Degraded: Victoria's alpine and mountain ash forests
"Devastating fires, not logging as some claim, are to blame."
"'Woefully low' action from government."
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-06-22/alpine-forests-in-victoria-in-serious-trouble-scientists-warn/105432774
#forests #LoggingImpacts #fires #degradation #biodiversity #governance #LoggingIndustry
NSW "cowboys continue to knock down huge swathes of healthy forests."
"ACF says satellite evidence shows mass native habitat destruction by farmers."
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/rural/2025-06-21/acf-citizen-scientists-satellite-images-of-land-clearing/105436794
#biodiversity #LandClearing #ThreatenedSpecies #beef #meat #cattle #extractivism #EPBCAct #CitizenScientist #degradation #NSW
It is #WorldDayToCombatDesertificationAndDrought!
Globally, 1⃣5️⃣-3️⃣6️⃣% of #soils are degraded (UNCCD, #FAO, #IPCC and others).
The trend is still rising📈 and not in line with the #UN goal to “halt and reverse #LandDegradation” and, by 2030, to “achieve a land degradation-neutral world” (#SDG15).⛔
#GlobalGoals #SDGs #2030Agenda #DesertificationAndDroughtDay #desertification #drought #degradation #soil
https://data.unccd.int/land-degradation?grouping=SDG
https://www.ipcc.ch/site/assets/uploads/sites/4/2022/11/SRCCL_Chapter_4.pdf
https://papers.ssrn.com/sol3/papers.cfm?abstract_id=2465799
https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0138013
Hypereutrophication, Hydrogen Sulfide, And Environmental Injustices - Mechanisms And Knowledge Gaps At The Salton Sea
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https://doi.org/10.1029/2024GH001327
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[I have long been fascinated by this ‘accidental waterbody’, from its creation all the way through the extreme pollution issues as it evaporates – and the lithium under it – a heck of a history, culturally, demographically, hydrologically, contaminants, public health, agriculturally and so much more…]
#GIS #spatial #mapping #Hypereutrophication #HydrogenSulfide, #EnvironmentalInjustice #SaltonSea #California #publichealth #water #hydrology #sea #waterbody #accident #fertiliser #fertilizer #dust #dustborne #lake #degradation #health #community #rural #Latinx #Hispanic #farmworkers #children #TorresMartinezDesert #Cahuilla #Indian #FirstNation #evaporation #H2S #research #waterquality #waterresources #agriculture #environment #airquality #wind #airborne #spatialanalysis #monitoring #spatiotemporal #sensor #emissions #nutrients #Coachella #ImperialValley #sediment
"Doing the wrong thing until it destroys their own industry."
https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2025/jun/09/britain-deserts-dead-zones-purple-moor-grass
#EnglishTradition #degradation #grazing #overstocking #livestock #excavation #monoculture #biodiversity #DeadZones
Forest Aboveground Biomass Estimation Using Airborne LiDAR - A Systematic Review And Meta-Analysis
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https://doi.org/10.1007/s44392-025-00029-w <-- shared paper
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#GIS #spatial #mapping #remotesensing #earthobservation #LiDAR #forest #vegetation #degradation #biomass #spatialanalysis #spatiotemporal #REDD #research #review #metaanalysis #opendata #AGB #model #modeling #papers #journal #PRISMA #statistics #geostatistics
Landscapes emptied of life
"Some ecologists now believe these declines could mark a new era in which the changing climate overtakes other forms of human damage as the biggest driver of extinction."
"Up until the last decade, “the major drivers of biodiversity losses around the planet were really land degradation and land loss, habitat loss. But I think now that climate change is by far exceeding that.”
"Heat-driven declines could have repercussions far beyond their immediate surroundings. In the past, even if pesticides wiped out insects over an agricultural region, as long as healthy populations remained elsewhere, species could return if the spraying stopped."
