Glass Wings Blog: January 2026
The Museum of Care: Open-Source Survival Kit Collection
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 11:32:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://media.ccc.de/v/39c3-the-museum-of-care-open-source-survival-kit-collection>
“The talk is about the ideas behind setting up the David Graeber Institute and
the Museum of Care. The Survival Kit Collection brings together collectives
developing open source "social technologies" —spirulina farms, self-replicating
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EU legislation intended to fight deforestation has been effectively ‘dismantled’
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 11:34:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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‘People are wrestling with the burden’: Japan pivots to focus on nuclear power ‘maximisation’ alongside renewables
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 11:36:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/dec/31/japan-pivots-nuclear-power-maximisation-renewables>
"The stillness of a bitterly cold afternoon is broken by the swish, swoosh of
three 50m-long blades, adjusting automatically to the tiniest shift in the
direction of a dependable westerly wind that keeps them turning day and night.
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It never existed
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 11:37:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://aeon.co/essays/the-idea-of-precolonial-africa-is-vacuous-and-wrong>
"We should expunge, forever, the epithet ‘precolonial’ or any of its cognates
from all aspects of the study of Africa and its phenomena. We should banish
title phrases, names and characterisations of reality and ideas containing the
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Deep in Kakadu, nature has long warned about rising sea levels
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 11:38:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-12-31/nt-kakadu-sea-level-rise-climate-change-saltwater-intrusion/105752820>
"Crocodile warning signs break the surface of a flooded Oenpelli Road, as
Jonathan Nadji speeds through the paperbark forest of the Magela Creek system.
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New year celebrations around the world – in pictures
Thu, 1 Jan 2026 11:41:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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From 2015, it’s uBeam — never mind reality, here’s the VCs
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 03:54:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://pivot-to-ai.com/2025/12/31/from-2015-its-ubeam-never-mind-reality-heres-the-vcs/>
"Today’s a holiday special, and we’re not really doing AI at all. But we sort
of are — this is about the AI venture capitalists, how they think, and how they
were always like this.
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Pluralistic: The Post-American Internet
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 03:56:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://pluralistic.net/2026/01/01/39c3/#the-new-coalition
“Many of you know that I'm an activist with the Electronic Frontier Foundation
– EFF. I'm about to start my 25th year there. I know that I'm hardly unbiased,
but as far as I'm concerned, there's no group anywhere on Earth that does the
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Public Domain Day 2026 in Literature
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 03:58:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://standardebooks.org/blog/public-domain-day-2026
"Happy Public Domain Day!
Around the world, people celebrate Public Domain Day on January 1, the day in
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Meet five new species discovered in 2025
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 03:59:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.npr.org/2025/12/31/nx-s1-5662605/five-new-species-discovered-2025>
"Even as some scientists search for signs of life beyond Earth, other
researchers have been discovering new species on our own humble planet faster
than ever before.
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A small preserve leads a big effort to save native plants in the Bahamas
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 04:00:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://news.mongabay.com/2025/12/a-small-preserve-leads-a-big-effort-to-save-native-plants-in-the-bahamas/>
"ELEUTHERA, Bahamas — Tucked away beside the main road that runs along
Eleuthera, a narrow island in the Bahamas, the Leon Levy Native Plant Preserve
holds 12 hectares (30 acres) of dense subtropical dry forest.
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A new frog species emerges from Peru’s cloud forests — and it’s already at risk
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 04:02:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://news.mongabay.com/2025/12/a-new-frog-species-emerges-from-perus-cloud-forests-and-its-already-at-risk/>
"Deep within the cloud forests of the San Martín region of Peru lie two places
so high, cold and remote that they remained virtually unexplored for decades.
In 2022, and again in 2025, monitors from three Indigenous and local
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2025: Reign of the Mad Kings
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 11:28:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.patreon.com/posts/covid-january-1-147125357
"2025 saw unprecedented regressions in disease prevention and truly disastrous
rollbacks of public health – in many countries, though this pivotal catastrophe
is wholly led by the United States. We will endure repercussions and losses for
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The limits of Superman
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 11:30:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.prospectmagazine.co.uk/culture/71842/the-limits-of-superman-james-gunn-the-definitive-history>
"The dumbest controversy of 2025—and it is a hotly contested category—came
after some remarks the film director James Gunn made about his new
Superman
movie. “
Superman is the story of America,” he told the
Sunday Times in
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Worker exploitation can hide in plain sight. Here’s how to ensure an ethical summer holiday
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 11:31:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/worker-exploitation-can-hide-in-plain-sight-heres-how-to-ensure-an-ethical-summer-holiday-270077>
"If they haven’t already, many Australians will soon head off for summer
holidays. But behind every smooth check-in, cocktail or airport gate smile is
one of more than an estimated 270 million tourism workers – about 8.2% of the
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COVID-19 Is Six Today. What We’ve Learned
Fri, 2 Jan 2026 11:32:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://thetyee.ca/Analysis/2025/12/31/COVID-Six-What-Learned/
"Last year on this date, I published a
Tyee article about the fifth
anniversary of the first public announcement of what we now know as COVID-19.
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Is world peace even possible? I study war and peace and here’s where I’d start
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 04:06:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/is-world-peace-even-possible-i-study-war-and-peace-and-heres-where-id-start-270783>
"By any measure, 2025 was not a good year for world peace.
Worse, it was just the latest of a decade-long decline of peace and upsurge of
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NASA’s Largest Library Is Closing Amid Staff and Lab Cuts
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 04:09:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/9R8wY
"The Trump administration is closing NASA’s largest research library on Friday,
a facility that houses tens of thousands of books, documents and journals —
many of them not digitized or available anywhere else.
