-offshore-wind-developer-solves-150-year-old-mystery-of-sunken-coal-ship/>
"A Victorian maritime mystery dating back to the 1870s has finally been solved
thanks to seafloor geophysical surveys undertaken off the coast of southern
Victoria in preparation for the development of the proposed Auora Green
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Desperate to flee abuse in Cambodian scam compounds, these young Indonesians are now facing suspicion back home
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 11:09:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The Spiritual Movement Saving a Gentle Giant
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:48:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/whale-sharks-spiritual-movement-saving-a-gentle-giant/>
"The day began as usual for Ganeshbhai Devjibhai Varidum. The 54-year-old
fisherman was on a trawler off the coast of the western Indian state of
Gujarat, and the Arabian Sea was turbid, as it always is in this region.
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In traffic-clogged California, Bay Area city pays people to bike to work
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:49:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.sfgate.com/local/article/palo-alto-bike-work-21953663.php
"Abdallah Abou-Ismail starts his day with a 14-mile electric bike ride down
Middlefield Road to his job at Stanford Shopping Center and an extra $5 in his
pocket.
(More...)
Will AI take Australian jobs, or is it just an excuse for corporate restructure?
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:50:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/14/ai-jobs-australia-corporate-restructure>
"Teresa Lim has one of the most recognisable voices in Australia. For 23 years,
she has been the voice behind radio and television advertisements, selling
listeners on everything from baby formula to Test cricket. But despite her
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Kazakhstan plants tens of thousands of trees in giant effort to reintroduce tigers
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:52:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.livescience.com/animals/cats/kazakhstan-plants-tens-of-thousands-of-trees-in-giant-effort-to-reintroduce-tigers>
“Tigers will soon roam Kazakhstan for the first time in over 70 years as
conservationists undertake a gargantuan effort to restore part of their lost
habitat.
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Sucker: My year as a degenerate gambler
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:54:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theatlantic.com/magazine/2026/04/online-sports-betting-app-addiction/686061/?gift=66OeTwjwIWd7-zlTK2lFDi3Q8DuxbBUQfdARMQEcv-Y>
"On a Thursday evening in September, I excused myself from the family dinner
table and slipped into my bedroom. I didn’t want my kids to see what I was
about to do.
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Energy Slaves
Sun, 15 Mar 2026 19:56:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://stuartmcmillen.com/comic/energy-slaves/
"A story about R. Buckminster Fuller, the inventor of the geodesic dome."
Via Samuel Smith, who wrote "While we have the resources and time, we should be
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The escalation trap: how the Iran war could become more costly and complex
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:49:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/14/how-iran-war-escalate-vietnam-trump-netanyahu-us-israel>
"In its current phase, the Israeli-US war against Iran and its proxies has
become a proving ground for two competing concepts of military escalation, each
of which threatens to become a trap.
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An investigation of the forces behind the age-verification bills
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:51:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://lwn.net/Articles/1062779/
“I've been pulling public records on the wave of "age verification" bills
moving through US state legislatures. IRS 990 filings, Senate lobbying
disclosures, state ethics databases, campaign finance records, corporate
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Moldova’s Secret Mosaic Masterpieces
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:53:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/moldova-mosaic-masterpieces/
"The central bus station in Chisinau is a place of unexpected beauty. Spanning
an entire wall at the back, beyond mundane rows of faded blue seats and
worn-down ticket booths, is a monumental masterpiece of mosaic art.
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As energy prices surge, a tax on windfall gas profits could be the best way to protect households
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:55:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/as-energy-prices-surge-a-tax-on-windfall-gas-profits-could-be-the-best-way-to-protect-households/>
"The war in Iran has once again exposed how vulnerable the world’s energy
markets are to geopolitical disruption. In wild swings, benchmark crude oil
prices spiked as high as US$120 per barrel, roughly 50% higher than before the
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How to Fireproof a Neighborhood
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:58:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-03-04/california-developers-are-designing-hoas-that-protect-from-wildfires>
"As builders in fire-prone areas like California race to reimagine homes for a
more fiery future, one developer is zooming out to build entire fire-resilient
neighborhoods.
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Will Pay for Happy Chickens
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 01:59:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://theprogressnetwork.substack.com/p/will-pay-for-happy-chickens
"When we list the changes humanity has wrought upon the earth, those that are
chicken related are not foremost among them. And yet, along with the explosion
of the human population has come chickens—lots and lots of chickens.
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Screw Covid, I'm going to Sturgis.
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:10:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://troytassier.substack.com/p/screw-covid-im-going-to-sturgis
"A metamorphosis occurs each August in Sturgis, SD. The small 7,000 person town
is invaded (peacefully) by a steady stream of Harleys, Indians, and Triumphs
among countless other motorcycle brands. The rumbles of their engines bubbling
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The COVID-19 pandemic at 6 years: Mass death, debilitation and media silence
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:14:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.wsws.org/en/articles/2026/03/11/umur-m11.html
"Six years ago this week, on March 11, 2020, the World Health Organization
(WHO) officially declared the global outbreak of COVID-19 a pandemic. In the
six years since, the pandemic has killed over 30 million people worldwide, left
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Croatia Declared Landmine-free After More Than 2 Decades of Demining Efforts
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:16:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.goodnewsnetwork.org/croatia-declared-landmine-free-after-more-than-2-decades-of-demining-efforts/>
"In an incredible, bittersweet success story, Croatia has announced it has
freed itself from the scourge of landmines, 31 years after the country’s civil
war.
