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
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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
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
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
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
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)
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
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
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
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
A French movie to catch in theaters now
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
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
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