Jair Villa Leal
@jairvilla.bsky.social
Life long learner - QA/QC - Moments and ideas make the world go round - One planet and one humankind - Panta rei
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Denmark, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands plan to build four artificial islands to quadruple offshore wind in the North Sea – the equivalent of 30 nuclear reactors.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #tech #GreenNewDeal
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #tech #GreenNewDeal
September 22, 2025 at 6:07 PM
Denmark, Germany, Belgium and the Netherlands plan to build four artificial islands to quadruple offshore wind in the North Sea – the equivalent of 30 nuclear reactors.
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #tech #GreenNewDeal
We have so many solutions. Implement them. #ActOnClimate
#ClimateCrisis #climate #energy #tech #GreenNewDeal
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Between this & zero traffic deaths in Helsinki last year....
The simple truth that's somehow utterly unintelligible to capitalism & those in its thrall is that doing the right thing by the vulnerable (be they houseless, pedestrians, or anything else) makes the world BETTER FOR EVERYONE.
The simple truth that's somehow utterly unintelligible to capitalism & those in its thrall is that doing the right thing by the vulnerable (be they houseless, pedestrians, or anything else) makes the world BETTER FOR EVERYONE.
“In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Those affected receive a small apartment & counselling with no preconditions. 4 out of 5 people affected make their way back into a stable life. And all this is CHEAPER than accepting homelessness.”
It costs a lot less to house people.
It costs a lot less to house people.
Finland ends homelessness and provides shelter for all in need - scoop.me
In Finland, the number of homeless people has fallen sharply. Why? The country applies the "Housing First" concept agains homelessness.
thebetter.news
September 21, 2025 at 4:42 PM
Between this & zero traffic deaths in Helsinki last year....
The simple truth that's somehow utterly unintelligible to capitalism & those in its thrall is that doing the right thing by the vulnerable (be they houseless, pedestrians, or anything else) makes the world BETTER FOR EVERYONE.
The simple truth that's somehow utterly unintelligible to capitalism & those in its thrall is that doing the right thing by the vulnerable (be they houseless, pedestrians, or anything else) makes the world BETTER FOR EVERYONE.
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via Global Sumud Flotilla
'Footage from another boat of our Flotilla shows the exact moment the Family Boat was struck from above.'
'Footage from another boat of our Flotilla shows the exact moment the Family Boat was struck from above.'
September 9, 2025 at 4:16 AM
via Global Sumud Flotilla
'Footage from another boat of our Flotilla shows the exact moment the Family Boat was struck from above.'
'Footage from another boat of our Flotilla shows the exact moment the Family Boat was struck from above.'
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Israel is a genocidal state and all who support it cheer for the murder of children.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...
Israel kills more than 80 people in Gaza, including dozens of aid seekers
More than 400 Palestinians have died at GHF sites since their operation began in rising daily killings of the hungry.
www.aljazeera.com
June 24, 2025 at 9:33 PM
Israel is a genocidal state and all who support it cheer for the murder of children.
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...
www.aljazeera.com/news/2025/6/...
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Soft Cell, “Tainted Love” touring with Simple Minds and Modern English at the Mann Center in Philly on “No Kings Day”. June 14, 2025.
#softcell #nokings #phillyconcerts #manncenter #taintedlove #softcelllive #philadelphia #lovemusic #comcerts #tdpavilion
Artist website —> www.softcell.co.uk
#softcell #nokings #phillyconcerts #manncenter #taintedlove #softcelllive #philadelphia #lovemusic #comcerts #tdpavilion
Artist website —> www.softcell.co.uk
June 15, 2025 at 4:41 AM
Soft Cell, “Tainted Love” touring with Simple Minds and Modern English at the Mann Center in Philly on “No Kings Day”. June 14, 2025.
#softcell #nokings #phillyconcerts #manncenter #taintedlove #softcelllive #philadelphia #lovemusic #comcerts #tdpavilion
Artist website —> www.softcell.co.uk
#softcell #nokings #phillyconcerts #manncenter #taintedlove #softcelllive #philadelphia #lovemusic #comcerts #tdpavilion
Artist website —> www.softcell.co.uk
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US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
June 14, 2025 at 12:45 AM
US Veterans peacefully protesting Trump’s military birthday parade arrested at Capitol Hill. This is the moment a 80+ year old US veteran is taken away in handcuffs for practicing his 1st Amendment right. #3E #NoKings #NoKingsProtests (🎥 @gregjstoker.bsky.social )
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About 500 of the National Guard troops deployed to the Los Angeles protests have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations, the commander in charge said Wednesday.
National Guard troops have temporarily detained civilians in LA protests, commander says
National Guard troops already have temporarily detained civilians in the Los Angeles protests over immigration raids.
bit.ly
June 11, 2025 at 11:09 PM
About 500 of the National Guard troops deployed to the Los Angeles protests have been trained to accompany agents on immigration operations, the commander in charge said Wednesday.
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Research in Nature Human Behaviour tracks the language used in congressional speeches from 1879 to 2022 and suggests that evidence-based language has continued to decline since the mid-1970s, together with a decline in legislative productivity. go.nature.com/42y9Y0T 🧪
April 15, 2025 at 7:01 PM
Research in Nature Human Behaviour tracks the language used in congressional speeches from 1879 to 2022 and suggests that evidence-based language has continued to decline since the mid-1970s, together with a decline in legislative productivity. go.nature.com/42y9Y0T 🧪
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Tragic news: The breeding male of Oregon's Metolius pack was recently found killed near Sisters, Oregon.
We've contributed to the $30.5K reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of this federally protected wolf.
More information: biodiv.us/4iLKRhF
We've contributed to the $30.5K reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of this federally protected wolf.
