I've just been told by my grandson that an area of Preston, Ingol has been closed down due to explosives being found at a property. My grandson has been told that there are at least 10 ambulances, lots of police vans and army explosives team in the vicinity.
The Origin of the Climate Crisis: A Misunderstanding of the Living Planet
The climate crisis is not merely a result of carbon emissions or industrial activity — it stems from a deeper misunderstanding of our relationship with the Earth. Humanity has built its systems on the belief that the planet is a collection of materials to be extracted, traded, and profited from. This view treats nature as separate from us, as a passive backdrop to human progress. In reality, Earth is a living, interconnected organism. Its systems — the carbon cycle, water cycle, ecosystems — function like organs in a body, maintaining balance and life. When we disrupt one part, we affect the whole. The extraction and burning of fossil fuels, driven by profit and trade, inject ancient carbon into the atmosphere faster than nature can absorb. This breaks the natural carbon cycle and destabilizes the climate. The true origin of the problem is not just technological or economic — it is philosophical. We have prioritized profit over planetary balance, turning restoration
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The Origin of the Climate Crisis: A Misunderstanding of the Living Planet
The climate crisis is not merely a result of carbon emissions or industrial activity — it stems from a deeper misunderstanding of our relationship with the Earth. Humanity has built its systems on the belief that the planet is a collection of materials to be extracted, traded, and profited from. This view treats nature as separate from us, as a passive backdrop to human progress. In reality, Earth is a living, interconnected organism. Its systems — the carbon cycle, water cycle, ecosystems — function like organs in a body, maintaining balance and life. When we disrupt one part, we affect the whole. The extraction and burning of fossil fuels, driven by profit and trade, inject ancient carbon into the atmosphere faster than nature can absorb. This breaks the natural carbon cycle and destabilizes the climate. The true origin of the problem is not just technological or economic — it is philosophical. We have prioritized profit over planetary balance, turning restoration itself into a commodity. Until we shift our understanding — from exploitation to stewardship, from ownership to relationship — we cannot truly solve the crisis. The solution begins with seeing Earth not as a resource, but as a living system we are part of.
There's only one thing worse than having too many people in critical positions of power, that don't understand Root Cause Analysis; and that's too many that do, and STILL choose abuse of power.
It's one thing in burning fossil fuels, following a major revolution like the Industrial Revolution. It's another to have a clear path to graduating the burning application, and continuing to burn it, put future generations at risk, for the sake of more profit.
And the longer this continues; the more expendable our species is.
Yah there is no purpose in this society other than trading. Ancient practice that has transformed us all into merchants and consumers. Until that is recognized there is no path towards a solution.
The Ancient Practice That Shaped Modern Identity From the earliest days of human civilization, the act of exchange — whether of goods, services, or ideas — has been a cornerstone of societal development. This ancient practice, rooted in barter and trade, has evolved over millennia into the complex global economy we inhabit today. What began as a simple necessity for survival has transformed us all into merchants and consumers, redefining our roles, relationships, and even our sense of self. In tribal societies, trade was often a communal activity, embedded in rituals and social bonds. It wasn’t merely transactional; it was relational. Goods were exchanged not just for utility, but to build alliances, express gratitude, or maintain harmony. Over time, as societies grew and markets emerged, trade became more formalized. The rise of currency, marketplaces, and merchant classes marked a shift — from communal exchange to individual enterprise. Today, this transformation is complete. We live in a world where nearly every aspect of life is touched by... show more
The Ancient Practice That Shaped Modern Identity From the earliest days of human civilization, the act of exchange — whether of goods, services, or ideas — has been a cornerstone of societal development. This ancient practice, rooted in barter and trade, has evolved over millennia into the complex global economy we inhabit today. What began as a simple necessity for survival has transformed us all into merchants and consumers, redefining our roles, relationships, and even our sense of self. In tribal societies, trade was often a communal activity, embedded in rituals and social bonds. It wasn’t merely transactional; it was relational. Goods were exchanged not just for utility, but to build alliances, express gratitude, or maintain harmony. Over time, as societies grew and markets emerged, trade became more formalized. The rise of currency, marketplaces, and merchant classes marked a shift — from communal exchange to individual enterprise. Today, this transformation is complete. We live in a world where nearly every aspect of life is touched by commerce. We are merchants when we sell our labor, our creativity, or our time. We are consumers when we seek comfort, identity, or status through the things we buy. The marketplace is no longer a physical space — it is digital, global, and omnipresent. This shift has profound implications. On one hand, it has enabled unprecedented innovation, connectivity, and prosperity. On the other, it has commodified aspects of life once considered sacred or personal — from education to relationships, even identity itself. The ancient practice of exchange has not only shaped our economies; it has shaped our values. Are we better for it? That remains a question worth exploring. But one thing is certain: the legacy of that ancient practice continues to define who we are — merchants and consumers in a world built on trade.
