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Big Oil is selling the promise of “low-carbon data centers” using carbon capture, reports @emdashsanders.bsky.social.
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
Exxon’s new greenwashing ploy
The oil giant claims it can eliminate more than 90 percent of emissions from gas-powered AI facilities. Critics say that’s nonsense.
www.exxonknews.org
December 18, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Big Oil is selling the promise of “low-carbon data centers” using carbon capture, reports @emdashsanders.bsky.social.
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
But these plans could "easily transform into a sprawling build-out of high-polluting methane gas infrastructure" with lasting impacts to "the climate and communities nearby."
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Need something to feel good about? I sure do. Here are 7 fantastic science stores from 2025. Science will continue, even if The Regime tries to kill it at home. #Science 🧪
Seven feel-good science stories to restore your faith in 2025
Immense progress in gene editing, drug discovery and conservation are just some of the reasons to be cheerful about 2025.
www.nature.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:15 AM
Need something to feel good about? I sure do. Here are 7 fantastic science stores from 2025. Science will continue, even if The Regime tries to kill it at home. #Science 🧪
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“The government will establish a national gun buyback scheme to purchase surplus, newly banned and illegal firearms – the largest buyback since the Howard government initiated one in 1996,” the Australian PM said.
Follow live updates at theguardian.com
📷: Dominic Giannini/AAP
Follow live updates at theguardian.com
📷: Dominic Giannini/AAP
December 19, 2025 at 12:34 AM
“The government will establish a national gun buyback scheme to purchase surplus, newly banned and illegal firearms – the largest buyback since the Howard government initiated one in 1996,” the Australian PM said.
Follow live updates at theguardian.com
📷: Dominic Giannini/AAP
Follow live updates at theguardian.com
📷: Dominic Giannini/AAP
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In Illinois, ICE agents have been documented swapping license plates to hide their identity. Under Illinois law, this constitutes a Class A misdemeanor.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
December 19, 2025 at 4:51 AM
In Illinois, ICE agents have been documented swapping license plates to hide their identity. Under Illinois law, this constitutes a Class A misdemeanor.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
The state has made clear that this law will be enforced. Federal agents are not exempt from Illinois vehicle and registration statutes.
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NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Where Was My Generic Prescription Drug Made? - Rx Inspector - ProPublica
The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead. Use information on your prescription label to locate the factory and see inspection reports.
projects.propublica.org
December 18, 2025 at 3:05 PM
NEW: The FDA won’t tell Americans where their generic drugs are made, so ProPublica did it instead.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
Use information from your prescription label to locate the factory and see if the plant has a history of inspection violations.
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We've got a new group of Verge articles that are completely free to read (today only)!
First up, from @sesmith.lol: The internet is forever. But also, it isn’t. What happens to our culture when websites start to vanish at random?
First up, from @sesmith.lol: The internet is forever. But also, it isn’t. What happens to our culture when websites start to vanish at random?
What happens when the internet disappears?
Huge swaths of the web are vanishing. What does that do to our culture?
www.theverge.com
December 18, 2025 at 5:46 PM
We've got a new group of Verge articles that are completely free to read (today only)!
First up, from @sesmith.lol: The internet is forever. But also, it isn’t. What happens to our culture when websites start to vanish at random?
First up, from @sesmith.lol: The internet is forever. But also, it isn’t. What happens to our culture when websites start to vanish at random?
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Despite many states imposing sweeping abortion bans after Dobbs, more Americans are having abortions, not fewer. Virtual consultations and prompt delivery of pills by mail allow people in all 50 states to access abortion care from the privacy of their homes for $150 or less.
Abortion Continues to Increase in 2025 as Telehealth Expands, Especially in States with Bans and Restrictions
The latest #WeCount report finds that abortion access is growing as patients turn to telehealth abortion pills and shield law providers.
msmagazine.com
December 19, 2025 at 2:59 AM
Despite many states imposing sweeping abortion bans after Dobbs, more Americans are having abortions, not fewer. Virtual consultations and prompt delivery of pills by mail allow people in all 50 states to access abortion care from the privacy of their homes for $150 or less.
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FYI Petfinder has recently changed policies for searches on out of town pets, which is drastically shifting the abilities of small rescues in Texas to move dogs out of Texas to adopters in other parts of the country. If you've adopted from a small rescue, please amplify their rescue work.
December 18, 2025 at 4:02 AM
FYI Petfinder has recently changed policies for searches on out of town pets, which is drastically shifting the abilities of small rescues in Texas to move dogs out of Texas to adopters in other parts of the country. If you've adopted from a small rescue, please amplify their rescue work.
