@stephvbothmer.bsky.social
science and arts: my love - my rock.
biologist in another life.
evidence-based practice is not green, woke, or leftist - democracy depends on data literacy.
fucking optimist, because we have solutions.
biologist in another life.
evidence-based practice is not green, woke, or leftist - democracy depends on data literacy.
fucking optimist, because we have solutions.
Pinned
2025: 7 of 9 boundaries crossed
Climate change
Novel entities
Modification of biogeochemical flows
Freshwater change
Land system change
Biosphere integrity
Ocean acidification
not (yet) crossed:
Stratospheric ozone depletion
Atmospheric aerosol loading
www.stockholmresilience.org/research/pla...
Climate change
Novel entities
Modification of biogeochemical flows
Freshwater change
Land system change
Biosphere integrity
Ocean acidification
not (yet) crossed:
Stratospheric ozone depletion
Atmospheric aerosol loading
www.stockholmresilience.org/research/pla...
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The guy who owns Amazon shutting down the books section of the Washington Post is beyond parody
WaPo also closing Books section and downsizing International and Metro sections
February 4, 2026 at 2:05 PM
The guy who owns Amazon shutting down the books section of the Washington Post is beyond parody
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Rosa Parks was born #OTD in 1913.
She was arrested (1955) for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person (the law when a bus was full).
This sparked the Montgomery bus system boycott & led to the 1956 SCOTUS decision banning segregation on public transportation. #CivilRights #BHM
She was arrested (1955) for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person (the law when a bus was full).
This sparked the Montgomery bus system boycott & led to the 1956 SCOTUS decision banning segregation on public transportation. #CivilRights #BHM
February 4, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Rosa Parks was born #OTD in 1913.
She was arrested (1955) for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person (the law when a bus was full).
This sparked the Montgomery bus system boycott & led to the 1956 SCOTUS decision banning segregation on public transportation. #CivilRights #BHM
She was arrested (1955) for refusing to give up her seat on a bus to a white person (the law when a bus was full).
This sparked the Montgomery bus system boycott & led to the 1956 SCOTUS decision banning segregation on public transportation. #CivilRights #BHM
🚨🚨Given current situation and with the sharply deteriorating situation in #trumpland, I think it is unwise, imprudent and just a very bad idea for the EU to go ahead with plans to grant #US border authorities unprecedented access to Europeans’ data. 🧵
www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
www.politico.eu/article/eu-m...
EU plan to share data with US border force sparks surveillance fears
Washington is demanding access to sensitive data as ICE heightens fears in Europe.
www.politico.eu
February 4, 2026 at 3:30 PM
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Bhattacharya tries to worm his way out of *gasp* telling the truth.
RFK Jr.'s HHS is allergic to evidence: it shouldn't take a Senate hearing under oath for Americans to get accurate public health information — especially when lives are on the line.
RFK Jr.'s HHS is allergic to evidence: it shouldn't take a Senate hearing under oath for Americans to get accurate public health information — especially when lives are on the line.
February 4, 2026 at 3:25 PM
Bhattacharya tries to worm his way out of *gasp* telling the truth.
RFK Jr.'s HHS is allergic to evidence: it shouldn't take a Senate hearing under oath for Americans to get accurate public health information — especially when lives are on the line.
RFK Jr.'s HHS is allergic to evidence: it shouldn't take a Senate hearing under oath for Americans to get accurate public health information — especially when lives are on the line.
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Oil-rich Saudi Arabia as a battery storage powerhouse? Never going to happen many have thought.
Yet new data shows Saudi Arabia has gone from zero grid-scale batteries in 2024 to one of the world’s top deployers in 2025, adding almost 3 GW in a single year and commissioning a 7.8 GWh mega-project.
Yet new data shows Saudi Arabia has gone from zero grid-scale batteries in 2024 to one of the world’s top deployers in 2025, adding almost 3 GW in a single year and commissioning a 7.8 GWh mega-project.
