Keith Blomstrom
@ecoranger.bsky.social
Retired Contractor, Environmentalist Former president of the Minnesota Conservation Federation. Board member of the Minnestoa Environmental Partnership 6 year term.
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Chinese goods dumping started before tariffs, ECB study finds reut.rs/4qQxgu6
Chinese goods dumping started before tariffs, ECB study finds
Weak domestic demand rather than U.S. tariffs is the main reason China is dumping surplus product on European markets at rock-bottom prices at the expense of domestic producers, a European Central Bank study argued on Tuesday.
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November 11, 2025 at 9:15 AM
Chinese goods dumping started before tariffs, ECB study finds reut.rs/4qQxgu6
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Sam Altman's startup, Tools for Humanity, wants its Orb to scan a billion irises to create a "World ID." Regulators worldwide are sounding the alarm.
Sam Altman's eye-scanning Orb startup wants to hit a billion users. It's less than 2% of the way there.
Sam Altman's startup, Tools for Humanity, wants its Orb to scan a billion irises to create a "World ID." Regulators worldwide are sounding the alarm.
www.businessinsider.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Sam Altman's startup, Tools for Humanity, wants its Orb to scan a billion irises to create a "World ID." Regulators worldwide are sounding the alarm.
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‼️ Russia attacks Ukraine with 119 UAVs: air defence downs over 50 drones, hits recorded
Russia attacks Ukraine with 119 UAVs: air defence downs over 50 drones, hits recorded
Russian forces attacked Ukraine with 119 drones, around 80 of which were Shaheds, as well as with Gerberas and other types of UAVs on the night of 10-11 November.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 11, 2025 at 9:18 AM
‼️ Russia attacks Ukraine with 119 UAVs: air defence downs over 50 drones, hits recorded
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China relies on coal for its ever-increasing electricity demand. To meet decarbonisation goals, the country requires not just the ability to do without coal. It needs to be sure that it wants to
Cleaning up a coal-fired mess
China’s green-industrial complex makes deep decarbonisation possible, but far from inevitable
econ.st
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
China relies on coal for its ever-increasing electricity demand. To meet decarbonisation goals, the country requires not just the ability to do without coal. It needs to be sure that it wants to
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Here’s a look at some of the highlights worth watching from late-night TV.
Late Night Is Disappointed in Democrats Over Shutdown Deal
“Our long national nightmare is different,” Stephen Colbert said after eight Democratic senators voted with Republicans to end the government shutdown.
nyti.ms
November 11, 2025 at 9:20 AM
Here’s a look at some of the highlights worth watching from late-night TV.
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Ukraine's drone attack on Russian bomber bases has underscored the urgency of fortifying U.S. military airfields.
US Gets Serious About Drone Threat After ‘Russia’s Pearl Harbor’
www.newsweek.com
November 11, 2025 at 9:27 AM
Ukraine's drone attack on Russian bomber bases has underscored the urgency of fortifying U.S. military airfields.
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Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
How many times has Israel violated the Gaza ceasefire? Here are the numbers
Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 9:30 AM
Since the ceasefire took effect one month ago, Israeli attacks have killed at least 242 Palestinians and injured 622.
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Torrential rainfall in the Brazilian city of Belem flooded pavements outside the venue for the #COP30 climate talks. Scientists say climate change is making extreme weather events more common.
November 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
Torrential rainfall in the Brazilian city of Belem flooded pavements outside the venue for the #COP30 climate talks. Scientists say climate change is making extreme weather events more common.
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By 2040 the number of countries facing extreme climate hazards is set to rise from three to 65, and those countries currently host over 45% of all people displaced by conflict.
Nearly half of all refugees to face extreme climate hazards by 2040, says UNHCR
By the middle of the century, the hottest 15 refugee camps in the world are also forecast to experience nearly 200 days of hazardous heat stress per year.
ebx.sh
November 11, 2025 at 9:34 AM
By 2040 the number of countries facing extreme climate hazards is set to rise from three to 65, and those countries currently host over 45% of all people displaced by conflict.
