Solar pumps are spreading rapidly among rural communities in many water-starved regions across India, Africa, and elsewhere. These devices can tap underground water all day long at no charge, without government scrutiny....
"President Joe Biden’s administration on Wednesday finalized approval of $1.1 billion to help keep California’s last operating nuclear power plant running. "...
GHSA previously issued a report finding that 3,434 pedestrians were killed on U.S. roadways in the first half of 2022, based on preliminary data reported by State Highway Safety Offices. A second report analyzing state-reported data for all of 2022 found that roadways continue to be incredibly deadly for pedestrians. There were...
I’m SO outraged by this random thing on the Internet that probably isn’t even real! GOSH! I wonder if all this made up rage I have from constantly reading this stuff has a long term detrimental effect on my mental health? The freaking nerve!
Elon Musk has said and done a lot of weird and outrageous things during his tenure as the owner of Twitter (now X), but we may have just seen the weirdest and most outrageous.
The proposed rule, aimed at reducing exposure to a potent neurotoxin, would require water systems nationwide to replace lead pipes that carry tap water to homes, schools and offices
She happened to be at a table with a world leader at a large event. Guess who else has been at a table with Putin? Most recent US presidents and countless other politicians.
She knows her ruling is fucking stupid. All she is saying is “I’m gonna try not to get killed by some extremist while this gets appealed to higher courts.”
Microsoft is not buying Valve and Counter-Strike for £12 billion (metro.co.uk)
Mushroom ID (mander.xyz)
Limericks (mander.xyz)
Five Things the “Nuclear Bros” Don’t Want You to Know About Small Modular Reactors (blog.ucsusa.org)
A realistic understanding of their costs and risks is critical....
2x2 lumber at Home Depot is now 1.28x1.28. Actual size is supposed to be 1.5 (kbin.run)
I dont know why they have to lie about it. At $5/8ft board you'd think I paid for the full 1.5. Edit: I mixed up nominal with actual.
Logitech being Logitech (sh.itjust.works)
Vaccine breakthrough means no more chasing strains (news.ucr.edu)
Solar-Powered Farming Is Quickly Depleting the World's Groundwater Supply (www.wired.com)
Solar pumps are spreading rapidly among rural communities in many water-starved regions across India, Africa, and elsewhere. These devices can tap underground water all day long at no charge, without government scrutiny....
Five killed and 10 injured in Gaza aid airdrop when parachute fails to open (www.theguardian.com)
Future of American Dream 🏡 (lemmy.today)
Climate Summit (lemmy.world)
Far-Right Congressman Complains There Aren’t Enough White People Joining the Army (www.vice.com)
Rep. Paul Gosar blamed the drop in white recruits on the army’s supposed “woke Marxist ideologies.”
Economically failing nuclear plant to receive 1.1B bailout (apnews.com)
"President Joe Biden’s administration on Wednesday finalized approval of $1.1 billion to help keep California’s last operating nuclear power plant running. "...
No escape (lemmy.world)
US Pedestrian deaths rose a troubling 77% between 2010 and 2021. (www.ghsa.org)
GHSA previously issued a report finding that 3,434 pedestrians were killed on U.S. roadways in the first half of 2022, based on preliminary data reported by State Highway Safety Offices. A second report analyzing state-reported data for all of 2022 found that roadways continue to be incredibly deadly for pedestrians. There were...
GOP rep warns House has final say over election after states deem Trump ineligible for ballots (thehill.com)
40% of US electricity is now emissions-free (arstechnica.com)
Pizza Hut franchises in California lay off all delivery drivers ahead of $20 minimum wage increase (www.sfchronicle.com)
Whoops!! (reddthat.com)
Elon Musk Is Crafting A Narrative For The Death Of Twitter (www.forbes.com)
Elon Musk has said and done a lot of weird and outrageous things during his tenure as the owner of Twitter (now X), but we may have just seen the weirdest and most outrageous.
To protect kids, EPA wants total removal of lead pipes for the first time (wapo.st)
The proposed rule, aimed at reducing exposure to a potent neurotoxin, would require water systems nationwide to replace lead pipes that carry tap water to homes, schools and offices
Proud Boy Jan. 6 defendant who shot at law enforcement is sentenced to prison (www.nbcnews.com)
Nathan Pelham got into a standoff with law enforcement this year after he learned he was being charged in connection with the Capitol attack.
Full List of Public Figures Defending Susan Sarandon [Nov 22 2023 | Billie Schwab Dun | Newsweek] (www.newsweek.com)
Jill Stein formally launches 2024 White House bid as Green party candidate (www.theguardian.com)
Trump ‘engaged in an insurrection,’ judge says, but should remain on Colorado ballot | CNN Politics (www.cnn.com)