Jan Jepsen
@jepsen48.bsky.social
"Some confuse pessimism with nihilism, apathy and despair. But pessimism is about recognizing our limits, letting go of unrealistic goals, finding solidarity in the fact of human suffering and doing what you can now, not in some utopian future." Scranton
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Jan Jepsen
@jepsen48.bsky.social
· Nov 3
'I årtier har vi talt om, hvordan mennesket ændrer klimaet. Men langsomt og ubønhørligt er perspektivet ved at vende sig. Vi træder nu ind i en epoke, hvor klimaet ændrer mennesket – fysisk, mentalt og socialt. Den globale opvarmning er ikke længere et fjernt scenarie ...'
www.navigating360.dk
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An armed Israeli settler was seen blocking a Palestinian farmer from ploughing his own land in Hebron, occupied West Bank.
December 9, 2025 at 8:12 PM
An armed Israeli settler was seen blocking a Palestinian farmer from ploughing his own land in Hebron, occupied West Bank.
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And what I have to say about that is maybe CNN should go hard core on Trump’s mental state like they did Biden. After all their alignment with Trump during campaign is what got them here.
December 9, 2025 at 2:38 AM
And what I have to say about that is maybe CNN should go hard core on Trump’s mental state like they did Biden. After all their alignment with Trump during campaign is what got them here.
NEW BUILDING MATERIAL
'Because ESM [enzymatic structural material] is produced with low energy and renewable biological inputs, it also aligns with global goals for carbon-neutral infrastructure and circular manufacturing.'
phys.org/news/2025-12...
'Because ESM [enzymatic structural material] is produced with low energy and renewable biological inputs, it also aligns with global goals for carbon-neutral infrastructure and circular manufacturing.'
phys.org/news/2025-12...
New construction material absorbs CO₂ and sets quickly for sustainable building
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI) researchers have created a new carbon-negative building material that could transform sustainable construction. The breakthrough, published in the high-impact jou...
phys.org
December 9, 2025 at 6:57 AM
NEW BUILDING MATERIAL
'Because ESM [enzymatic structural material] is produced with low energy and renewable biological inputs, it also aligns with global goals for carbon-neutral infrastructure and circular manufacturing.'
phys.org/news/2025-12...
'Because ESM [enzymatic structural material] is produced with low energy and renewable biological inputs, it also aligns with global goals for carbon-neutral infrastructure and circular manufacturing.'
phys.org/news/2025-12...
NETFLIX, WARNER BROS., PARAMOUNT - and JOURNALISM
'David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is not giving up in its aggressive campaign to acquire Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), launching a hostile bid for the entertainment company ...'
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
'David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is not giving up in its aggressive campaign to acquire Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), launching a hostile bid for the entertainment company ...'
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
Paramount launches $108.4bn hostile bid for Warner Bros Discovery
Paramount’s bid for the entire company counters $82.7bn Netflix deal for WBD’s studio and streaming operation
www.theguardian.com
December 9, 2025 at 5:43 AM
NETFLIX, WARNER BROS., PARAMOUNT - and JOURNALISM
'David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is not giving up in its aggressive campaign to acquire Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), launching a hostile bid for the entertainment company ...'
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
'David Ellison’s Paramount Skydance is not giving up in its aggressive campaign to acquire Warner Bros Discovery (WBD), launching a hostile bid for the entertainment company ...'
www.theguardian.com/business/202...
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The American people deserve to feel protected by their president. Not attacked by him.
December 7, 2025 at 6:11 PM
The American people deserve to feel protected by their president. Not attacked by him.
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It’s pretty bad when the only person praising your military doctrine is Vladimir Putin.
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
Tell Congress to Impeach Trump
Contact Congress today!
actionnetwork.org
December 7, 2025 at 11:20 PM
It’s pretty bad when the only person praising your military doctrine is Vladimir Putin.
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
Let’s impeach this fascist dictator before it’s too late for American democracy!
