🚨 Last month set a new record for the hottest average global sea surface temperature in the month of July! Record warmth is found in both the deeper ocean and at the surface. This isn't necessarily a surprise, but it will have consequences for around the world. Data in the graphic from NOAA ERRSTv6

"Le plus troublant est que les attaques les plus virulentes viennent précisément de ceux qui ont longtemps expliqué qu’il ne fallait ni bouleverser nos modes de vie ni « culpabiliser » les Français. Les mêmes découvrent aujourd’hui les dégâts qu’ils contribuaient hier à minimiser."

Le Monde@lemonde.fr · 5h ago

L’écologie, bouc émissaire facile de ceux qui n’ont rien vu venir

For many years, this hawthorn grew alone in an open landscape. Now a young species-rich rainforest ecosystem is building all around. Nature loss isn't inevitable: it *can* be reversed, through rewilding.

The ‘Escopette’ was a pulsejet engine developed by SNECMA that operated without any valves. It was fitted to and flight-tested on a glider from the early 1940s, the S.A. 103 ‘Émouchet’. The maiden flight took place in 1950. © ECPAD

1/2 Il y a plein de lignes de désir près de mon boulot. Le nom est sympa, mais ça montre que les personnes qui conçoivent les chemins ont du mal à anticiper les déplacements des gens... ou qu'elles font n'importe quoi. 😅 fr.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ligne_d...

Money out of politics. Money in your pocket. Medicare for All. Michigan... We won. I am so proud to be your Democratic nominee for US Senate. Let's win in November.

❗️Vladimir Tkachuk, head of the Uraldronzavod plant that produces Upyr drones in Russia, was blown up. He survived and is in the hospital in critical condition. Upyr is a Russian FPV drone used against Ukraine since 2023. Some of their parts are 3D printed.

A temporary suspension of operations occurred at Leipzig Airport, Germany, after security teams located an explosive-equipped drone fitted with a detonator on the tarmac overnight, positioned close to a Ukrainian Antonov cargo aircraft.

Time Traveler Causes of Death xkcd.com/2976/

🆕Intermarché : Les données de 300 000 clients associés à son service Drive, concernés par une cyberattaque importante 🏴‍☠️ x.com/01net/status...

« Eux aussi, ils aimeraient bien avoir gagné la même guerre plus de 39 fois sans jamais la terminer! Trop jaloux. »

Cette nuit, 17 morts (provisoire) à Kyiv, 28 missiles balistiques tirés, pas un seul intercepté. L'Ukraine n'a pas de stocks de Patriot. Cet automne, les Russes vont en profiter pour détruire ce qui reste des centrales énergétiques et s'en prendre au système de distribution d'eau (1)

North Korea started deploying a missile unit of around 90 personnel&is preparing to transfer 120 ballistic missiles to be launched at Ukraine- Reuters Russia plans to integrate the unit into its 112th Missile Brigade&equip it with up to 120 ballistic missiles&six launchers for attacks on #Ukraine.

www.help99.co/patches/such... #DonateToUkraine #Suchomimus @69thsb.bsky.social #HatchedForNAFO fundraiser supplying lifesaving vehicles to the front! #NAFO #OFAN #SlavaUkraini #69thSniffingBrigade

🇺🇦 uablue apteryx fella 🇪🇺@uablue.bsky.social · 4h ago

#Suchomimus Ukainian drones hit Tula Wildberries hub resulting in massive fire www.youtube.com/watch?v=7XEX... #SlavaUkraini #NAFO #OFAN #KineticSanctions #WildberriesBingo

❗️A drone fitted with an explosive detonator was discovered beside a Ukrainian Antonov An-124 cargo aircraft at Leipzig Airport, BILD reports. Airport operations were temporarily suspended, and German police are investigating possible sabotage.

🔥🛢️ The Ufa oil-refining complex has been hit. It is one of Russia’s largest refining clusters, comprising three Bashneft refineries with a combined annual capacity of around 23.5 million tonnes of crude oil.

Another Wildberries logistics hub has just been hit and caught fire in Aleksin, Russia’s Tula region. The operating first phase covers around 150,000 square metres, while the full complex was planned to reach 300,000 square metres.

🇺🇦 Only €1,995 remains until we reach the halfway point of our €89,490 campaign. The first two unit goals are already secured now the focus is on supporting Ukraine’s aviation units. 🔗 Link: www.help99.co/patches/spec...

