Kristofer
@palmestal.se
Working to reduce Gothenburg Citys environmental & climate impact for +15 years, father of two wonderful weirdos, board game enthusiast, compassionate nerd.
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Viktigt gräv av @lisarostlund.bsky.social och Der Spiegel @spiegel.de. Svenska EU-politiker samarbetade med Heritage i Washington för att försvaga europeisk klimatpolitik, med argument om att det är “woke” med grön omställning. Trumpismen tränger sig in i EU.
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Täta USA-kontakter – innan EU:s klimatregler försvagades
Trump vill att EU:s klimatregler slopas. Nu har minskade krav på bolag drivits igenom, under ledning av EU-parlamentarikern Jörgen Warborn (M). Tillsammans med
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February 5, 2026 at 9:06 AM
Viktigt gräv av @lisarostlund.bsky.social och Der Spiegel @spiegel.de. Svenska EU-politiker samarbetade med Heritage i Washington för att försvaga europeisk klimatpolitik, med argument om att det är “woke” med grön omställning. Trumpismen tränger sig in i EU.
www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/aJ...
www.aftonbladet.se/nyheter/a/aJ...
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“There’s a tendency in certain government departments to trivialise the impacts of #climate on the economy so as to avoid making difficult choices today. This is a big problem – the consequences of delay are catastrophic.” - Mark Campanale, CEO of @carbontracker.bsky.social
"The #climate scientists we surveyed were unambiguous: current economic models can’t capture what matters most – the cascading failures & compounding shocks that define climate risk in a warmer world – & could undermine the foundations of economic growth” - Dr Jesse Abrams, @gsiexeter.bsky.social
Flawed economic models mean climate crisis could crash global economy, experts warn
States and financial bodies using modelling that ignores shocks from extreme weather and climate tipping points
www.theguardian.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:44 AM
“There’s a tendency in certain government departments to trivialise the impacts of #climate on the economy so as to avoid making difficult choices today. This is a big problem – the consequences of delay are catastrophic.” - Mark Campanale, CEO of @carbontracker.bsky.social
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The optimist vs pessimist divide in #climate debates isn’t usually about the data.
It’s about how the same graphs are read, what people emphasise, what they discount, and how they interpret pace and stakes.
Here’s what I mean 🧵👇
It’s about how the same graphs are read, what people emphasise, what they discount, and how they interpret pace and stakes.
Here’s what I mean 🧵👇
January 30, 2026 at 8:06 AM
The optimist vs pessimist divide in #climate debates isn’t usually about the data.
It’s about how the same graphs are read, what people emphasise, what they discount, and how they interpret pace and stakes.
Here’s what I mean 🧵👇
It’s about how the same graphs are read, what people emphasise, what they discount, and how they interpret pace and stakes.
Here’s what I mean 🧵👇
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Efter allt misstänkliggörande: som vid tidigare krigföring på palestinskt område delar israel den palestinska bedömningen av dödstalen.
Vi visste detta sedan tidigt efter Israels invasion av Gaza, men misstänkliggörandet har används för att skyla över massmordet.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Vi visste detta sedan tidigt efter Israels invasion av Gaza, men misstänkliggörandet har används för att skyla över massmordet.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
IDF accepts Gaza Health Ministry death toll of over 71,000 Palestinians killed in the war
Although Many International Experts Have Accepted the Health Ministry's Data as Reliable, and Even Conservative Relative to the True Death Toll, Israel Had Refused to Accept the Health Ministry's Coun...
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January 29, 2026 at 1:20 PM
Efter allt misstänkliggörande: som vid tidigare krigföring på palestinskt område delar israel den palestinska bedömningen av dödstalen.
Vi visste detta sedan tidigt efter Israels invasion av Gaza, men misstänkliggörandet har används för att skyla över massmordet.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
Vi visste detta sedan tidigt efter Israels invasion av Gaza, men misstänkliggörandet har används för att skyla över massmordet.
www.haaretz.com/israel-news/...
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I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
Bruce Springsteen - Streets Of Minneapolis (Official Audio)
YouTube video by Bruce Springsteen
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January 28, 2026 at 5:02 PM
I wrote this song on Saturday, recorded it yesterday and released it to you today in response to the state terror being visited on the city of Minneapolis. It’s dedicated to the people of Minneapolis, our innocent immigrant neighbors and in memory of Alex Pretti and Renee Good.
Stay free
Stay free
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January 28, 2026 at 10:15 PM
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"As reported [by] the Italian Civil Protection Department, more than 500 mm of rainfall were recorded...
