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In this week’s podcast, climate journalist @zoeschlanger.bsky.social speaks about her book The Light Eaters and explores what it might mean if we embraced plant intelligence within the frame of Western science. Listen to “The World Is a Prism, Not a Window.” emergencemagazine.org/podcast/
December 3, 2024 at 2:48 PM
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Ah, I see today is "type in your address and let @propublica.org make you super depressed" day.

My neighborhood risk is significantly above the midpoint of the cancer risk range. Not thrilled!

projects.propublica.org/formaldehyde...
Map: What's the Cancer Risk From Formaldehyde Where I Live? — ProPublica
In most of the country, formaldehyde contributes more to outdoor cancer risk than any other toxic air pollutant. Look up your address to see risks from the chemical on your block and where it comes fr...
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December 3, 2024 at 3:16 PM
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The Light Eaters is one of the @newyorker.com's Essential Reads for 2024. What unbelievably cool company to be in. Honored as hell. www.newyorker.com/best-books-2...
The Best Books of 2024
The New Yorker’s editors and critics choose this year’s essential reads in fiction, poetry, and nonfiction.
www.newyorker.com
December 5, 2024 at 6:47 PM
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Calin Georgescu, whose stunning victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election was declared void, is a hard-right, self-styled outsider critical of NATO who wants to end his country's support for its neighbor Ukraine reut.rs/4f4XfH9
Who is Calin Georgescu, the man at the centre of Romania's cancelled election?
Calin Georgescu, whose stunning victory in the first round of Romania's presidential election was declared void on Friday, is a hard-right, self-styled outsider critical of NATO who wants to end his country's support for its neighbour Ukraine.
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December 6, 2024 at 4:37 PM
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Romania's top court annulled the result of the first round of the country's presidential election, adding that the entire election process would have to be rerun. The second round had been due to be held on Sunday reut.rs/4g78O1V
Romanian top court annuls presidential election result
Romania's top court annulled the result of the first round of the country's presidential election, adding that the entire election process would have to be rerun.
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December 6, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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Two years ago, forensic pathologist Modesto Martinez moved to the tiny Canary island of El Hierro with an eye to retiring. Instead, he's been called out day and night to deal with dead African migrants reut.rs/3ZmQn29
Inside one island's struggle to cope with migrant deaths, disappearances
The number of migrants arriving in the Canary islands is running at all-time highs, while the rate of migrants going missing or dying on the voyage is growing five times faster.
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December 7, 2024 at 12:21 PM
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South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion in parliament after he imposed, then lifted martial law. Members of his party boycotted the vote reut.rs/4iqNohN
South Korea's Yoon survives impeachment vote after his party boycotts
South Korean President Yoon Suk Yeol survived an impeachment motion in the opposition-led parliament on Saturday that was prompted by his short-lived attempt to impose martial law this week, after members of his party boycotted the vote.
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December 7, 2024 at 12:43 PM
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Unesco: In Southeast Asia, kebaya comes in various lengths and can be worn with a matching sarong. Kebaya is worn at casual as well as formal events. Kebaya is a significant part of the cultural heritage and identity of various communities in Southeast Asia www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZFo6...
Kebaya: knowledge, skills, traditions and practices
YouTube video by UNESCO
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December 6, 2024 at 11:49 AM
Just happy to be here, observing, learning and enjoying what others have to say.
December 7, 2024 at 2:29 PM
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Alex Van Halen shares his story of his parents, who left Indonesia in 1953, his brotherly love and their music. He is the drummer of the band Van Halen with brother Eddie playing guitar. They're born in Amsterdam and trained as classical pianists www.youtube.com/watch?v=ytAX...
Alex Van Halen with Ariel Levy at Live Talks Los Angeles
YouTube video by LiveTalksLA
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December 7, 2024 at 7:56 AM