Category: Misc
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Latvian blend
Why many big corporates cannot be trusted. When is a cargo of Russian diesel not a cargo of Russian diesel? The answer is when Shell Plc, the largest European oil company, turns it into what traders refer to as a Latvian blend. The point is to market a barrel in which only 49.99% comes from…
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How the Ukrainian war affects the world
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Dutch Electrical Power Numbers
Bert Hubert did an analysis of the Dutch Electrical Power numbers. This is a continuation of his first post. Nuclear. These numbers appear to be correct, and come from our single operational nuclear power plant in Borselle. Fossil gas. I think this includes only our ‘regular’ natural gas power plants. However, other sources authoritatively say…
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Why Russia like that
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We can/will fix climate change
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Slime Moulds
While I am sadly allergic (… in my eyes, of all places) to moulds — these things are super pretty. This is the time for humanityto do more research on moulds and mycelium. I am convinced there’s hidden potential in fungi. Via Kottke, via barrywebbimages. Images copyrighted by Barry Webb. Check out the Instagram account.…
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Tesla Berlin
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A Desperate Escape
Via NY Times.
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Unencrypted Russian communication
Via NY Times.
