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Rétrospective visionnages 2024

Après un petit point sur mes lectures, voici la rétrospective concernant mes visionnages. Cinéma : Cette année, je ne suis tout bonnement pas allé au…

Rétrospective visionnages 2024

«Esquecemos e nos consideramos superiores. Mas, afinal, somos apenas parte da Criação.» – Todos nós precisamos rever nossa relação com a Natureza e reorientar nossa associação com o consumismo!  | Barbara Crane Navarro

«Não vejo delegação para quatro patas. Não vejo um assento para as águias. Esquecemos e nos consideramos superiores. Mas, afinal, somos apenas parte da criação. E temos que considerar isso para entender onde estamos. E estamos parados em algum lugar entre a montanha e a formiga. Em algum lugar e apenas lá como parte integrante da criação.»

  • Chefe Oren Lyons, Nação Seneca, em discurso para Organizações Não-Governamentais das Nações Unidas, Genebra, Suíça, 1977

«Os últimos 500 anos viram uma ‘reorganização rápida, contínua e radical da vida na Terra sem precedentes geológicos’ – a chegada do colonialismo europeu, o imperialismo e a expansão associada dos sistemas econômicos capitalistas levando à transferência de doenças, plantas, animais, formas de uso da terra e sistemas administrativos para todo o mundo.»

De acordo com a ONU, estamos entrando em uma «era de pandemia» causada pelo desmatamento, perda de habitat, agricultura intensiva e tráfico de vida selvagem.

O Painel Intergovernamental sobre Mudanças Climáticas (IPCC) disse que uma das maneiras mais importantes de reduzir as emissões de carbono é mudar para uma dieta baseada em vegetais.

A indústria da carne é responsável por produzir mais poluição climática do que todos os carros, navios, caminhões e aviões do mundo juntos.

Essa pressão do consumidor tem causado a destruição de enormes áreas de floresta tropical, ricas em biodiversidade, capazes de capturar grandes quantidades de carbono.

A UE é responsável por 16% do desmatamento ligado ao comércio internacional, atrás apenas da China, e pretende propor legislação para prevenir o desmatamento importado para a UE após a cúpula da COP26.

Iniciativas governamentais e corporativas são importantes, mas, como vimos há décadas, boas intenções e discursos inspiradores nem sempre são seguidos por ações.

Como consumidores, podemos desempenhar um papel importante ao fazer escolhas que podem ajudar a prevenir a destruição total das florestas do mundo. O que escolhemos comer e consumir afeta a biodiversidade e os povos indígenas a milhares de quilômetros de casa.

Temos que nos perguntar: o que devemos realmente comprar? O que realmente precisamos comer?

Comprar itens sazonais de origem local que não viajam 3.000 quilômetros ajuda a combater o desmatamento em escala global. Simplificando, se não for cultivado ou produzido nas proximidades, não compre. Podemos limitar a destruição de florestas e habitats boicotando os produtos do desmatamento; ouro, óleo de palma, soja, carne, mas também madeiras exóticas, diamantes …

Nossas ações agora irão determinar o nosso futuro e o futuro de resto do mundo vivo.

Source: «Esquecemos e nos consideramos superiores. Mas, afinal, somos apenas parte da Criação.» – Todos nós precisamos rever nossa relação com a Natureza e reorientar nossa associação com o consumismo!  | Barbara Crane Navarro

Why Reconciliation Fails Indigenous People & How to Fix It — Active History | Barbara Crane Navarro

By Sean Graham

Still happening now…

During the election campaign this fall, the major political parties all included Reconciliation in their platforms. Yet in the past couple of weeks, the protests around the country in support of the Wet’suwet’en hereditary chiefs have served as another example of how far there is to go towards meaningful Reconciliation. As Bruce McIvor…

History Slam 195: Why Reconciliation Fails Indigenous People & How to Fix It — Active History

 

Source: Why Reconciliation Fails Indigenous People & How to Fix It — Active History | Barbara Crane Navarro

Fact check: Do Musk and Weidel’s claims hold up? – DW – 01/10/2025

The facts: Weidel’s far-right Alternative for Germany party (AfD) is in second place according to surveys ahead of the upcoming federal elections in Germany. 

The center-right CDU and CSU, which are running together are currently the strongest political force in Germany with 31%, based on the most recent polling, the ARD Deutschlandtrend. The AfD is polling at around 20%. 

In terms of individual candidates, Musk’s description of Alice Weidel was not correct.

Is Germany the first industrial country to shut down nuclear plants?

The claim: During her talks with the Musk on X, Weidel claimed, “Germany is the only industrial country that unplugged the nuclear power plant.”

The facts: Italy shut down its nuclear plants more than three decades before Germany. Shortly after the Chernobyl disaster, a nationwide referendum was held in Italy in 1987. According to the Italian Interior Ministry’s archives, nearly 80% of participants voted in favor of shutting down the country’s nuclear plants. By 1990, Italy had phased out all its existing nuclear facilities. In comparison, Germany closed its last remaining nuclear plants in 2023.

Did Angela Merkel open Germany’s borders to illegal immigration in 2015? 

The claim: “[Angela Merkel] enforced, without asking the people, she enforced to open our borders to illegal immigration,” Weidel said during the live talk.