A particularly significant feature is the 72h accumulated rainfall, with values up to 2.5–3.5 times the Jan monthly Avg & equivalent to 40–45% of the mean annual precipitation total"
#Climate
A particularly significant feature is the 72h accumulated rainfall, with values up to 2.5–3.5 times the Jan monthly Avg & equivalent to 40–45% of the mean annual precipitation total"
#Climate
January 29, 2026 at 3:31 AM
"As reported [by] the Italian Civil Protection Department, more than 500 mm of rainfall were recorded...
A particularly significant feature is the 72h accumulated rainfall, with values up to 2.5–3.5 times the Jan monthly Avg & equivalent to 40–45% of the mean annual precipitation total"
#Climate
A particularly significant feature is the 72h accumulated rainfall, with values up to 2.5–3.5 times the Jan monthly Avg & equivalent to 40–45% of the mean annual precipitation total"
#Climate
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As predicted on Feb. 5, 2025: open.substack.com/pub/lucid/p/...
January 28, 2026 at 2:32 AM
As predicted on Feb. 5, 2025: open.substack.com/pub/lucid/p/...
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Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
January 27, 2026 at 1:06 PM
Last week in Minnesota, I watched ordinary people risk their lives to protect their neighbors. In the process, they not only won a significant—though not final—victory against authoritarianism, they proved virtually every MAGA social theory wrong. (gift link) www.theatlantic.com/ideas/2026/0...
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"Det sticker i ögonen med årliga ”friskolestraff” som kommunen tvingas betala ut till friskolor. Jag började få upp ögonen för alla särintressen som vill få del av den skolekonomiska kakan och vilka negativa konsekvenser det har fått..."
www.vlt.se/2026-01-27/d...
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DEBATT: Det sticker i ögonen med årliga ”friskolestraff”
Kommentar till inlägget ”Skoldebatt kräver fakta – inte förenklade förklaringar”, VLT den 19 januari.
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January 27, 2026 at 6:34 AM
"Det sticker i ögonen med årliga ”friskolestraff” som kommunen tvingas betala ut till friskolor. Jag började få upp ögonen för alla särintressen som vill få del av den skolekonomiska kakan och vilka negativa konsekvenser det har fått..."
www.vlt.se/2026-01-27/d...
www.vlt.se/2026-01-27/d...
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Our analysis at @bellingcat.com on the killing of Alex Pretti breaks down the video evidence.
He never reached for his gun.
Agents sprayed/tackled him while his hands were up.
He was disarmed before he was shot.
The first shot came from an agent firing at him.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
He never reached for his gun.
Agents sprayed/tackled him while his hands were up.
He was disarmed before he was shot.
The first shot came from an agent firing at him.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
Alex Pretti: Analysing Footage of Minneapolis CBP Shooting - bellingcat
Bellingcat has analysed video of the shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis. The footage appears to contradict statements made by the Department of Homeland Security.
www.bellingcat.com
January 25, 2026 at 8:08 PM
Our analysis at @bellingcat.com on the killing of Alex Pretti breaks down the video evidence.
He never reached for his gun.
Agents sprayed/tackled him while his hands were up.
He was disarmed before he was shot.
The first shot came from an agent firing at him.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
He never reached for his gun.
Agents sprayed/tackled him while his hands were up.
He was disarmed before he was shot.
The first shot came from an agent firing at him.
www.bellingcat.com/news/2026/01...
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When China was at a similar GDP per capita to India today, coal was far cheaper than solar.
Now India is scaling power, transport and industry when electrotech is already cheap, leading to lower coal demand, renewable-led electricity growth and oil demand under pressure from EVs
Now India is scaling power, transport and industry when electrotech is already cheap, leading to lower coal demand, renewable-led electricity growth and oil demand under pressure from EVs
January 25, 2026 at 4:00 AM
When China was at a similar GDP per capita to India today, coal was far cheaper than solar.
Now India is scaling power, transport and industry when electrotech is already cheap, leading to lower coal demand, renewable-led electricity growth and oil demand under pressure from EVs
Now India is scaling power, transport and industry when electrotech is already cheap, leading to lower coal demand, renewable-led electricity growth and oil demand under pressure from EVs
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BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
Immigration officers assert sweeping power to enter homes without a judge's warrant, memo says
An Immigration and Customs Enforcement memo obtained by The Associated Press reveals that the agency allows immigration officers to forcibly enter homes to make arrests without a judicial warrant.
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January 21, 2026 at 9:32 PM
BREAKING: Immigration officers are asserting sweeping power to enter homes without a judge’s warrant, a memo obtained by AP says.
