Mopolis
@mopolis.bsky.social
Author of: https://linktr.ee/mopolis
- The Afterwards Trilogy
- Extractivism I
The Lithium Thread
- Extractivism II
The Greenfield Project
#author #booksky #writing #reading #politics #nature #forest #survival #hiking #climate #philosophy
- The Afterwards Trilogy
- Extractivism I
The Lithium Thread
- Extractivism II
The Greenfield Project
#author #booksky #writing #reading #politics #nature #forest #survival #hiking #climate #philosophy
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Mopolis
@mopolis.bsky.social
· Nov 9
I write about political developments in a way that illustrates the consequences of the past, by highlighting the lives and experiences of people in a dystopian, near-future world.
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"In some cities, government forces opened fire on crowds, killing thousands, according to some estimates, possibly tens of thousands, in two days of bloodshed."
#Iran
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
#Iran
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
‘I saw kids being shot, women, old people’: how a massacre unfolded in one Iranian city
The Guardian has constructed a timeline for the terrible events of one night of protests in Rasht, based on first-hand accounts, video and photographs
www.theguardian.com
February 6, 2026 at 12:35 PM
"In some cities, government forces opened fire on crowds, killing thousands, according to some estimates, possibly tens of thousands, in two days of bloodshed."
#Iran
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
#Iran
www.theguardian.com/global-devel...
Well, Russia's economy is not doing so well either. 👀
From today’s Russian papers: “You don’t have to be an economist to forecast a recession: Russia’s export revenue is falling, budget revenues are falling, taxes rising, consumer demand shrinking…” Another paper: “Oil & gas revenues fall…rise in bread prices.” #ReadingRussia
“Several think tanks warning of a recession in Russia": Russian paper
YouTube video by Steve Rosenberg
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 8:27 AM
Well, Russia's economy is not doing so well either. 👀
Fash cash.
Senior state department official Sarah Rogers travelled to European cities in December and has spoken to key figures in Nigel Farage’s populist Reform UK party about deploying grants to spread ‘American values’. ft.trib.al/Kx8ta8a
February 6, 2026 at 8:09 AM
Fash cash.
February 5, 2026 at 10:22 AM
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⚡️ Italy has successfully blocked a wave of Russian cyberattacks targeting its embassies and Winter Olympic hotels.
Italy Repels Russian Cyberattacks Targeting Diplomacy and Olympic Hotels
Italian authorities successfully defended against Russian cyberattacks on embassies and Olympic venues, ensuring operations remained uninterrupted.
united24media.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:42 PM
⚡️ Italy has successfully blocked a wave of Russian cyberattacks targeting its embassies and Winter Olympic hotels.
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🤯 Russia’s Luch satellites may be spying on Europe from orbit.
Financial Times reports European intelligence fears the craft intercepted unencrypted signals from aging satellites, exposing security gaps.
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
Financial Times reports European intelligence fears the craft intercepted unencrypted signals from aging satellites, exposing security gaps.
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
February 4, 2026 at 11:47 AM
🤯 Russia’s Luch satellites may be spying on Europe from orbit.
Financial Times reports European intelligence fears the craft intercepted unencrypted signals from aging satellites, exposing security gaps.
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
Financial Times reports European intelligence fears the craft intercepted unencrypted signals from aging satellites, exposing security gaps.
🔗 united24media.com/latest-news/...
And the people suffer. In all wars and conflicts, but especially in the ones that are ignored by Western media.
"The cold, hungry reality of displacement in war-torn Sudan’s Tawila."
#Sudan
"The cold, hungry reality of displacement in war-torn Sudan’s Tawila."
#Sudan
Displaced families who fled el-Fasher face dire conditions with no blankets, food shortages, and few medical supplies.
The cold, hungry reality of displacement in war-torn Sudan's Tawila
Displaced families who fled el-Fasher face dire conditions with no blankets, food shortages, and few medical supplies.
www.aljazeera.com
February 4, 2026 at 9:56 AM
And the people suffer. In all wars and conflicts, but especially in the ones that are ignored by Western media.
"The cold, hungry reality of displacement in war-torn Sudan’s Tawila."
#Sudan
"The cold, hungry reality of displacement in war-torn Sudan’s Tawila."
#Sudan
Interesting.
Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit searches French office of Musk's X
www.straitstimes.com/world/europe...
Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit searches French office of Musk's X
www.straitstimes.com/world/europe...
Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit searches French office of Musk's X
PARIS, Feb 3 - The Paris prosecutor's office said a search was underway at the French offices of Elon Musk's social media network X on Tuesday as part of an investigation opened in January 2025. Read ...
www.straitstimes.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:47 AM
Interesting.
Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit searches French office of Musk's X
www.straitstimes.com/world/europe...
Paris prosecutor's cybercrime unit searches French office of Musk's X
www.straitstimes.com/world/europe...
Rare Stratotanker movement over the Netherlands. Its "babies: are noisy.
February 2, 2026 at 5:12 PM
Rare Stratotanker movement over the Netherlands. Its "babies: are noisy.
They'd better!
Klaver demands “drastic changes” to coalition’s spending cuts www.dutchnews.nl?p=263030
Klaver demands “drastic changes” to coalition’s spending cuts
www.dutchnews.nl
February 2, 2026 at 9:34 AM
They'd better!
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Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
Meta Is Blocking Links to ICE List on Facebook, Instagram, and Threads
Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
wrd.cm
February 1, 2026 at 7:10 PM
Users of Meta’s social platforms can no longer share links to ICE List, a website listing what it claims are the names of thousands of DHS employees.
Good morning, Bluesky.
It's hard to keep in mind that not all shadows are made by monsters in times where the real monsters are finally exposed to the light.
#nature #monsters #shadows #politics #EpsteinFiles
It's hard to keep in mind that not all shadows are made by monsters in times where the real monsters are finally exposed to the light.
#nature #monsters #shadows #politics #EpsteinFiles
February 1, 2026 at 11:00 AM
Good morning, Bluesky.
It's hard to keep in mind that not all shadows are made by monsters in times where the real monsters are finally exposed to the light.
#nature #monsters #shadows #politics #EpsteinFiles
It's hard to keep in mind that not all shadows are made by monsters in times where the real monsters are finally exposed to the light.
#nature #monsters #shadows #politics #EpsteinFiles
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Carbon capture does not reduce emissions - three case studies to prove it. Instead, carbon capture causes more harm than good, and only serves to prolong fossil-fuel industries
Edited excerpts from "Still No Miracles Needed"
www.landclimate.org/ccs-no-mirac... @landclimate.bsky.social
Edited excerpts from "Still No Miracles Needed"
www.landclimate.org/ccs-no-mirac... @landclimate.bsky.social
Carbon capture does not reduce emissions: these three case studies prove it - Land and Climate Review
Carbon capture causes more harm than good, and only serves to prolong fossil fuel industries, argues Professor Mark Z. Jacobson.
www.landclimate.org
January 27, 2026 at 11:36 PM
Carbon capture does not reduce emissions - three case studies to prove it. Instead, carbon capture causes more harm than good, and only serves to prolong fossil-fuel industries
Edited excerpts from "Still No Miracles Needed"
www.landclimate.org/ccs-no-mirac... @landclimate.bsky.social
Edited excerpts from "Still No Miracles Needed"
www.landclimate.org/ccs-no-mirac... @landclimate.bsky.social
Explosions reported in Iran.
Well, that was predictable.
Wish it would help the Iranian people to be able to lead a better life. Ugh.
Well, that was predictable.
Wish it would help the Iranian people to be able to lead a better life. Ugh.
January 31, 2026 at 2:23 PM
Explosions reported in Iran.
Well, that was predictable.
Wish it would help the Iranian people to be able to lead a better life. Ugh.
Well, that was predictable.
Wish it would help the Iranian people to be able to lead a better life. Ugh.
Well, this seems fitting to repost. Dystopian/near future novels always seem to be fitting, with the predictions made..., scary.
January 31, 2026 at 1:42 PM
Well, this seems fitting to repost. Dystopian/near future novels always seem to be fitting, with the predictions made..., scary.
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Heavy rain in the Democratic Republic of Congo leads to the collapse of mines used to extract coltan - used in phones, computers and aircraft engines.
More than 200 killed after landslide hits miners extracting key smartphone mineral
More than 200 killed after landslide hits miners extracting key smartphone mineral
More than 200 people have been reported dead after a landslide hit coltan mines in the Democratic Republic of Congo.
news.sky.com
January 31, 2026 at 10:41 AM
Heavy rain in the Democratic Republic of Congo leads to the collapse of mines used to extract coltan - used in phones, computers and aircraft engines.
