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Sci-fi authors Scalzi and Stross decry AI's dystopian impact on their craft
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 03:53:30 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Letting a River Act Like a River
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 03:51:56 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/letting-a-river-act-like-a-river/
"For river ecosystems to survive dry times, they need their floods — and big,
messy floodplains.
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Bill Oddie, naturalist and broadcaster, dies aged 85
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 03:50:35 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/tv-and-radio/2026/jul/27/bill-oddie-naturalist-and-broadcaster-dies>
"The writer, comedian and conservationist Bill Oddie has died aged 85. Having
come to prominence with the comedy group The Goodies, Oddie later established
himself as an authority on wildlife, presenting television series including the
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New research shows how vulnerable Australia would be to attacks on shipping in the Indian Ocean
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 03:49:10 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/new-research-shows-how-vulnerable-australia-would-be-to-attacks-on-shipping-in-the-indian-ocean-287495>
"The closure of the Strait of Hormuz in the US-Iran war has brought home how
vital maritime trading routes are to a country like Australia, which conducts
99% of its global trade by sea.
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Mega datacentre planned for outer Melbourne will be six times bigger than a large shopping centre
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 03:48:18 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Does using a reusable cup make you less likely to protest climate change? We tracked 2,800 Australians to find out
Wed, 5 Aug 2026 03:47:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/does-using-a-reusable-cup-make-you-less-likely-to-protest-climate-change-we-tracked-2-800-australians-to-find-out-288197>
"Reusable cups, recycling, taking public transport, eating “greener”, cycling
to work – we are all familiar with the kinds of actions we can take to reduce
our personal environmental impact.
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Retail giant begins EV charger rollout at up to 30 store locations across Australia
Tue, 4 Aug 2026 20:20:17 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://thedriven.io/2026/07/27/retail-giant-begins-ev-charger-rollout-at-up-to-30-store-locations-across-australia/>
"Supermarket giant Coles will roll out electric vehicle charging stations at up
to 30 locations across Australia as part of a two-year initiative designed in
partnership with Evie Networks, Australia’s largest fast-charging network.
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Why you should think twice before rescuing a wild animal
Tue, 4 Aug 2026 20:19:28 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/why-you-should-think-twice-before-rescuing-a-wild-animal-286655>
"Imagine you’re driving down a windy road when you spot an injured possum.
Your instincts might tell you to hit the brakes, check what’s wrong and bundle
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Violet Blue’s Threat Model - Pandemic Roundup: July 30, 2026
Tue, 4 Aug 2026 20:18:46 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.patreon.com/violetblue/posts/pandemic-roundup-165235631
"The fastest Ebola outbreak on record is up to 3,360 confirmed cases and 1,487
deaths, according to government data published late Tuesday. The 2018-2020
Congo/Uganda outbreak had over 3,400 cases and 2,200 deaths across a span of
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Friday essay: can rewilding offer us a brighter, greener future?
Tue, 4 Aug 2026 20:17:52 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/friday-essay-can-rewilding-offer-us-a-brighter-greener-future-281647>
"I’ve been fortunate to dive in Tasmania’s giant kelp forests over the past
three decades, launching into chilly waters. When diving in these forests,
light filters through the golden ribbon-like fronds in beams, lighting the
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