Despite its name, the infrastructure used by the “cloud” accounts for more global greenhouse emissions than commercial flights. In 2018, for instance, the 5bn YouTube hits for the viral song Despacito used the same amount of energy it would take to heat 40,000 US homes annually....
At least here in the Netherlands, there was a lot of commotion because a data centre tried to buy a windmill park meant to power households as their dedicated power source
Even beginnen met een korte inleiding. Een tijdje terug was er opmerkelijk nieuws, Oostenrijkse erfgename uit BASF-familie geeft 25 miljoen euro weg Deze Marlene Engelhorn, zag ik nu, hoort ook bij Millionaires for Humanity die dit burger initiatief Tax the rich EU ondersteunen. Er zijn 1 miljoen handtekeningen nodig en wel met...
Nikki de Jager (who was supposed to be the spokesperson) said on TV that it didn’t feel right to hand out points. The Dutch broadcaster then told the EBU to just figure it out themselves.
Käärijä (Finland) also stepped down but got replaced, and Alessandra (Norway) already stepped down earlier because of Isreal.
As there are so many posts about this topic and it’s getting a bit out of hand, I’ll create one central place where we can talk about this stuff and share updates....
Bambi Thug (Ireland), Nemo (Switzerland) and Marina Satti (Greece) were absent from the final rehearsal, according to reliable Eurovision nerd byJannik:...
From what I heard Joost was getting a bunch of political questions right before that without the host ever saying “you don’t have to answer that”, and that’s where his reaction came from
I think it makes sense to have a general discussion thread to build this community and for you to be able to interact more with each other and talk about stuff....
I don’t know about Germany, but in the Netherlands people also kept giving that “no farmers no food” argument even though we produce much more than we actually eat. Most of our food is for export.
I have been on reddit for just about 12 years now. Something I’ve noticed over time is just how hateful the place has become. A complete outrage machine. Every single sub became filled with it. I’ve filtered so many subreddits over the last few years, it’s insane. I don’t know enough about this place to be sure, but I do...
It tells them that none of that matters, they’re still superior because they’re white. In fact, none of their problems would exist if it wasn’t for those people
The ugly truth behind ChatGPT: AI is guzzling resources at planet-eating rates (www.theguardian.com)
Despite its name, the infrastructure used by the “cloud” accounts for more global greenhouse emissions than commercial flights. In 2018, for instance, the 5bn YouTube hits for the viral song Despacito used the same amount of energy it would take to heat 40,000 US homes annually....
Zet ook je handtekening : Belasting voor de rijken! (www.tax-the-rich.eu) Dutch
Even beginnen met een korte inleiding. Een tijdje terug was er opmerkelijk nieuws, Oostenrijkse erfgename uit BASF-familie geeft 25 miljoen euro weg Deze Marlene Engelhorn, zag ik nu, hoort ook bij Millionaires for Humanity die dit burger initiatief Tax the rich EU ondersteunen. Er zijn 1 miljoen handtekeningen nodig en wel met...
Eurovision 2024 Grand Final Live Thread
Just like with the semi-finals, this is the live thread for the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest 2024....
Joost Klein Thread | AVROTROS releases statement
As there are so many posts about this topic and it’s getting a bit out of hand, I’ll create one central place where we can talk about this stuff and share updates....
Three more entries don't take part in today's Grand Final Dress Rehearsal, Bambi Thug asks EBU to address Kan commentary
Bambi Thug (Ireland), Nemo (Switzerland) and Marina Satti (Greece) were absent from the final rehearsal, according to reliable Eurovision nerd byJannik:...
The Netherlands' entry Joost Klein not rehearsing 'until further notice' over 'incident' (news.sky.com)
Baudet dreigt Klaver 'op bek te slaan', Kamervoorzitter wil uitleg FvD'er (nos.nl) Dutch
Dat dhr. Kroket zo boos wordt betekent natuurlijk dat hij totaal geen banden heeft met Rusland. 🙄
General Eurovision discussion thread
I think it makes sense to have a general discussion thread to build this community and for you to be able to interact more with each other and talk about stuff....
Or maybe introduce them to Little Bobby Tables (lemmy.world)
(skeletor is leading by example by adding that unnecessary apostrophe…)
[Ask Europe] People speaking languages with a small population on Lemmy, how do you deal with the dilemma of posting in English or in your other language?
Basically, that’s it....
Gotta get it right (lemmy.ml)
Germany wie gewohnt (lemmy.world)
Business As Usual...
Dance, puppets. (startrek.website)
Old but gold (lemmy.world)
ik☀️ihe (feddit.de)
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ik🥲ihe (feddit.nl)
Reddit slowly became filled with hate
I have been on reddit for just about 12 years now. Something I’ve noticed over time is just how hateful the place has become. A complete outrage machine. Every single sub became filled with it. I’ve filtered so many subreddits over the last few years, it’s insane. I don’t know enough about this place to be sure, but I do...
Nazi lives don't matter (rule) (lemmy.blahaj.zone)