Meertext
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Whaloholic marine biologist, journalist, science-blogger. Loves oceans of the past, the presence and the future. Fossils. Climate. Climate Fiction.
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Hey Leute, brauche mal eure #Followerpower.
Gesucht wird ein/e Rheumatolog*in in und um Koblenz.
Kann jemand von euch was empfehlen oder kennt jemanden?
Gerne RT! Danke!
Gesucht wird ein/e Rheumatolog*in in und um Koblenz.
Kann jemand von euch was empfehlen oder kennt jemanden?
Gerne RT! Danke!
January 7, 2026 at 5:22 PM
Hey Leute, brauche mal eure #Followerpower.
Gesucht wird ein/e Rheumatolog*in in und um Koblenz.
Kann jemand von euch was empfehlen oder kennt jemanden?
Gerne RT! Danke!
Gesucht wird ein/e Rheumatolog*in in und um Koblenz.
Kann jemand von euch was empfehlen oder kennt jemanden?
Gerne RT! Danke!
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Excited that our newly described Okanagan Crayfish makes an appearance on the CBC's cool species of 2025 list: www.cbc.ca/news/science...
Tarantula with XXL genitalia, 'death ball' sponge among cool species of 2025 | CBC News
A spider with extraordinary genitalia, a carnivorous caterpillar that wears its prey's body parts, and a tiny opossum are among the cool new species described by science in 2025.
www.cbc.ca
January 7, 2026 at 6:46 PM
Excited that our newly described Okanagan Crayfish makes an appearance on the CBC's cool species of 2025 list: www.cbc.ca/news/science...
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North Atlantic right whale birth rate is up but extinction still looms
North Atlantic right whale birth rate is up but extinction still looms
PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — One of the world’s rarest whale species is having more babies this year than in some recent seasons, but experts say many more young are needed to help stave off the…
news.mongabay.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM
North Atlantic right whale birth rate is up but extinction still looms
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Minneapolis mayor calls DHS reasoning behind shooting "bullshit"
“Get the fuck out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here,” he added. “People are being hurt. Families are being ripped apart … and now somebody is dead.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
“Get the fuck out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here,” he added. “People are being hurt. Families are being ripped apart … and now somebody is dead.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
Noem says ‘act of domestic terrorism’ spurred fatal Minneapolis shooting; mayor sharply tells ICE to ‘get out’ – live
Mayor Jacob Frey called the Department of Homeland Security’s justification for the killing of a woman during an immigration operation ‘bullshit’
www.theguardian.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:03 PM
Minneapolis mayor calls DHS reasoning behind shooting "bullshit"
“Get the fuck out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here,” he added. “People are being hurt. Families are being ripped apart … and now somebody is dead.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
“Get the fuck out of Minneapolis. We do not want you here,” he added. “People are being hurt. Families are being ripped apart … and now somebody is dead.”
www.theguardian.com/us-news/live...
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Aurora Forecast Update for 2026-01-07T20:04:02Z
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
January 7, 2026 at 8:04 PM
Aurora Forecast Update for 2026-01-07T20:04:02Z
Additional Details Here.
Additional Details Here.
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US immigration officer fatally shoots woman, 37, in Minneapolis, officials say
->BBC | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
->BBC | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
US immigration officer fatally shoots woman, 37, in Minneapolis, officials say
Multiple videos which appear to show the moment immigration agents opened fire on a woman have been shared on social media and are now airing on local news media. The videos, which are taken from various vantage points, show a...
www.bbc.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:06 PM
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The NOAA Annual Greenhouse Gas Index is an index and not meant represent all forcings and feedbacks.
The total (IPCC methodology based) greenhouse gas forcing in 2024 was about 4.1 W/m², or 573 ppm.
See forcings and feedback estimates here:
The total (IPCC methodology based) greenhouse gas forcing in 2024 was about 4.1 W/m², or 573 ppm.
