Early morning frost spotted on some of Mars’s huge mountains The Guardian
Satellites spot strange sky glow that only comes out after midnight New Atlas
Local weather/Atmosphere
Mortality attributable to PM2.5 from wildland fires in California from 2008 to 2018 Science. From the summary: “We estimate a complete of 52,480 to 55,710 untimely deaths are attributable to wildland fireplace PM2.5 over the 11-year interval with respect to 2 publicity eventualities, equating to an financial influence of $432 to $456 billion.”
HOW ENVIRONMENTAL LAW CREATED A WORLD AWASH IN TOXIC CHEMICALS Legislation and Political Economic system Undertaking
Greenwashing the Amazon STAND.earth. “How Banks Are Destroying the Amazon Rainforest Whereas Pretending to be Inexperienced.”
I shared these ‘Introduction to Degrowth’ slides a short while in the past, however they wanted an replace. These slides have a extra ‘Internationalist’ method to #degrowth than the final set (see slides, 21, 22 & 31), which I imagine to be essential to any profitable motion.
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— Erin Remblance (@remblance_erin) June 11, 2024
Water
There’s a Hidden Water Cycle in The Amazon We Barely Know Anything About Science Alert
Pandemics
Study shows ‘not surprising’ fatal spread of avian flu in ferrets The Middle for Infectious Illness Analysis and Coverage
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Clinical and Functional Assessment of SARS-CoV-2 Sequelae Among Young Marines The Lancet (preprint). “”On this inhabitants of wholesome younger grownup US Marines with largely both asymptomatic or delicate acute COVID-19, one fourth reported bodily, cognitive, or psychiatric long-term sequelae of an infection.”
From a thread on John Cunningham Virus in England:
India
In Tit-For-Tat Move, India To Rename 30 Places In Tibet In Response To China’s Arunachal Provocation News18
China?
Four US college instructors injured in ‘brutal’ China stabbing attack CNN
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US will turn Taiwan Strait into ‘unmanned Hellscape’ if China invades: Senior admiral WION
China’s defense ministry says Dutch ship incident ‘heinous’ Reuters
That’s a daunting statistic that illustrates the insane quantity of propaganda that should have taken place within the Philippines: 73% of Filipinos help army motion by their nation towards China.https://t.co/VRtJECd6ST
Keep in mind that:
1) The scale of the Filipino economic system…— Arnaud Bertrand (@RnaudBertrand) June 11, 2024
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China is distorting its stockmarket by trying to prop it up The Economist
China could be on the cusp of reversing hukou, a legacy Mao policy Semafor
Syraqistan
Israel and the Misjudgement of Reality Alastair Crooke, Strategic Tradition
UN Security Council endorses US-sponsored Gaza ceasefire resolution Al Jazeera
Commentary (1):
Hamas has publicly declared that they welcome the ceasefire decision, whereas Israel is refusing to comply with it. Our authorities has nothing left however lies. pic.twitter.com/xJk76Pdc4y
— Learn Let This Radicalize You (@JoshuaPHilll) June 10, 2024
Commentary (2):
#Israel by no means accepted US President @JoeBiden‘s ceasefire plan, saying it wanted “safety affirmation” earlier than agreeing to its personal. So what the @UN agreed to is unclear, imprecise and a US dodge. @SecBlinken is mendacity when accusing Hamas of rejecting the plan.https://t.co/pnef3ltWlb
— Elijah J. Magnier 🇪🇺 (@ejmalrai) June 11, 2024
Does US support for Israel’s Nuseirat attack have legal ramifications? Center East Eye
US Court Hears Appeal in US Genocide Complicity Case Consortium Information
WFP pauses Gaza aid via US pier as Israeli soldiers ‘killed’ in intense Rafah clashes Center East Eye
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Intel halts construction of new $25 billion factory in Israel CTech
Tel Aviv University’s President Warns of ‘McCarthyist’ Danger of Proposed Israeli Law Haaretz
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Is Israel about to expand the war to Lebanon? The Week
Israel Expects Far-right Gains in European Parliament Will Rebuff Criticism of Gaza War Haaretz
European Disunion
Markets see ’emotional reaction’ to European election results and Macron’s surprise move Euronews
Analysis: What Just Happened In France And What It Means Coverage Sphere
‘Win together or lose separately?’: French left calls for unity ahead of snap elections France 24
France’s far-right forces hold talks on teaming up to beat Macron Politico
Macron’s loss in France boosts prospect of second term for von der Leyen Politico
New Not-So-Chilly Battle
Ukraine may store some F-16 warplanes in other countries to protect them from Russian attacks AP
Russia ready to strike NATO airfields hosting Ukrainian jets – MP RT
If the U.S. bases its F-16 in EU counties dumb sufficient to permit that to assault Russia, these bases turn into authentic targets. Will that imply article 5 is evoked as an assault on NATO? Of us, the management within the U.S. & Europe appear to be on a demise want for all of us. https://t.co/atdfH6JKM9
— Ajamu Baraka (@ajamubaraka) June 10, 2024
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US lifted weapons ban for Ukraine’s Azov Brigade, WP reports The Kyiv Impartial. Commentary:
🇺🇸🇺🇦 US to Overtly Arm Ukraianian Nazi “Azov Brigade”
▪️Washington Publish claims after a human rights evaluation no “main” human rights violations had been discovered, clearing the unit for US arms;
▪️WaPo admits Azov’s “founders espoused racist, xenophobic and ultranationalist views,”… pic.twitter.com/1CRvFsaD0O
— Brian Berletic (@BrianJBerletic) June 11, 2024
Building the bridge: How to inject credibility into NATO’s promise of membership for Ukraine Atlantic Council
First Rheinmetall-Ukraine joint production and repair plant becomes operational The Kyiv Impartial
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Deploying Off Florida’s Coast: How Powerful is Russia’s Yasen-M Class Attack Submarine Navy Watch
Al Qaeda leader calls foreign fighters to Afghanistan Basis for Protection of Democracies
Russia to create job opportunities in Afghanistan, invest in projects Al Mayadeen. From Might 15, nonetheless germane.
