http://www.westsiderag.com/2022/07/22/bestselling-uws-author-says-i-was-remarkably-obscure-until-nicole-kidman Bestselling UWS Author Says, ‘I Was Remarkably Obscure Until Nicole Kidman’ July 22, 2022 | 3:07 PM Photograph by Richard Avedon. By Lisa Kava Upper West Sider Jean Hanff Korelitz, is the author of eight novels, one middle-grade book, and a collection of poetry. But Korelitz says, despite all those publications, she was not … Continue reading Bestselling author from NYC’s UWS says “I was remarkably obscure until Nicole Kidman”
Month: July 2022
California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer
https://apple.news/AoqHwMz-GTOGiUtd3EKipIg California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer It will take several years to find out for sure, but the world's fifth largest economy will likely force changes far beyond the state's borders. One million plastic beverage bottles are bought every minute around the world. The United States creates more plastic than … Continue reading California’s sweeping new plastics law could be a game changer
Why don’t more people use heat pumps for heat and a/c when they use less energy? Japanese do
https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2022/07/21/europe-heat-wave-heat-pump/ Europe is overheating. This climate-friendly AC could help. Heat pumps are efficient and eco-friendly. So why are they so rarely used? By Pranshu Verma Updated July 21, 2022 at 10:56 a.m. EDT|Published July 21, 2022 at 7:00 a.m. EDT The United Kingdom declared a national emergency this week during a historic heat wave that’s melted runways, snarled train travel … Continue reading Why don’t more people use heat pumps for heat and a/c when they use less energy? Japanese do
Unwelcome news for many — more than a 1/10th of a serving of alcohol has risks and no health benefits for the young (under 40) adults
fortune.com/2022/07/15/alcohol-study-lancet-young-adults-should-not-drink-bill-melinda-gates-foundation/ Bombshell alcohol study funded by Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation finds only risks, zero benefits for young adults BY CHLOE TAYLOR, July 15, 2022 10:08 AM EDT People under the age of 40 start risking their health if they consume any more than two teaspoons of wine or two and a half tablespoons of beer per … Continue reading Unwelcome news for many — more than a 1/10th of a serving of alcohol has risks and no health benefits for the young (under 40) adults
NYC becoming a true five-borough economy with Brooklyn gaining
patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/s/ibvka/manhattan-loses-businesses-as-brooklyn-gains-in-stark-tale-of-two-boroughs? Manhattan Loses Businesses As Brooklyn Gains In Stark Tale Of Two Boroughs "New York City is becoming a true five-borough economy with Brooklyn leading the way." The City,News Partner Posted Fri, Jul 15, 2022 at 8:44 pm ETReplies (9) (Ben Fractenberg/THE CITY) By George Joseph, THE CITY July 15, 2022 "Simply put, the rents are too … Continue reading NYC becoming a true five-borough economy with Brooklyn gaining
7 essential tips for staying cool during a heat wave
https://www.tomsguide.com/news/essential-tips-for-staying-cool-heatwave 7 essential tips to stay cool during a heat wave By Roland Moore-Colyer Contributions from Mike Prospero , Tom Pritchard published about 15 hours ago Here's how you can stay cool in brutal temperatures (Image credit: Shutterstock) Both the U.S. and U.K. are experiencing heatwaves at the moment, with the mercury soaring to levels that vary from very warm to sweltering. … Continue reading 7 essential tips for staying cool during a heat wave
Why is Jane Austen so difficult to film?
http://www.nytimes.com/2022/07/20/movies/persuasion-netflix-dakota-johnson.html? Why Is It So Hard to Adapt Austen? (The Fans Might Play a Part.) The backlash to the Netflix version of “Persuasion” has as much to do with who’s watching as who’s scripting. Still, the new film broke some rules. From left, Lydia Rose Bewley, Richard E. Grant, Dakota Johnson and Yolanda Kettle in … Continue reading Why is Jane Austen so difficult to film?
Reduced fresh water supply will be permanent
https://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/freshwater-crisis? If you're interested -- and you should be -- listen to the link in this article. REFERENCE Freshwater Crisis There is the same amount of freshwater on earth as there always has been, but the population has exploded, leaving the world's water resources in crisis. 3 MIN READ A Clean Water Crisis The water … Continue reading Reduced fresh water supply will be permanent
Climate crisis is now causing food shortages
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2022/jun/28/climate-crisis-food-shortages Chilli peppers, coffee, wine: how the climate crisis is causing food shortages ‘Almost everything we grow and raise in the US is facing some climatic stress.’ Composite: Getty Images Blistering heat, stronger storms, droughts, floods and fires are putting food production at risk Supported by About this content Victoria Namkung Tue 28 Jun 2022 06.00 EDT … Continue reading Climate crisis is now causing food shortages
Americans wasting no time in making changes, including small ones, in response to inflation
https://www.wsj.com/articles/americans-have-had-it-with-inflation-11656840601 Americans Have Had It With Inflation Consumers are cutting back on spending as they contend with historically high inflation By Rina Torchinsky and Sarah Chaney Cambon, July 3, 2022 5:30 am ET James Duffy used to frequent the coffee shop on weekends to enjoy an Americano and read a book. Then, rising inflation started to bite. Mr. Duffy, 25 … Continue reading Americans wasting no time in making changes, including small ones, in response to inflation
Why the U.K. is so unprepared for the climate crisis
One geographic detail has helped me understand the facts below: London is the same latitude as Calgary in Canada, above almost every point in the U.S. except Maine -- and London is at the southern end of the U.K.https://apple.news/Azu84AS0-QjqaxW9tww8XuA Extreme heat is baking a country woefully unprepared for the climate crisis Analysis by Angela Dewan, International … Continue reading Why the U.K. is so unprepared for the climate crisis
Western drought getting weird
https://apple.news/ACzaKxOznSPCGeJBXGayTLQ Western Drought Getting Weird The drier things get, the more unexpected side effects emerge, like a hot sauce shortage, old bodies in barrels, and new fish in new places. By Lauren Leffer for Gizmodo, July 15, 2022 10:40AM [click thru to https://gizmodo.com/western-drought-us-2022-1849170530 for fascinating slideshow] Screenshot: Gizmodo / Brad Pugh, NOAA + CPC The western … Continue reading Western drought getting weird
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