ChrisRauchle
@chrisrauchle.bsky.social
Project manager, gay husband and foxie dad living in Green Square, Sydney on Gadigal land in the Eora Nation
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In swap from fossil fuels to PV/ EVs/ clean tech, global total materials demand falls! 🤯
Using renewables means the world needs less materials
Even EVs
~250kg extra metals in BEV
VS
~35kg in ICE vehicle
VS
ICE car uses >20t lifetime fuel that's extracted, refined, burned
VS recyclable battery
Using renewables means the world needs less materials
Even EVs
~250kg extra metals in BEV
VS
~35kg in ICE vehicle
VS
ICE car uses >20t lifetime fuel that's extracted, refined, burned
VS recyclable battery
February 11, 2026 at 3:12 AM
In swap from fossil fuels to PV/ EVs/ clean tech, global total materials demand falls! 🤯
Using renewables means the world needs less materials
Even EVs
~250kg extra metals in BEV
VS
~35kg in ICE vehicle
VS
ICE car uses >20t lifetime fuel that's extracted, refined, burned
VS recyclable battery
Using renewables means the world needs less materials
Even EVs
~250kg extra metals in BEV
VS
~35kg in ICE vehicle
VS
ICE car uses >20t lifetime fuel that's extracted, refined, burned
VS recyclable battery
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Australia feels very different today
I let myself believe Minns' lies about the bridge walk protest were grandstanding. Now I know he's more of a monster and has changed public life in this country... or so he thinks... unless we are brave and prepared to fight
#auspol
I let myself believe Minns' lies about the bridge walk protest were grandstanding. Now I know he's more of a monster and has changed public life in this country... or so he thinks... unless we are brave and prepared to fight
#auspol
February 10, 2026 at 6:01 AM
Australia feels very different today
I let myself believe Minns' lies about the bridge walk protest were grandstanding. Now I know he's more of a monster and has changed public life in this country... or so he thinks... unless we are brave and prepared to fight
#auspol
I let myself believe Minns' lies about the bridge walk protest were grandstanding. Now I know he's more of a monster and has changed public life in this country... or so he thinks... unless we are brave and prepared to fight
#auspol
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This grassroots work has been ongoing, and has always directly called out the colonialism that has killed thousands of people.
It is one of the most important energy justice fights of our time. Read the history behind Bad Bunny's symbolic halftime show: earthjustice.org/feature/puer...
It is one of the most important energy justice fights of our time. Read the history behind Bad Bunny's symbolic halftime show: earthjustice.org/feature/puer...
Island in the Sun
Organizers in Puerto Rico say moving to solar power could break colonial ties.
earthjustice.org
February 9, 2026 at 2:35 AM
This grassroots work has been ongoing, and has always directly called out the colonialism that has killed thousands of people.
It is one of the most important energy justice fights of our time. Read the history behind Bad Bunny's symbolic halftime show: earthjustice.org/feature/puer...
It is one of the most important energy justice fights of our time. Read the history behind Bad Bunny's symbolic halftime show: earthjustice.org/feature/puer...
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Just so we are clear, the #EpsteinFiles Clive Palmer revelations are an indication of TREASON.
If true, Clive Palmer engaged in misinformation of Australian citizens in an attempt to impact an election on behalf of the interests of a foreign nation.
Aust Fed Police, over to you.
If true, Clive Palmer engaged in misinformation of Australian citizens in an attempt to impact an election on behalf of the interests of a foreign nation.
Aust Fed Police, over to you.
February 1, 2026 at 8:53 PM
Just so we are clear, the #EpsteinFiles Clive Palmer revelations are an indication of TREASON.
If true, Clive Palmer engaged in misinformation of Australian citizens in an attempt to impact an election on behalf of the interests of a foreign nation.
Aust Fed Police, over to you.
If true, Clive Palmer engaged in misinformation of Australian citizens in an attempt to impact an election on behalf of the interests of a foreign nation.
Aust Fed Police, over to you.
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Clive Palmer as Liberal Party cut out. Who knew?
The billionaire “said all planning and execution of the campaign, which was dominated by anti-China and anti-climate change messages, was carried out in close consultation with then-finance minister Mathias Cormann.”
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
www.smh.com.au/politics/fed...
Palmer admits he spoke to Trump strategist Bannon about 2019 campaign
Palmer, who told the ABC this week he had “never spoken to Bannon”, said on Wednesday he had received a short phone call from the former White House adviser.
www.smh.com.au
February 4, 2026 at 6:18 AM
Clive Palmer as Liberal Party cut out. Who knew?
