Month: April 2019

Now that Apple definitely NOT making wireless charger, here’s a list of alternatives

Now that AirPower is dead, here are some of the best wireless charger alternatives Michael Potuck - Mar. 29th 2019 2:18 pm PT @michaelpotuck 46 Comments Facebook Twitter Pinterest LinkedIn Reddit In a Friday afternoon announcement, Apple shared today that AirPower is officially dead. The news came as a surprise as support for the special wireless charging … Continue reading Now that Apple definitely NOT making wireless charger, here’s a list of alternatives →

Carbon dioxide at highest level in THREE MILLION YEARS

I rarely use capitalization in headlines or text but this is an extraordinary finding. Regardless of the contribution made by all of the different factors toward this exceedingly high level of carbon dioxide, the fact is we've not seen anything like this before. A reasoning rational person should be concerned. Earth's carbon dioxide levels highest … Continue reading Carbon dioxide at highest level in THREE MILLION YEARS →

We hear about what we’re Not supposed to eat, but what’s tasty and also good for the planet?

https://www.npr.org/sections/thesalt/2019/03/24/706004242/for-a-healthier-planet-eat-these-50-foods-campaign-urges FOOD FOR THOUGHT For A Healthier Planet, Eat These 50 Foods, Campaign Urges LISTEN·3:523:52QUEUE March 24, 201910:14 AM ET Heard on Morning Edition ELEANOR BEARDSLEY FacebookTwitterInstagram Just three crops — wheat, corn and rice — make up nearly 60 percent of the plant-based calories in most diets, according to a new report. Above, a farmer … Continue reading We hear about what we’re Not supposed to eat, but what’s tasty and also good for the planet? →

Why you shouldn’t grieve about Apple not producing AirPower

https://www.cnet.com/news/why-apple-airpowers-death-might-be-good-for-you-and-your-iphone/ Why Apple AirPower's death might be good for you and your iPhone Commentary: I was crushed when Apple cancelled its smart wireless charging pad. Now it's time to move on. BY  JESSICA DOLCOURT APRIL 1, 2019 7:12 AM PDT https://tpc.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-32/html/container.html Sarah Tew/CNET Apple officially killed AirPower last week citing an inability to "achieve [Apple's] high standards", and … Continue reading Why you shouldn’t grieve about Apple not producing AirPower →

A football field of land lost every 90 minutes

Elizabeth Kolbert, author of "The Sixth Extinction," does not write briefly. But what she has to say is thoughtful, well-written, and worth your time. Find a good chair and settle in with this. https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2019/04/01/louisianas-disappearing-coast The Control of Nature April 1, 2019 Issue Louisiana’s Disappearing Coast The state loses a football field’s worth of land every … Continue reading A football field of land lost every 90 minutes →

More frequent algae blooms an increasing source of methane gas

This is a little wonky, but definitely more evidence of unintended consequences. https://e360.yale.edu/digest/worsening-algae-blooms-could-significantly-increase-global-methane-emissions E360 DIGEST MARCH 27, 2019 Worsening Algae Blooms Could Significantly Increase Global Methane Emissions Water flowing into a eutrophic lake from agricultural fields. JOHN A. DOWNING/MINNESOTA SEA GRANT Population growth and climate change over the next century will lead to a major rise … Continue reading More frequent algae blooms an increasing source of methane gas →

Quick glimpse into problems of scientists

We rely, without thinking, on the accuracy of the scientific and technical data that supports the information we use every day. A subset of instrument users is a bit concerned at the moment about whether that reliance is appropriate while they work something out. https://www.nature.com/articles/d41586-019-01048-2? NEWS  03 APRIL 2019 GPS glitch threatens thousands of scientific … Continue reading Quick glimpse into problems of scientists →

60% decline in earth’s wildlife in past 50 years

Mind blowing statistic here. What if one of those critters contained the key to our future? And now they're gone. https://www.ecowatch.com/earths-wildlife-wiped-out-since-1970-2616534688.html? Humanity 'Sleepwalking Towards the Edge of a Cliff': 60% of Earth's Wildlife Wiped Out Since 1970 Common Dreams Oct. 30, 2018 10:47AM ESTANIMALS A hippo in Okavango Delta National Park, Botswana. Buena Vista Images / … Continue reading 60% decline in earth’s wildlife in past 50 years →

The newest search engine/browser — more private

If the ubiquitous stories about lack of online privacy are making your skin crawl, there's a relatively new search engine/browser option -- DuckDuckGo. I'm still experimenting with it but suggest others who enjoy fiddling with tech try it too. Recommended to me by a friend who has a virtually infallible eye for what works and … Continue reading The newest search engine/browser — more private →

Even the coldest regions on earth thawing

Many more details in the article, but the bottom line is that East Antarctica, the coldest spot on earth, is now beginning to melt. Altho I've temporarily lost the link, the seed vault in Norway that was thought to provide eternal protection for the wide range of seeds, particularly food stock, has been found to … Continue reading Even the coldest regions on earth thawing →

More articles on choosing between iPhone models

Choosing a new or replacement iPhone requires spending at least a little time figuring out how you use your smartphone and what features matter to you. These articles do a good job of laying the details out for you. https://www.cnet.com/news/iphone-xr-vs-iphone-8-plus-what-iphone-is-better-should-you-buy-price-specs-comparison-camera/? https://www.wired.com/gallery/iphone-buying-guide/