Robert Hritz
@rhritz.bsky.social
Our ship was wrecked on the sea coast of Tibet. The first thing we saw were several Egyptian Aztecs arriving from Norway.
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Image what would have happened if it had been a group of grannies protesting genocide in Gaza…
Black-clad protesters in balaclavas block road at port of Dover in Kent
Port authorities say access roads ‘free flowing’ again after large group forces road closures in both directions
www.theguardian.com
September 5, 2026 at 4:48 PM
Image what would have happened if it had been a group of grannies protesting genocide in Gaza…
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I was just sent this paper, "Theorizing the rise of internet food cults", and this section could have the names and communities replaced by those from the MH17 or Syria chemical weapon truther community and it would still be 100% valid. Same dynamics every time. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
August 31, 2026 at 4:11 PM
I was just sent this paper, "Theorizing the rise of internet food cults", and this section could have the names and communities replaced by those from the MH17 or Syria chemical weapon truther community and it would still be 100% valid. Same dynamics every time. www.tandfonline.com/doi/full/10....
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The main lesson of Trump 2.0 is that the establishments will choose power over the people however incompetent, extremist, and unpopular power is.
August 30, 2026 at 5:26 PM
The main lesson of Trump 2.0 is that the establishments will choose power over the people however incompetent, extremist, and unpopular power is.
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Also, as shown on that graph, we've set a new daily record high for global temperature every day since August 8!
August 22, 2026 at 5:38 PM
Also, as shown on that graph, we've set a new daily record high for global temperature every day since August 8!
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Ten of thousands of people are dying because of high heat.
Tens of thousands of people make a one-day trip to Cueta.
Guess what European politicians are identifying as the main problem?
Tens of thousands of people make a one-day trip to Cueta.
Guess what European politicians are identifying as the main problem?
August 4, 2026 at 5:36 PM
Ten of thousands of people are dying because of high heat.
Tens of thousands of people make a one-day trip to Cueta.
Guess what European politicians are identifying as the main problem?
Tens of thousands of people make a one-day trip to Cueta.
Guess what European politicians are identifying as the main problem?
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It does feel insane that none of "the progressive case for aircon" mentions solar. If this heatwave had happened in 2010, the European grid would have buckled in the daytime! As it is, there were some issues in the evening when the sun went down.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
Not just for rich people: the progressive case for air conditioning | Phineas Harper
Air conditioning can bring significant benefits but also real harms. The answer is for it to take its place alongside a comprehensive state plan for climate adaptation, says writer and curator Phineas...
www.theguardian.com
June 29, 2026 at 6:58 AM
It does feel insane that none of "the progressive case for aircon" mentions solar. If this heatwave had happened in 2010, the European grid would have buckled in the daytime! As it is, there were some issues in the evening when the sun went down.
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
www.theguardian.com/commentisfre...
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I just want to point out that temperatures over land (where we all live) have warmed over twice as fast as ocean surface temperatures. The latest update through 2025 is... not great 🥴
Graphic created by www.columbia.edu/~mhs119/Temp...
Graphic created by www.columbia.edu/~mhs119/Temp...
June 7, 2026 at 1:47 AM
I just want to point out that temperatures over land (where we all live) have warmed over twice as fast as ocean surface temperatures. The latest update through 2025 is... not great 🥴
Graphic created by www.columbia.edu/~mhs119/Temp...
Graphic created by www.columbia.edu/~mhs119/Temp...
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Für manche ist Einbildung die einzige Form der Bildung.
June 1, 2026 at 4:31 PM
Für manche ist Einbildung die einzige Form der Bildung.
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May 25, 2026 at 10:52 AM
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👀👀👀 the UN general assembly has backed the ICJ climate opinion – despite opposition from the US & 7 others (Russia, Saudi, Iran, Belarus, Liberia, Yemen & Israel)
Also a notable abstention from COP31 host Turkey
Also a notable abstention from COP31 host Turkey
May 21, 2026 at 8:39 AM
👀👀👀 the UN general assembly has backed the ICJ climate opinion – despite opposition from the US & 7 others (Russia, Saudi, Iran, Belarus, Liberia, Yemen & Israel)
Also a notable abstention from COP31 host Turkey
Also a notable abstention from COP31 host Turkey
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Or, if we contextualize the survey questions: free expression is a right-wing Kampfwort and misinformation a left-wing. 🤷♂️
We found that the preference for allowing freedom of expression vs. limiting the spread of misinformation is politically polarized:
In 32 out of 40 countries, right-leaning participants prioritize protecting free expression more than left-leaning participants (55% vs. 48%). osf.io/preprints/ps...
In 32 out of 40 countries, right-leaning participants prioritize protecting free expression more than left-leaning participants (55% vs. 48%). osf.io/preprints/ps...
May 5, 2026 at 1:06 AM
Or, if we contextualize the survey questions: free expression is a right-wing Kampfwort and misinformation a left-wing. 🤷♂️
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We are fundraising to provide Khartiia with critical transport vans. Logistics keeps the front moving. Please support the mission below.
You can donate here: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
You can donate here: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
April 27, 2026 at 6:32 PM
We are fundraising to provide Khartiia with critical transport vans. Logistics keeps the front moving. Please support the mission below.
You can donate here: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
You can donate here: www.paypal.com/donate?campa...
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For the first time ever, heat pumps outsold gas boilers in Germany in 2025.
48% of all new heating systems installed last year were heat pumps. Gas fell to just 39%. A decade ago, heat pumps had a 7% market share. The transformation has been remarkable.
