Glass Wings Blog: May 2026
Drilling has begun at our sacred site Pe' Sla, setting a dangerous precedent for Indigenous lands across the country. It must be stopped.
Fri, 1 May 2026 10:19:20 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/drilling-has-begun-at-our-sacred-site-pe-sla-setting-a-dangerous-precedent-for-indigenous-lands-across-the-country-it-must-be-stopped-opinion>
"Drilling has begun at Pe' Sla, a sacred site in South Dakota, following the
U.S. Forest Service's decision to permit exploratory sites — despite the land
falling under federal protection. Authorizing mining activity in this sacred
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Antarctica’s ice shelves are vulnerable to melting from below – knowing how far ocean heat reaches is crucial
Fri, 1 May 2026 10:23:16 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/antarcticas-ice-shelves-are-vulnerable-to-melting-from-below-knowing-how-far-ocean-heat-reaches-is-crucial-278195>
"A rare dataset collected by instruments at the point where Antarctica’s
largest ice shelf begins to float reveals ocean processes that drive melting at
this critical part of the continent.
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Evacuees from flooded remote Indigenous areas in NT housed in compound likened to ‘a prison camp’
Fri, 1 May 2026 10:24:21 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/29/evacuees-from-flooded-remote-indigenous-areas-in-nt-housed-in-compound-likened-to-a-prison-camp-ntwnfb>
"Hundreds of evacuees from remote Indigenous communities in the Northern
Territory have been housed behind temporary fences and denied visitors after
being forced to evacuate their homes in the most vicious wet season on record.
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You’d better start paying attention to the manosphere. You’re living in it
Fri, 1 May 2026 10:25:08 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/youd-better-start-paying-attention-to-the-manosphere-youre-living-in-it-279547>
"As the United States and Israel launched their war on Iran in late February,
the social media posts by some US national security agencies took a particular
turn.
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Fund offers Australian truck operators $100 million to go electric, at no upfront cost
Fri, 1 May 2026 10:26:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://thedriven.io/2026/04/29/fund-offers-australian-truck-operators-100-million-to-go-electric-at-no-upfront-cost/>
"London based fleet electrification and battery storage specialist Zenobē is
now accepting expressions of interest for its $100 million truck
electrification funding initiative from heavy vehicle fleet operators across
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Six open-source gadget designs that tinkerers can DIY
Fri, 1 May 2026 10:27:06 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.dezeen.com/2026/04/25/open-source-gadget-designs/
"From a gorpcore navigation tool to a blender that works with household jars,
these six open-source gadgets let makers build and customise to their heart's
delight.
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Possums and gliders are pushing a native bird to extinction. What can we do?
Fri, 1 May 2026 18:44:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/possums-and-gliders-are-pushing-a-native-bird-to-extinction-what-can-we-do-281431>
"From brightly coloured birds to the much-loved sugar glider, Australia’s
native animals are a sight to behold.
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“When can I get a job?” Community leaders say coal country ready – and waiting – for offshore wind
Fri, 1 May 2026 18:46:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/when-can-i-get-a-job-community-leaders-say-coal-country-ready-and-waiting-for-offshore-wind/>
"As the federal opposition and conservative lobby groups continue to push for a
“rethink” of Victoria’s offshore wind plans, arguing they will be a drag on big
business and the economy, the communities in line to be directly affected by
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From fake medicines to watches, counterfeits are everywhere and getting harder to catch
Fri, 1 May 2026 18:49:22 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/from-fake-medicines-to-watches-counterfeits-are-everywhere-and-getting-harder-to-catch-281525>
"There’s now a vast, rapidly expanding global trade in counterfeit goods:
imitation clothes, shoes and electronics, and even fake cosmetics and
pharmaceuticals.
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Australia’s sliding doors moment: From “dig and ship” to trusted renewables transition partner
Fri, 1 May 2026 18:50:15 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/australias-sliding-doors-moment-from-dig-and-ship-to-trusted-renewables-transition-partner/>
"Australia is one of the most vulnerable countries in the Indo-Pacific in a
fossil-fuel based energy system, but one of the best placed to benefit from a
new model of energy security defined by renewables, electrification and energy
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The Taiwanese pop megastar spreading the hidden Chinese history of Australia’s gold rush to a global audience
Fri, 1 May 2026 18:51:03 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Poached: could a video of tree-climbing egg thieves help save Australia’s vulnerable honeyeaters?
Fri, 1 May 2026 18:51:44 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/apr/29/australia-endangered-bird-regent-honeyeater-video-egg-thieves>
"Captured on one of Bianca McBryde’s tree-mounted cameras, the brush-tailed
possum crawls into the frame, lowers its head into the nest and bites into the
egg.
