Glass Wings Blog: March 2026
Why Tehran’s Two-Tiered Internet Is So Dangerous
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:21:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.schneier.com/blog/archives/2026/02/why-tehrans-two-tiered-internet-is-so-dangerous.html>
"Iran is slowly emerging from the most severe communications blackout in its
history and one of the longest in the world. Triggered as part of January’s
government crackdown against citizen protests nationwide, the regime
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‘The river won’: how campaigners in Brazilian Amazon stopped privatisation of waterway
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:22:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/feb/27/the-river-won-how-campaigners-in-brazilian-amazon-stopped-privatisation-of-waterway>
"“A victory for life.” That was the triumphal message from Indigenous
campaigners in the Brazilian Amazon this week after they staved off a threat to
the Tapajós River by occupying a grain terminal operated by Cargill, the
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Lynx could return to Scotland – but can rewilders win over wary Highlanders?
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:24:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2026/feb/27/lynx-could-return-to-scotlands-forests-but-can-rewilders-win-over-wary-highlanders>
"Could lynx, the elusive wild cat driven to extinction in Britain more than
1,000 years ago, become the new Loch Ness monster? “Whether Nessie’s there or
not, she draws tourists,” said Margaret Luckwell, a resident of Moray,
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Cuba has survived 66 years of US-led embargoes. Will Trump’s blockade break it now?
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:26:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/cuba-has-survived-66-years-of-us-led-embargoes-will-trumps-blockade-break-it-now-276065>
"After toppling Venezuela’s leader earlier this year, the Trump administration
has turned its sights on Cuba. The near-total blockade of the island is now
posing the greatest challenge to the government since the Cuban missile crisis
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Nature loss could cost twice as much as the financial crash, leaked report reveals
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:27:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.itv.com/news/2026-02-27/nature-loss-could-cost-twice-as-much-as-financial-crash-leaked-report-reveals>
"
ITV News has seen a classified government intelligence report which appears
to show some of the most worrying potential impacts of nature loss weren't
disclosed to the public.
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A new space race could turn our atmosphere into a ‘crematorium for satellites’
Sun, 1 Mar 2026 19:28:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/a-new-space-race-could-turn-our-atmosphere-into-a-crematorium-for-satellites-276366>
"When we look up at the night sky and see a satellite glide past, we might not
consider climate change or the ozone layer.
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‘Buy it nice or buy it twice’: what the ‘frugal chic’ trend tells us about our clothing habits
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:35:06 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/buy-it-nice-or-buy-it-twice-what-the-frugal-chic-trend-tells-us-about-our-clothing-habits-276261>
"The “frugal chic” aesthetic is having its moment, however contradictory the
concept may seem. “Frugal” suggests a focus on thriftiness, while “chic” oozes
a sense of classic luxury.
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How an Australian farmer is planning to get US consumers hooked on camel milk
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:36:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/22/australian-camel-milk-us-market>
"Caroline’s sultry and soulful eyes are hooded and heavy-lashed.
“She’s straight out of central,” Paul Martin whispers, gazing at his star
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The horrific bashing of LGBTQ+ teens is a sign of a dangerous Islamic State resurgence
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:40:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-horrific-bashing-of-lgbtq-teens-is-a-sign-of-a-dangerous-islamic-state-resurgence-276953>
"An
ABC investigation has unearthed horrifying vision of gay and bisexual
teenagers being beaten unconscious in Sydney. The teenage boy perpetrators are
reported to be supporters of Islamic State (IS).
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The 'Reading Crisis' Has Nothing to Do With 'Screen Time'
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:42:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@TarynParker-Holmes/the-reading-crisis-has-nothing-to-do-with-screen-time-6ad4fe24191b>
“I was on the MBTA commuter from Providence to South Station last week when —
not for the first time — I noticed a distinctly contemporary phenomenon. Apart
from a middle-aged gentleman sitting down the car reading the morning paper,
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Trump tariff ruling shows top courts serve as last line of defence against strongman rule
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:43:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/trump-tariff-ruling-shows-top-courts-serve-as-last-line-of-defence-against-strongman-rule-276571>
"The US Supreme Court told Donald Trump on February 20 that the tariffs he has
used to try and bend the world to his will are unlawful. Tariffs are taxes and
it is not for the president to impose them. According to the US constitution,
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The Teens Teaching Grandma to Google
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 06:45:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/teens-teaching-grandma-to-google-hungary/>
"It’s three o’clock on a cold Budapest afternoon, and the sun is already
dropping low on the horizon as 64-year-old Györgyi Petik Kis briskly makes her
way to the Metropolitan Ervin Szabó Library. A beautiful neo-baroque palace,
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Politicians say immigration threatens ‘Australian values’, but our research shows no one knows exactly what that means
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/politicians-say-immigration-threatens-australian-values-but-our-research-shows-no-one-knows-exactly-what-that-means-276746>
"One Nation leader Pauline Hanson and new Liberal leader Angus Taylor have
invoked “Australian values” to justify taking a hard line on immigration,
especially from countries that supposedly don’t share our values.
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A Recipe For Women’s Empowerment in Morocco
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:01:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/morocco-recipe-for-womens-empowerment/
"All over the city of Marrakesh, football fever had taken hold. Africa’s
continent-wide soccer competition, AFCON, was being hosted in Morocco. And
here, at the Amal Targa Center, a fan zone had been set up for the big clash
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‘Don’t leave late’ is the best advice for fires or floods. These terrifying videos show why
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:02:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/dont-leave-late-is-the-best-advice-for-fires-or-floods-these-terrifying-videos-show-why-274983>
"Where are you at most risk when a flood or bushfire strikes? You might think
it’s at home. But in reality, the most dangerous time is when you leave and
jump in your car. Many flood and bushfire deaths are linked to vehicles, often
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Russia may interfere in Danish election, exploiting chaos sown by US, spies warn
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:04:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/denmark-election-interference-russia-chaos-us-greenland-intelligence-agencies>
"Denmark’s intelligence services have warned that a foreign power may try to
sway the general election on 24 March, saying the main threat was from Russia
over support for Ukraine but also citing the chaos caused by US efforts to
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How China is betting cheap AI will get the world hooked on its tech
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:05:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/how-china-is-betting-cheap-ai-will-get-the-world-hooked-on-its-tech-276878>
"Artificial intelligence (AI) is at a very Chinese time in its life. Recent
moves from Chinese AI labs are throwing the dominance of American “frontier
labs” such as Google and OpenAI into question.
