Guillaume Durin
@guillaumedurin.bsky.social
Climate & human rights campaigner. BreakFree Switzerland & Global Coalition of Peoples' facing Extractivism Executive Committee member. Former sherpa of the Senegalese Minister of Ecology Haïdar El Ali. Former lecturer in Political Science.
In Trump's words, Canada would be the only of the 3 territories #Panama #Greenland not to be invaded by the US army (but subjugated by "economic force"). Given his ability to obsess, things are only going to get worse. apnews.com/article/trum...
Trump refuses to rule out use of military force to take control of Greenland and the Panama Canal
Trump's intention marks a rejection of decades of U.S. policy that has prioritized self-determination over territorial expansion.
apnews.com
A violent, white supremacist regime is coming, but there is room to organize — and capture the backlash when it fails.
How to Fortify Against the Trump Agenda While There's Still Time
A violent, white supremacist regime is coming, but there is room to organize. Much can and must be done in the next few weeks.
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The Axel Springer media group Welt newspaper published Elon Musk's Op-Ed supporting the AFD two months before the german election. According to its editor in chief, the billionaire's "diagnosis is correct" #disruptionpartnership
The New York Times@nytimes.com · 2y agoElon Musk shocked many in Germany last week by endorsing its far-right Alternative for Germany party. This week, as Germany prepares for elections, he doubled down.
A must-read & a case-study by @yvesgwegelin.bsky.social 💻 How the #Credit-Suisse-PUK report was used to avoid taking action in 2023 when public demands were at their highest & how the 🇨🇭 parliamentary center, right and extreme right persist in ensuring the untouchability of the banking sector #UBS
Republik Magazin@republik.ch · 2y agoPUK zur CS: In ihrem Bericht blenden die Parlamentarierinnen ihre eigene Verantwortung weitgehend aus. Nötig wäre eine Debatte darüber, wie sich verhindern lässt, dass der Bund in Zukunft wieder eine Bank retten muss. Von @yvesgwegelin.bsky.social.
My research, and that of my colleagues, shows that we can achieve good lives for all within planetary boundaries. Our research (and reality) also exposes how those profiting from inequality, violence & plunder are doing EVERYTHING in their power to prevent us from getting there.
#TopStories2024 📉 In March ‘24 Blair Bateson and Steven Rothstein of Ceres asked if climate risk will trigger the next great financial crisis? greencentralbanking.com/2024/03/28/w...
Will climate risk trigger the next great financial crisis?
Banks must move faster to prepare for escalating climate risk to ensure ensure markets are safe and secure, say Blair Bateson and Steven Rothstein of Ceres.
greencentralbanking.com
President-elect Trump showed that his “America First” philosophy has an expansionist dimension by calling for or asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland. Greenland's government immediately rejected his demands, as did Panama’s president.
Trump’s Wish to Control Greenland and Panama Canal: Not a Joke This Time
In recent days the president-elect has called for asserting U.S. control over the Panama Canal and Greenland, showing that his “America First” philosophy has an expansionist dimension.
nytimes.com
The current economic system is skewed towards the 1% and big corporations’ interests. It’s time to redesign it. Join our fight for an #economy that protects our planet and serves people! https://buff.ly/4gJ4ztj
Peru kept under the crude oil industry law #oilspill #sacrifiedzone In April, the #Petroperú North Peruvian Pipeline spilled in rivers in the north. Last year, two oil barges collided on the Puinahua River. The year before #Repsol blasted the coast like never before, around Lima and Callao...
Amazon Watch@amazonwatch.org · 2y ago🌊 An #oilspill on the Peruvian coast has polluted 10,000+ m² of ocean and 4 beaches. Marine life is coated in crude oil, devastating fishing & tourism. Oil company Petroperú’s negligence is under fire as communities demand accountability and justice. amazonwatch.org/news/2024/12...
"The Global South’s workforce provides a staggering 90% of the labor to power the world economy, yet gets only 21% of global income." www.science.org/content/arti...
