Gil Greening
@gilgreen.bsky.social
retired scientist, kiwi in Oz - Ngunnawal Country, avatar from Iceland, aurora australis from sister in Dunedin.
Mostly just a lazy reposter.
Mostly just a lazy reposter.
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Confirmed: political parties have to obey their own rules when suspending people. Which sounds entirely normal and orthodox www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
Judge reinstates Mariameno Kapa-Kingi's Te Pāti Māori membership
The case was heard in the High Court at Wellington yesterday.
www.nzherald.co.nz
December 5, 2025 at 3:30 AM
Confirmed: political parties have to obey their own rules when suspending people. Which sounds entirely normal and orthodox www.nzherald.co.nz/nz/politics/...
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842,000 Americans died from overdoses in the last 25 years, 500,000 from opioids. If we’re hunting narco-terrorists we can probably stop blowing up fishing boats and start blowing up boardrooms.
December 5, 2025 at 4:02 AM
842,000 Americans died from overdoses in the last 25 years, 500,000 from opioids. If we’re hunting narco-terrorists we can probably stop blowing up fishing boats and start blowing up boardrooms.
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President of NSW Fed l- Mullaley and the former NFF President - Premer. The Santos Narrabri/ Pilliga CSG lateral gas pipeline is planned to cut through this valuable farmland and risks poisoning a recharge zone of the GAB. No one wants methane flaring in the Pilliga or piped 70cm below surface.
December 1, 2025 at 11:38 PM
President of NSW Fed l- Mullaley and the former NFF President - Premer. The Santos Narrabri/ Pilliga CSG lateral gas pipeline is planned to cut through this valuable farmland and risks poisoning a recharge zone of the GAB. No one wants methane flaring in the Pilliga or piped 70cm below surface.
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In Sydney Australia it’s a great day to post this picture to your local council and State Government member!
December 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
In Sydney Australia it’s a great day to post this picture to your local council and State Government member!
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If you're not German, you may have missed this:
1934: Nazi "archaeologists" prepping for a rally find a skeleton,
declare it to be the uber-male ur-arian;
2019: Archaeologists revisit finds;
evidence implies she was a powerful female shaman of color.
🙃😊😂
www.deutschlandfunk.de/schamanin-ba...
1934: Nazi "archaeologists" prepping for a rally find a skeleton,
declare it to be the uber-male ur-arian;
2019: Archaeologists revisit finds;
evidence implies she was a powerful female shaman of color.
🙃😊😂
www.deutschlandfunk.de/schamanin-ba...
Die Steinzeit-Schamanin von Bad Dürrenberg - mächtige "Urarierin" mit dunkler Hautfarbe
Vor etwa 9.000 Jahren lebte die Schamanin von Bad Dürrenberg. Neue Forschung zu ihrem Skelett und Grab mit vielen Beigaben brachte Überraschungen.
www.deutschlandfunk.de
December 4, 2025 at 5:09 AM
If you're not German, you may have missed this:
1934: Nazi "archaeologists" prepping for a rally find a skeleton,
declare it to be the uber-male ur-arian;
2019: Archaeologists revisit finds;
evidence implies she was a powerful female shaman of color.
🙃😊😂
www.deutschlandfunk.de/schamanin-ba...
1934: Nazi "archaeologists" prepping for a rally find a skeleton,
declare it to be the uber-male ur-arian;
2019: Archaeologists revisit finds;
evidence implies she was a powerful female shaman of color.
🙃😊😂
www.deutschlandfunk.de/schamanin-ba...
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Commerce Commission chair declares NZ electricity sector a ‘market failure’
businessdesk.co.nz/article/econ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/econ...
Commerce Commission chair declares electricity sector a ‘market failure’ amid budget scrutiny
The chair of the Commerce Commission has delivered a stark assessment of the nation’s electricity sector, declaring that it suffers from a "market fa...
businessdesk.co.nz
December 5, 2025 at 3:57 AM
Commerce Commission chair declares NZ electricity sector a ‘market failure’
businessdesk.co.nz/article/econ...
businessdesk.co.nz/article/econ...