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Colander-wearing Pastafarian strains the rules with Queensland driver’s licence photo
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 13:06:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/feb/28/colander-wearing-pastafarian-strains-the-rules-with-queensland-drivers-licence-photo>
"A “Pastafarian” in rural Queensland has vowed to fight to keep his driver’s
licence featuring a photo of him wearing a colander on his head, arguing it’s a
matter of freedom of religion.
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Michael Caine’s voice is iconic. Why would he sell that to AI?
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:24:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/michael-caines-voice-is-iconic-why-would-he-sell-that-to-ai-276506>
"Few actors are imitated as often as Michael Caine. Even Michael Caine has
imitated Michael Caine.
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Yanis Varoufakis calls prosecution after admitting taking ecstasy 40 years ago ‘ridiculous’
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:25:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/yanis-varoufakis-calls-prosecution-after-admitting-taking-ecstasy-40-years-ago-ridiculous>
"Yanis Varoufakis, the leftwing firebrand who briefly served as Greece’s
finance minister, has criticised his “ridiculous prosecution” for allegedly
promoting the use of recreational drugs after his public admission that he once
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Deeper ocean ecosystems are unique – and uniquely vulnerable without better protection
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:26:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/deeper-ocean-ecosystems-are-unique-and-uniquely-vulnerable-without-better-protection-276363>
"New Zealand’s earlier efforts to safeguard marine or coastal environments,
particularly as marine reserves and marine protected areas, typically focused
on shallow ecosystems, largely because that is where most data exists.
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‘I live in constant fear’: surge in giant sinkholes threatens Turkey’s farmers
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:28:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/feb/28/i-live-in-constant-fear-surge-in-giant-sinkholes-threatens-turkeys-farmers>
"Fatih Sik was drinking tea with friends at home when he heard a rumbling sound
outside that grew to a loud boom, like a volcano had erupted nearby. From the
window, he saw water and mud shoot into the sky, as high as the tallest trees,
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How should Australia handle ‘sovereign citizens’ clogging the courts? A former magistrate explains
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:29:40 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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A world on edge as Trump bombs Iran and triggers war in the Middle East. There was no need for this
Mon, 2 Mar 2026 19:30:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2026/feb/28/donald-trump-bombs-iran-war-middle-east>
"They never learn. Once again, a bellicose US president has unleashed
overwhelming military firepower to force a sovereign nation to its knees. Once
again, blatant lies and exaggerated claims are being propagated to justify the
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Washoe Tribe buys 10,000 acres in one of California’s largest ever land returns
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:45:18 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/11/washoe-tribal-land-return-california>
"The Washoe Tribe has purchased more than 10,000 acres of land near Lake Tahoe
for conservation in one of the largest tribal land returns in California
history.
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The War on Poaching Has Gone Full Tech Dystopia—and It May Not Be Working
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:51:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://gizmodo.com/the-war-on-poaching-has-gone-full-tech-dystopia-and-it-may-not-be-working-2000727598>
"Forget khaki shorts and binoculars: Modern wildlife conservation has morphed
into something that looks less like protecting elephants and more like a video
game, although with more real-world consequences. With AI-powered surveillance
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Woolworths’ AI agent rambled about its ‘mother’. It’s a sign of deeper problems with the tech rollout
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:53:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/woolworths-ai-agent-rambled-about-its-mother-its-a-sign-of-deeper-problems-with-the-tech-rollout-277072>
"Recently some Australian shoppers got more than they bargained for when they
chatted with Woolworths’ artificial intelligence (AI) assistant, Olive.
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Trump’s unprovoked attack on Iran has no mandate – or legal basis
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:54:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/28/trump-unprovoked-attack-on-iran-has-no-mandate-and-no-clear-objective>
"The first war of Donald Trump’s Board of Peace era has begun – an unprovoked
attempt at regime change in collaboration with Israel, with no legal
foundation, launched in the midst of diplomatic efforts to avert conflict, and
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Why in the world is Melania Trump leading a UN security council meeting?
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:56:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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From Clicks to Cleanups: Juba’s Youth-Led Waste Revolution
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:57:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://reasonstobecheerful.world/south-sudan-juba-youth-led-waste-revolution/>
"The first time Makur Majeng posted photos on social media of trash-clogged
drainage ditches along the White Nile in Juba, the capital of South Sudan, his
phone would not stop buzzing. “How can I help?” one message read.
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Trump vies for Bush’s crown for worst foreign policy decision in history
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:38:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2026/feb/28/trump-iran-analysis-us-foreign-policy-george-bush>
"It was another date that would live in infamy. But whereas Franklin Roosevelt
declared war in sombre tones to a joint session of Congress, Donald Trump did
it his way.
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As Data Centers Look to Rural New England, Maine Considers a Moratorium
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:39:11 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://dailyyonder.com/as-data-centers-look-to-rural-new-england-maine-considers-a-moratorium/2026/02/23/>
"When local officials in rural Wiscasset, Maine, voted on November 4, 2025, to
pause a data center discussion in the community of around 4,000 year-round
residents, it may have been a sign of what’s to come. As the nationwide
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What happens to a car when the company behind its software goes under?
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:40:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://arstechnica.com/cars/2026/02/what-happens-to-a-car-when-the-company-behind-its-software-goes-under/>
"Imagine turning the key or pressing the start button of your car—and nothing
happens. Not because the battery is dead or the engine is broken but because a
server no longer answers. For a growing number of cars, that scenario isn’t
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Lost Science
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:42:23 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/bBRVP
"By most metrics, 2025 has been the worst year for the American scientific
enterprise in modern history.
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Leave big tech behind! How to replace Amazon, Google, X, Meta, Apple – and more
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:43:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/technology/2026/feb/26/how-to-replace-amazon-google-x-meta-apple-alternatives>
"There’s not much to love about big tech these days. So many ills can be laid
at its door: social media harms, misinformation, polarisation, mining and
misuse of personal data, environmental negligence, tax avoidance, the list goes
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Letters from an American: February 28, 2026
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 11:44:26 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/february-28-2026
"Early this morning, the U.S. and Israel launched a major military assault on
Iran. Early reports suggested that Israel targeted senior officials in Iran’s
government while the U.S. attacked military targets. The U.S. government named
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NIST to introduce restrictions on non-US citizens
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:32:28 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://physicstoday.aip.org/news/nist-to-introduce-restrictions-on-non-us-citizens>
"Researchers at NIST who hail from outside the US are scrambling to find new
projects, new labs, new jobs, and even new countries. They are responding to
diffuse information that noncitizens are to be limited to three-year stints at
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When Rent Rises, So Does Minimum Wage: A New Model in Santa Fe
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:33:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://shelterforce.org/2026/02/04/when-rent-rises-so-does-minimum-wage-a-new-model-in-santa-fe/>
"What happens when you connect wages to local housing costs? Officials in Santa
Fe, New Mexico, hope that doing so will help ease the pressure of rapidly
rising rents and allow people who work in the city to also live there.
