Loki Charms
@awildlokiappears.bsky.social
Maker of mischief, finder of solace in the absurdity of this dystopian existence
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When warnings of Insectageddon were issued a few years ago, there was widespread denial. Less so now. It's devastating. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
‘Half the tree of life’: ecologists’ horror as nature reserves are emptied of insects
A new point in history has been reached, entomologists say, as climate-led species’ collapse moves up the food chain even in supposedly protected regions free of pesticides
www.theguardian.com
June 3, 2025 at 9:12 AM
When warnings of Insectageddon were issued a few years ago, there was widespread denial. Less so now. It's devastating. www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
May 8, 2025 at 5:36 PM
A Chicago Pope implies the existence of an MLA Pope and APA Pope
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EU Emissions Trading System has reduced emissions in the sectors covered by 50% since 2005
Power sector continues to be the most important driver of the decarbonisation progress in 2024
Power sector continues to be the most important driver of the decarbonisation progress in 2024
EU Emissions Trading System has reduced emissions in the sectors covered by 50% since 2005
EU emissions under the Emissions Trading System (EU ETS) have now dropped by 50% compared to 2005, with 2024 seeing another 5% reduction. Driven by a surge in renewables, the power sector led the way—while aviation emissions rose and shipping joined the system for the first time.
climate.ec.europa.eu
April 16, 2025 at 7:21 AM
EU Emissions Trading System has reduced emissions in the sectors covered by 50% since 2005
Power sector continues to be the most important driver of the decarbonisation progress in 2024
Power sector continues to be the most important driver of the decarbonisation progress in 2024
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🚨📰💚 Global Governance Just Won Big — As the U.S. Left the IMO Room last week, the world achieved something rare: a legally binding global climate agreement.
The US didn’t vote—they walked out, warning others to follow.
But 63 nations stayed, & they passed the deal. 🤝
www.forbes.com/sites/we-don...
The US didn’t vote—they walked out, warning others to follow.
But 63 nations stayed, & they passed the deal. 🤝
www.forbes.com/sites/we-don...
Global Governance Just Won Big — As The U.S. Left The Room
On April 11, 2025, the world achieved something rare: a legally binding global climate agreement to cut shipping emissions
www.forbes.com
April 13, 2025 at 11:03 PM
🚨📰💚 Global Governance Just Won Big — As the U.S. Left the IMO Room last week, the world achieved something rare: a legally binding global climate agreement.
The US didn’t vote—they walked out, warning others to follow.
But 63 nations stayed, & they passed the deal. 🤝
www.forbes.com/sites/we-don...
The US didn’t vote—they walked out, warning others to follow.
But 63 nations stayed, & they passed the deal. 🤝
www.forbes.com/sites/we-don...
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Here's an updated look at all Trump's 2nd-term tariffs, accounting for today's exemption for phones & computers
The overall US tariff rate is now 25%, down from 29% pre-exemption but still 10x what it was before Trump took office
(1/3)
The overall US tariff rate is now 25%, down from 29% pre-exemption but still 10x what it was before Trump took office
(1/3)
April 12, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Here's an updated look at all Trump's 2nd-term tariffs, accounting for today's exemption for phones & computers
The overall US tariff rate is now 25%, down from 29% pre-exemption but still 10x what it was before Trump took office
(1/3)
The overall US tariff rate is now 25%, down from 29% pre-exemption but still 10x what it was before Trump took office
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It's been a rough time lately as a domestic abuse survivor, watching the cycle play out on a national scale. Check on your friends. Check on survivors. We're probably not ok.
The White House. The actual White House.
This is the attitude of every abuser, who is now fearful of the consequences of their abuse.
This is the attitude of every abuser, who is now fearful of the consequences of their abuse.
April 10, 2025 at 1:20 PM
It's been a rough time lately as a domestic abuse survivor, watching the cycle play out on a national scale. Check on your friends. Check on survivors. We're probably not ok.
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It is 2002. I am 18 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2008. I am 24 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2020. I am 36 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2025. I am 41 years old. We are in a—
It is 2008. I am 24 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2020. I am 36 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2025. I am 41 years old. We are in a—
April 2, 2025 at 10:01 PM
It is 2002. I am 18 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2008. I am 24 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2020. I am 36 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2025. I am 41 years old. We are in a—
It is 2008. I am 24 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2020. I am 36 years old. We are in a once-in-a-generation economic crisis.
It is 2025. I am 41 years old. We are in a—
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Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
April 3, 2025 at 3:29 AM
Those trying to understand the tariffs as economic policy are dangerously naive.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
No, the tariffs are a tool to collapse our democracy. A means to compel loyalty from every business that will need to petition Trump for relief.
1/ A 🧵 to explain his plan and how we fight back.
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"I don't want a Disney vacation of our history! I don't a whitewashed history, I don't want a homogenized history. Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness" -- 20 hours into his speech, Cory Booker is spitting absolute 🔥
April 1, 2025 at 7:47 PM
"I don't want a Disney vacation of our history! I don't a whitewashed history, I don't want a homogenized history. Tell me the wretched truth about America, because that speaks to our greatness" -- 20 hours into his speech, Cory Booker is spitting absolute 🔥
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You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
20 Lessons on Tyranny: by Timothy Snyder / read by John Lithgow
YouTube video by PoliticsGirl
youtu.be
March 31, 2025 at 11:06 PM
You have to see this.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
PoliticsGirl and her husband teamed up with the brilliant Timothy Snyder (author of On Tyranny) and the legendary John Lithgow to create something truly powerful. It’s important, it’s urgent—and it needs to be shared far and wide.