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AI decides what we see online. It’s time digital platforms tell us exactly how they do it
Sat, 2 May 2026 05:42:26 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/ai-decides-what-we-see-online-its-time-digital-platforms-tell-us-exactly-how-they-do-it-281327>
"If you suffer from information overload, or are unsure what to trust online,
you’re not alone. Australians are increasingly disengaging from traditional
news, turning instead to social media, influencers and – more recently –
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The No Kings Library
Sat, 2 May 2026 05:43:05 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.humblebundle.com/books/no-kings-library-berrettkoehler-books
"This No Kings Library collection offers insightful perspectives on the systems
shaping modern society. These authors provide analysis on leadership, civic
engagement, and power dynamics. Featured titles include Thom Hartmann’s study
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A probe into ‘forever chemicals’ in activewear lays bare fashion’s greenwashing problem
Sat, 2 May 2026 05:50:12 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/a-probe-into-forever-chemicals-in-activewear-lays-bare-fashions-greenwashing-problem-281146>
"Have you ever paid more for a product because a brand told you it was good for
you and the planet? Many activewear shoppers do exactly this, trusting that the
“healthy” image on the label matches what is actually in the fabric. That trust
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State stumps up $10.8 million to help customers electrify as city’s gas network shuts down
Sat, 2 May 2026 05:51:01 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/state-stumps-up-10-8-million-to-help-customers-electrify-as-private-gas-network-shuts-down/>
"Western Australia is to spend $10.8 to help transition thousands of households
and businesses to transition away from gas, following a decision to
decommission a privately-owned gas distribution network in the Western
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Nest‑building chimpanzees seem to anticipate future weather
Sat, 2 May 2026 05:51:47 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/nest-building-chimpanzees-seem-to-anticipate-future-weather-281537>
"Every evening, as they move from place to place through the forest,
chimpanzees stop to build a nest – most often in a tree – to sleep in. Using a
selection of branches, leaves and twigs, they create comfortable and safe
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Equitable gas exit or costly death spiral? New report says the choice is now up to governments
Sat, 2 May 2026 05:52:50 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reneweconomy.com.au/equitable-gas-exit-or-costly-death-spiral-new-report-says-the-choice-is-now-up-to-governments/>
"The spiralling cost of maintaining Australia’s gas networks could ratchet up
the bills of households stuck using the fossil fuel by 11 per cent a year, a
new report has warned, if governments don’t take decisive policy actions like
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Cities are getting hotter – and bigger. New research reveals the scale of the challenge
Sat, 2 May 2026 15:03:19 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/cities-are-getting-hotter-and-bigger-new-research-reveals-the-scale-of-the-challenge-281236>
"We tend to think of climate change impacts as dramatic and destructive. Storms
and floods that bring down landslides and swamp streets, or raging wildfires
that tear through forests and farmland.
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Solar System
Sat, 2 May 2026 15:04:00 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Supervillain or Cicero? Why Palantir’s manifesto has such sinister vibes
Sat, 2 May 2026 15:21:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/supervillain-or-cicero-why-palantirs-manifesto-has-such-sinister-vibes-281521>
"Earlier this month, multibillion-dollar US tech company Palantir posted on X a
summary of its chief executive Alex Karp’s recent book, the portentously titled
The Technological Republic: Hard Power, Soft Belief, and the Future of the
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The Beloved Oregon Restaurant Rewriting the Rules of Seafood
Sat, 2 May 2026 15:25:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/local-ocean-oregon-coast-seafood/
"When foodies head to Newport, Oregon, one place is always at the top of their
list:
Local Ocean. Repeat diners rave about the roasted garlic and crab soup,
studded with fat lumps of local Dungeness; the lightly battered fried rockfish
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20,000 stranded seafarers in the Strait of Hormuz face missile fears, exhaustion and isolation
Sat, 2 May 2026 15:25:58 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/20-000-stranded-seafarers-in-the-strait-of-hormuz-face-missile-fears-exhaustion-and-isolation-281330>
"As the closure of the Strait of Hormuz drags on, the United Nations’
International Maritime Organization has sounded the alarm over a related
humanitarian crisis: the plight of the crew stuck on ships at or near the
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The $1 Visionary
Sat, 2 May 2026 15:27:11 +1000
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/the-one-dollar-visionary/
"When Martin Aufmuth, a math teacher in Erlangen, Germany, read in 2009 that
hundreds of millions of people worldwide suffered from vision impairment but
could not afford glasses, he could hardly believe it. “It was the book
Out of
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