http://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/08/movies/scarlet-review.html CRITIC’S PICK ‘Scarlet’ Review: A Father and Daughter Endure In a new film from the director of “Martin Eden,” pastoral interludes of domestic life in the wake of World War I alternate with views of the world beyond. Juliette Jouan in “Scarlet,” directed by Pietro Marcello. The film is an adaptation of the Russian … Continue reading A French movie to catch in theaters now
Month: June 2023
3 unnerving stories about air pollution and its effects
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/jun/19/wildfires-new-york-canada-toxicologist How bad is wildfire smoke for your health? Here’s my view as a toxicologist by Christopher T Migliaccio, published Mon 19 Jun 2023 06.05 EDT Last week, smoke from more than 100 wildfires burning across Canada rolled into North American cities far from the flames. New York City and Detroit were listed among the five most polluted … Continue reading 3 unnerving stories about air pollution and its effects
NYC bike lane projects to pedal up to record high in 2023
https://patch.com/new-york/upper-west-side-nyc/s/inpii/nyc-bike-lane-projects-will-pedal-up-to-record-high-in-2023? [go to link for map] NYC Bike Lane Projects Will Pedal Up To Record High In 2023 See where more than 10 miles of existing bike lanes will be hardened this year, and more. Matt Troutman,Patch Staff Posted Mon, Apr 24, 2023 at 10:43 am ETReplies (18) People wearing a protective masks ride bicycles in the … Continue reading NYC bike lane projects to pedal up to record high in 2023
El Niño is coming with ocean temps already at record highs — probable disaster for fish and corals
theconversation.com/el-nino-is-coming-and-ocean-temps-are-already-at-record-highs-that-can-spell-disaster-for-fish-and-corals-202424? Marine heat waves can reach the ocean floor as well as surface waters. Sebastian Pena Lambarri via Unsplash, CC BY El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals Published: April 18, 2023 8.44am EDT Author Dillon AmayaClimate Research Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration … Continue reading El Niño is coming with ocean temps already at record highs — probable disaster for fish and corals
Feral cat hunting competition for children in New Zealand prompts backlash
http://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/apr/18/new-zealand-feral-cat-hunting-competition-for-children-prompts-backlash New Zealand feral cat hunting competition for children prompts backlash Animal rights organisations are concerned pets could be killed during event and animals could suffer ‘prolonged’ deaths Tess McClure in Auckland, @tessairini, published Tue 18 Apr 2023 01.52 EDT A New Zealand hunting competition has prompted uproar over a new category where children compete to kill as … Continue reading Feral cat hunting competition for children in New Zealand prompts backlash
A carrot cake from Brazil that requires no grating but has chocolate
cooking.nytimes.com/recipes/1024026-bolo-de-cenoura-carrot-cake? This Carrot Cake Doesn’t Require Any Grating (Really!) Bolo de cenoura comes together quickly in a blender and makes an unforgettable afternoon snack, Yewande Komolafe writes. Found in traditional Brazilian and Portuguese bakeries, and often made in homes, bolo de cenoura is welcome for any occasion. Credit...Kelly Marshall for The New York Times. Food Stylist: … Continue reading A carrot cake from Brazil that requires no grating but has chocolate
Wildfire smoke in Chicago presages bad conditions in northeast
http://www.washingtonpost.com/weather/2023/06/27/wildfire-smoke-chicago-michigan-code-red/ Wildfire smoke puts Chicago among cities with worst air quality in the world It’s the latest in a series of smoke invasions from Canada this month. By Ian Livingston Updated June 27, 2023 at 6:44 p.m. EDT|Published June 27, 2023 at 10:55 a.m. EDT A new round of dense smoke has invaded the United States, specifically the … Continue reading Wildfire smoke in Chicago presages bad conditions in northeast
Republicans ignoring U.S. majority desire to have abortions available even if they wouldn’t have one
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2023/jun/23/joe-biden-abortion-reproductive-rights-roe-2024-campaign Biden puts abortion rights at center of campaign on Roe reversal anniversary President announces executive order to boost access to contraception as Republicans call for national restrictions Maya Yangand agenciesFri 23 Jun 2023 15.44 EDT Joe Biden on Friday put reproductive rights squarely in the middle of his 2024 re-election campaign as the US president … Continue reading Republicans ignoring U.S. majority desire to have abortions available even if they wouldn’t have one
Roll the dice, save Gotham from climate catastrophe!
http://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/21/nyregion/earth-day-energetic-game.html Roll the Dice, Save Gotham From Climate Catastrophe! A board game challenges players to decarbonize New York City, and energy experts are paying attention. New Yorkers playing Energetic at an Earth Day celebration last weekend in Union Square.Credit...John Taggart for The New York Time By Alyson Krueger, published April 21, 2023 At a training facility … Continue reading Roll the dice, save Gotham from climate catastrophe!
New approach to birds killings by outdoor pet/feral cats — gene-therapy hormone birth control
With birds dying off from disease and the effects of the climate crisis, cat's predatory skills are focusing attention on cats allowed to roam free. Here's a less expensive solution than TNR (trap, neuter, release) for the millions of feral cats in the U.S. and elsewhere -- 500,000 in NYC alone. https://www.nationalgeographic.com/premium/article/cat-contraception-birth-control-gene-therapy-hormone SCIENCE These are … Continue reading New approach to birds killings by outdoor pet/feral cats — gene-therapy hormone birth control
2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup set to become most attended women’s sporting event in history
https://www.cnn.com/2023/06/09/sport/2023-womens-world-cup-history-spt-intl/index.html 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup set to become most attended women’s sporting event in history By Matt Foster, CNN Published 9:03 AM EDT, Fri June 9, 2023 The 2023 Women's World Cup is set to be the most attended standalone women’s sporting event in history.Hanna Lassen/Getty ImagesCNN — Ticket sales for the 2023 FIFA Women’s World … Continue reading 2023 FIFA Women’s World Cup set to become most attended women’s sporting event in history
Ecological tipping points might happen much sooner than anticipated, study finds
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/jun/22/ecological-tipping-points-could-occur-much-sooner-than-expected-study-finds Ecological tipping points could occur much sooner than expected, study finds Amazon rainforest and other ecosystems could collapse ‘very soon’, researchers warn Jonathan Watts Global environment editor @jonathanwattsThu 22 Jun 2023 12.15 EDT Ecological collapse is likely to start sooner than previously believed, according to a new study that models how tipping points can amplify … Continue reading Ecological tipping points might happen much sooner than anticipated, study finds
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