Rich countries drain ‘shocking’ amount of labor from the Global South
Workers in the Global South—from farm workers to scientists—power the world economy but face a yawning wage gap
science.org
A choice that shows to Donald Trump - due to numerous allies he's got in Zurich, Zug, Geneva & Bern - Switzerland isn't a battlefield but a base camp. www.nytimes.com/2024/12/22/u...
Trump Picks Callista Gingrich for Ambassador to Switzerland
In announcing his choice of various envoys, including ambassador to Denmark, the president-elect again floated the idea of the United States acquiring Greenland.
nytimes.com
Elon Musk among billionaires set to donate to Reform UK, says treasurer
Elon Musk among billionaires set to donate to Reform UK, says treasurer
Nick Candy promises that party will deliver ‘political disruption like we have never seen before’ The treasurer of Reform UK has said that Elon Musk is among a “number of billionaires” interested in donating to Nigel Farage’s party, promising “political…
theguardian.com
Why did American policing get so big, so fast? The answer, mainly, is slavery.
The Invention of the Police
Why did American policing get so big, so fast? The answer, mainly, is slavery.
newyorker.com
The Credit Suisse collapse story just moved forward #CEPReport: lighting on Fin Min Maurer's influence but far to connect all the dots. The puzzle seems to include Middle East petro-states' grip, US fossil fuel industry dirty deals #Greensill, Harris Associates escape, Mozambique knockout #TunaBonds
WOZ@woz.ch · 2y agoUeli Maurer führte die Öffentlichkeit in die Irre und die Banker:innen bekamen fast gleich viel Boni, wie sie Verluste gemacht haben: Heute stellte die Parlamentarische Untersuchungskommission ihren Bericht zum Untergang der Credit-Suisse vor. Von @ksurber.bsky.social www.woz.ch/taeglich/202...
Trump and allies are waging campaign against media to stifle dissent – experts
Trump and allies are waging campaign against media to stifle dissent – experts
Lawsuits against Iowa paper and settlement with ABC signal beginning of aggressive legal action to silence critics Donald Trump and his allies have started to wage a campaign against media organisations in the US that are critical of the president-elect…
theguardian.com
Outrage as Elon Musk claims ‘only AfD can save Germany’
Outrage as Elon Musk claims ‘only AfD can save Germany’
German health minister calls US billionaire’s intervention weeks before election ‘undignified and problematic’ Elon Musk has caused outrage in Berlin after appearing to endorse the far-right, anti-immigrant Alternative für Deutschland. Musk, who has…
theguardian.com
🚨 NEW STUDY 🚨 Microplastics are everywhere and a new study links them to colon and lung cancer, as well as harm to digestive, respiratory, and reproductive health. While governments wait, exposure increases. We need a strong #PlasticsTtreaty, now.
What we just found out about the possible tie between microplastics and cancer
New research published Wednesday in the journal Environmental Science and Technology offers evidence that microplastics are harming human health.
washingtonpost.com
An open letter from mathematicians against the genocide in Gaza. The 1,078 signatories denounce the genocide and call for cutting ties with Israeli institutions that fail to condemn it. aje.io/rhwq0p
An open letter from mathematicians against the genocide in Gaza
The 1,078 signatories denounce the genocide and call for cutting ties with Israeli institutions that fail to condemn it.
aje.io
The #Geneva based biggest shipping company in the world MSC, has been pushed to withdraw its #greenwashing advertisment campaign suggesting LNG is a 'green fuel', due to UK ASA investigation. 👏🏽 to @opportunitygreen.bsky.social Swiss climate concerned citizens need to have a close look at it.
Opportunity Green@opportunitygreen.org · 2y ago🚨 Greenwashing win! 🚨 ⚖️ After nine months of investigation by UK @adstandards.bsky.social, MSC Cruises withdraws ads suggesting that fossil LNG is a ‘green’ fuel, and commits to being clear with consumers in future environmental claims. Read full PR 👉 www.opportunitygreen.org/press-releas... 🧵1/3
Human Rights Watch has accused Israeli authorities of deliberately committing the crime of extermination as well as ‘acts of genocide’ in Gaza. www.ft.com/content/b637...