Please @moderation.bsky.app Wake up!! 😳

Nadiia Omelchuk🇺🇦@ukrainianart.bsky.social · 6h ago

❗️❗️❗️Friends, this is very important! The scammer’s account STILL hasn't been taken down despite so many reports. They’ve even changed their handle, seeing that people are reporting them, but the page is still active. Please help spread the word and report/block this account!

❗️❗️❗️Friends, this is very important! The scammer’s account STILL hasn't been taken down despite so many reports. They’ve even changed their handle, seeing that people are reporting them, but the page is still active. Please help spread the word and report/block this account!

Pierre SAURY@psaury.bsky.social · 9h ago

⚠️ The account has changed the handle!! @nadiaomel.bsky.social Just reported again! 😊

Normalement, quand un haut responsable gouvernemental (a fortiori une ambassadrice aux droits de l'Homme) perd son accès à une plateforme de haine et de désinformation et ne parvient pas à y le récupérer, il ne devrait pas persister à utiliser cette plateforme de haine et de désinformation...

❗️At night, 🇺🇦Ukrainian drones attacked a Wildberries warehouse in the city of Aleksin, 🇷🇺Tula Oblast. This is one of the largest distribution centers, with an area of 194,500 m².​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

I'd like to thank Donald for all he did ti help make this possible.

The Kyiv Independent@kyivindependent.com · 10h ago

⚡️Update: Russian ballistic missile attack kills 15, injures 51 in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue. A massive Russian attack killed 15 people and injured 51 others in Ukraine's capital and Kyiv Oblast as fires engulfed Kyiv and its suburbs, authorities reported Aug. 5.

⚡️Update: Russian ballistic missile attack kills 15, injures 51 in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue. A massive Russian attack killed 15 people and injured 51 others in Ukraine's capital and Kyiv Oblast as fires engulfed Kyiv and its suburbs, authorities reported Aug. 5.

Russian ballistic missile attack kills 15, injures 51 in Kyiv and surrounding area as rescue efforts continue

A massive Russian ballistic missile and drone attack killed 15 people and injured 51 others in Ukraine's capital and Kyiv Oblast as fires engulfed Kyiv and its suburbs, authorities reported overnight ...

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Oregon government is giving $450 million in tax breaks for data centers *this year*, a figure that is set to grow "enormously" in the years ahead Nobody wants this aside from tech companies and politicians getting checks from them

Mike Rogoway@rogoway.bsky.social · 16h ago

By a 3-to-1 margin, Oregonians say no more data center tax breaks. Two-thirds of voters want a temporary moratorium on new data center construction. via DHM Research

By a 3-to-1 margin, Oregonians say no more data center tax breaks. Two-thirds of voters want a temporary moratorium on new data center construction. via DHM Research

Oregonians want data center moratorium and no more tax breaks, poll finds

Data centers receive $450 million in Oregon tax breaks. Voters of all political stripes want that to stop.

oregonlive.com

Le développement du solaire à l'échelle du GW/an et au delà par pays, avec une multitude de petites installations, est en train de devenir une dynamique universelle 👍

John Hanger@jrfhanger.bsky.social · 2d ago

Developing countries can have a "rapid uptake" of solar, thanks to rooftop/small solar systems at homes and businesses. 29 nations have deployed 10 GW or more of solar. 82 countries have 1 GW or more. Small solar answers monopoly/grid failure. www.bloomberg.com/news/article... #energysky

Code Black for water shortage in the Delft region of the Netherlands! No use of surface water (canals, lakes) allowed anymore. Water managers fear intrusion of salty seawater, as damage to dikes due to low water levels need to be prevented. www.nrc.nl/nieuws/2026/...

Vanwege de droogte voor het eerst de sluizen dicht in het waterrijke westen: ‘Het is code zwart, vanaf middernacht is water onttrekken verboden’

Droogte: Vanaf woensdagnacht gaan in het Hoogheemraadschap van Delfland de sluizen dicht en gaat een verbod in om oppervlaktewater te onttrekken. Dat besef lijkt nog niet bij iedereen ingedaald. „Voor...

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Palantir earns billions from government contracts around the world, including across Europe. Yet European trade unions say the US tech giant pays next to nothing in tax. How does a company profiting from so much public money contribute so little in return?

Tech giant Palantir accused of ‘agressive tax avoidance’ at Europe’s expense

Tech company Palantir has contracts with governments across Europe yet pays minimal tax in those countries, new research shows. Trade unions and critics say European taxpayers are helping fund a compa...

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