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A shingles vaccination program that began in 2013 has led to twi discoveries that give hope to efforts to treat dementia: The vaccine reduces the risk of mild cognitive impairment, as well as slowing progression of dementia in those already diagnosed.
www.sciencealert.com/an-existing-...
www.sciencealert.com/an-existing-...
An Existing Vaccine Could Slow Dementia And Cut Death Risk by 30%
A shingles vaccination program that began in Wales in 2013 has led to two discoveries that give fresh hope to efforts to treat dementia: The vaccine appears to reduce the risk of mild cognitive impair...
www.sciencealert.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 AM
A shingles vaccination program that began in 2013 has led to twi discoveries that give hope to efforts to treat dementia: The vaccine reduces the risk of mild cognitive impairment, as well as slowing progression of dementia in those already diagnosed.
www.sciencealert.com/an-existing-...
www.sciencealert.com/an-existing-...
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This was the first investigation of 7 Oct I read, I think. I remember the red image. I followed Max Blumenthal and Grayzone after this, not knowing either yet.
October 7 testimonies reveal Israel’s military ‘shelling’ Israeli citizens with tanks, missiles
27 Oct 2023
thegrayzone.com/2023/10/27/i...
October 7 testimonies reveal Israel’s military ‘shelling’ Israeli citizens with tanks, missiles
27 Oct 2023
thegrayzone.com/2023/10/27/i...
October 7 testimonies reveal Israel’s military ‘shelling’ Israeli citizens with tanks, missiles - The Grayzone
Israel's military received orders to shell Israeli homes and even their own bases as they were overwhelmed by Hamas militants on October 7. How many Israeli citizens said to have been "burned alive" w...
thegrayzone.com
December 5, 2025 at 3:58 AM
This was the first investigation of 7 Oct I read, I think. I remember the red image. I followed Max Blumenthal and Grayzone after this, not knowing either yet.
October 7 testimonies reveal Israel’s military ‘shelling’ Israeli citizens with tanks, missiles
27 Oct 2023
thegrayzone.com/2023/10/27/i...
October 7 testimonies reveal Israel’s military ‘shelling’ Israeli citizens with tanks, missiles
27 Oct 2023
thegrayzone.com/2023/10/27/i...
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"I use AI to help me analyse documents. I formulate my own questions."
Girl, chatgpt is not "analysing" anything. What are you up to? #nzpol
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Girl, chatgpt is not "analysing" anything. What are you up to? #nzpol
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Leary admits ChatGPT email blunder
Taieri MP Ingrid Leary has been caught in a blunder after her list of AI-generated questions "designed to trap" were sent to a political opponent...
www.odt.co.nz
December 4, 2025 at 10:08 PM
"I use AI to help me analyse documents. I formulate my own questions."
Girl, chatgpt is not "analysing" anything. What are you up to? #nzpol
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
Girl, chatgpt is not "analysing" anything. What are you up to? #nzpol
www.odt.co.nz/news/dunedin...
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Reposting this excellent breakdown on AI use in public service and taking extreme caution by ChrisMcGavin @cmcgav.bsky.social.
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/13/n...
#nzpol
newsroom.co.nz/2025/07/13/n...
NZ can't afford to be careless with its AI strategy
Opinion from Victoria University: It’s not appropriate to use generative AI to produce national-level policy, especially the document that will define our approach to AI itself, writes Chris McGavin.
newsroom.co.nz
December 5, 2025 at 2:22 AM
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In #Iowa City, buses have been #fare-free since August 2023 and the results are impressive; ridership jumped, driving dropped by 1.8 million miles. 🚍🌍 The city council has now extended the pilot program after seeing faster boardings, fewer cars on the road. 🔄💨
Iowa City Made Its Buses Free. Traffic Cleared, and So Did the Air.
www.nytimes.com
December 4, 2025 at 2:54 PM
In #Iowa City, buses have been #fare-free since August 2023 and the results are impressive; ridership jumped, driving dropped by 1.8 million miles. 🚍🌍 The city council has now extended the pilot program after seeing faster boardings, fewer cars on the road. 🔄💨
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Reposted by Gil Greening
Improving health and healthcare in remote communities, what will it take? – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/improving-he...
By John Gregg
By John Gregg
Improving health and healthcare in remote communities, what will it take?