U.S. HOUSING CRISIS and CLIMATE CHANGE
'Communities with limited housing options before disasters become even more constrained afterward. People can’t “choose” resilience if resilient places won’t let them build affordable housing.'
theconversation.com/the-housing-...
'Communities with limited housing options before disasters become even more constrained afterward. People can’t “choose” resilience if resilient places won’t let them build affordable housing.'
theconversation.com/the-housing-...
The housing crisis is forcing Americans to choose between affordability and safety
Priced out of ‘safe,’ more and more Americans are moving to flood plains and fire zones.
theconversation.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:46 AM
U.S. HOUSING CRISIS and CLIMATE CHANGE
'Communities with limited housing options before disasters become even more constrained afterward. People can’t “choose” resilience if resilient places won’t let them build affordable housing.'
theconversation.com/the-housing-...
'Communities with limited housing options before disasters become even more constrained afterward. People can’t “choose” resilience if resilient places won’t let them build affordable housing.'
theconversation.com/the-housing-...
MICROPLASTICS and THE BRAIN
"We need to change our habits and use less plastic. Steer clear of plastic containers and plastic cutting boards, don't use the dryer, choose natural fibers instead of synthetic ones and eat less processed and packaged foods."
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12...
"We need to change our habits and use less plastic. Steer clear of plastic containers and plastic cutting boards, don't use the dryer, choose natural fibers instead of synthetic ones and eat less processed and packaged foods."
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12...
Five ways microplastics may harm your brain
Microplastics could be fueling neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and Parkinson's, with a new study highlighting five ways microplastics can trigger inflammation and damage in the brain.
medicalxpress.com
December 8, 2025 at 7:24 AM
MICROPLASTICS and THE BRAIN
"We need to change our habits and use less plastic. Steer clear of plastic containers and plastic cutting boards, don't use the dryer, choose natural fibers instead of synthetic ones and eat less processed and packaged foods."
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12...
"We need to change our habits and use less plastic. Steer clear of plastic containers and plastic cutting boards, don't use the dryer, choose natural fibers instead of synthetic ones and eat less processed and packaged foods."
medicalxpress.com/news/2025-12...
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December 7, 2025 at 12:44 AM
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DEN GRØNNE TREPART
'Det går dog langsomt med omlægningen, muligvis fordi det skal foregå af frivillighedens vej, og imens er flere private begyndt at opkøbe landbrugsjord for at lave naturgenopretningsprojekter på det.'
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
'Det går dog langsomt med omlægningen, muligvis fordi det skal foregå af frivillighedens vej, og imens er flere private begyndt at opkøbe landbrugsjord for at lave naturgenopretningsprojekter på det.'
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
Uden stor formue er Andreas begyndt at opkøbe konventionel landbrugsjord for at lave det om til natur
Private frustreres over, hvor langsomt de synes, det går med at omlægge landbrugsjord til naturgenopretning, og tager derfor sagen i egen hånd.
www.dr.dk
December 7, 2025 at 12:36 PM
DEN GRØNNE TREPART
'Det går dog langsomt med omlægningen, muligvis fordi det skal foregå af frivillighedens vej, og imens er flere private begyndt at opkøbe landbrugsjord for at lave naturgenopretningsprojekter på det.'
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
'Det går dog langsomt med omlægningen, muligvis fordi det skal foregå af frivillighedens vej, og imens er flere private begyndt at opkøbe landbrugsjord for at lave naturgenopretningsprojekter på det.'
www.dr.dk/nyheder/indl...
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BREAKING: At least seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza City and northern areas as Israel continues attacks across the so-called yellow line truce demarcation.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p5c13r
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p5c13r
December 6, 2025 at 4:14 PM
BREAKING: At least seven Palestinians have been killed by Israeli fire in Gaza City and northern areas as Israel continues attacks across the so-called yellow line truce demarcation.
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p5c13r
🔴 LIVE updates: aje.io/p5c13r
EAST ANTARCTICA MELTING
'The West Antarctic ice sheet is at greater risk of imminent melting, but East Antarctica holds a much larger volume of ice. This means the loss of ice from East Antarctica is crucial to estimating sea level rise.'
theconversation.com/what-our-mis...
