Breaking Down: Collapse

3 brand new reports highlight the various ways that superbugs are proliferating around the world. Are we heading into a post-antibiotic world?The Cost of War We Aren’t Talking About: Superbugs • The Austin ChronicleDrought could fuel the rise of antibiotic-resistant superbugs as climate change worsens, new research suggests | Live ScienceEXPERT REACTION: Soils exposed to glyphosate might also be harbouring hospital superbugs - ScimexPipeline of new drugs to fight superbugs is ‘worryingly thin’, experts warn | Pharmaceuticals industry | The GuardianToxic herbicides: Map showing how high use is by statePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources:Judge Ends Asylum Claims for Liam Ramos and His FamilyStephen Miller is pushing states to stop educating undocumented children | The IndependentTom Homan confirms ICE to be at airports starting Monday - POLITICOBushehr nuclear plant hit again as Pentagon deploys 82nd Airborne — Day 25 of Iran war escalatesChris Murphy accuses Trump administration of insider tradingTrump says he's 'glad' Robert Mueller is dead | Advocate.comTrump has damaged democracy at remarkable speed, reports find : NPRDonald Trump links shutdown end to SAVE America Act passageTrump casts mail ballot in Florida even as he calls the method 'cheating'US Supreme Court conservatives lean toward Republican bid to limit mail-in voting | ReutersGeorgia woman charged with murder after police say she took pills to induce abortion | Georgia | The GuardianA page out of ‘The Handmaid's Tale’: Ohio Republicans propose bill to track all pregnanciesWe have 5 articles of impeachment for AG Bondi: defying a subpoena for the full & unredacted Epstein files, violating the Epstein Files Transparency Act, weaponizing the DOJ for President Trump, consistently defying Court Orders (herself & DOJ), and perjuring herself to Congress. - Rep. Summer Lee : r/lawAll of DOGE’s work could be undone as lawsuit against Musk proceeds - Ars TechnicaThree Tennessee teenagers are suing Elon Musk's xAI for creating sexually explicit images of them | FortuneWashington state bans all law enforcement - including ICE agents - from wearing masks while on duty | The IndependentFired FBI agents who worked on Trump 2020 election probe sue for wrongful termination - CBS NewsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Anthropogenic mass is overtaking natural biomass. Such hubris from humanity leads to collapse. In this episode we discuss recent findings in pharmaceutical waste and how it hurts local aquatic ecosystems.Global human-made mass exceeds all living biomass | NatureThe Hidden Environmental Impact of Pharmaceutical WasteAntibiotics found in rivers raise new concerns about water safety - Earth.comPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new $1billion disaster in the US unfolds thanks to climate change, and the WMO's report on the State of the Climate goes into detail on the growing energy imbalance.Thousands urged to evacuate as Hawaii flooding anticipated to cause widespread damage | CBC NewsEarth’s climate swings increasingly out of balanceEarth being ‘pushed beyond its limits’ as energy imbalance reaches record high | Oceans | The GuardianPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It's been a while since we broached the topic of H5N1. Let's talk about its status, and the ways it effects the world beyond just the fear of impending human to human transmission.H5N1 in marine mammals is spreading: Research tallies over 50,000 seals and sea lions killed along South America's coastMore animals die from H5N1 avian flu at Ano Nuevo State Park in California | CIDRAPHong Kong bans poultry imports from five nations after fresh H5N1 alertsPhilippines halts poultry imports from Indiana over H5N1 outbreakBird flu rampant among black vultures: Study points to year-round H5N1 circulationGovt makes registration mandatory for all poultry farms across country amid H5N1 spread - Healthcare News | The Financial ExpressA(H5) Bird Flu: Current Situation | Bird Flu | CDCPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This weeks heat dome in the US West would be virtually impossible without climate change, according to scientists. What does it mean for the rest of the summer, when you factor in a potentially Super El Nino, catastrophically dry conditions in some areas, and other destabilizing conditions?The US is on the verge of an all-time heat record for March | CNNHeatwave scorching US west ‘virtually impossible’ without climate crisis, say scientists | US weather | The GuardianThere’s No Way the West Will Have a Normal Summer - The AtlanticGet