The thread discusses growing calls in the U.S. to tax oil companies' windfall profits, highlighting public sentiment against their financial gains amid climate concerns. The posts emphasize the increasing pressure on oil companies and the p…
The thread discusses the #biofuel boom in #Brazil, highlighting its negative impacts such as #deforestation, #food insecurity, #indigenous land-grabbing, and #ecocide, while criticizing it as a #climate saviour. It calls for a #Boycottpalmo…
A major thunderstorm outbreak in the interior Pacific Northwest is causing numerous wildfires due to lightning strikes, drought, and an upcoming heatwave. The situation is worsening with new wildfires popping up in eastern Oregon and Washin…
The thread reports two earthquakes along the southern Mid-Atlantic Ridge on July 16, 2026, with magnitudes 4.7 and 5.0, both shallow and occurring in the same general area. These events are part of ongoing seismic activity in the region, ra…
The thread discusses HP being fined for cartelization practices related to ink cartridges, toner, and PCs, with resellers considering switching to counterfeit products. This highlights regulatory actions against corporate anti-competitive b…
The thread discusses the rapid increase in the area of wildfires burning in Canada, highlighting the severity and urgency of the situation. The author provides specific data points over a short period to emphasize the escalating crisis.
The thread discusses a potential link between Taylor Farms' lettuce supply to Taco Bell and a cyclosporiasis outbreak, citing CDC investigations. It emphasizes the need for public health vigilance and proper food handling.
The thread emphasizes that climate change significantly increases the likelihood and severity of wildfires, urging against debating causation and focusing instead on the clear impact of climate change on wildfire conditions.
The thread discusses how Europe's most powerful farming lobby, COPA-COGeca, influenced the EU to weaken its pesticide regulations, raising concerns about environmental and health impacts. The issue highlights the influence of agricultural l…
Linus Torvalds, the creator of Linux, has responded to critics of AI coding in Linux by telling them to 'fork it' or 'just walk away'. He plans to 'very loudly ignore' those opposing AI tools in the Linux ecosystem.
The thread discusses the impact of wildfires in Ontario on Toronto's air quality, which has become the worst in the world, and links it to climate change and fossil fuel policies. It highlights the connection between wildfires and human-mad…
The thread discusses Sony deleting movies from users' accounts who 'bought' them, highlighting issues with digital ownership and copyright enforcement. This raises concerns about consumer rights and the reliability of digital content owners…
The thread discusses Iran's condemnation of a US attack near a children's cancer hospital, highlighting concerns about the impact on hospitalised children and drawing parallels to past attacks on healthcare facilities. The posts emphasize t…
The thread discusses how UK media coverage of a June heatwave largely omitted references to the climate crisis, highlighting a potential gap in public awareness and media responsibility. This matters because it reflects on media's role in i…
The thread discusses the milestone where solar energy became the largest source of electricity in Europe for the first time in June 2026, surpassing other energy sources like nuclear, gas, wind, hydro, and coal. This highlights a significan…
The thread discusses reports that a White House teleprompter operator earned over $100,000 by betting on Trump's speeches, with sources cited from a news outlet. The matter has sparked public interest and potential debate about the ethics a…
The thread discusses how Europe's expansion of solar energy has reduced fossil fuel imports, particularly in the context of the Iran war, leading to significant cost savings. It highlights the role of solar power in mitigating energy costs …
Protests against the dismissal of Defense Minister Mykhailo Fedorov have spread across multiple Ukrainian cities. The protests are a response to his removal, indicating public dissatisfaction with the decision.
The thread discusses Todd Blanche's role as a lawyer for Trump rather than the public, criticizing his appointment as Attorney General. The posts emphasize his alignment with Trump and the public's disapproval of his legal representation.
The thread discusses a European Union ruling requiring Google to open its Android and Search services to competitors, highlighting regulatory actions against tech monopolies. This matters as it reflects ongoing efforts to promote competitio…
The thread discusses the Heritage Foundation's shift from pushing anti-trans laws to protect women's sports to advocating for the elimination of women's sports to assist fertility, highlighting a controversial policy stance on transgender i…
Linus Torvalds clarifies that the Linux kernel is not anti-AI and rejects the notion of being a 'social warrior' project. He emphasizes that AI/LLM usage within the kernel is acceptable, and those who disagree can fork the project or leave.…
The thread discusses the inefficiency and high cost of generative AI projects, highlighting them as a significant engineering failure. The posts reference a specific article and use various hashtags related to AI and technology.
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has announced plans to screen military members' testosterone levels, sparking discussions about the policy's implications for service members' health and military readiness. The policy has drawn attention from…
The thread discusses an event hosted by Open Rights Group exploring how the UK can build Digital Sovereignty through open source and the Digital Commons. The event aims to create a more resilient, transparent, and equitable future by reduci…