Jacob Svensson

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If we can’t live without water, why are we poisoning our rivers? If we can’t live without forests, why are we cutting them down? If we can’t live without soil, why are we stripping it of life? We depend on nature, not the other way around. It's time we stop pushing our best ally to the brink.

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NEW BLOG FOR YOU Google's energy consumption numbers in their new climate report are mind-blowing. 2 years ago they flipped from linear to exponential growth, and their climate impact is blowing out, too. A WILD testament to the obscene bloat and waste of GenAI: ketanjoshi.co/2026/07/01/g...

a chart showing google's rising energy consumption - huge, and rising faster than ever beforea chart showing google's rising energy consumption - huge, and rising faster than ever beforea chart showing google's rising energy consumption - huge, and rising faster than ever beforeGoogle's total energy consumption more than new zealand

Your digital future is made in Europe. 🇪🇺 We are building a stronger European tech ecosystem, reducing reliance on critical technologies from outside the EU. Our new Technological Sovereignty plan will help to change that ↓

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⚽️🚫 What’s the penalty for violating international sanctions? Our new investigation shows how FIFA is pressuring European clubs to pay Russian teams despite EU sanctions and frozen payment channels following Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Read the full story here: www.ftm.eu/articles/fif...

New countries. New friends. New skills. New ideas. This is Erasmus+. In 2026, over €5 billion is available for organisations and partnerships to support: 🔹 Mobility for study and training 🔹 Meaningful partnerships 🔹 Skills for future jobs Time to apply ↓ link.europa.eu/f7DF4m

 

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In the 1st half of 2025, @climate.noaa.gov 's staff were terminated, shutting down daily operations. Now, former members have joined w/ nonprofit partners to launch Climate.us, where climate info can be safeguarded from politics. Check out our website and join the effort today.

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The Council of Europe and Ukraine sign an Agreement on establishing a Special Tribunal for the Crime of Aggression against Ukraine. Its mission: prosecute senior leaders for the unlawful use of force against Ukraine, upholding international law & accountability.

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Spain's blackout had nothing to do with renewables Red Eléctrica miscalculated dynamic voltage capacity needed. Regulator should have switched on another thermal plant. Plus, private generators failed to regulate the grid's voltage shortly before the blackout www.bbc.com/news/article...

Spain's government blames huge blackout on grid regulator and private firms

Spain and Portugal were disconnected from Europe's electricity grid for hours in April, causing chaos.

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Ska vi sätta ihop en tidsserie över regeringens UNWRA-fiasko? - SD har länge krävt att stödet til Palestina och särskilt till UNWRA ska stoppas. SD hatar UNWRA. - Jan 24 pausas biståndet till UNWRA pga anklagelser om stöd till terrordådet okt 23 (efter SD-krav). - Mars 24, stödet återupptas. >>

Erik de la Reguera@erikdelareguera.mastodon.nu.ap.brid.gy · last yr.

Regeringen ville alltså inte se rapporten. Minst sagt anmärkningsvärd sms-konversation mellan Dousas statssekreterare och Sidas generaldirektör. https://www.svt.se/nyheter/inrikes/smsen-visar-ud-avfardade-sida-forslag-om-stod-till-unrwa

Hop on, ride off! 🚆🚲 As of today, bikes are welcome on-board of EU trains. All new and upgraded trains in the EU will have dedicated spots for full-sized bicycles. So, you can ride wherever the train takes you!

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