Raglan Niall :lk: :tinoflag:
@niall.mastodon.nz.ap.brid.gy
Wannabe Climate Change Survivor trying hard to build a fantastic carbon free future. Despite techno-optimism I am not pro-techbro and believe we need fundamental political […]
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Peter Gleick (@petergleick@fediscience.org)
Attached: 1 image Do not trust AI or #chatgpt5 to do the most basic things like labeling a picture of the hydrologic cycle. Here's the gobbledygook it gave me. (Evaporation arrow pointing into the ground. Both surface water and the "ocean" labels underground. No "groundwater." No ice/glacier stock. Transpiration arrow coming from the #water surface, not plants, no mention of condensation...]
fediscience.org
Pinned for when people ask me what i think of AI.
Thanks @petergleick
https://fediscience.org/@petergleick/115034355935585552
Thanks @petergleick
https://fediscience.org/@petergleick/115034355935585552
Having lived offgird with solar and batteries for the last 11 years I can tell you its impossible and the Government's LNG decision is incredibly smart. /s
#nzpol
#lng
#fossilfools
#nzpol
#lng
#fossilfools
February 9, 2026 at 9:04 AM
Having lived offgird with solar and batteries for the last 11 years I can tell you its impossible and the Government's LNG decision is incredibly smart. /s
#nzpol
#lng
#fossilfools
#nzpol
#lng
#fossilfools
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Imported LNG?
Why, oh why, are we under the thumb of absolute #fossilfools?
We could have energy independence with cheap offshore wind and solar power. We could phase out fossil fuels and transition to a carbon free economy.
But not with these crapitalist bootlickers in charge.
This is tying […]
Why, oh why, are we under the thumb of absolute #fossilfools?
We could have energy independence with cheap offshore wind and solar power. We could phase out fossil fuels and transition to a carbon free economy.
But not with these crapitalist bootlickers in charge.
This is tying […]
Original post on mastodon.nz
mastodon.nz
February 9, 2026 at 7:34 AM
Imported LNG?
Why, oh why, are we under the thumb of absolute #fossilfools?
We could have energy independence with cheap offshore wind and solar power. We could phase out fossil fuels and transition to a carbon free economy.
But not with these crapitalist bootlickers in charge.
This is tying […]
Why, oh why, are we under the thumb of absolute #fossilfools?
We could have energy independence with cheap offshore wind and solar power. We could phase out fossil fuels and transition to a carbon free economy.
But not with these crapitalist bootlickers in charge.
This is tying […]
RE: https://mastodon.nz/@nickofnz/116028536356086313
I'm sure it can buy the world's smallest violin and someone to play it.
I'm sure it can buy the world's smallest violin and someone to play it.
mastodon.nz
February 7, 2026 at 7:21 PM
RE: https://mastodon.nz/@nickofnz/116028536356086313
I'm sure it can buy the world's smallest violin and someone to play it.
I'm sure it can buy the world's smallest violin and someone to play it.
Just add an 'i' in the gap between Penn & Station. Not perfect spelling but I think most people will get it.
#uspol
#tangerinetyrant
#uspol
#tangerinetyrant
February 7, 2026 at 8:51 AM
Just add an 'i' in the gap between Penn & Station. Not perfect spelling but I think most people will get it.
#uspol
#tangerinetyrant
#uspol
#tangerinetyrant
They'll never guess I killed and buried that anaconda!
#perfectcrime
#perfectcrime
February 7, 2026 at 4:43 AM
They'll never guess I killed and buried that anaconda!
#perfectcrime
#perfectcrime
Reposted by Raglan Niall :lk: :tinoflag:
I will believe the Tesla Roadster when I see it.
As of right now, Tesla essentially sells two versions of the same car (the 3 and the Y) and also offers a “halo truck” that has aged like milk and has already been sold to anyone who wanted one.
Unless the Roadster changes drastically, offering […]
As of right now, Tesla essentially sells two versions of the same car (the 3 and the Y) and also offers a “halo truck” that has aged like milk and has already been sold to anyone who wanted one.