See forcings and feedback estimates here:
January 7, 2026 at 6:43 PM
The NOAA Annual Greenhouse Gas Index is an index and not meant represent all forcings and feedbacks.
The total (IPCC methodology based) greenhouse gas forcing in 2024 was about 4.1 W/m², or 573 ppm.
See forcings and feedback estimates here:
The total (IPCC methodology based) greenhouse gas forcing in 2024 was about 4.1 W/m², or 573 ppm.
See forcings and feedback estimates here:
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Brutstätten für „Super-Hurrikans“ wachsen
Warum Wirbelstürme der stärksten Kategorie immer weiter zunehmen
Brutstätten für „Super-Hurrikans“ wachsen
Warum Wirbelstürme der stärksten Kategorie immer weiter zunehmen
Brutstätten für "Super-Hurrikans" wachsen
Wetterextrem im Mega-Maßstab: Super-Wirbelstürme werden immer häufiger – und auch ihre Brutstätten wachsen, wie Klimaforscher ermittelt haben. Demnach
www.scinexx.de
January 7, 2026 at 5:53 PM
www.scinexx.de?p=310639
Brutstätten für „Super-Hurrikans“ wachsen
Warum Wirbelstürme der stärksten Kategorie immer weiter zunehmen
Brutstätten für „Super-Hurrikans“ wachsen
Warum Wirbelstürme der stärksten Kategorie immer weiter zunehmen
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Know of any desert fish/conservation enthusiasts looking for some good field experience? Utah DNR is looking to fill seasonal positions based out of Moab, UT. See attached screenshots for more info.
January 7, 2026 at 5:28 PM
Know of any desert fish/conservation enthusiasts looking for some good field experience? Utah DNR is looking to fill seasonal positions based out of Moab, UT. See attached screenshots for more info.
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36 years since the first international climate science report.
38 years since Dr. James Hansen warned congress.
60 years since President Johnson warned the public.
71 years since the fossil fuel industry knew.
And existential heat-trapping pollution from fossil fuels is rising faster than ever. 💫
38 years since Dr. James Hansen warned congress.
60 years since President Johnson warned the public.
71 years since the fossil fuel industry knew.
And existential heat-trapping pollution from fossil fuels is rising faster than ever. 💫
Breaking News!
Code Yikes!
The latest CO2 data just came in from Mauna Loa and the 3-year rate of CO2 growth just hit a new record high, now growing at a rate of 7.97 ppm per 3 years.
(That dip in the mid-1990's is Mt. Pinatubo. Google is your friend.)
Code Yikes!
The latest CO2 data just came in from Mauna Loa and the 3-year rate of CO2 growth just hit a new record high, now growing at a rate of 7.97 ppm per 3 years.
(That dip in the mid-1990's is Mt. Pinatubo. Google is your friend.)
January 7, 2026 at 7:21 PM
36 years since the first international climate science report.
38 years since Dr. James Hansen warned congress.
60 years since President Johnson warned the public.
71 years since the fossil fuel industry knew.
And existential heat-trapping pollution from fossil fuels is rising faster than ever. 💫
38 years since Dr. James Hansen warned congress.
60 years since President Johnson warned the public.
71 years since the fossil fuel industry knew.
And existential heat-trapping pollution from fossil fuels is rising faster than ever. 💫
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REMINDER: Stephen Miller is a dangerous criminal psychopath who must be removed from power asap.
“We live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power...These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.” 🎁🔗
“We live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power...These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.” 🎁🔗
Stephen Miller Asserts U.S. Has Right to Take Greenland
www.nytimes.com
January 6, 2026 at 4:47 AM
REMINDER: Stephen Miller is a dangerous criminal psychopath who must be removed from power asap.
