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40% of *everything being shipped everywhere on Earth* is fossil fuels Just an absolute laughing-stock clown-show of an energy source. This is laughably absurd, why do we treat this like it's normal and good Fossil fuels are a satirical fuel www.irena.org/-/media/File...

Global shipping transports fossil fuels and runs on oil: 40% of shipped products are fossil fuels or derivatives, while 99% of international shipping’s energy demand is met by oil-based fuels.

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Jake Grumbach @jakemgrumbach.bsky.social · 09/10/2026

New working paper: the Norwegian wealth tax was a huge success. The "exodus" of wealthy people never happened (less than 100 individuals left). Tax revenue increased by 71.5%. No changes in business activity or investment. www.nber.org/papers/w35854

Taxing Entrepreneurial Wealth: Evidence from
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Marius A. K. Ring
WORKING PAPER 35854|
DOl 10.3386/w35854
ISSUE DATE October 2026
Whether imposing higher taxes on business owners adversely affects business activity by constraining investment and inducing capitalist flight is a central question in the ongoing debate on how to tax the ultra wealthy. To shed new light, I exploit a series of related Norwegian reforms during 2021-2024 that increased dividend tax rates, removed migration-related capital gains tax loopholes, and nearly doubled the effective marginal tax rate on business wealth. These reforms spurred international debate and, allegedly, an "exodus" of Norwegian billionaires (Financial Times,
2023). While I document clear effects on migration, these responses are concentrated among the top 0.1% of the wealth distribution and mostly confined to 2022 and 2023. My results indicate that at most 100 individuals left due to the reforms. I find no evidence of significant outmigration or reduced inflows of startup founders or inventors. I estimate that absent any outmigration, wealth tax revenues would have increased by 75% from 2021 to 2024. Reform-driven outmigration lowers the revenue gain to 71.5%. My findings further show that outmigrating owners' firms remain economically active and do not reduce investment. In a broader set of analyses, I examine whether business outcomes are affected, regardless of whether owners outmigrate, since firms may reduce investment both due to liquidity constraints or distortions to owners' savings decisions. I compare firms owned by Norwegian individuals subject to the wealth tax with firms owned by foreigners and other tax-exempt entities. By merging historical ownership data from Orbis with the Norwegian shareholder register, I perform these analyses on both Norwegian and foreign-domiciled firms.
Across settings, I find no evidence that Norwegian-owned firms pay out more dividends or invest less after the reforms,…

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Sam Freedman @samfr.bsky.social · 10/10/2026

When I say the politics will become increasingly obvious... I mean look at this. If you want to unite the left/centre and split the Tories, without a big spending committment there's no better option.

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Ash Gwinnell @ashleygwinnell.bsky.social · 08/10/2026

I'm pleased to announce Launchpad — my creator discovery, organic campaigns and key distribution tools – for indie games! 🚀 This has been in development for ~2 years with a cohort of early access customers across the industry. Here's how it helps your #indiegamemarketing:

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Murder Meet Cute @murdermeetcute.com · 07/10/2026

Murder Meet Cute is releasing 🔥 January 20th 2027🔥 We're stoked to share this time capsule thriller with you. If you haven't, nows a great time to wishlist and try the free demo on steam or itch. store.steampowered.com/app/4253020/...

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 06/10/2026

Agree with this. I imagine the money for CCS and hydrogen would go a lot further providing much greater support for heat pumps & solar/battery systems for the poorest households. No new infrastructure needed at all. cheapcleanenergy.substack.com/p/how-to-cut...

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How to cut bills, part #1: cut the fat

Time to cut Hydrogen and CCS subsidies

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Dan Whitehead @danwhitehead.net · 06/10/2026

Another useful comparison: if any "traditional industry" had seen job losses comparable to the UK games industry in the last few years, it'd be treated as a national crisis on the front of every newspaper for months and months, because those are considered Proper Jobs and making games is not.

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Saltstone Studios ⚓️The Hearth and Harbour⚓️ @saltstonestudios.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

BLUESKY!! WE NEED YOUR HELP!! The demo for The Hearth and Harbour goes live in just THREE DAYS!! @fellowtraveller.games‘ Ludonarracon is featuring a tonne of great indie games, we’re so excited to be a part of it 🧡 Spread the word, and see you there!!

