Cataclastic sangfroid
@catasangfroid.bsky.social
Buckled up for interesting times, imperfectly chronicling just a smidgeon of the good, the bad and the ugly.
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Richard Mottram - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
Mottram's quote succinctly sums up the prospects for 2026 -
"We're all fucked. I'm fucked. You're fucked.... We're all completely fucked."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard....
"We're all fucked. I'm fucked. You're fucked.... We're all completely fucked."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard....
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Can Dirt Save the Cloud?
AI's carbon problem is exploding. Microsoft's solution? Pay farmers $228M to heal the soil.
It's the biggest soil carbon deal ever signed—and it reveals how desperate Big Tech is getting about their climate promises.
Learn More: ctvr.substack.com/p/ctvr-newsf...
AI's carbon problem is exploding. Microsoft's solution? Pay farmers $228M to heal the soil.
It's the biggest soil carbon deal ever signed—and it reveals how desperate Big Tech is getting about their climate promises.
Learn More: ctvr.substack.com/p/ctvr-newsf...
CTVR Newsfeed for January 18, 2026
Tech companies are looking to the soil to offset carbon emissions from the Cloud.
ctvr.substack.com
January 21, 2026 at 1:32 PM
Can Dirt Save the Cloud?
AI's carbon problem is exploding. Microsoft's solution? Pay farmers $228M to heal the soil.
It's the biggest soil carbon deal ever signed—and it reveals how desperate Big Tech is getting about their climate promises.
Learn More: ctvr.substack.com/p/ctvr-newsf...
AI's carbon problem is exploding. Microsoft's solution? Pay farmers $228M to heal the soil.
It's the biggest soil carbon deal ever signed—and it reveals how desperate Big Tech is getting about their climate promises.
Learn More: ctvr.substack.com/p/ctvr-newsf...
Felon47s projection, irony & gas lighting is dialled up to 11
'Trump says 'Europe not heading in the right direction' as he addresses world leaders at Davos'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
'Trump says 'Europe not heading in the right direction' as he addresses world leaders at Davos'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
Trump says 'Europe not heading in the right direction' as he addresses world leaders at Davos
It comes after Trump says he will add a 10% tariff to goods imported from eight European countries that oppose his plan to take over Greenland.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 21, 2026 at 1:48 PM
Felon47s projection, irony & gas lighting is dialled up to 11
'Trump says 'Europe not heading in the right direction' as he addresses world leaders at Davos'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
'Trump says 'Europe not heading in the right direction' as he addresses world leaders at Davos'
www.bbc.co.uk/news/live/cj...
Mottram's quote succinctly sums up the prospects for 2026 -
"We're all fucked. I'm fucked. You're fucked.... We're all completely fucked."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard....
"We're all fucked. I'm fucked. You're fucked.... We're all completely fucked."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard....
Richard Mottram - Wikipedia
en.wikipedia.org
January 17, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Mottram's quote succinctly sums up the prospects for 2026 -
"We're all fucked. I'm fucked. You're fucked.... We're all completely fucked."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard....
"We're all fucked. I'm fucked. You're fucked.... We're all completely fucked."
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Richard....
Awks
In the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, the US unambiguously recognized ‘the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark’ over Greenland. https://bit.ly/4qH0yug
Who owns Greenland?
Denmark’s claim is unimpeachable. In the 1951 Defense of Greenland Agreement with Denmark, the US unambiguously recognizes ‘the sovereignty of the Kingdom of Denmark’ over Greenland.
bit.ly
January 17, 2026 at 8:19 AM
Awks
Investors ignorance of economic history and desensitisation to risk, does not have a happy ending.
Why has more Maga mayhem equalled ever-higher stocks? ft.trib.al/eNLDXWS | opinion
Why has more Maga mayhem equalled ever-higher stocks?
There are three possible explanations and investors must choose one
ft.trib.al
January 17, 2026 at 8:06 AM
Investors ignorance of economic history and desensitisation to risk, does not have a happy ending.
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"This does mark the end of the Western alliance."
Bronwen Maddox on the impact of Donald Trump's economic approach and foreign policy on the transatlantic alliance.
Watch in full➡️ bit.ly/4pHKSpH
Bronwen Maddox on the impact of Donald Trump's economic approach and foreign policy on the transatlantic alliance.
Watch in full➡️ bit.ly/4pHKSpH
January 17, 2026 at 7:00 AM
"This does mark the end of the Western alliance."
Bronwen Maddox on the impact of Donald Trump's economic approach and foreign policy on the transatlantic alliance.
Watch in full➡️ bit.ly/4pHKSpH
Bronwen Maddox on the impact of Donald Trump's economic approach and foreign policy on the transatlantic alliance.