Unless the Roadster changes drastically, offering […]
Original post on weird.autos
weird.autos
February 7, 2026 at 1:01 AM
I will believe the Tesla Roadster when I see it.
As of right now, Tesla essentially sells two versions of the same car (the 3 and the Y) and also offers a “halo truck” that has aged like milk and has already been sold to anyone who wanted one.
Unless the Roadster changes drastically, offering […]
As of right now, Tesla essentially sells two versions of the same car (the 3 and the Y) and also offers a “halo truck” that has aged like milk and has already been sold to anyone who wanted one.
Unless the Roadster changes drastically, offering […]
Reposted by Raglan Niall :lk: :tinoflag:
Jeff Bezos: [clears throat] DEMOCRACY DIES IN DARKNESS
Jeff Bezos: [turns off the lights]
Jeff Bezos: [turns off the lights]
February 4, 2026 at 5:18 PM
Jeff Bezos: [clears throat] DEMOCRACY DIES IN DARKNESS
Jeff Bezos: [turns off the lights]
Jeff Bezos: [turns off the lights]
Well that's my laundry wet again.
#heavyrainshower
#heavyrainshower
February 4, 2026 at 12:09 AM
Well that's my laundry wet again.
#heavyrainshower
#heavyrainshower
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Everything is fine. Climate change is a hoax by radical green extremists. Move along, nothing to see here. Drill, baby, drill, etc.
/s
Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim […]
/s
Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim […]
Original post on mastodon.nz
mastodon.nz
February 3, 2026 at 7:04 PM
Everything is fine. Climate change is a hoax by radical green extremists. Move along, nothing to see here. Drill, baby, drill, etc.
/s
Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim […]
/s
Major insurer declines new home insurance policies for Blenheim […]
Reposted by Raglan Niall :lk: :tinoflag:
With yesterday's watering down of driver licencing requirements, the Coalition has added yet another way to kill and maim more of us with their fossil policies:
Reducing public transport services, forcing people into cars.
Raising speed limits on roads, guaranteeing more crashes with higher […]
Reducing public transport services, forcing people into cars.
Raising speed limits on roads, guaranteeing more crashes with higher […]
Original post on mastodon.nz
mastodon.nz
February 3, 2026 at 7:39 PM
With yesterday's watering down of driver licencing requirements, the Coalition has added yet another way to kill and maim more of us with their fossil policies:
Reducing public transport services, forcing people into cars.
Raising speed limits on roads, guaranteeing more crashes with higher […]
Reducing public transport services, forcing people into cars.
Raising speed limits on roads, guaranteeing more crashes with higher […]
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“New Zealanders who are struggling to put food on the table are not going to thank us for having a performative awards ceremony after we write billion-dollar cheques to other countries to meet a Paris target that James Shaw set.”
No, they certainly won’t, Nicky Noboats, so why don’t you invest […]
No, they certainly won’t, Nicky Noboats, so why don’t you invest […]
Original post on mastodon.nz
mastodon.nz
February 3, 2026 at 7:22 AM
“New Zealanders who are struggling to put food on the table are not going to thank us for having a performative awards ceremony after we write billion-dollar cheques to other countries to meet a Paris target that James Shaw set.”
No, they certainly won’t, Nicky Noboats, so why don’t you invest […]
No, they certainly won’t, Nicky Noboats, so why don’t you invest […]
RE: https://mastodon.nz/@Niall/116003565945193577
Continuing today's theme of 'what the hell are we doing with our planet', this podcast has the scary stat about heat trapped vs heat released when we burn fossil fuel we trap 30-40 times more energy than we release […]
Continuing today's theme of 'what the hell are we doing with our planet', this podcast has the scary stat about heat trapped vs heat released when we burn fossil fuel we trap 30-40 times more energy than we release […]
February 3, 2026 at 9:02 AM
RE: https://mastodon.nz/@Niall/116003565945193577
Continuing today's theme of 'what the hell are we doing with our planet', this podcast has the scary stat about heat trapped vs heat released when we burn fossil fuel we trap 30-40 times more energy than we release […]
Continuing today's theme of 'what the hell are we doing with our planet', this podcast has the scary stat about heat trapped vs heat released when we burn fossil fuel we trap 30-40 times more energy than we release […]
Awesome. Will Musk climb out of his K hole to complain petulantly?
