DoomsdaysCW

@DoomsdaysCW@kolektiva.social

Former Journalist📰 and occasional Librarian 📚, #IndigenousAlly living on #Wabanaki land🌄.
#NonBinary :nonbinary_flag: #Queer :QueerCat_Aromantic: #ActuallyAutistic :QueerCatHeart_Autism: Pronouns: They, them, per, person, human.
#Green🌳 #Socialist🤝 Student of #Archaeology 💀& #History 📜
#NoNukes☢️ Anti-#Oligarchy🎩 #NoWar☮️ #GetMoneyOut💰#HumanRights🕵️‍♂️ #BLM✊🏿 #IndigenousRights 🌿 #WaterIsLife💧Anti-#Corruption🔍 #ClimateCrisis🌍 #RightToRepair 🪛

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DoomsdaysCW, to Bloomscrolling

I splurged on a new-to-me used camera. I decided to go back to using a digital camera, rather than my smartphone one. As someone who stuck to film SLR cameras for years, I've finally found a digital one that has an nice optical lens without paying an arm and a leg. I'm looking forward to taking decent nature pics again. Speaking of which, some pics of the calm before the storm...
#Bloomscrolling #Photography #Flowers #Nature

DoomsdaysCW, to NewZealand

Thousands of #eels die mysteriously in #NewZealand

"'We noticed some algae build-up, which generally is due to the stream water warming up,' said Hona Edwards, a member of a local guardian group that monitors the stream.

"'Then the biggest percentage of the stream was observed to range from very limited to no water flow. When there’s no flow, the dissolved oxygen reduces, and the toxins build up in the waterway,' he said.

"Such algal blooms occur when conditions such as warm water temperatures and low water volumes are coupled with nutrient flows from agricultural use and toxic #pollutants from human activities.

"While mass deaths of freshwater fish are known to occasionally take place across the world, a study of lakes in #Minnesota and #Wisconsin in the United States found that such incidents have increased globally in the past decade."

Source:
https://www.msn.com/en-au/news/other/thousands-of-eels-die-mysteriously-in-new-zealand/ar-BB1kRSEo

DoomsdaysCW, to environment

As cleanup begins, fear of looms

Responders have currently found ‘no immediate threat’, but 14 of at least 56 containers carrying were destroyed

by Dharna Noor in Baltimore
Sat 30 Mar 2024

"In the meantime, more containers could fall into the water, including ones the NTSB says contain corrosive chemicals and -ion batteries – materials that could leak into the water. And as long as the ship remains in the water, the possibility of the ship’s fuel container rupturing remains."

Read more:
https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/mar/30/baltimore-bridge-collapse-environment-hazard

DoomsdaysCW, to Palestine

Youths Raising Voices for -- 'Our Liberation is Linked'

By International Indigenous Youth Council, Oglala Lakota Chapter via , March 29, 2024

"In a world plagued by injustices and oppression, the youth of the raise their voices in support for Palestine. As descendants of a people who have faced centuries of systemic violence and displacement, we intimately understand the pain and suffering inflicted by colonialism and genocide.
Just as our ancestors fought to preserve our way of life and sovereignty, we stand in solidarity with the Palestinian people as they resist occupation and defend their right to self-determination. The parallels between our struggles are undeniable, rooted in a shared history of dispossession, displacement, and cultural erasure.
The ongoing atrocities committed against the Palestinian people, including the recent escalation of violence and displacement in , serve as a reminder of the urgent need for global solidarity and action. We refuse to remain silent in the face of oppression and injustice.

"Together, we raise our voices to condemn the brutal acts of violence and state-sanctioned discrimination perpetrated by the Israeli government. We demand an end to the illegal occupation of Palestinian lands and the immediate cessation of all forms of violence against civilians.

"As Oglala youth, we recognize that our liberation is intricately linked to the liberation of all oppressed peoples around the world. By standing in solidarity with Palestine, we reaffirm our commitment to justice, equality, and human rights for all.

"Let us unite in our struggle against , , and . Together, we can create a world where every individual and community can thrive in freedom and dignity."

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/03/lakota-youths-raising-voices-for.html

DoomsdaysCW, to gardening

One of the fun gardening experiments I've indulged in this year involves seeing what dried beans / seeds -- that I love to eat -- will sprout! So far, organic popcorn, dried green Edame soy beans, and lentils have sprouted! And all of them are a few years old!

DoomsdaysCW, to random

Hmmmm.... "The rain can help dillute sewage." Um, does not eliminate the problem!

Raw sewage spills into England rivers and seas doubles in 2023

By Esme Stallard and Jonah Fisher, March 27, 2024

"The UK has combined sewage systems which mean rain and sewage share the same pipes, so if there is too much rain sewage treatment works can be overwhelmed. Sewage is spilled into waterways to prevent the system backing up.