The facts: Alice Weidel is referring to the events of early September 2015, when thousands of refugees made their way from Hungary to Germany via Austria. Then-chancellor Angela Merkel decided not to close the border to stop them and temporarily suspended rules which would have meant return to the first EU country or safe transit country. This decision has been highly debated ever since.

The claim that Merkel “opened” the borders, is not accurate: In 2015, all of Germany‘s neighboring countries were part of the so-called Schengen area, meaning that there were no border controls between any of those countries and Germany. 

7 million migrants in Germany since 2015?

The claim: “In Germany, we had an influx of almost 7 million people, but these are the officially counted ones,” Weidel claimed, while accusing the German government of wasting money on immigration and blaming it for unregulated, illegal migration. Immediately after that, Weidel shifted the discussion toward undocumented migrants who enter Germany without a passport, failing to clearly distinguish between them and other categories of migrants.

The facts: The figure Weidel cited—an “influx of 7 million people”—is roughly in line with official data on migration to Germany. According to the Federal Statistical Office,  this number reflects total migration figures since 2015.

However, Weidel’s statement is misleading because it conflates different types of migration. It groups together legal migration, such as skilled workers and business owners, with asylum seekers. According to Eurosta,t Germany has received approximately 3 million asylum applications since 2015 with some applications ultimately being rejected. 

 

 

Source: Fact check: Do Musk and Weidel’s claims hold up? – DW – 01/10/2025

Zukunftsfähige Landwirtschaft / … Sustainable agriculture – Stella, oh, Stella

Gemeinsam für eine zukunftsfähige Landwirtschaft!

Am 18. Januar ist es wieder soweit: Unter dem Motto „Wir haben es satt!“ versammeln sich in Berlin tausende Menschen aus Stadt und Land, um ein klares Zeichen zu setzen: Wir brauchen eine Landwirtschaft, die Umwelt, Tiere und Menschen schützt, statt sie auszubeuten!

Warum ist das so wichtig?

Weil gerade jetzt viel auf dem Spiel steht: Nach dem Bruch der Ampel-Koalition und den kommenden Neuwahlen im Februar entscheidet sich, wie es mit der Agrarpolitik in Deutschland weitergeht. Wird endlich mehr in Nachhaltigkeit, Artenschutz und faire Preise investiert? Oder werden hart errungene Fortschritte wieder abgeschafft?

Kommen Sie zur „Wir haben es satt!“-Demo nach Berlin und zeigen Sie der Politik, dass uns die Zukunft unserer Landwirtschaft nicht egal ist!

Gemeinsam fordern wir:

  • Weniger Pestizide und damit gesünderes Essen für uns alle und mehr Artenvielfalt.
  • Faire Preise für die Landwirt:innen, damit nicht noch mehr Höfe verschwinden.
  • Mehr Tierschutz statt Massentierhaltung und Billigfleisch.

Die Agrarlobby will genau das verhindern und hat sich längst in Stellung gebracht, um ihre Forderungen in den Wahlprogrammen der Parteien unterzubringen. Umso wichtiger ist es, dass wir laut und sichtbar dagegenhalten. Jede Stimme zählt – auf der Straße und bei der Wahl im Februar!

Seien Sie dabei!
Am 18. Januar um 12 Uhr geht es vor dem Kanzleramt los. Hier finden Sie alle Infos zur Anreise und zum Ablauf:

Mehr Infos zur Demo

Zeigen wir der Politik gemeinsam, was uns wichtig ist. Wir zählen auf Sie!

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Together for a sustainable agriculture!

On January 18th it’s that time again: Under the motto „We’ve had enough!“ thousands of people from city and country will gather in Berlin to send a clear message: We need an agriculture that protects the environment, animals and people instead of exploiting them!

Why is this so important?

Because there is a lot at stake right now: After the collapse of the traffic light coalition (German government constellation: Social Democrats, Liberals and Environment party) and during the upcoming new elections in February, it will be decided how agricultural policy in Germany will continue. Will more be invested in sustainability, species protection and fair prices? Or will hard-won progress be abolished again?

Come to the „We’ve had enough!“ demonstration in Berlin and show politicians that we care about the future of our agriculture!

Together we demand:

• Fewer pesticides and thus healthier food for all of us and more biodiversity.

• Fair prices for farmers so that not even more farms disappear.

• More animal welfare instead of factory farming and cheap meat. The agricultural lobby wants to prevent exactly that and has long since positioned itself to include its demands in the parties‘ election manifestos. It is all the more important that we oppose this loudly and visibly. Every vote counts – on the streets and in the election in February!

Be there!

It starts in front of the Chancellery on January 18th at 12 noon. Here you can find all the information on how to get there and the schedule:

More information on the demo

Let’s show politicians together what is important to us.

We are counting on you!

 

Source: Zukunftsfähige Landwirtschaft / … Sustainable agriculture – Stella, oh, Stella

9,000 structures damaged or destroyed in Palisades and Eaton fires – Los Angeles Times

…Around 5,300 of these structures were destroyed in the Palisades fire, while another 4,000 to 5,000 structures were estimated to be damaged or destroyed in the Eaton fire burning in the Altadena area…

Source: 9,000 structures damaged or destroyed in Palisades and Eaton fires – Los Angeles Times