February 4, 2026 at 9:50 AM
Oil-rich Saudi Arabia as a battery storage powerhouse? Never going to happen many have thought.
Yet new data shows Saudi Arabia has gone from zero grid-scale batteries in 2024 to one of the world’s top deployers in 2025, adding almost 3 GW in a single year and commissioning a 7.8 GWh mega-project.
Yet new data shows Saudi Arabia has gone from zero grid-scale batteries in 2024 to one of the world’s top deployers in 2025, adding almost 3 GW in a single year and commissioning a 7.8 GWh mega-project.
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"The planned hyperscale facilities of north and west Texas, if fully built out, could be among the largest emissions sources in both the country and the world, Bird said"
“I’d be hard-pressed to think of a bigger emitter"
“I’d be hard-pressed to think of a bigger emitter"
Huge Texas data centers will get their own gas power plants
The developer of one project, in Pecos County, calls it the largest power project in the U.S. Data centers are sparking a surge of gas power plant construction in Texas.
www.texastribune.org
February 4, 2026 at 2:37 PM
"The planned hyperscale facilities of north and west Texas, if fully built out, could be among the largest emissions sources in both the country and the world, Bird said"
“I’d be hard-pressed to think of a bigger emitter"
“I’d be hard-pressed to think of a bigger emitter"
over 800 flying foxes died in this colony alone.
the bats start dying at 42°c, australia faced 50°c
we are bringing irreparable damage to our ecosystems everywhere
the bats start dying at 42°c, australia faced 50°c
we are bringing irreparable damage to our ecosystems everywhere
More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats #Climate
More than 80% of flying fox colony wiped out as January heatwaves kill thousands of bats
Only 180 bats survived intense heat in South Australian town, including 34 babies that carers say face months of recovery
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 2:38 PM
over 800 flying foxes died in this colony alone.
the bats start dying at 42°c, australia faced 50°c
we are bringing irreparable damage to our ecosystems everywhere
the bats start dying at 42°c, australia faced 50°c
we are bringing irreparable damage to our ecosystems everywhere
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Was die EU-Kommission hier (Hand in Hand mit dem Chef der größten Fraktion im EU-Parlament, Manfred Weber) durchdrückt, ist die Vernichtung von Milliardenwerten im Aufbau der Cleantech-Industrie & das Absägen von Klimazielen.
Alle Firmen, die investiert haben, werden vor den Kopf gestoßen.
Alle Firmen, die investiert haben, werden vor den Kopf gestoßen.
February 4, 2026 at 11:33 AM
Was die EU-Kommission hier (Hand in Hand mit dem Chef der größten Fraktion im EU-Parlament, Manfred Weber) durchdrückt, ist die Vernichtung von Milliardenwerten im Aufbau der Cleantech-Industrie & das Absägen von Klimazielen.
Alle Firmen, die investiert haben, werden vor den Kopf gestoßen.
Alle Firmen, die investiert haben, werden vor den Kopf gestoßen.
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Ein Paukenschlag:
Bekämpfung schädlicher Algorithmen; striktere Strafverfolgung bei Grok, TikTok, Instagram; uvm.
Und das alles schon ab nächster Woche.
Spanien macht vor, wie aus den Sonntagsreden über digitale Souveränität Taten folgen. 🇩🇪 & 🇪🇺 sollten sich ein Beispiel nehmen.
Bekämpfung schädlicher Algorithmen; striktere Strafverfolgung bei Grok, TikTok, Instagram; uvm.
Und das alles schon ab nächster Woche.
Spanien macht vor, wie aus den Sonntagsreden über digitale Souveränität Taten folgen. 🇩🇪 & 🇪🇺 sollten sich ein Beispiel nehmen.
February 4, 2026 at 12:04 PM
Ein Paukenschlag:
Bekämpfung schädlicher Algorithmen; striktere Strafverfolgung bei Grok, TikTok, Instagram; uvm.