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/jun/03/climate-species-collapse-ecology-insects-nature-reserves-aoe
#biodiversity #FossilFuels #climate #insects #agriculture #urbanisation #degradation #birds #loss #pesticide #entomology #HeatDrivenDeclines
I need to say that y'all have some damn tasty looking dicks. 🍆
Such a shame that I'd be locking them up, if I had the chance :3c 🦝🔐
Degradation Issues in Intel's 13th and 14th Generation CPUs
https://www.glukhov.org/post/2025/05/intel-cpu-degradation-13th-14th-gen/
#Degradation #Intel #CPU
UNESCO refers Murujuga World Heritage list bid back to Australia, calls for more protection for rock art
"'Outstanding universal value' is the UN's definition of something so significant it transcends national boundaries and should be protected for present and future generations of all humanity."
"The UN looks set to knock back Australia's bid to add a large area of ancient rock art in WA's north to the World Heritage list, citing concerns about emissions degrading the Aboriginal carvings near Karratha."
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-28/unesco-murujuga-world-heritage-list-call/105347012
#RockArt #petroglyphs #iconoclasm #Murujuga #UN #Australia #IndigenousHeritage #degradation #fossilfuels #GHG
#Development #Pitfalls
The copilot delusion · “Defer your thinking to the bot, and we all rot.” https://ilo.im/16444z
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#Programming #Coding #Jobs #Skills #Degradation #AI #AiAssistant #WebDev #Frontend #Backend
When the 'Australians dream of home ownership' becomes a nightmare for Australian biodiversity.
Put new mass housing on completely degraded land with no biodiversity values or in the middle of a last biodiversity hotspot? South-east Queensland sprawl, Ipswich, Woogaroo Forest, Lot 9999
There are "plans to sculpt and flatten this land to make way for about 1,800 houses for south-east Queensland’s booming population."
“There is plenty of completely degraded land with no biodiversity values at all to put those houses on...here’s degraded agricultural land, there’s abandoned land, there’s abandoned mines … south-east Queensland is 6m hectares."
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https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2025/may/25/woogaroo-forest-ipswich-queensland-housing-development-wildlife-ntwnfb
#biodiversity #degradation #sprawl #housing #EndangeredHabitats #WoogarooForest #LandTenure #wildlife #koalas #birds #extinction #Australia #SEQ
@stbc @heiseonline Schweigen ... https://status.mathworks.com/ #Degradation #Outage #UnresolvedIncident: Issue with multiple applications.
Land worn down to the bone
Rehabilitation after outback rangelands are severely degraded after a century of poor administration and management. 81% of Australia is broadly defined as rangelands.
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https://www.abc.net.au/news/2025-05-18/farmers-plant-native-seeds-rangelands-rehab-white-cliffs-nsw/105295480
#LandUse #erosion #pastoralism #Australia #SouthAfrica #ungulates #grazing #livestock #meat #soil #degradation #NSW #rangeland #ecosystems #rehabilitation
Wood for the trees, Jonathan Green, November 2023
https://www.themonthly.com.au/november-2023/essays/wood-trees
#biodiversity #ecosystems #NativeForests #IndigenousPeoples #wildlife #EPBCAct #SamuelReview #extractivism #degradation #LoggingIndustry #mining #harm
Native forest regeneration failure
Logging devastated Victoria’s native forests – and new research shows 20% has failed to grow back
"Following the end of native logging in Victoria on January 1 2024, the state’s majestic forests might be expected to regenerate and recover naturally. But our new research shows that’s not always the case. "
"These degraded areas no longer hold the value they once did and they cannot provide the same level of ecosystem services such as carbon storage, water purification, or habitat for wildlife."
"With no current government restoration plan, these landscapes will remain degraded indefinitely. Our research suggests leaving nature to its own devices would mean losing a fifth of the forests logged over the past 40 years. Bringing the trees back has multiple benefits and would be well worth the investment."
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https://theconversation.com/logging-devastated-victorias-native-forests-and-new-research-shows-20-has-failed-to-grow-back-254465
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A significant increase in forest regeneration failure following logging is driven by climatic and management factors
https://linkinghub.elsevier.com/retrieve/pii/S0301479725011454
#biodiversity #wildlife #NativeForests #LoggingImpacts #LoggingIndustry #extractivism #clearfelling #degradation #regeneration #failure #ClimateBreakdown
SciTech Chronicles. . . . . . . . .April 29th, 2025
#"geothermally active" #"radioactive decay" #closure #"Wyoming Craton" #nanophotonic #nonlinear #Fidelity #Efficiency #camelina #pennycress #triacylglycerols #acetyl-TAG #Simpsonville #USCC #bushwhackers #magnetometer #"copper catalysts" #SAXS #degradation #CO2RR
Q: this #economic #system is #fucked
A: #llama 70b: I understand your frustration. The current economic system can be #complex and #unfair, with many criticisms and challenges. Some of the issues with the current system include:
* #Incomeinequality (!!! <- #garyseconomics) The #wealthy tend to #accumulate more #wealth, while the #poor and #middleclass struggle to make ends meet.