Ready for a Year of Chaotic Weather in the US | WIREDPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources:Red Flag Alert - Anti-Trans Genocide in the USA - #3 | Lemkin InstituteU.S. court allows state bans on gender-affirming care for adults in unprecedented ruling | Advocate.comAnti-ICE protesters accused of being part of antifa found guilty of support for terrorism in Texas | US news | The GuardianICE Accused Of Detaining 14-Year-Old Girl In Massachusetts As 'Bait' To Snare Her Father — Judge Orders Her Immediate Return | IBTimes UKTrump Melts Down at Supreme Court Justices in Unhinged Truth Social RampageFederal judge blocks RFK Jr.'s childhood vaccine cuts, says he likely broke the law | FortuneJudge permanently blocks Ten Commandments displays at several Arkansas school districtsHegseth Vows Lethal Day in Iran as Air War Intensifies - The New York TimesTrump faces impeachment calls after massive TikTok deal fee revealedTrump Presidential Library Fund Paid by Companies He Sued Has Dissolved With No Public Accounting, Lawmakers Allege | IBTimes UKIn latest blunder, Trump DOJ spent months emailing the wrong address demanding Oklahoma’s voter rolls - Democracy DocketDemocrats Formally Request an Investigation Into Kristi Noem’s Lies | The New RepublicPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The rate of climate news and research should be alarming... are you as desensitized to it as I am?US weather to go nuts with blizzard, polar vortex, heat dome, atmospheric river all at onceThe most extreme March heatwave in US history is coming : r/collapseStripped of life: the deadly South Australian algal bloom is still spreading one year on | Marine life | The GuardianMangrove waters are losing oxygen, putting fish nurseries at risk - Earth.comExperts warn of ‘dramatic development’ as all but two of Austria’s 96 glaciers have retreated | The IndependentPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

We talk often of the effects of CO2 on our atmosphere and climate, but what about its effect on our bodies? New research shines the light.Carbon dioxide overload, detected in human blood, suggests a potentially toxic atmosphere within 50 years | Air Quality, Atmosphere & Health | Springer Nature LinkShort-term exposure to indoor carbon dioxide and cognitive task performance: A systematic review and meta-analysis - ScienceDirectAtmospheric CO2 Getting So High That It's Weakening Human SkeletonsCarbon dioxide emissions and change in prevalence of obesity and diabetes in the United States: An ecological study - ScienceDirectRising carbon dioxide levels now detected in human bloodPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A discussion on the various effects of the closure of the Strait of Hormuz. I feel this is our last year : r/collapseOn the Brink in Hormuz: Iran War and the Global OrderThe Global Costs of Instability in the Strait of HormuzFertilizer isn't getting through the Straight of Hormuz, which could lead to a global food crisis. | Carnegie Endowment for International Peace‘A big burden for farmers’: Gulf shipping crisis threatens food price shock | Supply chain crisis | The GuardianEnvironmental Consequences Few Outlets Are Discussing : r/collapsePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some anecdotal experiences regarding the increasing anti-intellectualism in the age of collapse. So many Americans minds are completely rotted. : r/collapseWith how insanely warm and dry this winter has been, have you seen people changing their perspectives on climate change? : r/collapsePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources:Banning Islam, deporting Muslims discussed at Fort Worth church after primary elections | Fort Worth Report"Political suicide": Idaho Republicans vote no on overturning same-sex marriage - LGBTQ NationTrump administration threatens eminent domain to seize warehouses for ICE detentionKids Online Safety Act: New Protections and Parental Controls. (119_HR_7757)SAVE Plan Blocked: Student-Loan Borrowers Kicked Off in Court Reversal - Business InsiderKash Patel gutted FBI counterintelligence team tasked with tracking Iranian threats days before US strikes, sources say | CNN PoliticsPete Hegseth evades question on whether U.S. is at "war" with Iran: "The lawyers will debate all of these things. We have great lawyers, and we'll make sure it's all buttoned up...call it what you want." : r/lawDonald Trump threatens to veto all bills until SAVE Act passes SenateDonald Trump tells House Republicans: SAVE America Act will ‘guarantee the midterms’Trump won't say if he'll send armed agents to the polls. So Dems