Marine heatwave in North Atlantic unprecedented — and dangerous

http://www.cnn.com/2023/06/20/europe/marine-heatwave-north-atlantic-climate-scn-intl/index.html The North Atlantic is experiencing a ‘totally unprecedented’ marine heat wave By Laura Paddison, CNN, Updated 5:44 PM EDT, Tue June 20, 2023 A map shows the sea surface temperature anomaly on Sunday, June 18. Temperatures off the coast of the UK and Ireland are several degrees higher than usual.Climate Change Institute/University of MaineCNN —  Temperatures … Continue reading Marine heatwave in North Atlantic unprecedented — and dangerous

Animal shelters in NYC at capacity

bronx.news12.com/animal-care-shelters-of-nyc-some-animal-rescue-shelters-at-capacity-in-city Animal Care Shelters of NYC: Some animal rescue shelters at capacity in city Jun 20, 2023, 8:05pmUpdated 3d ago By: News 12 Staff 1:43 / 1:51 0:16 City animal rescue shelters need some rescuing of their own to continue operating and helping connect rescues to permanent homes.   The Animal Care Shelters of New York City say … Continue reading Animal shelters in NYC at capacity

Another (probably ineffective) proposal to solve climate change effects easily: seaweed

http://www.nationalgeographic.com/environment/article/seaweed-fastest-least-expensive-tool-climate-change? ENVIRONMENT Could seaweed be the 'fastest and least expensive' tool to fight climate change? A wave of startups say seaweed is a multi-pronged solution to climate change: It can absorb carbon, curb the effects of cattle's methane burps, and feed biofuels—not to mention the world. The purples, golds, and greens of a variety of … Continue reading Another (probably ineffective) proposal to solve climate change effects easily: seaweed

Three summery, swoon worthy new romance novels

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/06/23/books/review/new-romance-books.html? Three Summery, Swoonworthy New Romance Novels Want to dip your brain into a jar of serotonin? By Olivia Waite Olivia Waite, the Book Review’s romance fiction columnist, writes queer and historical romance, fantasy and critical essays on the genre’s history and future. June 23, 2023 A new love is more fun to live through than … Continue reading Three summery, swoon worthy new romance novels

Pre-Musk Twitter didn’t take down potentially threatening pro-Trump tweets before January 6th

https://www.washingtonpost.com/technology/2023/06/23/new-twitter-video-jan6/ New video undercuts claim Twitter censored pro-Trump views before Jan. 6 In the internal video call from Jan. 5, 2021, workers were told not to take tougher action against a growing wave of tweets they feared were veiled incitements to violence. By Drew Harwell June 23, 2023 at 6:00 a.m. EDT On Jan. 5, 2021, … Continue reading Pre-Musk Twitter didn’t take down potentially threatening pro-Trump tweets before January 6th

Why dead birds are falling from the sky and the risk to humans

http://www.nytimes.com/2023/04/23/opinion/bird-flu.html The Next Pandemic OPINION Why Dead Birds Are Falling From the Sky April 23, 2023, 9:00 a.m. ET Credit...Nash Weerasekera By David Quammen Mr. Quammen is a science writer and the author of “Breathless: The Scientific Race to Defeat a Deadly Virus.” You’re reading The Next Pandemic newsletter.  Insights and guidance for preparing for future outbreaks. Get it … Continue reading Why dead birds are falling from the sky and the risk to humans

When will air quality improve in Midwest, Northeast? (Accuweather)

Also, check out https://www.iqair.com/us/world-air-quality-ranking to see a live updating of the global cities with the worst AQI (air quality index). https://www.accuweather.com/en/weather-forecasts/when-will-the-air-quality-improve-in-the-midwest-northeast/1550636 When will the air quality improve in the Midwest, Northeast? An improvement in air quality is expected for millions of residents from the Midwest to New England this weekend, but AccuWeather forecasters warn that … Continue reading When will air quality improve in Midwest, Northeast? (Accuweather)

Trump lists all the “villains” he plans to destroy in a 2nd term

https://apple.news/AW4cswBPAQMyOeruxOQFTkQ [many tweets with details omitted -- must click thru to read] Trump Lists All the “Villains” He Plans to Destroy in a Second Term, Assuming He’s Not Serving Time for His Many Alleged Crimes “This is the final battle,” he told supporters on Sunday. BY BESS LEVIN, JUNE 26, 2023 There are many reasons to … Continue reading Trump lists all the “villains” he plans to destroy in a 2nd term

Preserving urban tree cover will save lives but only if we change which trees we plant

https://apple.news/AIy_Ly3xfTVCEvPqFqzdzDw Climate change forces cities to rethink planting trees US cities are losing some 36 million trees every year, but hardier species can restore their canopies. BY KATE WHEELING/NEXUS MEDIA | PUBLISHED IN POPULAR SCIENCE ON APR 22, 2023 7:00 PM EDT Preserving urban tree cover can mean the difference between life and death on a heating planet. DepositPhotos … Continue reading Preserving urban tree cover will save lives but only if we change which trees we plant