Tag: europe
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How Ukrainians are saving art during the war
Because under the 1954 convention, “damage to cultural property means damage to the cultural heritage of all mankind”. So attacks on cultural heritage are a considered war crime. But treaties can only do so much. In the years since, conflicts around the world have rendered immeasurable damage to cultural heritage. A lot of it intentional.…
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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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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.