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Repeatedly getting Covid doesn’t build immunity, ‘it’s more like accumulating damage’
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:19:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thepress.co.nz/nz-news/360963841/repeatedly-getting-covid-doesnt-build-immunity-its-more-accumulating-damage>
"Getting Covid-19 repeatedly puts people at risk of serious health damage, a
public health expert is warning as the ninth wave of Covid-19 sweeps Aotearoa.
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A new study just debunked a heat pump myth
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:21:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/environment/heat-pumps-put-less-pressure-on-the-grid-than-expected/>
"Some of the UK’s first homes to meet new energy efficiency standards are
proving kinder to the electricity grid than expected. A real-world study of
social housing in Birmingham, UK found that peak electricity demand from
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The Curious Case of the Disappearing Data
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 08:24:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://substack.com/home/post/p-189896661
"Last night I tried to access a dataset I’ve used many times before.
Over the past year it has suddenly been getting harder and harder to find. At
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‘In Romania now, you don’t see a bottle anywhere’
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:10:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/economics/romanias-recycling-revolution-lifts-off/>
"Just a year ago Romania slumped at the bottom of Europe’s circularity charts,
with just 1.3% of materials fed into production coming from recycled sources.
However, that could soon shift, albeit marginally, following the success of
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Here’s the news from Iran – Donald Trump is making America lose wars again
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:12:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/mar/15/us-iran-war-donald-trump-failure>
"Donald Trump menaces the world. He’s global public enemy number one. He’s
steadily losing the illegal war with Iran he started but cannot stop. His
violence-addicted Israeli sidekick, Benjamin Netanyahu, is terrorising Lebanon.
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Mining made this US tribal area a toxic wasteland. This Indigenous nation brought it back to life
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:16:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/15/quapaw-nation-oklahoma-superfund-cleanup>
"They call this land the Laue. In the late 1800s, part of these 200 acres of
grassland inside the Quapaw Nation were allotted to tribal citizen Charley
Quapaw Blackhawk. After forcing dozens of tribes into Indian territory before
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These aren’t AI firms, they’re defense contractors. We can’t let them hide behind their models
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:25:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-interactive/2026/mar/15/ai-defense-warfare-companies>
"There is an Israeli military strategy called the “fog procedure”. First used
during the second intifada, it’s an unofficial rule that requires soldiers
guarding military posts in conditions of low visibility to shoot bursts of
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New ban on dangerous rodent poisons is lifeline for our native animals
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:26:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-ban-on-dangerous-rodent-poisons-is-lifeline-for-our-native-animals-278072>
"We’ve just had an epic win for our native animals, such as owls, goannas and
eagles. And after years contributing to the scientific evidence on the wildlife
impact of rodent poisons, it’s a day scientists like myself feared would never
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Australia's biodiversity report card leaves out fossil fuel support
Mon, 16 Mar 2026 23:27:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2026-03-16/australia-biodiversity-report-card-ignores-fossil-fuel-support/106432678>
“Financial support from governments around the world to industries that
facilitate harm to the environment is one of the biggest barriers to stopping
biodiversity loss.
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Coalition Disinformation & the COVID-19 second report
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 11:44:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://michaelbain.substack.com/p/disinformation-and-the-covid-19-second>
"The reaction to the second Royal Commission Inquiry into New Zealand’s
response to the COVID-19 pandemic was certainly eye-opening. National’s social
media machine geared up and had a set post that many of their MPs and
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‘Cruel hoax’ or ‘work-life balance nirvana’: whatever happened to the four-day work week?
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:28:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/16/four-day-work-working-week-what-happened>
"During the global soul-searching that followed the rupture of Covid-19
lockdowns, one idea for how we might live better suddenly seemed plausible: the
four-day work week.
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Ruin your weekend? How Scott Morrison’s silly EV scare campaign backfired on Australia
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:32:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/15/ruin-your-weekend-how-scott-morrisons-silly-ev-scare-campaign-backfired-on-australia/>
"If we’d treated electric vehicles as a nation‑building priority back in 2019,
rather than a culture‑war prop, Australia would be in a very different place
today.
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Four horses, 400 km, and a fight over a gas pipeline that will cross the state’s most fertile plains
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:33:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/four-horses-400-km-and-a-fight-over-a-gas-pipeline-that-will-cross-the-states-most-fertile-plains/>
"On Monday morning, four horses – Broccoli, Clyde, Wallace and Clarence – will
set out from Narrabri on a journey that will trace the contested path of one of
New South Wales’ most controversial fossil fuel projects.