“We live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power...These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.” 🎁🔗
“We live in a world, in the real world, Jake, that is governed by strength, that is governed by force, that is governed by power...These are the iron laws of the world since the beginning of time.” 🎁🔗
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Ready for some otterly positive news? 🦦
Pacific University Professor of Psychology Heide Island has been awarded a $12,000 grant that will aid efforts to reintroduce sea otters to the #OregonCoast!
www.newportnewstimes.com/news/island-... #seaotters #oceanconservation #oregon #seaotter
Pacific University Professor of Psychology Heide Island has been awarded a $12,000 grant that will aid efforts to reintroduce sea otters to the #OregonCoast!
www.newportnewstimes.com/news/island-... #seaotters #oceanconservation #oregon #seaotter
Island receives Alliance grant for Northwest Sea Otter Survey
Pacific University Professor of Psychology Heide Island has been awarded a $12,000 grant that will aid efforts to reintroduce sea otters to the Oregon Coast.
www.newportnewstimes.com
January 7, 2026 at 8:16 PM
Ready for some otterly positive news? 🦦
Pacific University Professor of Psychology Heide Island has been awarded a $12,000 grant that will aid efforts to reintroduce sea otters to the #OregonCoast!
www.newportnewstimes.com/news/island-... #seaotters #oceanconservation #oregon #seaotter
Pacific University Professor of Psychology Heide Island has been awarded a $12,000 grant that will aid efforts to reintroduce sea otters to the #OregonCoast!
www.newportnewstimes.com/news/island-... #seaotters #oceanconservation #oregon #seaotter
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Vaccines, the most impressive public health intervention in medical history, and where we could be headed if there was not efforts to negate truth, facts, and evidence
A great, open-access, review and perspective by @scientificdiscovery.dev
A great, open-access, review and perspective by @scientificdiscovery.dev
January 7, 2026 at 8:17 PM
Vaccines, the most impressive public health intervention in medical history, and where we could be headed if there was not efforts to negate truth, facts, and evidence
A great, open-access, review and perspective by @scientificdiscovery.dev
A great, open-access, review and perspective by @scientificdiscovery.dev
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www.hna.de/welt/austral...
Victoria erreicht 44°C. Australien bereitet sich auf einen Sommer voller Brände vor.
Victoria erreicht 44°C. Australien bereitet sich auf einen Sommer voller Brände vor.
Australien bereitet sich auf einen Sommer voller Brände vor
Der Wetterdienst warnte, dass in dieser Woche in mehr als der Hälfte des Landes die Temperaturen 45 °C überschreiten könnten. In New South Wales, South Australia und Tasmanien gelten Hitzewarnungen so...
www.hna.de
January 7, 2026 at 7:54 PM
www.hna.de/welt/austral...
Victoria erreicht 44°C. Australien bereitet sich auf einen Sommer voller Brände vor.
Victoria erreicht 44°C. Australien bereitet sich auf einen Sommer voller Brände vor.
Im konservativen Backlash in der EU könnten diese Regeln, auf deren Basis Strafzahlungen für zu geringen Klimaschutz fällig werden, obsolet werden.
Klimaschutz ist (wie Völkerrecht, jedenfalls laut AfD) nur ein Narrativ - wer sollte es durchsetzen?
Klimaschutz ist (wie Völkerrecht, jedenfalls laut AfD) nur ein Narrativ - wer sollte es durchsetzen?
January 7, 2026 at 3:27 PM
Im konservativen Backlash in der EU könnten diese Regeln, auf deren Basis Strafzahlungen für zu geringen Klimaschutz fällig werden, obsolet werden.
Klimaschutz ist (wie Völkerrecht, jedenfalls laut AfD) nur ein Narrativ - wer sollte es durchsetzen?
Klimaschutz ist (wie Völkerrecht, jedenfalls laut AfD) nur ein Narrativ - wer sollte es durchsetzen?
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If Trump wants a stronger US presence in Greenland, there are diplomatic solutions which could achieve this
Instead, he's willing to discard NATO-and with it, America's standing as leader of the free world-so he can play tin soldier
China and Russia couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift
Instead, he's willing to discard NATO-and with it, America's standing as leader of the free world-so he can play tin soldier
China and Russia couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift
I wish this weren't true, but we now have take his threats about Greenland more seriously, and start to talk about the world-changing mistake if he chose to go to war with Europe - which would essentially guarantee the rest of this century is China's.