'The West Antarctic ice sheet is at greater risk of imminent melting, but East Antarctica holds a much larger volume of ice. This means the loss of ice from East Antarctica is crucial to estimating sea level rise.'
theconversation.com/what-our-mis...
What our missing ocean float revealed about Antartica’s melting glaciers
Our ocean float spent years adrift in the Antarctic ocean and beneath massive ice shelves. What it found will help us estimate global sea-level rise.
theconversation.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:59 AM
EAST ANTARCTICA MELTING
'The West Antarctic ice sheet is at greater risk of imminent melting, but East Antarctica holds a much larger volume of ice. This means the loss of ice from East Antarctica is crucial to estimating sea level rise.'
theconversation.com/what-our-mis...
'The West Antarctic ice sheet is at greater risk of imminent melting, but East Antarctica holds a much larger volume of ice. This means the loss of ice from East Antarctica is crucial to estimating sea level rise.'
theconversation.com/what-our-mis...
AMOC
'"The increasing drought problems expected in any case due to global warming would be made even worse by a major AMOC weakening, and the latter looks increasingly likely," said Rahmstorf.'
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
'"The increasing drought problems expected in any case due to global warming would be made even worse by a major AMOC weakening, and the latter looks increasingly likely," said Rahmstorf.'
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
Collapse of key Atlantic current could bring extreme drought to Europe for hundreds of years, study finds
Scientists modeled Europe's future if a key Atlantic current were to collapse and found that the continent faces a much drier future.
www.livescience.com
December 7, 2025 at 9:35 AM
AMOC
'"The increasing drought problems expected in any case due to global warming would be made even worse by a major AMOC weakening, and the latter looks increasingly likely," said Rahmstorf.'
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
'"The increasing drought problems expected in any case due to global warming would be made even worse by a major AMOC weakening, and the latter looks increasingly likely," said Rahmstorf.'
www.livescience.com/planet-earth...
THE SOUTHERN OCEAN and RAINFALL
'Our analysis indicates the Southern Ocean may be cooling itself by 10–15% more than it did in 1979 – simply through the energy cost of evaporation that fuels the extra rainfall.'
theconversation.com/storms-in-th...
'Our analysis indicates the Southern Ocean may be cooling itself by 10–15% more than it did in 1979 – simply through the energy cost of evaporation that fuels the extra rainfall.'
theconversation.com/storms-in-th...
Storms in the Southern Ocean are producing more rain – and the consequences could be global
The Southern Ocean is the engine room of global heat and carbon uptake – and it’s changing faster and more dramatically than we thought.
theconversation.com
December 7, 2025 at 7:54 AM
THE SOUTHERN OCEAN and RAINFALL
'Our analysis indicates the Southern Ocean may be cooling itself by 10–15% more than it did in 1979 – simply through the energy cost of evaporation that fuels the extra rainfall.'
theconversation.com/storms-in-th...
'Our analysis indicates the Southern Ocean may be cooling itself by 10–15% more than it did in 1979 – simply through the energy cost of evaporation that fuels the extra rainfall.'
theconversation.com/storms-in-th...
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Enig. “Misinformation” er jo præcis. Det er “overdriver” ikke.
Kunne egentlig bedre lide overskriften til denne artikel i den trykte udgave af avisen: Slet og ret "Messerchmidts misinformation".
Det er vigtigt at kalde tingene hvad de er og at holde politikere op på at de ikke bare kan lyve efter forgodtbefindende.
Det er vigtigt at kalde tingene hvad de er og at holde politikere op på at de ikke bare kan lyve efter forgodtbefindende.
Messerschmidt overdriver antallet af udvisningsdømte, som ikke har forladt landet, med mindst 400 procent
DF-formanden hævder, at der er 15.000 udvisningsdømte udlændinge, »som stadig er i Danmark«. Det rigtige tal er et sted mellem 792 og 3.293. Det »ændrer ikke en tøddel på det principielle«, siger Mort...
www.information.dk
December 6, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Enig. “Misinformation” er jo præcis. Det er “overdriver” ikke.
