Ladybugspicnic
@ladybugspicnic.bsky.social
Running. Bikes. Birds. Urban Things. Unapologetically BanCars and BanFossilFuels.
Photo credit to Jason Tang (The Canadian Press).
Photo credit to Jason Tang (The Canadian Press).
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Spotify is garbage on every count: Its treatment of artists, its ICE advertising, the CEO's investment in military AI, its leading role in the commodification and AI slopification of music, its terrible audio quality—you name it.
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
How to quit Spotify
This Black Friday, here's a guide to finding the best Spotify alternative
www.bloodinthemachine.com
December 3, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Spotify is garbage on every count: Its treatment of artists, its ICE advertising, the CEO's investment in military AI, its leading role in the commodification and AI slopification of music, its terrible audio quality—you name it.
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
So I quit, and put together a complete guide to getting off Spotify:
I mean, it was quite a battle to get my kid to get into the door this morning and go to school.......
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The Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist has been kidnapped and thrown from a car. Still, Addario says, parenting two young kids can be more challenging than war reporting. n.pr/4pgtfhz
Photojournalist Lynsey Addario on balancing work and family — when work is a war zone
The Pulitzer Prize-winning photojournalist has been kidnapped and thrown from a car. Still, Addario says, parenting two young kids can be more challenging than war reporting.
n.pr
December 2, 2025 at 8:56 PM
I mean, it was quite a battle to get my kid to get into the door this morning and go to school.......
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The encounter that took what was already a great #BearSeason2025 right over the top. Arctic foxes are not the easiest to find around Churchill so getting to spend time with this cutie who is still changing into their winter coat was amazing. #mammals 🌿
December 1, 2025 at 6:39 PM
The encounter that took what was already a great #BearSeason2025 right over the top. Arctic foxes are not the easiest to find around Churchill so getting to spend time with this cutie who is still changing into their winter coat was amazing. #mammals 🌿
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Frog knocked at Toad’s door. “Toad, wake up,” he cried. “Come out and see how wonderful the winter is!”
“I will not,” said Toad. “I am in my warm bed.”
“I will not,” said Toad. “I am in my warm bed.”
December 2, 2025 at 8:37 AM
Frog knocked at Toad’s door. “Toad, wake up,” he cried. “Come out and see how wonderful the winter is!”
“I will not,” said Toad. “I am in my warm bed.”
“I will not,” said Toad. “I am in my warm bed.”
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Sometimes I imagine what it would have been like had we adapted to Covid instead of giving up.
If we had clean air in public spaces.
Respirators in healthcare.
Free masks for those who need them.
Better tests & treatment.
Paid time off.
We would all be healthier.
If we had clean air in public spaces.
Respirators in healthcare.
Free masks for those who need them.
Better tests & treatment.
Paid time off.
We would all be healthier.
December 1, 2025 at 3:25 AM
Sometimes I imagine what it would have been like had we adapted to Covid instead of giving up.
If we had clean air in public spaces.
Respirators in healthcare.
Free masks for those who need them.
Better tests & treatment.
Paid time off.
We would all be healthier.
If we had clean air in public spaces.
Respirators in healthcare.
Free masks for those who need them.
Better tests & treatment.
Paid time off.
We would all be healthier.
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You know that rude driving move where 2 cars going opposite ways are stopped at a light. The oncoming car is making a left turn. As soon as the light turns, the oncoming car guns it in front of the car with the right of way & forces it to slam on its brakes.
Just saw a Waymo do this.
Just saw a Waymo do this.
December 1, 2025 at 9:52 PM
You know that rude driving move where 2 cars going opposite ways are stopped at a light. The oncoming car is making a left turn. As soon as the light turns, the oncoming car guns it in front of the car with the right of way & forces it to slam on its brakes.
Just saw a Waymo do this.
Just saw a Waymo do this.
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Hours from December, isn’t that crazy?
The first week of meteorological winter in Northern Hemisphere is marked by overheating continents. North America appears lonely with temperatures significantly below average in Northern Plains. (1/2)
The first week of meteorological winter in Northern Hemisphere is marked by overheating continents. North America appears lonely with temperatures significantly below average in Northern Plains. (1/2)
November 30, 2025 at 8:22 PM
Hours from December, isn’t that crazy?