#ev #stupidhandles
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/03/china-to-ban-hidden-car-door-handles-evs
#ev #stupidhandles
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/03/china-to-ban-hidden-car-door-handles-evs
China to ban hidden car door handles on all EVs over crash safety concerns
Sleek car doors reduce vehicle drag but are prone to losing operability in the event of a crash, officials say
www.theguardian.com
February 3, 2026 at 6:08 AM
Awesome. Will Musk climb out of his K hole to complain petulantly?
#ev #stupidhandles
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/03/china-to-ban-hidden-car-door-handles-evs
#ev #stupidhandles
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/03/china-to-ban-hidden-car-door-handles-evs
Seth Meyers pointing out the absurdity & depravity of the current regime.
https://youtu.be/SDuxH6m4ld0
#evil
#revolt
#uspol
https://youtu.be/SDuxH6m4ld0
#evil
#revolt
#uspol
February 3, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Seth Meyers pointing out the absurdity & depravity of the current regime.
https://youtu.be/SDuxH6m4ld0
#evil
#revolt
#uspol
https://youtu.be/SDuxH6m4ld0
#evil
#revolt
#uspol
Selling my Nikon D3000 DSLR, 55-200 & 18-55 lenses.
Haven't used it in forever. Definitely has a cracked body but can't find the crack to photo it. I'm just trying to get rid because I'm tired of finding it once a year and thinking 'I should do something with that...'
$1 start, no reserve […]
Haven't used it in forever. Definitely has a cracked body but can't find the crack to photo it. I'm just trying to get rid because I'm tired of finding it once a year and thinking 'I should do something with that...'
$1 start, no reserve […]
Original post on mastodon.nz
mastodon.nz
February 3, 2026 at 1:46 AM
Selling my Nikon D3000 DSLR, 55-200 & 18-55 lenses.
Haven't used it in forever. Definitely has a cracked body but can't find the crack to photo it. I'm just trying to get rid because I'm tired of finding it once a year and thinking 'I should do something with that...'
$1 start, no reserve […]
Haven't used it in forever. Definitely has a cracked body but can't find the crack to photo it. I'm just trying to get rid because I'm tired of finding it once a year and thinking 'I should do something with that...'
$1 start, no reserve […]
Must get off arse and be productive.
Must get off arse and be productive.
Must get off arse and be productive.
Must get off arse and be productive.
etc..
Must get off arse and be productive.
Must get off arse and be productive.
Must get off arse and be productive.
etc..
February 3, 2026 at 12:13 AM
Must get off arse and be productive.
Must get off arse and be productive.
Must get off arse and be productive.
Must get off arse and be productive.
etc..
Must get off arse and be productive.
Must get off arse and be productive.
Must get off arse and be productive.
etc..
RE: https://mastodon.nz/@colinburgess/116003292167909500
Watch the 7.5 minute introduction to hear a wonderful non-climate based argument for why renewables are a smart idea.
Watch the 7.5 minute introduction to hear a wonderful non-climate based argument for why renewables are a smart idea.
mastodon.nz
February 2, 2026 at 10:30 PM
RE: https://mastodon.nz/@colinburgess/116003292167909500
Watch the 7.5 minute introduction to hear a wonderful non-climate based argument for why renewables are a smart idea.
Watch the 7.5 minute introduction to hear a wonderful non-climate based argument for why renewables are a smart idea.
Boost for reach please!
Does anyone know of a turnkey 'de-bigtech' solution, service or facilitator? My attempts have stalled and fallen into the 'too hard' basket. I am willing to pay. Not sure how much.. what's your price? Preferably NZ based but most locations except USA and hell considered […]
Does anyone know of a turnkey 'de-bigtech' solution, service or facilitator? My attempts have stalled and fallen into the 'too hard' basket. I am willing to pay. Not sure how much.. what's your price? Preferably NZ based but most locations except USA and hell considered […]
Original post on mastodon.nz
mastodon.nz
February 2, 2026 at 5:50 AM
Boost for reach please!