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The Plastic Detox review – a film so terrifying you will want to change your life immediately
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:34:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/mar/16/the-plastic-detox-review-a-film-so-terrifying-you-will-want-to-change-your-life-immediately>
"Get up, after a restless sleep. Shower, using products that contain plastic
and are in plastic containers. Fix your hair and deodorise your body using
sprays smoothed by plastics, before putting on clothes woven from synthetic
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No wind farms in China? Trump claim torched by record year of new wind capacity, mostly in China
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:36:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/no-wind-farms-in-china-trump-claim-torched-by-record-year-of-new-wind-capacity-mostly-in-china/>
"Global wind capacity additions hit a third-straight record year in 2025 with
169 gigawatts (GW) being brought online, with turbine supplies dominated by
Chinese manufacturers who took 8 of the top 10 spots according to a new report
(More...)
Tech companies are blaming massive layoffs on AI. What’s really going on?
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:22:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/tech-companies-are-blaming-massive-layoffs-on-ai-whats-really-going-on-278314>
"In the past few months, a wave of tech corporations have announced significant
staff cuts and attributed them to efficiency gains driven by artificial
intelligence (AI).
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‘Like a DVD in the present tense’: are we ready for film distribution via USB drives?
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:25:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/16/film-distribution-usb-drives-video-store-age>
"The streaming-skeptical cinephile faces a dilemma in 2026, especially when it
comes to watching movies at home. Increasingly, movies are available via
rentals that funnel money to mega-corporations including Amazon or Apple;
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Australia’s ‘strategic infantilisation’ by the US is undermining our security in Asia
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:27:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Almost 80% of Australian uni students now use AI. This is creating an ‘illusion of competence’
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:28:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Australia claims it is ‘on track’ to save nature. We disagree
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:29:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-claims-it-is-on-track-to-save-nature-we-disagree-278081>
"Without fanfare, the Australian government has published the latest snapshot
on its progress toward halting and reversing the loss of Australia’s
biodiversity – our unique wildlife, plants and nature – by 2030. This report on
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New record, as iconic mining town runs on 100 pct wind and solar for nearly five days straight
Tue, 17 Mar 2026 19:30:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/new-record-as-iconic-mining-town-runs-on-100-pct-wind-and-solar-for-nearly-five-days-straight/>
"The power company behind a ground-breaking hybrid renewable energy system
installed the famous outback opal mining town of Coober Pedy in South Australia
is claiming a new record for the amount of time the local grid has operated at
(More...)
Balcony solar approvals put on fast-track, as UK races to bolster energy independence
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:18:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/balcony-solar-approvals-put-on-fast-track-as-uk-races-to-bolster-energy-independence/>
"The UK government announced over the weekend several measures designed to
bolster national energy security, including approving the sale of ‘plug-in
solar’ systems and bringing forward the next annual renewables auction.
(More...)
Sea levels around Africa are rising faster than the global average: what’s behind this alarming trend
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:19:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/sea-levels-around-africa-are-rising-faster-than-the-global-average-whats-behind-this-alarming-trend-276888>
"For over three decades, satellites orbiting Earth have measured the height of
the ocean surface with remarkable precision. These measurements are crucial
because changes in ocean height are one of the clearest indicators of how our
(More...)
Australia needs to kick its diesel habit – and a timetable to electrify machines that run on imported oil
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:20:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australia-needs-to-kick-its-diesel-habit-and-a-timetable-to-electrify-machines-that-run-on-imported-oil/>
"The Australian economy still runs on imported oil.
Despite being one of the world’s largest exporters of energy, Australia imports
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From the strait of Hormuz to Malacca, global trade relies almost entirely on these five narrow waterways
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:22:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/from-the-strait-of-hormuz-to-malacca-global-trade-relies-almost-entirely-on-these-five-narrow-waterways-278329>
"The conflict in Iran has disrupted energy and commodity markets. Iran has
effectively closed the narrow strait of Hormuz, a vital oil transit point,
attacking more than a dozen ships over the past two weeks that have tried to
(More...)
America’s Diminished Place In The World And The Consequences Of Not Impeaching
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:23:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/16/americas-diminished-place-in-the-world-and-the-consequences-of-not-impeaching/>
"It has long been clear: Trump needs to be removed from office before he can
inflict even more damage than he already has. But he doesn’t just need to be
stopped; for America to have a future he also needs to be repudiated.
(More...)
Paul Ehrlich, often called alarmist for dire warnings about human harms to the Earth, believed scientists had a responsibility to speak out
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 02:24:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/paul-ehrlich-often-called-alarmist-for-dire-warnings-about-human-harms-to-the-earth-believed-scientists-had-a-responsibility-to-speak-out-178492>
"Stanford University biologist Paul Ehrlich, who died March 13, 2026, in Palo
Alto, California, was a scientific crusader whose dire predictions about
population growth, world hunger and environmental collapse made headlines and
(More...)
‘Trump is aiming for dictatorship’. That’s the verdict of the world’s most credible democracy watchdog
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:33:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/commentisfree/2026/mar/17/trump-is-aiming-for-dictatorship-thats-the-verdict-of-the-worlds-most-credible-democracy-watchdog>
"The US is no longer a democracy. One of the most credible global sources on
the health of democratic nations now says this outright. The Varieties of
Democracy (V-Dem) Institute at Gothenburg University reaches the alarming
(More...)