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‘You felt their presence’: Boris and Sofia Gurman, couple who attempted to stop Bondi shooters, farewelled at emotional funeral
‘You felt their presence’: Boris and Sofia Gurman, couple who attempted to stop Bondi shooters, farewelled at emotional funeral
Rabbi Yehoram Ulman told mourners that because of their courage there would be a seperate ‘place in heaven’ reserved for the couple
Boris and Sofia Gurman, a local couple who were killed in the Bondi terrorist attack after trying to stop one of the gunmen, have been remembered as hardworking, loving and brave at their funeral service in Sydney’s east.
Dozens of people, including politicians and senior members of the Jewish community, gathered at the Chevra Kadisha in Woollahra on Friday morning to farewell Boris, 69, and Sofia, 61, who died in each other’s arms on Sunday. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 19, 2025 at 4:21 AM
‘You felt their presence’: Boris and Sofia Gurman, couple who attempted to stop Bondi shooters, farewelled at emotional funeral
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We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” ― James Baldwin
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
December 18, 2025 at 1:42 AM
We can disagree and still love each other unless your disagreement is rooted in my oppression and denial of my humanity and right to exist.” ― James Baldwin
Pic of the day
#photography
Pic of the day
#photography
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This is an important read by a researcher who has investigated the many deceptive and harmful practices of unregulated pregnancy centers in the US. It's astounding what these fake clinics are allowed to get away with.
Supreme Court case about ‘crisis pregnancy centers’ highlights debate over truthful advertising standards
There are some 2,500 of these centers across the United States. Many are located within a mile of an abortion provider.
theconversation.com
December 18, 2025 at 3:26 AM
This is an important read by a researcher who has investigated the many deceptive and harmful practices of unregulated pregnancy centers in the US. It's astounding what these fake clinics are allowed to get away with.
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In 2024 alone Scotland’s surplus electricity trade was worth between £2 and £3bn talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/18/i...
In 2024 alone Scotland’s surplus electricity trade was worth between £2 and £3bn
Professor John Robertson OBA From Energy Statistics for Scotland – Q3 2025 published yesterday the above and: Total electricity consumption in Scotland in 2024 was 21.7 TWh. This is down 26.6% from…
talkingupscotlandtwo.com
December 18, 2025 at 10:54 PM
In 2024 alone Scotland’s surplus electricity trade was worth between £2 and £3bn talkingupscotlandtwo.com/2025/12/18/i...
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A huge thank you for all your generosity, from our Editor-in-chief Misha Ketchell.
December 19, 2025 at 4:32 AM
A huge thank you for all your generosity, from our Editor-in-chief Misha Ketchell.
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The stepfather of Tatiana Dokhotaru, killed by her ex-partner Danny Zayat, tells a court of her remarkable courage ahead of Zayat's sentencing.
Family of Sydney woman describe her DV killer as 'degenerate'
The stepfather of Tatiana Dokhotaru, killed by her ex-partner Danny Zayat, tells a court of her remarkable courage ahead of Zayat's sentencing.
www.abc.net.au
December 19, 2025 at 4:38 AM
The stepfather of Tatiana Dokhotaru, killed by her ex-partner Danny Zayat, tells a court of her remarkable courage ahead of Zayat's sentencing.
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It's been nearly a month and they still haven't released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
December 18, 2025 at 7:04 PM
It's been nearly a month and they still haven't released the Epstein files because withholding exculpatory evidence is clearly what you do when you're "innocent."
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Tomorrow is the Epstein file release day. Reports are the DOJ is still redacting documents as of tonight, so expectations for tomorrow remain low.
December 18, 2025 at 11:23 PM
Tomorrow is the Epstein file release day. Reports are the DOJ is still redacting documents as of tonight, so expectations for tomorrow remain low.
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QUESTIONS FOR GEORGIE!
What difference does animal advocacy make in Parliament?
Real reform.
✔️ Family violence laws that better protect pets
✔️ Challenging cruelty in greyhound racing
✔️ Shifting culture, policy, and public conversation
Join: vic.animaljusticeparty.org/membership
#SpringSt #AusPol
What difference does animal advocacy make in Parliament?
Real reform.
✔️ Family violence laws that better protect pets
✔️ Challenging cruelty in greyhound racing
✔️ Shifting culture, policy, and public conversation
Join: vic.animaljusticeparty.org/membership
#SpringSt #AusPol
December 19, 2025 at 3:22 AM
QUESTIONS FOR GEORGIE!
What difference does animal advocacy make in Parliament?
Real reform.
✔️ Family violence laws that better protect pets
✔️ Challenging cruelty in greyhound racing
✔️ Shifting culture, policy, and public conversation
Join: vic.animaljusticeparty.org/membership
#SpringSt #AusPol
What difference does animal advocacy make in Parliament?
Real reform.
✔️ Family violence laws that better protect pets
✔️ Challenging cruelty in greyhound racing
✔️ Shifting culture, policy, and public conversation
Join: vic.animaljusticeparty.org/membership
#SpringSt #AusPol
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SBS News in Easy English 19 December 2025
www.sbs.com.au
December 19, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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