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New EU rules to stop the destruction of unsold clothes and shoes
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:35:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://environment.ec.europa.eu/news/new-eu-rules-stop-destruction-unsold-clothes-and-shoes-2026-02-09_en>
"The European Commission today (Feb 9) adopted new measures under the
Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) to prevent the
destruction of unsold apparel, clothing, accessories and footwear.
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What will urban living look like in the future?
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:36:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.positive.news/society/what-will-urban-living-look-like-in-the-future/>
"Wooden towers rise above the tree canopy, their facades alive with plants and
shimmering solar cladding. The hum of traffic is gone. Instead, a quiet feet of
autonomous robovans glides along dedicated lanes, linking neighbourhoods in
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This Housing Project for Noto Earthquake Refugees, Constructed Without Any Nails or Adhesives, Just Won Japan’s Most-Prestigious Design Award
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:37:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://spoon-tamago.com/shigeru-ban-noto-housing-project/
"On New Year’s Day 2024, a magnitude 7.6 earthquake struck Ishikawa
Prefecture’s Noto Peninsula. The death toll reached 245 and 76,144 housing
units were damaged. Many residents were displaced amid the harsh winter cold,
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The Pentagon says it’s ‘lethalitymaxxing’. Why has ‘incel’ slang crossed into the mainstream?
Tue, 3 Mar 2026 19:39:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/science/2026/mar/01/incel-slang-mainstream-government-media>
"A recent tweet from the US Department of Defense boasts about the killing
capabilities of the US military as follows: “Low cortisol. Locked in.
Lethalitymaxxing”. To many, that will sound as indecipherable as the teenagers
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Battery Swapping Expands In New York City
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:01:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://cleantechnica.com/2026/02/28/battery-swapping-expands-in-new-york-city/>
"The EV battery swapping movement has been gathering steam around the world,
with one key market being the millions of e-bikes on the road. Things are
finally beginning to take off here in the US, too. A modest pilot project
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A Day in the Life of an Ensh*ttificator
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:04:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=T4Upf_B9RLQ
"Digital products and services keep getting worse. In the new report
Breaking
Free: Pathways to a fair technological future, the Norwegian Consumer Council
has delved into enshittification and how to resist it. The report shows how
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Portugal's 80% Renewable Surge Cuts €703M Off January Energy Bills
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:06:32 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theportugalpost.com/posts/portugals-80-renewable-surge-cuts-703m-off-january-energy-bills>
"The Portugal grid operator REN has confirmed that renewables supplied 80.7% of
all electricity consumed on the mainland last month, a milestone that slices
hundreds of millions off energy bills and nudges the country within touching
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Ed Sheeran caught the train to Melbourne to protect the climate. But what about his thousands of fans?
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:07:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/ed-sheeran-caught-the-train-to-melbourne-to-protect-the-climate-but-what-about-his-thousands-of-fans-276971>
"This week, images on social media showed global superstar Ed Sheeran alighting
from the overnight train from Sydney into the decidedly utilitarian surrounds
of Southern Cross Station in Melbourne.
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Supporting ‘illegal aggression’ against Iran ‘the worst thing’ Australia could do, international law experts say
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:09:04 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/01/supporting-aggression-against-iran-the-worst-thing-australia-could-do-international-law-experts-say>
"International law experts have criticised Australia for “rolling over” and
backing what they say is an illegal attack by Israel and the US on Iran.
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Neither preemptive nor legal, US‑Israeli strikes on Iran have blown up international law
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 03:14:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/neither-preemptive-nor-legal-us-israeli-strikes-on-iran-have-blown-up-international-law-277173>
"The joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran represent a further erosion of the
international legal order. Under international law, these attacks are neither
preemptive nor lawful.
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‘Less lethal’ deaths: courts examine role of controversial police weapons before three Australians died
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:02:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/02/australian-police-guns-less-lethal-weapons-ntwnfb>
"At least three people died within four months of one another after being shot
with “less lethal” projectiles and stun guns at their homes, sparking a series
of inquests and civil cases that could overhaul how police officers use force.
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New study finds 6 types of ‘discouraged’ workers in Australia – and why they stop job‑hunting
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:04:01 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/new-study-finds-6-types-of-discouraged-workers-in-australia-and-why-they-stop-job-hunting-276758>
"When we hear that Australia’s unemployment rate is low, it sounds like good
news. The Australian Bureau of Statistics defines an unemployed person as
someone who is not working but is actively looking for a job and available to
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How will datacentres affect Australia’s power prices, water supply and emissions?
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:04:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/02/datacentres-australia-power-prices-water-supply-emissions>
"Our online lives are increasingly reliant on digital data, whether it’s asking
an AI chatbot a question, generating a video or transcribing an online meeting.
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From high‑tech greenhouses to fruit netting: how protected cropping can shield crops from climate extremes
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:06:25 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/from-high-tech-greenhouses-to-fruit-netting-how-protected-cropping-can-shield-crops-from-climate-extremes-272162>
"For many of us, food is something we buy at a supermarket or order at a cafe.
We usually give little thought to the complex systems required to produce and
deliver it – until they stop working.
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AEVA launches register of EV-friendly apartment buildings in Canberra
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:07:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/02/27/aeva-launches-register-of-ev-friendly-apartment-buildings-in-canberra/>
"In a significant move for apartment dwellers looking to make the switch to
electric transport, the ACT branch of the Australian Electric Vehicle
Association (AEVA) has launched a public register of EV-friendly strata sites
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Balcony solar takes US by storm, as 27 states announce new plug-and-play PV laws
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 11:09:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Delta Goodrem to represent Australia at Eurovision 2026
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:27:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/01/delta-goodrem-australia-eurovision-2026>
"Delta Goodrem will represent Australia at Eurovision in May, the 70th
anniversary of the annual song contest.
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Regenerative agriculture sows success in Kenya
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:28:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.positive.news/society/regenerative-agriculture-sows-success-in-kenya/>
"Kenyan smallholders are celebrating healthier soils and soaring harvests
following a regenerative agriculture drive led by Farm Africa.