"It works out that on average last year there were 1,271 spills a day across England, compared to 825 in 2022.

Contained within the spills is human waste, wet wipes and sanitary products, which can pose a serious risk to the local wildlife, swimmers and others who use UK waterways.

"The rain can help to dilute the sewage but academics warn there is still a risk to the local environment and anyone swimming in these bodies of water."

Read more:
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/science-environment-68665335

DoomsdaysCW, to random

“This River is Our Relative” — a new documentary, coming soon!

Sunlight Media Collective February 2, 2024

"'This River is Our Relative' is an upcoming Sunlight Media Collective documentary about the ’s intrinsic connection to and tireless environmental stewardship of the . The story is told through the voices of 24 Penobscots, who share a story of historical, physical, and spiritual connection to place; of cultural identity and survival. Their narratives are interwoven with a traditional story about how The People and defeated a greedy monster frog, , who was hoarding all the water. This story parallels both historical and present day concerns, and is also the Clan origin story for Penobscots. 'You can point to any aspect of our culture from a riverine perspective,' says Penobscot Cultural Dept. Director James E. Francis, Sr.

"'It is our responsibility to care for that River, for all of us,' explains Penobscot and filmmaker . Despite many obstacles including ongoing territorial theft and a rapidly increasing number of pollutants, the Penobscot Nation and its people continue to demonstrate their commitment to protecting the health of their beloved Relative, the Penobscot River. 'I always come back to the water because that’s where I belong. It’s my Relative,' explains Penobscot Elder Kathy Paul, 'and I want to stay and support that Relative.'"

Link to trailer:
https://vimeo.com/758792376

Source:
https://www.sunlightmediacollective.org/this-river-is-our-relative-a-new-penobscot-documentary-coming-soon/

DoomsdaysCW, to environment

How Rachel Carson’s ‘Silent Spring’ Awakened the World to Environmental Peril
Carson's 1962 bestseller first warned the public about the devastating effects of chemical pesticides—and started a revolution

By: Cate Lineberry
April 22, 2022

"Carson had resisted writing the book for years because of these anticipated attacks from the chemical companies as well as public officials who had accepted their false claims. 'It was a David versus Goliath sort of saga,' says Lear. 'She was uncovering industrial misdeeds and, in the course of that, bringing down powerful men who had been entrusted by the public and shown to be unworthy of that trust.'"

https://www.history.com/news/rachel-carson-silent-spring-impact-environmental-movement

DoomsdaysCW, to acab

's Letter to President-Elect Accused of Bogus Crimes

By , , March 24, 2024

BISMARCK, North Dakota -- "The Morton County Sheriff's Department sent a letter to President-elect Donald Trump which accused water protectors of crimes that there was no evidence of -- crimes water protectors were never charged with. The letter urges Trump to stop the protest of the ."

Read more:
https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/03/morton-county-sheriffs-letter-to.html


DoomsdaysCW, to KindActions

Quick update on #CensoredNews fundraiser -- as of Noon, Saturday, March 23, it is up to $275 ($400 needed for a computer replacement). Please consider donating even if #BrendaNorrell makes her goal -- she could use financial support to keep doing what she does!

FMI - https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2019/08/donate-to-censored-news.html

#IndigenousActivism #IndigenousNews #MutualAid #LandBack #SettlerSaturday #MutualAid #Fundraiser #Donate #Activist #Reporting #NoDAPL #SaveThackerPass #SaveOakFlat #Activism #News #IndependentNews #HumanRights #IndigenousPeoples #ReaderSupportedNews #IndigenousAction #Fundraisers #UraniumMining

DoomsdaysCW, to random

The Halluci Nation - Burn Your Village To The Ground (Neon Nativez Remix)

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GNi__fnadTM

#FridayNightMusic #HalluciNation #LandBack #BurnItDown #FuckColonialism

DoomsdaysCW, to music

Cry by

"Cause all the dolphins and whales have gone
All good tidings and hopes have blown
All our nightmares are flying home
And it's too late to do anything but

Cry
Ohh, cry
Tears and stars collide, confide then die
Deep inside tears run dry
But I cry, cry and cry
Ohh, cry
Ohh, cry
Cry, cry, cry."

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rufJBbaeKc0


DoomsdaysCW, to NativeAmerican

Boosting the signal for my friend #BrendaNorrell, who runs #CensoredNews. She's been reporting on #NativeAmerican and other #IndigenousPeoples' struggles since the 1990s, and bringing to light news of #IndigenousActivism and #DirectAction! She needs a new computer and is accepting donations through PayPal. Please donate if you can...!