The first week of meteorological winter in Northern Hemisphere is marked by overheating continents. North America appears lonely with temperatures significantly below average in Northern Plains. (1/2)
The first week of meteorological winter in Northern Hemisphere is marked by overheating continents. North America appears lonely with temperatures significantly below average in Northern Plains. (1/2)
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A future historian might mark this moment ... but for the fact that 'a future historian' is an oxymoron.
December 2, 2025 at 1:35 AM
A future historian might mark this moment ... but for the fact that 'a future historian' is an oxymoron.
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Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
December 1, 2025 at 4:18 PM
Energy transitions can happen faster than we think:
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2000 almost 90% of Denmark's electricity was from fossil fuels.
In 2024 less than 10% of Danish electricity was from fossil fuels.
Just when you think it can't get any worse...it does! 🥳
(If you're coming from the QE you need to go around the Dow's lake drop off loop to cross at the new light, as every other light is bagged.
Note: that part around the drop off has not been plowed. So enjoy. 🫠
#OttBike
(If you're coming from the QE you need to go around the Dow's lake drop off loop to cross at the new light, as every other light is bagged.
Note: that part around the drop off has not been plowed. So enjoy. 🫠
#OttBike
POW and Preston.
Into the sea.
Into the sea.
December 1, 2025 at 10:26 PM
Just when you think it can't get any worse...it does! 🥳
(If you're coming from the QE you need to go around the Dow's lake drop off loop to cross at the new light, as every other light is bagged.
Note: that part around the drop off has not been plowed. So enjoy. 🫠
#OttBike
(If you're coming from the QE you need to go around the Dow's lake drop off loop to cross at the new light, as every other light is bagged.
Note: that part around the drop off has not been plowed. So enjoy. 🫠
#OttBike
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Extensive flooding possible in Wales as Met Office issues ‘amber’ weather warning
Extensive flooding possible in Wales as Met Office issues ‘amber’ weather warning
Rain and wind could damage buildings and lead to loss of power in certain areas
Residents and business owners in Wales have been told to prepare for flooding as heavy rain and high winds swept parts of the UK.
The Met Office issued an “amber” weather warning for south Wales and parts of mid-Wales on Monday, saying extensive flooding was possible. It said the rain and wind could damage buildings, lead to loss of power and result in some communities being cut off, perhaps for several days. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 2:50 PM
Extensive flooding possible in Wales as Met Office issues ‘amber’ weather warning
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We had the lighting of our street's christmas tree y'day: 5 degrees C, pouring rain, no snow
I wish there were a socially acceptable way to point out that 3 decades ago, it would've almost certainly been snowy, lovely and <0C. Lots of older folks there: I think on some level they know it
I wish there were a socially acceptable way to point out that 3 decades ago, it would've almost certainly been snowy, lovely and <0C. Lots of older folks there: I think on some level they know it
Future Climate in Norway: More Floods, Droughts, and Less Snow - Norce
The climate in Norway has already changed significantly, and the effects are expected to grow stronger in the coming years. We will experience more precipitation, more frequent droughts, and less snow...
www.norceresearch.no
December 1, 2025 at 9:24 AM
We had the lighting of our street's christmas tree y'day: 5 degrees C, pouring rain, no snow
I wish there were a socially acceptable way to point out that 3 decades ago, it would've almost certainly been snowy, lovely and <0C. Lots of older folks there: I think on some level they know it
I wish there were a socially acceptable way to point out that 3 decades ago, it would've almost certainly been snowy, lovely and <0C. Lots of older folks there: I think on some level they know it
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Extreme weather has killed nearly 1,000 people across southern and south-eastern Asia as cyclones turbocharged rain systems across the region www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
How cyclones and monsoon rains combined to devastate parts of Asia – visual guide
Extreme weather has killed nearly 1,000 people across southern and south-eastern Asia as cyclones turbocharged rain systems across the region
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:04 AM
Extreme weather has killed nearly 1,000 people across southern and south-eastern Asia as cyclones turbocharged rain systems across the region www.theguardian.com/world/2025/d...
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Death toll passes 1,000 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand – latest updates
Death toll passes 1,000 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand – latest updates
Hundreds remain missing in Indonesia and Sri Lanka as rescue efforts continue after Cyclone Ditwah
The flooding and landslides that have devastated parts of Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia and Sri Lanka over recent days have killed more than 1,000 people, according to authorities.
