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Carefree Crochets (1972)
February 9, 2026 at 8:07 PM
Carefree Crochets (1972)
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The extent to which those who can’t afford to get rooftop solar are being asked to pay the escalating cost of national infrastructure is criminal.
And no I am not suggesting we tax rooftop solar. But… 🫣
And no I am not suggesting we tax rooftop solar. But… 🫣
So I have to pay more on my power bill, which is powered by hydro - a long term investment in energy security made by a past National Govt - to pay for a gas terminal which will be entirely beholden to foreign gas markets, a dying industry.
February 9, 2026 at 7:52 PM
The extent to which those who can’t afford to get rooftop solar are being asked to pay the escalating cost of national infrastructure is criminal.
And no I am not suggesting we tax rooftop solar. But… 🫣
And no I am not suggesting we tax rooftop solar. But… 🫣
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Marc Daalder on why the new LNG terminal is likely to shape up as a bad financial and climate decision.
Examines Watts and Luxons facile talking points and takes them apart.
Should be material for Hipkins but will he use it?
Examines Watts and Luxons facile talking points and takes them apart.
Should be material for Hipkins but will he use it?
Why the new LNG terminal could raise, not lower, your power bill
Analysis: Energy Minister Simon Watts is confident importing gas will lower power prices, but questions remain about the scheme and its costs.
newsroom.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 6:44 PM
Marc Daalder on why the new LNG terminal is likely to shape up as a bad financial and climate decision.
Examines Watts and Luxons facile talking points and takes them apart.
Should be material for Hipkins but will he use it?
Examines Watts and Luxons facile talking points and takes them apart.
Should be material for Hipkins but will he use it?
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Okay, wanted to give credit but wanted to make sure that the person who did this wanted public credit first:
The amazing @enchantressofnumbers.com is the one who has made this amazing resource (translations, guide to start organizing / talking with your neighbors).
The amazing @enchantressofnumbers.com is the one who has made this amazing resource (translations, guide to start organizing / talking with your neighbors).
February 9, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Okay, wanted to give credit but wanted to make sure that the person who did this wanted public credit first:
The amazing @enchantressofnumbers.com is the one who has made this amazing resource (translations, guide to start organizing / talking with your neighbors).
The amazing @enchantressofnumbers.com is the one who has made this amazing resource (translations, guide to start organizing / talking with your neighbors).
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How China’s massive overfishing endangers global ecosystems
February 9, 2026 at 4:20 PM
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It's a once in a lifetime chance. They've spent, in most cases, dozens of years training for this, dedicating their lives to this moment, because the difference between gold and nothing may be a 1% difference.
There's nothing "extreme" about not wanting to lose a gold medal because you had a cold.
There's nothing "extreme" about not wanting to lose a gold medal because you had a cold.
For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind us. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in Covid times. Some athletes are taking extreme measures to stay healthy. n.pr/4akK70l
Olympic Covid restrictions are gone, but some athletes still self-quarantining
For most people, the pandemic days of masking are behind us. In certain corners of the Winter Olympics, though, things still look a lot like they did in Covid times. Some athletes are taking extreme measures to stay healthy.
n.pr
February 9, 2026 at 4:56 PM
It's a once in a lifetime chance. They've spent, in most cases, dozens of years training for this, dedicating their lives to this moment, because the difference between gold and nothing may be a 1% difference.
There's nothing "extreme" about not wanting to lose a gold medal because you had a cold.
There's nothing "extreme" about not wanting to lose a gold medal because you had a cold.
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This whistle fights fascists
I print whistles now. You can too.
www.theverge.com
February 9, 2026 at 3:23 PM
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The right way to lower consumers' bills is to actually start with the cheapest options, not pick an eye-wateringly expensive one and hide the cost. /ends
February 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM
The right way to lower consumers' bills is to actually start with the cheapest options, not pick an eye-wateringly expensive one and hide the cost. /ends
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We should not be subsidising fossil fuels.
