Brett Reimers
@sliverofsky.bsky.social
Enviro Scientist-Engineer (nerd), working in #Sustainability. Passionate about #ecology, #photography, #travel #family and #learning.
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Brett Reimers
@sliverofsky.bsky.social
· Nov 20
This platform is growing so fast, but I appear to be as terrible as ever at making connections.
Here's my myspace level pitch:
Anyone keen on a #connect?
I'm into #photography, #science and #sustainability, not necessarily in that order.
Based in #SouthAfrica.
Here's my myspace level pitch:
Anyone keen on a #connect?
I'm into #photography, #science and #sustainability, not necessarily in that order.
Based in #SouthAfrica.
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![Comic. [Two people in front of projected satellite image. A small portion of the image is pixelated squares.] PERSON 1: Wait, when was this imagery taken? Is this censorship the work of the contractor? One of our people? *Foreign actors!?* PERSON 2 with ponytail: Do we know who’s operating a facility at that location? PERSON 1: We can’t find *anything*. [caption] My hobby: Setting up big colored panels in the middle of nowhere as a prank on remote sensing people](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:cz73r7iyiqn26upot4jtjdhk/bafkreib6md2yc7x32taznh2u4feo27rltazabjco4fer3c6mni3soe5tfa@jpeg)
December 2, 2025 at 12:13 AM
This black November/Friday had been completely over hyped. All websites are claiming "up to 75% off!" *Proceed to website* Most things are maybe 4% off preinflated prices. Max 10%...or sold out.
Late stage capitalism doesnt even sell stuff well. 2/10.
Late stage capitalism doesnt even sell stuff well. 2/10.
November 27, 2025 at 7:43 PM
This black November/Friday had been completely over hyped. All websites are claiming "up to 75% off!" *Proceed to website* Most things are maybe 4% off preinflated prices. Max 10%...or sold out.
Late stage capitalism doesnt even sell stuff well. 2/10.
Late stage capitalism doesnt even sell stuff well. 2/10.
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November 27, 2025 at 5:20 AM
I’d say unbelievable but pathetic is becoming the new normal.
Beastie Boys wondering if they need to add a line “GIRLS! To be a natsec threat!”
Congress requires DOD to facilitate Scouts activities but the Secretary can ignore the law in cases where it is “detrimental to national security." Hegseth is preparing to do so because the scouts have become too inclusive of girls.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
November 26, 2025 at 2:15 PM
I’d say unbelievable but pathetic is becoming the new normal.
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Beastie Boys wondering if they need to add a line “GIRLS! To be a natsec threat!”
Congress requires DOD to facilitate Scouts activities but the Secretary can ignore the law in cases where it is “detrimental to national security." Hegseth is preparing to do so because the scouts have become too inclusive of girls.
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
www.npr.org/2025/11/25/n...
U.S. ready to cut support to Scouts, accusing them of attacking 'boy-friendly spaces'
Documents show the U.S. military is planning to sever all ties with the organization formerly known as the Boy Scouts.
www.npr.org
November 26, 2025 at 2:09 PM
Beastie Boys wondering if they need to add a line “GIRLS! To be a natsec threat!”
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This is America today. It doesn’t have to be this way.
November 13, 2025 at 3:04 PM
This is America today. It doesn’t have to be this way.
What a redneck racist hick, the USA has never been less of a reliable informed country than it is right now. The fact that you can fund genocides and still point fingers baffles the mind. The highest form of caucasity and hypocrisy.
businesstech.co.za/news/governm...
businesstech.co.za/news/governm...
United States boycotts South Africa’s G20
US President Donald Trump said on Friday that no US government official would attend the Group of 20 summit in South Africa later this month, because of what he said were "human rights abuses" taking ...
businesstech.co.za
November 8, 2025 at 3:35 PM
What a redneck racist hick, the USA has never been less of a reliable informed country than it is right now. The fact that you can fund genocides and still point fingers baffles the mind. The highest form of caucasity and hypocrisy.
businesstech.co.za/news/governm...
businesstech.co.za/news/governm...
Pretty sure that’s illegal.
#greenscorpions
#rustenburg
#airquality
Approximately 25,74243° S, 27,33428° E
#greenscorpions
#rustenburg
#airquality
Approximately 25,74243° S, 27,33428° E
November 8, 2025 at 9:13 AM
Pretty sure that’s illegal.
#greenscorpions
#rustenburg
#airquality
Approximately 25,74243° S, 27,33428° E
#greenscorpions
#rustenburg
#airquality
Approximately 25,74243° S, 27,33428° E
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November 4, 2025 at 2:38 PM
Love my daughter’s crazy Unicorn-Medusa sprinkler. Bonkers
November 3, 2025 at 7:34 AM
Love my daughter’s crazy Unicorn-Medusa sprinkler. Bonkers
Cracker of a sunset last night!
November 3, 2025 at 7:33 AM
Cracker of a sunset last night!
