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Data centres are critical infrastructure powering the modern digital economy. With the right policy settings and renewable generation, Australia can position itself as a leader in clean digital infrastructure - creating jobs, improving grid resilience, and driving innovation across the energy system. Julia Hinwood Head of Infrastructure, CEFC

Just so its clear: data centres are not "critical infrastructure".

They are Mystery Factories that can perform inscrutable computation for any digital output, from crypto scams to child abuse material to hospital databases. The broad label just becomes a wide door for harm to run through.

Trump Allies Near ‘Total Victory’ in Wiping Out U.S. Climate Regulation

Obliteration of climate regulation in sight.
(Gift link)
www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/c...

Here’s the thing about Bad Bunny’s light poles The artist scaled an electric pole while performing “El Apagón,” which literally translates to "the blackout."

Puerto Rico residents lost about 27 hours of power each year from 2021 to 2024—all without accounting for electricity failures from hurricanes or other major disasters.

In comparison, residents in the mainland US experience about two hours of power loss each year.

For those familiar w/ "ARkStorm/ARk2.0" flood scenarios for California, a comparable event has been unfolding on the Iberian Peninsula. These ridiculous rainfall accumulations, caused by a long series of extremely moist atmospheric rivers, have brought widespread severe flooding to Spain & Portugal.

"Nobody understands a word this guy is saying."

This map is a stark reminder that, even as the planet heats up, cold extremes are still possible (gift link)

www.bloomberg.com/opinion/arti...

Bar Complaint Filed Over Search of Washington Post Reporter’s Home

www.nytimes.com/2026/02/09/u...

My database indicates tied for second largest temperature increase over a 5 hour exact interval for Topeka, KS KTOP. FWIW

Runs of 14+ days with 3"+ snow in DC. This one is now tied for 8th longest. Could threaten Feb 2010 mark of 16. Top is 28 days in 1961.

Still 3" of snow on the ground at DCA. Now 14 days with 3"+. Here are the other instances in history.

“.. This is a 37 point shift left.”

No use by limit on roadkill.

If I'm interpreting this figure correctly, it means no global temperature day in either 2024 or 2025 was cooler than the 1991-2020 mean. It's almost like something has changed.

Trump Goon Who Denied Epstein Ties Was Reportedly in Business With Him Newly released Epstein files show the commerce secretary was still doing business with Jeffrey Epstein years after claiming he cut ties.

Hey, @noaacomms.noaa.gov, your big boss is a corrupt liar.
#EpsteinFiles #Nutlick
@shawnmilrad.bsky.social
www.thedailybeast.com/trump-goon-h...

lol. all they know how to do is rip off americans and podcast

6-10 Day Temperature Outlook Valid February 11-15 Map with blue shading across Alaska, California, Oregon, and Washington showing slightly better chances for below normal temperatures. The rest of the U.S. is shaded in orange/red, suggesting much better chances for above normal temperatures.

🌡️Looking ahead to next week, outside of Alaska and the West Coast, the rest of the U.S. will likely see Above Normal Temperatures for mid February.
weather.gov

Thursday 9:40 pm: Many spots in Montana and western South Dakota topped 70F today, warmer than all except far south Florida. Laredo was 71F. Average high on February 5 is 36F in Great Falls, MT and Rapid City, SD, 73F in Laredo, 77F in Miami.

Crypto was always a scam and a tool for criminals. That’s it.

The Florida dry season continues to exacerbate drought conditions, as the wet season ended on a dry note in September 2024. Since then, many areas have escaped impactful rainfall from the frequent cold fronts and meager moisture associated with the Arctic cold blasts so far this winter.

Scoop w/ @nataliekorach.bsky.social: Washington Post leadership spiked a story that had been prepared by the newspaper's media desk, covering the historic layoffs at the Jeff Bezos-owned newspaper. Details in @status.news: link.status.news/4ai6W4C

US science after a year of Trump: what has been lost and what remains A series of graphics reveals how the Trump administration has sought historic cuts to science and the research workforce.

A year after Trump, US science is a shadow of itself. To understand the devastation and vandalism, check out this new set of visualizations of the cuts for a bird's-eye view of the utter destruction. www.nature.com/immersive/d4...

OH NO YOU DON'T! YOU ALREADY DISHONORED NATIONAL AIRPORT, WE'RE NOT LETTING YOU HAVE DULLES, TOO

What if it wasn't even about the oil?

‘Melania’ Backlash Causes Huge Surge for Michelle Obama Doc The 2020 film “Becoming” recorded tens of millions of viewing minutes as audiences stayed away from the first lady’s film.

Vote with your remote!
www.thedailybeast.com/melania-back...

Unsubscribe from Amazon. Plus, my thoughts on Mark Zuckerberg’s monopoly. www.resistandunsubscribe.com

Let's check in and see how much January has warmed in the U.S. and Canada over the last 75 years. 🔥🔥🔥

A global map showing that most people don't talk about or hear about climate change regularly (except in Scandinavia - I believe this is the Greta Effect!). Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication.

A global map showing that most people are worried about climate change. Source: Yale Program on Climate Change Communication.

Most people are worried about climate change - but most don't hear or talk about regularly.

That's why I started my free newsletter Talking Climate. Every week I share good news, not so good news, and what people can do.

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Breaking: Washington Post gutting its climate team Clean energy dies in darkness. Courtesy of Jeff Bezos.

I don't say this often but: I'm so proud to be a climate and environment reporter. We cover an issue that is vitally important to humanity and the natural world. 14 of my climate colleagues at the Post were laid off today and I'm devastated.

www.climatecoloredgoggles.com/p/washington...