Does anyone know of a turnkey 'de-bigtech' solution, service or facilitator? My attempts have stalled and fallen into the 'too hard' basket. I am willing to pay. Not sure how much.. what's your price? Preferably NZ based but most locations except USA and hell considered […]
Does anyone know of a turnkey 'de-bigtech' solution, service or facilitator? My attempts have stalled and fallen into the 'too hard' basket. I am willing to pay. Not sure how much.. what's your price? Preferably NZ based but most locations except USA and hell considered […]
RE: https://mastodon.social/@randahl/115999375806173599
Yeahman! Has anyone seen Chloe or Hipkins on Mastodon?
Yeahman! Has anyone seen Chloe or Hipkins on Mastodon?
mastodon.social
February 2, 2026 at 5:28 AM
RE: https://mastodon.social/@randahl/115999375806173599
Yeahman! Has anyone seen Chloe or Hipkins on Mastodon?
Yeahman! Has anyone seen Chloe or Hipkins on Mastodon?
February 2, 2026 at 5:24 AM
Reposted by Raglan Niall :lk: :tinoflag:
Tired and jaded today. Not surprising given my big, productive Sunday but still not great!
February 1, 2026 at 11:12 PM
Tired and jaded today. Not surprising given my big, productive Sunday but still not great!
Reposted by Raglan Niall :lk: :tinoflag:
RE: https://mstdn.social/@jschauma/115996603019518312
Let's face it, if we taxed billionaires back to being merely multi-millionaires, their lifestyles wouldn't change, but the Governments we elect, would have the money to make all of our lives better...
Let's face it, if we taxed billionaires back to being merely multi-millionaires, their lifestyles wouldn't change, but the Governments we elect, would have the money to make all of our lives better...
Billionaires, man. Greedy motherfuckers.
Brin is worth $266B. A one-time 5% billionaire tax (with the money going to healthcare!) would mean he's left with... $242B. Which that year's rate of growth would trivially earn him back. But he just can't.
You can do a 99% one-time billionaire tax and […]
Brin is worth $266B. A one-time 5% billionaire tax (with the money going to healthcare!) would mean he's left with... $242B. Which that year's rate of growth would trivially earn him back. But he just can't.
You can do a 99% one-time billionaire tax and […]
Original post on mstdn.social
mstdn.social
February 1, 2026 at 7:08 PM
RE: https://mstdn.social/@jschauma/115996603019518312
Let's face it, if we taxed billionaires back to being merely multi-millionaires, their lifestyles wouldn't change, but the Governments we elect, would have the money to make all of our lives better...
Let's face it, if we taxed billionaires back to being merely multi-millionaires, their lifestyles wouldn't change, but the Governments we elect, would have the money to make all of our lives better...
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I know things are terrible, but at least we still have The Onion.
https://theonion.com/rfk-jr-demonstrates-how-to-remove-tapeworm-by-scooting-ass-across-carpet/
https://theonion.com/rfk-jr-demonstrates-how-to-remove-tapeworm-by-scooting-ass-across-carpet/
RFK Jr. Demonstrates How To Remove Tapeworm By Scooting Ass Across Carpet
WASHINGTON—In an address touting the practice as a completely drug-free method to relieve the common affliction, Secretary of Health and Human Services Robert F. Kennedy Jr. demonstrated Thursday how to remove a tapeworm by scooting one’s ass across carpet. “Doctors won’t tell you this, but you don’t need medication for a tapeworm—all you need is […]
The post RFK Jr. Demonstrates How To Remove Tapeworm By Scooting Ass Across Carpet appeared first on The Onion.
theonion.com
January 31, 2026 at 4:08 PM
I know things are terrible, but at least we still have The Onion.
https://theonion.com/rfk-jr-demonstrates-how-to-remove-tapeworm-by-scooting-ass-across-carpet/
https://theonion.com/rfk-jr-demonstrates-how-to-remove-tapeworm-by-scooting-ass-across-carpet/
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Enshittification in social #fosdem #socialweb
January 31, 2026 at 10:53 AM
Enshittification in social #fosdem #socialweb