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Syrian government and Kurdish forces reach truce agreement
Syrian government and Kurdish forces reach truce agreement
Milestone appears to resolve escalating tensions over the question of Kurdish autonomy in north-east Syria
The Syrian government and Kurdish-led forces have reached an agreement to extend a fragile ceasefire into a permanent truce, laying a framework for integrating Kurdish forces into the state and ending nearly a month of fighting.
The agreement on Friday appeared to resolve escalating tensions between the two sides over the question of Kurdish autonomy in north-east Syria and paved a way for the Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) to join Syria’s new army through negotiations, rather than battle. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 3:06 PM
Syrian government and Kurdish forces reach truce agreement
In response to the new cabinet's plans, a reference that probably only Dutchies will get:
"Well, "Stach" (Rob Jetten). It's starting to look more and more like a cabinet of collaborators, with Katoren's ministers back in power."
Jan Terlouw is turning in his grave. Deeply, deeply disappointing.
"Well, "Stach" (Rob Jetten). It's starting to look more and more like a cabinet of collaborators, with Katoren's ministers back in power."
Jan Terlouw is turning in his grave. Deeply, deeply disappointing.
Next Dutch gov’t will be a “cabinet of collaboration”: Jetten www.dutchnews.nl?p=262956
Next Dutch gov’t will be a “cabinet of collaboration”: Jetten
www.dutchnews.nl
January 30, 2026 at 1:55 PM
In response to the new cabinet's plans, a reference that probably only Dutchies will get:
"Well, "Stach" (Rob Jetten). It's starting to look more and more like a cabinet of collaborators, with Katoren's ministers back in power."
Jan Terlouw is turning in his grave. Deeply, deeply disappointing.
"Well, "Stach" (Rob Jetten). It's starting to look more and more like a cabinet of collaborators, with Katoren's ministers back in power."
Jan Terlouw is turning in his grave. Deeply, deeply disappointing.
I'm sure I've said this before, but I hate the international pokergame where everybody is cheating.
On Polymarket, ‘privileged’ users made millions betting on war strikes and diplomatic strategy. What did they know beforehand? www.theguardian.com/society/ng-i...
On Polymarket, ‘privileged’ users made millions betting on war strikes and diplomatic strategy. What did they know beforehand?
The prediction market’s disciples and CEO believe its an unbiased way of knowing the future. But experts warn users could reshape the world to win big
www.theguardian.com
January 30, 2026 at 1:08 PM
I'm sure I've said this before, but I hate the international pokergame where everybody is cheating.
Although many symbols were known to me, this summary about context is very (and scary) enlightening.
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January 30, 2026 at 11:37 AM
Although many symbols were known to me, this summary about context is very (and scary) enlightening.
Please tell me why, the good ones have to die. 😭
Shirley Raines, a social media creator known for feeding and caring for homeless people, has died at 58, according to her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz.
TikTok star Shirley Raines, known for bringing meals and respect to people on Skid Row, dies at 58
Shirley Raines, a social media creator known for feeding and caring for homeless people, has died at 58, according to her organization Beauty 2 The Streetz.
bit.ly
January 29, 2026 at 10:05 PM
Please tell me why, the good ones have to die. 😭
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Will you enjoy reading a short article about how well off we are? A lot of people won’t. Still, I hope you do, even if only out of solidarity with those around the world who are struggling.
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Count your lucky cards
"All I want is a room somewhere."
mopolis.substack.com
January 20, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Will you enjoy reading a short article about how well off we are? A lot of people won’t. Still, I hope you do, even if only out of solidarity with those around the world who are struggling.
mopolis.substack.com/p/count-your...
mopolis.substack.com/p/count-your...
Although this might seem tempting, please remember, there is no planet B within our reach. Also..., -70 seems a bit chilly anyway.
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
A potentially habitable new planet has been discovered 146 light-years away – but it may be -70C
The Earth-size planet HD 137010 b has a ‘50% chance of residing in the habitable zone’ of its sun-like star, scientists say
www.theguardian.com
January 29, 2026 at 9:55 AM
Although this might seem tempting, please remember, there is no planet B within our reach. Also..., -70 seems a bit chilly anyway.
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...
www.theguardian.com/science/2026...