Mastodawn

Tony Hill May 12, 2024

Kees van der Leun May 12, 2024

The number of breeding birds on Dutch farmland has almost halved since 1990: -45%. And from own observations, I think it's worse where I live, near Utrecht.
https://www.nu.nl/binnenland/6311951/veel-minder-vogels-op-het-boerenland-de-natuur-vertelt-ons-iets.html
#biodiversity #birds #agriculture

Veel minder vogels op het boerenland: 'De natuur vertelt ons iets'

Dat de populatie broedvogels sinds 1990 met 28 procent is gegroeid lijkt goed nieuws. Maar dat cijfer vertelt niet het hele verhaal. De stijging zit vooral bij moerasvogels. Maar soorten op de heide en het boerenland hebben het moeilijk.

Tony Hill May 12, 2024

Tim Mak May 12, 2024

Good morning to readers; Kyiv remains in Ukrainian hands.

With Rus-Ukr relations destroyed, there's one last group that negotiates with the enemy:

The Coordinating Headquarters, which relatives of POWs also call to get info on their loved ones...

Today, we take you inside.

Tony Hill May 12, 2024

tagesschau May 12, 2024

Russische Offensive in der Region Charkiw: "Es ist unheimlich"

Noch immer berichtet das ukrainischen Militär von heftigen Kämpfen im russisch-ukrainischen Grenzgebiet in der Region Charkiw. Von der jüngsten russischen Offensive im Osten der Ukraine ist auch der Ort Wowtschansk betroffen. Von Rebecca Barth.

➡️ https://www.tagesschau.de/ausland/ukraine-charkiw-144.html?at_medium=mastodon&at_campaign=tagesschau.de

#Ukraine #Charkiw

Russische Offensive in der Region Charkiw: "Es ist unheimlich"

Noch immer berichtet das ukrainische Militär von heftigen Kämpfen im russisch-ukrainischen Grenzgebiet in der Region Charkiw. Von der jüngsten russischen Offensive im Osten der Ukraine ist auch der Ort Wowtschansk betroffen. Von Rebecca Barth.

tagesschau.de

Tony Hill May 12, 2024

taz May 12, 2024

Erstmalig hat das russische Verfassungsgericht eine Klage gegen Russlands fehlende Klimapolitik angenommen. Wie geht Umweltaktivismus in Russland? http://www.taz.de/!6007338/

Riskante Klimaklage in Russland: Umweltschützer ziehen vor Gericht

Erstmalig hat das russische Verfassungsgericht eine Klage gegen Russlands fehlende Klimapolitik angenommen. Wie geht Umweltaktivismus in Russland?

Tony Hill May 6, 2024

The #swifts are back. Nice.
#birds

Tony Hill May 4, 2024

Sindarina, Edge Case Detective May 4, 2024

Some good news!

“Denmark’s government said Friday it is relaxing its restrictions on abortion for the first time in 50 years to make it legal for women to terminate pregnancies up to the 18th week from the previous 12th week.”

https://apnews.com/article/denmark-abortion-18th-week-teenagers-5e7d096182dff514c1ed409b2d2e1e39

Denmark to liberalize its abortion law to allow the procedure until 18th week of pregnancy

Denmark’s government says it is relaxing its restrictions on abortion for the first time in 50 years to make it legal for women to terminate pregnancies up to the 18th week from the previous 12th week. Officials said the law will also be changed to allow girls between 15 and 17 years old to have an abortion without parental consent. Marie Bjerre, the gender equality minister, said Denmark is strengthening women’s rights while they are being rolled back in other parts of the world. Free abortion was introduced in Denmark in 1973. The health ministry said it is time to change the rules to “keep up with the times.” The change is expected to enter into force on June 1, 2025.

AP News

Tony Hill May 4, 2024

Jeff Jarvis May 4, 2024

Excellent reporting from The New York Times:
How Counterprotesters at U.C.L.A. Provoked Violence, Unchecked for Hours
https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2024/05/03/us/ucla-protests-encampment-violence.html

How Counterprotesters at U.C.L.A. Provoked Violence, Unchecked for Hours

The New York Times used videos filmed by journalists, witnesses and protesters to analyze hours of clashes — and a delayed police response — at a pro-Palestinian encampment on Tuesday.

The New York Times

Tony Hill May 4, 2024

Extinction Rebellion Global May 4, 2024

"Highly unequal societies are generally lower-taxing societies and invest less in public goods like healthcare, education and infrastructure. Carbon emissions and crime rise with inequality, while mental and physical health declines."

Should billionaires be banned?

#climate #ClimateCollapse #environment

https://insidestory.org.au/the-case-for-banning-billionaires/