Some photos from another amazing cave in Spain: Cuevas del Aguila, just west of Madrid. This one looks quite unique as the harder iron-rich rock in the cave is of a much darker, redder color than the bright white speleothems made of calcium carbonate. Well worth the 11 euro tour!
This cave looks so out of this world. The white of the calcium combined with the "rust" of the rock make up for a unique landscape. Very memorable! We paid 11 Euros each for the tour and it was well worth it.
Nederlandse media kunnen zich simpelweg niet inhouden. Zodra er ergens een fascist met stropdas of mantelpak rondloopt begint hun hart sneller te slaan & beginnen ze te zweten van verlangen:
'Een fascist! Ophef! Extra clicks!
Timothy Snyder zei 'do not obey in advance' maar elke dag een podium is toch zeker vast wel OK?'
By-catch of sharks is a huge problem. Industrial fishing and especially bottom trawling is not only completely destroying seafloor and underwater habitat but also created so many unneeded and useless death of thousands of sea creatures. I don't even understand how it is legal. In this episode we went to Albania to the "Sharklab" laboratory which conducting numerous studies on sharks, but also work in shark conservation and protection.
I think I timed my afternoon walk badly, I got halfway around and it started chucking it down! Now sheltering under a tree until the rain eases. Rain rain go away I want to stay dry While on my way!
What would it mean to build digital learning environments that belong to everyone who participates in them?
Most online education still relies on platforms that prioritise control and efficiency over collaboration and shared care. Yet open education and federated infrastructures suggest an alternative. They point towards a digital learning commons where knowledge, resources, and practices are sustained collectively.
In my latest post, I explore how such commons might emerge through co-creation, reciprocity, and shared stewardship. How can we design digital learning spaces that foster participation rather than compliance?
Retro 1970s sci-fi city of modular servers and people linking, tending, and maintaining a federated learning network beneath orbital paths, evoking commoning, care, and shared digital infrastructure.
Explores how educators and institutions can cultivate shared spaces of knowledge, resources, and practice that embody the imaginary of the common good, through OERs, federated platforms, and collective governance.
Newsom had strongly objected to what he called an “absurd show of force” and “totally uncalled for”.
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“The president is putting his ego over responsibility with this disregard for public safety,” the Democratic governor said in a statement. “Firing live rounds over a busy highway isn’t just wrong – it’s dangerous. Using our military to intimidate people you disagree with isn’t strength – it’s reckless, it’s disrespectful, and it’s beneath the office he holds.”
We found so many amazing parking places for motorhomes in Spain, it is insane. Most are providing free water disposal and filling up your tanks, and rarely free electricity.
We found so many amazing parking places for motorhomes in Spain, it is insane. Most are providing free water disposal and filling up your tanks, and rarely free electricity.
Je ne compte plus les fois où j'ai entendu dire : « Nous, on est passés en #agile. » Pourtant, quand on creuse un peu, on découvre souvent une réalité bien différente. Derrière les post-it colorés, les #daily et les tableaux #Kanban flambant neufs, beaucoup de #projets ne sont pas agiles — ils jouent à l'être. michelcampillo.com/blog/5243.h…
BREAKING: A reporter for the far-right Epoch Times resigns in protest over his outlet's decision to sign the MAGA Pentagon's anti-free speech pledge — and exposes how they regularly push pro-Trump lies.
