#sourcematerial
But there is no Russian meddling going on right?
September 29, 2026 at 12:27 AM
"Documents obtained by SourceMaterial [with Bloomberg] reveal how the [IKEA and Weyerhauser] lobbyists persuaded a global emissions watchdog to endorse deeply controversial proposals that allow companies to claim they are fighting climate change by chopping trees down."
Lobbyists push for declaration that felling trees helps the climate
The timber industry’s influence over forest carbon accounting rules risks derailing global carbon calculations, scientists warn.
www.source-material.org
August 15, 2026 at 12:42 PM
I love love love when people refer to Character Sourcematerial
July 19, 2026 at 4:53 AM
How do you apply investigative skills to environmental stories? Join us tomorrow for a live talk with Press Awards Environmental Journalist of the Year Costanza Gambarini (@source-material.org). She'll explain how she combines digital research with rigorous reporting. discord.gg/bellingcat?e...
July 15, 2026 at 10:15 AM
Ever wondered how Russia pays for the imports it needs to wage war on Ukraine? We did... and it led to some interesting conversations.

"Ninety per cent of the customers are those who work with sanctioned goods”

www.source-material.org/russia-sanct...
‘There will be no trace’ – SourceMaterial
Undercover reporting reveals a parallel financial system moving illegal payments in and out of Russia—and backed by the Kremlin
www.source-material.org
June 22, 2026 at 10:22 AM
An unpublished UN report seen by SourceMaterial alleged that staff at the project had offered local women jobs for sex.

We interviewed women in the area who corroborated these allegations.

“I’ve been through it many times, with many promises,” one woman said. “We end up giving ourselves away.”
June 18, 2026 at 11:29 AM
A major joint investigation by Eesti Ekspress, SourceMaterial, and OCCRP has revealed how Estonian citizens and businesses are deeply entangled in a notorious russian money laundering network utilized by the Kremlin, international arms dealers, and drug cartels. Here the breakdown 🧵 1/
June 17, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Calls for investigation into owner of Stanlow refinery after loans from ‘Putin’s piggy bank’ relocated to Mauritius

www.source-material.org/essar-stanlo...
UK oil refiner shifted Russian loans offshore – SourceMaterial
Essar shifted billions to tax haven following Ukraine invasion
www.source-material.org
June 4, 2026 at 11:12 AM
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🛰️ 25 years of exposing environmental issues. 25 impact stories to share: #SkyTruth25for25
Bringing Russia's Shadow Fleet Into the Light Using Satellite Data
Nonprofit newsroom SourceMaterial and Politico worked with SkyTruth analysts to expose the growing problem of Russia’s shadow fleet and the hidden threat it poses to marine ecosystems and vessel safet...
skytruth.org
May 28, 2026 at 10:21 PM
of Russia’s shadow fleet and the hidden threat it poses globally to marine ecosystems & vessel safety.

SourceMaterial reporters collaborated closely with our analysts to determine which vessels on a dark fleet list were associated with oil slicks detected by Cerulean, our oil slick detection tool.
May 28, 2026 at 10:21 PM
“… in line with #MISO objectives. … #AI respond to post(s), #suppress #dissenting #arguments, & produce #sourcematerial that can be referenced to support friendly #arguments & #messages.”
The #Pentagon is paying especially close attention to those who might call out its #propaganda efforts”
Pentagon Document: U.S. Wants to “Suppress Dissenting Arguments” Using AI Propaganda
The U.S. is interested in acquiring machine-learning technology to carry out AI-generated propaganda campaigns overseas.
theintercept.com
May 26, 2026 at 9:00 AM
“… This technology should be able to respond to post(s), #suppress #dissenting arguments, & 💢produce #sourcematerial that can be referenced💢 to support friendly #arguments & messages.”

The Pentagon is paying especially close attention to those who might call out its #propaganda efforts.”
Pentagon Document: U.S. Wants to “Suppress Dissenting Arguments” Using AI Propaganda
The U.S. is interested in acquiring machine-learning technology to carry out AI-generated propaganda campaigns overseas.
theintercept.com
May 26, 2026 at 1:26 AM
Davon dürfte es dann immerhin kein HD Sourcematerial geben. 😅
May 17, 2026 at 7:48 PM
When your work is a reference on Wikipedia you know you're doing something right. I think...

#historywriter #troopingthecolour #sourcematerial #writerslife
April 30, 2026 at 1:00 PM
April 29, 2026 at 2:38 PM
At the start of Russia’s war in Ukraine, Essar owed $3.1 billion to VTB, the Kremlin-controlled Russian bank.

Our latest story, with the Guardian, reveals that its response to sanctions on VTB was to shift the loans out of the EU from Cyprus to Mauritius. www.source-material.org/essar-stanlo...
UK oil refiner shifted Russian loans offshore – SourceMaterial
Essar shifted billions to tax haven following Ukraine invasion
www.source-material.org
April 24, 2026 at 10:31 AM
Guter Spin-Off wär bei dem Sourcematerial auch schwierig. 🤭
April 13, 2026 at 9:00 AM
Me, quietly reposting something.. Thats in relation to something totally different to what its sourcematerial is.. because said sourcematerial is.. relevant to me..
One day someone will look at me thirst posting Cad naked and go "...Is that the.. Nie crest..!?"
And I will nod sagely.
April 8, 2026 at 6:54 AM
An investigation by POLITICO and SourceMaterial found many farmers received little or no payment, with some reporting lost food crops and income instability tied to the scheme.
In 2022, Eni launched a castor farming push in Kenya, promising smallholders steady income from “green jet fuel” supply chains. The pitch: grow castor, secure buyers, join the energy transition.
Seeds of doubt: The dark side of an Italian energy giant’s green jet fuel promise
Italian state-owned oil giant Eni presents its Kenyan biofuel project as a model for sustainable air travel. Many small farmers say it’s failed them.
www.politico.eu
April 5, 2026 at 8:43 AM
In 2022, Italian oil company Eni approached Kenyan farmers with a pitch: plant castor, and we’ll buy the crop to turn into green fuel.

But an investigation by POLITICO and SourceMaterial found many smallholders were left with no pay — and no food.

🔗 www.politico.eu/article/seed...
April 5, 2026 at 8:30 AM
In 2022, Italian oil company Eni approached Kenyan farmers with a pitch: plant castor, and we’ll buy the crop to turn into green fuel.

But an investigation by POLITICO and SourceMaterial found many smallholders were left with no pay — and no food.

🔗 www.politico.eu/article/seed...
April 4, 2026 at 8:30 AM
#Movienight never features #Coneheads [the #FeatureFilm] without sharing a little of the sourcematerial from the #GoldenAge of #SaturdaynightLive. This sendup of #FamilyFued with #BillMuarry playing #HogansHeroes veteran #RichardDawson #Freedom&theMoment

www.youtube.com/watch?v=0RD4...
Coneheads Family Feud - SNL
YouTube video by Saturday Night Live
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April 2, 2026 at 1:35 PM