More information: biodiv.us/4iLKRhF
March 21, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Tragic news: The breeding male of Oregon's Metolius pack was recently found killed near Sisters, Oregon.
We've contributed to the $30.5K reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of this federally protected wolf.
More information: biodiv.us/4iLKRhF
We've contributed to the $30.5K reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction in the killing of this federally protected wolf.
More information: biodiv.us/4iLKRhF
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Comentario de Liz Throssell, portavoz de la Oficina de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas, sobre el descubrimiento de restos humanos en un rancho en México
hchr.org.mx/comunicados/...
hchr.org.mx/comunicados/...
Comentario de Liz Throssell, portavoz de la Oficina de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas, sobre el descubrimiento de restos humanos en un rancho en México | ONU-DH
hchr.org.mx
March 15, 2025 at 6:50 PM
Comentario de Liz Throssell, portavoz de la Oficina de Derechos Humanos de Naciones Unidas, sobre el descubrimiento de restos humanos en un rancho en México
hchr.org.mx/comunicados/...
hchr.org.mx/comunicados/...
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Join @apnews.com reporters for a Reddit AMA on their ongoing coverage on immigration — Trump's immigration announcements so far, including what's been done already, what might happen soon, and what might take longer to happen, if ever. We want your questions.
Ask them here: bit.ly/3QfMQyC
Ask them here: bit.ly/3QfMQyC
From the law community on Reddit: We’re Associated Press journalists reporting on immigration. Ask us anything.
Explore this post and more from the law community
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February 11, 2025 at 5:42 PM
Join @apnews.com reporters for a Reddit AMA on their ongoing coverage on immigration — Trump's immigration announcements so far, including what's been done already, what might happen soon, and what might take longer to happen, if ever. We want your questions.
Ask them here: bit.ly/3QfMQyC
Ask them here: bit.ly/3QfMQyC
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OUT NOW! We analysed 180 countries to see how they scored in the fight against corruption. Check out your country’s score! #CPI2024
Corruption Perceptions Index 2024
The Corruption Perceptions Index 2024 ranks 180 countries by their perceived levels of public sector corruption. Find out the scores and read our analysis.
www.transparency.org
February 11, 2025 at 5:30 AM
OUT NOW! We analysed 180 countries to see how they scored in the fight against corruption. Check out your country’s score! #CPI2024
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Excellent 10 Principles for Good Design, to Boost Your UX / UI Designs, by Dieter Rams!
February 8, 2025 at 7:00 PM
Excellent 10 Principles for Good Design, to Boost Your UX / UI Designs, by Dieter Rams!
Do not say DEI, say the three words.
February 1, 2025 at 4:08 PM
Do not say DEI, say the three words.
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You guys need to see this and take it in…
Wise words from someone who is a target. And he’s been listening.
Wise words from someone who is a target. And he’s been listening.
January 23, 2025 at 10:00 PM
You guys need to see this and take it in…
Wise words from someone who is a target. And he’s been listening.
Wise words from someone who is a target. And he’s been listening.
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November 25, 2024 at 2:04 AM
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The Icelandic pop star Björk's new installation at Centre Pompidou in Paris uses animal sounds to help people understand what's lost and what we stand to lose as a result of human-caused climate change.
A new installation lets you hear extinct and endangered animal sounds, thanks to Björk
The Icelandic pop star Björk's new installation at Centre Pompidou in Paris uses animal sounds to help people understand what's lost and what we stand to lose as a result of human-caused climate change.
www.npr.org
November 24, 2024 at 5:05 PM
The Icelandic pop star Björk's new installation at Centre Pompidou in Paris uses animal sounds to help people understand what's lost and what we stand to lose as a result of human-caused climate change.
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What we must do immediately:
1) End the use of fossil fuels
2) Build massive amounts of solar & wind
3) Electrify everything
4) Localize
5) Conserve
5) Find solutions for the last hard stuff (planes, cement)
6) Stop cutting down forests
#ActOnClimate https://buff.ly/3r2I3Ee
1) End the use of fossil fuels
2) Build massive amounts of solar & wind
3) Electrify everything
4) Localize
5) Conserve
5) Find solutions for the last hard stuff (planes, cement)
6) Stop cutting down forests
#ActOnClimate https://buff.ly/3r2I3Ee
November 24, 2024 at 7:07 PM
What we must do immediately:
1) End the use of fossil fuels
2) Build massive amounts of solar & wind
3) Electrify everything
4) Localize
5) Conserve
5) Find solutions for the last hard stuff (planes, cement)
6) Stop cutting down forests
#ActOnClimate https://buff.ly/3r2I3Ee
1) End the use of fossil fuels
2) Build massive amounts of solar & wind
3) Electrify everything
4) Localize
5) Conserve
5) Find solutions for the last hard stuff (planes, cement)
6) Stop cutting down forests
#ActOnClimate https://buff.ly/3r2I3Ee
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This chart about health in the EU is well worth studying for a minute or two. Top right chart is my favourite. While women outlive men by a bit their “healthy life years” are actually the same for both sexes! Source: https://buff.ly/4hTUqeC
November 24, 2024 at 8:33 PM
This chart about health in the EU is well worth studying for a minute or two. Top right chart is my favourite. While women outlive men by a bit their “healthy life years” are actually the same for both sexes! Source: https://buff.ly/4hTUqeC
There aren’t suddenly more of us, there is just so much suffering now. We need to nudge and mend things where we can. Gaal, Foundation.
November 24, 2024 at 6:33 PM
There aren’t suddenly more of us, there is just so much suffering now. We need to nudge and mend things where we can. Gaal, Foundation.