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Diego M. Macall

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📘 Books |🔬 Science | ⚖️ Policy 🌐 Website: diegomacall.github.io 🌐 ORCID: orcid.org/0000-0002-9436-8740 🌐 ICABR Secretary-General: icabr.net Σ Ξ Member Turning data into stories. 👀 my graphics portfolio (GitHub) → shorturl.at/f75DB

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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 6h
Always invited to engage in thoughtful discussion, please! I meant in the foreing policy realm. I think no country goes without internal blunders. And your point is very fair, I was no aware of that.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 23h
Do Germany and France want to cooperate? The fighter jet failed and now so has the Tank project.... www.politico.eu/article/fren...
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French top general acknowledges joint tank program with Germany has failed
Major industrial program was dogged by years of delays, industrial disputes and political tensions.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 23h
Whatever one may think of the Chinese government, they are thoughtful planners that don't engage in fruitless, pointless, strategic blunders of their own making... youtu.be/1LqFXNYHc9Y?...
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China Unveils a 25 Trillion-Yuan Infrastructure Plan
YouTube video by Bloomberg Television
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
In WW3, messages are sent to enemies and "allies" alike. youtu.be/CMPUAVKKK9k?...
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France's missile test draws fire from Moscow | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I agree with you that its bonkers. Yet...here we are.... 🤷🏻‍♂️
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I don't say this to be witty or just to make snarky comment. The public stopped caring, if they ever did, a while ago. With everything going on in the world, climate change isn't a top 5 issue on anyone's agenda anymore.
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Prof Lisa Schipper 🌍🍉💪 @lisaschipper.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I’m not sure if it’s clear to the public that most policymakers and scientists have left 1,5C behind and are planning for warming that is closer to 3C. That is a major difference.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I am learning how the world energy markets work because with everything going on, I would have assumed we'd be at USD $150 a barrel and we are nowhere near that. Given this strange market, I am sure this wont affect prices
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
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Lithuania: Lawmakers approve plan to remove a ban on hosting nuclear weapons | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Any responsible country is arming itself youtube.com/shorts/WEI0z...
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‘Today We Are Stronger’: Macron After France’s Nuclear-Capable Missile Test | N18G
YouTube video by CNBC-TV18
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Politicians in the West are largely there to lie to their constituents. They say things to make people feel good without ever solving anything in any meaningful way. The current American president can't even do that. www.youtube.com/watch?v=Elm7...
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Pres. Trump suggests letting Iran ‘take out’ Los Angeles and San Diego at campaign event
YouTube video by ABC7
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Prof Lisa Schipper 🌍🍉💪 @lisaschipper.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
Debra Roberts presents the findings from the Overshoot report that was released in early September (I saw NO news coverage of it at all). We are basically looking at a 1,8-1,9c world *if we are lucky*
A speaker in front of three screens in a plenary hall.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 06/10/2026
I just saw that. Awful. Typical in French protests, someone always gets hurt. Tragic.
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Emjay 🧑‍🎤 On The Move 🏊‍♀️ 😷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇪🇺 🌐 @emjayfamyfuerza.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
You are very welcome 😊. I do not know why so many people act in this way, but we all need kindness in our lives so when we do not act like them we will inspire someone else to open their hearts a little bit more again and to spread that further. Life is way too short and precious to be unkind.🌷
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Thank you for those thoughtful and kind words! Same to you! keep being awesome, we'll run into like minded people at some point!
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
I've done that and then gotten nothing. A few times, people looked back at me scared or in disgust. You just stop doing it because it's just not something most people want... Let me get ahead of a potential answer, how could i possibly know if someone would be friendly back to me? So I just avoid
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Yes, students looting. Again, the videos are there. I'm not saying all student did this. But the damage was done. Who pays? French tax payers. My PhD is environmental science. We missed the chance to do anything meaningful on climate change. Adaptation is now the only credible thing to do
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Europe in general are welfare countries. And that's great. Unfortunately, the world economic situation has drastically changed and changing by the day in climate and geopolitical terms. These "children" need to be prepared for an the ruthless reality we are marching towards
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
Maybe its a cultural thing. I don't see these issues in Japan, South Korea, Singapore, Taiwan or China. All of these countries are, or have companies at the cutting edge of science, technology and financial services. Western countries have grown too complacent
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
My point was that sure what the students in France is understandable. The damage they have cause, and the looting is not excussable. The videos are all over the internet, they are not fake. The damage will cost money which is a cost to everyone at a time when simultaneous crises are unfolding
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
During WW2 high school students were drafted. We are in the early stages ww3 and dealing with the unfolding consequences of climate change. Students didnt cause any of this, but they are living and will live through this. Its time for more responsibility. Just my thoughts Graham
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The problem with these protests is that's its always demanding, which is their right. What are they going to give? Will they volunteer in their communities? Will they improve their math scores? Will they go plant trees? The west is in bad shape, it has to be give and take not only take.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
At this point, all news agencies are just propaganda. BBC is a government news outlet so I take what it says with extreme caution Nonetheless, the damage to the schools is real, the disruption today in France is real. I sympathize with the students, but what will they give? Will they improve?
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
The civilized world. Those 24 schools that were burned down, taxes will have to be diverted to rebuild. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Up to 500 schools close in France over student protests
Lessons will be "totally or partly suspended" in some high schools after clashes between riot police and student protesters, France's education minister says.
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David Blanchflower BSc @davidbflower.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
The Pleiades and Andromeda Galaxy from last night. 3 October 2026. 🔭 🧪 🎨 #astrophotography #SciArt #photography #StormHour #ThePhotoHour
The Pleiades star cluster. The Andromeda galaxy at centre with galaxy M110 above. Many star dots.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Think you understand where the lines are drawn in WW3 (at very least the build up to it)? Think again. www.bbc.com/news/article...