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Chris Filip @chrisfilip.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Are PEGI costs a significant part of release costs for a dev/pub? Yes. Would I still love to see all games available on Steam in the UK/EU actually have a human play, vet and rate them? Also yes. YouTube aside, I can't imagine this not happening with films available on Netflix/Amazon etc.

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Chris Filip @chrisfilip.bsky.social · 05/10/2026

Will PEGI change with the whole "no actual disc in the box" situation? i.e. will we lose PEGI ratings for all PlayStation games in the future?

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Mike Sowden @mikeachim.bsky.social · 12/05/2025

OK, this is wild. In September 2023, geophysicists across the world started monitoring a very odd signal coming from the ground under them. It was picked up in the Arctic. And Antarctica. It was detected everywhere, every 90 seconds, as regular as a metronome, for *nine days*. What the HELL? 1/

Unsplash image of the Earth, mostly the nightside with a tracery of city lights on every continent.

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Luke Plunkett @lukeplunkett.com · 30/09/2026

the market for petrol cars won't slowly disappear, like we'd always thought, it'll reach a tipping point in the near future then collapse entirely

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the babahuck @tylerhuckabee.bsky.social · 16/09/2026

rip annie dillard

One of the things I know about writing is this: spend it all, shoot it, play it, lose it, all, right away, every time. Do not hoard what seems good for a later place in the book or for another book; give it, give it all, give it now. The impulse to save something good for a better place later is the signal to spend it now. Something more will arise for later, something better. These things fill from behind, from beneath, like well water. Similarly, the impulse to keep to yourself what you have learned is not only shameful, it is destructive. Anything you do not give freely and abundantly becomes lost to you. You open your safe and find ashes.

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𝔇𝔢𝔢𝔭 𝔇𝔢𝔩𝔳𝔢𝔯 ☽⛤☾ ℌ𝔬𝔴𝔩 𝔚𝔦𝔱𝔥 𝔐𝔢 @therunepony.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

Who are KVLTGAMES? Well, according to a German-only Wikipedia page... Nazis. Like literally neo-nazis who made a Turner Diaries simulator that got their previous publisher banned from Steam.

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Imirt - The Irish Game Makers Association @imirt.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Irish Games Fund - Development Fund supports up to four teams with €50,000 in funding to further development on validated concepts and prototypes that are progressing toward production and commercial release. Find out more about the IGF and how to apply below. www.imirt.ie/irish-games-...

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Irish Games Fund — Imirt

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Draknek & Friends @draknek.bsky.social · 22/09/2026

A reminder that all of our games are currently on sale on Nintendo Switch! 🎒 A Monster's Expedition 70% off 🧩 Patrick's Parabox 50% off ⬜ LOK Digital 25% off and more! www.draknek.org/nintendo

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Saltstone Studios ⚓️The Hearth and Harbour⚓️ @saltstonestudios.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

In this month's blog post, The Hearth and Harbour writer Eric Rivers talks influences and inspirations for the game! From Harvest Moon to It's a Wonderful Life, and a few things in between! saltstonestudios.com/2026/09/21/n...

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Narrative Design and Inspirations for The Hearth and Harbour

Writer and Narrative Designer Eric Rivers discusses The Hearth and Harbour’s narrative influences and inspirations – from other games, to films, literature and stage plays Any game, any…

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Chris Filip @chrisfilip.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Hey do we know if any games trade bodies actually lobbied the Arts Council about this? Am almost willing to bet I know the answer

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Megan Fox @glassbottommeg.bsky.social · 18/09/2026

Good thing we didn't build our entire country's logistics systems around cheaply available diesel fuel, right guys? ... guys?

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Sos "Buy Lazy Kickers" Sosowski @sosowski.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

If you’re not getting a % cut of the game’s sales, never agree to crunch a single minute. It just doesn’t make sense to work in your free time for some else’s profit. And anyone who tells you otherwise is a slave-driver.

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Jan Rosenow @janrosenow.bsky.social · 15/09/2026

European gas is above €82/MWh - the highest since late 2022. Hormuz remains largely shut and gas storage is at 68% going into winter. None of this started in Europe but we pay for it. The only exit is using less gas. Heat pumps, electrified industry, insulation.