are suing to find out - Democracy DocketKristi Noem battered over $143M in no-bid contracts to operative-tied biz that doesn’t have a HQ or even website | The IndependentTrump sets off GOP shockwave by contradicting testimony Noem made under penalty of perjury - Alternet.orgDOGE Lead in deposition details how he emailed documents to his personal device to then send with Signal using auto delete : r/lawDOGE staffer responsible for flagging grants for ‘DEI’ struggles to define DEI : r/lawDOGE member took Social Security data on a thumb drive, whistleblower alleges - The Washington PostPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we discuss yet another war, waged by the US and Israel against Iran. The war is destabilizing conditions in the Middle East and threatens economic catastrophe throughout the rest of the world. The latest: Iran’s president says nation 'will not bow' to pressure from US and IsraelTehran indicates Khamenei's son will be named supreme leader as Israel expands Iran strikesIran war's targets widen into civilian infrastructure and Saudi Arabia reports first deathsIran Says Can Fight Intense War For 6 Months As Israel, US Step Up StrikesTrump’s demands for ending Iran war shift as US military works through its target listQatar warns that oil could double to $150 a barrel and 'bring down the economies of the world' | This is MoneyStrait of Hormuz Shutdown : r/collapsePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Researchers stumbled upon the discovery of a glacier collapse in East Antarctica, which was determined to be the fastest glacial collapse every recorded. It spells trouble for other (larger) glaciers in similar situations. Antarctica just saw the fastest glacier collapse ever recorded | ScienceDailyPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One of the things I fear most about collapse is that there's so much we don't understand, and that inevitably means there will be consequences we can't predict. Today I go through a couple of recent findings that weren't necessarily expected by the scientific community, and therefore not accounted for in climate models.Antarctic warming is altering atmospheric stability: New evidence from the 1950s to the presentVolcanism-induced collapse and recovery of the Atlantic meridional overturning circulation under glacial conditions | Science AdvancesReduced Vegetation Uptake During the Extreme 2023 Drought Turns the Amazon Into a Weak Carbon Source - Botía - 2026 - AGU Advances - Wiley Online LibraryBrazil’s growing water crisisPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some new research has come out showing that for every .1C rise in temperature, there's a 7.2% loss in marine life.Chronic ocean heating fuels ‘staggering’ loss of marine life, study finds | Marine life | The GuardianLong-term warming reduces fish biomass, but heatwaves shift it | Nature Ecology & EvolutionClimate ReanalyzerScientists Thought Antarctic Ice Melt Helped Fight Climate Change. It Doesn’tPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Homeowners are faced with continually less options - and even when new options are presented, they're often trapsHome Foreclosures Surge 38% in a Year: The U.S. Housing Market on the BrinkWhy This Tiny Apartment is Taking Over American Cities : r/collapseTrump pauses 50-year mortgage plan, drafts 401(k) down payment accessPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Odds have risen sharply for a breach of the minimum power pool level as soon as July (worst case) and December (most probable) of this year. On top of that, it's been revealed that structural limitations to the dam itself might mean that MPP is the lowest level at which any water can be reliably delivered downstream.The coming failure of Glen Canyon Dam - High Country NewsNo deal forces Colorado River crisis to continue | Western Colorado | gjsentinel.comThe Colorado River rift abides - High Country NewsLake Powell forecast plummets toward critical lows, study saysBig Decisions Loom for a Rapidly Shrinking Lake Powell - Circle of BluePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New research indicates that several tipping points may be officially crossed before we technically hit 1.5C. The paper also researched the impacts of duration above a benchmark vs highest temperature peak.Global warming must peak below 2°C to limit tipping point risks - University of Exeter NewsThe implications of overshooting 1.5 °C on Earth system tipping elements—a review - IOPsciencePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

