@ajlanes In Chemistry one can slake things, such as lime, meaning to mix them with water to gain a reaction
The demon looked around. There was a summoning sigil drawn in the ruddy sand, but nobody... It shifted its perception to the spiritual plane. Ah. A dust devil.
"Why hast thou-"
"A battery."
"A battery?" The demon looked around. "What need for a battery on Mars?"
"For our friend."
#MicroFiction #TootFic #SmallStories
It is time to turn the page on fossil fuels faster than previously expected.
As first EU country to finalize its just transition plan, Greece will receive €1.38 billion to alleviate the impact of the energy and climate transition on the local economy and society.
Acting unilaterally is not constructive. Violating international agreements is not acceptable.
We have today launched infringement proceedings against the United Kingdom for not complying with parts of the Protocol on Ireland/Northern Ireland.
Renewables are the cheapest and cleanest energy available.
They can be generated domestically, allowing us to reduce our energy imports.
With #REPowerEU, we plan to scale up our renewable energy capacities and phase out Russian fossil fuels.
More→ http://europa.eu/!QHknxj
Those who keep Putin's war machine running must pay the price.
This week, we took action to add violation of EU sanctions to the list of EU crimes and to confiscate assets of oligarchs violating sanctions to Russia.
EU sanctions must be respected.
Aware of anyone violating EU sanctions on Russia or Belarus?
We have created an online tool for whistleblowers to contact us and report violations of EU sanctions.
Make a report 👉 http://eusanctions.integrityline.com
UBI can be Achievable and Affordable - LibDem Voice
https://www.libdemvoice.org/ubi-can-be-achievable-and-affordable-70617.html
@ajlanes I clicked on this expecting a punchline
Australia politics, trans issues, positive
@GoatSarah @JubalBarca Unfortunately the take the right seem to have decided upon is that it failed because "Australians don't care about women's sport", which... well, I don't think they are right about that, either, but it's predictably misogynist of them 😬
Farmers are being hit by the consequences of the Russian invasion of Ukraine.
This week, we proposed a measure to allow EU countries to pay a one-off lump sum to farmers and agri-food businesses affected by significant increases in input costs.
Democracy, peace, individual and economic freedom.
This is what Europe stands for today when the war rages again on our continent. This is at the heart of the Conference on the future of Europe.
The EU has to continue to deliver on EU citizens' expectations.
They are the founding mothers and fathers of our Union.
They dedicated their lives to bringing Europeans closer together.
And they all shared one common aspiration: peace.
Ahead of #EuropeDay and as the war in Ukraine rages on, we recall their legacy.
@EU_Commission I hope to personally rejoin it as soon as possible. I did not consent to having my EU citizenship taken from me by Brexiters.
How do Europeans envision the Union of tomorrow?
Join our Twitter Space with @DanielFerrie@twitter.com & @RNihoul@twitter.com to discover more about citizens’ direct involvement in shaping our shared future.
Tune in today at 11 AM:
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#TheFutureIsYours
The Slovo building in Kharkiv is a landmark of Ukrainian history - an inspiring literary residence for writers from around the world.
Its façade has been damaged by Russian shelling, but word is adamant.
Learn more about the Slovo building http://europa.eu/!Qrhwbw
@GoatSarah Slightly more concerned about them moving around under launch thrust TBQH
Hah, the European Union just launched a Masto instance and a Peertube instance XD