January 7, 2026 at 3:08 PM
If Trump wants a stronger US presence in Greenland, there are diplomatic solutions which could achieve this
Instead, he's willing to discard NATO-and with it, America's standing as leader of the free world-so he can play tin soldier
China and Russia couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift
Instead, he's willing to discard NATO-and with it, America's standing as leader of the free world-so he can play tin soldier
China and Russia couldn't have asked for a better Christmas gift
Erinnert Ihr Euch an die verheerenden Waldbrände in u um LA vor einem Jahr?
Da bei älteren Gebäuden auch Blei-Farben u Asbest verbrannten, sind viele Areale kontaminiert.
Den zurückkehrenden BewohnerInnen drohen Gesundheitsschäden
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Da bei älteren Gebäuden auch Blei-Farben u Asbest verbrannten, sind viele Areale kontaminiert.
Den zurückkehrenden BewohnerInnen drohen Gesundheitsschäden
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
January 7, 2026 at 3:22 PM
Erinnert Ihr Euch an die verheerenden Waldbrände in u um LA vor einem Jahr?
Da bei älteren Gebäuden auch Blei-Farben u Asbest verbrannten, sind viele Areale kontaminiert.
Den zurückkehrenden BewohnerInnen drohen Gesundheitsschäden
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
Da bei älteren Gebäuden auch Blei-Farben u Asbest verbrannten, sind viele Areale kontaminiert.
Den zurückkehrenden BewohnerInnen drohen Gesundheitsschäden
www.theguardian.com/us-news/ng-i...
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Zum Schutz vor US-Invasion: Dänemark verstreut Legosteine an Grönlands Küsten www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/lego...
Zum Schutz vor US-Invasion: Dänemark verstreut Legosteine an Grönlands Küsten
Nuuk, Kopenhagen (dpo) - Nach wiederholten Drohungen der US-Regierung gegen Grönland geht Dänemark nun auf Nummer sicher: Das dänische Militär hat heu
www.der-postillon.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:00 PM
Zum Schutz vor US-Invasion: Dänemark verstreut Legosteine an Grönlands Küsten www.der-postillon.com/2026/01/lego...
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I haven’t talked about this publicly—I won’t get into details—but the week of March 7th I had a patient die by suicide because of depression.
RFK jr. must be removed. This move will get people killed.
Take action: Standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/r...
RFK jr. must be removed. This move will get people killed.
Take action: Standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/r...
RFK Jr.’s war on antidepressants is coming — and it will cost lives
“Kennedy’s antidepressant rhetoric is not only based on bad science, it fuels distrust in mental health treatments” in the midst of a crisis for adolescents, experts write.
www.statnews.com
January 7, 2026 at 2:03 PM
I haven’t talked about this publicly—I won’t get into details—but the week of March 7th I had a patient die by suicide because of depression.
RFK jr. must be removed. This move will get people killed.
Take action: Standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/r...
RFK jr. must be removed. This move will get people killed.
Take action: Standupforscience.net/impeach-rfkjr
www.statnews.com/2026/01/07/r...
Ich frage mich:
Steht das in der Macht der Demokraten?
Der Überfall auf Venezuela ging am Parlament vorbei, oder?
Und...wie würde das Militär reagieren, wenn der Oberbefehlshaber und der Kriegsminister den Befehl geben?
Steht das in der Macht der Demokraten?
Der Überfall auf Venezuela ging am Parlament vorbei, oder?
Und...wie würde das Militär reagieren, wenn der Oberbefehlshaber und der Kriegsminister den Befehl geben?
We can’t just invade a NATO country and act like there’s no laws or treaties.
America doesn't threaten our allies.
House Democrats are working on war powers legislation right now.