Watch in full➡️ bit.ly/4pHKSpH
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🚨🚨Breaking: "Sweden has sent military to Greenland".
Denmark's message: The Kingdom's soldiers will shoot back if Greenland is attacked.
"It is at the request of Denmark," writes PM Ulf Kristersson. 🧵
www.expressen.se/nyheter/varl...
Denmark's message: The Kingdom's soldiers will shoot back if Greenland is attacked.
"It is at the request of Denmark," writes PM Ulf Kristersson. 🧵
www.expressen.se/nyheter/varl...
JUST NU: Danska beskedet – skjuter tillbaka vid attack
Danmarks besked: Kungarikets soldater skjuter tillbaka om Grönland attackeras. Sverige har skickat militär till ön – mitt i den inflammerade dragkampen om den. ”Det är på förfrågan från Danmark”, skri...
www.expressen.se
January 14, 2026 at 5:25 PM
🚨🚨Breaking: "Sweden has sent military to Greenland".
Denmark's message: The Kingdom's soldiers will shoot back if Greenland is attacked.
"It is at the request of Denmark," writes PM Ulf Kristersson. 🧵
www.expressen.se/nyheter/varl...
Denmark's message: The Kingdom's soldiers will shoot back if Greenland is attacked.
"It is at the request of Denmark," writes PM Ulf Kristersson. 🧵
www.expressen.se/nyheter/varl...
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2025 was the third warmest year on record globally, following 2023 and 2024. 2023-2025 average global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels (1850–1900), the first time a consecutive three-year span has surpassed this critical level.
In #VernonBC, it was the warmest year on record.
In #VernonBC, it was the warmest year on record.
January 14, 2026 at 7:04 PM
2025 was the third warmest year on record globally, following 2023 and 2024. 2023-2025 average global temperatures exceeded 1.5°C above pre-industrial levels (1850–1900), the first time a consecutive three-year span has surpassed this critical level.
In #VernonBC, it was the warmest year on record.
In #VernonBC, it was the warmest year on record.
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Delta reported that it sold more premium flight tickets last year but fewer of their cheap flight tickets.
What does that mean? The rich are doing better than ever, but everyone else is getting squeezed.
Even other corporations are noticing the trend. Here’s why it's dangerous for the economy.
What does that mean? The rich are doing better than ever, but everyone else is getting squeezed.
Even other corporations are noticing the trend. Here’s why it's dangerous for the economy.
Our Economy Is in Danger. Here’s Why
While corporate profits skyrocket and the stock market rides high, regular Americans are struggling to make ends meet.Ev
www.youtube.com
January 14, 2026 at 6:45 PM
Delta reported that it sold more premium flight tickets last year but fewer of their cheap flight tickets.
What does that mean? The rich are doing better than ever, but everyone else is getting squeezed.
Even other corporations are noticing the trend. Here’s why it's dangerous for the economy.
What does that mean? The rich are doing better than ever, but everyone else is getting squeezed.
Even other corporations are noticing the trend. Here’s why it's dangerous for the economy.
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The coming year will bring clarity about how much Donald Trump’s experiments have upended the economy. It may fall short of doomsters’ worst fears. But a more severe crisis is also possible
America is going through a big economic experiment
In 2026 the consequences of Donald Trump’s economic policies, including on tariffs and immigration, will become clearer
econ.st
January 13, 2026 at 11:00 PM
The coming year will bring clarity about how much Donald Trump’s experiments have upended the economy. It may fall short of doomsters’ worst fears. But a more severe crisis is also possible
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January 14, 2026 at 12:05 AM
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NEW – Analysis: Coal power drops in China and India for first time in 52 years after clean-energy records | @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/WqnAVhP
Read here: buff.ly/WqnAVhP
January 13, 2026 at 12:01 AM
NEW – Analysis: Coal power drops in China and India for first time in 52 years after clean-energy records | @laurimyllyvirta.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/WqnAVhP
Read here: buff.ly/WqnAVhP
SAD!
“.. some White House officials see the episode as radioactive, with aides and allies eager to distance themselves from a probe they believe could do more damage to the White House than to Powell.”
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
@politico.com
www.politico.com/news/2026/01...
January 12, 2026 at 11:40 PM
SAD!
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Donald Trump said countries doing business with Iran will be subject to a 25% tariff on trade with the US, a move that could hit major economies such as China, Russia and India. ft.trib.al/7LflL83
January 12, 2026 at 10:11 PM
Donald Trump said countries doing business with Iran will be subject to a 25% tariff on trade with the US, a move that could hit major economies such as China, Russia and India. ft.trib.al/7LflL83
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This is essential: a democracy *must* know who is paying its politicians and where that money is coming from.
Cryptocurrency is *designed* to make that impossible.
The whole point is to lift payments outside the scrutiny of the state.
Cryptocurrency is *designed* to make that impossible.