Are we still pretending that killing 104 people is within a ceasefire? The west have forgotten their definition of what a genocide is, are we adding ceasefire to this list of words that used to mean things?
October 29, 2025 at 4:51 PM
Are we still pretending that killing 104 people is within a ceasefire? The west have forgotten their definition of what a genocide is, are we adding ceasefire to this list of words that used to mean things?
Ride Joburg is the smelliest cycle race; it pisses me off that politicians claim it’s a mark of success when you ride through the polluted air of Soweto due to the inability of politicians to treat waste water. The litter and lack of service delivery is obvious.
www.ewn.co.za/morero-succe...
www.ewn.co.za/morero-succe...
Morero: Successful hosting of 947 Ride Joburg demonstrates we are a world-class city
Johannesburg Mayor Dada Morero was among attendees at the annual race, where an estimated 30,000 cyclists took to the streets.
www.ewn.co.za
October 29, 2025 at 8:16 AM
Ride Joburg is the smelliest cycle race; it pisses me off that politicians claim it’s a mark of success when you ride through the polluted air of Soweto due to the inability of politicians to treat waste water. The litter and lack of service delivery is obvious.
www.ewn.co.za/morero-succe...
www.ewn.co.za/morero-succe...
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“They’ve got money for ICE and golden ballrooms but not for hungry families” is so easy it’s almost funny
Johnson: Snap benefits is a unique situation. I got a summary of the legal analysis…the contingency funds are not legally available to cover the benefits right now
October 27, 2025 at 4:41 PM
“They’ve got money for ICE and golden ballrooms but not for hungry families” is so easy it’s almost funny
October 22, 2025 at 4:45 PM
October 19, 2025 at 9:01 PM
Captivated by jacaranda’s at the moment
October 17, 2025 at 6:08 PM
Captivated by jacaranda’s at the moment
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Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating
- CO2 in the air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening
@wmo-global.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- CO2 in the air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening
@wmo-global.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating
CO2 in air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening
www.theguardian.com
October 15, 2025 at 11:50 AM
Record leap in CO2 fuels fears of accelerating global heating
- CO2 in the air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening
@wmo-global.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
- CO2 in the air hit new high last year, with scientists concerned natural land and ocean carbon sinks are weakening
@wmo-global.bsky.social
#climatecrisis
Story by me
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
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Stay strong, stay beautiful, Chicago. c
October 11, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Stay strong, stay beautiful, Chicago. c
It’s so blatantly obvious that this is the best way to go. it highlights the terrifying hold fossil fuel giants must have to counteract voter friendly, planet friendly, economy friendly policies.
They are blocking slam dunk wins in the vast majority of the world.
They are blocking slam dunk wins in the vast majority of the world.
October 7, 2025 at 7:02 AM
It’s so blatantly obvious that this is the best way to go. it highlights the terrifying hold fossil fuel giants must have to counteract voter friendly, planet friendly, economy friendly policies.
They are blocking slam dunk wins in the vast majority of the world.
They are blocking slam dunk wins in the vast majority of the world.
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"Spain’s rapid renewables build-out means its power prices were set by fossil generation just 19% of the time, down from 75% in 2019. As a result, wholesale electricity was almost a third cheaper than the EU average"
Imagine having cheaper power
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Imagine having cheaper power
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Spain’s Renewable-Energy Boom Loosens Gas’s Grip on Power Prices
Soaring renewables output in Spain is weakening gas’s grip on electricity prices, setting the country apart from much of Europe where fossil fuels still dictate the cost of power.
www.bloomberg.com
October 2, 2025 at 7:15 PM
"Spain’s rapid renewables build-out means its power prices were set by fossil generation just 19% of the time, down from 75% in 2019. As a result, wholesale electricity was almost a third cheaper than the EU average"
Imagine having cheaper power
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Imagine having cheaper power
Gift link: www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
October 5, 2025 at 5:53 PM
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Just signed the European Declaration of Conscientious Objection to end academic collaborations and bilateral agreements with Israeli institutions complicit in severe violations of international law.
Colleagues in European academia are more than welcome to do the same (via the link below)!
Colleagues in European academia are more than welcome to do the same (via the link below)!
EUROPEAN DECLARATION OF CONSCIENTIOUS OBJECTION
Faculty and staff in European higher education and research declare their conscientious objection to collaborating with Israeli institutions complicit in severe violations of international law. To sign, visit uppsaladeclaration.se/european-dec...
Faculty and staff in European higher education and research declare their conscientious objection to collaborating with Israeli institutions complicit in severe violations of international law. To sign, visit uppsaladeclaration.se/european-dec...
September 22, 2025 at 3:50 PM
Just signed the European Declaration of Conscientious Objection to end academic collaborations and bilateral agreements with Israeli institutions complicit in severe violations of international law.
Colleagues in European academia are more than welcome to do the same (via the link below)!
Colleagues in European academia are more than welcome to do the same (via the link below)!
September 22, 2025 at 6:50 AM