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Men embodying women in VR report strong emotional reactions to verbal harassment
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 04:16:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://phys.org/news/2025-12-men-embodying-women-vr-strong.html
"Unfortunately, many women and girls know all too well what it means to be
victims of verbal harassment. They are familiar with its emotional and
psychological impact. What about men? What would they feel if they were in the
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Can beavers help heal burn scars after wildfires? Researchers build their own dams to find out
Sat, 3 Jan 2026 04:18:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://phys.org/news/2025-12-beavers-scars-wildfires.html
“High in the mountains west of Fort Collins, teams of scientists and engineers
are pretending to be beavers.
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The Unexpected Reason Dog Owners Are Heading To The Airport Tonight
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 11:07:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://simpleflying.com/the-unexpected-reason-dog-owners-are-heading-to-the-airport-tonight/>
"Fireworks and New Year's Eve traditionally go together like a perfect match.
Germany specifically saw a fireworks-related turnover of €197 million ($232
million), according to
DW. However, fireworks aren't great for everyone, and
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When racists shout ‘Go home’, and you come from 15 places, what to do?
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 11:09:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/01/racist-go-home-place-dna-test-countries>
"While accepting that David Lammy, the deputy prime minister and justice
secretary is, for many, the human embodiment of Marmite – loved or hated, with
not much in between – one can still question whether, for all his faults, he
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I’ve been a New Yorker for 23 years. Today Zohran Mamdani’s swearing-in makes this city a real home
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 11:10:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/01/new-york-zohran-mamdani-swearing-in-mayor>
"On a cold Saturday morning, a little over a week before the New York City
mayoral election in November, I was at a park in Queens to speak at a
fundraiser for Asiyah Women’s Centre, the oldest and largest shelter providing
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Google AI Overviews put people at risk of harm with misleading health advice
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 11:11:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/jan/02/google-ai-overviews-risk-harm-misleading-health-information>
"People are being put at risk of harm by false and misleading health
information in Google’s artificial intelligence summaries, a
Guardian
investigation has found.
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The hill I will die on: Fan fiction is real literature, whatever the snobs say
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 11:15:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/03/hill-die-on-fan-fiction-real-literature>
"Fan fiction is democracy in its purest, most chaotic form. It’s the people
seizing the means of production. Every “what if?” is a tiny revolution. What if
the side character got a backstory? What if the finale didn’t end in
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Dutch students create modular electric car "you can repair yourself"
Sun, 4 Jan 2026 11:17:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.dezeen.com/2026/01/02/aria-repairabe-electric-car-tu-ecomotive-group/>
“A team of students from the Eindhoven University of Technology has built a
prototype electric car with a built-in toolbox and components that can be
easily repaired or replaced without specialist knowledge.
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The Rise of Computer Games, Part I: Adventure
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:13:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://technicshistory.com/2025/12/13/the-rise-of-computer-games-part-i-adventure/>
"Author’s note: I originally intended for this post to cover adventure games,
computer role-playing games, wargames and other simulations, a brief look at
the home video game market, and finally the rise of hybrids that fused home
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Electric vehicles will end oil wars – if we let them
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:15:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://electrek.co/2026/01/03/electric-vehicles-will-end-oil-wars-if-we-let-them/>
"With the news of the US’ actions in Venezuela this morning, we are reminded
again of how reducing oil demand can lead to less conflict – and electric
vehicles are our best bet for doing so.
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Wildlife carers warn people to watch out for puggle burrows this summer
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:17:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-03/watch-out-for-puggle-burrows/106123746>
“The veterinary team at Healesville Sanctuary, north-east of Melbourne, is
warning landowners to be careful while gardening or renovating after receiving
a pair of orphaned puggles that need their care.
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Imagining a better future: What I learned from solarpunk films
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:17:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://harrisroxashealth.com/2026/01/imagining-a-better-future-what-i-learned-from-solarpunk-films/>
"One of my holiday projects has been to attempt to compile a comprehensive list
of solarpunk films. You can see the whole list here – it’s currently 37 movies
and growing.
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Detached House for sale with 4 bedrooms, Hadlow Castle, High Street
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 12:20:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.fineandcountry.co.uk/tunbridge-wells-estate-agents/property-sale/4-bedroom-detached-house-for-sale-in-tn11-0eg-tonbridge-hadlow-high-street-hadlow-castle/4220849>
"An exceptional, historic and unique Grade I Listed Victorian Gothic Tower
forming a fabulous private home with luxury living over five floors with lift.
Award winning £4.2 Million English Heritage and Heritage Lottery Fund
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With thousands of feral horses gone, Kosciuszko’s fragile ecosystems are slowly recovering
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 23:18:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/with-thousands-of-feral-horses-gone-kosciuszkos-fragile-ecosystems-are-slowly-recovering-270658>
"In Kosciuszko National Park in Australia’s alpine region, the landscape is
slowly changing. Patches of native vegetation cropped bald by horses are
regrowing. Some long-eroded creek banks look less compacted along the edges.
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How Landscapes and Food Systems Shaped My Academic Journey
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 23:20:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://medium.com/people-nature-landscapes/how-landscapes-and-food-systems-shaped-my-academic-journey-1312af6719c9>
"Hi, I am Roxane, a PhD student in the “Social-Ecological Interactions in
Agricultural Systems”-group at the University of Göttingen. In this post, I
introduce myself and reflect on the journey and influences that have inspired
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Can office culture survive the work-from-home revolution? Yes, but you can’t force the fun
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 23:21:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/can-office-culture-survive-the-work-from-home-revolution-yes-but-you-cant-force-the-fun-269702>
"Groaning your way back into the new work year? It’s an occupational hazard
after the holiday break, of course, but these days there is the consolation
(for some) of hybrid working.
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US ‘has no right’ to take over Greenland, Danish PM says after renewed Trump threats
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 23:24:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/04/greenland-denmark-us-venezuela-nicolas-maduro-donald-trump>
"Denmark’s prime minister has urged Donald Trump to stop threatening to take
over Greenland after the president said the US “absolutely” needs the
territory.
