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EU invests in ocean monitoring as US cuts funding

With underwater drones and ocean-focused satellites, the EU is expanding its monitoring network of Earth’s seas as climate change fuels heat waves and stronger storms and the Trump administration plans severe cuts to a similar system in the United States.

https://apnews.com/article/eu-ocean-monitoring-322dd6b8994b93d0e893f9d5c1b7e958

EU invests in ocean monitoring as US cuts funding

The EU is expanding its ocean monitoring network with underwater drones and satellites as climate change intensifies heat waves and storms. Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, says 92 million euros will fund this effort. Oceans are vital ecosystems covering about 70% of planet Earth, hosting complex webs of life that generate oxygen and absorb greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide. The EU aims to lead global ocean research and protection. Funds will support oceanic technology incubators and the United Nations' Global Ocean Observing System. By 2035, the EU hopes to cover 35% of Earth's maritime monitoring network.

AP News

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Kriszta Satori 3h ago

#BBCNews - Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cn4pk07npvvo
#ClimateChange

Mangrove forests are healing after decades of human destruction

Swampy mangrove forests are staging a surprise comeback - which is good news for coastal communities and the climate.

BBC News

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North East Bylines 1h ago

North East £2.50 bus fare limit 'untenable' unless government extends national cap

https://northeastbylines.co.uk/region/north-east/bus-fare-cap-warning/

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Early Twix 1h ago

Da sitze ich so auf der Couch mit dem Handy. Da kommt das Katz und schiebt das Handy auf die Seite. Ich will auf deinem Schoß sitzen und schnurren. Na gut #KatzVonMastodon #catsofmastodon

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Aretha Franklin - Don't Play That Song/ Spirit In The Dark (live TV 1970)

https://youtu.be/3aIFM2hzuMQ

#MusicWithSoul
#JukeboxFridayNight

Aretha Franklin - Don't Play That Song/Spirit In The Dark (live TV 1970)

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Dr Andrew A. Adams #FBPE 🔶5h ago

@dangillmor @jamesmarshall
A recent update to the relevant EU regulations are also forcing JohnhDeer3 into making it easier to access repair information, materials and parts.

https://www.agriland.ie/farming-news/eu-legislation-enshrines-machinery-right-to-repair-from-2026/

EU legislation enshrines machinery right to repair from 2026

John Deere have come under some harsh criticism for discouraging the right to repair, yet it has just announced a further release of tools.

Agriland

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Old English Wordhord 2h ago

þæc, n.n: roof; the material of which a roof is composed, thatch. (THATCH / ˈθætʃ)
#OldEnglish #WOTD

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Revesdespace 3h ago

🚀 Nouvelles photos des premiers boosters P160c en intégration sur la prochaine #Ariane6 version 64 #VA269
📷 Arianespace

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Kate Hildenbrand 20h ago

I believe a good, motivated physiotherapist with a clue about Ehlers Danlos Syndrome could get a grip on about 80% of my issues within a few months. But, alas, I'm not rich.

(No, I'm not actually sad that I'm not rich. I'm just sad at the imbalance in medical systems that means I could buy a better health state if I was rich.)

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Kate Hildenbrand 19h ago

Reading an article on craniocervical instability in Ehlers-Danlos Syndrome, and its again connecting some symptoms logically, and it would be so nice if I had any kind of medical guidance. Instead, I have read scientific articles on my illness all the time to understand things.

I've had back pains since my youth. It's so fucking ridiculous that I always have to figure out everything myself.

#EDS #chronicallyIll