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🚨 Well the data is back, and as I figured, the news isn't good...
#Arctic sea ice volume is currently the *lowest* on record for this time of year.
Graphic from zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
#Arctic sea ice volume is currently the *lowest* on record for this time of year.
Graphic from zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
December 6, 2025 at 4:22 PM
🚨 Well the data is back, and as I figured, the news isn't good...
#Arctic sea ice volume is currently the *lowest* on record for this time of year.
Graphic from zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
#Arctic sea ice volume is currently the *lowest* on record for this time of year.
Graphic from zacklabe.com/arctic-sea-i...
GLOBAL ARMS RACE and CRITICAL MINERALS
"Using precious resources to feed the expanding military industrial complex, rather than addressing the existential threat of the climate crisis, demonstrates the global insecurity produced by the Pentagon."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Using precious resources to feed the expanding military industrial complex, rather than addressing the existential threat of the climate crisis, demonstrates the global insecurity produced by the Pentagon."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
Global race to secure critical minerals for weapons threatens climate, warns report
Study reveals US earmarked billions to stockpile critical minerals for military use, including precision-guided weaponry and AI-driven warfare
www.theguardian.com
December 6, 2025 at 9:23 AM
GLOBAL ARMS RACE and CRITICAL MINERALS
"Using precious resources to feed the expanding military industrial complex, rather than addressing the existential threat of the climate crisis, demonstrates the global insecurity produced by the Pentagon."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
"Using precious resources to feed the expanding military industrial complex, rather than addressing the existential threat of the climate crisis, demonstrates the global insecurity produced by the Pentagon."
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
POLLINATORS
'The team ran simulations, which indicated a sharp reduction in pollinator populations with rising temperatures, with several networks losing stability. Even moderate warming substantially reduced pollinator abundance in these systems ...'
phys.org/news/2025-12...
'The team ran simulations, which indicated a sharp reduction in pollinator populations with rising temperatures, with several networks losing stability. Even moderate warming substantially reduced pollinator abundance in these systems ...'
phys.org/news/2025-12...
Climate-sensitive tropical pollinators require region-responsive conservation planning, study argues
Pollinators, including bees, butterflies, and beetles, shape global food production and support vast natural ecosystems. For years, efforts to protect these critical species have leaned on broad globa...
phys.org
December 6, 2025 at 8:49 AM
POLLINATORS
'The team ran simulations, which indicated a sharp reduction in pollinator populations with rising temperatures, with several networks losing stability. Even moderate warming substantially reduced pollinator abundance in these systems ...'
phys.org/news/2025-12...
'The team ran simulations, which indicated a sharp reduction in pollinator populations with rising temperatures, with several networks losing stability. Even moderate warming substantially reduced pollinator abundance in these systems ...'
phys.org/news/2025-12...
ECO-GRIEF
'For society and policymakers, protecting mental health means reducing inequality and strengthening support systems — but also making it easier for people to take climate-friendly action.'
theconversation.com/three-ways-c...
'For society and policymakers, protecting mental health means reducing inequality and strengthening support systems — but also making it easier for people to take climate-friendly action.'
theconversation.com/three-ways-c...
Three ways climate change affects mental health – and why the story is more hopeful than it might seem
Climate change may be adding to mental health pressures, from trauma to climate distress, but climate action can be a positive way to cope.
theconversation.com
December 6, 2025 at 7:13 AM
ECO-GRIEF
'For society and policymakers, protecting mental health means reducing inequality and strengthening support systems — but also making it easier for people to take climate-friendly action.'
theconversation.com/three-ways-c...
'For society and policymakers, protecting mental health means reducing inequality and strengthening support systems — but also making it easier for people to take climate-friendly action.'
theconversation.com/three-ways-c...