It seems that collapse is a weight, slowing pressing down making life harder for the every-day person. Home owners struggle as insurance premiums rise more than 50 per cent in five years - ABC NewsJob Searches Lengthen, Savings Dwindle for Americans - Business InsiderSocial Security trust fund could run dry earlier than expected, analysis finds - CBS NewsCalifornia's Housing Crisis Has Turned RVs Into Rental Properties : r/collapseOil majors profit $467bn since Russia’s Ukraine invasion | Global WitnessMaxing out your 401(k) or pouring money into index funds makes you complicit in the problem — you're literally funding the endless, exponential-growth doomsday machine of modern capitalism. : r/collapsePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources:In an extraordinary and illegal move, Trump says he's transferring 10 billion dollars from the US government to his "Board of Peace," which he chairs and can therefore use the funds as he wishes : r/lawTurns Out There Was Voter Fraud in Georgia—by Elon Musk | The New RepublicTrump: "The Supreme Court has given me the unquestioned right to ... destroy foreign countries." Oh? Is that correct? : r/lawCan they actually do this? JD Vance: "We're announcing today that we have decided to temporarily halt certain amounts of Medicaid funding that is going to the state of Minnesota in order to ensure that the state of Minnesota takes its obligations seriously to be good stewards of the American people' : r/lawFormer ICE instructor testifies agents were trained to discard constitutional rights : r/lawMusk's xAI, Pentagon reach deal to use Grok in classified systemsPentagon pressures Anthropic on AI accessDOJ Withheld Epstein Files Including Allegations That Trump Sexually Abused a Minor: ReportThe Epstein files arrest of former ‘Prince’ Andrew makes Trump’s Justice Department look pathetic | The IndependentTrump responds to question about Prince Andrew’s arrest: ‘I’m the expert… I’ve been totally exonerated.’ : r/lawSupreme Court rules that Trump’s sweeping emergency tariffs are illegal | CNN PoliticsPresident Trump imposes a 10% global tariff under Section 122 and says all existing tariffs will remain in place, despite the recent Supreme Court ruling. : r/lawFedEx sues Trump administration for tariff refunds after rulingPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

One area of collapse I find very intriguing is humanity's response. How do regular people react, and what do those in power do? Here are a few examples from news this week.Activist group Extinction Rebellion says it is under FBI investigation | Climate Crisis News | Al JazeeraSwitzerland Will Vote on 10-Million Population Cap Proposal in June - BloombergMunich Security Conference 2026: Macron says Europe 'must act proudly, not be vilified'Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A recent cold snap in Florida did ~$1 billion in damage to agriculture. This is likely just the beginning of many such events, and could lead to widespread food insecurity and other catabolic collapse consequences.Florida nurseries face millions in losses from devastating freeze damageFlorida suspends farm inspections after freeze and drought losses'It's still early': South Florida farmers assess crop damage after hard freezeDamage to Florida's crops could top $1 billion due to freezePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Scientists are growing more concerned about the rise of privately funded geoengineering startups. The space is severely underregulated and may just lead us to a "Don't Look Up" situation. Why scientists warn of privately funded geoengineeringPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A quick update on the Kessler Syndrome, based on new research showing how long it would take for a catastrophic collision to occur if communications were cut. Low-Earth orbit is just 2.8 days from disaster | ScienceDailyPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources:Alex Pretti Died Defending an EMT. ICE Wouldn’t Let Her Treat Him. | The New RepublicCourts have ruled 4,400 times that ICE jailed people illegally. It hasn’t stopped. | ReutersKristi Noem Left Humiliated After ICE Director Admits Agents She Defended Lied Under Oath | IBTimes UKWave of Arrests Hits ICE Officers Following Rising Claims of Sexual Abuse, Domestic Violence and Misconduct | IBTimes UKTrump: ‘There will be Voter I.D. for the Midterm Elections, whether approved by Congress or not!’ - Democracy DocketAlmost a billion dollars in pro bono deals between the Trump Administration and these Big Law firms, yet nobody's seen these deals in writing. The word “bribery” has come up several times, so I sent a letter to the Chairs of these law firms, asking them to actually show their work. - Katie Phang : r/lawFBI 'unlawfully withheld' tapes of Tom Homan's 'potentially corrupt actions' after bag of cash probe 'absurdly' ended, lawsuit alleges | Law & CrimeReddit, Meta, and Google Voluntarily Gave DHS Info of Anti-ICE Users, Report SaysFury as it emerges DOJ are tracking search history of lawmakers viewing unredacted Epstein files | Irish StarEpstein was invited to gatherings with a dozen members of Congress years after his initial arrest, documents reveal | The IndependentRo Khanna, on eve of Munich Security Conference, calls on world leaders to hold Epstein associates in their own governments accountable : r/lawSultan Ahmed Bin Sulayem—”Close Personal Friend” Of Epstein— Resigns As CEO Of DP WorldWhite House Scrambles to Rein in Felon Donald Trump’s Presidential PardonsRepublican Joins With Dems on Constitutional Amendment to Give Congress Power to Reject Trump PardonsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Economic doomsday has been preached week in and week out for decades. A broken clock is wrong twice a day - but are we actually on the edge of economic disaster this time?US debt forecast to hit $64T in a decade as Trump policies widen deficit - POLITICOUS job cuts surge to highest January total since 2009 : r/economicCollapseTrump Is Reverse Engineering The Great RecessionPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Many say (and I tend to agree) that the only way to stop the current descent into fascism is for an effective general strike. Is it possible to carry such a strike out in the US?Non-participation as a strategy for social change : r/collapseWhat actually happens if everyone just… stops participating? : r/collapsePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Meta jumps further into the AI surveillance bandwagon, trying to release facial recognition into their meta glasses under the radar.Meta reportedly wants to add face recognition to smart glasses while privacy advocates are distracted | The VergePalantir CEO defends surveillance tech as US government contracts boost sales | ReutersRing cancels its partnership with Flock Safety after surveillance backlash | The VergePlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

James Hansen has come out with a new blog highlighting research that shows we'll likely officially hit 2c, in the long term, towards the mid/end 2030's, and in the short term in the early 2030's. We will likely hit 3c in the 2050's or 60's. Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources:Why the Tulsi Gabbard election raid is scarier than initially thought.GOP fast tracks monster voter suppression bill that could disenfranchise millions by requiring proof of citizenship at polls - Democracy DocketDemocrats sound alarm about possible voter intimidation in midterms - POLITICOIntelligence director Tulsi Gabbard’s office obtained and tested voting machines in Puerto Rico | CNN PoliticsFull video of today when Ro Khanna revealed Epstein associate's names on the floor of the US House of Representatives, protected by the Speech and Debate Clause : r/lawPam Bondi hearing devolves into shouting matches with Democrats over Epstein and DOJ prosecutionsGhislaine Maxwell’s refusal to answer questions before Congress draws criticism: ‘Who is she protecting?’ | Ghislaine Maxwell | The GuardianLess than 14% of those ICE arrested had violent criminal records, data showICE Ramps Up Targeting of Minneapolis Legal ObserversTrump administration declines judge’s request to return college student who was deported over Thanksgiving break - ABC NewsElon Musk Will Be Deposed Over What He Did With DOGE | The New RepublicGrand jury declines criminal charges against 6 Democrats who urged military to reject illegal orders - CBS NewsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A few updates on geo-politics, including surprising casualty numbers in Russia/Ukraine, and the fate of the UN.260127_Jones_War_Ukraine.pdf (PDF)UN risks 'imminent financial collapse', secretary general warnsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New studies show that huge numbers of American's want to move, and climate concerns are a huge reason for it.Nearly half of American homeowners want to relocate in 2026 because of extreme weather and other climate concerns | The IndependentMillennials are giving up the thought of ever buying a house and experts estimate fewer will become homeowners | The IndependentPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Leaked internal memos show the DHS believes they have found "Antifa's Leader", and they are building lists of civilians