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Grain of Hope
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:29:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/grain-of-hope
"Standing in a wheat field under the vast skies of rural Australia, it would be
easy for the rest of the world to slip away. But during last year’s winter
harvest, as Rob Houghton worked on his farm in Leeton - a country town five
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Maximum’s Upcycled ‘Billex’ Process Turns Discarded Bank Notes into Furniture
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:30:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/03/maximum-furniture-billex-recycling-money-stools/>
"Money manufacturers the world over are forever contending with counterfeiters.
Before the U.K. introduced a new pound coin in 2017, for example, the earlier
version was easy enough to fake that there were tens of millions of fraudulent
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‘Destruction is not the same as political success’: US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy
Wed, 4 Mar 2026 19:31:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/destruction-is-not-the-same-as-political-success-us-bombing-of-iran-shows-little-evidence-of-endgame-strategy-277201>
"Shortly after the opening salvo of U.S.-Israeli attacks on Iran on Feb. 28,
2026 – with missiles targeting cities across the country, some of which killed
Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei – President Donald Trump declared the
(More...)
Mongabay launches new desk reporting on, with and for Indigenous communities
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:45:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://news.mongabay.com/2026/03/mongabay-launches-new-desk-reporting-on-with-and-for-indigenous-communities/>
"Indigenous peoples play a critical role in protecting nature and stemming
biodiversity loss worldwide, yet their perspectives and knowledge remain
underrepresented in national and international media coverage of environmental
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Anthropic to Department of Defense: Drop dead
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:47:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.computerworld.com/article/4138860/anthropic-to-department-of-defense-drop-dead.html>
"In recent weeks, AI giant Anthropic has been locked in a high‑stakes
confrontation with the Trump administration’s Department of Defense (DoD) over
new standard terms the Pentagon wants to impose on AI vendors. Defense
(More...)
Measles outbreaks are costing the U.S. millions of dollars. The true losses can't be counted.
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:49:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Open source devs consider making hogs pay for every download
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:51:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.theregister.com/2026/02/28/open_source_opinion/
“I'm at the Linux Foundation Members Summit, and Sonatype's CTO Brian Fox
introduced me to a new open source problem. I wouldn't have thought that was
possible, but here I am.
(More...)
Donating clothes to charity has an unfortunate dark side
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:53:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.earth.com/news/donating-clothes-to-charity-has-unfortunate-dark-side-worsens-global-waste/>
"That pile of shirts you just dropped off at the charity shop? There’s
something you should know about where those donated clothes are really going.
(More...)
AI is already creeping into election campaigns. NZ’s rules aren’t ready
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 03:54:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ai-is-already-creeping-into-election-campaigns-nzs-rules-arent-ready-275688>
"If you’re often on social media, you’ve probably seen it: the deluge of
low-quality, artificial intelligence-made material clogging up our feeds.
(More...)
What disrupting the strait of Hormuz could mean for global cost-of-living pressures
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:29:39 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/02/iran-strait-hormuz-oil-global-prices-cost-of-living>
"Donald Trump’s attempt to overthrow the Iranian government by force could
trigger a new wave of cost-of-living pressures that embattled governments and
central banks around the world will struggle to deal with.
(More...)
Does international law still matter? The strike on the girls’ school in Iran shows why we need it
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:30:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/does-international-law-still-matter-the-strike-on-the-girls-school-in-iran-shows-why-we-need-it-277196>
"As the US and Israel began their joint assault on Iran, reports emerged from
Iran that a strike hit the Shajarah Tayyebeh girls’ elementary school in the
southern city of Minab.
(More...)
Get your war on: AI chatbots in the kill chain
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:32:30 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://pivot-to-ai.com/2026/03/02/get-your-war-on-ai-chatbots-in-the-kill-chain/>
"The term “artificial intelligence” was invented in 1955 for a marketing pitch
to the US Department of Defense. Silicon Valley’s goal has always been the
government teat — the final stage of capitalism.
(More...)
The strikes on Iran show why quitting oil is more important than ever
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:33:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-strikes-on-iran-show-why-quitting-oil-is-more-important-than-ever-277192>
"As Israel and the United States strike Iran, global oil markets are on edge.
Oil prices have begun rising even before any disruption to supply. Oil traders
(More...)
‘We were just astonished’: Mental As Anything on their highs and lows – and hitting the road again
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:34:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/02/mental-as-anything-australian-pop-band-documentary-tour>
"Among the many surreal moments in the opening scenes of
Live It Up: The
Mental As Anything Story is footage of tens of thousands of Scottish football
fans caterwauling the lyrics to an Australian pop song like it’s a war chant.
(More...)
The Pentagon strongarmed AI firms before Iran strikes – in dark news for the future of ‘ethical AI’
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 11:35:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-pentagon-strongarmed-ai-firms-before-iran-strikes-in-dark-news-for-the-future-of-ethical-ai-277198>
"In the leadup to the weekend’s US and Israeli attacks on Iran, the US
Department of Defense was locked in tense negotiations with artificial
intelligence (AI) company Anthropic over exactly how the Pentagon could use the
(More...)
Russia's Secret Mindset: Why Russians Don't Think Like You
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:29:42 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://medium.com/@elvirabary/russias-secret-mindset-why-russians-don-t-think-like-you-ffca7b0889fb>
“A lot of Westerners talk about Russians as if they're a puzzle. Too emotional,
then too cold. Too proud, then too defeated. As if the country runs on
contradictions.
(More...)
The oil price surge is just one symptom of a supply chain network that is not fit for this age of global tensions
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:30:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-oil-price-surge-is-just-one-symptom-of-a-supply-chain-network-that-is-not-fit-for-this-age-of-global-tensions-277277>
"The escalating conflict between Iran, the US and Israel has taken a critical
turn. The strait of Hormuz – one of the most important shipping routes for oil
and gas – is facing significant disruption. The strait is the main route
(More...)
Senior Developers — The World Owes You an Apology
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:31:41 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
U.S. Troops Were Told Iran War Is for “Armageddon,” Return of Jesus
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:33:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://jonathanlarsen.substack.com/p/us-troops-were-told-iran-war-is-for>
"A combat-unit commander told non-commissioned officers at a briefing Monday
that the Iran war is part of God’s plan and that Pres. Donald Trump was
“anointed by Jesus to light the signal fire in Iran to cause Armageddon and
(More...)
Australia’s gender pay gap is narrowing – and the public spotlight seems to be helping
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:34:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australias-gender-pay-gap-is-narrowing-and-the-public-spotlight-seems-to-be-helping-276957>
"Since 2024, the Workplace Gender Equality Agency (WGEA) has been publishing
the gender pay gaps of Australia’s largest companies. Now, we have enough data
to make some meaningful comparisons – and this public spotlight seems to be
(More...)