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Letters from an American: January 4, 2026
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 23:26:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-4-2026
"Secretary of State Marco Rubio took the administration’s message about its
strikes on Venezuela to the Sunday talk shows this morning. It did not go well.
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Erasure - Eurobeat Brony & Pinkaboo [EUROBEAT]
Mon, 5 Jan 2026 23:27:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=46BlUJRSW-g
“Pinkaboo and I decided to join forces to perform together at Ponyville
Ciderfest 2025, but we knew just hopping on stage together wasn't quite enough—
we wanted to work on a new track together, and Pinkey had the particular idea
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21 Gigawatts of Solar for California Land That Can No Longer Be Used for Agriculture
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 11:10:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/03/21-gigawatts-of-solar-for-california-land-that-can-no-longer-be-used-for-agriculture/>
"There’s a water district in San Joaquin Valley in California where there’s
empty land that “can no longer sustain irrigated agriculture.”
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‘There’s this whole other story’: inside the fight to end slavery in the Americas
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 11:12:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/books/2026/jan/05/carrie-gibson-the-great-resistance>
"
The Great Resistance is Carrie Gibson’s third book, and her third about the
history of the Americas, plural. It follows
Empire’s Crossroads: A History of
the Caribbean from Columbus to the Present Day, from 2014, and
El Norte: The
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Request Solarpunk at the Library
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 11:14:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://brightgreenfutures.substack.com/p/for-libraries
"I’m a huge fan of distributed action: a lot of people doing a thing in a lot
of places can have huge impact, even if each action seems small.
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More than 250,000 Australians don’t have access to a vet – new research
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 11:16:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/more-than-250-000-australians-dont-have-access-to-a-vet-new-research-269284>
"Imagine walking your dog on a warm summer day. They’ve just run off the path
to sniff in some long grass, maybe eat some kangaroo poo. Suddenly, there is a
yelp and you see a snake slither away. With panic rising, you realise the clock
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Most significant heatwave since black summer to blast Australia’s southern states as band of hot weather moves east
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 11:17:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/05/heatwave-australia-southern-states-hot-weather-west-east>
"Australia’s southern states are expected to bake this week as the most
significant heatwave since the 2019-20 black summer pushes temperatures well
into the 40s.
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As Trump rewrites the rules in Venezuela, NZ faces a foreign policy reckoning
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:12:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/as-trump-rewrites-the-rules-in-venezuela-nz-faces-a-foreign-policy-reckoning-272680>
"Donald Trump’s seemingly reckless and probably illegal attempt at regime
change in Venezuela highlights the need for New Zealand to rethink its current
stance toward the United States.
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Rise in holiday measles infections sparks health alerts in NSW, SA and Victoria
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:13:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/05/measles-alert-infections-australia>
"Health authorities across Australia are on high alert as measles cases rise
across the country, fuelled by summer international travel and a decline in
childhood vaccination rates.
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Can the US ‘run’ Venezuela? Military force can topple a dictator, but it cannot create political authority or legitimacy
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:14:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/can-the-us-run-venezuela-military-force-can-topple-a-dictator-but-it-cannot-create-political-authority-or-legitimacy-272683>
"An image circulated over media the weekend of Jan. 3 and 4 was meant to convey
dominance: Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro, blindfolded and handcuffed
aboard a U.S. naval vessel. Shortly after the operation that seized Maduro and
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Outskirts of Australian cities at risk of catastrophic fires on scale of deadly LA blazes, study finds
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:15:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/05/outskirts-of-australian-cities-at-risk-of-catastrophic-fires-on-scale-of-deadly-la-blazes-study-finds>
"Many Australian cities share common traits that made the deadly 2025 Los
Angeles fires so destructive, according to analysis into whether a similar
disaster could occur here in future.
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Women have fought hard to be recognised as farmers. There’s still more work to be done
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:16:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/women-have-fought-hard-to-be-recognised-as-farmers-theres-still-more-work-to-be-done-270076>
"When we think of an Australian farmer, we often still conjure up an image of a
bloke in a hat, perhaps leaning on a fence post. If women make an appearance at
all in this picture, it’s usually as a support to the male farmer.
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Putin Is Not Trying to Win the War
Tue, 6 Jan 2026 19:17:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The US used to be really dirty – environmental cleanup laws have made a huge difference
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 02:09:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-us-used-to-be-really-dirty-environmental-cleanup-laws-have-made-a-huge-difference-271277>
"Growing up in the 1970s, I took for granted the trash piles along the highway,
tires washed up on beaches, and smog fouling city air. The famed “Crying
Indian” commercial of 1971 became a symbol of widespread environmental damage
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Not just a ‘woman’s hobby’ – why more men are picking up sewing, and why you should too
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 02:10:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/not-just-a-womans-hobby-why-more-men-are-picking-up-sewing-and-why-you-should-too-271191>
"Men have started sewing up a storm, driving a culture shift that challenges
the traditional notion of sewing as a “women’s hobby”.
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NY Orders Apps To Lie About Social Media ‘Addiction,’ Will Lose In Court
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 02:11:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/05/ny-orders-apps-to-lie-about-social-media-addiction-will-lose-in-court/>
"New York Governor Kathy Hochul just signed a law that’s going to get expensive
fast. The state’s new social media labeling requirement—S4505, courtesy of
state Senator Andrew Gounardes—forces websites to slap unscientific warnings on
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US will be exempt from global tax deal targeting profits of large multinationals
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 02:12:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/business/2026/jan/06/us-exemption-oecd-global-tax-deal-multinational-companies>
"Nearly 150 countries have agreed on a landmark plan to stop large global
companies shifting profits to low-tax jurisdictions, but the US will be exempt
from the deal, angering tax transparency groups.
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The 5 stages of the ‘enshittification’ of academic publishing
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 02:14:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-5-stages-of-the-enshittification-of-academic-publishing-269714>
"When writer Cory Doctorow introduced the term enshittification in 2023, he
captured a pattern many users had already noticed in their personal lives.