This is beyond scathing...
“I can no longer reconcile my role with the direction the paper has chosen, including its increasing willingness to promote partisan materials, publish demonstrably false information, and manipulate the reporting of its ground staff to shape the worldview of our readers,” wrote national security reporter Andrew Thornebrooke in his resignation letter, which was obtained by The New
BREAKING: A reporter for the far-right Epoch Times resigns in protest over his outlet's decision to sign the MAGA Pentagon's anti-free speech pledge — and exposes how they regularly push pro-Trump lies.
This is beyond scathing...
“I can no longer reconcile my role with the direction the paper has chosen, including its increasing willingness to promote partisan materials, publish demonstrably false information, and manipulate the reporting of its ground staff to shape the worldview of our readers,” wrote national security reporter Andrew Thornebrooke in his resignation letter, which was obtained by The New York Times.
He further stated that his now-former employer has chosen to “abdicate our responsibility as journalists in favor of merely repeating state narratives.”
Thornebrooke also drew issue with an editorial directive at the Epoch Times that forces reporters to refer to "antifa" as a "terrorist organization," part of a broader conservative smear campaign to paint all of Trump's political enemies as violent insurgents. His administration is increasingly using this amorphous "antifa" bugaboo to justify brutal, fascist crackdowns.
Thornebrooke revealed to the New York Times that reporters for the Epoch Times "are not permitted to review final versions of articles before they are published" and editors would often "suddenly be taking accurate information out of my stories and putting in false info.” He said such changes were intended to "cast the Trump administration in the most positive light possible."
The Epoch Times was one of only three U.S.-based outlets to sign Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth's "pledge" which limits their ability to cover information not officially authorized for release. It also limits the number of areas within the Pentagon that journalists may visit without escort and bars them from soliciting leaks of unauthorized information.
This past Wednesday, between 40 and 50 reporters for the publications with enough integrity to refuse the pledge handed in their press credentials and vacated their desks inside the Pentagon.
The attacks on our free press from Hegseth and Trump come as the administration is escalating its homicidal strikes on boats in the Caribbean and pushing the Unites States closer and closer to war with Venezuela. Now, more than ever, we need reporters who are brave and free enough to report on what's really going on at the Department of Defense.
Four hours and 33 minutes of No Kings DC news coverage.
The DC Activist Street Band (DCASB) appears at ~40 minutes in and eventually drowns out the news anchor. The Rapid Response Choir (RRC) appears at ~48 minutes in, but for some reason is completely muted while the anchor blathers on about nothing in particular.
There are some times when a picture, or better yet a video, really is worth a thousand words, and [heinz]’s dual-disk polar 3D printer is one of those projects. Perhaps the best way to describe it …
No, that isn't a spies introductory code phrase! We have just walked home from the local restaurant, and we had to keep stopping because we could feel spiders webs across our faces, when we brushed the thread off we could feel several more lifting off our hair!
Sant och relevant – med klassperspektiv sedan 1971! För över 50 år sedan lämnade det första numret av veckotidningen Internationalen pressarna. Tanken var då — när det solidariska 70-talet brann som klarast — att göra en tidning för och av Läs mer …
This is a crazy documentary! I remember when I saw the one about Navalny and this journalist who helped them uncover how Putin poisoned him, and now to see Putin go after this journalist feels surreal.
This documentary kept me so focus from the first minute... A must watch!
Explores three individual whistleblowers and activists Christo Grozev, Vladimir Kara-Murza, and an unnamed scientist, who face grave consequences for their efforts exposing Vladimir Putin's regime.
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in reply to Jacob Urlich 🌍 • • •There's only one thing worse than having too many people in critical positions of power, that don't understand Root Cause Analysis; and that's too many that do, and STILL choose abuse of power.
It's one thing in burning fossil fuels, following a major revolution like the Industrial Revolution. It's another to have a clear path to graduating the burning application, and continuing to burn it, put future generations at risk, for the sake of more profit.
And the longer this continues; the more expendable our species is.
Stop the #ecocide #genocide. Replace the root causes.
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