This is what the continuing flow of US arms to Israel is achieving.

Thirty years ago the world failed to stop the Rwandan genocide. Now we fail Gaza.
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Ghassan Kanafani—the Palestinian resistance writer and revolutionary politician who produced some of the Arab world’s most celebrated works of fiction before he was assassinated in 1972—was born on this day in 1936.

Here is a brief remembrance:

Literary Hub

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'The Court found that Article 8 of the Convention encompasses a right to effective protection by the State authorities from the serious adverse effects of climate change on lives, health, well-being and quality of life.'

So expect a lot more of these climate cases #ECHR

Ocean heat content (OHC) estimates from changes in sea level (geodetic) find a 39% higher value for Earth's energy imbalance (EEI) than the CERES satellite data.

Wondering about the scope 3 emissions from processing quinces into membrillo 🤔

When an entire country lives in a bubble and can't... won't... look outside it. theguardian.com/world/live/202…

Truth social UK

I have something unformed to say, but basically it comes down to hiding or refusing to face reality being, at their very core, evil.
Israel is determined to kill-expel every single man, woman and child in Gaza. 99% of their actions and words point clearly that way, since Oct.
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Prof Nick Cowern I expect a level of climate activism from all professionals. If a Dr were not engaged in climate activism in some way, I would take that as a strong signal that the person is disconnected from reality and is incapable of evaluating evidence and assessing appropriate action.

Is a doctor engaged in climate activism, aimed at protecting the future of humanity, really likely to lose the trust of their patients?
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The Tories have lost every vestige of social licence to continue in power, and Sunak's decision to hold the general election in Autumn 2024 stinks of usurpation.
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Naomi Klein: The Zone of Interest is about the danger of ignoring atrocities – including in Gaza
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This is an immensely satisfying must-watch: extraordinary rebuke of Scholtz by Malaysia's Prime Minister, while standing right next to him.


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From 'let's move on' to 'racist and wrong'... to 'racist and wrong but hey, move on', Tories duck and weave to hold on to their £10M.
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