The death toll for the floods in Indonesia has risen to 502, the national disaster management agency has said in a new update, with another 508 people missing. Continue reading...
www.theguardian.com
December 1, 2025 at 8:22 AM
Death toll passes 1,000 in devastating floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Malaysia and Thailand – latest updates
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Lol, Zillow tried to rate the climate risks facing individual properties. The real estate industry *hated* it, precisely because it worked -- it made selling risky properties more difficult. So they rebelled & Zillow caved.
Don't look up!
Don't look up!
Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 8:04 PM
Lol, Zillow tried to rate the climate risks facing individual properties. The real estate industry *hated* it, precisely because it worked -- it made selling risky properties more difficult. So they rebelled & Zillow caved.
Don't look up!
Don't look up!
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Doing anything after 5pm at this time of year is absurd.
November 30, 2025 at 10:10 PM
Doing anything after 5pm at this time of year is absurd.
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A lazy morning in the snow with mom and cub. #BearSeason2025 #Mammals 🌿
November 30, 2025 at 9:05 PM
A lazy morning in the snow with mom and cub. #BearSeason2025 #Mammals 🌿
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Realtors know that, in many parts of the country, if you educate people about climate risk, the housing market will collapse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
Zillow Removes Climate Risk Scores From Home Listings
www.nytimes.com
November 30, 2025 at 1:57 PM
Realtors know that, in many parts of the country, if you educate people about climate risk, the housing market will collapse.
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
www.nytimes.com/2025/11/30/c...
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Ocean temperatures across much of the northern Pacific remained well above average through October. Really the only sizable cooler patch shows up near the traditional region for the ongoing La Niña.
Sea surface temperature data from NOAA OISSTv2.1 (downloads.psl.noaa.gov/Datasets/noa...).
Sea surface temperature data from NOAA OISSTv2.1 (downloads.psl.noaa.gov/Datasets/noa...).
November 30, 2025 at 8:23 PM
Ocean temperatures across much of the northern Pacific remained well above average through October. Really the only sizable cooler patch shows up near the traditional region for the ongoing La Niña.
Sea surface temperature data from NOAA OISSTv2.1 (downloads.psl.noaa.gov/Datasets/noa...).
Sea surface temperature data from NOAA OISSTv2.1 (downloads.psl.noaa.gov/Datasets/noa...).
Most people: it's really coming down out there...nice day to stay inside and be cozy.
Me: lookitthesnow! Where are my running shoes?!
#SeenOnMyRun
Me: lookitthesnow! Where are my running shoes?!
#SeenOnMyRun
November 30, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Most people: it's really coming down out there...nice day to stay inside and be cozy.
Me: lookitthesnow! Where are my running shoes?!
#SeenOnMyRun
Me: lookitthesnow! Where are my running shoes?!
#SeenOnMyRun
Next time I think "that clunking noise doesn't sound good" I think I'll stop and walk my bike. 😂
November 29, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Next time I think "that clunking noise doesn't sound good" I think I'll stop and walk my bike. 😂
Robert MacFarlane's "Is a River Alive?" is excellent, and this line is relatable content (not for actual river boating, because haha. No. but just being outdoors...being Not At Home):
'When I'm on a river trip like this,' he says, 'I feel alive again. At times at home, I feel half-dead.'
'When I'm on a river trip like this,' he says, 'I feel alive again. At times at home, I feel half-dead.'
November 29, 2025 at 4:54 PM
Robert MacFarlane's "Is a River Alive?" is excellent, and this line is relatable content (not for actual river boating, because haha. No. but just being outdoors...being Not At Home):
'When I'm on a river trip like this,' he says, 'I feel alive again. At times at home, I feel half-dead.'
'When I'm on a river trip like this,' he says, 'I feel alive again. At times at home, I feel half-dead.'
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Cars might work fine in California or Florida, but they’re not practical here in Canada. We have winter.
More than 300 collisions reported as early season snow slams parts of Ontario
YouTube video by CTV News
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November 10, 2025 at 6:04 PM
Cars might work fine in California or Florida, but they’re not practical here in Canada. We have winter.