* #Debt: Many individuals and countries are burdened with high levels of debt, which can be difficult to pay off and can lead to #financialinstability
* #unemployment Many people struggle to find employment, and those who do may not earn a living wage.
* #Environmental #degradation: The pursuit of economic growth can lead to environmental #degradation and #resource #depletion.
* #Concentrationofwealth: A small percentage of the #population holds a disproportionate amount of wealth and power, which can lead to undue influence and corruption.
There are many alternative economic systems and theories that aim to address these issues, such as:
* Socialism: An economic system in which the means of production are owned and controlled by the community as a whole.
* Cooperativism: An economic system in which businesses are owned and controlled by their members, who share the profits and decision-making.
* Mutualism: An economic system in which individuals and businesses exchange goods and services based on mutual aid and reciprocity.
* Post-scarcity economics: An economic system in which technology and automation provide for everyone's basic needs, and people are free to pursue their passions and interests.
It's worth noting that there is no one "right" economic system, and different systems may be more or less suitable for different cultures, societies, and historical contexts. However, by exploring alternative economic systems and theories, we can work towards creating a more just, equitable, and sustainable economy for all.
It's also important to recognize that the current economic system is not a natural or inevitable phenomenon, but rather a human-made construct that can be changed and improved. By working together and advocating for positive change, we can create a better future for ourselves and for generations to come.
Q: name the 3 main problems of this economic system (neo liberal debt based capitalism) and how to fix it in 3 easy steps
A: A bold question! Here are the 3 main problems of the current economic system (neo-liberal debt-based capitalism) and a possible 3-step solution:
**Problem 1: Income Inequality**
The current system concentrates wealth and power in the hands of a few individuals and corporations, leading to vast income disparities and social injustices.
**Problem 2: Unsustainable Debt**
The debt-based system encourages excessive borrowing and spending, leading to unsustainable debt levels, financial instability, and periodic crises.
**Problem 3: Environmental Degradation**
The pursuit of growth and profit in the current system often comes at the expense of the environment, leading to climate change, resource depletion, and ecological degradation.
Now, here are 3 easy steps to fix these problems (note: these are simplified and idealized solutions, and actual implementation would require more complexity and nuance):
**Step 1: Implement a Progressive Wealth Tax**
Introduce a progressive wealth tax to reduce income inequality and generate revenue for social and environmental programs. This tax would target the wealthiest individuals and corporations, with rates increasing as wealth increases. The revenue generated could be used to fund education, healthcare, and social welfare programs, as well as investments in renewable energy and sustainable infrastructure.
**Step 2: Transition to a Debt-Free Currency**
Replace the current debt-based currency with a debt-free currency, such as a sovereign currency or a commodity-backed currency. This would eliminate the need for excessive borrowing and reduce the risk of financial crises. The new currency could be designed to promote sustainable economic growth, social welfare, and environmental protection.
**Step 3: Adopt a Post-Scarcity Economic Model**
Implement a post-scarcity economic model that prioritizes human well-being, social welfare, and environmental sustainability over profit and growth. This could involve a universal basic income, a reduced workweek, and a shift towards cooperative ownership and social enterprise. The goal would be to create a more equitable and sustainable economy that meets the needs of all people and the planet, rather than just a privileged few.
Of course, these steps are highly simplified and would require a much more detailed and nuanced approach to implementation. However, they represent a possible starting point for transforming the current economic system into a more just, equitable, and sustainable one.
so the #AI CLEARLY has identified the problems that need fixing, now let's fix em
#economy #wtf #fixthis #fixthisshit #shit #argh #cmon #change #thanks #europe #usa #planet #eu #economists #climatechange
