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Gorilla study reveals complex pros and cons of friendship
Friendship comes with complex pros and cons -- possibly explaining why some individuals are less sociable, according to a new study of gorillas.ScienceDaily
Trump confronted about accepting $2 billion in foreign cryptocurrency
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Facing the Bulldozers
The 54-page report, “Facing the Bulldozers: Iban Indigenous Resistance to the Timber Industry in Sarawak, Malaysia,” details how the Malaysian company Zedtee, part of the Shin Yang Group timber conglomerate, logged in the ancestral territory of the I…Human Rights Watch
Man released from ICE custody weeks after Mass. arrest with car windows broken
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Heat and land use: Bees suffer in particular
In a new study, researchers are investigating the interaction of major global change drivers on insects.ScienceDaily
Trump MET with INSTANT KARMA over Judge INDICTMENT
#News #WI #JudgeHannahDugan #ICE #Immunity #MotionToDismiess #DueProcess #JudicialImmunity
Two new crocodile species discovered
Biologists have discovered two previously unknown species of crocodiles, one living on the island of Cozumel and the other on the atoll of Banco Chinchorro, both off the Yucat n Peninsula.ScienceDaily
Germany arrests self-declared 'king' and bans his extremist group
Peter Fitzek, 59, was among those arrested in morning raids across seven states on Tuesday, which involved about 800 security personnel.The government banned their group, the Reichsbürger, or "citizens of the Reich", which seeks to establish the Königreich Deutschland, or "Kingdom of Germany".
Alexander Dobrindt, German's interior minister, accused the group of attempting to "undermine the rule of law" by creating an alternative state and spreading "antisemitic conspiracy narratives to back up their supposed claim to authority".
His ministry announced the dissolution of the group, and accused it of financing itself through "economic criminal structures".
Germany vs The Man Who Would Be King
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Germany bans extremist movement and arrests self-declared 'king' Peter
Police arrest the leaders of Germany's largest Reichsbürger faction, that calls itself "Kingdom of Germany".Damien McGuinness (BBC News)
Paraquat: Banned in EU, Destroying Lives of Palm Oil Workers in Indonesia
The dangerous pesticide Paraquat is banned in the EU however continues to destroy the lives of palm oil plantation workers in Indonesia. Read this story below originally published in Geographic Mag…Palm Oil Detectives
Labour and other political parties banned from four biggest UK Prides
No More Pandering To Political Parties That Are False Allies
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Labour and other political parties banned from four biggest UK Prides
Political parties, including Labour, the Conservatives, the Greens and the Lib Dems, have been banned from four major Pride events in the UK.Amelia Hansford (PinkNews | Latest lesbian, gay, bi and trans news | LGBTQ+ news)
Cutting greenhouse gases will reduce number of deaths from poor air quality
Up to 250,000 deaths from poor air quality could be prevented annually in central and western Europe by 2050 if greenhouse gas emissions are drastically reduced, say researchers.ScienceDaily
https://dialogue.earth/en/water/the-indus-waters-treaty-hangs-in-the-balance/?mc_cid=8b53184a45
The Indus Waters Treaty hangs in the balance | Dialogue Earth
India’s suspension of the treaty raises fears for Pakistan’s water security, and exposes cracks in a fragile regional orderZofeen Ebrahim (对话地球)
Dying For Palm Oil: Palm Oil Workers Perishing For Hazardous Pesticides
Investigation reveals that #palmoil plantation workers in #Colombia, #Ghana, and #Indonesia are routinely exposed to hazardous #agrochemicals and #pesticides, including EU-banned #paraquat. Lack of…Palm Oil Detectives
The Great Malaysian Timber and Palm Oil Swindle
A joint investigation by Malaysiakini and Pulitzer Center’s Rainforest Investigations Network (RIN) reveals alarming deforestation in Pahang, #Malaysia, caused by one of the country’s largest #palm…Palm Oil Detectives
Five new species of Southeast Asian soft-furred hedgehogs found
A recent study has identified five new species of soft-furred hedgehogs (also known as Lesser Gymnures) from #SoutheastAsia. The study used DNA analysis and physical characteristics to describe two…Palm Oil Detectives
Actress and 'Laugh-In' comedian Ruth Buzzi dies at 88
Buzzi, who was best known for her regular appearances on the NBC variety TV show Rowan & Martin's Laugh-In, died on Thursday at her home in Texas.
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'Serious compliance breach': Japanese bank MUFG accused of financing palm oil operations linked to 'vast greenhouse gas emissions'
EXCLUSIVE: Analysis by Rainforest Action Network alleges connection between MUFG and oil palm group that has been 'repeatedly linked' to fires and breaches of environmental regulationswww.businessgreen.com
NoPalm Ingredients Introduces Next-Gen Fermentation-Based Oil Brand REVÓLEO - vegconomist - the vegan
NoPalm Ingredients has introduced REVÓLEO™, a new brand focused on sustainable, fermentation-based oils and fats for both food and beauty applications. Thekandiceskdfhdskjh (vegconomist - the vegan business magazine)
What if Mother Earth could sue for mistreatment?
