Flâneur Mondial

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"I think the success of my work stems from being truthful... the more I let the character take over, the more I feel like that person. When you become the person, nothing is contrived."

- Catherine O'Hara

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"Don’t try to be young. Just open your mind. Stay interested in stuff. There are so many things I won’t live long enough to find out about, but I’m still curious about them." - Betty White

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"All that is gold does not glitter, not all those who wander are lost; the old that is strong does not wither, deep roots are not reached by the frost." - JRR Tolkien, from "The Fellowship of the Ring"

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"Gratitude is not only the greatest of virtues, but the parent of all others." — Cicero

Dark forces are preventing us fighting the climate crisis – by taking knowledge hostage | George Monbiot The fundamental problem is this: that most of the means of communication are owned or influenced by the very rich, says Guardian columnist George Monbiot

The climate crisis isn’t just about tech or money—it’s an epistemic crisis. Wealthy interests hijack media, spread misinformation, and block action. Protecting the planet means defending truth against a storm of lies www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...

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"A people that values its privileges above its principles soon loses both."

- Dwight D. Eisenhower

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"You're the luckiest person in the entire world if you know what you really want to do ... and you're the luckiest person in the world if you can then make a living out of it."
- Andrew Lloyd Webber

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"You will never be happier than you expect. To change your happiness, change your expectation."

- Bette Davis

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Individuals must always be safeguarded from discrimination. Belief systems, however, must remain open to scrutiny. When we confuse the two, we compromise free expression and weaken open debate

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America: Freedom of speech for me, but not for thee

For everyone saying political violence has no place in this country…

Remember two Democratic legislators were shot in Minnesota just this year.

And America shrugged and moved on.

"It has always been easy to hate and destroy. To build and to cherish is much more difficult."
- Queen Elizabeth II

Keir Starmer’s legacy could be electoral reform – or Farage as prime minister | Polly Toynbee MPs are voting to get rid of first past the post in mayoral elections. Doing the same at a national level would be an antidote to Reform UK, says Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee

Britain’s FPTP system risks a hard-right takeover, potentially putting Farage in power with a minority of votes. Electoral reform via proportional representation could safeguard democracy

Climate change kills, Spanish PM tells deniers at launch of plan to tackle crisis Pedro Sánchez says country’s deadly August wildfires show society needs to mobilise and take immediate action

Spain’s PM Sánchez unveils 10-point climate plan after deadly wildfires: civil protection agency, climate refuges, forest management, water resilience, sustainable farming, and green transition

Debunking climate misinformation is becoming a full-time job – but you can help defend the facts | Jonathan Watts The political pushback against positive green progress has been shocking. But as corporations and those in power turn away, the overwhelming majority of people in the world want more ambitious climate...

Debunking climate lies is now a full-time job. Governments, big oil, and far-right groups spread misinformation and block action, while public support for urgent climate measures remains strong. Journalists, youth activists, and campaigners keep fighting for real change

Summer 2025 was warmest on record - and repeat is now 70 times more likely, Met Office says It beats the previous high set in 2018, and relegates the famously hot summer of 1976 to sixth place. The persistent heat drove water shortfalls, hosepipe bans and "false autumn".

UK records hottest summer on record in 2025: average 16.1°C (61°F). Climate change made this 70x more likely. Heatwaves, water shortages, and a “false autumn” show rising extremes. Experts urge adaptation and emissions cuts

1/ I’ve been interviewing Americans living abroad. When I ask what they miss most, the answers vary widely. But when I ask what they don’t miss, the top four responses are nearly always the same:

Top climate tech exec: The AC gap between Europe and America is becoming an economic liability In the U.S., 90% of households have AC. In Europe? Just 20% on average. In some countries, such as the UK, that number falls to less than 5%.

Only 20% of European homes have AC vs 90% in the US — and under 5% in the UK. As heatwaves intensify, the lack of cooling is hitting productivity, daily life, and tourism. Economists warn Europe’s failure to adapt could cost growth and competitiveness

Canada’s Travel Boycott Grows: Car Travel To U.S. Drops 37% Steep year-over-year drop in car and air travel solidifies steep economic losses for U.S. tourism this year.

Visits from Canada to the US are plunging—July saw 37% fewer car trips and 26% fewer flights than last year. Northern border cities are hit hardest. Policies and rhetoric are souring sentiment, putting $21B in tourism revenue at risk by year’s end

An American family frustrated by the “severe weight” of U.S. double taxation — Tax Fairness For Americans Abroad Dear Members of Congress, I have been living abroad for the last 11 years between Germany, Sweden and Switzerland. I made the first move at the behest of the company I worked for, thinking it would b...

5M Americans abroad face the ‘severe weight’ of U.S. double taxation. One father fears his kids will inherit financial discrimination. Congress: pass LaHood’s bill and bring fairness

A Nebraskan in Australia bemoans double taxation, hopes for relief — Tax Fairness For Americans Abroad Dear Congress, The nationality-based U.S. tax system is destroying the lives of Americans who are bona fide tax residents of other countries. The system puts a tremendous burden on millions of ordina...

70+ page tax returns, double taxation, and IRS claims on foreign homes. Millions of Americans abroad face this because the U.S. refuses residence-based taxation. Congress must fix it—pass LaHood’s bill

Collapse of critical Atlantic current is no longer low-likelihood, study finds Scientists say ‘shocking’ discovery shows rapid cuts in carbon emissions are needed to avoid catastrophic fallout

This should be headline news - the implications are horrifying …

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"Getting old is like climbing a mountain; you get a little out of breath, but the view is much better!" - Ingrid Bergman

Solar panels in space ‘could provide 80% of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050’ Researchers also suggest system could resolve problems with irregular and weather-dependent Earth-based supply

A study finds space-based solar power could supply up to 80% of Europe’s renewable energy by 2050, cutting costs 15% and slashing battery use. Researchers say orbiting panels beaming constant power could be key to net zero, if tech and costs align

Italian guide collapses and dies while leading Colosseum tour in searing heat Rome tour guides call for attractions’ opening hours to be reviewed after death of Giovanna Maria Giammarino

A Rome tour guide collapsed and died while leading visitors through the Colosseum in extreme heat. Her death has reignited calls to shift summer opening hours earlier and later, as guides warn climate change is making midday tours unsafe for workers and tourists alike

‘A climate of unparalleled malevolence’: are we on our way to the sixth major mass extinction? The long read: Churning quantities of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere at the rate we are going could lead the planet to another Great Dying

Earth’s past mass extinctions weren’t mostly asteroids, but runaway CO₂ from volcanism. Today, we’re emitting carbon up to 10x faster than those ancient eruptions. The danger isn’t only how much, BUT HOW FAST — pushing the planet toward a sixth mass extinction

An American in the UK is dismayed by the threat of de-banking — Tax Fairness For Americans Abroad Julia, an American living in the United Kingdom, is dismayed by the threat of de-banking—just because she’s American.

An American in the UK says U.S. tax laws and FATCA leave millions abroad shut out of banks, punished for saving, and drowning in filings. She urges Congress to back Residence-Based Taxation so citizens can live with dignity without being forced to renounce their nationality

Paris Braces for a Future of Possibly Paralyzing Heat

Paris is bracing for future heat waves of 50C or 122F that could melt roads, shut hospitals and paralyse the city. Officials are planting trees, insulating buildings and running crisis drills but experts warn it is a race against time and adaptation is falling behind climate change

Putin is a war criminal.

Ukraine is a sovereign nation. Remember that tomorrow.

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