This year's Game Developers Conference was unlike any other
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:37:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.polygon.com/gdc-2026-game-developers-conference-what-is-it-like-ai-talks/>
"Growing up in the aughts in San Francisco, I always had the distinct sense
that the party was over. Whatever flame burned in defiance of the AIDS crisis
was marked on Google Maps as a popular tourist destination. Gentrification had
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Iran oil crisis: why NZ’s car dependence is now a strategic liability
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:39:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/iran-oil-crisis-why-nzs-car-dependence-is-now-a-strategic-liability-278526>
"The war in Iran and the effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz have sent
oil prices past US$100 a barrel – and Kiwis flocking to fill up. Petrol just
hit NZ$3 a litre and some stations have reported running dry.
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“It can be done:” Australia’s biggest strata fitout proves EV charging in apartments is possible
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:43:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/18/it-can-be-done-australias-biggest-strata-fit-out-proves-ev-charging-in-apartments-is-possible/>
"A Melbourne apartment complex has just been kitted out with 251 electric
vehicle (EV) charging points – and it has not yet caught fire.
(More...)
South Australians have truth in political advertising laws. Why doesn’t everyone else?
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:44:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/south-australians-have-truth-in-political-advertising-laws-why-doesnt-everyone-else-278194>
"With South Australia in its final week of campaigning ahead of the state
election, you may have noticed while there’s been a few scandals around
mistaken identity of hospital patients and controversial candidates’ opinions,
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Whales Are Recovering From Whaling. Can They Survive Climate Change?
Wed, 18 Mar 2026 22:45:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/the-new-climate/whales-are-recovering-from-whaling-can-they-survive-climate-change-31b734296803>
"When one of my best friends called to invite me on a girls' trip to Alaska in
late July, I answered before she could finish the sentence. One of my childhood
dreams was finally coming true.
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New study shows global democracy hasn’t been this bad since 1978. Australia should be worried
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:24:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-study-shows-global-democracy-hasnt-been-this-bad-since-1978-australia-should-be-worried-276066>
"The health of global democracy is regressing to Cold War-era levels. For the
average global citizen, democracy is now back where it was in 1978, according
to new research assessing more than 200 countries.
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The Pet Republic: A Global Environmental Pawprint
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:25:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/the-new-climate/the-pet-republic-a-global-environmental-pawprint-3d6f204c1f61>
"We have calculated the carbon footprint of a Google search (0.2 grams), a
Netflix hour (36 grams), a pint of beer (300 grams), and a transatlantic flight
(1.6 tonnes). We have even calculated the carbon cost of a child (58.6 tonnes,
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Remote communities are more vulnerable to fuel price shocks – could microgrids help?
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:26:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/remote-communities-are-more-vulnerable-to-fuel-price-shocks-could-microgrids-help-278422>
"When diesel prices jump, most Australians notice it at the bowser.
But in parts of remote Australia, diesel is what keeps the lights on. That
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Australian scientists hail breakthrough in quantum batteries and rapid charging of EVs
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:27:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/18/australian-scientists-hail-breakthrough-in-quantum-batteries-and-rapid-charging-of-evs/>
"The next generation of batteries could power up electric cars within minutes
and Australian researchers have developed a world-first proof-of-concept.
(More...)
Attacks on hospitals are surging in war zones. What do the laws of war say about protecting them?
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:28:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/attacks-on-hospitals-are-surging-in-war-zones-what-do-the-laws-of-war-say-about-protecting-them-278414>
"Afghanistan says at least 400 people have been killed in a Pakistani airstrike
on a drug rehabilitation hospital in Kabul on Monday night, with potentially
hundreds more wounded.
(More...)
Steam game naming disaster ends in the most wholesome way possible
Thu, 19 Mar 2026 20:29:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.polygon.com/steam-games-piece-by-piece-bundle/
“With hundreds of games releasing each week, discoverability is a well-known
issue for game developers and publishers on Steam, even as the storefront has
made moves to address the issue, like a personalized release calendar for
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Global EV fleet avoided oil consumption equivalent to 70 pct of Iran’s exports in 2025
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 03:58:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/19/global-ev-fleet-avoided-oil-consumption-equivalent-to-70-pct-of-irans-exports-in-2025/>
"The global fleet of EVs avoided the consumption of 1.7 million barrels per day
of oil globally in 2025, equivalent to 70 per cent of Iran’s exports in the
same year, according to a new report released this week.
(More...)
Men can get out of the manosphere. Here’s what former incels say about why they left
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:00:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/men-can-get-out-of-the-manosphere-heres-what-former-incels-say-about-why-they-left-278312>
"Louis Theroux’s recent documentary
Inside the Manosphere, alongside
Netflix’s 2025 hit drama
Adolescence, has driven a spike in public discussion
about the “manosphere”. The term refers to a loose ecosystem of anti-feminist
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Fix The News 331. African Galapagos. Black Mirror. A truly spectacular drug. Electrification⚡Resilience.