48% of all new heating systems installed last year were heat pumps. Gas fell to just 39%. A decade ago, heat pumps had a 7% market share. The transformation has been remarkable.
April 9, 2026 at 9:25 AM
For the first time ever, heat pumps outsold gas boilers in Germany in 2025.
48% of all new heating systems installed last year were heat pumps. Gas fell to just 39%. A decade ago, heat pumps had a 7% market share. The transformation has been remarkable.
48% of all new heating systems installed last year were heat pumps. Gas fell to just 39%. A decade ago, heat pumps had a 7% market share. The transformation has been remarkable.
Turns out you can just do things
April 5, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Turns out you can just do things
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One of the weirder stories in Hungary's heated electoral campaign: a notorious Slovakian career criminal and convicted murderer claims he has committed a series of bombings as false flag attacks to help Fidesz in the 1998 election which saw Mr Orbán become Hungary's PM for the first time.
Convicted hitman confessed to have committed bombings to help Fidesz win election in 1998 – English
Jozef Roháč, infamous hitman of Hungary’s 1990s criminal underworld admitted responsibility for a series of unsolved bombings that influenced the 1988 elections
english.atlatszo.hu
March 15, 2026 at 6:23 PM
One of the weirder stories in Hungary's heated electoral campaign: a notorious Slovakian career criminal and convicted murderer claims he has committed a series of bombings as false flag attacks to help Fidesz in the 1998 election which saw Mr Orbán become Hungary's PM for the first time.
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Shorter Rubio:
White Europeans can be our most favorite subjegated peoples.
White Europeans can be our most favorite subjegated peoples.
Rubio tells Europe US wants renewed alliance – but on Trump’s terms
Secretary of state calls the US ‘a child of Europe’ and urges continent to back a new world order
www.theguardian.com
February 14, 2026 at 2:58 PM
Shorter Rubio:
White Europeans can be our most favorite subjegated peoples.
White Europeans can be our most favorite subjegated peoples.
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A data-driven mosaic of our warming planet - now updated through 2025 🥵
Download graphic at zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
Download graphic at zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
February 2, 2026 at 12:39 PM
A data-driven mosaic of our warming planet - now updated through 2025 🥵
Download graphic at zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
Download graphic at zacklabe.com/climate-chan...
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🇸🇰 Slovakia - December 25 - BEV Trajectory
6.0% BEV
5.6% PHEV
88.3% ICE (of which 39.7%p were HEV)
Trailing 12 months are:
4.7% BEV
4.4% PHEV
90.9% ICE (of which 34.5%p were HEV)
Graphs are available in the Gallery: leraffl.github.io/LeRaffl-Gall...
6.0% BEV
5.6% PHEV
88.3% ICE (of which 39.7%p were HEV)
Trailing 12 months are:
4.7% BEV
4.4% PHEV
90.9% ICE (of which 34.5%p were HEV)
Graphs are available in the Gallery: leraffl.github.io/LeRaffl-Gall...
January 28, 2026 at 4:57 PM
🇸🇰 Slovakia - December 25 - BEV Trajectory
6.0% BEV
5.6% PHEV
88.3% ICE (of which 39.7%p were HEV)
Trailing 12 months are:
4.7% BEV
4.4% PHEV
90.9% ICE (of which 34.5%p were HEV)
Graphs are available in the Gallery: leraffl.github.io/LeRaffl-Gall...
6.0% BEV
5.6% PHEV
88.3% ICE (of which 39.7%p were HEV)
Trailing 12 months are:
4.7% BEV
4.4% PHEV
90.9% ICE (of which 34.5%p were HEV)
Graphs are available in the Gallery: leraffl.github.io/LeRaffl-Gall...
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Today I'm launching whenwords, an open-source software library with NO CODE.
whenwords supports Ruby, Python, Rust, Elixir, Swift, PHP, and Bash. I’m sure it works in other languages, too. Those are just the ones I've tried. www.dbreunig.com/2026/01/08/a...
whenwords supports Ruby, Python, Rust, Elixir, Swift, PHP, and Bash. I’m sure it works in other languages, too. Those are just the ones I've tried. www.dbreunig.com/2026/01/08/a...
A Software Library with No Code
Do we still need libraries of 3rd party code when AI agents are this good?
www.dbreunig.com
January 9, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Today I'm launching whenwords, an open-source software library with NO CODE.
whenwords supports Ruby, Python, Rust, Elixir, Swift, PHP, and Bash. I’m sure it works in other languages, too. Those are just the ones I've tried. www.dbreunig.com/2026/01/08/a...
whenwords supports Ruby, Python, Rust, Elixir, Swift, PHP, and Bash. I’m sure it works in other languages, too. Those are just the ones I've tried. www.dbreunig.com/2026/01/08/a...
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After more than 10 years of “the Danish Model”, nativism is hegemonic in the country, the far right polls near level highs again, and the Social Democrats lost Copenhagen and poll at historic low.
European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!
Me in @theguardian.com
European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!
Me in @theguardian.com
The ‘Danish model’ is the darling of centre-left parties like Labour. The problem is, it doesn’t even work in Denmark | Cas Mudde
This week’s local elections are the latest reminder that when social democrats move rightwards, they’re making a mistake, says academic and author Cas Mudde
www.theguardian.com
November 22, 2025 at 1:59 PM
After more than 10 years of “the Danish Model”, nativism is hegemonic in the country, the far right polls near level highs again, and the Social Democrats lost Copenhagen and poll at historic low.
European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!
Me in @theguardian.com
European Social Democrats should look at the facts, not the myths!
Me in @theguardian.com