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Venezuela, Gaza, Ukraine: is the UN failing?
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 02:14:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/venezuela-gaza-ukraine-is-the-un-failing-272703>
"The United Nations turned 80 in October last year; a venerable age for the
most significant international organisation the world has ever seen.
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‘Mad fishing’: the super-size fleet of squid catchers plundering the high seas
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:50:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/06/squid-argentina-coast-guard-overfishing-ecosystems-animal-cruelty-human-rights-china>
"In a monitoring room in Buenos Aires, a dozen members of the Argentinian coast
guard watch giant industrial-fishing ships moving in real time across a set of
screens. “Every year, for five or six months, the foreign fleet comes from
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Panoramas of Star Trek Sets
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:51:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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How smart home materials can shield us from extreme heat and cut energy bills all year
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:53:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-smart-home-materials-can-shield-us-from-extreme-heat-and-cut-energy-bills-all-year-254614>
"Australia is getting hotter. Climate change is driving more frequent and
prolonged extreme heatwaves and our homes are struggling to keep up.
Alarmingly, many Australian houses – especially older ones – weren’t designed
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European leaders rally behind Greenland as US ramps up threats
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:55:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/06/stephen-miller-donald-trump-threats-take-over-greenland>
"European leaders have dramatically rallied together in support of Denmark and
Greenland after one of Donald Trump’s leading aides suggested the US may be
willing to seize control of the Arctic territory by force.
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Australia needs a school lunch program – like many other high-income countries
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:56:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-needs-a-school-lunch-program-like-many-other-high-income-countries-270279>
"Many Australian parents of school-age children will be looking forward to a
break from the routine of packing school lunch boxes over the summer holidays.
But in some other countries, lunch boxes are increasingly being replaced by
(More...)
Are crabs animals and should we experiment on monkeys? Major review of Australia’s research code to mull tough questions
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 13:57:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/07/australia-animal-research-code-review>
"Animal sentience, categorising crustaceans as animals and rehoming lab animals
are all on the table as the Australian code for animal research is scrutinised
for the first time in a decade.
(More...)
Yes, forest trees die of old age. But the warming climate is killing them faster
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:39:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/yes-forest-trees-die-of-old-age-but-the-warming-climate-is-killing-them-faster-272268>
"Across Australia, forests are quietly changing. Trees that once stood for
decades or centuries are now dying at an accelerating rate. And this is not
because of fire, storms, or logging. The chronic stress of a warming climate is
(More...)
Russia’s war in Ukraine carries a warning for Australia: prepare for possible conflict in the Asia-Pacific
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:40:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/06/russias-war-in-ukraine-carries-a-warning-for-australia-prepare-for-possible-conflict-in-the-asia-pacific>
"It’s early morning at the sprawling 32nd Tactical airbase in Łask, a couple of
hours outside the Polish capital of Warsaw, and the late autumn wind is sharp.
Nearby, a crew of Australians are wrapping up the deployment of an E-7
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How a US takeover of Greenland would undermine Nato from within
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:41:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/06/how-us-takeover-greenland-undermine-nato>
"The idea that one Nato country could attack another – a US invasion of
Greenland – is so alien that the most famous article in Nato’s founding treaty
does not distinguish clearly what would happen if two of its members were at
(More...)
When A.I. Took My Job, I Bought a Chain Saw
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:57:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/b6zh4
"Some of the best career advice I’ve received didn’t come from a mentor — or
even a human. I told a chatbot that A.I. was swallowing more and more of my
work as a copywriter and that I needed a way to survive. The bot paused,
(More...)
‘Neither Gaza nor Lebanon!’ Iranian unrest is about more than the economy − protesters reject the Islamic Republic’s whole rationale
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:58:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
The battle over a global energy transition is on between petro-states and electro-states – here’s what to watch for in 2026
Wed, 7 Jan 2026 22:59:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-battle-over-a-global-energy-transition-is-on-between-petro-states-and-electro-states-heres-what-to-watch-for-in-2026-272205>
"Two years ago, countries around the world set a goal of “transitioning away
from fossil fuels in energy systems in a just, orderly and equitable manner.”
The plan included tripling renewable energy capacity and doubling energy
(More...)
Why is Donald Trump renewing calls for takeover of Greenland?
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:07:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/jan/06/why-is-donald-trump-renewing-calls-for-takeover-of-greenland>
"Soon after Donald Trump’s removal of Venezuela’s president, Nicolás Maduro,
last weekend, he quickly moved on to the subject of Greenland, renewing calls
for a US takeover of the Arctic territory.
(More...)
The 200-Year Experiment: How a 'Privileged' Basic Income in Brazil Proves We Can Afford to Be Universal
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:09:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://scottsantens.substack.com/p/the-200-year-basic-income-experiment-in-brazil-for-women-ubi>
"What if I told you that the Portuguese Empire accidentally ran one of the most
comprehensive basic income experiments in human history?
(More...)
US in the ‘early stages’ of a trans genocide, experts claim
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:11:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thepinknews.com/2026/01/07/trans-genocide-early-stages-scholars-warn/>
"The US is showing early warning signs of a genocide against trans and
non-binary people, according to experts and scholars.
(More...)
Letenda is building new 30-ft electric midibus built for Canadian winters
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:13:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://electrek.co/2026/01/07/letenda-building-new-30-ft-electric-midibus-built-for-canadian-winters/>
"A new player in the electric transit space, Quebec-based Letenda, is trying to
solve a problem that has plagued the transition to electric buses in North
America: the “missing middle.” While we have seen plenty of full-size 40-foot
(More...)
The MAGAfication of Norman Rockwell
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:27:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thebulwark.com/p/norman-rockwell-museum-magafication-trump-culture-dhs>
"NOT EVERYONE WHO VENTURES OUT to the Norman Rockwell Museum in Western
Massachusetts gets the luxury of a tour from the artist’s own family.