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:01:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/331-african-galapagos-black-mirror
"Meet Nika Kovač, the Slovenian activist who just made abortion accessible to
20 million women. In March 2024, Kovač and a network of friends launched My
Voice, My Choice as a formal European Citizens’ Initiative. After they gathered
(More...)
Republicans Hold Smithsonian American Women's History Museum Hostage Over Anti-Trans Demands
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:03:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.erininthemorning.com/p/republicans-hold-smithsonian-american
"On Wednesday, the House Administration Committee met to mark up HR 1329, a
bipartisan bill with more than 200 cosponsors intended to authorize the site of
the new Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall—a
(More...)
Portable solar-in-a-box system to provide 80 pct of dairy farm’s power needs, and save $20k
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 04:05:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/portable-solar-in-a-box-system-to-provide-80-pct-of-dairy-farms-power-needs-and-save-20k/>
"Colac farmer Peter Mulheron could put his new 105 kilowatt (kW) solar system
in a different paddock if he feels like it, or pack it up and sell it if he
decides to retire, or just leave it where it is and bask in the glow of the
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The Tenth Muse
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:15:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.10m.co/
"The Tenth Muse is an art discovery engine. Over 120,000 artworks from museums
and institutions — searchable by feeling, mood, atmosphere, era, and medium.
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Democracy Is Nature’s Survival Strategy—So Why Are Republicans Fighting It?
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:22:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://hartmannreport.com/p/democracy-is-natures-survival-strategyso-8ea>
"FCC Chairman and apparent Goebbels fanboy Brendan Carr is suggesting the radio
and TV broadcasters he regulates should begin airing more “pro-America”
content. What he means, of course, is pro-Trump.
(More...)
Nickel and Dimed at 25: Barbara Ehrenreich’s classic reveals the high cost of low‑wage work
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:23:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/nickel-and-dimed-at-25-barbara-ehrenreichs-classic-reveals-the-high-cost-of-low-wage-work-275228>
"Last month, the
ABC reported “rental affordability has hit a new low in
Australia”. Already, low-wage workers in major cities face the burden of
commuting to jobs they can’t afford to live near.
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A new museum every 1.5 days: what’s driving China’s massive cultural expansion
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:25:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-new-museum-every-1-5-days-whats-driving-chinas-massive-cultural-expansion-277380>
"From state-backed mega museums to privately-funded contemporary art spaces,
the expansion of China’s galleries, libraries, archives and museums – or “GLAM”
– sector is reshaping how the nation narrates its past and imagines its future.
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The 49MB Web Page
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:26:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://thatshubham.com/blog/news-audit
"If active distraction of readers of your own website was an Olympic Sport,
news publications would top the charts every time.
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Just two flavours of chips and pub theme nights: how these isolated Queensland towns have survived being cut off for weeks
Fri, 20 Mar 2026 19:29:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/19/queensland-floods-birdsville-bedourie-towns-cut-off-for-weeks>
"To many city dwellers, becoming trapped for weeks where you live would be a
terrifying prospect. Not so for the remote outback towns of Birdsville and
Bedourie on the edge of the Munga-Thirri Simpson desert. Five weeks after
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‘Disaster inertia’: why must NZ keep relearning the same lessons from extreme events?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:34:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/disaster-inertia-why-must-nz-keep-relearning-the-same-lessons-from-extreme-events-278192>
"In the aftermath of another summer of weather disasters, there were headlines
about a “growing gap” between recovery efforts and preparation for climate
change impacts.
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The Planet Has Shifted Gears
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:36:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/southern-winds/the-planet-has-shifted-gears-ecc6ea464883>
"Something has been shifting in the seasons you remember. The summers that used
to break by late August now hold through October. The rainfall that used to
space itself out now dumps a month's worth in a violent afternoon and leaves
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WA police investigate flyers targeting LGBTIQ+ community distributed to homes
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:37:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/19/wa-police-investigate-flyers-targeting-lgbtiq-community-distributed-to-homes>
"Police in Western Australia are investigating flyers distributed to homes
across Perth targeting members of the state’s LGBTIQ+ community.
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Indigenous Australians always come off worst in disasters. This needs to stop
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:40:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/indigenous-australians-always-come-off-worst-in-disasters-this-needs-to-stop-278071>
"Indigenous communities are often the worst hit when major disasters strike.
The recent floods across the Northern Territory are a case in point.
(More...)
Fines alone won’t stop big tech behaving badly. Here’s what might work
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:41:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/fines-alone-wont-stop-big-tech-behaving-badly-heres-what-might-work-276969>
"As countries around the world look to follow Australia’s lead and implement a
social media ban for kids, many are also considering fines as an enforcement
mechanism.
(More...)
What fossil madness is this? Wars can’t interrupt flow of wind and the sun, but all we hear is drill, baby, drill
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 03:43:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/what-fossil-madness-is-this-wars-cant-interrupt-flow-of-wind-and-the-sun-but-all-we-hear-is-drill-baby-drill/>
"There is the old saying that you should never waste a crisis. And the fossil
fuel industry knows this as well as any. It is, after all, at the centre or the
cause of most.