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Dr. Jeevun Sandher MP @jeevunsandher.bsky.social · 14/09/2026

🎉GOOD CLIMATE NEWS🎉 The cost of solar panels has fallen by *98%* since the year 2000. Lots and lots of solar being installed around the world.

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Guy Shrubsole @guyshrubsole.bsky.social · 04/09/2026

‘Honest Bob’ Jenrick says he wants to “abolish” Natural England, and at the very least stop funding it, in the first 100 days of a putative Reform government. Reform may appear to be on the rocks currently but their plans are terrifying, mad & must be stopped. www.theguardian.com/politics/liv...

Jenrick: “Even if you can’t abolish, I don’t know, Natural England within the first 100 days, you can stop funding it, you can turn the tap off and the tap will be turned off a lot of these quangos, and that will drive savings.”

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George Monbiot @georgemonbiot.bsky.social · 19/08/2026

This is what the billionaire press and many politicians were campaigning so hard to destroy. Their freedom to drive took precedence over our children's freedom to thrive. www.theguardian.com/environment/...

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Ulez led to better lung size and function among London children, study finds

Researchers find capacity stunted by pollution restored after introduction of ultra-low emission zone

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Jacob Aron @jjaron.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

Intellectually I know this, but seeing it on a graph makes me wince www.ft.com/content/ec59...

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Better Things Are Possible @internethippo.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

"Scientists" believe life began in underwater hydrothermal vents 4 billion years ago. I believe it began at the Denny's off the interstate in Toledo Ohio in 1956. I don't make fun of their theory and yet they constantly ridicule mine. And that's what's wrong with our so-called elites

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Norwich Cycling Campaign @norwichcycling.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

When we say "Do what the Dutch do", this is the sort of thing we have in mind.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

Actually, one more - I feel like I should say this directly, so here goes. In the 90s and 00s, the groups I remember pursuing this strategy (hyperpublicize mugshots, Black crime statistics, etc) were Stormfront, the Klan, etc. Now it's the New York Times and the Telegraph. That is the story here.

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Olúfẹ́mi O. Táíwò @olufemiotaiwo.bsky.social · 16/08/2026

I've watched the right use this communication strategy (and close cousins of it) my entire life - and of course, it is much older. quick examples: "solar panels fail at night", "not all men" etc. In each case a true statement is made, yet each is a case of the bad kind of propaganda. 2/

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Chris Terry-Enescu @cjterry.bsky.social · 15/08/2026

If you're ever in Romania and vegan just ask for a Lent menu, as Orthodox lent basically means following a vegan diet

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Mayor of London, Sadiq Khan @london.gov.uk · 12/08/2026

Spot the difference. We didn't 5x the Cycleways network in London overnight. It took vision, hard work, & the conviction to invest in green infrastructure - often in the face of vocal opposition. In 2016, we had 90km of Cycleways. Now we're at 450km. That's progress. And we're not stopping there.

Graphic with the headline, “London’s cycle network is now five times larger than in 2016.” The upper map is labelled “BEFORE 2016” and shows London with a small number of bright green cycle routes concentrated around central London. The lower map is labelled “AFTER 2026” and shows London with many more bright green cycle routes extending across central and outer London.

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Doop @doop.toys · 17/07/2026

in video games the word "survival" means clearcutting a forest to build a fortress and "cozy" means starting a small business so you can eventually earn enough money to clearcut a forest and build a fortress

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Chris Filip @chrisfilip.bsky.social · 06/08/2026

Lots of thoughts about the outside positioning and the reality inside

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

On Sunday 12 July, solar power accounted for 18.8% of Britain’s generation – almost breaking the record of 19.5% set on 24 May. At peak, solar accounted for 44% of generation from 10.30am to midday that day, rising to a maximum of 15,427MW, says NESO. All the records are being broken this year.

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Josiah Mortimer @josiahmortimer.bsky.social · 03/08/2026

Solar energy supplied more power to Britain’s grid in July than any previous month on record. The figure of 14.4% of all power generated in July smashed the last monthly record of 12.4%, set only in May In July 2025, the (formerly) best year for solar generation, 9.6% of generation was from solar.

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Laki @lakitukl.bsky.social · 02/08/2026

Damn... 300% higher yields for peppers 200% for tomatoes. 65% lower water use for jalapenos. #agsky #agrivoltaics ,🌱🌞🔌..

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