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JUST IN: Judge James Boasberg has been assigned to the Signalgate lawsuit.
March 26, 2025 at 1:12 PM
JUST IN: Judge James Boasberg has been assigned to the Signalgate lawsuit.
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Seems like has been very little coverage of protests happening in the U.S.--not necessarily an intentional media blackout (although possibly), but the result of a longstanding stance in legacy media that protests aren't worth covering, activists aren't credible sources (but somehow CEOs are), etc.
March 4, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Seems like has been very little coverage of protests happening in the U.S.--not necessarily an intentional media blackout (although possibly), but the result of a longstanding stance in legacy media that protests aren't worth covering, activists aren't credible sources (but somehow CEOs are), etc.
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If you’re at home today, not spending money, and feeling bored, you might be wondering, “What could I do?” Well, task one: you can make random reports on this website: enddei.ed.gov
Department of Education FormLock
enddei.ed.gov
February 28, 2025 at 5:41 PM
If you’re at home today, not spending money, and feeling bored, you might be wondering, “What could I do?” Well, task one: you can make random reports on this website: enddei.ed.gov
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"It takes work. It takes fighting back. It takes throwing punches. It takes doing whatever it takes to beat it back, to protect those that are most vulnerable from its many attacks. And through it all, it feels impossible that we will win.
But we will." dansinker.com/posts/2025-0...
But we will." dansinker.com/posts/2025-0...
What Felt Impossible Became Possible | dansinker.com
dansinker.com
February 25, 2025 at 2:01 PM
"It takes work. It takes fighting back. It takes throwing punches. It takes doing whatever it takes to beat it back, to protect those that are most vulnerable from its many attacks. And through it all, it feels impossible that we will win.
But we will." dansinker.com/posts/2025-0...
But we will." dansinker.com/posts/2025-0...
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This end-of-year conversation before Trump comes into power has it ALL: apocalyptic optimism, the role of disasters in mobilizing the masses, and how we are going to Saving Ourselves from the climate crisis.
Thanks to @Richard Delevan and WickedProblems.Earth! Full interview: youtu.be/Jkyr2p_xQlo
Thanks to @Richard Delevan and WickedProblems.Earth! Full interview: youtu.be/Jkyr2p_xQlo
December 12, 2024 at 1:11 PM
This end-of-year conversation before Trump comes into power has it ALL: apocalyptic optimism, the role of disasters in mobilizing the masses, and how we are going to Saving Ourselves from the climate crisis.
Thanks to @Richard Delevan and WickedProblems.Earth! Full interview: youtu.be/Jkyr2p_xQlo
Thanks to @Richard Delevan and WickedProblems.Earth! Full interview: youtu.be/Jkyr2p_xQlo
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"The cyclical churn between homelessness, shelter and incarceration is estimated to cost taxpayers $83,000 per individual annually — far more than providing treatment and housing." www.governing.com/urban/crimin...
Criminalizing Homelessness Can Lead to More Crime
As cities step up their enforcement efforts in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling, they should consider both the financial costs and the public safety ramifications of treating homelessness as a crime...
www.governing.com
October 9, 2024 at 2:19 PM
"The cyclical churn between homelessness, shelter and incarceration is estimated to cost taxpayers $83,000 per individual annually — far more than providing treatment and housing." www.governing.com/urban/crimin...
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“At an event about climate journalism, funders talked about how, because this is the ‘most important story of our time,’ they don't tell journalists what to do, but then immediately noted that they only fund reporting on water, or positive, uplifting stories that are solutions-focused...”
On Climate Week and Toxic Positivity
Last week was New York Climate Week, which happens alongside the UN General Assembly every year, or as I overheard one person describe it: the UNGA games. I've never participated in Climate Week, but ...
drilled.ghost.io
September 30, 2024 at 1:25 PM
“At an event about climate journalism, funders talked about how, because this is the ‘most important story of our time,’ they don't tell journalists what to do, but then immediately noted that they only fund reporting on water, or positive, uplifting stories that are solutions-focused...”
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Findings of scientific misconduct on a monumental scale by a prominent Alzheimer's researcher
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
Did a top NIH official manipulate Alzheimer's and Parkinson’s studies for decades?
Agency announces research misconduct finding for neuroscientist Eliezer Masliah as scores of his papers fall under suspicion
www.science.org
September 26, 2024 at 8:03 PM
Findings of scientific misconduct on a monumental scale by a prominent Alzheimer's researcher
www.science.org/content/arti...
www.science.org/content/arti...
"Globally, the 10 percent of the population with the highest income accounted for nearly half (48 percent) of emissions with two thirds of this group living in developed countries."
A fitting title for this year's climate emissions gap report.
A fitting title for this year's climate emissions gap report.
Emissions Gap Report 2023
As greenhouse gas emissions hit new highs, temperature records tumble and climate impacts intensify, the Emissions Gap Report 2023: Broken Record – Temperatures hit new highs, yet world fails to cut...
www.unep.org
November 21, 2023 at 12:44 PM
"Globally, the 10 percent of the population with the highest income accounted for nearly half (48 percent) of emissions with two thirds of this group living in developed countries."
A fitting title for this year's climate emissions gap report.
A fitting title for this year's climate emissions gap report.
There's no greater reminder of how deeply broken and disconnected our systems are from what it means to be human than watching the investment world respond to catastrophic tragedies.
October 11, 2023 at 2:15 AM
There's no greater reminder of how deeply broken and disconnected our systems are from what it means to be human than watching the investment world respond to catastrophic tragedies.