Nature can adapt to climate change – but not at this speed
The natural world is built for change. Seasons shift. Rivers rise and fall. The climate gradually warms and cools again. Animals migrate, adapt, and evolve in response to these rhythms. This is how Earth has always worked – and how it’s supposed to work.
The pine forests of the Western U.S. offer a perfect example. For thousands of years, ponderosa and lodgepole pines evolved with periodic wildfires that swept through every decade or two. These fires weren’t disasters – they were essential.
Lodgepole pines actually depend on fire to reproduce. Their resinous cones only open in intense heat, releasing seeds onto the ash bed below. Ponderosa pines developed thick, fire-resistant bark to survive the low-intensity ground fires that cleared out undergrowth. These frequent, cool burns created open forests with widely spaced mature trees, healthy and highly productive ecosystems that provided clean water, timber, and wildlife habitat.
So the problem today isn’t change. It’s the speed of change.
Changes that used to take centuries or millennia are now unfolding in a matter of years. Levels of climate-warming carbon dioxide in the atmosphere have risen to well above 400 parts per million, a concentration that last occurred about 15 million years ago.
But even more concerning is the rate of change: By burning fossil fuels, we are emitting carbon dioxide into the atmosphere 30 times faster than at any point in the last 100 million years. That’s like putting nature’s slow-moving film on fast-forward – only the device is overheating as a result.
Nature can keep up with climate change – but not at this speed
Earth’s systems evolved to handle disturbance, but human-driven climate change is pushing them past the breaking point.Jennifer Marlon (Yale Climate Connections)
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"Well, a significant problem with the United Nations is that it is ultimately guided by the political views of its member states, particularly the most powerful ones—the permanent members of the Security Council. I am talking here mainly about the United States, but I would not overlook the United Kingdom and France either. Other wealthy and influential states, primarily in Europe or European settler states elsewhere, such as Canada and Australia, are also deeply devoted to Israel. They have been reluctant to take measures that would rein Israel in and, on the contrary, have often encouraged and emboldened it, frequently turning a blind eye when Israel has engaged in particularly troubling actions. As a result, they have significantly constrained the United Nations’ ability to address Israel’s violations of international law effectively.
I think we can trace that position back a century or more, even before the creation of Israel, to when the mandate was given to the British at the end of the First World War. The British had long coveted the territory of Palestine and had encouraged Zionism for decades before receiving the mandate. In effect, what they sought was a settler state in the Middle East that would allow them to influence and control the region as much as possible.
I don’t believe that underlying objective has changed. This explains the deep devotion to Israel not only by the United States but also by the major European powers, for whom the Middle East remains of immense economic and strategic importance. They need to maintain control over the region, and they cannot rely on other governments there in the same way they can rely on Israel—although some, like Saudi Arabia, are also closely aligned with and loyal to the European powers and the United States. But they cannot count on them in the same way they can with Israel."
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#EU #Israel #Germany #USA #Palestine #Gaza #Genocide #HumanRights
Professor Schabas: US, Germany, and Others Could Be Held Liable as Accomplices to Genocide in Gaza - ECPS
In an extensive interview with the European Center for Populism Studies (ECPS), Professor William Schabas—one of the world’s foremost authorities onECPS_admin (ECPS)
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@cstross@wandering.shop My suspicion is that by this point a not insignificant portion of C-suite personnel are in full-blown LLM psychosis, and not just in the tech industry. Those things eat through brains like battery acid.neoliberal
Os dejo mi última tribuna de "La Trobairitz" en Abril. Publicada en agosto. Quería despedirme hablando de casi lo único que se puede y se debe hablar, Gaza, y preguntarme si hay literatura en ello.
«Mil maneras de bailar con la muerte»
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Mil maneras de bailar con la muerte
Dice el poeta palestino Mahmud Darwish en un poema de 2004: “Eran niños, recogían la nieve de los cipreses de Cristo/ y jugaban con los ángeles porque tenían la misma edad”.Alana S. Portero (El Periódico)
#WordWeavers Sept 1. Introduce your writing to a stranger using just 5 words.
I tell lies for money.
(Alternatively: Satirical SF with crunchy ideas.)
@SvenGeier Updated: I lie *entertainingly* for money!
(Most politicians aren't entertaining, except MAGA delusionals who voted for Trump because they think *he* is.)
I didn't know that Amy Winehouse didn't die. She just trasmigrated to Raye. Wow.
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Le isole rischiano di diventare inabitabili entro il 2050. Per proteggerle dall’erosione si sperimenta una tecnologia che cattura la sabbia in movimento. L'articolo del Mit Technology Review.
