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Iceland deems possible Atlantic current collapse a security risk Iceland has designated the potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system a national security concern and an existential threat, enabling its government to strategize for worst-case scenarios, the country's climate minister told Reuters.

Iceland designates a potential collapse of a major Atlantic Ocean current system AMOC a national security concern. Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation current brings warm water from tropics north to Arctic. Flow of warm water helps keep Europe’s winters mild.

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The photojournalist Sebastião Salgado documented some of the greatest human horrors of the past century, but he said, “I never. . . photograph the misery.” https://www.newyorker.com/culture/photo-booth/sebastiao-salgados-view-of-humanity

In December 1961. the British fascist, Oswald Mosley, sent Bertrand Russell two of his books. Mosley wrote of 'the two root differences between us' in international politics, and subsequently invited Russell to lunch. On 22 January 1962, Russell declined the invitation in these terms. Dear Sir Oswald, Thank you for your letter and for your enclosures. I have given some thought to our recent correspondence. It is always difficult to decide on how to respond to people whose ethos is so alien and, in fact, repellent to one's own. It is not that I take exception to the general points made by you but that every ounce of my energy has been devoted to an active opposition to cruel bigotry, compulsive violence, and the sadistic persecution which has characterised the philosophy and practice of fascism. I feel obliged to say that the emotional universes we inhabit are so distinct, and in deepest ways opposed, that nothing fruitful or sincere could ever emerge from association between us. I should like you to understand the intensity of this conviction on my part. It is not out of any attempt to be rude that I say this but because of all that I value in human experience and human achievement. Yours sincerely, Bertrand Russell

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Bertrand Russell (British philosopher) on Fascism:

#fascism #totalitarianism

FDA approved the abortion pill mifepristone 25 years ago.

So why is RFK Jr. raising questions about it now? He's trying to roll back abortion access nationwide.

I'll keep fighting against attempts to restrict access—because medication abortion is safe and effective. Period.

A volcano in Iceland erupted on Wednesday, spewing lava at the Reykjanes Peninsula.

YouTube video by TED This Is What a Digital Coup Looks Like | Carole Cadwalladr | TED

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As drought deepens, big tech has put nearly half of its data centers in water-scarce regions The largest data centers can guzzle millions of gallons of fresh water a day. Roughly 40% are located in the most water-stressed areas of the country, Business Insider found.

"The largest data centers can guzzle millions of gallons of fresh water a day. Roughly 40% of US ones, Business Insider found, are in the most water-stressed areas of the country." www.businessinsider.com/how-data-cen...

The Peaceful Blue Lagoon
Iceland #Stunday #photography

Climeworks’ capture fails to cover its own emissions The carbon capture company Climeworks only captures a fraction of the CO2 it promises its machines can capture. The company is failing to carbon offset the emissions resulting from its operations – wh...

Oooof. Those direct air capture machines built by Climeworks in Iceland, to pull carbon dioxide out of the air? Turns out ... they have generated more CO2 than they have captured.

The beautiful Highlands of Iceland photographed from above…

#photography #landscape #nature

I didn't need to show my passport after landing in Copenhagen after going through customs in Iceland.

Now I'll need my passport to fly between US states.

So much for the land of the free...

Goðafoss waterfall, Iceland

Goðafoss waterfall, Iceland
#waterfallwednesday
#Iceland #StormHour
#PhotoHour #photography

Harpa, Reykjavik, Iceland 🇮🇸
#BlueSkyArtShow #green #photography

Putin threatens Arctic WAR ahead of US VP Vance's visit to Greenland 'We are talking about serious plans on the American side with regard to Greenland. These plans have long-standing historical roots,' Putin told an Arctic forum in the northern city of Murmansk.

“Putin appeared to give his blessing to Trump to make a land grab for Greenland - and even hinted the US President might grab Iceland, too.” 🤦‍♀️

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The United States of America is the only major country on earth that does not guarantee health care as a human right.

The result: We rank dead last among wealthy nations in life expectancy.

We must end that international embarrassment.

Yes. We need Medicare for All.

YouTube video by Laurence Mason Dave Brubeck - Golden Brown

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Finland, Denmark sign military pact – World Denmark's King Frederik visits Porkkala Garrison in Upinniemi, Finland on Tuesday. RITZAU SCANPIX/IDA MARIE ODGAARD/REUTERS Denmark and Finland strengthened

Finland, Denmark sign military pact – World

https://www.europesays.com/1891654/

Denmark”s King Frederik visits Porkkala Garrison in Upinniemi, Finland on Tuesday. RITZAU SCANPIX/IDA MARIE ODGAARD/REUTERS Denmark and Finland strengthened…

Why It’s Time to Reconsider a European Army The idea of a common European army has been discussed continuously since the European project began in the

Why It’s Time to Reconsider a European Army

https://www.europesays.com/1881316/

The idea of a common European army has been discussed continuously since the European project began in the…

WatchDocumentaries.com | Watch Free Documentaries Online Collection of the world's greatest full-length documentaries. All films are free to watch and enjoy online. Embrace the knowledge!

"WatchDocumentaries. com is a leading online collection of free documentaries.

"Our mission is to curate informative and educational #documentary #films and to organise them in an accessible manner. The library is regularly updated with new titles for you to watch and enjoy.
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60. Dynjandi (Fjallfoss), Iceland. Dynjandi is a cascade waterfall tumbling 100 m (328 ft) in the Westfjords region of Iceland. #waterfalls #nature #travel #hiking #Iceland

YouTube video by Lil Monkey Fella Magritte: The Man In The Hat with Will Young - FULL DOCUMENTARY - 2014 HD

Fascinating bio
of Belgian surrealist artist hosted by #WillYoung #ReneMagritte
#ArtSky

Nýtt erfðakort eykur skilning á heilsu og frjósemi Nýtt erfðakort eykur skilning á heilsu og frjósemi

Scientists at the Icelandic Genetics Institute have published a new and detailed map of the human genome

"It looks like the mother contributes to new diversity through recombination and the father through new mutations."

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Russia gives Navalny lawyers multi-year sentences for relaying his messages Verdicts against trio suggest legal representatives are latest target of Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent

Russia gives Navalny lawyers multi-year sentences for relaying his messages.
Verdicts against trio suggest legal representatives are latest target of Kremlin’s crackdown on dissent www.theguardian.com/world/2025/j...

This Is Where the Palisades Fire Started In the hills above Pacific Palisades, there is crime scene tape and scattered debris, clues to what may have caused the initial fire that eventually raged through thousands of structures.

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WATCH: “Metropolitan water systems are not designed to sustain a firefight like this.”

Is Iceland getting ready to join the EU? A new change in Iceland’s government means that joining the EU is back on the cards for Iceland.

Iceland will now have a referendum on accession talks with the EU. 🇮🇸 🇪🇺

Maybe time for Norway, UK, Greenland & Canada to move in the same direction to shore up our common European values.

🇮🇸 🇳🇴 🇬🇧 🇬🇱 🇨🇦 🇪🇺

Possibly the best clap back against ignorant antivaxxers.