As Canada’s Mark Carney heads to Australia, how did he become the darling of the global anti‑Trump movement?
Thu, 5 Mar 2026 19:34:57 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
(More...)
Letters from an American: March 2, 2026
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 05:52:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://heathercoxrichardson.substack.com/p/march-2-2026
"
The Economist’s Middle East correspondent Gregg Carlstrom noted that Trump
appears to be workshopping the causes for his attacks on Iran and his goals for
the war by talking to journalists.
(More...)
Honey from Australian wildflowers has potent power to kill bacteria
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 05:53:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/honey-from-australian-wildflowers-has-potent-power-to-kill-bacteria-276630>
"Before antibiotics and antiseptics, healers across ancient Egypt, Greece, and
China reached for honey to treat wounds. Archaeological evidence shows humans
have been harvesting and collecting honey for thousands of years – and for much
(More...)
The Return Of Measles Is Bad. A Polio Comeback Would Be So, So Much Worse
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 05:56:37 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.techdirt.com/2026/03/02/the-return-of-measles-is-bad-a-polio-comeback-would-be-so-so-much-worse/>
"We’ve talked a lot about the resurgence of measles in America over the past 14
or so months, and for good reason. It’s a horrible disease of historic
significance. Equally historic was America achieving elimination status of the
(More...)
Open justice no more: how Victoria’s courts are stopping journalists from doing their jobs
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 05:59:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/open-justice-no-more-how-victorias-courts-are-stopping-journalists-from-doing-their-jobs-276040>
"Covering the courts can be a tough gig. The pace is fast, there are many legal
considerations to be across, and media outlets are hungry for quality stories,
quickly.
(More...)
World’s first hydrogen bus fleet to be sold off after technical failures
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 06:00:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/03/worlds-first-hydrogen-bus-fleet-to-be-sold-off-after-technical-failures/>
"A fleet of 25 hydrogen-fuelled electric double-decker buses that debuted in
Aberdeen, Scotland, as the world’s first of their kind, are expected to be sold
off by the local council following a number of technical problems that have
(More...)
Dogs can detect trafficked wildlife hidden in shipping containers from tiny air samples
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:58:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/dogs-can-detect-trafficked-wildlife-hidden-in-shipping-containers-from-tiny-air-samples-276986>
"Wildlife trafficking is a global crisis impacting at least 4,000 species of
plants and animals, including mammals, reptiles, birds, corals and rare plants.
(More...)
The exploitation paradox in open source
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 11:59:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://lwn.net/SubscriberLink/1058031/41f0d62df360269d/
“The free and open-source software (FOSS) movements have always been about
giving freedom and power to individuals and organizations; throughout that
history, though, there have also been actors trying to exploit FOSS to their
(More...)
The future remains bleak for corals – but not all reefs are doomed
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:00:03 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/the-future-remains-bleak-for-corals-but-not-all-reefs-are-doomed-277077>
"A recent report on global tipping points warned that coral reefs face
widespread dieback and have reached a point from which they cannot recover.
(More...)
Why electrifying road freight is key to Australia’s energy security
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:01:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/03/why-electrifying-road-freight-is-key-to-australias-energy-security/>
"Escalating conflict in the Middle East and the closure of the Strait of Hormuz
once again highlights the extreme vulnerability of Australia’s diesel-dependent
road freight and food distribution system. After the US, Australia is the
(More...)
Does regime change ever work? History tells us long‑term consequences are often disastrous
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:02:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/does-regime-change-ever-work-history-tells-us-long-term-consequences-are-often-disastrous-277221>
"The latest US-Israeli bombings in Iran differ from last year’s, because one of
the stated aims this time is regime change.
(More...)
Global economy must stop pandering to ‘frivolous desires of ultra-rich’, says UN expert
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 12:03:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/03/un-de-schutter-outlines-plan-for-redistributive-global-economy>
"The global economy must be reordered to ensure it serves ordinary people
around the world rather than the “frivolous and destructive demands of the
ultra-rich”, according to a leading UN figure.
(More...)
Vanuatu's 'barefoot volcanologist' stands at ash- and sulfur-spewing Mount Yasur in award-winning photograph
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:34:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.livescience.com/planet-earth/volcanoes/vanuatus-barefoot-volcanologist-stands-at-ash-and-sulfur-spewing-mount-yasur-in-award-winning-photograph>
“A photograph of an amateur volcanologist standing barefoot on the lava fields
of Vanuatu's Mount Yasur has won the Portraiture category of the Open
competition of this year's Sony World Photography Awards. Fine art and
(More...)
Is Australia’s scorched earth baiting program actually paving the way for fire ant invasion?
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:35:58 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/is-australias-scorched-earth-baiting-program-actually-paving-the-way-for-fire-ant-invasion-276980>
"Right now, Australia is undertaking the world’s largest removal of invasive
ants. The goal: eradicate fire ants (
Solenopsis invicta).
(More...)
AI Translations Are Adding ‘Hallucinations’ to Wikipedia Articles
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:37:34 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.404media.co/ai-translations-are-adding-hallucinations-to-wikipedia-articles/>
"Wikipedia editors have implemented new policies and restricted a number of
contributors who were paid to use AI to translate existing Wikipedia articles
into other languages after they discovered these AI translations added AI
(More...)
AI has powerful uses for First Nations oral cultural knowledge. Here’s how
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:38:19 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/ai-has-powerful-uses-for-first-nations-oral-cultural-knowledge-heres-how-276043>
"Much of the conversation about artificial intelligence (AI) and Indigenous
peoples focuses on harms, such as cultural appropriation, cultural flattening
and digital exclusion. These risks are real.
(More...)
Download 60,000 Works of Art from the National Gallery, Including Masterpieces by Van Gogh, Gauguin, Rembrandt & More
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:39:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.openculture.com/2026/03/download-60000-works-of-art-from-the-national-gallery.html>
"As a young amateur painter and future art school dropout, I frequently
found myself haunted by the faces of two artists, that famously odd couple
from my favorite art history novelization—and Kirk Douglas role and Iggy Pop
(More...)
Masayoshi Matsumoto Meticulously Transforms Balloons into Expressive Critters
Fri, 6 Mar 2026 19:40:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/03/masayoshi-matsumoto-balloon-animal-sculptures/>
"For Masayoshi Matsumoto, also known as Isopresso Balloon, a simple dog-shaped
balloon animal is utter child’s play. His elaborate constructions combine a
range of colors and can take on virtually any shape. From meticulously textured
(More...)
