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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 1h

#MehrSchwarzmarktWarken
#weedmob

newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 1h

* overly strict, anti-consumer homegrown regulations
* not everybody has the possibility to grow at home
* social distribution of cannabis, like giving away your homegrown cannabis for free, is illegal
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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 1h

The current German government wants to forbid the prescription of #cannabis via telehealth and the shipment of medicinal cannabis. This would force many patients in rural areas back to the black market because of:
* backwards thinking or unaware doctors
* regional foiling of legal Cannabis Clubs

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 8h

The EU decided on one of the most cringe regulations ever. It's not final,but plant-based alternatives to animal foods won't be allowed to be called "burger", "sausage", etc. anymore.
It's not about the consumers, it's about protecting profits of the cruel meat industry.
www.focus.de/finanzen/eu-...

EU-Parlament beschließt Namens-Verbot für Veggie-Produkte

Das Europaparlament hat sich mehrheitlich dafür ausgesprochen, dass vegetarische Fleischersatzprodukte künftig nicht mehr Burger, Schnitzel und Wurst heißen sollen.

www.focus.de

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 1d

Very insightful article about the recent death of rock climber
Balin Miller, including some life-saving lessons that one can apply to all kinds of dangerous situations.
andykirkpatrick.substack.com/p/the-kill-p...

The Kill Pause

Before I start this piece of writing, I need to give some background, as this hasn’t been easy to write, but I felt compelled to write it.

andykirkpatrick.substack.com

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Stacy VanDeveer @stacydvandeveer.bsky.social · 2d

Bullshit. Our best weapons against climate change is mandating the necessary emissions cuts and ending fossil fuel driven corruption

Climate, Ecology, War & More by Dr. Glen Barry, BigEarthData.ai @bigearthdata.bsky.social · 2d

Bill Gates: Our best weapon against climate change is ingenuity
->MIT Technology Review | #ClimateChange | More from BigEarthData.ai

Bill Gates: Our best weapon against climate change is ingenuity

But I don’t think this is a reason to be pessimistic. I see it as cause for optimism, because humans are very good at inventing things. In fact, we’ve already created many tools that are reducing emissions. In just the...

www.technologyreview.com

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 2d

On Wednesday, the EU-parliament will vote on the 'issue' of food naming in the context of replacement products for animal-based foods. According to consumer advocates, there isn't any issue or confusion tho, it's just expensive lobby work by the meat industry. 😠
www.tagesschau.de/wirtschaft/v...

EU-Abstimmung: Darf Fleischersatz als "Burger" bezeichnen werden?

Verbraucherschützer wenden sich gegen ein mögliches Verbot von Bezeichnungen wie "Soja-Schnitzel" für vegane oder vegetarische Produkte. Am Mittwoch wird das Europaparlament darüber abstimmen.

www.tagesschau.de

newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 9d

Simply the best!
youtube.com/shorts/PpydD...

THE JUMP – THE CLIP – THE SCREAM!! JANJA GARNBRET IS A THREE TIME WORLD CHAMPION IN SEOUL!! #Shorts

YouTube video by International Federation of Sport Climbing

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 11d

Brilliantly edited with content most important for our future!
The video is quiet lengthy but very engaging and to the point, with expert analysis instead of AI slob.
Thanks for your work @simonoxfphys.com 👏
#ClimateChange #Science #ClimateCatastrophe
www.youtube.com/watch?v=FKtC...

Should lying about climate change be illegal?

YouTube video by Simon Clark

www.youtube.com

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Michael E. Mann @michaelemann.bsky.social · 20d

The concluding paragraph of #ScienceUnderSiege
(www.hachettebookgroup.com/titles/micha...)

And so we choose to do battle against the forces of darkness,
#ghting back against a malevolent movement that represents all that
is bad in the world— fascism, authoritarianism, racism, misogyny,
and bigotry— a movement that uses antiscienti#c disinformation as
its preferred weapon. We do this not because our success is guaranteed.
Given the forces mobilized against us, we are clearly the underdog.
And no white wizard will come to our rescue. But we have truth
and justice on our side. And the stakes simply couldn’t be greater. We
#ght for a livable planet, for us, our children, and future generations.
Because it’s worth #ghting for.8

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 27d

"A nationalist will say that 'it can't happen here', which is the first step toward disaster. A patriot says that it could happen here, but that we will stop it."

newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 27d

This has to be one of the most important books of our time.
@timothysnyder.bsky.social teaches us through historical analysis and accounts, alongside a beautiful and haunting illustration by Nora Krug, how not to fall into the traps of those embracing tyranny and authoritarianism.

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Prospect Magazine @prospectmagazine.co.uk · 28d

There’s nothing traditional about a “tradwife”, writes Victoria Bateman. “Women have always been at the heart of the economy, doing everything from building pyramids to mining coal and brewing beer.”