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Competition between startups including Fervo Energy, Eavo and XGS Energy is hotting up. 2026 looks set to mark the start of the great geothermal renaissance
Geothermal energy looks set to go from niche to necessary
Competition between startups including Fervo Energy, Eavo and XGS Energy is hotting up. 2026 looks set to mark the start of the great geothermal renaissance
econ.st
November 11, 2025 at 9:41 AM
Competition between startups including Fervo Energy, Eavo and XGS Energy is hotting up. 2026 looks set to mark the start of the great geothermal renaissance
Baloney, not even close to our carriers.
China’s commissioning of its most advanced aircraft carrier yet raises the costs for Tokyo and delivers a warning to the Japan-U.S. alliance that it can maintain a continuous presence in the Western Pacific.
China delivers warning to U.S. and Japan with third aircraft carrier
The new 316-meter warship will allow Beijing to keep at least one carrier at sea at all times, giving it more options to project air and naval power closer to its neighbors.
ebx.sh
November 11, 2025 at 10:16 AM
Baloney, not even close to our carriers.
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A new bee has been discovered by scientists in Australia: a "lucifer" bee with devil-like horns.
The species, which has now been dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was found in the state of Western Australia, Curtin University announced today
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The species, which has now been dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was found in the state of Western Australia, Curtin University announced today
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New 'Lucifer' horned bee discovered by scientists in Western Australia
The bee was named for the TV show ‘Lucifer’.
jrnl.ie
November 11, 2025 at 9:55 AM
A new bee has been discovered by scientists in Australia: a "lucifer" bee with devil-like horns.
The species, which has now been dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was found in the state of Western Australia, Curtin University announced today
jrnl.ie/6870703
The species, which has now been dubbed Megachile (Hackeriapis) lucifer, was found in the state of Western Australia, Curtin University announced today
jrnl.ie/6870703
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Oli Morton, a senior editor at The Economist, puts the country’s astonishing green growth into context
The Climate Issue newsletter: China, the climate superpower
Oli Morton, a senior editor at The Economist, puts the country’s astonishing green growth into context
econ.st
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Oli Morton, a senior editor at The Economist, puts the country’s astonishing green growth into context
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Trump officials are planning to propose oil drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft map reviewed by The Post.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
Trump administration plan would open California to offshore oil drilling
A draft five-year plan for offshore oil development proposes selling leases on the West Coast, Gulf of Mexico and Alaska.
wapo.st
November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
Trump officials are planning to propose oil drilling off the California coast for the first time in decades, according to a draft map reviewed by The Post.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
The move is sure to antagonize Gov. Gavin Newsom and other Democrats in California.
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South Africa's official unemployment rate dips in third quarter reut.rs/3WLkvDw
South Africa's official unemployment rate dips in third quarter
South Africa's official unemployment rate fell slightly in the third quarter of this year, to 31.9% from 33.2% in the second quarter , government data showed on Tuesday.
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November 11, 2025 at 10:00 AM
South Africa's official unemployment rate dips in third quarter reut.rs/3WLkvDw
Cook your own food.
DoorDash topped Morning Consult's list of fastest-growing brands for 2025. Baby boomers are the reason.
Boomers are discovering DoorDash — and fueling gains for the delivery app
DoorDash topped Morning Consult's list of fastest-growing brands for 2025. Baby boomers are the reason.
www.businessinsider.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:12 AM
Cook your own food.
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BREAKING: Pakistan’s interior minister says a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near a police vehicle outside the gate of a district court in Islamabad, killing 12 people and wounding 27.
A car bomb outside an Islamabad court kills at least 11 people, Pakistani security officials say
Pakistani security officials say that a powerful car bomb that exploded outside a sprawling district court in Islamabad killed at least 11 people.
bit.ly
November 11, 2025 at 10:02 AM
BREAKING: Pakistan’s interior minister says a suicide bomber detonated his explosives near a police vehicle outside the gate of a district court in Islamabad, killing 12 people and wounding 27.