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Every day
Trump: [says something absolutely horrible]
Media: Why did the president say that
WH: Obviously the president didn't say that
Trump: Yes I did
WH: Ah well nevertheless
Trump: [says something absolutely horrible]
Media: Why did the president say that
WH: Obviously the president didn't say that
Trump: Yes I did
WH: Ah well nevertheless
NEW STORY: Trump admits he was the one who found the video and asked that it be posted from his Truth Social account. Refuses to apologize.
February 7, 2026 at 1:05 AM
Every day
Trump: [says something absolutely horrible]
Media: Why did the president say that
WH: Obviously the president didn't say that
Trump: Yes I did
WH: Ah well nevertheless
Trump: [says something absolutely horrible]
Media: Why did the president say that
WH: Obviously the president didn't say that
Trump: Yes I did
WH: Ah well nevertheless
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Reporter: Will you apologize for that racist video?
Trump: *walks away*
Trump: *walks away*
February 7, 2026 at 12:01 AM
Reporter: Will you apologize for that racist video?
Trump: *walks away*
Trump: *walks away*
He’ll be dead of his multiple comorbidities before then but wouldn’t that be something…
“House Republicans have just created a precedent that allows Congress to compel former presidents to testify under threat of contempt, which can result in charges that may lead to jail time. And Trump could be the next person to be targeted in this way if circumstances change on Capitol Hill.”
James Comer Gives Dems an Unexpected Gift
The House Oversight Committee swung at Clinton but might have hit Trump.
www.thebulwark.com
February 5, 2026 at 8:54 PM
He’ll be dead of his multiple comorbidities before then but wouldn’t that be something…
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I heard one of their standard handmaidens this morning saying there is a feeling that spending needs to be reined in. Welfare, she says. Hospitals. No mention of obscene salaries these people take for doing exactly no work in the public interest.
February 2, 2026 at 3:24 AM
I heard one of their standard handmaidens this morning saying there is a feeling that spending needs to be reined in. Welfare, she says. Hospitals. No mention of obscene salaries these people take for doing exactly no work in the public interest.
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ICE isn’t just targeting the Twin Cities. There’s horror stories in Mankato, Willmar and across Minnesota. Immigration attorneys are still getting hundreds of calls every day from every corner of the state.
ICE out now.
ICE out now.
January 28, 2026 at 7:55 PM
ICE isn’t just targeting the Twin Cities. There’s horror stories in Mankato, Willmar and across Minnesota. Immigration attorneys are still getting hundreds of calls every day from every corner of the state.
ICE out now.
ICE out now.
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OPINION: The people of Minneapolis are responding and resisting in unspeakably brave, radically loving ways that we will speak of for years to come.
religionnews.com/2026/01/25/t...
religionnews.com/2026/01/25/t...
The 'theology of showing up' is making Minneapolis a holy place
(RNS) — The people of Minneapolis, too, are responding and resisting in unspeakably brave, radically loving ways that we will speak of for years to come.
religionnews.com
January 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM
OPINION: The people of Minneapolis are responding and resisting in unspeakably brave, radically loving ways that we will speak of for years to come.
religionnews.com/2026/01/25/t...
religionnews.com/2026/01/25/t...
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How the right wing Atlas Network is shaping your life in Australia, even if you've never heard of it
#AusPol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-2…
#AusPol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-2…
January 25, 2026 at 10:43 PM
How the right wing Atlas Network is shaping your life in Australia, even if you've never heard of it
#AusPol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-2…
#AusPol
www.abc.net.au/news/2026-01-2…
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Even if Bovino gets fired, ICE has to go.
Even if Noem is out, ICE has to go.
Even when Trump leaves office, ICE has to go.
As protests grow and ICE's popularity drops, we may see concessions and leadership changes, like Bovino's departure. ICE still has to go.
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
Even if Noem is out, ICE has to go.
Even when Trump leaves office, ICE has to go.
As protests grow and ICE's popularity drops, we may see concessions and leadership changes, like Bovino's departure. ICE still has to go.
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
Live updates: Top Border Patrol official Bovino expected to leave Minneapolis as Trump sends Homan to the state | CNN
Tom Homan is headed to Minnesota after the fatal shooting of ICU nurse Alex Pretti in an encounter Saturday with federal agents deepened outrage over the Trump administration’s surge, part of its nati...
www.cnn.com
January 27, 2026 at 1:15 AM
Even if Bovino gets fired, ICE has to go.
Even if Noem is out, ICE has to go.
Even when Trump leaves office, ICE has to go.
As protests grow and ICE's popularity drops, we may see concessions and leadership changes, like Bovino's departure. ICE still has to go.
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
Even if Noem is out, ICE has to go.
Even when Trump leaves office, ICE has to go.
