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
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
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
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
El Niño is coming with ocean temps already at record highs — probable disaster for fish and corals
theconversation.com/el-nino-is-coming-and-ocean-temps-are-already-at-record-highs-that-can-spell-disaster-for-fish-and-corals-202424? Marine heat waves can reach the ocean floor as well as surface waters. Sebastian Pena Lambarri via Unsplash, CC BY El Niño is coming, and ocean temps are already at record highs – that can spell disaster for fish and corals Published: April 18, 2023 8.44am EDT Author Dillon AmayaClimate Research Scientist, National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration … Continue reading El Niño is coming with ocean temps already at record highs — probable disaster for fish and corals
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