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Le isole rischiano di diventare inabitabili entro il 2050. Per proteggerle dall’erosione si sperimenta una tecnologia che cattura la sabbia in movimento LeggiMatthew Ponsford (Internazionale)
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It’s weird how many people talk about “agentic AI” like it’s not just blatant rebrand of bots
Just be honet and call them smart bots
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Calcio in tv: Champions League, le partite di Prime Video
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Calcio in tv: Champions League, le partite di Prime Video
La piattaforma americana ha scelto i match da trasmettere in esclusivaDaniele Cavalla (La Stampa)
Full video of our @homecomputermuseum talk now available here youtu.be/bOMq0dWDR_w?si=FdUhri…
#retrogaming #lucasfilmgames #lucasarts #atari #RescueOnFractalus #ZakMcKracken #puttputt #tokyodisneysea #leonardochallenge #LittleThingsThatKill #LeetaSimtar #HumongousEntertainment
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I’m so pleased to share Annie Fox and my @homecomputermuseum talk with everyone who wanted to attend but couldn’t. Thank you Anne Bras for putting this all together. The audio gets much better about 7 minutes in when a phone was placed next to us. #retrogaming #lucasfilmgames #lucasarts #atari #RescueOnFractalus #ZakMcKracken #puttputt #tokyodisneysea #leonardochallenge #LittleThingsThatKill #LeetaSimtaryoutu.be/bOMq0dWDR_w?si=FdUhri…
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MP: About 2 million Ukrainian schoolchildren are abroad
About 2 million Ukrainian schoolchildren are abroad, with nearly 400,000 of them studying Ukrainian curricula in Ukrainian schools online. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
A wasteland of rubble, dust and graves: how Gaza looks from the sky
The Guardian joins a Jordanian military airdrop for a rare chance to observe a landscape devastated by Israel’s offensiveLorenzo Tondo (The Guardian)
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La clericalata della settimana, 35: L’Unione Nazionale Comuni, Comunità, Enti Montani si allea con i vescovi
Ogni settimana pubblichiamo una cartolina dedicata all’affermazione o all’atto più clericale della settimana compiuto da rappresentanti di istituzioni o di funzioni pubbliche.A ragion veduta
Ξεκίνησε ο στόλος Global Sumud Flotilla με προορισμό τη Γάζα - Τεράστια συγκέντρωση αλληλεγγύης στη Γένοβα - The Press Project - Ειδήσεις, Αναλύσεις, Ραδιόφωνο, Τηλεόραση
Ξεκίνησε από τη Βερκελώνη ο στόλος του Global Sumud Flotilla με το πρώτο κύμα σκαφών από τα δεκάδες που θα ακολουθήσουν και με εκατοντάδες απλούς ανθρώπους από 44 χώρες το…Παναγιώτης Παπαδομανωλάκης (ThePressProject.gr)
Russia-Ukraine naval drone arms race could 'usher in a new era of warfare'
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Russia-Ukraine naval drone arms race could 'usher in a new era of warfare'
After a string of devastating Ukrainian strikes that crippled much of its Black Sea Fleet, Russia is now turning to naval drones in a bid to rebuild its presence and adapt to a new phase of maritime warfare.Kateryna Hodunova (The Kyiv Independent)
Parubiy murder: investigators do not rule out that suspect intended to flee abroad
Investigators do not rule out that the suspect in the murder of former Verkhovna Rada chairman and MP of the IX convocation Andriy Parubiy intended to flee abroad. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
WLFI, the token of Trump's World Liberty Financial, begins trading at ~$0.30 with a market cap of ~$7.5B; ~24.67% of its 100B supply is in circulation at open (Naga Avan-Nomayo/The Block)
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WLFI, the token of Trump's World Liberty Financial, begins trading at ~$0.30 with a market cap of ~$7.5B; ~24.67% of its 100B supply is in circulation at open
By Naga Avan-Nomayo / The Block. View the full context on Techmeme.Techmeme
This app recreates the magic of VHS tapes and home movies with your iPhone videos
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This app recreates the magic of VHS tapes and home movies with your iPhone videos
Cassette gives your iPhone videos an old-school look while helping dig out old clips and memories you may have forgotten about.Stan Horaczek (Popular Science)
Zum Abend noch einige der heute besonders häufig geteilten #News:
"Hey Mela": Erster veganer Schwangerschaftstest auf dem Markt
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Social-Media-Verbot: Alterserkennung per Software offenbar mit großen Schwächen
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KI: Anzügliche Chatbots von Meta haben Promis und Minderjährige imitiert
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Britische Zugriffe auf Pornowebseiten ohne Altersprüfung in die Höhe geschossen
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Britische Zugriffe auf Pornowebseiten ohne Altersprüfung in die Höhe geschossen
Eigentlich müssen Portale mit pornografischen Inhalten das Alter von Besuchern aus Großbritannien prüfen. Mehrere tun dies aber nicht – und wachsen nun stark.Martin Holland (heise online)
New comic strip found: Shrimp And Grits by Andy Marlette for Sat, 30 Aug 2025 arcamax.com/thefunnies/shrimpa…
Shrimp And Grits for 8/30/2025
Enjoy the adventures and philosophical conversations between the two stars of this daily comic strip, "Shrimp" and "Grits".ArcaMax
#OTD (Sep 01) in 1890, #Italy police official Luigi #Berti writes to #NewOrleans Police Chief David #Hennessy promising to help identify Italian fugitives in New Orleans. (Berti and Hennessy are both soon dead.)