As protests grow and ICE's popularity drops, we may see concessions and leadership changes, like Bovino's departure. ICE still has to go.
www.cnn.com/us/live-news...
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I doubt if anyone respects me, but:
1. I've worked in AI on and off since 1985
2. I have a PhD
3. I used to manage an academic department of ~40 AI researchers
4. I've published ~100 articles on it
This AI tech is a con. It's a play for corporations to steal industries, wealth, & governance.
1. I've worked in AI on and off since 1985
2. I have a PhD
3. I used to manage an academic department of ~40 AI researchers
4. I've published ~100 articles on it
This AI tech is a con. It's a play for corporations to steal industries, wealth, & governance.
Calling all the PhDs I know to make monumental annoyances of themselves (and honestly, who better)
January 21, 2026 at 10:08 PM
I doubt if anyone respects me, but:
1. I've worked in AI on and off since 1985
2. I have a PhD
3. I used to manage an academic department of ~40 AI researchers
4. I've published ~100 articles on it
This AI tech is a con. It's a play for corporations to steal industries, wealth, & governance.
1. I've worked in AI on and off since 1985
2. I have a PhD
3. I used to manage an academic department of ~40 AI researchers
4. I've published ~100 articles on it
This AI tech is a con. It's a play for corporations to steal industries, wealth, & governance.
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Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will skip the signing of US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Davos after Switzerland confirmed it would enforce the ICC arrest warrant over war crimes in Gaza.
January 22, 2026 at 7:55 AM
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu will skip the signing of US President Donald Trump’s “Board of Peace” in Davos after Switzerland confirmed it would enforce the ICC arrest warrant over war crimes in Gaza.
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God bless America
This guy went to work today, put a mask on, kidnapped a 5 year old child, and then used him as bait so both he and his father could be sent behind bars
January 22, 2026 at 2:28 AM
God bless America
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Trump just repeated again that China just builds wind turbines but did not use them themselves.
Truth is :they actually do. China has more wind power than any other country.
Truth is :they actually do. China has more wind power than any other country.
January 21, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Trump just repeated again that China just builds wind turbines but did not use them themselves.
Truth is :they actually do. China has more wind power than any other country.
Truth is :they actually do. China has more wind power than any other country.
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OH MY GOD THIS.
Greenland is a PLACE full of PEOPLE most of whom are INUIT and THEIR LIVES AND SOVEREIGNTY MATTER and every commentator turning this into a US/Denmark thing while ignoring the whole history of land grabs in the Americas by white people is
I mean
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Greenland is a PLACE full of PEOPLE most of whom are INUIT and THEIR LIVES AND SOVEREIGNTY MATTER and every commentator turning this into a US/Denmark thing while ignoring the whole history of land grabs in the Americas by white people is
I mean
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
I am begging people to just imagine for a second talking as if the lives of the people in Greenland are an important part of what is happening in Greenland.
We are watching one of the wildest things a nation-state has ever done: A superpower is committing suicide because the GOP Congress is too cowardly to stand up to the Mad King.
This is one of the wildest moments in all of geopolitics ever.
This is one of the wildest moments in all of geopolitics ever.
January 20, 2026 at 1:55 AM
OH MY GOD THIS.
Greenland is a PLACE full of PEOPLE most of whom are INUIT and THEIR LIVES AND SOVEREIGNTY MATTER and every commentator turning this into a US/Denmark thing while ignoring the whole history of land grabs in the Americas by white people is
I mean
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
Greenland is a PLACE full of PEOPLE most of whom are INUIT and THEIR LIVES AND SOVEREIGNTY MATTER and every commentator turning this into a US/Denmark thing while ignoring the whole history of land grabs in the Americas by white people is
I mean
AHHHHHHHHHHHHHH
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2024: can Europe defend itself ALONGSIDE America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
January 18, 2026 at 10:12 AM
2024: can Europe defend itself ALONGSIDE America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
2025: can Europe defend itself WITHOUT America?
2026: can Europe defend itself AGAINST America?
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January 17, 2026 at 2:21 PM
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Every country holding US debt should sell it all off now. Every democratic country including Australia, sanction the US.
January 18, 2026 at 6:09 AM
Every country holding US debt should sell it all off now. Every democratic country including Australia, sanction the US.
A response to GLP1s? Using nostalgia for the Sara Lee brand (which we haven’t seen for years) in treat sizes for people who can’t eat a whole piece of cheesecake?
January 18, 2026 at 6:06 AM
A response to GLP1s? Using nostalgia for the Sara Lee brand (which we haven’t seen for years) in treat sizes for people who can’t eat a whole piece of cheesecake?