Und das alles schon ab nächster Woche.
Spanien macht vor, wie aus den Sonntagsreden über digitale Souveränität Taten folgen. 🇩🇪 & 🇪🇺 sollten sich ein Beispiel nehmen.
Bekämpfung schädlicher Algorithmen; striktere Strafverfolgung bei Grok, TikTok, Instagram; uvm.
Und das alles schon ab nächster Woche.
Spanien macht vor, wie aus den Sonntagsreden über digitale Souveränität Taten folgen. 🇩🇪 & 🇪🇺 sollten sich ein Beispiel nehmen.
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“With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for ‘the positive affirmation of peace.’”
— The Nation
— The Nation
February 3, 2026 at 6:05 AM
“With their resistance to violent authoritarianism, the people of Minneapolis have renewed the spirit of Dr. King’s call for ‘the positive affirmation of peace.’”
— The Nation
— The Nation
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Die EU entkernt ihre Klimapolitik weiter
www.handelsblatt.com/politik/inte...
www.handelsblatt.com/politik/inte...
Emissionen: EU will kostenlose Zertifikate um Jahre verlängern
Die EU schwächt laut Handelsblatt-Informationen ihr wichtigstes Klimaschutzinstrument ab. Vor allem energieintensive Unternehmen hatten darauf gepocht.
www.handelsblatt.com
February 3, 2026 at 9:26 PM
Die EU entkernt ihre Klimapolitik weiter
www.handelsblatt.com/politik/inte...
www.handelsblatt.com/politik/inte...
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This isn’t about awards it’s about the idea that ordinary people, standing together, can push back against fear, defend their neighbors, and demand accountability from those in power. That’s how democratic values stay alive!
February 4, 2026 at 4:14 AM
This isn’t about awards it’s about the idea that ordinary people, standing together, can push back against fear, defend their neighbors, and demand accountability from those in power. That’s how democratic values stay alive!
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Major health risks linked to plastics emissions set to soar by 2040
New study has highlighted the extensive health issues associated with plastics.. again driven by greenhouse gases, air pollutants and toxic chemicals released throughout its lifecycle
www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
New study has highlighted the extensive health issues associated with plastics.. again driven by greenhouse gases, air pollutants and toxic chemicals released throughout its lifecycle
www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
Major health risks linked to plastics emissions set to soar by 2040
A new study has highlighted the extensive health issues associated with plastics
www.independent.co.uk
February 4, 2026 at 6:29 AM
Major health risks linked to plastics emissions set to soar by 2040
New study has highlighted the extensive health issues associated with plastics.. again driven by greenhouse gases, air pollutants and toxic chemicals released throughout its lifecycle
www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
New study has highlighted the extensive health issues associated with plastics.. again driven by greenhouse gases, air pollutants and toxic chemicals released throughout its lifecycle
www.independent.co.uk/news/science...
tipping point means not easily to stop and for practical effect impossible to reverse, no matter the amount of money and effort.
we’ve done it again.
#cr41w #tippingpoint #climatecrisis #forest
we’ve done it again.
#cr41w #tippingpoint #climatecrisis #forest
This research paper is the first time that a tipping point of a switch from a carbon sink to a carbon emission source in tropical rainforests has been identified clearly – not just for one year but for the last 20 years. Cause is a change in the local climate. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Australian tropical rainforest trees switch in world first from carbon sink to emissions source
Researchers say carbon emissions change in Queensland tropical rainforests may have global climate implications
www.theguardian.com
February 4, 2026 at 6:13 AM
tipping point means not easily to stop and for practical effect impossible to reverse, no matter the amount of money and effort.
we’ve done it again.
#cr41w #tippingpoint #climatecrisis #forest
we’ve done it again.
#cr41w #tippingpoint #climatecrisis #forest
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Sehr gut, dass Florian Hager endlich mit dem Phantom "Neutralität" aufräumt: "Das Wort kommt in der Beschreibung des Auftrags der Sender gar nicht vor. Dort stehen die Worte Objektivität und Überparteilichkeit."