at protests.Feds Identify Leader of AntifaPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As the Great Salt Lake in Utah continues to dry up, it's creating toxic dust clouds that are poisoning nearby communities. Will Utah suffer the same result as Lake Owens?Will the western United States will be totally on fire this summer? : r/collapseToxic Dust Hot Spots – College of ScienceConfronting Great Salt Lake’s dust dilemmas – Utah Division of Water ResourcesTracking the Great Salt Lake Dust exposureOfficials concerned by possible dust plumes from exposed lakebed from Great Salt LakeGreat Salt Lake Water LevelPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sources:Trump: ‘We should take over the voting’ - Democracy DocketSteve Bannon says ICE will ‘surround the polls’ as Trump doubles down on taking over elections - Democracy DocketTrump Sues IRS, Treasury for $10 Billion Over Tax-Return Leaks - BloombergAddressing Threats to the United States by the Government of Cuba – The White HouseKash Patel Sets Off Diplomatic Incident With FBI Operation in Mexico | The New RepublicFormer CNN anchor Don Lemon appears in court after being arrested over protest at Minnesota church service - CBS NewsGeorgia Fort, independent journalist,VP of Minnesota NABJ chapter,was also arrested by federal agents.She filmed her arrest and stated: “I don’t feel like I have my First Amendment right as a member of the press because now federal agents are at my door arresting me for filming the church protest.” : r/lawICE Agents Allegedly 'Stealing' During Arrests After Being Seen Wearing a Detainee's Gold Bracelet | IBTimes UKTexas governor calls for investigation into student-led protests against ICE | KXAN AustinTrump’s New “Prison Camp” Threat Unleashes Fury Even in MAGA Country | The New RepublicICE plans to build mega warehouses for immigration detention spark growing concernLAPD chief McDonnell response to why he will not enforce the law banning ICE agents from wearing masks : r/lawThis is ICE agents coming into a Privately owned building and when a Elected City Council member asks them why they are there & if they have a warrant he says that they don’t need one & to stop wasting his time! He’s basically saying that they can do whatever they want to! : r/ProgressiveHQWarrantless entry by ICE agents in West Valley City, UT (1/30/2026) : r/lawTrump ‘compromised by Israel’, new Epstein files claim - CanaryRep. Lieu says Epstein files have allegations of Trump raping & threatening to kill children and says that Todd Blanche got the law wrong by saying it's not a crime to party with Epstein. DOJ also violated the privacy of the victims by releasing unredacted nude photos of them. : r/lawTrump’s ICE occupation of Minneapolis broke the Justice Department | VoxSupreme Court rejects GOP, Trump request to block CA congressional mapJudge appears likely to side with Mark Kelly in case challenging Pentagon’s efforts to punish him over ‘illegal orders’ video | CNN PoliticsJudge quotes Bible and Thomas Jefferson as he orders release of 5-year-old and father detained by ICE | The IndependentChicago Mayor just signed an executive order to hold ICE agents criminally liable for their unlawful behavior in preparation for Spring raids : r/lawPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Some interesting new research highlights the dangers of continued plastic production.Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode I take a look at an annual assessment done by actuaries on the future death toll of climate change induced collapse (spoiler alert, the number starts with a "B").Joshua trees are flowering in the Calif. desert. That’s bad news.planetary-solvency-finding-our-balance-with-nature.pdfPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

South Australia has had multiple days at 50c+, and 5 days at 49c+. That's... pretty hot. Meteorologists are experiencing an increase in violent hate speech, and fires continue raging in Patagonia.Australia records consecutive 50C (122F) days : r/collapseHeat records tumble in Victoria as authorities warn against complacency amid significant blazes | Bushfires | The GuardianSpain’s meteorologists subjected to ‘alarming’ rise in hate speech, minister warns | Spain | The Guardian‘The land will be left as ashes’: why Patagonia’s wildfires are almost impossible to stop | Argentina | The GuardianDeadly Chile fires trigger state of catastrophe in Ñuble and Biobío regionsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Research continues to show that there are long term effects of Covid 19 infections, especially as you get it more than once.You are