Global sea levels have been underestimated due to poor modelling, research suggests
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:05:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/04/global-sea-levels-underestimated-poor-modelling-research>
"Sea levels around the world have been underestimated due to inaccurate
modelling, with research suggesting ocean levels are far higher than previously
understood.
(More...)
Russia wanted a new world order. This wasn’t the one it had in mind
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:08:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/russia-wanted-a-new-world-order-this-wasnt-the-one-it-had-in-mind-277195>
"Four years ago, Vladimir Putin escalated his war against Ukraine to an all-out
assault. The plan was for a quick and lively campaign and a speedy takeover of
a country the Russian president thought shouldn’t exist.
(More...)
AI Debt Is Spiralling Out Of Control
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:09:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://wlockett.medium.com/ai-debt-is-spiralling-out-of-control-bf0957767422>
"Tech bros want us to be profoundly scared of AI. They bang on about how it
will render us all obsolete, how it will soon become dangerously
superintelligent, and how these systems are necessary for global economic
(More...)
Renewal of the UN Requires Investment and Democratic Reform
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:11:53 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.globalpolicyjournal.com/blog/02/03/2026/renewal-un-requires-investment-and-democratic-reform>
"At the recent Munich Security Conference, the future of the United Nations
became the subject of a brief exchange. EU foreign policy chief Kaja Kallas
argued that whenever the world faced major international crises, as it does
(More...)
If you win most literary prizes, you pay tax. If you win The Block, you don’t. How is this fair?
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:13:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/if-you-win-most-literary-prizes-you-pay-tax-if-you-win-the-block-you-dont-how-is-this-fair-277250>
"When Goorie and Koori poet Evelyn Araluen won last week’s $100,000 Victorian
Prize for Literature, along with the $25,000 Indigenous Writing prize, she
called on the Australian government to change the way it taxes arts prizes.
(More...)
We discovered lethal new fungal diseases in wild Australian reptiles. It’s time to act fast
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 04:14:51 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/we-discovered-lethal-new-fungal-diseases-in-wild-australian-reptiles-its-time-to-act-fast-275817>
"When a coastal carpet python was brought into a wildlife hospital in South
East Queensland in August 2024, vets were confronted with something they didn’t
recognise. The python had damaged scales, crusted lesions across its body and a
(More...)
Fever dream: Australia sweltered through one of the hottest summers on record, with little relief at night
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:11:56 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/datablog/2026/mar/04/australia-summer-heatwave-hottest-record>
"Australia’s summer was one of the hottest since measurements began, with more
than 60 weather stations recording their highest ever daily maximum
temperatures during a heatwave in January.
(More...)
What is wabi‑sabi? Will this Japanese philosophy make me happy?
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:13:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/what-is-wabi-sabi-will-this-japanese-philosophy-make-me-happy-275786>
"The ceramic bowl with an uneven glaze. The teacup mended with gold lacquer.
The images are calming and attractive.
(More...)
In a heatwave, a cool library or shopping centre is a lifeline. Do we need more climate shelters?
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:13:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/in-a-heatwave-a-cool-library-or-shopping-centre-is-a-lifeline-do-we-need-more-climate-shelters-275661>
"Many of our homes and workplaces were built for a milder climate that no
longer exists. As Australia braces for more days above 40ºC and hot nights,
many homes – especially older or poorly insulated ones – become unsafe as heat
(More...)
Australia can no longer be complacent about Trump’s America. It’s time to chart a new course
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:15:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/australia-can-no-longer-be-complacent-about-trumps-america-its-time-to-chart-a-new-course-276530>
"Australia faces a more complex and dangerous world than at any time since the
threat of Japanese invasion during the second world war.
(More...)
Mozart with meatballs, in an Ikea: how opera is facing its existential crisis
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:16:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2026/mar/04/perth-festival-opera-mozart-marriage-figaro-in-ikea>
"It’s Sunday and I’m in a suburban Ikea on the verge of tears. Perhaps this is
not so surprising – who among us hasn’t approached emotional breakdown
navigating the labyrinthine homewares store? But these are tears of joy. And
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‘A billion‑dollar empire of harm’: how gambling took over Australia
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 10:18:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/a-billion-dollar-empire-of-harm-how-gambling-took-over-australia-272343>
"
Review: Hooked: Inside the Murky World of Australia’s Gambling Industry –
Quentin Beresford (NewSouth)
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How Monotype turns selling fonts into daylight robbery
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:19:17 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://freedium-mirror.cfd/https://uxdesign.cc/how-monotype-turns-selling-fonts-into-daylight-robbery-aac8e29a7cde>
“To explain why I call Monotype "robbers", let me start with something that
struck me as very odd, and
it involves a country.
(More...)
The Big Idea: Lauren C. Teffeau
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:21:13 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://whatever.scalzi.com/2026/03/04/the-big-idea-lauren-c-teffeau-2/
"Futuristic fiction doesn’t always have to be dystopian, and in fact author
Lauren C. Teffau wanted to show readers a more hopeful narrative where people
work together for the betterment of the planet and a goal of reaching a
(More...)
Australian printed solar technology used to power Coldplay world tour secures federal funding
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:22:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/australian-printed-solar-technology-used-to-power-coldplay-world-tour-secures-federal-funding/>
"The homegrown printed solar technology of Newcastle-based company Kardinia
Energy has secured a $2.1 million federal government grant to help fund a
commercial-scale pilot.
(More...)
Electric Buses Have Passed a Brutal Cold-Weather Test
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:23:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/wisconsin-electric-buses-pass-brutal-cold-weather-test/>
"Jonathan Mertzig was wary when Madison rolled out a fleet of 62 electric buses
in the fall of 2024. The city had tested a few of them four years earlier, and
it had not gone well. Winter in Wisconsin gets mighty cold, and batteries do
(More...)
Hybrid Solar Panel Turns Raindrops into Electricity
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:24:49 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.zmescience.com/science/news-science/hybrid-solar-panel-turns-raindrops-into-electricity/>
"For as long as we’ve been capturing the sun’s rays, the clouds have been the
enemy. When the sky turns gray and the first drops fall, the steady stream of
electrons from traditional solar panels slows to a trickle. But a team of
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Dive into Wool Creature Lab’s World of Vibrant Felted Nudibranchs
Sat, 7 Mar 2026 18:26:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.thisiscolossal.com/2026/03/wool-creature-lab-arina-bovenich-felted-wool-nudibranchs/>
"Among the myriad delights of the marine world, nudibranchs count among some of
the most adorable. There are around 3,000 known species of these often very
colorful, textured, soft-bodied animals. Technically part of the mollusc
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The UK is about to start an experiment that could end smoking for good – but it won’t be easy
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:53:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/the-uk-is-about-to-start-an-experiment-that-could-end-smoking-for-good-but-it-wont-be-easy-276114>
"Anyone born after January 1 2009 will never be able to legally buy tobacco in
the UK thanks to the tobacco and vapes bill, which is expected to become law in
March 2026. When it does, it will mean that the legal age for tobacco sales
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Petrol prices too high? Here’s how quickly an EV could save you money
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:54:33 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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https://theconversation.com/petrol-prices-too-high-heres-how-quickly-an-ev-could-save-you-money-272165>
"Petrol prices began rising even before the conflict in Iran drove oil prices
higher. Australia imports around 80% of its fuel, which means prices can spike
when geopolitical shocks ripple through supply chains.