(More...)
Melbourne swelters through hottest day in six years as severe heatwave descends on Australia’s south-eastern states
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 12:28:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/07/severe-heatwave-hits-southern-australian-states-with-firefighters-warning-many-areas-ready-to-burn>
"Melbourne has recorded 41C, the hottest day in six years, and Adelaide’s
temperature has reached 43C as a heatwave not seen since the deadly black
summer bushfires has caused “really dangerous” conditions and bushfire warnings
(More...)
In the U.S., hunger is often hidden. But it can still leave scars on body and mind
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:53:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.npr.org/sections/shots-health-news/2026/01/05/nx-s1-5655254/hidden-hunger-food-insecurity-us-brain-development-psychological-scars-shame>
“Hunger in America looks very different from the stereotype of malnourished
children trying to survive a famine in a low-income country far away.
(More...)
X is facilitating nonconsensual sexual AI-generated images. The law – and society – must catch up
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:53:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/x-is-facilitating-nonconsensual-sexual-ai-generated-images-the-law-and-society-must-catch-up-272800>
"X (formerly Twitter) has become a site for the rapid spread of artificial
intelligence-generated nonconsensual sexual images (also known as “deepfakes”).
(More...)
As Australia bakes through an extreme heatwave, even insects aren’t immune to its impact
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:54:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/as-australia-bakes-through-an-extreme-heatwave-even-insects-arent-immune-to-its-impact-272811>
"Australia is baking through another extreme heatwave, with temperatures
forecast to reach above 45°C for multiple days in a row across large swathes of
the country.
(More...)
Trump quits pivotal 1992 climate treaty, in massive hit to global warming effort
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:55:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.politico.com/news/2026/01/07/rubio-urges-trump-to-leave-unfccc-00487331>
"President Donald Trump is withdrawing the United States from the world’s
overarching treaty on climate change in a move that escalates his attempts to
reverse years of global negotiations toward addressing rising temperatures.
(More...)
Where will the next megafire break out? Climate change is making it tougher to predict
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:57:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/where-will-the-next-megafire-break-out-climate-change-is-making-it-tougher-to-predict-272807>
"Much of south-eastern Australia is currently in the grip of a heatwave, which
is expected to peak over the next two days. Heatwaves often trigger bushfires,
particularly if combined with strong winds.
(More...)
Revealed: how aviation emissions could be halved without cutting journeys
Thu, 8 Jan 2026 22:59:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/07/aviation-emissions-halved-flights-efficiently-study>
"Climate-heating emissions from aviation could be slashed in half – without
reducing passenger journeys – by getting rid of premium seats, ensuring flights
are near full and using the most efficient aircraft, according to analysis.
(More...)
Journalistic Malpractice: No LLM Ever ‘Admits’ To Anything, And Reporting Otherwise Is A Lie
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 06:36:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/07/journalistic-malpractice-no-llm-ever-admits-to-anything-and-reporting-otherwise-is-a-lie/>
"Over the past week,
Reuters,
Newsweek, the
Daily Beast,
CNBC, and a
parade of other outlets published headlines claiming that Grok—Elon Musk’s LLM
chatbot (the one that once referred to itself as “MechaHitler”)—had
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Sacred Lands, Broken Trust: Mining, Deregulation, and the Struggle to Preserve Our Shared Humanity
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 06:38:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://medium.com/@nsegoviaesq/sacred-lands-broken-trust-mining-deregulation-and-the-struggle-to-preserve-our-shared-humanity-6273c0aa08da>
"Nestled in the heart of Copper Canyon, Arizona — where the copper in the
mountains is older than the earth itself — lies Oak Flat, land sacred to the
Apache. Walking here, the air is crisp, the earth carries the scent of rain and
(More...)
Letters from an American: January 7, 2026
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 06:39:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-7-2026
"This morning, a federal agent from Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE)
shot and killed 37-year-old Renee Nicole Good as she was driving away from ICE
agents on a residential street in Minneapolis, Minnesota. According to
(More...)
Highly transmissible flu strain Super-K infects more than 2,500 Australians
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 06:41:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/08/flu-super-k-australia-highly-infectious-strain>
"More than 2,500 Australians have rung in the new year with a highly
transmissible new strain of influenza, and health authorities are on alert for
what could be Australia’s worst year since tracking began 35 years ago.
(More...)
The City Where Free Buses Changed Everything
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 06:42:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/city-where-free-buses-changed-everything-mamdani-new-york-dunkirk/>
"The open-air central bus station in Dunkirk feels like a Formula 1 pit lane.
In the space of a few minutes, a dozen pink, green and blue buses speed in and
out, with passengers descending and mounting through all available doors. The
(More...)
Outrage as Trump withdraws from key UN climate treaty along with dozens of international organisations
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:39:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/jan/07/trump-international-groups-un>
"Donald Trump has sparked outrage by announcing the US will exit the
foundational international agreement to address the climate crisis, cementing
the US’s utter isolation from the global effort to confront dangerously
(More...)
‘The Right to Wind in Your Hair’
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:42:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/cycling-without-age-act-of-kindness/
"As soon as John Seigel-Boettner invites passengers onto his black trishaw, a
three-wheeled electric bicycle with two extra seats upfront, downtown Santa
Barbara seems to smile. Pedestrians wave and call out greetings. Children stop
(More...)
Contempt Is the Foundation for the War on Trans People, and America
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:45:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.assignedmedia.org/breaking-news/contempt-foundation-for-war-on-trans-people>
"The language of contempt has become deeply ingrained among anti-trans bigots
on both sides of the Atlantic, their vitriolic rhetoric amplified by Elon
Musk’s social media platform X and given legitimacy by big news outlets such as
(More...)
