Note that almond milk which is responsible for diverting an unreasonable amount of California's potable water has the lowest protein content of the alternatives. https://www.medicalnewstoday.com/articles/325425#soy-milk Almond, hemp, oat, soy, and cow's milk: Which is best? Medically reviewed by Katherine Marengo LDN, R.D. — Written by Jessica Caporuscio, Pharm.D. — Updated on January 21, 2021 Nutritional valuesAlmond milkHemp milkOat milkSoy milkCow's milkSummary … Continue reading Which alternative milks have the most protein?
Month: July 2021
Heat waves kill — and climate change is making it much worse
https://apple.news/AWlITaUzTQ2CVdvV87Nobmw [National Geographic] Heat waves kill people—and climate change is making it much, much worse A recent study found that more than a third of all heat deaths worldwide can be pinned on climate change. Parts of the U.S. are feeling the danger now. Heat waves, like the one that has held the Northwest United … Continue reading Heat waves kill — and climate change is making it much worse
How to change audio quality on your iPhone
https://screenrant.com/apple-music-audio-quality-change-iphone-how/ How To Change Apple Music Audio Quality On iPhone Want to get the most out of Apple Music? Learn how to take full control over streaming and download quality when using the app on an iPhone.BY JOSEPH MARINGPUBLISHED JUL 04, 2021 Apple Music offers instant access to over 75 million songs, and when used on iPhone, users can … Continue reading How to change audio quality on your iPhone
Farmers chasing elusive almond profits while fighting drought, wildfires
One point not discussed here is that almonds may be more profitable for the farmers than ordinary food crops like vegetables, but their failure to grow food will help already-existing inflation for groceries increase even faster. https://www.wsj.com/articles/almonds-swept-california-farms-then-the-water-ran-out-11625490000 Almonds Swept California Farms. Then the Water Ran Out Drought-stricken farmers pull out almond orchards, scrap planting plans: … Continue reading Farmers chasing elusive almond profits while fighting drought, wildfires
Sunscreen for pavement could help with higher heat in urban environments
I've wondered for a long time why someone hasn't come up with a reasonably priced way of changing the color of asphalt so that it absorbs less heat that radiates out later on. https://gizmodo.com/a-sunscreen-for-pavement-could-help-keep-cities-cool-1847214621 A Sunscreen for Pavement Could Help Keep Cities Cool Spraying streets with a special treatment could help reduce city heat and … Continue reading Sunscreen for pavement could help with higher heat in urban environments
Users of the Notes App, read before you install iOS 15 or macOS 12
https://9to5mac.com/2021/07/05/psa-notes-created-with-ios-15-and-macos-12-might-be-unavailable-in-previous-os-versions/ PSA: Notes created with iOS 15 and macOS 12 might be unavailable in previous OS versions Filipe Espósito - Jul. 5th 2021 4:23 pm PT @filipeesposito Among all the new features in iOS 15 and macOS Monterey, Apple has introduced some great changes to its Notes app. However, if you have already installed the … Continue reading Users of the Notes App, read before you install iOS 15 or macOS 12
Fracking produces toxic “forever chemicals” — E.P.A. approved anyway
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/07/12/climate/epa-pfas-fracking-forever-chemicals.html E.P.A. Approved Toxic Chemicals for Fracking a Decade Ago, New Files Show The compounds can form PFAS, also known as “forever chemicals,” which have been linked to cancer and birth defects. The E.P.A. approvals came despite the agency’s own concerns about toxicity. By Hiroko Tabuchi Published July 12, 2021 Updated July 13, 2021 For much of the … Continue reading Fracking produces toxic “forever chemicals” — E.P.A. approved anyway
Another reason for loving “Ted Lasso” — fully realized women
I've been making friends watch an episode or two of "Dan Lasso." One of them said "but nobody is so relentlessly positive." What she didn't see was that the optimism of "Dan Lasso" comes not from ignorance or foolishness. Dan Lasso not only has down moments, he's also well-informed about the problems his team is … Continue reading Another reason for loving “Ted Lasso” — fully realized women
An older, but useful, article about the reasons for getting hearing aids
If you don't want to read the entire article, three key points: (1) Hearing loss is the highest Correctible risk for developing dementia. (2) Hearing aids (yes, you have to wear them, not put them in a drawer) slow the rate of hearing decline. (3) If you delay, hearing aids cannot bring back the lost … Continue reading An older, but useful, article about the reasons for getting hearing aids
Pandemic offers new info about what triggers asthma attacks
https://www.theatlantic.com/health/archive/2021/07/the-pandemic-drove-asthma-attacks-down-why/619396/? Doctors Might Have Been Focusing on the Wrong Asthma Triggers The pandemic was a big social experiment that sent asthma attacks plummeting.By Sarah Zhang Universal Images Group / Getty JULY 9, 2021SHARE Nicole Lawson spent the beginning of the pandemic incredibly worried about her daughter, who has asthma. Five-year-old Scarlett’s asthma attacks were already landing … Continue reading Pandemic offers new info about what triggers asthma attacks
Landmark LBGTQI books
The Five Books website has a wealth of lists of starting points and deep looks -- books recommended by people with the background to make their commentary worth noting. Definitely worth browsing. fivebooks.com/best-books/landmark-lgbtqi-books-rosie-wilby/ Landmark LGBTQI books recommended by Rosie Wilby Queer readers have had to transpose themselves into heteronormative stories for most of their lives, … Continue reading Landmark LBGTQI books
NYC subways not up to the hard rains caused by the climate crisis
Because of the subway, there are holes in the ground all over the city that go below the top of the water table or otherwise prone to flooding. The subway system has an incredibly complex and capable pumping system that removes the water -- but it has a fine capacity. The increased amount of rain … Continue reading NYC subways not up to the hard rains caused by the climate crisis
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