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Catherine James
@catherinejames.bsky.social
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interested in livestock production, comms + extension • farmer for climate action • generally found pottering in my garden • Dja Dja Wurrung and Yorta Yorta Country, Australia
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The National Climate Risk Assessment is now live:
www.acs.gov.au/pages/nation...
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I wonder if the technology made by overt genocidal fascists by stealing all human creation in the world that we know of that heats the planet while poisoning the water, air, and our very minds, in order to deskill us and control us, technology that doesn't even work good, is inherently fascist
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having thought about this for three days, my current status is:

what the FUCK are we doing trying to ban social media for kids and not banning AI use? we are literally telling them not to use the computer to talk to their real friends but instead to the imaginary technology monetisable 'friends'.
this makes me suspect that one of the routes that AI companies are aiming at is targeting young people. anything that existed when you were a kid feels normal and indispensable. especially if you always used AI to write all your essays for you. and to comfort you when your parents were arguing.
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The fact that the thing we're calling artificial intelligence *can't do math* and yet we're jamming it into programs that successfully *have done math* for decades, then warning people against using the AI to do math, seems like an excellent summary of where we are.
Good thing no one uses Microsoft Excel for anything related to legal, regulatory or compliance business functions

www.theverge.com/news/761338/...
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Maybe it’s time to fucking tax mega corps properly already
When it comes to improving the fairness of the tax system, this is no time to be squeamish.

👉 Read the full story: theconversation.com/the-gov...
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This economist ran the numbers and concluded that dating men ... doesn't really pencil out.
This Economist Crunched the Numbers and Stopped Dating Men
And she’s never been happier.
www.thecut.com
Spectacular with their ruffled petals
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It's easy to assume that anything you can buy in a shop, find in your house or apply to your body must be safe

Because they wouldn't be allowed to sell it if it wasn't, right?

I mean, someone must have tested it, right?

Wrong
Chemical pollution a threat comparable to climate change, scientists warn
More than 100 million ‘novel entity’ chemicals are in circulation, with health impact not widely recognised
www.theguardian.com
Oh I love this! How magnificent 🤩 Going to have to find a spot in my garden for some I think x
Good luck with it Asher 🤞 I hope there's much less shit option out there for you!
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A OECD Trade & Agriculture Starter Pack for those interested. go.bsky.app/P4denVy
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'it's not a step backwards but a bit of a strategic realignment' 🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️🤦‍♀️

so many thoughts on this, might add later but seriously - shouldn't we be working out the how we meet it rather than the 'if we can'??

#agsky #netzero

www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2...
Cattle industry walks away from net-zero target by 2030 pledge
Less than a decade after the red meat industry promised to reach net-zero emissions by 2030, it abandons the goal claiming it is not possible.
www.abc.net.au
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How Middle East conflict hits Australian farmers and the world trade in protein

Lab grown meat gets approval in Australia

Kevin Butler gives an update on Balzeaid's plan to pay for freight on hay to keep stock alive

LISTEN: 🎧👇

www.abc.net.au/listen/progr...
Victorian Country Hour - ABC listen
Conflict in the Middle East is already changing the value of products at the farm gate in Australia
www.abc.net.au
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If you are confronted by any privileged, entitled old white men experiencing a meltdown over the humanitarian actions of a 22yo female champion and legend, the Greta Thunberg Helpline is still operational and still taking calls. Please refer anyone in need. ☎️
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I'm increasingly seeing pics of biodiverse solar farms 👍