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Vanuatu moves forward with UN climate resolution despite Trump opposition
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:55:24 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/vanuatu-un-climate-crisis-trump>
"The Trump administration’s attempt to sink a UN resolution demanding countries
act on the climate crisis has caused cuts to the proposal but hasn’t entirely
killed it, according to the tiny Pacific island country spearheading the
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In a ‘ruptured’ world order, here’s how Australia can forge new middle‑power partnerships
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:56:22 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/in-a-ruptured-world-order-heres-how-australia-can-forge-new-middle-power-partnerships-276367>
"Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney made an impassioned pitch in the
Australian parliament for middle powers like Canada and Australia to build new
coalitions in the “ruptured” global order that are less reliant on the United
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Marsupials previously thought extinct for millennia discovered in New Guinea
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:57:59 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/05/marsupials-discovered-new-guinea>
"Researchers led by the Australian scientist Tim Flannery have made a
once-in-a-lifetime discovery: that two charismatic marsupial species that had
been thought extinct for 6,000 years are alive in rainforest in remote West
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‘This is a needless war’: Americans share their thoughts on the US-Israel attacks on Iran
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 03:59:00 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/guardian-readers-us-israel-war-on-iran>
"As hundreds of civilians and some US service members have been killed in the
aftermath of the 28 February strike against Iran by the United States and
Israel, the
Guardian asked readers in the US what their thoughts are on the
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Meet ‘Tous’ — an entirely new genus of mammal we identified. Here’s why it’s so exciting
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:10:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/meet-tous-an-entirely-new-genus-of-mammal-we-identified-heres-why-its-so-exciting-277235>
"Mammals are not especially diverse. Roughly 6,800 mammal species are known to
exist, compared with about 8,800 species of amphibian, 11,000 species of bird
and 12,500 of reptile. Yet when most people picture biodiversity, they often
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South Africa’s president calls Trump’s policy to offer refuge to white Afrikaners ‘racist’
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:11:29 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/05/south-africa-president-cyril-ramaphosa-calls-donald-trump-policy-white-afrikaners-racist>
"South Africa’s president, Cyril Ramaphosa, has called Donald Trump’s policy of
allowing white Afrikaners to apply for refugee status in the US “racist”,
saying the US president was “truly uninformed” in a rare instance of direct
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New modelling shows renewable electricity can meet NZ’s future demand – without importing gas
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:14:14 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/new-modelling-shows-renewable-electricity-can-meet-nzs-future-demand-without-importing-gas-277215>
"The government’s plan to import liquefied natural gas (LNG) has raised
questions about whether this is the best approach to strengthening New
Zealand’s energy security, not least because the conflict in Iran highlights
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BYD launches “game-changing” new Blade battery with 5 minute charge time
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:16:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/06/byd-launches-game-changing-new-blade-battery-with-5-minute-charge-time/>
"BYD, one of the fastest-growing car makers and the world’s biggest battery
manufacturer, has announced its second-generation Blade battery, which when
charged with the company’s latest Flash Charging, achieves 10% to 70% charge in
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ICE Phishing: Scammers Are Sending 'Support ICE' Emails to Steal Credentials
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:23:12 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.404media.co/ice-phishing-scammers-are-sending-support-ice-emails-to-steal-credentials/>
"Clients of a long-running email marketing platform are getting targeted with a
phishing campaign telling them that their emails would begin automatically
inserting a “‘Support ICE’ donation button” into every email they send. The
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Fix The News 329: Silica. Oil spills. Croatia's landmines. Aral Sea. Tigers.
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 11:24:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://fixthenews.com/p/329-silica-oil-spills-croatias-landmines
"Lots to cover in this edition. Chile has knocked out leprosy, Libya has
eliminated out trachoma, Croatia has finally finished clearing its landmines,
and malaria vaccines are working in Nigeria. In Kazakhstan, the Aral Sea looks
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Too close to Trump: How Indonesian President Prabowo gambles sovereignty, humanity for US’ approval
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:20:02 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/too-close-to-trump-how-indonesian-president-prabowo-gambles-sovereignty-humanity-for-us-approval-276636>
"The Indonesian public has grown increasingly uneasy with President Prabowo
Subianto’s foreign policy pivot toward the United States. From Indonesia’s
decision to join the Board of Peace (BoP) initiated by Donald Trump to the
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Trailer technology: The stepping stone to long-distance truck electrification
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:21:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://thedriven.io/2026/03/05/trailer-technology-the-stepping-stone-to-long-distance-truck-electrification/>
"Long-distance truck electrification is starting to become a reality in
Australia, but the road ahead is long and complex as we have to roll out
charging infrastructure and progressively replace every prime mover in the
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Humanity heating planet faster than ever before, study finds
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:22:21 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/mar/06/humanity-heating-planet-faster-than-ever-before-study-finds>
"Humanity is heating the planet faster than ever before, a study has found.
Climate breakdown is occurring more rapidly with the heating rate almost
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Electrifying all road freight between Sydney and Melbourne is a no brainer: The payback is less than 4 years
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:24:46 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
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Community battery launches next to community solar system, to help power regional resilience
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:25:50 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/community-battery-launches-next-to-community-solar-system-to-help-power-regional-resilience/>
"Victorian renewable energy company Indigo Power is launching the first of
seven new community batteries to be deployed across regional Victoria and
southern New South Wales, part of a $4.7 million regional energy resilience
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The Jewish Cemeteries Giving Life to Morocco’s Muslim Communities
Sun, 8 Mar 2026 19:26:38 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reasonstobecheerful.world/morocco-jewish-cemeteries-give-life-to-muslim-farms/>
"Something special is taking place in Akrich, a typical rural village in
Morocco backed by a breathtaking view of the snow-capped Atlas Mountains. Here
is a compelling showcase of interfaith harmony, reinvigorated in recent years
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The 30th floor was empty. Then the artists took over
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:01:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://denverite.com/2026/03/05/denver-vacant-office-artist-takeover-high-fidelity-plaza/>
"“This is our town,” Julie Davis declared to hundreds of revelers on the 30th
floor of a vacant downtown Denver office building.