And it's a whopper of a subsidy: The fuel+capital+operating cost of LNG (via BCG "Energy to Grow" report) is $44/GJ, half of that capital+O&M costs, if its for dry-year cover only. So paying the fixed costs with a levy HALVES the LNG price... 1/-
And it's a whopper of a subsidy: The fuel+capital+operating cost of LNG (via BCG "Energy to Grow" report) is $44/GJ, half of that capital+O&M costs, if its for dry-year cover only. So paying the fixed costs with a levy HALVES the LNG price... 1/-
New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security reut.rs/4ryvRYF
New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security
New Zealand has shortlisted contractors to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility to boost energy security, provide a reliable backup power source and support economic growth, Energy Minister Simon Watts said on Monday.
reut.rs
February 9, 2026 at 8:38 AM
We should not be subsidising fossil fuels.
And it's a whopper of a subsidy: The fuel+capital+operating cost of LNG (via BCG "Energy to Grow" report) is $44/GJ, half of that capital+O&M costs, if its for dry-year cover only. So paying the fixed costs with a levy HALVES the LNG price... 1/-
And it's a whopper of a subsidy: The fuel+capital+operating cost of LNG (via BCG "Energy to Grow" report) is $44/GJ, half of that capital+O&M costs, if its for dry-year cover only. So paying the fixed costs with a levy HALVES the LNG price... 1/-
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So help me understand something here.
After I have put $30k of my hard earned money on a solar system, I will now have to sunsidise the fossil fuel industry because we are being governed by 🦖?
What, and I mean it in the nicest way possible, the actual fuck?
#nzpol
After I have put $30k of my hard earned money on a solar system, I will now have to sunsidise the fossil fuel industry because we are being governed by 🦖?
What, and I mean it in the nicest way possible, the actual fuck?
#nzpol
New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security reut.rs/4ryvRYF
New Zealand set to build LNG import facility to boost energy security
New Zealand has shortlisted contractors to build a liquefied natural gas (LNG) import facility to boost energy security, provide a reliable backup power source and support economic growth, Energy Minister Simon Watts said on Monday.
reut.rs
February 9, 2026 at 9:35 AM
So help me understand something here.
After I have put $30k of my hard earned money on a solar system, I will now have to sunsidise the fossil fuel industry because we are being governed by 🦖?
What, and I mean it in the nicest way possible, the actual fuck?
#nzpol
After I have put $30k of my hard earned money on a solar system, I will now have to sunsidise the fossil fuel industry because we are being governed by 🦖?
What, and I mean it in the nicest way possible, the actual fuck?
#nzpol
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Another portal from my archive.
February 8, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Another portal from my archive.
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Extraordinary footage. Police pulling off people engaged in peaceful prayer.
February 9, 2026 at 10:03 AM
Extraordinary footage. Police pulling off people engaged in peaceful prayer.
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I should credit Dr Mohammed Mustafa (@beastfromthe_middleeast on Instagram) for this footage.
February 9, 2026 at 10:08 AM
I should credit Dr Mohammed Mustafa (@beastfromthe_middleeast on Instagram) for this footage.
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Also, to clarify, this is in Sydney, not Melbourne.
February 9, 2026 at 10:20 AM
Also, to clarify, this is in Sydney, not Melbourne.
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Update 10:49 pm:
There will be rail buses running along the whole Western Line, first bus departs at 6:30 am from Swanson Station.
Customers are advised to use alternative options once they reach Newmarket.
Paper train tickets will be accepted on the InnerLink & Route 70.
There will be rail buses running along the whole Western Line, first bus departs at 6:30 am from Swanson Station.
Customers are advised to use alternative options once they reach Newmarket.
Paper train tickets will be accepted on the InnerLink & Route 70.
February 9, 2026 at 10:19 AM
Update 10:49 pm:
There will be rail buses running along the whole Western Line, first bus departs at 6:30 am from Swanson Station.
Customers are advised to use alternative options once they reach Newmarket.
Paper train tickets will be accepted on the InnerLink & Route 70.
There will be rail buses running along the whole Western Line, first bus departs at 6:30 am from Swanson Station.
Customers are advised to use alternative options once they reach Newmarket.
Paper train tickets will be accepted on the InnerLink & Route 70.
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A quick addition: it seems to me that in the current international climate, building more 'in-house' power (solar, wind, etc) would give NZ greater independence. That energy independence could prove quite valuable down the road.
February 9, 2026 at 8:13 AM
A quick addition: it seems to me that in the current international climate, building more 'in-house' power (solar, wind, etc) would give NZ greater independence. That energy independence could prove quite valuable down the road.
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#NZpol What would have been helpful would have been a *comparison*, comparing building a new LNG installation with, say, installing new solar + wind + battery power.