America doesn't threaten our allies.
House Democrats are working on war powers legislation right now.
January 7, 2026 at 3:17 PM
Ich frage mich:
Steht das in der Macht der Demokraten?
Der Überfall auf Venezuela ging am Parlament vorbei, oder?
Und...wie würde das Militär reagieren, wenn der Oberbefehlshaber und der Kriegsminister den Befehl geben?
Steht das in der Macht der Demokraten?
Der Überfall auf Venezuela ging am Parlament vorbei, oder?
Und...wie würde das Militär reagieren, wenn der Oberbefehlshaber und der Kriegsminister den Befehl geben?
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Neuschnee im Anmarsch: Ist der Norden vorbereitet?
Neuschnee im Anmarsch: Ist der Norden vorbereitet?
Mancherorts werden 50 Zentimeter Neuschnee erwartet. In den Notaufnahmen im Land stellt man sich auf mehr Patienten ein.[mehr]
www.ndr.de
January 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Neuschnee im Anmarsch: Ist der Norden vorbereitet?
🤣
sure do
January 7, 2026 at 8:58 AM
🤣
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Why intermediate cities can drive future sustainability and wellbeing: a view through urban mobility lens
->Stockholm Environment Institute | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
->Stockholm Environment Institute | More from Lil Dr Glen EcoChat at BigEarthData.ai
Why intermediate cities can drive future sustainability and wellbeing: a view through urban mobility lens
The fate of global climate action will be decided not only in sprawling megacities like Tokyo or New York, but also by smaller cities, which have been largely overlooked. The success or failure of climate action will be determined to...
www.sei.org
January 7, 2026 at 8:52 AM
Das WWW wurde von WissenschaftlerInnen entwickelt - zum Teilen von Informationen u Wissen.
Das Netz ist frei u für alle.
Wir sollten es nicht libertären, antisozialen, antidemokratischen Tech Bros überlassen!
Das Netz ist frei u für alle.
Wir sollten es nicht libertären, antisozialen, antidemokratischen Tech Bros überlassen!
Das Web steht 2026 an einem Wendepunkt. Wenn wir es in seiner guten Form erhalten möchten, müssen wir handeln.
Das Ende des Webs? Warum wir 2026 eine radikale Kehrtwende brauchen
Das Web steht 2026 an einem Wendepunkt. Wenn wir es in seiner guten Form erhalten möchten, müssen wir handeln.
futurezone.at
January 7, 2026 at 8:53 AM
Das WWW wurde von WissenschaftlerInnen entwickelt - zum Teilen von Informationen u Wissen.
Das Netz ist frei u für alle.
Wir sollten es nicht libertären, antisozialen, antidemokratischen Tech Bros überlassen!
Das Netz ist frei u für alle.
Wir sollten es nicht libertären, antisozialen, antidemokratischen Tech Bros überlassen!
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100.000 Ladevorgänge, Schnellladen auf 80 Prozent in unter fünf Minuten, 99 Prozent Kapazitätserhalt bei bis zu Minus 30 Grad, eine Energiedichte von über 400 Wh/kg – das alles verspricht die Donut Battery.
#Batteriespeicher #Elektroauto
#Batteriespeicher #Elektroauto
Akku-Wunder ist vollbracht: Erster serienreifer E-Auto-Feststoffakku macht Verbrenner "irrelevant"
Damit wirklich jeder Autofahrer vom Elektroauto überzeugt werden kann, muss es auch beim Akku noch einige Fortschritte geben. Eine längere Haltbarkeit,
www.smartdroid.de
January 6, 2026 at 11:23 AM
100.000 Ladevorgänge, Schnellladen auf 80 Prozent in unter fünf Minuten, 99 Prozent Kapazitätserhalt bei bis zu Minus 30 Grad, eine Energiedichte von über 400 Wh/kg – das alles verspricht die Donut Battery.
#Batteriespeicher #Elektroauto
#Batteriespeicher #Elektroauto