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
Florian Hager: HR-Intendant weist Klöckners Kritik an Öffentlich-Rechtlichen zurück
Der ARD-Vorsitzende Hager hat die Kritik von Bundestagspräsidentin Klöckner als "steile These" abgewiesen. Diese treffe im digitalen Zeitalter "nicht mehr den Punkt".
www.zeit.de
February 3, 2026 at 9:11 AM
Sehr gut, dass Florian Hager endlich mit dem Phantom "Neutralität" aufräumt: "Das Wort kommt in der Beschreibung des Auftrags der Sender gar nicht vor. Dort stehen die Worte Objektivität und Überparteilichkeit."
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
www.zeit.de/politik/deut...
timeline cleanse
February 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
timeline cleanse
europe, we’ve got to talk
February 3, 2026 at 1:12 PM
europe, we’ve got to talk
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"Canada cannot claim to defend human rights while exporting armoured vehicles that will be used to terrorize communities”: @greenpeaceca.bsky.social calls on MPs to halt export of armoured vehicles to U.S. immigration agency ICE
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
Greenpeace calls on MPs to halt export of armoured vehicles to U.S. immigration agency ICE - Greenpeace Canada
Toronto – Greenpeace activists unveiled a banner saying “No Canadian Arms for ICE” at the Brampton headquarters of the Canadian company that is building armoured vehicles for the U.S. Immigratio...
www.greenpeace.org
February 2, 2026 at 7:37 PM
"Canada cannot claim to defend human rights while exporting armoured vehicles that will be used to terrorize communities”: @greenpeaceca.bsky.social calls on MPs to halt export of armoured vehicles to U.S. immigration agency ICE
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
www.greenpeace.org/canada/en/pr...
another example of how normalised victim blaming’n’framing has become
Cars kill hundreds of people every single year in Ireland. Cause untold carnage. Have destroyed the ability of kids to get anywhere safely. Congest our cities etc. But cyclists are the nightmare. Right got it.
February 3, 2026 at 11:30 AM
another example of how normalised victim blaming’n’framing has become
as the saying goes, “if palantir can’t come to europe, europe must go to palantir”
no handing over biometrical and other data for visa-free status
keep our data safe
no to palantir
#notopalantir
share.greens-efa.eu/s/VZ7ED7F9
no handing over biometrical and other data for visa-free status
keep our data safe
no to palantir
#notopalantir
share.greens-efa.eu/s/VZ7ED7F9
February 3, 2026 at 11:26 AM
as the saying goes, “if palantir can’t come to europe, europe must go to palantir”
no handing over biometrical and other data for visa-free status
keep our data safe
no to palantir
#notopalantir
share.greens-efa.eu/s/VZ7ED7F9
no handing over biometrical and other data for visa-free status
keep our data safe
no to palantir
#notopalantir
share.greens-efa.eu/s/VZ7ED7F9
merz sagt zuverlässig das falsche, zur falschen zeit, im falschen ton.
fast wie ein anti-kompass.
werdet mitglied in einer gewerkschaft!
lua, liga für unbezahlte arbeit, ist die carewerkschaft
lua-carewerkschaft.de
mehr zahlen daten fakten auf luas instagram profil
#lua #care #carewerkschaft
fast wie ein anti-kompass.
werdet mitglied in einer gewerkschaft!
lua, liga für unbezahlte arbeit, ist die carewerkschaft
lua-carewerkschaft.de
mehr zahlen daten fakten auf luas instagram profil
#lua #care #carewerkschaft
February 3, 2026 at 11:12 AM
merz sagt zuverlässig das falsche, zur falschen zeit, im falschen ton.
fast wie ein anti-kompass.
werdet mitglied in einer gewerkschaft!
lua, liga für unbezahlte arbeit, ist die carewerkschaft
lua-carewerkschaft.de
mehr zahlen daten fakten auf luas instagram profil
#lua #care #carewerkschaft
fast wie ein anti-kompass.
werdet mitglied in einer gewerkschaft!
lua, liga für unbezahlte arbeit, ist die carewerkschaft
lua-carewerkschaft.de
mehr zahlen daten fakten auf luas instagram profil
#lua #care #carewerkschaft
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In a normal news environment, we’d be talking about a certain electric car company that just decided to stop making cars and sink all its money into revenge porn.