‘The Atlas of World Embroidery’ Traces the Global History of the Art Form
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:46:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/01/the-atlas-of-world-embroidery-book/>
"The term “needlework” covers a wide variety of thread-based practices from
sewing to knitting to lace-making. While some of these are functional,
techniques like embroidery are often employed purely for their aesthetic
(More...)
McKinsey's "Women In The Workplace" Report Obscures What Companies Are Actually Doing To Women
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:49:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.forbes.com/sites/aparnarae/2025/12/18/mckinseys-women-in-the-workplace-report-obscures-what-companies-are-actually-doing-to-women/>
“When McKinsey and LeanIn.Org released their annual
Women in the Workplace
report earlier this month, the headline seemed measured, almost cautious:
"Corporate America risks rolling back progress for women."
(More...)
How Los Angeles and Chicago Came to Appreciate Their Coyote Neighbors
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 12:51:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://lithub.com/how-los-angeles-and-chicago-came-to-appreciate-their-coyote-neighbors/>
"What urban coyotes eat depends a good deal on the city where they live. In
Chicago, the large lakeshore population of Canadian geese has become a major
food source for Cook County coyotes, not so much the adult geese themselves as
(More...)
Trump pulls US out of international cultural property preservation centre and coalition of arts agencies
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 23:30:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theartnewspaper.com/2026/01/08/trump-withdraws-united-states-iccrom-ifacca>
"In a memorandum released on 7 January, President Donald Trump announced that
he is withdrawing the United States from more than 60 international groups,
treaties, alliances and United Nations (UN) organisations, including global
(More...)
Thermal drones can track dolphin health without having to touch or disturb them
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 23:31:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/thermal-drones-can-track-dolphin-health-without-having-to-touch-or-disturb-them-272701>
"Marine mammals are sentinels of the sea. When dolphins and whales show signs
of stress or illness, it often signals deeper problems in the ocean ecosystems
we all depend on.
(More...)
Roads can become more dangerous on hot days – especially for pedestrians, cyclists and motorcyclists
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 23:34:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/roads-can-become-more-dangerous-on-hot-days-especially-for-pedestrians-cyclists-and-motorcyclists-272995>
"During heatwaves, everyday life tends to feel more difficult than on an
average day. Travel and daily movement are no exception.
(More...)
‘The most dangerous day’: bushfires break out in Victoria as BoM warns of catastrophic conditions to come
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 23:35:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/08/australia-heatwave-bushfires-victoria-catostrophic-conditions>
"Victoria’s Hume Highway was closed on Thursday and regional trains were
cancelled as firefighters from at least two states fought bushfires in the
worst heatwave to descend on Australia since 2019-20.
(More...)
‘Once-in-a-generation’ opportunity: Amazon and Boeing execs help launch sustainable aviation accelerator to fuel innovation
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 23:37:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.geekwire.com/2026/once-in-a-generation-opportunity-amazon-and-boeing-leaders-help-launch-sustainable-aviation-accelerator/>
"MUKILTEO, Wash. — Pacific Northwest leaders on Thursday celebrated the
official launch of the Cascadia Sustainable Aviation Accelerator, an initiative
that aspires to establish the region as a leader in sustainable aviation fuel
(More...)
4 pivotal elections around the world that will pose a test to democracy in 2026
Fri, 9 Jan 2026 23:37:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/4-pivotal-elections-around-the-world-that-will-pose-a-test-to-democracy-in-2026-270882>
"Amid increasing polarisation, disinformation and economic anxieties, the
health of representative democracies will be tested in elections across all
continents in 2026.
(More...)
Geoffrey Robertson believes international law is failing us – but the solutions are unclear
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:36:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
‘Pack what’s precious’: Victorians bracing for catastrophic fire danger hunker down with caravans, kelpies and litres of water
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:38:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/08/pack-whats-precious-victorians-bracing-for-catastrophic-fire-danger-hunker-down-with-caravans-kelpies-and-litres-of-water>
"When 82-year-old Jan Sporry and her husband had to pack up and leave their
home in regional Victoria – possibly for the last time – they struggled to
choose what to take with them.
(More...)
How Bluey uses religious parables to teach lessons we all need
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:39:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-bluey-uses-religious-parables-to-teach-lessons-we-all-need-272070>
"
Bluey is a smart show that draws on all kinds of inspirations for its
charming stories, including religious ones. My newly published research looks
at what
Bluey has to say about religion, and the religion of play which the
(More...)
In Queensland tens of thousands of cattle die of thirst and hunger encircled by fresh water and grass
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:40:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/08/in-queensland-tens-of-thousands-of-cattle-die-of-thirst-and-hunger-encircled-by-fresh-water-and-grass>
"Stranded upon sodden islands that dot the submerged plains of outback
north-west Queensland, encircled by fresh water and with grass growing before
their eyes, tens of thousands of cattle are dying of thirst and hunger.
(More...)
We discovered microbes in bark ‘eat’ climate gases. This will change the way we think about trees
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:41:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-discovered-microbes-in-bark-eat-climate-gases-this-will-change-the-way-we-think-about-trees-269612>
"We all know trees are climate heroes. They pull carbon dioxide out of the air,
release the oxygen we breathe, and help combat climate change.
(More...)
‘If you have been told to leave, go’: Victorian premier declares state of disaster in multiple areas as bushfires burn out of control
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 10:43:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/09/ten-properties-in-ruffy-destroyed-including-firefighters-home-as-fire-hits-victorian-town-like-a-bomb>
"Jacinta Allan has declared a state of disaster in multiple areas as Victoria
battles an escalating bushfire crisis that has destroyed multiple properties,
prompted evacuations and razed more than 150,000 hectares of bushland.
(More...)