Introduction by Croakey: Stop the structural neglect, the ineffectual policy noise and the preventable deaths and suffering that systemic inequities
www.croakey.org
December 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
Improving health and healthcare in remote communities, what will it take? – Croakey Health Media www.croakey.org/improving-he...
By John Gregg
By John Gregg
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You don’t eliminate crime by pardoning all the criminals.
December 5, 2025 at 2:33 AM
You don’t eliminate crime by pardoning all the criminals.
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not only did they pull out of the competition, they are not airing eurovision on any broadcasting channels in these countries either.
eurovision will lose MILLIONS of viewers and so much money.
eurovision will lose MILLIONS of viewers and so much money.
Eurovision has allowed Israel to compete in 2026.
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have pulled out of the competition following the decision.
Ireland, Spain, Slovenia, and the Netherlands have pulled out of the competition following the decision.
December 4, 2025 at 11:42 PM
not only did they pull out of the competition, they are not airing eurovision on any broadcasting channels in these countries either.
eurovision will lose MILLIONS of viewers and so much money.
eurovision will lose MILLIONS of viewers and so much money.
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#nzpol
NOW is the time for the left wing to come up with ONE SUPERSTAR pro-treaty candidate to siphon votes from the left-leaning side of Grigg's base.
Please please please.
NOW is the time for the left wing to come up with ONE SUPERSTAR pro-treaty candidate to siphon votes from the left-leaning side of Grigg's base.
Please please please.
December 4, 2025 at 11:39 PM
#nzpol
NOW is the time for the left wing to come up with ONE SUPERSTAR pro-treaty candidate to siphon votes from the left-leaning side of Grigg's base.
Please please please.
NOW is the time for the left wing to come up with ONE SUPERSTAR pro-treaty candidate to siphon votes from the left-leaning side of Grigg's base.
Please please please.
"And there it is, the headline that everyone missed. “Lights likely to go out if political ideology continues to dog investment in renewables.”
Alarmist headlines in mainstream media over Victoria’s energy transition bare little resemblance to the auditor general report they said they were quoting.
reneweconomy.com.au
December 5, 2025 at 12:15 AM
"And there it is, the headline that everyone missed. “Lights likely to go out if political ideology continues to dog investment in renewables.”
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The shift to EVs is happening—fast. Manufacturers can either embrace the long-term transition or chase short-term gains by clinging to petrol and diesel.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
December 4, 2025 at 1:58 PM
The shift to EVs is happening—fast. Manufacturers can either embrace the long-term transition or chase short-term gains by clinging to petrol and diesel.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
China is choosing the long view. Many in Europe aren’t. The risk? Ending up with cars no one wants, lost market share, and shuttered factories.
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Edited for @ryan.crawcour.social's benefit. 🤘😆🤘
December 4, 2025 at 11:59 PM
Edited for @ryan.crawcour.social's benefit. 🤘😆🤘
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'Just a glass of water' linocut by contemporary Ukrainian printmaker Olesya Dzhurayeva #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
November 30, 2025 at 3:06 PM
'Just a glass of water' linocut by contemporary Ukrainian printmaker Olesya Dzhurayeva #ReframingWomenPrintmakers
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'Uwalkie Watiya Tjuta' by Mitjili Napurrula, Indigenous Australian artist from the Northern Territories #WomensArt
December 2, 2025 at 1:12 PM
'Uwalkie Watiya Tjuta' by Mitjili Napurrula, Indigenous Australian artist from the Northern Territories #WomensArt
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Molas, textiles using a reverse appliqué technique by women of the Indigenous Guna people, Panama #WomensArt
December 4, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Molas, textiles using a reverse appliqué technique by women of the Indigenous Guna people, Panama #WomensArt
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Nyunmiti Burton, Indigenous Australian artist from Tjala Arts, an Indigenous-owned and managed initiative on the APY Lands, South Australia. Established in 1997 #WomensArt
December 4, 2025 at 3:07 PM
Nyunmiti Burton, Indigenous Australian artist from Tjala Arts, an Indigenous-owned and managed initiative on the APY Lands, South Australia. Established in 1997 #WomensArt