February 2, 2026 at 10:40 PM
In a normal news environment, we’d be talking about a certain electric car company that just decided to stop making cars and sink all its money into revenge porn.
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“A few days ago, sunspot 4366 didn't exist. Now it is a behemoth almost half the size of the great Carrington sunspot. Rapid growth is making the sunspot unstable. It has unleashed dozens of solar flares in past 24 hours, including a powerful X8-class flare” www.spaceweather.com
SpaceWeather.com -- News and information about meteor showers, solar flares, auroras, and near-Earth asteroids
www.spaceweather.com
February 2, 2026 at 10:58 PM
“A few days ago, sunspot 4366 didn't exist. Now it is a behemoth almost half the size of the great Carrington sunspot. Rapid growth is making the sunspot unstable. It has unleashed dozens of solar flares in past 24 hours, including a powerful X8-class flare” www.spaceweather.com
wenn ein politiker so spricht, ist das eine entscheidung.
wenn medien sprache und aussage ohne einordnung übernehmen, ist das auch eine entscheidung.
es hat einen einfluss darauf, was als “normal“ durchgeht und das ist immer gefährlich für alle anderen.
wenn medien sprache und aussage ohne einordnung übernehmen, ist das auch eine entscheidung.
es hat einen einfluss darauf, was als “normal“ durchgeht und das ist immer gefährlich für alle anderen.
Liebe Medien, "Sozialreformen" ist ein Unwort. Reform hieß mal: Verbesserung, Fortschritt, etwas zum Besseren verändern. Heute ist es Neusprech für Kürzungen, Abbau, Privatisierung. Eure Sprache dreht die Realität um. Ehrlicher wäre: Sozialkürzungen, Leistungsabbau, Entsolidarisierung. Nennt es so.
February 3, 2026 at 9:39 AM
wenn ein politiker so spricht, ist das eine entscheidung.
wenn medien sprache und aussage ohne einordnung übernehmen, ist das auch eine entscheidung.
es hat einen einfluss darauf, was als “normal“ durchgeht und das ist immer gefährlich für alle anderen.
wenn medien sprache und aussage ohne einordnung übernehmen, ist das auch eine entscheidung.
es hat einen einfluss darauf, was als “normal“ durchgeht und das ist immer gefährlich für alle anderen.
all conservative/ far right govts at the same time:
same ideas, same words, same whiny pleading tone as if the workers & caregivers are the unreasonable ones.
here in germany, they accused workers of “the part-time lifestyle”.
every accusation is a confession.
join a union!✊
lua-carewerkschaft.de
same ideas, same words, same whiny pleading tone as if the workers & caregivers are the unreasonable ones.
here in germany, they accused workers of “the part-time lifestyle”.
every accusation is a confession.
join a union!✊
lua-carewerkschaft.de
They want us working earlier and til we die to pay for their tax cuts for the rich. Supervillains.
February 3, 2026 at 9:25 AM
all conservative/ far right govts at the same time:
same ideas, same words, same whiny pleading tone as if the workers & caregivers are the unreasonable ones.
here in germany, they accused workers of “the part-time lifestyle”.
every accusation is a confession.
join a union!✊
lua-carewerkschaft.de
same ideas, same words, same whiny pleading tone as if the workers & caregivers are the unreasonable ones.
here in germany, they accused workers of “the part-time lifestyle”.
every accusation is a confession.
join a union!✊
lua-carewerkschaft.de