Trump's lies are killing us: The deadly consequences of big and little lies everywhere
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:06:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://religionnews.com/2026/01/09/trumps-lies-are-killing-us-the-deadly-consequences-of-big-and-little-lies-everywhere/>
"(
RNS) — During the opening days of his first term, Trump achieved something
remarkable: according to
The New York Times, “He said something untrue, in
public, every day for the first 40 days of his presidency.” His spokesperson,
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Why the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette’s closure exposes a growing threat to democracy
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:07:36 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/why-the-pittsburgh-post-gazettes-closure-exposes-a-growing-threat-to-democracy-272992>
"The
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette announced on Jan. 7, 2026, that it will cease
all operations effective May 3. The daily newspaper, founded in 1786, has been
the city’s paper of record for nearly a century and is one of the oldest
(More...)
Texas A&M Bans Philosophy Professor From Teaching About Plato Due To 'Gender Ideology' Policy
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:09:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.comicsands.com/texas-am-bans-plato
“Texas A&M University (TAMU), originally called the Agricultural and Mechanical
College of Texas, is a public university in College Station, Texas. One of the
largest research institutions in the United States, it is still beholden to the
(More...)
Can we use bees as a model of intelligent alien life to develop interstellar communication?
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:10:48 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/can-we-use-bees-as-a-model-of-intelligent-alien-life-to-develop-interstellar-communication-271524>
"Humans have always been fascinated with space. We frequently question whether
we are alone in the universe. If not, what does intelligent life look like? And
how would aliens communicate?
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Why Spain’s prime minister has broken ranks in Europe – and dared to confront Trump
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:11:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/jan/09/why-spains-prime-minister-has-broken-ranks-in-europe-and-dared-to-confront-trump>
"Spain’s prime minister, Pedro Sánchez, rarely utters the words “Donald Trump”
in public. Since the US president took office, Sánchez has typically referred
to the US administration and its president without explicitly naming him. This
(More...)
U.S. in midst of ‘genocidal process against trans people’: study
Sat, 10 Jan 2026 23:14:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.washingtonblade.com/2026/01/08/us-midst-genocidal-process-trans-people/>
"Earlier this week, the Lemkin Institute for Genocide Prevention and Human
Security issued a haunting warning. Dr. Elisa von Joeden-Forgey, president of
the Lemkin Institute, stated that the U.S. is in the “early-to-mid stages of a
(More...)
When bushfires make their own weather
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:10:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/when-bushfires-make-their-own-weather-273008>
"Bushfires are strongly driven by weather: hot, dry and windy conditions can
combine to create the perfect environment for flames to spread across the
landscape.
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How to protect yourself from bushfire smoke
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:10:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/how-to-protect-yourself-from-bushfire-smoke-272065>
"The distinctive smell of smoke in summer is often all you need to know there
is a bushfire burning.
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‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:12:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/09/profound-impacts-record-ocean-heat-intensifying-climate-disasters>
"The world’s oceans absorbed colossal amounts of heat in 2025, setting yet
another new record and fuelling more extreme weather, scientists have reported.
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‘Toughest conditions imaginable’: Victorians urged to shelter inside from heatwave as tropical cyclone heads for Queensland
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:13:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/09/heatwave-engulfs-south-eastern-states-as-victoria-faces-catastrophic-bushfire-conditions-not-seen-since-black-summer>
"A heatwave engulfing much of Australia pushed Melbourne’s mercury past 42C, as
authorities urged Victorians to stay indoors on Friday. The extreme heat is
forecast to descend on Sydney on Saturday.
(More...)
How Toxin-Munching Mushrooms Are Restoring Polluted Brownfields
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:14:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://atmos.earth/climate-solutions/how-toxin-munching-mushrooms-are-restoring-polluted-brownfields/>
"Environmental toxicologist Dr. Danielle Stevenson has been collecting soil
samples amongst the rubble and ash that once formed a family’s home in
Altadena, Los Angeles. When the near-apocalyptic LA fires scorched the abode in
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Cloudflare defies Italy’s Piracy Shield, won’t block websites on 1.1.1.1 DNS
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 12:15:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2026/01/cloudflare-may-pull-servers-out-of-italy-over-order-that-it-block-pirate-sites/>
"Italy fined Cloudflare 14.2 million euros for refusing to block access to
pirate sites on its 1.1.1.1 DNS service, the country’s communications
regulatory agency, AGCOM, announced yesterday. Cloudflare said it will fight
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World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:23:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/10/world-richest-used-fair-share-emissions-2026-oxfam>
"The world’s richest 1% have used up their fair share of carbon emissions just
10 days into 2026, analysis has found.
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How the planet fared in 2025 — the good, the bad, and the ugly
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:24:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://grist.org/climate/climate-environmental-stories-2025/
"If we’re being honest, 2025 did not start out great. For basically the whole
month of January, a series of wildfires raged across Los Angeles, killing
hundreds (more on that number below). On the other side of the country, an
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MTV REWIND - I Want My MTV
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:27:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://wantmymtv.vercel.app/
Via Esther Schindler, who wrote "
MTV Rewind is an interface through which you
can watch music videos from the 70s to the 20s, organized by decade."
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Is FIFA World Cup 2026 in jeopardy?
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:28:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.indiatimes.com/trending/is-fifa-world-cup-2026-in-jeopardy-more-than-10000-tickets-cancelled-by-overseas-fans-after-unrest-over-fear-and-safety-concerns-amid-ices-shooting-in-minneapolis/articleshow/126442605.html>
"Overseas fans dreamed of packed US stadiums in 2026. Now many are pulling out
after the ICE shooting in Minneapolis. Supporters from England, Brazil, South
Africa and beyond say excitement has turned into fear. Tickets are hitting
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From squirrel picnics to penpals, karaoke to crochet: 43 easy ways to lift your spirits
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:30:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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The cosy book trend getting us through the colder months
Sun, 11 Jan 2026 19:42:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.cbc.ca/books/the-cosy-book-trend-getting-us-through-the-colder-months-9.7017576>
"In books, the word “cosy” has traditionally described mysteries and even
romances that have no swearing, no overt violence nor sexual content. They’re
often character-driven, with quaint or idyllic settings and lower stakes.
