Opinion: Climate scientists are finally learning what Indigenous elders like me have been teaching for generations - The Salt Lake Tribune (archive.ph)
Vermont Moves to Hold Fossil-Fuel Companies Liable for Climate-Change Damage (archive.ph)
Recently, with memories of the floodings still fresh, Vermont lawmakers voted to assess a fee on fossil-fuel producers to pay for “climate-adaptive” infrastructure projects in the state. The bill operates on the polluter-pays principle, the basis of the federal Superfund law—it’s been dubbed the Climate Superfund Act....
Taking the plunge: The real health risks of swimming in Britain’s rivers (archive.ph)
When Russell Brand and Bear Grylls took a dip at Henley-on-Thames in late April for Brand’s much-vaunted baptism, let’s hope for their sake that the water was first tested for E.coli. British waterways are rife with the harmful bacteria, along with other nasties, and for the thousands of keen outdoor swimmers diving into the...
How academic publishers profit from the publish-or-perish culture - The biggest publishers have increased their share of the more prestigious end of the market (archive.ph)
Ukraine halts passport services for men living abroad (archive.ph)
Ukraine is cutting off consular services for its male citizens who live outside the country. The measure aims to force men back home to serve in the military, but some doubt its efficacy — and legality....
Louisiana's wingnut Governor has signed legislation reclassifying mifepristone and misoprostol, the DIY abortion meds, as "controlled and dangerous substances." (archive.ph)
The drugs are well-known to be perfectly safe, but facts are passé, when there’s a chance to ruin women’s lives.
WSJ: US "floating pier" for Gaza damaged by choppy seas. Parts of the structure broke off. Military says dock still functional (archive.ph)
Education Dept. announces highest federal student loan interest rate in more than a decade (archive.ph)
The U.S. Department of Education announced Tuesday the interest rates on federal student loans for the 2024-2025 academic year....
La Fiscalía chilena indaga eventuales delitos tras cuatro muertes por influenza en la región de Ñuble (archive.ph) Spanish
Los fallecimientos se produjeron en 48 horas. Una niña de seis años era la única que estaba vacunada influenza en chile
At their UMass Dartmouth graduation - a billionaire gave graduates $1,000 in cash. $500 was for them. And he hoped they'd donate the other $500. (archive.ph)
Comments are disabled. It’s PR for the billionaire....
Some Massachusetts towns are refusing to comply with state law to zone for more homes. Meanwhile - metro Boston is facing the worst shortage of homes anywhere in the US. (archive.ph)
It’s a Boston article....
Beware of killer rhododendrons, Woodland Trust urges gardeners (archive.ph)
Gardeners should not buy rhododendron ponticum because of the threat to native trees and wildlife, the Woodland Trust has said....
Japanese official says wingnut Republican Senator's enthusiastic endorsement of nuking Gaza is "extremely regrettable." [Japan Times] (archive.ph)
Priced Out of Housing, Communities Take Development Into Their Own Hands (archive.ph)
“Traverse City is becoming Myrtle Beach meets Hilton Head — a place catering to a population outside the region,” Mr. Treter said. “Our work force can’t live here anymore.”...
Police break up pro-Palestinian camp at the University of Michigan (archive.ph)
One of the most prolific lawyers in Michigan, Marc Bernstien, is on the U of M board of directors and palyed the bullshit antisemite card....
Biden says "We will always stand with Israel against threats to its security" (archive.ph)
Democrats fueling the fascist myth of a "border crisis" again (archive.ph)
Niagara strike against forced overtime: scabs can't keep up, management asks for custody agreements if employee wants time with kids (archive.ph)
‘It’s destroyed us’: Parents of children with long Covid accused of making it up (archive.ph)
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Niagara strike against forced overtime: scabs can't keep up, management asks for custody agreements if employee wants time with kids (archive.ph)
As a middle-aged man clinging to adolescent invulnerability, I firmly believe any vessel can be opened with my teeth. (archive.ph)
White House engages in genocide denial (archive.ph)
Niagara strike against forced overtime: scabs can't keep up, management asks for custody agreements if employee wants time with kids (archive.ph)
Four Years On, Covid-19 Remains a Worse Killer Than the Flu, US Study Finds (archive.ph)
Covid-19 remained a bigger killer than the flu last winter, despite hopes the pandemic virus would eventually blend into the background with other respiratory germs that cause seasonal epidemics, a US study showed....
[Entrevista] La vida 'secreta' como virólogo de Dexter Holland, el legendario cantante de Offspring: "Hacer ciencia es tan creativo como la música" (archive.ph) Spanish
El líderde The Offspring, que se doctoró en 2017 con una tesis sobre el virus VIH, ha sido una de las estrellas del festival Starmus: “Ser punk es una actitud”, asegura