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Hur kan detta inte vara en större nyhet idag? Ja, det händer väldigt mycket och väldigt stora saker just nu. Det är svårt att hänga med själv.
Men det ÄR en stor nyhet att en stat attackerar FN på det här sättet.
Hur kan detta inte vara en större nyhet idag? Ja, det händer väldigt mycket och väldigt stora saker just nu. Det är svårt att hänga med själv.
Men det ÄR en stor nyhet att en stat attackerar FN på det här sättet.
Israel's Ben Gvir leads demolition of Unrwa headquarters in Jerusalem - https://www.middleeasteye.net/news/ben-gvir-leads-israeli-demolition-unrwa-headquarters-jerusalem
Israel's Ben Gvir leads demolition of Unrwa headquarters in Jerusalem
Agency’s spokesperson condemns ‘unprecedented attack’ after Israeli flag raised over remaining UN building
www.middleeasteye.net
January 20, 2026 at 5:55 PM
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Hur kan detta inte vara en större nyhet idag? Ja, det händer väldigt mycket och väldigt stora saker just nu. Det är svårt att hänga med själv.
Men det ÄR en stor nyhet att en stat attackerar FN på det här sättet.
Hur kan detta inte vara en större nyhet idag? Ja, det händer väldigt mycket och väldigt stora saker just nu. Det är svårt att hänga med själv.
Men det ÄR en stor nyhet att en stat attackerar FN på det här sättet.
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Klimatforskare vid svenska lärosäten och forskningsinstitutioner utsätts ofta för hot och trakasserier. Det är dags för universiteten att ta sig an den här problematiken och stödja utsatta forskare. Det skriver Mikael Karlsson och Laila Mendy, som gjort en studie bland svenska klimatforskare.
Skydda klimatforskare från hot och trakasserier | Tidningen Curie
Klimatforskare vid svenska lärosäten och forskningsinstitutioner utsätts ofta för hot och trakasserier. Det är dags för universiteten att ta sig an den här problematiken och stödja utsatta forskare. D...
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January 20, 2026 at 5:23 AM
Klimatforskare vid svenska lärosäten och forskningsinstitutioner utsätts ofta för hot och trakasserier. Det är dags för universiteten att ta sig an den här problematiken och stödja utsatta forskare. Det skriver Mikael Karlsson och Laila Mendy, som gjort en studie bland svenska klimatforskare.
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This is my 30th year as a journalist.
But I still continue to be shocked daily at the extent to which these same 'news'papers revel in wilful misinformation in order to relentlessly promote the ideology/interests of their senior editors and owners.
An utter disregard and contempt for their readers
But I still continue to be shocked daily at the extent to which these same 'news'papers revel in wilful misinformation in order to relentlessly promote the ideology/interests of their senior editors and owners.
An utter disregard and contempt for their readers
NEW – Analysis: UK newspaper editorial opposition to climate action overtakes support for first time | @joshgabbatiss.bsky.social @sylviahayes.bsky.social
Read here: buff.ly/eAPkvkx
Read here: buff.ly/eAPkvkx
January 19, 2026 at 10:52 AM
This is my 30th year as a journalist.
But I still continue to be shocked daily at the extent to which these same 'news'papers revel in wilful misinformation in order to relentlessly promote the ideology/interests of their senior editors and owners.
An utter disregard and contempt for their readers
But I still continue to be shocked daily at the extent to which these same 'news'papers revel in wilful misinformation in order to relentlessly promote the ideology/interests of their senior editors and owners.
An utter disregard and contempt for their readers
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If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this:
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
January 12, 2026 at 9:36 PM
If there's one empirical insight I'd want everyone to understand about American politics, it's this:
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
America's problems are solved problems. Just not here.
What would change if the US simply matched the average of 31 peer democracies? Not Denmark or Norway. Just the middle of the pack. 🧵
Diplomati via arga lappar i tvättstugan
![NEW: @potus letter to @jonasgahrstore links @NobelPrize to Greenland, reiterates threats, and is forwarded by the NSC staff to multiple European ambassadors in Washington. I obtained the text from multiple officials:
Dear Ambassador:
President Trump has asked that the following message, shared with Prime Minister Jonas Gahr Støre, be forwarded to your [named head of government/state]
“Dear Jonas: Considering your Country decided not to give me the Nobel Peace Prize for having stopped 8 Wars PLUS, I no longer feel an obligation to think purely of Peace, although it will always be predominant, but can now think about what is good and proper for the United States of America. Denmark cannot protect that land from Russia or China, and why do they have a “right of ownership” anyway? There are no written documents, it’s only that a boat landed there hundreds of years ago, but we had boats landing there, also. I have done more for NATO than any other person since its founding, and now, NATO should do something for the United States. The World is not secure unless we have Complete and Total Control of Greenland. Thank you! President DJT”](https://cdn.bsky.app/img/feed_thumbnail/plain/did:plc:hbpefio3f5csc44msmbgioxz/bafkreie7itpptx3xbxhpsnlaqmwk752h7pcrion5ija2apksljtax2adx4@jpeg)
January 19, 2026 at 6:38 AM
Diplomati via arga lappar i tvättstugan
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The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar.