Censored News: Reader-Supported News
Fundraiser for Computer

"Censored News is reader-supported news, with no ads, salaries, or revenues, and depends on reader donations to keep going. Donations help pay the cost of equipment, laptops and audio equipment, and expenses for live coverage.
New fundraising for a computer, March 2024.
Thank you, Brenda"

https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2019/08/donate-to-censored-news.html

#MutualAid #Donate #Activist #Reporting #NoDAPL #SaveThackerPass #SaveOakFlat #Activism #Activist #News #IndependentNews #HumanRights #ReaderSupportedNews

DoomsdaysCW, to puns

Switching gears for a little #MarshMadness humor (not my photo).
#Puns #FrogAndToad #Humor

DoomsdaysCW, to random

Sanders Rips 'Fiction' That There's Nothing US Can Do to End Carnage

"Of course we have the leverage," said Sen. . "We are funding the war."

by Jake Johnson
Mar 07, 2024

https://www.commondreams.org/news/sanders-gaza-leverage

DoomsdaysCW, to wildlife

How from humans is wreaking havoc on U.S.

Nation Jul 18, 2017 2:20 PM EDT

"As transportation networks expand and urban areas grow, noise from sources such as vehicle engines is spreading into remote places. Human-caused noise has consequences for wildlife, entire and people. It reduces the ability to hear natural sounds, which can mean the difference between life and death for many animals, and degrade the calming effect that we feel when we spend time in wild places."

https://www.pbs.org/newshour/nation/noise-pollution-humans-wreaking-havoc-u-s-wildlife


DoomsdaysCW, to maine

I'm planning on submitting a summary of these studies as part of my arguments against the . I grew up near a 4-lane highway, and the vibrations and noise pollution were constant -- I hadn't realized how bad it was until I went back home a few years ago and camped in my old backyard -- and felt every speeding tractor trailer truck going by.

Evidence of the impact of noise pollution on biodiversity: a systematic map

By Romain Sordello, Ophélie Ratel, Frédérique Flamerie De Lachapelle, Clément Leger, Alexis Dambry & Sylvie Vanpeene

Environmental Evidence volume 9, Article number: 20 (2020)

"Ecological research now deals increasingly with the effects of on . Indeed, many studies have shown the impacts of and concluded that it is potentially a threat to the persistence of many species. The present work is a systematic map of the evidence of the impacts of all anthropogenic noises (industrial, urban, transportation, etc.) on biodiversity. This report describes the mapping process and the evidence base with summary figures and tables presenting the characteristics of the selected articles."

https://environmentalevidencejournal.biomedcentral.com/articles/10.1186/s13750-020-00202-y



DoomsdaysCW, to worldwithoutus

From the birdsite:

@extremetemps

is boiling from to

"GUYANA 37.4 at Lethem hottest March day in history set twice in few days

COSTA RICA Another brutal heat wave: 39.2 at San Mateo de Orotina [], 34.3C at the Juan Santamaria AP 920m asl monthly records

It's gonna get worse."

https://twitter.com/extremetemps/status/1769816487861096794

DoomsdaysCW, to acab

#StandingRock: FBI had up to 10 informants during the #resistance to DAPL

The FBI's special agent in charge, reveals in his lengthy deposition, his search for the motivation of Standing Rock #WaterProtectors to make their stand -- and he fails to find the most obvious -- The Protection of the Sacred

by Brenda Norrell, Censored News, March 15, 2024

"In a new court case, the State of #NorthDakota claims it didn't have enough resources during the Standing Rock resistance to Dakota Access Pipeline, and wants the U.S. to pay up. The testimony reveals that the FBI had up to 10 informants, not just FBI informant Heath Harmon, in the camps.

"'Up to 10 informants managed by the FBI were embedded in anti-pipeline resistance camps near the #StandingRockSioux Indian Reservation at the height of mass protests against the #DakotaAccessPipeline in 2016,' Alleen Brown reports today at Grist.

"'The new details about federal law enforcement surveillance of an #Indigenous #EnvironmentalMovement were released as part of a legal fight between North Dakota and the federal government over who should pay for policing the pipeline fight. Until now, the existence of only one other federal informant in the camps had been confirmed.'

"'The FBI also regularly sent agents wearing civilian clothing into the camps, one former agent told Grist in an interview. Meanwhile, the Bureau of Indian Affairs, or BIA, operated undercover narcotics officers out of the reservation’s Prairie Knights Casino, where many pipeline opponents rented rooms, according to one of the depositions."