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ICE and Border Patrol shootings spark hundreds of weekend vigils and protests
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:07:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.axios.com/2026/01/09/ice-shooting-minneapolis-portland-vigils-protests>
“"ICE Out For Good" vigils and protest events were quickly planned nationwide
for Jan. 10 and 11 in response to a fatal shooting by immigration officers in
Minneapolis, organizers told Axios on Friday.
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The year of technoligarchy
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:09:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.citationneeded.news/the-year-of-technoligarchy/
"In 2021, crypto was all about
hype. Enthusiasts swore the “killer app” was
just around the corner — the thing that would finally reveal blockchains’ vast
potential to the normies who still couldn’t see the vision. It was suddenly
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Amid Trump’s War on Antifa, Activists Face Arrest for Zines and Group Chats
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:11:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://truthout.org/articles/amid-trumps-war-on-antifa-activists-face-arrest-for-zines-and-group-chats/>
"I’ve been making zines since I was 14 years young. I’ve been distributing them
since I was 16. I’m now 37 years old and pursuing a doctorate in art history
studying communities of zine makers.
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Cheap Solar Is Transforming Lives and Economies Across Africa
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:12:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://archive.md/ah72k
"Ismet Booley, a dentist in Cape Town, had a serious problem a few years ago.
Patients showed up for appointments, only to find the power had gone out.
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Dear Hilton: Lose My Number
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:14:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/07/dear-hilton-lose-my-number/
"
For those who wish to tell Hilton what they think of them, here is a model
letter.
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‘It restored my hope’: how community action is confronting racism in Belfast
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 05:15:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/society/2025/dec/27/how-community-action-confronting-racism-belfast>
"As a black woman in Northern Ireland, Maureen Hamblin knows that racism comes
in many forms. “It’s not just the smashing in of shop windows,” she says. “It
can be quiet, it can be silent.”
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Maduro in Minneapolis
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:00:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://snyder.substack.com/p/maduro-in-minneapolis
"The shadow of Maduro hangs over Minneapolis.
On January 3rd, the American military extracted the murderous dictator Nicolás
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Letters from an American: January 10, 2026
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:02:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/january-10-2026
"Yesterday, in an apparent attempt to regain control of the national narrative
surrounding the deadly shooting of Renee Good in Minneapolis, Vice President
J.D. Vance led the administration in pushing a video of the shooting captured
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Abolish ICE Before They Kill Again, Impeach Trump & Noem Before They Incite More Murder
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:03:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/01/08/abolish-ice-before-they-kill-again-impeach-trump-noem-before-they-incite-more-murder/>
"Renee Nicole Good was a 37-year-old award-winning poet, a mother of a
six-year-old, and a wife who had recently moved to Minneapolis. That all ended
yesterday when a masked ICE agent murdered her in broad daylight, shooting her
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Watched, scared and trapped in an Australian visa nightmare, Kiran is one of India’s ‘abandoned brides’
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:05:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jan/10/india-brides-abandoned-visa-limbo-australia-ntwnfb>
"Kiran’s* husband was more than 10,000km away from the home she shared with her
in-laws in a village in northern India. But despite the vast distance, he
watched her constantly through cameras which beamed into a screen in his
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When It Comes to US Transportation, 2025 Had Some Wins, Too
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 13:06:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2025-12-22/when-it-comes-to-us-transportation-2025-had-some-wins-too>
"This year has been a rocky one for those hoping to untether the US
transportation system from its reliance on the automobile. Sean Duffy,
President Donald Trump’s choice to lead the Department of Transportation, has
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Think society is in decline? Research gives us some reasons to be cheerful
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:27:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/think-society-is-in-decline-research-gives-us-some-reasons-to-be-cheerful-268834>
"Talk to a random member of the public and they’re likely to say that people’s
behaviour is getting worse. From brazen shoplifting, to listening to music out
loud on public transport, to violence against retail workers, there are plenty
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Australia’s Cop31 chief negotiator plans to lobby petrostates on fossil fuel phaseout
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:28:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/11/australia-cop31-chris-bowen-fossil-fuel-phaseout>
"Chris Bowen wants to use his stint as the world’s chief climate negotiator to
lobby Saudi Arabia and others to stop resisting progress at UN summits, heeding
calls for a “hard-nosed” approach in dealing with big emitters obstructing the
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Hundreds of Flowering Species Bloomed Across Britain and Ireland Last Winter. That’s Not a Good Thing
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:30:08 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.smithsonianmag.com/smart-news/hundreds-of-flowering-species-bloomed-across-britain-and-ireland-last-winter-thats-not-a-good-thing-180987964/>
"While many people spend the first day of the year sleeping in after a night of
New Year’s Eve festivities, some citizen scientists in the United Kingdom use
that time to search for flowers.
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How Markdown took over the world
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:31:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.anildash.com/2026/01/09/how-markdown-took-over-the-world/
"Nearly every bit of the high-tech world, from the most cutting-edge AI systems
at the biggest companies, to the casual scraps of code cobbled together by
college students, is annotated and described by the same, simple plain text
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ICE as Trump’s Sturmabteilung: the USA and Ur-Fascism
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:33:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://substack.com/inbox/post/184215571
"I had the privilege of living and studying in America in the mid-1990s. I
lived in states at either corner of the country, the ‘Green Mountain State’ of
Vermont, home to Bernie Sanders, Murray Bookchin and Ben and Jerry’s, and San
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From Dumb To Dumber To Dumberer-est, Trump Is Losing The Renewable Energy War
Mon, 12 Jan 2026 19:35:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/01/09/from-dumb-to-dumber-to-dumberer-est-trump-is-losing-the-renewable-energy-war/>
"US President Donald Trump certainly is busy these days, preoccupied as he is
with the kidnap and murder of US citizens while desperately struggling to keep
a lid on the Jeffrey Epstein files. And so, it is no surprise to see Trump’s
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