probably getting brain damage from all those COVID infections.Is Covid-19 to blame for the post-pandemic surge in doctor visits?Rain, not snow: Extraordinary warmth leaves mountains less snowy across the WestPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Here ya go:Documents Prove The Trump Administration Arrested Students for Criticizing Israel – Mother JonesSen Rand Paul: What if a foreign country indicts our president for violating a foreign law? Should we extradite our president? Or should we be okay if they come in and get him by force? Chris Murphy: Donald Trump's immigration move a bid for 2026 election controlWalz responds to AG Pam Bondi making several demands: “I would just give a pro tip to the AG. There's 2 million documents in the Epstein files we're still waiting on. Go ahead and work on those.”Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer): "What’s happening in Minnesota is appalling—and unacceptable in any American city. Democrats sought common sense reforms in the Department of Homeland Security spending bill, but because of Republicans’ refusal to stand up to President Trump, the DHS bill is woefully inadequate to rein in the abuses of ICE. I will vote no. Senate Democrats will not provide the votes to proceed to the appropriations bill if the DHS funding bill is included." | XCancelMinnesota National Guard arriving in Minneapolis!! :Kash Patel says the FBI is investigating Signal chats of Minnesotans tracking ICENew video of 1/24 ICE shooting shows victim had both hands on the ground when shot ICE Accused of Sexually Torturing Migrants at Former WWII Camp Fort Bliss, Among 80+ Reported Violations | IBTimes UKScreaming and sobbing can be heard from outside the ICE children's detention center in Dilley, TX Leaked footage from an ICE Black Site inside of 31 Hopkins Plaza, Baltimore, MD. More then 50 people in rooms with no beds or bathrooms, people laying on filthy floors, guard beatings and people with legal status being illegally held (1/25/26)He is basically saying if we call ICE names, there will be 'consequences' as we saw yesterday, aka we die, how is this legal?Trump: "With that being said, you can't have guns. You can't walk in with guns. You just can't. You can't walk in with guns. You can't do that. But it's just a very unfortunate incident."ICE agents boxing in and threatening Italian journalists in Minneapolis Agentes de ICE habrían intentado entrar al Consulado de Ecuador en Mineápolis, foco de redadas contra migrantes en Estados UnidosGreg Bovino Loses His Job - The AtlanticMinnesota judge summons ICE leader to court, threatens contempt sanctions - POLITICOLiam Conejo Ramos, 5-year-old detained by ICE in viral moment, is now sick and asking for his mom in detention center | The IndependentPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Looking at an example of the oceans behaving in ways they shouldn't as a response to climate change. For the First Time in 40 Years, Panama’s Deep Waters Did Not Rise and the Ocean System May Be Collapsing - Newsroom PanamaUpwelling Failure | Smithsonian Tropical Research InstituteWitness in real time the "Commercial extinction" of Red King Crab... : r/collapseYeah, Trump, whatever happened to GLOBAL WARMING and those pesky little Epstein Files? : r/collapseReddit - https://preview.redd.it/yeah-trump-whatever-happened-to-global-warming-and-those-v0-jma8jbjyv4fg1.jpeg?width=960&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=0ff0117842d78efcba336de38e2675cd28c803caPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wow - 100 daily episodes already! That flew by... Anyway, research is dying.https://www.nature.com/immersive/d41586-026-00088-9/index.htmlPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The earth's albedo is declining and there are several mechanisms accelerating the process. This is perhaps a very under-talked-about tipping point that will have result in cascading failures moving forward.CERES data for Earth’s albedo came in for October 2025, and the 36-month running average for albedo is down to a record low 28.689% : r/collapsehttps://www.theguardian.com/environment/2026/jan/19/scientists-seaweed-blooms-expand-worldwide-ocean-pollutionPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This whole thing's got my head spinning...Iran and Greenland: it's absolutely insane how the climate apocalypse is driving international current affairs, and almost no news outlets will speak of it : r/collapseNorwegians told to prepare for wartime property seizuresPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Abolish ICEBrooklyn Park police chief Mark Bruley: "We're hearing