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Space missions have greatly enriched our understanding of Earth and the Universe, and our modern society has become dependent on essential satellite services.

But there's a problem: we've brought our bad habits with us into orbit: www.esa.int/ESA_Multimed...

Warum fordern wir nicht eigentlich wieder ein 9‑€‑Ticket für die Dauer der neuen Energiekrise? Wer fordert das? Wer setzt das um? Wer macht eine Petition? Das hat doch das letzte Mal sehr gut funktioniert und war extrem beliebt.

Von 𝗛𝗲𝗶𝗸𝗼 𝗦𝗮𝗸𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗶 auf FarzBook:

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Illustration zweier Männer im Anzug, die mit Baseballschlägern auf eine Frau mit Kind eindreschen. Textzeile: Im Wüten gegen Menschen im Bürgergeld treffen sich das Erwartbare der Union und die Solidarität der SPD.

Ein kleiner Mann mit einer schwarz verschattene Fahne läuft im schwarzen Schatten an der Hand eines großen Mannes mit Hut und Anzug. Textzeile: das rot einer SPD, die im Schatten des Kapitals läuft.

Nun, die SPD hat -leider Erwartbar- mit der Union ohne Gegenstimme für das Gesetz zur Gängelung von Bedürftigkeit gestimmt. Faktische Strafe und Stigmatisierung statt Hilfe und Unterstützung. Niemand, wirklich niemand ausser der Union braucht diese SPD.

Ich greif mal wahllos ins Archiv der Stifte.

Over 40% of global shipping by volume exists to move fossil fuels from one place to another.

A huge share of the world's maritime infrastructure has been built around a system that is going to change dramatically as renewable energy and electrification displace fossil fuels.

Black-and-white formal portrait of Alva Myrdal (1902–1986), the Swedish diplomat, sociologist, politician, and Nobel Peace Prize laureate. She is photographed against a dark background, resting her chin thoughtfully on her left hand, which displays a large, ornate ring. Her expression is calm, wise, and slightly introspective, with deep-set eyes, fine lines of age, and a gentle smile. Her silver-gray hair is styled in a soft, voluminous updo typical of the mid-20th century, and she wears a dark tailored jacket or dress with a simple collar, along with a distinctive metal wristwatch on her left arm. Alva Myrdal was a pioneering figure in social policy, women's rights, and international disarmament. With her husband Gunnar Myrdal, she co-authored the influential 1934 book Kris i befolkningsfrågan (Crisis in the Population Question), which shaped Sweden's progressive family and welfare policies. She served as Sweden's Minister for Disarmament and Church Affairs (1966–1973), headed UNESCO's social science department, and played a key role in the United Nations. In 1982, she shared the Nobel Peace Prize with Alfonso García Robles for her lifelong work on nuclear disarmament and peace advocacy through organizations like the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) and Pugwash Conferences. Known for her intellectual rigor, feminist principles, and commitment to global justice, she remains an icon of principled leadership in diplomacy and social reform.#AlvaMyrdal #NobelPeacePrize #Disarmament #SIPRI

Alva Myrdal was a Swedish sociologist, diplomat & a prominent leader of the disarmament movement. She shared the #Nobel Peace Prize in 1982 (w/A. Robles) "for their work for disarmament & nuclear and weapon-free zones." #WHM

It's International Day for #Disarmament and Non-Proliferation Awareness.

Free and fair elections are the cornerstone of our democracy. But right now, they’re under attack.

Several Republican-controlled states have redrawn their congressional maps to give themselves an unfair advantage in the midterm elections.

Ich hab große Fragezeichen bei Greenfuel-Effekten, weil die Rechnung ja erst mit viel Verzögerung aufgeht. Gar nix verbrennen hilft gleich. Für beides fehlt Infrastruktur, aber letzteres wäre deutlich schneller nachhaltig. Wollen müsste man's halt.

💥 Die Eckpunkte zum #GMG bedeuten faktisch einen Abschied von den verbindlichen Klimazielen. Neue Berechnungen des Öko-Instituts zeigen: Die Klimaschutzlücke 2040 wüchse durch das GMG zusätzlich um bis zu 172 Mio. Tonnen CO₂ an. Wesentlich größer als das, was laut Klimaschutzgesetz ok wäre. (1/3)

Which Automakers Build The Cleanest EVs? This Study Has Answers A new study ranks automakers based on how clean and responsible their supply chains are. These are the winners and losers.