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It follows U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two top state-owned oil producers.
Russian Oil Takes New China Blow After Trump Sanctions: Report
www.newsweek.com
November 11, 2025 at 10:04 AM
It follows U.S. President Donald Trump's sanctions on Rosneft and Lukoil, Russia's two top state-owned oil producers.
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👏 Germany plans to increase aid to Ukraine to over €11.5 billion next year
Germany plans to increase aid to Ukraine to over €11.5 billion next year
The German government intends to raise its support for Ukraine's defence against Russian aggression to more than €11.5 billion next year.
www.pravda.com.ua
November 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
👏 Germany plans to increase aid to Ukraine to over €11.5 billion next year
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Observed and Dark Diversity of Alien Plants Across the World #bioinvasions 🌎🌐🧪 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
Observed and Dark Diversity of Alien Plants Across the World
Aim
Biological invasions are one of the major threats to ecosystems worldwide and are expected to increase further in the future. Prevention and swift responses are crucial to mitigate this threat. .....
onlinelibrary.wiley.com
November 10, 2025 at 12:41 PM
Observed and Dark Diversity of Alien Plants Across the World #bioinvasions 🌎🌐🧪 onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
I have many times in person.
...and rolls back critical environmental laws like ESA and NEPA. Tell your US senators to vote NO on this gift to the logging industry. @earthjustice.org makes it easy to raise your voice: earthjustice.org/action/this-.... It takes just minutes to save our forests for generations. 🌎
Tell Congress to reject efforts to clear-cut our forests
This bill is supposedly a measure against wildfires but it really weakens environmental protections for our forests and communities
earthjustice.org
November 11, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I have many times in person.
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As #COP30 gets underway in Brazil, Robert Muggah — who researches how crime harms the environment — warns that illegal land grabbing, logging, gold mining, wildlife trafficking and toxic dumping are driving 90% of Brazil’s deforestation, fueled by global demand. 🌎
#climatechange #environmentalcrime
#climatechange #environmentalcrime
November 11, 2025 at 3:26 AM
As #COP30 gets underway in Brazil, Robert Muggah — who researches how crime harms the environment — warns that illegal land grabbing, logging, gold mining, wildlife trafficking and toxic dumping are driving 90% of Brazil’s deforestation, fueled by global demand. 🌎
#climatechange #environmentalcrime
#climatechange #environmentalcrime
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We captured 18 birds today and then we surveyed the colony for bird flu, which we thankfully saw no evidence of.
Cape Crozier remains magical!
🌍🧪🦑🦉
Cape Crozier remains magical!
🌍🧪🦑🦉
November 11, 2025 at 4:52 AM
We captured 18 birds today and then we surveyed the colony for bird flu, which we thankfully saw no evidence of.
Cape Crozier remains magical!
🌍🧪🦑🦉
Cape Crozier remains magical!
🌍🧪🦑🦉
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IPBES #NexusAssessment reveals biodiversity's ties to food, water, climate, land & and health. As #COP30 builds momentum, understanding these interconnections is more critical than ever for effective solutions. 🏡🧪
🌍 Learn more with UNEP-WCMC: https://ow.ly/95xw50XpbuL
🌍 Learn more with UNEP-WCMC: https://ow.ly/95xw50XpbuL
Enhancing synergies across the climate and biodiversity agendas - UNEP-WCMC
Momentum is growing for coordinated action across climate and biodiversity conventions As anticipation for the 30th Conference of the Parties to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC COP30) builds, Dr Valerie Kapos, Principal Specialist, Nature-based Solutions, and Dr Shaenandhoa García Rangel, Deputy Head of Nature Economy, discuss the growing focus on synergies across…
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November 11, 2025 at 9:00 AM