#NOLA #MafiaHistory #Histodons @mafiahistory
Lo Squalo torna in sala e domina il box office Usa, dopo Weapons - Cinema - Ansa.it
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Lo Squalo torna in sala e domina il box office Usa, dopo Weapons - Cinema - Ansa.it
Cinquanta anni dopo aver inventato il concetto stesso di blockbuster estivo, 'Lo squalo' di Steven Spielberg torna in sala e mostra a Hollywood che non ha perso un briciolo di forza. (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
Genitore entra in campo e pesta il portiere avversario di 13 anni: follia al torneo dei ragazzini
https://torino.repubblica.it/cronaca/2025/09/01/news/genitore_entra_in_campo_e_pesta_il_portiere_avversario_di_13_anni_follia_al_torneo_dei_ragazzini-424819762/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Genitore entra in campo e pesta il portiere avversario di 13 anni: follia al torneo dei ragazzini
E’ successo nel Torinese, giocatore in ospedale con traumi e malleolo fratturato. Aggressore e figlio allontanati dalla squadra. Il presidente: “Ci dissociamo,…Federico Gottardo (la Repubblica)
📶 Scopri i migliori ripetitori Wi-Fi e range extender di Settembre 2025 - navigazione veloce e connettività ininterrotta con un solo click! #WiFiBoost #Tech2025
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Migliori ripetitori Wi-Fi e range extender (settembre 2025)
I range extender, o ripetitori WiFi, ti consentono di connettere tutti i tuoi dispositivi alla rete di casa - dai PC alla domotica.Antonello Buzzi (Tom's Hardware)
Microsoft Urges OEM Manufacturers to Fix Windows 11 USB-C Notification issues
Microsoft is issuing a direct call to its hardware partners, urging original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to address configuration issues that prevent crucial USB-C troubleshooting notifications from functioning correctly in Windows 11.Guru Baran (CybersecurityNews)
Il ministro per la sicurezza di Israele minaccia: tratteremo gli attivisti come terroristi. La replica: non ci fermiamo - Articolo21
Il ministro della Sicurezza Nazionale di Israele Ben-Gvir avverte gli attivisti di Flotilla: “Saranno trattati come terroristi”.Articolo21
Mediterranea,32 scatti di ritratti e visioni tra mare e spiaggia - Arte - Ansa.it
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Mediterranea,32 scatti di ritratti e visioni tra mare e spiaggia - Arte - Ansa.it
Trentadue scatti, dieci in bianco e nero e ventidue a colori, ritratti e visioni della spiaggia che raccontano dune, gigli bianchi e "volti emersi dalla luce salmastra": è quanto proposto con la mostra fotografica 'Mediterranea, dove scrive il vento'…Agenzia ANSA
Libia, oltre 900 persone ammassate in un lager. L’ong: “Vittime di tratta, stupri e violenze”
https://www.repubblica.it/cronaca/2025/09/01/news/libia_lager_tobruk_detenuti_violenze_tratta-424819775/?utm_source=flipboard&utm_medium=activitypub
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Libia, oltre 900 persone ammassate in un lager. L’ong: “Vittime di tratta, stupri e violenze”
Refugees in Libya diffonde un video shock che arriva dal campo di detenzione di Tobruk, amministrato dal governoAlessia Candito (la Repubblica)
Ireland liquidates companies, allocating billions for Russian banks
In Ireland, several companies that had previously raised billions of dollars for Russian banks and state-owned corporations were forcibly liquidated. — Ukrinform.Ukrinform
"Renewable energies, such as solar, wind, and hydroelectric, are urgent solutions to the climate crisis. However, their development has not been without controversy. While these projects are presented as ecological alternatives, the consequences of their implementation in the Amazon reveal a complex paradox."
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To achieve the Green Transition, we just had to turn the Amazon into a Green Sacrifice Zone.
Sorry about that, Mr and Mrs Indigenous, wildlife, trees, etc.
Greenwashing in the Amazon: Debunking False Green Solutions
In the Amazon, "clean" energy projects, including mining for transition minerals, are being greenwashed. Indigenous peoples are resisting.Alix Underwood (Center for the Advancement of the Steady State Economy)
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Cipriani direttore artistico del Festival dei Due Mondi - Teatro - Ansa.it
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Cipriani direttore artistico del Festival dei Due Mondi - Teatro - Ansa.it
Daniele Cipriani è dal 1 settembre ufficialmente il nuovo direttore artistico del Festival dei Due Mondi di Spoleto. (ANSA)Agenzia ANSA
I'm not going to give the full title, for what will be obvious reasons, but use your search engine of choice - "Maurice Joshua i gotta big", then crank up the volume on the result...
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in reply to Charlie Stross • • •LLMs are an attempt to incarnate the mammonite god, who will prove they love you by giving you all the money.
Theology of inevitabilities (you're going to die; you're going to make mistakes first) could be too reductive; there probably does need to be a capacity for awe in there. But it could be awe at the amount of money attached to the prophets.
(That one of the few things the education system effectively teaches is fear and terror of being seen to make a mistake likely matters.)