https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2021/aug/10/un-climate-report-joe-biden-us-response UN climate report raises pressure on Biden to seize a rare moment The US president may have only one chance to pass legislation to confront the crisis: ‘We can’t wait’ Joe Biden at a cabinet meeting last month. Global action on climate could hinge in large part on the US response. Photograph: Drew Angerer/Getty Images … Continue reading Only governmental changes will be enough to fight climate crisis — but will the politicians step up?
What’s with A/C for outside dining?
https://ny.eater.com/2021/8/11/22595852/nyc-restaurants-outdoor-air-conditioning-outdoor-dining For Restaurants That Can Afford Them, Outdoor Air Conditioners Are the Latest Pandemic Pivot Air conditioned outdoor dining rooms are driving up electricity bills. And luring back customers. by Luke Fortney@lucasfortney Aug 11, 2021, 6:19pm EDT As New York City settles into the slowest period of the summer season, some restaurant owners are once again on … Continue reading What’s with A/C for outside dining?
CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated
https://apnews.com/article/health-coronavirus-pandemic-cdc-pregnant-women-vaccines-4e7f7231737a11fbe235fa7180dcfd3a CDC urges COVID vaccines during pregnancy as delta surges By LINDSEY TANNER and MIKE STOBBE August 10, 2021 In this March 29, 2021 file photo, a worker readies syringes with the Moderna COVID-19 vaccine in Metairie, La. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is urging all pregnant women to get vaccinated against COVID-19, … Continue reading CDC urges pregnant women to get vaccinated
Planet already permanently changed by climate change according to U.N.
https://www.wsj.com/articles/some-climate-change-effects-may-be-irreversible-u-n-panel-report-says-11628496000? Some Climate Change Effects May Be Irreversible, U.N. Panel Says Report highlights human responsibility for heat waves, droughts, intense storms and other extreme weather events By Robert Lee Hotz and Timothy Puko Updated Aug. 9, 2021 6:00 pm ET Rising seas, melting ice caps and other effects of a warming climate may be irreversible for centuries and are unequivocally … Continue reading Planet already permanently changed by climate change according to U.N.
Heavy load on medical providers helping unvaccinated who didn’t need to die
Medical providers have been working full out for those with COVID since March 2020 -- and watching people be placed on machines or die before vaccines were available. Those miracle workers and compassionate caregivers will continue to do their best for the unvaccinated facing serious outcomes but the emotional burden of seeing unnecessary death has … Continue reading Heavy load on medical providers helping unvaccinated who didn’t need to die
Tweaks so color blind can use iPhones
https://appleinsider.com/articles/21/08/10/how-to-use-an-iphone-if-you-have-color-blindness? How to use an iPhone if you have color blindness By Malcolm Owen | Aug 10, 2021 E-mailFacebook Twitter Reddit If you are color blind, it can sometimes get in the way of enjoying visual content, such as by making the iOS and iPadOS user interface harder to understand and use. Here are ways you can set up your iPhone and … Continue reading Tweaks so color blind can use iPhones
5 Takeaways from major U.N. climate change report
http://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/09/climate/un-climate-report-takeaways.html? 5 takeaways from the major new U.N. climate report. The burning of fossil fuels is behind rising levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere. Credit...Kacper Pempel/Reuters By Henry Fountain Aug. 9, 2021 On Monday the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, a scientific body convened by the United Nations, released a major new report concluding that the … Continue reading 5 Takeaways from major U.N. climate change report
If you want to add a free digital vaccine certificate to Wallet on your iPhone
Note that there are no assurances that this vaccine certificate will be accepted. http://www.cultofmac.com/749709/how-to-add-a-free-digital-vaccine-certificate-to-wallet-on-iphone/ How to add a free digital vaccine certificate to Wallet on iPhone BY DAVID SNOW • 9:20 AM, AUGUST 10, 2021 HOW-TO Travel is a main reason why a digital vaccine certificate on your iPhone could come in handy.Photo: VaxYes Now that you’ve got … Continue reading If you want to add a free digital vaccine certificate to Wallet on your iPhone
Vaccinated avoiding unvaccinated — and they’re taking it as an insult
As someone of Medicare age who also has treated (but nonetheless existing) health issues, I'm in the camp of those wearing masks everywhere I need to go, moving to N95 if the location is indoors. I don't begrudge the unvaccinated their right not to get the shots, but I have an equal right to avoid … Continue reading Vaccinated avoiding unvaccinated — and they’re taking it as an insult
One-quarter of U.S. population has already had health-related problems from heat this year
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2021/aug/07/study-health-extreme-heat-climate-crisis Study reveals effects of extreme heat on tens of millions of Americans Research shows more than a quarter of US population suffered ill health last summer, and it’s likely to get worse A swimming pool in San Bernardino in June. Heat is already the biggest weather-related killer of Americans, according to the National Weather … Continue reading One-quarter of U.S. population has already had health-related problems from heat this year
Symptoms of Delta COVID in elderly very different than earlier versions
For an elderly person just being unusually tired or lacking an appetite may be evidence that they've acquired Delta. http://www.nytimes.com/2021/08/08/health/coronavirus-symptoms-elderly.html For Seniors Especially, Covid Can Be Stealthy With infections increasing once more, and hospitalization rising among older adults, health experts offer a timely warning: a coronavirus infection can look different in older patients. Rosemary Bily … Continue reading Symptoms of Delta COVID in elderly very different than earlier versions
Better drop emojis from your vocabulary
https://www.wsj.com/articles/sending-a-smiley-face-make-sure-you-know-what-youre-saying-11628522840? Sending Smiley Emojis? They Now Mean Different Things to Different People Gen Z has adopted new meanings, while older people stick with tradition. The result is a lot of confusing interactions. By Aiyana IshmaelAug. 9, 2021 11:27 am ET A smiley face isn’t always just a smiley face. Behind the yellow, wide-eyed emoji’s grin lurks … Continue reading Better drop emojis from your vocabulary
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