Why tradwives aren’t trad

The housewife is a Victorian invention. History shows us women’s true economic power

www.prospectmagazine.co.uk

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · 28d

Women in power are incredibly important and change the world for the greater good of humanity.
Congratulations to the honourable @albaerbock.bsky.social on her new role as President of the General Assembly. 🕊️🫶
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7qfm...

New President of the General Assembly on her mandate - Media Stakeout | United nations

YouTube video by United Nations

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · Sep 7

Left: Black Lebanon (Super Sativa Seed Club)
Right: Pink Paletas (Karma Genetics)
Day 64 of flowering. Harvest soon, the Pink Paletas is almost over-ripe.
#cannabis #homegrown #legalizeIt #weedmob

Black Lebanon flower turning black. Huge, open bud structure.

Pink Paletas flower turning pink with a smaller but heavy and dense bud structure. Almost over-ripe, gotta harvest soon.

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David Ho @davidho.bsky.social · Aug 29

It's depressing that often when you look up an animal online, the first results you find are ways to eat it.

George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · Aug 28

This week's column. The details will make you gasp and rage. This massive desecration of nature is almost unbelievable, but it is happening in the UK right now.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

Bluefin tuna are miraculously returning to UK shores – only to be tormented for ‘sport’ | George Monbiot

A tournament in Cornwall will pit anglers against these magnificent creatures, as part of a rising trend for so-called ‘sportfishing’, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

www.theguardian.com

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · Aug 28

Humanity must stop burning fossil fuels as quickly as possible, while safeguarding a just and efficient global transition.
Human-caused climate change is very expensive and very dangerous!
Great and important video by @pbs.org featuring @hausfath.bsky.social 👍
www.youtube.com/watch?v=GMf3...

Economists and Scientists DEEPLY DISAGREE About the Cost of Climate Change

YouTube video by PBS Terra

www.youtube.com

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · Aug 26

Black Lebanon (Super Sativa Seed Club)
Slowly changing its color 8 weeks into flowering.
A treat for the eyes and the mind. 🍃🌬️
#gardening #indoor #homegrown #cannabis #legalize

Cannabis plant grown from seed. Big, open bud structure. leafs slowly turning black on the tips. (not burnt)

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · Aug 25

After reading another article, I see you call for a lowering in the numbers of legal plants we can grow.
Why? So that, if we run out of cannabis for personal consumption, we shall go to the black market?
This does sound logical - if you want to strengthen the criminal gangs - otherwise it's chicane!

newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · Aug 25

An important question that should be asked: Is it really bad that consumers don't use the black market anymore and instead get their cannabis from trusted and highly regulated sources like the medical industry? I highly doubt there are shortages for patients, the market will just import more.

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · Aug 25

This comment is a response to the criticism aimed at the cannabis legalization in this recent Tagesschau article:
www.tagesschau.de/inland/innen...

Jugendschutz: Suchtbeauftragter Streeck will Altersgrenze für Social Media

Bis zu sechs Stunden Medienkonsum täglich: Der Suchtbeauftragte Streeck spricht von einer "Verhaltenssucht" bei Minderjährigen und fordert eine Altersbegrenzung zur Nutzung von Social Media. Kritik üb...

www.tagesschau.de

newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · Aug 25

Dear @hendrikstreeck.bsky.social the rising abuse of cannabis prescriptions could have easily been avoided, if the promised specialist shops ("Fachgeschäfte") would be there already.
Please encourage your party to take this important step towards consumers health.
www.swissinfo.ch/eng/demograp....

Basel cannabis study reports improvements in smokers' mental health

After two years, a legal recreational cannabis study known as "Weedcare", carried out in Basel in northwestern Switzerland, has been given a positive assessment.

www.swissinfo.ch

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newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · Aug 22

Women's rights are under siege all around the world, often with the help of religions!
In Turkey the state religious authority pushes for sermons that interpret the Quran in a very strict way. This prepares the public for a push towards the denial of women's rights.
www.tagesschau.de/ausland/euro...

Frauenrechte im Visier der türkischen Religionsbehörde

Bereitet die Religionsbehörde Diyanet die Islamisierung der Türkei vor? Seit Wochen lässt sie in Predigten eine extrem strenge Auslegung des Korans verkünden. Besonders ihre jüngsten Aufrufe gegen Fra...

www.tagesschau.de

newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · Aug 13

They have lost their minds.🧠
It's horrific to see the cacophony of anti-trans rhetoric from the far-right creeping into and influencing the public.📣
It's always some minority they bash on, instead of focusing on real problems like climate change or wealth inequality.🤦‍♂️
www.nbcnews.com/nbc-out/out-...

Minnesota teen says server forced her to prove her gender in restaurant bathroom

The 18-year-old high school student said she unzipped her hoodie to show she had breasts after a Buffalo Wild Wings server didn't believe she is a woman.

www.nbcnews.com

newbit.bsky.social @newbit.bsky.social · Aug 8

Dear EU-citizens,
please sign this petition:
"We call on the European Commission to foster equitable, timely, affordable, safe, and legal access to innovative psychedelic-assisted therapies."
Thanks!
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European Citizens' Initiative

Give your support !

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