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Prediction Markets Promised Better Information. Instead They’re Creating Powerful Incentives to Corrupt Information.
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:59:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/19/prediction-markets-promised-better-information-instead-theyre-creating-powerful-incentives-to-corrupt-information/>
"There’s a concept in economics known as Goodhart’s Law, often summarized as:
“When a measure becomes a target, it ceases to be a good measure.” The idea,
originally about monetary policy, has proven remarkably durable across domains.
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The American Good List
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:00:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://theprogressnetwork.substack.com/p/the-american-good-list
"Earlier this month, Pew Research Center published a depressing but
unsurprising survey: Among 25 countries, Americans are most likely to view
their fellow citizens as morally bad. We actually beat Turkey and Brazil for
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Pakistan‑Afghanistan conflict is rooted in local border dispute – but the risks extend across the region
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:01:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/pakistan-afghanistan-conflict-is-rooted-in-local-border-dispute-but-the-risks-extend-across-the-region-278740>
"A weekslong war between Pakistan and Afghanistan was paused on March 18, 2026,
to mark the Muslim holiday of Eid al-Fitr. But that does not mean the conflict
is over.
(More...)
How the Netherlands Bent Bureaucracy Into Something Beautiful
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:02:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/breakthrough-method-netherlands/
"When Harry Kruiter first met Eric, the man could barely sit still.
Tax bills were scattered across the kitchen table. His hands were shaking. Two
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Paintings of paintings
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:03:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://francescrossley.com/paintings-of-paintings/
"Motivated by my master studies post and also a bit by the pictures of the
salons in 1910 comes a list of paintings of paintings."
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Stripped of life: the deadly South Australian algal bloom is still spreading one year on
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 12:04:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/ng-interactive/2026/mar/14/algal-bloom-south-australia-update-one-year-on>
"The largest and most destructive algal bloom in Australia’s history is
persisting along parts of the South Australian coastline, a year on from when
it was first detected.
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The Native Seed Farm Safeguarding California’s Future
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:14:27 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/heritage-growers-california-future/
"On a stretch of prime agricultural land in California’s Sacramento Valley,
native grasses, milkweed and wildflowers grow in tight rows under the state’s
wide blue sky. Orange poppies, purple lupines and golden tidy tips create a
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Tropical Cyclone Narelle: how did global heating fuel one of Queensland’s most severe storms in years?
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:15:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/20/severe-tropical-cyclone-narelle-queensland-cause-global-heating-powerful-storm>
"Severe Tropical Cyclone Narelle was forecast to be one of the most destructive
storms to hit the north Queensland coast in recent memory.
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Coal mine expansions given green light in new policy at odds with state climate goals
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:17:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/coal-mine-expansions-given-green-light-in-new-policy-at-odds-with-state-climate-goals/>
"Coal mine expansions are on the cards for at least another 25 years under a
state’s new mining road map at odds with its environment commission.
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Work from home and slow down on the road: world’s energy watchdog advises emergency measures as oil prices rise
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:18:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/20/oil-price-energy-watchdog-iea-emergency-measures-work-from-home-slow-down-on-the-road>
"The world’s energy watchdog has advised governments to reduce highway speeds
and encouraged workers to carpool or, ideally, work from home to combat soaring
oil prices and impending fuel shortages caused by the Middle East conflict.
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Oil and gas prices are soaring. Some countries are ready with solar panels and EVs
Sat, 21 Mar 2026 19:19:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/2026/03/16/nx-s1-5732984/energy-iran-war-solar-pakistan-crisis-renewable-evs>
“As the U.S.-Israeli war with Iran continues, the Strait of Hormuz remains
closed, cutting off a quarter of oil and natural gas supplies from the rest of
the world. Qatar has shut down its liquified natural gas or LNG production,
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Canadian mother and daughter ‘traumatized’ by ICE detainment, husband says
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:54:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/mar/20/canadian-mother-daughter-ice-detention>
"A Canadian woman and her seven-year-old daughter with autism who have been
held by US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) for nearly a week have
been transferred to a notorious detention center and asked to “self-deport”,
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Inside the Space-Age Bid To Build Millions of Homes in Factories
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:55:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/features/2026-03-12/chicago-s-national-public-housing-museum-revisits-hud-operation-breakthrough>
"In the 1960s, America marshalled its massive breadth of military and civilian
technological expertise for a mission that was deemed critical to the country’s
national security and economic development. Generous government funding was
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Feds Are Downplaying Methane Leaks in America’s Biggest Oil Field, Satellite Data Suggests
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:57:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://gizmodo.com/feds-are-downplaying-methane-leaks-in-americas-biggest-oil-field-satellite-data-suggests-2000736269>
"Fossil fuel extraction is a known source of methane leaks, releasing large
amounts of this potent greenhouse gas into the atmosphere. Yet the
Environmental Protection Agency appears to be drastically underreporting
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Pope Leo calls universal healthcare a 'moral imperative'
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:58:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.reuters.com/business/healthcare-pharmaceuticals/pope-leo-calls-universal-healthcare-moral-imperative-2026-03-18/>
“VATICAN CITY, March 18 (
Reuters) - Pope Leo made a plea on Wednesday for
countries to offer their citizens universal healthcare, calling it a "moral
imperative" that people have access to the health services they need.