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Book Review: Towards the Abyss The Wayward Rabbler
Imperial Collapse Watch
The Terrorism Warning Lights Are Blinking Red Again International Affairs. Commentary:
And if, god forbid, an assault happens, the international coverage institution will then spend months asking itself “gee, why do they hate us?” https://t.co/FZn7Xgiqq6
— Stephen Walt (@stephenWalt) June 10, 2024
South of the Border
COLOMBIAN VICTIMS WIN HISTORIC VERDICT OVER CHIQUITA: JURY FINDS BANANA COMPANY LIABLE FOR FINANCING DEATH SQUADS. EarthRights Worldwide (press launch)
Groves of Academe
Pro-Palestine protesters arrested following protests, encampments on campus Day by day Bruin (UCLA)
US campus protests: Hillary Clinton fails to grasp the moral power of this turning tide Center East Eye.
Democrats en déshabillé
ARIZONA GOVERNOR KATIE HOBBS ACCUSED OF ‘PAY-FOR-PLAY’ SCHEME AMID CALLS FOR INVESTIGATION Hoodline
California is sitting on millions that could boost wage theft response Cal Issues
Why Do Socialists Run as Democrats? Left Notes
Labor can go all-in on coaching its members to run for workplace. Unions can present a program to run on, go away from the job to marketing campaign full-time, and workers and membership help from begin to end, and after profitable. It’s all potential – and we will change issues for the higher. https://t.co/lbHcRA29wD
— Sean Orr 🐴🌹 (@SeanOrrMKE) June 10, 2024
GOP Clown Automotive
Oklahoma governor signs bill shielding poultry companies from lawsuits over chicken litter pollution Examine Midwest
The Revolving Door
Members of Congress Take Lobbyist Jobs Paying as Much as $4 Million Lee Fang
Biden
Can the “OG Organizer” Keep Biden in the White House? The Nation
Trump
Trump’s felony convictions are having minimal impact on his campaign The Hill
The Supremes
Audio catches Supreme Court Justice Alito declaring religious crusade to reshape America Boing Boing
AI
AI trained on photos from kids’ entire childhood without their consent Ars Technica
Apple Bursts Onto the AI Stage with Apple Intelligence, ChatGPT, and Multimodal Siri Gizmodo
X Marks the Spot: Musk to Ban Apple Devices Over OpenAI Integration PYMNTS
Roundup: Is this peak AI hype? Disconnect
Our Famously Free Press
New York Times source code stolen using exposed GitHub token Bleeping Pc
Healthcare?
California bill would tighten oversight on private equity hospital purchases Becker’s Hospital Evaluate
Police State Watch
Seventh Circuit Shrugs, Says The Odor Of Legal Weed Can Justify A Warrantless Vehicle Search Tech Filth
The Bezzle
‘Precision Ag’ promised a farming revolution. What’s taking so long? KCUR
Scammers Pose as Small Business to Sell Knockoff Goods PYMNTS. Sounds similar to Amazon.
Class Warfare
Hundreds of children live on Skid Row. Can L.A. do more for them? Los Angeles Instances
27,000 Virginia Teachers Win Historic Union Election with Presidential Election Implications Payday Report
Sports activities Desk
Pakistan thought it was playing USA, turned out to be Team India H-1B Indian Categorical
Antidote du jour (via):
See yesterday’s Hyperlinks and Antidote du Jour here.