The whole point is to lift payments outside the scrutiny of the state.
Seven Select Committee Chairs have written jointly to the Prime Minister calling for an explicit ban on cryptocurrency donations in the forthcoming Elections Bill.
This is not an argument about digital assets. It is an argument about democratic integrity.
This is not an argument about digital assets. It is an argument about democratic integrity.
January 12, 2026 at 9:24 AM
This is essential: a democracy *must* know who is paying its politicians and where that money is coming from.
Cryptocurrency is *designed* to make that impossible.
The whole point is to lift payments outside the scrutiny of the state.
Cryptocurrency is *designed* to make that impossible.
The whole point is to lift payments outside the scrutiny of the state.
The disconnect between reality and investor sentiment is notable.
Reading through the FT at the moment is a strange experience: revolution, war, disaster, brutal autocratic oppression, mad dictator shit....and then "markets continue to thrive"; "record profits".
January 12, 2026 at 9:26 AM
The disconnect between reality and investor sentiment is notable.
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Video message from Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=KckG...
www.federalreserve.gov/newsevents/s...
Statement by Federal Reserve Chair Jerome H. Powell
YouTube video by Federal Reserve
www.youtube.com
January 12, 2026 at 6:08 AM
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The world's richest 0.1% took just three days to exhaust their annual carbon budget
The UK’s richest 1% produced more carbon pollution in eight days than the poorest 50% used in a year.
We can't afford the rich - they produce corruption, poverty, environmental degradation; destroy democracy.
The UK’s richest 1% produced more carbon pollution in eight days than the poorest 50% used in a year.
We can't afford the rich - they produce corruption, poverty, environmental degradation; destroy democracy.
World’s richest 1% have already used fair share of emissions for 2026, says Oxfam
Richest 1% took 10 days while wealthiest 0.1% needed just three days to exhaust annual carbon budget, study shows
www.theguardian.com
January 10, 2026 at 7:56 AM
The world's richest 0.1% took just three days to exhaust their annual carbon budget
The UK’s richest 1% produced more carbon pollution in eight days than the poorest 50% used in a year.
We can't afford the rich - they produce corruption, poverty, environmental degradation; destroy democracy.
The UK’s richest 1% produced more carbon pollution in eight days than the poorest 50% used in a year.
We can't afford the rich - they produce corruption, poverty, environmental degradation; destroy democracy.
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China’s warning to Japan that it could choke off supplies of rare earths, its favorite weapon in trade conflicts, targets a persistent vulnerability among Japanese manufacturers after more than a decade of Tokyo trying to reduce reliance on its rival
China Shoulders Its Favorite Trade War Weapon in Feud With Japan
China’s warning to Japan that it could choke off supplies of rare earths, its favorite weapon in trade conflicts, targets a persistent vulnerability among Japanese manufacturers after more than a decade of Tokyo trying to reduce reliance on its rival.
bloom.bg
January 7, 2026 at 9:00 AM
China’s warning to Japan that it could choke off supplies of rare earths, its favorite weapon in trade conflicts, targets a persistent vulnerability among Japanese manufacturers after more than a decade of Tokyo trying to reduce reliance on its rival
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Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that an attack on Greenland would end NATO. This is not an exaggeration.
US intentions towards Greenland threaten NATO’s future. But European countries are not helpless
US threats to annex Greenland following the attack on Venezuela should be taken seriously. European countries have important leverage they should be prepared to use.
www.chathamhouse.org
January 7, 2026 at 6:00 AM
Danish Prime Minister Mette Frederiksen has said that an attack on Greenland would end NATO. This is not an exaggeration.
Golden Age of imperialism update
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
US discussing options to acquire Greenland, including use of military - White House
It came as European allies rallied behind Denmark, which is pushing back against Trump's ambitions for the Arctic island.
www.bbc.co.uk
January 7, 2026 at 8:00 AM
Golden Age of imperialism update
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...
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Warren Buffett may have beaten the S&P 500 this century but all he had to do was buy Gold and he would have done even better 🚨🤯😱
January 3, 2026 at 12:37 AM
Warren Buffett may have beaten the S&P 500 this century but all he had to do was buy Gold and he would have done even better 🚨🤯😱
The 2nd rise in margin requirements by the CME Group in just 3 days and coincidentally the 2nd fall in silver triggered by CME increasing margin requirements.
The price of silver fell after exchange operator CME Group raised margin requirements on silver purchases.
Silver Price Slips More Than 6% After Historic Rally
The price of silver fell after exchange operator CME Group raised margin requirements on silver purchases.
www.forbes.com
January 1, 2026 at 7:55 AM
The 2nd rise in margin requirements by the CME Group in just 3 days and coincidentally the 2nd fall in silver triggered by CME increasing margin requirements.