With no comparison, this is just rolling out one ‘solution’, rather than that being the best option.
With no comparison, this is just rolling out one ‘solution’, rather than that being the best option.
New electricity levy ‘not a tax’, PM says, as Hipkins chides ‘another kick’ for households
The Government has short-listed possible proposals for a liquefied natural gas import facility.
www.stuff.co.nz
February 9, 2026 at 8:08 AM
#NZpol What would have been helpful would have been a *comparison*, comparing building a new LNG installation with, say, installing new solar + wind + battery power.
With no comparison, this is just rolling out one ‘solution’, rather than that being the best option.
With no comparison, this is just rolling out one ‘solution’, rather than that being the best option.
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“De-extinction can serve as a bedrock for modern species conservation”
You know de-extinction is a terrible idea when the Trump administration backs it
(quote is from his interior secretary)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
You know de-extinction is a terrible idea when the Trump administration backs it
(quote is from his interior secretary)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘They didn’t de-extinct anything’: can Colossal’s genetically engineered animals ever be the real thing?
The bioscience startup has attracted billions in investment – and a flurry of criticism, but founder tells the Guardian plans to bring back the woolly mammoth will not be derailed
www.theguardian.com
January 2, 2026 at 4:40 PM
“De-extinction can serve as a bedrock for modern species conservation”
You know de-extinction is a terrible idea when the Trump administration backs it
(quote is from his interior secretary)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
You know de-extinction is a terrible idea when the Trump administration backs it
(quote is from his interior secretary)
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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I teach a science media literacy module in all my courses.
It includes knowing the difference between a press release and a reported news story.
Here's a really interesting new research paper about public understsanding of that difference! #SciComm 🧪
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
It includes knowing the difference between a press release and a reported news story.
Here's a really interesting new research paper about public understsanding of that difference! #SciComm 🧪
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
Science News Agencies in science communication: an exploratory index for evaluating and enhancing public interest in mass-distributed press releases
Scientific press releases are reaching the public directly through press reproduction and institutional dissemination. Science News Agencies (SNAs) mediate this process, distributing texts to thousand...
jcom.sissa.it
February 4, 2026 at 2:41 PM
I teach a science media literacy module in all my courses.
It includes knowing the difference between a press release and a reported news story.
Here's a really interesting new research paper about public understsanding of that difference! #SciComm 🧪
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
It includes knowing the difference between a press release and a reported news story.
Here's a really interesting new research paper about public understsanding of that difference! #SciComm 🧪
jcom.sissa.it/article/pubi...
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Co-President Dr Lucy Stewart spoke to Kathryn Ryan on Nine to Noon this morning about the continued failure of the government's science sector reforms to make necessary change (or provide desperately needed funding increases)
Is stagnating science funding leaving NZ more exposed to hazards?
The scientists' association says reform of science funding has stagnated, and leaves the country exposed to worsening hazards.
www.rnz.co.nz
February 4, 2026 at 9:15 PM
Co-President Dr Lucy Stewart spoke to Kathryn Ryan on Nine to Noon this morning about the continued failure of the government's science sector reforms to make necessary change (or provide desperately needed funding increases)
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I’m humbled & on cloud nine to have been awarded the NZ Assoc Scientists Cranwell Medal in Science Communication. I could not have done this level of sci comm without the support of my family & wonderful lab group. This award is as much for you as it is for me www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...
Prestigious medal for science communicator
www.otago.ac.nz
November 26, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I’m humbled & on cloud nine to have been awarded the NZ Assoc Scientists Cranwell Medal in Science Communication. I could not have done this level of sci comm without the support of my family & wonderful lab group. This award is as much for you as it is for me www.otago.ac.nz/news/newsroo...
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Times article has an incredible illustration
February 5, 2026 at 7:45 PM
Times article has an incredible illustration
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But trans women are somehow the sports cheats 🤦♀️
Times article has an incredible illustration
February 5, 2026 at 11:36 PM
But trans women are somehow the sports cheats 🤦♀️
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Well my friend submitted the recording to the folks at Te Papa and the verdict is it’s a kaka not the illusive South Island kōkako. ☹️
February 6, 2026 at 2:17 AM
Well my friend submitted the recording to the folks at Te Papa and the verdict is it’s a kaka not the illusive South Island kōkako. ☹️