A twice-a-week digest of the most pressing climate-related news, released every Tuesday and Friday, written by Kiley Price.Supercharged by Climate Change, Western Megafires Explode SimultaneouslyIn western North America, wildfire season is in full swing—and well on its way toward setting records. Over the past two weeks, infernos have been tearing through parts of California, Oregon … Continue reading Sample ICN newsletter — superb content
Month: July 2024
Driscoll’s search for the best tasting berries
http://www.wsj.com/arts-culture/food-cooking/driscolls-strawberry-sweetest-batch-raspberry-blueberry-3b41e082 Why America’s Berries Have Never Tasted So Good Driscoll’s had to figure out how to breed, produce and sell its most flavorful strawberries and raspberries. Now the strategy is starting to bear fruit. The ultimate goal for the Sweetest Batch program is also to boost the quality of strawberries, blueberries, raspberries and blackberries of … Continue reading Driscoll’s search for the best tasting berries
President Biden’s farewell address and its context and consequence
http://www.theguardian.com/us-news/article/2024/jul/24/joe-biden Joe Biden explains decision to drop out of the election: ‘Best way to unite our nation’ In Oval Office address, Biden said it was time for ‘fresh voices’, emphasized his track record and endorsement of Kamala Harris Joan E Greve and Helen SullivanThu 25 Jul 2024 00.00 EDTShare Joe Biden addressed the nation Wednesday to explain his … Continue reading President Biden’s farewell address and its context and consequence
U.S. health system has to handle our huge diabetes costs better
http://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/article/2024/jul/24/diabetes-healthcare-cost-alternative ‘The ADA remains in control of diabetes policy in this country, and dissenting voices have a difficult time being heard.’ Photograph: The Washington Post/Getty Images Death by diabetes: America's preventable epidemic: Diabetes The FDA chief is right: we are failing people with diabetes Neil Barsky The $400bn in diabetes-related annual expenditures is breaking the back … Continue reading U.S. health system has to handle our huge diabetes costs better
Monday was the hottest temperature ever recorded for the globe, surpassing Sunday
http://www.nbcnews.com/science/environment/hottest-day-ever-record-monday-sunday-rcna163408 Monday was the world's hottest day ever recorded — breaking Sunday's short-lived record Global temperature records have been broken twice in a row this week. A man jumps into a pool during the heat wave Monday in Tehran, Iran. Majid Asgaripour / via Reuters July 24, 2024, 1:05 PM EDT By Elysee Barakett and Evan Bush The Summary Monday … Continue reading Monday was the hottest temperature ever recorded for the globe, surpassing Sunday
Why are hotel towels so thin, small and scratchy?
http://www.washingtonpost.com/travel/2024/07/18/hotel-towels-hilton-soft-cotton-thin/ Thin, small and scratchy: How hotel towels got so bad It’s all about what they’re made of. By Andrea Sachs July 18, 2024 at 9:38 a.m. EDT For his new hotel in Phoenix, Sam Fox set a high bar for the guest room towels. He ordered severalstyles from different suppliers and had them shipped to … Continue reading Why are hotel towels so thin, small and scratchy?
How safe are the off-market alternatives to weight loss drugs?
https://apple.news/AQ4s6bgmBR56oRUMdT4ghJA Why Millions Are Trying FDA-Authorized Alternatives to Big Pharma’s Weight Loss Drugs By Arthur Allen, Illustration by Oona Tempest, JULY 23, 2024 Pharmacist Mark Mikhael has lost 50 pounds over the past 12 months. He no longer has diabetes and finds himself “at my ideal body weight,” with his cholesterol below 200 for the first time … Continue reading How safe are the off-market alternatives to weight loss drugs?
Why paper checks refuse to die
http://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/business/paper-check-payment-fraud-scam.html Why Paper Checks Refuse to Die It’s hard to avoid hassle — or fraud — when you’re required to pay with paper and ink. Here’s why checks persist and why some people don’t mind. Credit...Martin Haake By Ron Lieber Ron Lieber read several hundred tips from Your Money newsletter subscribers while reporting this column. July 24, 2024 … Continue reading Why paper checks refuse to die
We’re supposed to ignore Trump’s statement that we’ll never have to vote again (because he’ll take over)
https://apple.news/AR8Sapf3NTiKjJRas_4_OEg Donald Trump Was Totally Not Being Serious When He Suggested He’s Going to Appoint Himself President for Life: Republicans This is a guy who loves democracy, after all. [HA!!!] BY BESS LEVIN for Vanity Fair JULY 29, 2024 What did Donald Trump mean when he told a crowd of supporters to “get out and vote, just this time,” and … Continue reading We’re supposed to ignore Trump’s statement that we’ll never have to vote again (because he’ll take over)
Scientists found the hidden flaw in solar panels — and now they’ll last much longer
https://apple.news/A2Slu7nDgSMyuUpu8F989Iw Scientists Found the Hidden Flaw in Solar Panels—and Now They’ll Last Much Longer It’s a giant step toward a stable power future. BY DARREN ORF for Popular MechanicsPUBLISHED: JUL 29, 2024 9:00 AM EDT Jackyenjoyphotography//Getty Images Gear-obsessed editors choose every product we review. We may earn commission if you buy from a link. Why Trust Us? Halide … Continue reading Scientists found the hidden flaw in solar panels — and now they’ll last much longer
Using an air purifier properly
By Lisa Wood Shapiro | 07.30.24I’m not saying I would do this, but if I visit your home, I might look around to see if you have an air purifier. If you have one, I might estimate the cubic footage of your room and then, if I’m left alone, I might open the purifier to look … Continue reading Using an air purifier properly
How to become a morning person
http://www.theguardian.com/lifeandstyle/2024/jan/28/crack-on-how-to-become-a-morning-person-and-feel-like-a-winner? ‘Don’t do’ lists and a protein hit: 20 ways to become a morning person and feel like a winner Early risers know only too well the smug satisfaction of getting up and getting going. But what if you’re more of an owl than a lark? Here’s how to change your body clock and seize … Continue reading How to become a morning person
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