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Why Canada is preparing for a (longshot) US invasion
Prime Minister Mark Carney has said the military is running scenarios in the unlikely case the US invades Canada.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Faith in God. Faith in Democracy. We'll keep talking, and again, I sincerely hope you turn out to be right!
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
What i dont see in the west is a cohesive strategic direction. The rhetoric rarely matches actions. Many examples in France, Germany, UK, the US government doesn't know what it wants or how to do it. Climate change is making everything worse. Very uncertain times we live in
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
You mean China? They have been rather quiet on everything, which is smart, let everyone else exhaust their resources potentially destroy themselves, then come in and reorder everything. A weak economy, a weak army, if attacked by NATO, I just don't see them not striking. I hope you're right!
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I am against any use of these weapons. I am not sure like you Russia wouldn't use these weapons. I'm just not. The Russian army has turned out to be weaker than I thought and faced with an overwhelming response, what other options would be available to the Kremilin?
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
I am going to very clear. I am not on the Russian side. Can anyone guarantee it's a 0% chance they don't use these weapons? No. Can anyone guarantee these weapons won't be used in the middle east in the near future. No. At this point, it seems we are just waiting to see where they are used 1st.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 02/10/2026
Another solid step towards what seems the inevitable youtu.be/rSiZyYm_jD8?...
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Russia warns NATO of a possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad exclave is cut off | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 01/10/2026
This French government just cannot complete an international deal, failure across the board.... Britain and France Give Up Landmark Migrant Agreement - The New York Times share.google/RY9m1mjYq6Rj... France Germany jet deal "dead" www.politico.eu/article/fran...
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Britain and France Give Up Landmark Migrant Agreement
The French government soured on a reciprocal deal that allowed the British authorities to return some migrants who crossed the English Channel illegally in small boats.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Unfortunately, i agree! Talk soon!
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
All the signs are there and increasing in frequency. I hope you're good! And we'll keep talking and informing ourselves of this depressing turn of events! www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/9/...
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Russia warns NATO of possible nuclear response if Kaliningrad is cut off
Moscow claims that NATO is preparing an air and naval blockade in the Baltic Sea.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I understand. Maybe you could make the course and sell it on your own or through a platform like Coursa, then the whole world could benefit!
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
I'm of the idea that we're already in WW3... That's all I got. People think I fearmonger. The Germans are getting ready, read the BBC, the UK government is telling people to stock up on food... Depressing
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
Budgets are tight and tightening every where!
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 30/09/2026
The new normal (not my words, watch the video ) youtube.com/shorts/YVJgo...
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German army practices emergency drill | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Best i can do is 3.5 billion, what can we expect for that?
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
What its come to substack.com/@climatecasi...
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Prof. Eliot Jacobson (@climatecasino)
Your 'bonus moment of doom' for today ~ Sign it! "Climate change, biodiversity loss, land and freshwater degradation, pollution, and unsustainable production and consumption are destabilizing the Ear...
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
My thoughts on where we stand with sustainability and climate change. macallonfood.substack.com/p/the-first-...
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The First Global Sustainability Push Failed
The age of climate enthusiasm is over.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
"Dr. Marvel is one of more than 10,000 workers with doctorates in science and related fields who have left or been fired from federal agencies since last year." There will be very negative consequences for generations for this decision. www.nytimes.com/live/2026/09...
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Climate Forward Highlights: Energy Secretary Dismisses Idea of Diesel Export Ban
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
La verdad que parte el alma ese caso...
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
📣🚨Vitamins and amino acids keep people and livestock healthy 🧬🐄 But what happens when their production becomes concentrated in one country? 🌍 A nutrition issue quickly becomes a food-security issue ⚠️ I explore this growing vulnerability here: 🔗 tinyurl.com/58n5eaec #Nutrition #Geopolitics
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Vitamin and Amino Acid Supply: A Preliminary Inquiry
What happens when the nutrients behind global food security depend on a fragile supply chain?
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
This is where capitalism fails. These are human beings, they have roots in the town and an identity tied to their job. Unfortunately, i don't have an answer other than keep competition out of Germany through tariffs which net are not good. Thoughts? youtu.be/sl76Hrv1JI0?...
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Massive job cuts at Volkswagen? | DW News
YouTube video by DW News
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Emjay 🧑‍🎤 On The Move 🏊‍♀️ 😷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇪🇺 🌐 @emjayfamyfuerza.bsky.social · 11/09/2026
May you be proud of the work that you do the person you are and the difference you make ❤️ When you have kept your humanity and the need to be there for others in a kind and compassionate way A smile and being nice is totally free,it only cost personal energy which will be rewarded with an innersmile
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Emjay 🧑‍🎤 On The Move 🏊‍♀️ 😷🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 🇪🇺 🌐 @emjayfamyfuerza.bsky.social · 08/09/2026
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
The UK government is suggesting to its citizens that they stock up on long lasting food items. If people still laugh or think its fear mongering, I don't know what to say...all the signs are there and increasing in frequency and intensity share.google/WGW17XNPPH8X...
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What food items should you stock up on in case of an emergency?
Extreme weather may be changing the way we need to shop, with the UK government urging people to stock up on canned goods.
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Diego M. Macall @diegommacall.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Interesting. I guess sanctions aren't necessary anymore. There has been fundamental change now. Source: Reuters share.google/lcPzkFDWBILu...
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Venezuela leader Rodriguez signs agreement with French Oil Company Total Energies
Venezuela Interim President Delcy ​Rodriguez on Saturday ‌signed a memorandum of understanding ​with French oil ​and gas company ⁠Total Energies, according ​to local media.
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