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the Guardian
Amid stifling summers Japan warns of future restrictions on children’s sport
As soon as 2060, global heating may send temperatures high enough to stop children in most parts of country from taking part in outdoor summer spor...
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2018: July - October Political Notes - Richard Stallman
 By 2060, global heating will make it unsafe for children in most of Japan to play outdoor sports in the summer. There are countries hotter than Japan, where that may happen some decades
the Guardian
US demands EU reverse new climate rules to allow surge in gas imports
US and Qatar say new rules will hinder imports of LNG, posing ‘existential threat’ to European economies
the Guardian
Heathrow third runway plans to be fast-tracked for ‘full benefits sooner’
Transport secretary says updated airports national policy statement (ANPS) will be published by next summer
 The US is pressuring the UK to use more fossil fuel. And the UK government is eager to do that.
Thank American Airports for Rejecting Noem’s Propaganda
Donald Trump and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem want to turn air travelers into a captive audience for their partisan propaganda. We’re already fac...
 US residents, and anyone who has recently used a US airport: Thank US airports for rejecting magat propaganda. If you sign, please spread the word!
the Guardian
Pentagon names new press corps from far-right outlets after reporter walkout
Spokesperson calls journalists who refused to agree to new rules ‘self-righteous media who chose to self-deport’
 The Pentagon's new press corps is filled with conspiracy ideaionists and far-right extremists: the sort of "reporters" who will believe the official bullshit and then go beyond it. I fear they will make good use of these reporter-allies to pass lies for truth and start wars (perhaps first with Venezuela).
the Guardian
Palestinian factions say they agree to let independent technocrat committee run Gaza
Administration will manage basic services ‘in cooperation with Arab brothers and international institutions’, says joint statement
 *Palestinian factions say they agree to let independent technocrat committee run Gaza.* This is a concession to Israel, but it does not imply an evil to Palestinians (unlike starvation and bombing). We will see whether this leads Israel to stop those evils.
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UK campaigners launch bill to give nature legal rights
Private member’s bill backed by Chris Packham and Natalie Bennett would impose a duty of care on government and business
 Campaigners to strengthen protections for nature in the UK are on the edge of the conceptual mistake of designating parts of nature as "persons". To protect nature legally from damage by people is very important, but we should reject the idea of "rights" for an entity (such a river, or "nature") that is unable to make decisions. Every valid right is the right to do something if
Demand Progress
Stop Trump from going to war with Venezuela! Back bipartisan War Powers Resolution NOW
“There was no legal justification for the Trump Administration’s military escalation in the Caribbean,” Representative Ilhan Omar said.
 US citizens: call on Congress to Stop the war-lover from going to war with Venezuela, by supporting bipartisan War Powers Resolution. Main Switchboard: +1-202-224-3121 If you phone, please spread the word!
the Guardian
Wood burners linked to 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, analysis finds
Use of wood-burning stoves and fires in homes is mostly unnecessary and their toxic pollution costs the NHS millions
 *Wood burners linked to 2,500 deaths a year in the UK, analysis finds.* Using a wood-burning stove is not a wise idea.
Young Republicans Leak: Condemn JD Vance’s Hypocrisy
Vice President JD Vance keeps flip-flopping when it comes to hate speech. If it’s about him, his party, or anyone else he likes? It's a "very ...
2025: July - October Political Notes
 US citizens: Condemn Vance's hypocrisy about the Young Republicans leaked hate-venting. For more info about what they said, see this pol note.
Tell Congress to Investigate Trump’s Ballroom
The White House belongs to the American people – not its temporary resident. But Trump is tearing it down anyway. He’s rushing through a $300 m...
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 US citizens: call on Congress to investigate the bully's ballroom and its funding. Main Switchboard: +1-202-224-3121 If you phone, please spread the word!