https://www.yahoo.com/lifestyle/airlines-banned-fabric-face-masks-170556011.html These Airlines Have Banned Fabric Face Masks on Planes Alison FoxThu, August 19, 2021, 1:05 PM·2 min read Face masks have become commonplace on airplanes — and are here to stay for quite a while — but not every airline allows every kind of mask. This week, Finnair became the latest carrier to ban fabric face masks onboard, … Continue reading Airlines saying only surgical, valve-free respirator or N95 masks allowed
Month: August 2021
In time of scarcity, some mammals growing larger because of humans
https://www.sciencealert.com/the-spread-of-cities-is-causing-many-mammal-species-to-get-bigger Many Mammal Species Are Unexpectedly Growing Bigger, And It's All Because of Us CARLY CASSELLA 19 AUGUST 2021 Human activity has shrunk the size of wild animals the world over, and yet recent research has found many mammals living near cities have become steadily larger, both in length and in weight.https://9703055f28732bf39e056b0181cb6dbf.safeframe.googlesyndication.com/safeframe/1-0-38/html/container.html The findings are unexpected. Sprawling urban … Continue reading In time of scarcity, some mammals growing larger because of humans
Western U.S. drought so bad that water’s being airlifted for animals
https://www.vox.com/2021/8/20/22630551/colorado-river-shortage-drought-wildlife The West’s megadrought is so bad, authorities are airlifting water for animals What do we owe animals suffering under climate-fueled drought? By Benji Jones@BenjiSJones Aug 20, 2021, 9:30am EDT Wildlife agencies in the Southwest transport water to tanks that provide a lifeline for thirsty animals during severe drought. Here, two bears at a catchment this summer … Continue reading Western U.S. drought so bad that water’s being airlifted for animals
OpEd “The Quiet Rage of the Responsible”
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/19/opinion/covid-masks-vaccine-mandates.html? The Quiet Rage of the Responsible Aug. 19, 2021 By Paul Krugman Opinion Columnist Let’s talk for a minute about Lollapalooza. After canceling in-person events last year, a few weeks ago Chicago once again hosted the long-running music festival, drawing more than 385,000 people. Many feared that the huge, raucous crowds could produce a coronavirus superspreader … Continue reading OpEd “The Quiet Rage of the Responsible”
Upper West Side’s top Italian restaurant
UWS Eatery Named One Of The Best Italian Restaurants In NYC The Upper West Side has no shortage of Italian joints, but only one local spot got named to a recent list of the 23 best in New York City. Gus Saltonstall, Patch Staff Posted Mon, Aug 16, 2021 at 11:22 am ET The Upper West Side … Continue reading Upper West Side’s top Italian restaurant
Weather conditions arising from ocean temperature fluctuations are becoming favorable for hurricanes
La Niña is likely to form, raising concerns of increased hurricane activity, just like in 2020 By Allison Chinchar Updated 11:52 AM ET, Fri August 13, 2021 (CNN)The chances of La Niña weather patterns occurring have now increased just weeks before peak hurricane season in the Atlantic, which forecasters say could lead to a very … Continue reading Weather conditions arising from ocean temperature fluctuations are becoming favorable for hurricanes
Your Amazon Kindle’s home page is about to change
https://www.techradar.com/news/your-amazon-kindle-might-look-a-bit-different-soon-but-its-a-good-change See also: https://goodereader.com/blog/kindle/amazon-introduces-new-home-screen-on-the-kindle? Your Amazon Kindle might look a bit different soon, but it's a good change By Tom Bedford August 18, 2021 Home screen redesigns (Image credit: Future) A new Amazon Kindle update is changing the way your ereader looks - not physically, of course, but with a software resdesign that spruces up the home … Continue reading Your Amazon Kindle’s home page is about to change
Summer books picked by celebrity book clubs
https://www.bookbub.com/blog/summer-book-clubs? Here Are All the Summer Picks from Celebrity Book Clubs By Hannah Reynolds•August 20, 2021 Whether you have your own book club or just like to know what’s getting all the buzz, you’ll want to see these titles recommended by some of our favorite book club hosts! There’s Reese’s Book Club with Reese Witherspoon, Read With Jenna with Jenna … Continue reading Summer books picked by celebrity book clubs
Alaska oil permits blocked by federal judge even after being backed by Trump and Biden
I'm heartened that at least one federal judge has recognized that oil projects in Alaska would potentially have a large detrimental effect on climate change. https://www.wsj.com/articles/alaska-oil-permits-blocked-by-federal-judge-11629346302? Alaska Oil Permits Blocked by Federal Judge The ConocoPhillips Willow project’s impact on climate change and polar bears wasn’t fully accounted for, judge says Pipelines are seen near a … Continue reading Alaska oil permits blocked by federal judge even after being backed by Trump and Biden
Rain in Greenland for the first time in recorded history — why it matters
Rain increases the melt rate because of its temperature, its darker color than the original paler ice, its falling on places that ordinarily don't melt at all, and its weight (water being denser than snow or ice). Rain in Greenland is bad news.If Greenland loses its ice, ocean levels will go up quite a bit. … Continue reading Rain in Greenland for the first time in recorded history — why it matters
Why anti-COVID plastic barriers may make things worse
Bottom line here is that plastic barriers may be ineffective if not placed with the assistance of experts in the way air flows in that enclosed space. http://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/19/well/live/coronavirus-restaurants-classrooms-salons.html Those Anti-Covid Plastic Barriers Probably Don’t Help and May Make Things Worse Clear barriers have sprung up at restaurants, nail salons and school classrooms, but most of … Continue reading Why anti-COVID plastic barriers may make things worse
Delta variant makes herd immunity impossible according to AstraZeneca developer
https://www.businessinsider.com/delta-variant-made-herd-immunity-not-possible-astrazeneca-developer-2021-8 The developer of the AstraZeneca shot says the Delta variant has made herd immunity impossible because vaccinated people can still transmit the virus Marianne Guenot Aug 11, 2021, 7:48 AM Outdoor dining in London. Achieving herd immunity is "not a possibility" with the Delta variant, Sir Andrew Pollard said.That is because the variant can be … Continue reading Delta variant makes herd immunity impossible according to AstraZeneca developer
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