Read more:
https://bsnorrell.blogspot.com/2024/03/standing-rock-fbi-had-up-to-10.html

#ACAB #NoDAPL #StandWithStandingRock #LandDefenders #WaterProtectors #NativeAmericanActivists

DoomsdaysCW, to Denmark

women in sue over in the 1960s and 1970s

By The Associated Press
Updated March 4, 2024 9:27 am

COPENHAGEN, Denmark — "A group of Indigenous women in Greenland has sued Denmark for forcing them to be fitted with intrauterine contraceptive devices in the 1960s and 1970s and demanded total compensation of nearly 43 million kroner ($6.3 million), their lawyer said Monday.

"The 143 women say Danish health authorities violated their when they fitted them with the devices, commonly known as coils. Some of the women — including many who were teenagers at the time — were not aware of what happened or did not consent to the intervention.

"They each are demanding 300,000 kroner ($44,000), the women’s lawyer, Mads Pramming, told The Associated Press.

"The purpose was allegedly to limit population growth in Greenland by preventing pregnancies. The population on the Arctic island was rapidly increasing at the time because of better living conditions and better health care. The small T-shaped device, made from plastic and copper and fitted in the uterus, prevents sperm from fertilizing an egg.

"Danish authorities say as many as 4,500 women and girls — reportedly half of the fertile women in Greenland — received coil implants between the 1960s and mid-1970s.

"In September 2022, the governments of Denmark and Greenland launched an investigation into the program. The outcome of the probe is due next year.

"But Pramming said they won’t wait until then, and that the only option for the women is to seek justice through the court.

"'The oldest of us are over 80 years old, and therefore we cannot wait any longer,' one of the women, Naja Lyberth, told Greenland public broadcaster KNR. “As long as we live, we want to regain our self-respect and respect for our wombs.”

Read more:
https://www.newsday.com/news/nation/greenland-forced-contraception-lawsuit-compensation-denmark-i67466

DoomsdaysCW, to random

Vote as if your lives, your loved ones' lives, and your planet on it -- because this time, it does! We can't let the "Little Man Within" win again! Don't let #KarlWallinger's message die with him.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Sm6YuQdT8bQ
#Elections2024 #LittleManWithin #Fascism

DoomsdaysCW, to Japan

Fukushima nuclear cleanup remains plagued by complexities
Story by Julian Ryall, March 11, 2024

"#Japan on Monday marked the anniversary of the #March2011 earthquake and tsunami that destroyed three of the six reactors at the #FukushimaDaiichi nuclear power plant.

"Shortly after the magnitude-9 earthquake struck on March 11, a series of tsunami inundated four of the reactor buildings and set off a chain reaction in three reactors that resulted in the release of significant amounts of radioactivity into the environment.

Tens of thousands of local people were quickly evacuated and, over the following years, the reactors were stabilized.

The challenge in recent years has been to gather the large amounts of nuclear fuel that escaped from the reactors in order to halt the release of more radiation — something that had never been attempted before and has to be carried out in buildings where radioactive contamination remains dangerously elevated and where debris from the tsunami and subsequent hydrogen explosions still litters the area.

Tokyo Electric Power Co (TEPCO), the operator of the plant, has estimated that work to make the plant safe will take between 30 and 40 years, but recent reports on progress at the site have been largely negative.
TEPCO delays test work

In January, TEPCO announced that it would have to delay plans to commence in March the test use of a robotic arm to remove radioactive material from the No. 2 reactor. The initial plan called for tests using the robotic limb to take place in 2021 but were delayed by technical glitches.

DoomsdaysCW, to humanrights

CND condemns Fukushima water release plan

August 24, 2023

" Japan, meanwhile, warned the release 'disregards scientific evidence, violates the …is non-compliant with international …ignores its people’s concerns, including fishermen.' They added that the Japanese government and Tepco’s decommissioning plan for Fukushima was severely flawed and noted that there was still 'sufficient water storage space' at the site."

https://cnduk.org/cnd-condemns-fukushima-water-release-plan/

DoomsdaysCW, to random

So, we occasionally have some mice in the house (even though we have a cat). I've worked on plugging up holes, but some still get through. Rather than use poison, I trap them in Have-A-Heart traps, then release them miles away in rural areas. It's more work than just leaving out poison, but it keeps birds of prey (and our kitty) safe from being poisoned.
#HaveAHeart #MouseTraps #HumaneTraps #NoPoisons

DoomsdaysCW, to random

- A Jan Haaken Production

"As political pressure mounts in the US to meet carbon goals, the industry makes its case for a nuclear 'renaissance.' This documentary by NECESSITY director Jan Haaken follows activists as they expose the true costs of the new small nuclear reactor designs."

https://www.atomicbamboozle.com/

Trailer:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pUsPt_xUt7I


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