A new study shows several Western automakers are significantly ahead of Chinese brands when it comes to reducing emissions from EV manufacturing, building cleaner supply chains and sourcing battery materials responsibly.

See the full rankings:

U.S. sub sinks Iranian warship off Sri Lanka, killing 87 and expanding war zone A U.S. submarine sank an Iranian warship off the southern coast of Sri Lanka, killing dozens of sailors and dramatically widening Washington's pursuit of the Iranian navy.

A US submarine sinking a lonely, dinky Iranian surface ship an ocean away from the theater of the main conflict—and 9000
miles from North America—makes it pretty clear the US is fighting a general war, without the declaration required by the Constitution. www.reuters.com/world/asia-p...

BREAKING: Babe, wake up. New war just dropped. www.nytimes.com/2026/03/03/u...

Siehe z.B. den "grünen Stahl" aus Brasilien: youtu.be/_99bAua8d0k?...
Landraub für Eukalyptusplantagen, mit denen Holzkohle gemacht wird, die dann in der Stahlherstellung verwendet wird.

Evidently, I'm not the only one who thinks so.

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This is really messed up.

If this was happening in a third world country, UN & OECD would send monitors & call it fraud.

If your access to vaccines has not been interrupted by war or #Brainworms, please consider staying up to date on all your preventive options. The world still needs you!

US strikes on Iran ‘outside international law,’ says Macron Macron joins Spanish PM Pedro Sánchez in calling the legality of the strikes into question.

After four days of hesitating, the president of France has joined the prime minister of Spain in saying that the 🇺🇸🇮🇱 attack on Iran is a violation of international law.

But they are still the only 2 EU leaders to have done so. Will others join?

Luxembourg becomes second country worldwide to enshrine abortion rights in constitution Large majority in parliament backs amendment to Luxembourg’s highest law, with ‘freedom’ to have an abortion added to constitution

Luxembourg lawmakers have voted to enshrine the freedom to have an abortion in the country’s constitution. However, wording was changed from "right" to "freedom" making it much weaker, and the country has a 12-week abortion limit that won't change.

Ich verabscheue #Gaskathi s Politik & meine Energiewende ist fertig, aber freuen kann ich mich nicht. Es reicht ja nicht, wenn sie zurücktritt. Es reicht ja nicht, dass wenige investieren konnten & jetzt nicht so stark betroffen sind.
Wir brauchen Resilienz für alle, v.a. für die kleinen Einkommen!

Grief is a fairly drawn-out process that comes (and goes) in waves. It's hard work, takes time, and sometimes hits us unprepared. Be gentle with yourself. It's ok to be sad & wobbly while you work thru what still needs addressed. As you find closure, this will pass & leave you more at peace.

Qui bono?

Someone is getting richer faster today than they did last Friday.

Oil Surges Past $83 And U.S. Futures Dive As Escalating Iran War Rattles Markets Iran has threatened to strike any vessels moving through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.

Iran has threatened to strike any vessels moving through the strategically critical Strait of Hormuz.

Photo of Annie Maunder

For #WomensHistoryMonth: Let us celebrate the life and accomplishments of Annie Scott Dill Maunder, née Russell (1868-1947), pioneering astronomer, astrophotographer, and science communicator. She did important work with using photography to better understand solar activity. 🎢⚛️🧪🔭⭐️🪐1/n

Oh man, ganz schön blöd, dass man Öl und Gas immer aus so schwierigen Ländern importieren muss. Ich wünschte es gäbe eine Möglichkeit Strom zb. aus Wind oder Sonne oder Wasser zu machen, das wäre mega praktisch! Sebastian Hotz - El Hotzo

Yes, ICE and ISIS sound the same, but they are different. They are state-sponsored terrorists sponsored by different states.

TED makes multi-million-dollar investment to boost safe abortion in 10 countries This is the first time TED’s Audacious Project has invested in an organization specifically focused on abortion access and care.

The global reproductive rights organization Ipas will be receiving "multi millions" from TED's Audacious Project. This is the first time the project has funded an organization that works specifically in abortion access and care since the initiative was developed in 2018.

Hoppla - wasn da los, @heise.de ?

The regime we like is using weapons we paid for to attack the regime we don't like, who is defending themselves using weapons we paid the last time we overthrew their leaders, but another country we're shaky with said they'll use weapons we paid for to attack us, but luckily allies have weapons we p