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The joys that follow rain – an animated Aboriginal artwork
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:02:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://aeon.co/videos/the-joys-that-follow-rain-an-animated-aboriginal-artwork>
"The celebrated Aboriginal Australian artist Betty Conway, from the
Pintupi-Luritja language group, is known for her vibrant and distinctive use of
colour and her depictions of bush life. For this short animation, she worked
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Iran’s regime has shut down the internet in the middle of war – placing civilians in the crosshairs
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:03:44 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://theconversation.com/irans-regime-has-shut-down-the-internet-in-the-middle-of-war-placing-civilians-in-the-crosshairs-277619>
"On February 28, hours after the United States and Israel launched attacks on
Iran, the Iranian regime imposed a nationwide internet shutdown.
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‘Some parents said they’d break my knees’: the teacher who exposed Putin’s primary school propaganda
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:05:09 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/film/2026/mar/02/teacher-putin-primary-school-propoganda-mr-nobody-against-putin-pavel-talankin>
"In order to watch the Oscar-nominated documentary in which many of them have
starring roles, pupils at Karabash School No 1 have had to source bootlegged
copies, viewing the film in private, on their phones or their laptops.
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Leo fears for his life in Trump's America and many trans people feel the same
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:06:52 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2026-03-07/transgender-americans-donald-trump-anti-trans-safety/106251956>
“When driving across his home state of Indiana, there are certain towns Leo
Caldwell will not stop for a break.
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As Australia becomes more integrated into the US military machine, can it avoid being dragged into war?
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 03:10:35 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/mar/07/will-australia-be-dragged-into-us-israel-iran-war-ntwnfb>
"“No stupid rules of engagement, no nation-building quagmire, no
democracy-building exercise, no politically correct wars.” This, from the
United States’ secretary of war, is the conflict to which Australia now finds
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The struggle to bring ‘Mr Nobody Against Putin’ to the world: "The Pasha escape plan affected the storytelling"
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:05:45 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.screendaily.com/features/the-struggle-to-bring-mr-nobody-against-putin-to-the-world-the-pasha-escape-plan-affected-the-storytelling/5214414.article>
"The Oscar-nominated and Bafta-winning documentary
Mr Nobody Against Putin
began life just days after Russia’s attack on Ukraine, as an ordinary Russian
struggled to understand how his country was changing. His story emerged at the
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The people standing between students and ICE? Teachers.
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:07:05 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://19thnews.org/2026/02/teachers-students-ice-agents/
"The viral photograph of federal authorities apprehending little Liam Conejo
Ramos in his bunny ear beanie and Spider-Man backpack stunned viewers across
the country, filling them with horror and rage. For the students and staff at
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Indigenous Australians share the racist messages they receive online: ‘No one’s feeling safe’
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:09:10 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/ng-interactive/2026/mar/06/indigenous-australians-racist-social-media-messages-ntwnfb>
"Natasha Wanganeen is unafraid to speak about the struggles and concerns of her
community. But the once rare racist comments on her social media posts have
gone from a trickle to a torrent. “Disgusting abuse,” she says, has become a
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How renewables and EVs can shield Australia from the economic fallout of Trump’s war
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:10:15 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://reneweconomy.com.au/how-australia-can-avoid-the-economic-fallout-of-trumps-war-in-the-middle-east/>
"Trump’s war in the Middle East might seem a long way from home, but when
conflicts affect global oil and gas routes, Australians feel it.
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Hungary seizes millions of euros in cash and gold from Ukrainian convoy
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:11:20 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2026/mar/06/hungary-seizes-millions-euros-cash-gold-ukrainian-convoy>
"An increasingly acrimonious spat between Hungary and Ukraine has escalated
further, as Budapest impounded two Ukrainian armoured bank vehicles carrying
millions of euros of hard cash as well as bars of gold.
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How people are helping breeding frogs dodge cars
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 12:13:47 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.hcn.org/issues/58-3/how-people-are-helping-breeding-frogs-dodge-cars/>
"The late-afternoon sky was surprisingly clear for December, the kind of
evening Portlanders revel in after days of rain. But for the half-dozen
volunteers gathered on Harborton Drive — a steep frontage road carved into a
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Earth's heat to power 10,000 homes in renewable energy first for UK
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:12:55 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://www.bbc.com/news/articles/cewzg77k721o
“The UK's first geothermal power plant has been turned on, providing a
completely new type of renewable electricity using hot water from underground.
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Fishing crews in the Atlantic keep accidentally dredging up chemical weapons
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:14:31 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://arstechnica.com/health/2026/03/fishing-crews-in-the-atlantic-keep-accidentally-dredging-up-chemical-weapons/>
"Until 1970, the US dumped an estimated 17,000 tons of unspent chemical weapons
from World War I and II off the coast of the Atlantic Ocean—and that disposal
decision continues to haunt commercial fishing operations.
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This Spanish City Is Resurrecting a 3,000-Year-Old Solution To Fight Extreme Heat
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:16:43 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://ghostarchive.org/archive/s3ypg
"A few meters below the former site of Seville’s 1992 World Expo, a promising
climate experiment blending ancient technology and modern science is underway.
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Rebecca Solnit Says the Left’s Next Hero Is Already Here
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:18:07 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.nytimes.com/2026/03/07/magazine/rebecca-solnit-interview.html>
"As the old saw goes, the only constant is change. But change doesn’t always
feel as overwhelming as it does right now. We are living in an era of
widespread democratic backsliding, sweeping technological disruption and the
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Your LLM Doesn't Write Correct Code. It Writes Plausible Code.
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:19:16 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
https://blog.katanaquant.com/p/your-llm-doesnt-write-correct-code
"One of the simplest tests you can run on a database:
Doing a primary key lookup on 100 rows.
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'One of the most successful wildlife comeback stories': The Alps lost its vultures - then it got them back
Mon, 9 Mar 2026 19:20:54 +1100
Andrew Pam <xanni [at] glasswings.com.au>
<
https://www.bbc.com/future/article/20260305-how-vultures-returned-from-alpine-extinction>
“In the autumn of 2025, wildlife experts in the French Alps made a surprising
discovery: a frail, weakened bearded vulture found lying on the ground turned
out to be Balthazar, a bird released under a conservation programme in 1988,
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