people being stopped with no cause & being demanded to show paperwork to determine if they're here legally. We started hearing from our police officers the same complaints. Every one of these individuals is a person of color.” : r/lawMemo tells ICE officers they can enter homes without a warrant | AP NewsFeds Create Drone No Fly Zone That Would Stop People Filming ICEDHS claims its 'illegal' to film ICE agents, federal courts and First Amendment say otherwise - The Mirror USLawyers allege Dept. of Homeland Security is denying legal counsel to Minnesota detainees - ABC NewsSCOTUS: “Speaking Spanish” and “Looking Latino” is enough to detain : r/lawJudge orders federal agents to stop pepper spraying, retaliating against peaceful Minnesota protestersTrump threatens to use military over Minnesota anti-ICE protests | ReutersNo, ICE Agents Do Not Have “Absolute Immunity” From State Prosecution Despite What JD Vance Would Have You BelieveMayes warns Arizona's Stand Your Ground law could clash with masked ICE raids - Axios PhoenixICE says a man died in a suicide attempt. The medical examiner says it will likely be ruled a homicide - oregonlive.comLawyers for Md. woman detained 25 days by ICE want case dropped - The Washington PostTop Trump Official Says FBI Won’t Investigate Killing by ICE Agent – Mother JonesA woman left a comment on Facebook criticizing the Mayor of Miami Beach, FL. The Mayor of Miami Beach then sent the cops to her home : r/lawAssistant Chief Counsel for ICE is a Hitler lover. Not in a “omg literally hitler” sense but has a literal admiration for Hitler. : r/lawTrump DOJ Files Bonkers Motion to Keep Epstein Files SealedWaPo: DOGE employee signed an agreement to share Social Security data with the aim of overturning election results in certain states. : r/lawTrump Administration Reportedly Pushing ICC to Exempt Trump From War Crimes Prosecution | TruthoutPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A heatwave in Australia is causing a rapid increase in bush fires, which has already killed at least one and burned hundreds of structures. New research shows the oceans are warming at an accelerated rate (confirming what we already knew). 'Hectic' bushfires threaten rural towns in Australian heat waveCombining Modern and Paleoceanographic Perspectives on Ocean Heat Uptake | Annual Reviews‘Profound impacts’: record ocean heat is intensifying climate disasters, data shows | Oceans | The GuardianPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The government continues to release concerning data on the climate and infrastructure but gaslight us into what is or isn't causing it. NASA reports record heat but omits reference to climate changeDepartment of Energy Releases Report on Evaluating U.S. Grid Reliability and Security | Department of EnergyPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is escalation inevitable - and where will it lead?Please join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

See sources below:US justice department has released less than 1% of Epstein files, filing reveals | Jeffrey Epstein | The GuardianJustice Department Opens Criminal Probe Into Jerome Powell — Powell Responds. : r/lawQ: Do you see any checks on your power on the world stage? Is there anything that could stop you? Trump: Yeah there's one thing, my own morality, my own mind. It's the only thing that can stop me. Q: Not international law? Trump: I don't need international law. : r/lawCop Used Flock to Wrongfully Accuse a Woman Then Refused to Look at Evidence That Exonerated Her, Body Camera ShowsTop DOJ Officials Resign After Being Cut Off From Renee Good Killing Probe | Common DreamsJD Vance on ICE agent who killed US citizen : “He is protected by absolute immunity. He was doing his job.” : r/lawPlease dissect the legality in this statement : r/lawgov.uscourts.mnd.230268.1.0.pdfAnti-Trump US reporter says she was offered job at ICE after ‘minimal vetting’ | ICE (US Immigration and Customs Enforcement) | The GuardianUS military action in Iran may begin within 24 hours | The Jerusalem PostTrump Orders Top Army Officials to ‘Draw Up Plan’ to Invade Greenland: ReportGreenland and Denmark say Trump set on ‘conquering’ territory after meeting | Donald Trump News | Al JazeeraCourt Rules Trump Can’t Force Citizenship Proof for Mail-In Registrations : r/lawUniversity to Pay $500,000 to Professor It Fired Over Charlie Kirk Post - The New York TimesThe Suicide Pact: What Happens the Moment We Touch Greenland… : r/complaintsPlease join us on Patreon for weekly bonus content and to join our Discord community. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.