🤔 Home insurers have dropped 1.9 million policies over climate risks since 2018 but mind you: no US insurer has stopped insuring the expansion of oil and gas which is driving the crisis! 🤔 #InsureOurFuture www.nytimes.com/interactive/...
Insurers Are Dropping Homeowners as Climate Shocks Worsen
Without insurance, it’s impossible to get a mortgage; without a mortgage, most Americans can’t buy a home.
nytimes.com
At the same time as hurricans hit the planet harder, big money floods to fuel Far Right cultural battles & connect forces. The Conservative Political Action Conference is one of their catalyst event, in #USA #Brazil #Mexico #Australia #SouthKorea #Japan #Hungaria & #Argentina: urls.fr/Q1Q3P1
America’s far-right movement finds a warm welcome in Argentina
President Javier Milei's pro-oil rhetoric and climate denial have helped make him a darling of the U.S.-based Conservative Political Action Conference, which touched down in Buenos Aires last week
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Biodiversité, eau, santé, alimentation, climat : l’IPBES, le « GIEC de la biodiversité », évalue 71 solutions pour répondre de front à ces crises. Il démontre que traiter chaque problème de manière isolée aggrave la situation globale. www.lemonde.fr/planete/arti...
Biodiversité, eau, santé, alimentation, climat : des scientifiques évaluent 71 solutions pour répondre de front à ces crises
L’IPBES, le « GIEC de la biodiversité », publie une évaluation qui démontre que traiter chaque problème de manière isolée aggrave la situation globale.
lemonde.fr
How can financial institutions avoid #greenwashing in their transition plans? Financial institutions must align with 1.5°C—yet today they still support fossil fuel development. 🔎 Discover our briefing on building effective, credible plans for real #climate action #FinanceForClimate #NetZero
A fossil fuel elephant in the financial transition planning room - Reclaim Finance
What should a bank, investor or insurer’s climate transition plan look like? With requirements for transition planning being included in new legislation or demanded by financial supervisors and specif...
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So Citi and Chase recognize the urgency of the climate crisis but collectively poured $71 billion into fossil fuels last year… Not only is this a terrible business decision, but it pushes humanity closer to the brink of climate collapse! #DefundClimateChaos www.emergingtechbrew.com/stories/2024...
Big banks say investors are worried about climate-related disasters
Reports from JPMorgan and Citi Wealth note that severe weather events are of increasing concern.
emergingtechbrew.com
Another multipolarization we all need: social media platforms 🦋 mashable.com/article/elon...
X's declining user base: Elon Musk's platform projected to lose millions of users in 2025
Millions of people have and will continue to leave X.
mashable.com
Livia Cabernard, Stephan Pfister & Stefanie Hellweg "demonstrated that international trade has caused more than 90% of the [biodiversity] loss that occurred between 1995 & 2022 due to the conversion of natural areas into agricultural land" in countries like #Mexico #Brazil & #Madagascar #Indonesia
ETH Zurich@ethz.ch · 2y agoExporting agricultural products from tropical regions is 3x more harmful to biodiversity than assumed. Researchers from TUM and ETH Zurich have shown this by tracking how agricultural exports from 1995 to 2022 affected land use changes in the producing countries. baug.ethz.ch/en/news-and-...
The global Far Right movement agenda runs through the Feb. German election aiming at an #AFD surge & an incapacitating division in the country. Ric Grenell -former US ambassador to Berlin, pushed by an agressive support group- nomination as Special Envoy fits with it www.politico.com/news/2024/12...
‘What’s going on is absolutely outrageous and it needs to stop immediately.’ A plastic surgeon shares her experience of saving lives in Gaza as the Israel-Hamas war rages on.ft.com/4goyQNV
As expected, the new Trump administration prepares a finance deregulation landslide. Setting the stage to the next economical runaway and crisis. Combined with its environmental deregulation "shock therapy", the cocktail will be explosive.
The New Republic@newrepublic.com · 2y agoIn an effort to shrink the size of the federal government, Donald Trump’s transition team is considering different plans to abolish a crucial financial regulatory agency—a move that could have far-reaching effects on the economy.