FARMING in UK
“British farmers have once again been left counting the costs of climate change, with four-fifths now concerned about their ability to make a living due to the fast-changing climate.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“British farmers have once again been left counting the costs of climate change, with four-fifths now concerned about their ability to make a living due to the fast-changing climate.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
UK farmers lose £800m after heat and drought cause one of worst harvests on record
Many now concerned about ability to make living in fast-changing climate after one of worst grain harvests recorded
www.theguardian.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:36 AM
FARMING in UK
“British farmers have once again been left counting the costs of climate change, with four-fifths now concerned about their ability to make a living due to the fast-changing climate.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
“British farmers have once again been left counting the costs of climate change, with four-fifths now concerned about their ability to make a living due to the fast-changing climate.”
www.theguardian.com/environment/...
GLOBAL WARMING and THE ARAB REGION
“2024 was the hottest year on record for the Arab region – a continuation of a long-term trend. Temperatures are rising at twice the global average, with intense heatwaves that are pushing society to the limits."
wmo.int/news/media-c...
“2024 was the hottest year on record for the Arab region – a continuation of a long-term trend. Temperatures are rising at twice the global average, with intense heatwaves that are pushing society to the limits."
wmo.int/news/media-c...
Temperature increase is accelerating in Arab Region, with escalating impacts
wmo.int
December 5, 2025 at 8:25 AM
GLOBAL WARMING and THE ARAB REGION
“2024 was the hottest year on record for the Arab region – a continuation of a long-term trend. Temperatures are rising at twice the global average, with intense heatwaves that are pushing society to the limits."
wmo.int/news/media-c...
“2024 was the hottest year on record for the Arab region – a continuation of a long-term trend. Temperatures are rising at twice the global average, with intense heatwaves that are pushing society to the limits."
wmo.int/news/media-c...
FLOODS
'... if we don’t capture how floods of all sizes (including the 100- and 200-year events) are becoming way more common, infrastructure can weaken and fail faster than we expect.'
theconversation.com/governments-...
'... if we don’t capture how floods of all sizes (including the 100- and 200-year events) are becoming way more common, infrastructure can weaken and fail faster than we expect.'
theconversation.com/governments-...
Governments need to prepare for more frequent large floods
Governments and experts need to consider both the frequency and size of floods to better prepare for future ones.
theconversation.com
December 5, 2025 at 8:07 AM
FLOODS
'... if we don’t capture how floods of all sizes (including the 100- and 200-year events) are becoming way more common, infrastructure can weaken and fail faster than we expect.'
theconversation.com/governments-...
'... if we don’t capture how floods of all sizes (including the 100- and 200-year events) are becoming way more common, infrastructure can weaken and fail faster than we expect.'
theconversation.com/governments-...
SOUTHERN ANNULAR MODE (SAM)
"Antarctic Ice Sheet is the largest source of uncertainty in future sea-level projections. Understanding how SAM affects ocean circulation, ice shelf melt and snowfall is essential for improving projections needed to inform climate adaptation."
phys.org/news/2025-12...
"Antarctic Ice Sheet is the largest source of uncertainty in future sea-level projections. Understanding how SAM affects ocean circulation, ice shelf melt and snowfall is essential for improving projections needed to inform climate adaptation."
phys.org/news/2025-12...
Southern Annular Mode in most positive state in 1,000 years, review finds
A new review has revealed that the Southern Annular Mode (SAM), the Southern Hemisphere's most influential climate driver, is now in its most positive state in more than 1,000 years. If greenhouse gas...
phys.org
December 5, 2025 at 7:31 AM
SOUTHERN ANNULAR MODE (SAM)
"Antarctic Ice Sheet is the largest source of uncertainty in future sea-level projections. Understanding how SAM affects ocean circulation, ice shelf melt and snowfall is essential for improving projections needed to inform climate adaptation."
phys.org/news/2025-12...
"Antarctic Ice Sheet is the largest source of uncertainty in future sea-level projections. Understanding how SAM affects ocean circulation, ice shelf melt and snowfall is essential for improving projections needed to inform climate adaptation."
phys.org/news/2025-12...