The study highlights the transformative potential of the Rights of Nature, which views nature as a rights-bearing entity, not merely an object of regulation and subjugation by extractive industries.ScienceDaily
https://www.counterpunch.org/2025/04/08/west-papua-and-the-sweet-taste-of-murder/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
West Papua and the Sweet Taste of Murder - CounterPunch.org
In its increasingly militarised torture mode of governance, the Indonesian regime—now headed by Prabowo Subianto, notorious for his war crimes in East Timor—is the world’s biggest palm oil exporter, to the tune of 47 million tonnes of crude palm oil …Julie Wark (CounterPunch.org)
https://grist.org/protest/climate-protests-effects-hands-off-trump/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
What do climate protests actually achieve? More than you think.
The evidence is in: Protests can persuade people, and maybe even change how they vote, according to recent studies.Kate Yoder (Grist)
Science 'storytelling' urgently needed amid climate and biodiversity crisis
Scientists should experiment with creative ways of communicating their work to inspire action to protect the natural world, researchers say.ScienceDaily
https://cosmosmagazine.com/nature/two-degrees-tipping-point-for-amphibians/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
2 degrees might be tipping point for amphibians says report
Scientists will be able to better identify amphibian species most impacted by climate change, thanks to a new study by UNSW researchers.Ian Mannix (Cosmos)
Girl Scout Cookie Scandal
Girl Scouts is a nonprofit that has long enjoyed a stellar reputation, but its famous cookies are the source of a few scandals. Here's what you need to know.Natalie Avila (Mashed)
https://cosmosmagazine.com/earth/earth-sciences/architects-of-the-earth-how-animals-help-build-our-world/?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Architects of the Earth: how animal architects help build our world
The phrase ‘animal architect’ may conjure up an image of a beaver adding one last stick to its dam, or a termite scurrying inside its 3-metre-tall mound. TheLauren Fuge (Cosmos)
#Boycott4Wildlife https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/apr/12/why-resurrect-the-dire-wolf-when-existing-animals-are-facing-extinction?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Why resurrect the dire wolf when existing animals are facing extinction?
It’s not as sensational as recreating long-dead species, but conserving modern-day fauna is far more pressingMartha Gill (The Guardian)
Pro-gas group with link to Liberal party referred to ACCC over alleged misleading claims
Integrity organisation claims Australians for Natural Gas overstates role of gas in economy and failed to disclose directors’ links to industry on websitePetra Stock (The Guardian)
Ultra-processed food increases risk of early death, international study finds
About 14% of premature deaths in England attributable to unhealthy food, the most among surveyed countriesDenis Campbell (The Guardian)
https://en.tempo.co/read/1987800/aman-reports-110-indigenous-land-conflicts-in-early-2025-largely-linked-to-plantation?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Ancestral land under siege: Apouh à Ngog’s desperate struggle against SOCAPALM
The conflict between the European agro-industrial giant SOCAPALM and the community of Apouh à Ngog, in Cameroon, has taken a dark turn as 30 armed security forces fire tear gas against villagers determined to protect their land.farmlandgrab.org
Ancestral land under siege: Apouh à Ngog’s desperate struggle against SOCAPALM
The conflict between the European agro-industrial giant SOCAPALM and the community of Apouh à Ngog, in Cameroon, has taken a dark turn as 30 armed security forces fire tear gas against villagers determined to protect their land.farmlandgrab.org
Political appointments in Indonesian climate program spark outcry over accountability
JAKARTA — The Norwegian government is monitoring growing concerns over Indonesia’s decision to appoint political figures with little climate expertise to oversee a climate forestry program largely financed by Norway.Hans Nicholas Jong (Conservation news)
https://www.unocha.org/publications/report/ecuador/ecuador-oil-spill-emergency-flash-update-no-3-27-march-2025?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
https://motortransport.co.uk/warnings-raised-over-sustainability-of-hvo-fuel-amid-fraud-claim/25953.article?utm_source=mastodon&utm_medium=Palm+Oil+Detectives&utm_campaign=publer
Serious concerns have been raised over the green credentials of HVO fuel after a study found a key ...
Serious concerns have been raised over the green credentials of HVO fuel after a study found a key ingredient for the renewable diesel is likely fraudulent.Chris Tindall (Motor Transport)
Where Are The Women?
It's Worse Than You Think... and I bet Trump & Friends Have Stock in these Companies
#ICE #News #Detainees #PrisonsForProfit #FollowTheMoney #RepublicansProfitingOffofDetention
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China Set to End One of Its Last US Dependencies Thanks to 35 Million Tons of High-Purity Quartz Deposit Worth 1.4 Billion Euros
#News #China #USA #Quartz #OurModernTimes
China Set to End One of Its Last US Dependencies Thanks to 35 Million Tons of High-Purity Quartz Deposit
The find may allow China to end its reliance on imports from the United States, particularly from the globally dominant Spruce Pine mine in North Carolina.Arezki Amiri (The Daily Galaxy - Great Discoveries Channel)