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
Exclusive: US gets first $500 million Venezuelan oil deal, holding some proceeds in Qatar
The details shared with Semafor mark an initial milestone in the administration’s plan following the ouster of Nicolás Maduro.
www.semafor.com
January 15, 2026 at 4:42 AM
The main bank account holding revenue from the Venezuelan oil sales is located in Qatar.
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
“There is no basis in law for a president to set up an offshore account that he controls so that he can sell assets seized by the American military,” Sen. Elizabeth Warren.
www.semafor.com/article/01/1...
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This thread responds to Prof. Christian Dunn’s Telegraph piece on #climate communication.
I argue it misdiagnoses public disengagement, underplays escalating scientific risk, & reproduces a media narrative that has actively shaped, not merely reflected, public resistance to climate action 🧵
I argue it misdiagnoses public disengagement, underplays escalating scientific risk, & reproduces a media narrative that has actively shaped, not merely reflected, public resistance to climate action 🧵
January 13, 2026 at 8:58 AM
This thread responds to Prof. Christian Dunn’s Telegraph piece on #climate communication.
I argue it misdiagnoses public disengagement, underplays escalating scientific risk, & reproduces a media narrative that has actively shaped, not merely reflected, public resistance to climate action 🧵
I argue it misdiagnoses public disengagement, underplays escalating scientific risk, & reproduces a media narrative that has actively shaped, not merely reflected, public resistance to climate action 🧵
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Jensen har mot Skolinspektionens tydliga beslut drivit skola i fastighet de inte har tillstånd att driva skola i. När Skolinspektionen nu hotar med vite vill politikerna i Upplands-Bro att kommunen tillfälligt tar över ansvaret för eleverna.
VAD ÄR DETTA?
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VAD ÄR DETTA?
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Planen: Kommunen tar över 120 Jensenelever – tillfälligt
Jensen Bro Mälarstrand i Upplands-Bro kommun
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January 13, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Jensen har mot Skolinspektionens tydliga beslut drivit skola i fastighet de inte har tillstånd att driva skola i. När Skolinspektionen nu hotar med vite vill politikerna i Upplands-Bro att kommunen tillfälligt tar över ansvaret för eleverna.
VAD ÄR DETTA?
www.mitti.se/nyheter/plan...
VAD ÄR DETTA?
www.mitti.se/nyheter/plan...
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In response to a quote tweet of DHS that says “you guys killed an American citizen,” Greg Bovino replies: “Triggered much?”
January 12, 2026 at 4:41 PM
In response to a quote tweet of DHS that says “you guys killed an American citizen,” Greg Bovino replies: “Triggered much?”
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It’s true! Air pollution regulations actually do way more harm than good if you don’t count all the lives they save
E.P.A. to Stop Considering Lives Saved When Setting Rules on Air Pollution
www.nytimes.com
January 12, 2026 at 7:21 PM
It’s true! Air pollution regulations actually do way more harm than good if you don’t count all the lives they save
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Det säger något om lärarfackets ledning när våra främsta företrädare hoppar strömhopp till skolägarna och deras intresseorganisationer för ökat skolpengsdränage: antingen bryr de sig bara om pengar eller så delar de inte fackets grundläggande värderingar. via.tt.se/pressmeddela...
AcadeMedia stärker arbetet för skolans utveckling – rekryterar ny opinionschef | AcadeMedia
AcadeMedia stärker nu sitt arbete för att bidra till en mer nyanserad och kunskapsbaserad debatt om den svenska skolan. Som en del av detta rekryteras Katariina Treville till rollen som opinionschef, ...
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January 12, 2026 at 6:53 AM
Det säger något om lärarfackets ledning när våra främsta företrädare hoppar strömhopp till skolägarna och deras intresseorganisationer för ökat skolpengsdränage: antingen bryr de sig bara om pengar eller så delar de inte fackets grundläggande värderingar. via.tt.se/pressmeddela...