The easy recourse on any complex problem is to pick a solution that's supposed to solve everything. Planting trees is the current fashion. There's not doubt that planting trees is helpful and provides many benefits. Unfortunately, however, it's not a get-out-of-jail card that allows humanity to continue taking fossil fuels out of the ground or … Continue reading No such thing as one cure for the climate crisis — even trees
Month: February 2020
How much sleep do you need? And can you catch up on the weekend?
This article doesn't contain much that's new but it's always good to be reminded of the obvious -- adults need to sleep 7-9 hours a night, sleeping less than 5 hours a night makes you less effective, and you can't catch up on lost sleep by sleeping in -- but it's well presented and a … Continue reading How much sleep do you need? And can you catch up on the weekend?
This Artificial Kidney Eliminates The Need For Kidney Dialysis
Wouldn't this be wonderful?? [from website] World's first artificial kidney has been developed by scientists and it could end the need for kidney dialysis with zero rejection rate. — Read on wonderfulengineering.com/this-artificial-kidney-eliminates-the-need-for-kidney-dialysis/
Tax system favoring Central Park Co-ops and Brooklyn Brownstones could end
New York has a crazy real estate tax system. Given the recent hit to sales of higher/priced real estate from other revisions, I question the likelihood of this being implemented. [header from source] New York has a crazy real estate tax system. property taxes, long considered inequitable, could face a big overhaul under a plan … Continue reading Tax system favoring Central Park Co-ops and Brooklyn Brownstones could end
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