Stuart Robertson
@sturob.bsky.social
Climate Deep Tech Scientist, Engineer, Nature Enjoyer.
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Checking the Monday morning headlines in 2025
February 3, 2025 at 8:42 AM
Checking the Monday morning headlines in 2025
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I know the field is already flooded with Shit, and it's hard to focus on any one thing, but this should be the priority.
It's an offshore concentration camp
With capacity larger than any prison I know of
In a place synonomous w/ indefinite detention.
www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/t...
It's an offshore concentration camp
With capacity larger than any prison I know of
In a place synonomous w/ indefinite detention.
www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/t...
Trump says he will send migrants to Guantanamo Bay
Trump, since taking office last week, has taken numerous actions to crack down on illegal U.S. border crossings and deport undocumented migrants.
www.cnbc.com
January 29, 2025 at 11:29 PM
I know the field is already flooded with Shit, and it's hard to focus on any one thing, but this should be the priority.
It's an offshore concentration camp
With capacity larger than any prison I know of
In a place synonomous w/ indefinite detention.
www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/t...
It's an offshore concentration camp
With capacity larger than any prison I know of
In a place synonomous w/ indefinite detention.
www.cnbc.com/2025/01/29/t...
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Former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is in prison, attempted to commit suicide, reports Yonhap, citing a correction official. A South Korean opposition lawmaker says Kim used his underwear in this suicide attempt.
December 11, 2024 at 2:57 AM
Former defense minister Kim Yong-hyun, who is in prison, attempted to commit suicide, reports Yonhap, citing a correction official. A South Korean opposition lawmaker says Kim used his underwear in this suicide attempt.
Pretty on-the-nose, don’t you think?
Judges at a naming contest chose to retain the original names of Beijing's gift pandas on Saturday, after Hong Kong residents submitted 22,600 suggestions.
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Beijing's gift pandas retain original names after naming contest
Judges at a naming contest chose to retain the original names of Beijing's gift pandas on Saturday, after Hong Kong residents submitted 22,600 suggestions.
buff.ly
December 9, 2024 at 5:12 AM
Pretty on-the-nose, don’t you think?
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one of the illusions of the neat division into "dynasties" in Chinese history is that we miss how much of it, even in the relatively stable and clear dynasties, looked like Syria - a complex and shifting map of regional, ethnic, and religious loyalties
December 8, 2024 at 1:57 AM
one of the illusions of the neat division into "dynasties" in Chinese history is that we miss how much of it, even in the relatively stable and clear dynasties, looked like Syria - a complex and shifting map of regional, ethnic, and religious loyalties
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look out for a new battery chemistry! lithium-sulfur has always had potential, and now a few startups are on the verge of commercialization. one of them, lyten, recently scooped up a shuttered northvolt plant and will retrofit it to produce li-sulfur by next year
These Battery Startups Think They Can Succeed Where Northvolt Failed
Two U.S.-based companies are betting on lithium-sulfur to compete with China.
heatmap.news
December 3, 2024 at 9:20 PM
look out for a new battery chemistry! lithium-sulfur has always had potential, and now a few startups are on the verge of commercialization. one of them, lyten, recently scooped up a shuttered northvolt plant and will retrofit it to produce li-sulfur by next year
I guess someone hit the soju a little too hard last night?
South Korea lifts president's martial law decree after lawmakers reject military rule
The president of South Korea has lifted the martial law he imposed on the country, bending to political pressure after a tense night in which troops surrounded parliament and lawmakers voted to reject...
apnews.com
December 4, 2024 at 12:30 AM
I guess someone hit the soju a little too hard last night?
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Interesting.
**BREAKING**
First signs Russian Navy is evacuating ships from Tartus, Syria
You heard it here first, please share
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
First signs Russian Navy is evacuating ships from Tartus, Syria
You heard it here first, please share
www.navalnews.com/naval-news/2...
First Signs Russia Is Evacuating Navy Ships From Syria - Naval News
The Russian Navy's base at Tartus in Syria is crucial to its support of the Assad regime, and its ambitions on the world stage. The dramatic shift in the front lines in Syria now puts the base at risk...
www.navalnews.com
December 3, 2024 at 8:24 AM
Interesting.
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I can’t believe hard is it for democrats, online lefty people, and normies to coalesce around “rich people are fucking you.”
The Democrats should stop conceptualizing the 2026 campaign as "vote for the party which is most ethically consistent on executive powers."
The campaign should be, "vote for the party that will use the tools at its disposal to stand up to fascists and defeat the billionaires stealing your money"
The campaign should be, "vote for the party that will use the tools at its disposal to stand up to fascists and defeat the billionaires stealing your money"
If the other side doesn't follow the norm, it's not a norm. That is like the DEFINITION of a norm
December 2, 2024 at 3:05 PM
I can’t believe hard is it for democrats, online lefty people, and normies to coalesce around “rich people are fucking you.”
Can anyone point me toward an analysis of why state-level ranked choice voting ballot initiatives have done so poorly in recent elections?
December 3, 2024 at 12:14 AM
Can anyone point me toward an analysis of why state-level ranked choice voting ballot initiatives have done so poorly in recent elections?
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Renewables were 82% of new US generating capacity in September and 90% in first three-quarters of 2024.
Solar was 76% of new US capacity in September and 78% during the first nine months of 2024.
Solar plus wind are now more than 21% of US generating capacity; all renewables combined are 30%.
Solar was 76% of new US capacity in September and 78% during the first nine months of 2024.
Solar plus wind are now more than 21% of US generating capacity; all renewables combined are 30%.
a rainbow and a star with the words " i know you know "
ALT: a rainbow and a star with the words " i know you know "
media.tenor.com
December 2, 2024 at 10:57 PM
Renewables were 82% of new US generating capacity in September and 90% in first three-quarters of 2024.
Solar was 76% of new US capacity in September and 78% during the first nine months of 2024.
Solar plus wind are now more than 21% of US generating capacity; all renewables combined are 30%.
Solar was 76% of new US capacity in September and 78% during the first nine months of 2024.
Solar plus wind are now more than 21% of US generating capacity; all renewables combined are 30%.
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We're seeing consequences of how the breakdown in one party can lead to corrupt behavior by another.
Biden would not abuse his power if Trump wouldn't abuse his.
Doesn't excuse Biden, but it shows the negative feedback loop of democratic backsliding
Biden would not abuse his power if Trump wouldn't abuse his.
Doesn't excuse Biden, but it shows the negative feedback loop of democratic backsliding
December 2, 2024 at 1:54 AM
We're seeing consequences of how the breakdown in one party can lead to corrupt behavior by another.
Biden would not abuse his power if Trump wouldn't abuse his.
Doesn't excuse Biden, but it shows the negative feedback loop of democratic backsliding
Biden would not abuse his power if Trump wouldn't abuse his.
Doesn't excuse Biden, but it shows the negative feedback loop of democratic backsliding
I cannot believe the amount of Biden apologists I’m seeing on here making excuses for the pardon of Hunter. Morally indefensible and political malpractice.
December 2, 2024 at 9:53 AM
I cannot believe the amount of Biden apologists I’m seeing on here making excuses for the pardon of Hunter. Morally indefensible and political malpractice.