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How the Iran war has sent shocks rippling across the globe
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 04:59:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/20/iran-war-shocks-across-globe-effects-key-takeaways>
"From the Philippines cutting down to a four-day week to save electricity, to
restaurants in India taking gas-intensive dishes off the menu, and rents being
frozen in Spain, the economic fallout of the US-Israeli war on Iran has
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In rural West Texas, renewable energy brings a windfall for seniors
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 05:01:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://grist.org/solutions/in-ozona-rural-west-texas-wind-energy-helps-seniors-age-in-place/>
"In the far corner of the Crockett County Senior Center, 75-year-old Cynthia
Flores almost always has a puzzle going. She and her friends sort colors and
look for edge pieces while they gossip — “faster than the telephone” — in the
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5m tonnes of CO₂ emitted in just 14 days of US war on Iran, analysis finds
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:51:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/21/middle-east-iran-conflict-environment-climate>
"The US-Israel war on Iran is a disaster for the climate, according to an
analysis that finds it is draining the global carbon budget faster than 84
countries combined.
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‘It’s stupid’: why western carmakers’ retreat from electric risks dooming them to irrelevance
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:52:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/21/west-carmakers-retreat-electric-vehicle-risks-irrelevance-iran-war-evs-china>
"By the 1980s, Detroit’s once titanic carmakers were being upended by rivals
from Japan. Ford, General Motors and Chrysler had grown rich selling gas
guzzlers, but when oil prices rose and suddenly cheap, fuel-efficient Japanese
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The Melbourne expert who has spent a lifetime uncovering ‘the archaeology of the printed book’
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:54:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/22/melbourne-rare-books-expert-wallace-kirsop>
"The last time he counted, Prof Wallace Kirsop and his wife, Joan, had about
20,000 books. The floor-to-ceiling shelves lining all possible walls of their
125-year-old Melbourne house are packed full, and those volumes that don’t fit
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Israel deliberately targeting medical facilities in south Lebanon, say health workers
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:55:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/21/israel-targeting-medical-facilities-south-lebanon-health-workers>
"Lebanese healthcare workers and officials say Israeli bombings have
deliberately targeted medical workers and facilities in south Lebanon,
including through the use of double-tap strikes, in what they describe as a
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Breathe Better: How leading cities have rapidly cut air pollution
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:56:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://breathecities.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/Breathe-Better-Report.pdf>
"Breathe Cities is a global initiative supporting cities to clean the air and
enhance public health. Delivered by Bloomberg Philanthropies, Clean Air Fund
and C40 Cities, the initiative offers cities tools to take ambitious clean air
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Why Don't My Students Want to Talk About the War?
Sun, 22 Mar 2026 19:57:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/bouncin-and-behavin-blogs/why-dont-my-students-want-to-talk-about-the-war-bf8453c37e67>
"There are a lot of weird things about the Trump administration's war with
Iran, but one of the strangest is that my students don't really want to talk
about it.
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Age Verification Lobbying: Dark Money, Model Legislation & Institutional Capture
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:04:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://tboteproject.com/
"This investigation documents a national lobbying operation spanning corporate
spending, think tank infrastructure, dark money networks, and competing model
legislation templates. Meta spent a record $26.3 million on federal lobbying in
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Swedish study reveals COVID-19 may increase glandular fever risk
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:05:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.news-medical.net/news/20260317/Swedish-study-reveals-COVID-19-may-increase-glandular-fever-risk.aspx>
"Even individuals who did not become seriously ill with COVID-19 may have
developed a weakened immune system that could lead to serious illnesses in the
future. Research from örebro University suggests that the coronavirus might
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Nara’s Sacred Deer Are Leaving the Park — Here’s Why It Matters for Your Nara Tour
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:07:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://tours2nara.com/nara-deer-leaving-park-found-osaka/
"If you’re planning tours to Nara in 2026, there’s a remarkable story unfolding
in real time — and it begins, as so many of Nara’s best stories do, with the
deer. On March 17, 2026, a
Kansai TV news crew captured footage of a lone
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€4,900 Electric Car Catching On In Europe
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 02:07:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/03/20/e4900-electric-car-catching-on-in-europe/>
"There are many people who really don’t need extra frills and gadgets in their
car — they just want something simple and reliable to get to work or wherever
they are going. Why do cars have to be so expensive? Why do they need so much
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International Day of Forests: Climate resilience in action
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:04:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.birdlife.org/news/2026/03/21/international-day-of-forests-climate-resilience-in-action/>
"Today is International Day of Forests! Covering almost a third of the Earth’s
land, forests contain over 80% of all land animals, insects and plant species,
and are home for around 300 million people. Forests recycle the air we breathe,
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Supreme Court case highlights how councils use intimidation to coerce homeless people into eviction
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:05:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-23/how-councils-coerce-homeless-people-into-eviction/106451918>
“When the City of Moreton Bay made homeless camping illegal on public land on
March 12 last year, it caused a domino effect across south-east Queensland.
