www.wsj.com/business/energy-oil/cop28-leaders-call-for-transitioning-away-from-fossil-fuels-in-final-push-at-climate-talks-48f4b1c3? COP28 Nations Agree for First Time to Transition Away From Fossil Fuels Conference host, the United Arab Emirates, brokered the compromise that calls for a clean energy shift to accelerate this decade By Matthew Dalton, Stacy Meichtry and Sha Hua, Updated Dec. 13, 2023 2:34 am ET COP28 President Sultan Al Jaber proposed the compromise agreement after … Continue reading COP28 nations agree for first time to transition away from fossil fuels
Apple releases new versions of WatchOS, iOS and MacOS
https://arstechnica.com/?p=1990115 Unfortunately WordPress (and this my blog) are not behaving tonight so all I can give you at the moment is the URL to an article explaining what’s new and what’s not included. Will update this as I can. Later: A misbehaving VPN had to be totally removed. All is well now. Apple releases iOS … Continue reading Apple releases new versions of WatchOS, iOS and MacOS
Goodreads Choice Awards — only reader-chosen list for 2023
This blog which is, I believe, in Canada has the best and most interesting coverage of Kindle issues around. I get thrown off sometimes by its references to prices not in dollars but it has a remarkable success rate in its coverage of upcoming news. Bravo! goodereader.com/blog/book-recommendations/here-are-the-winners-of-the-2023-goodreads-choice-awards Here are the winners of the 2023 Goodreads … Continue reading Goodreads Choice Awards — only reader-chosen list for 2023
Best books of 2023 (in the U.K.)
https://www.theguardian.com/books/2023/dec/09/the-best-books-of-2023 The best books of 2023 From Paul Murray’s brilliant tragicomedy to Barbra Streisand’s epic memoir, Guardian critics pick the year’s best fiction, politics, science, children’s books and more. Tell us about your favourite books in the commentsSat 9 Dec 2023 06.00 EST Fiction Zadie Smith’s first foray into historical fiction, medieval magical realism from … Continue reading Best books of 2023 (in the U.K.)
Solid review of Liz Cheney’s “Oath and Honor: a Memoir and Warning”
https://apple.news/AkhKxJNytRXOxQoM7nwxTog Waking Up With Fleas Liz Cheney calls out Trump and his cronies with bracing candor. Why did it take her so long? BY LAURA MILLER for SLATE DEC 08, 2023,10:25 AM Liz Cheney at the U.S. Capitol on Dec. 21, 2022. Jonathan Ernst/Reuters Without a doubt, the nation owes a debt to Liz Cheney, whose new … Continue reading Solid review of Liz Cheney’s “Oath and Honor: a Memoir and Warning”
Fossil fuel phase-out not enough without more protections of nature
http://www.theguardian.com/environment/2023/dec/11/fossil-fuel-phase-out-climate-breakdown-protect-natural-world-cop28 Fossil fuel phase-out will ‘not avert climate breakdown without protections for nature’ Top climate scientist says carbon sinks such as forests and wetlands vital to keeping temperature rise below 1.5C Fiona Harvey and Patrick Greenfield in DubaiMon 11 Dec 2023 01.00 EST Human destruction of nature is pushing the planet to a point of no return, and … Continue reading Fossil fuel phase-out not enough without more protections of nature
Ultraviolet light can kill many viruses — so why aren’t we using it
https://apple.news/AoERMQ7HsTVaLoPcTMm6IAA Ultraviolet light can kill almost all the viruses in a room. Why isn’t it everywhere? Can special lightbulbs end the next pandemic before it starts? As I write this article, I have a cold. At some point in the past couple of weeks, I managed to inhale a droplet of water suspended in the … Continue reading Ultraviolet light can kill many viruses — so why aren’t we using it
Hottest temperatures in human history doesn’t mean hottest ever
https://apple.news/ArUDOHGHaSbq1DkQXrNLoAQ New climate record is a reminder: Earth used to be way hotter, the oceans way higher Doyle Rice for USA TODAY, published Dec. 10, 2023 Carbon dioxide levels in Earth's atmosphere are at their highest point in human history, a study released in early December reports. In fact, according to the study, it has been about 14 … Continue reading Hottest temperatures in human history doesn’t mean hottest ever
Google has more types of searches than you probably realize
https://apple.news/ACTF665PjQYuW-eV7I-SP5Q [use this to see the rather pretty graphics Five types of searches that may surprise you from AARP SINCE ITS founding, Google has so dominated the online search market that the company’s name has become the de facto verb for the task. As the company marks its 25th anniversary, AARP tech writer Edward C. Baig … Continue reading Google has more types of searches than you probably realize
Liz Cheney’s book is in demand, but impossible to find
For those who read on Kindles, the best deal is to buy the combination of the Kindle and audio books. Cheney is an excellent narrator and the price of both is less than the price of the audiobook alone. Reviews and recommendations from critic Ron Charles. THE WASHINGTON POST BOOK CLUBThis week Liz Cheney is everywhere, … Continue reading Liz Cheney’s book is in demand, but impossible to find
Is a looming fertility crisis leading us to a future where only the rich can reproduce?
This is not the first item I've posted on this largely ignored threat to the future of humanity -- such widespread infertility caused by plastics that we can't reproduce in high enough numbers to avoid regressing or indeed becoming extinct. Science, health and tech news and analysis from Salon,edited by Troy Farah, in an emailed … Continue reading Is a looming fertility crisis leading us to a future where only the rich can reproduce?
A better way to grind coffee, according to science
http://www.washingtonpost.com/science/2023/12/06/coffee-grinding-science-static-droplet/ There’s a better way to grind coffee, according to science Static electricity builds up on beans during grinding, creating mess and waste. Scientists have a simple solution. By Carolyn Y. Johnson December 6, 2023 at 11:00 a.m. EST Grinding coffee is a messy business. Static electricity builds up on the grounds, leaving a clingy mess … Continue reading A better way to grind coffee, according to science
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