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Many tourism hotspots are ‘de‑marketing’ – with mixed success. We researched the smartest ways to do it
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:06:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/many-tourism-hotspots-are-de-marketing-with-mixed-success-we-researched-the-smartest-ways-to-do-it-276966>
"Those who watched the recent Milan Cortina Winter Olympics and Paralympics
probably placed Italy high on their travel bucket lists.
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Social cohesion has lost its feelgood vibe. What will it take to offer a fair go for all?
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:07:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/society/ng-interactive/2026/mar/23/social-cohesion-meaning-has-lost-feelgood-vibe>
"One term has already become the well-intentioned weasel word of 2026: “social
cohesion”. A phrase that can be dropped into speeches, inquiries and
legislation, its meaning shape-shifts depending on the audience. Is it about
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TVs keep getting more pixels – but we are approaching the limits of what our eyes can actually see
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:08:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/tvs-keep-getting-more-pixels-but-we-are-approaching-the-limits-of-what-our-eyes-can-actually-see-277836>
"I remember sitting very close to the television as a child and seeing the
image was made up of tiny coloured dots, each of which broke down into
miniature vertical strips of red, green and blue when I looked even closer.
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BYO renewables: New national principles set bar for data centre energy and water use
Mon, 23 Mar 2026 23:09:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/byo-renewables-new-national-principles-set-bar-for-data-centre-energy-and-water-use/>
"Adding to clean energy supply and minimising water footprints will become
national expectations for new data centres built on Australian soil.
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Uganda reintroduces rhinos into a protected area where they have been extinct since 1983
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:11:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://apnews.com/article/uganda-rhinos-translocation-kidepo-valley-national-park-2e7651868d61735937e51cdeaa7ea1cd>
"KARAMOJA, Uganda (
AP) — Ugandan wildlife authorities have reintroduced
rhinos into a remote protected area where they were once poached into
extinction, an event seen by conservationists as a milestone in efforts to
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Europe’s Far Right Is Turning on Trump
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:13:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.removepaywall.com/search?url=https://www.theatlantic.com/national-security/2026/03/europe-far-right-denmark-elections-trump/686503/>
"Morten Messerschmidt has a gift for theatrics. On Facebook, the far-right
politician posts a steady stream of direct-to-camera videos, showing his thatch
of blond hair and perennially raised eyebrows that indicate keen interest in
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Using your AI chatbot as a search engine? Be careful what you believe
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:13:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/using-your-ai-chatbot-as-a-search-engine-be-careful-what-you-believe-277616>
"During the first world war, the British government was looking for ways to
help people stretch their limited food supplies. It found pamphlets from a
noted 19th-century herbalist who said rhubarb leaves could be used as a
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Far more countries face critical food insecurity if world heats up by 2C, analysis shows
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 13:14:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/23/countries-critical-food-insecurity-global-heating>
"The number of countries falling into critical food insecurity could almost
triple to 24 if global temperatures increase by 2C, research has shown.
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Your smart home can be easily hacked. New safety standards will help, but stay vigilant
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:49:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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In the Eastern Ghats, India, Climate Change is Erasing the Taste of Home
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:50:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/the-new-climate/in-the-eastern-ghats-india-climate-change-is-erasing-the-taste-of-home-8c7b7a396d64>
“Basanti holds a dried turmeric rhizome between her thumb and forefinger and
snaps it with a sharp, dry crack that echoes slightly off the mud-plastered
walls of her veranda. She doesn't look at me immediately. Instead, she holds
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Money isn’t free. Here’s what to know before downloading a cashback app
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:51:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/money-isnt-free-heres-what-to-know-before-downloading-a-cashback-app-276270>
"“Cashback” apps make an enticing promise. You download an app or click on a
web browser extension. You go about your online shopping as usual, spend money,
but then get some cash back. It sounds simple, right?
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Workers who fall for ‘corporate bullshit’ may be worse at their jobs, study finds
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:52:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/mar/23/corporate-speak-study
"Ever sat in a meeting where someone declares that your company is
“growth-hacking” and “working at the intersection of cross-collateralization
and blue-sky thinking” and called bullshit? Turns out you were right.
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The latest world climate report is grim, but it’s not the end of the story
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:53:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-latest-world-climate-report-is-grim-but-its-not-the-end-of-the-story-278886>
"It’s no secret our planet is heating up.
And here’s the evidence: we’ve just experienced the 11 hottest years on record,
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Australia’s Teen Social Media Ban Is Just Training A Generation In The Art Of The Workaround
Tue, 24 Mar 2026 19:55:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/20/australias-teen-social-media-ban-is-just-training-a-generation-in-the-art-of-the-workaround/>
"We’ve been covering Australia’s under-16 social media ban since before it went
into effect, first noting the confusion and obvious implementation problems as
pretty much everyone realized it was a total mess, and then documenting how the
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