New York Times gift articles
- https:// www.nytimes.com /2024/09/16/opinion/china-solar-climate.html
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/13388973
> > Preliminary data shows that while global carbon emissions are continuing to rise, China’s emissions may already be peaking — the longtime climate villain turning the corner on carbon before the planet as a whole does.
- https:// www.nytimes.com /2024/09/16/business/energy-environment/pennsylvania-fracking-natural-gas-trump-harris.html
This has been the issue with methane for a while: it's worthless at the wellhead because there's a huge amount being extracted.
Given how miserable the extraction is to be around, it would really help to have a way to create regional prosperity without the extraction.
- https:// www.nytimes.com /2024/09/15/world/africa/floods-africa.html
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/13368242
> > Although Africa produces only a fraction of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions, Africans bear an exceptionally heavy burden from climate change, according to the World Meteorological Organization. > > > > And adapting to it will cost sub-Saharan Africa $30 billion to $50 billion annually over the next decade, or 2 to 3 percent of the region’s gross domestic product, it said. > > > >“The impact of climate change is what we’re witnessing right now,” said Olasunkanmi Okunola, a scientist whose study focuses on flood risk management and climate adaptation. “There’s no way we can prevent major disasters from happening, but there are steps we can take to lessen the effect.”
- https:// www.nytimes.com /live/2024/09/15/us/harris-trump-election
I'll note that the last attempt was by somebody who was basically a nihilist school shooter type who saw that he might be particularly famous if he killed the President.
- https:// www.nytimes.com /2024/09/13/us/politics/vance-trump-ukraine-russia-war.html
cross-posted from: https://lemmy.blahaj.zone/post/16461348
> Gift Link
- https:// www.nytimes.com /2024/09/10/us/taylor-swift-endorses-kamala-harris.html
Full text of her Instagram post:
> Like many of you, I watched the debate tonight. If you haven’t already, now is a great time to do your research on the issues at hand and the stances these candidates take on the topics that matter to you the most. As a voter, I make sure to watch and read everything I can about their proposed policies and plans for this country. > >Recently I was made aware that AI of ‘me’ falsely endorsing Donald Trump’s presidential run was posted to his site. It really conjured up my fears around AI, and the dangers of spreading misinformation. It brought me to the conclusion that I need to be very transparent about my actual plans for this election as a voter. The simplest way to combat misinformation is with the truth. > >I will be casting my vote for Kamala Harris and Tim Walz in the 2024 Presidential Election. I’m voting for @kamalaharris because she fights for the rights and causes I believe need a warrior to champion them. I think she is a steady-handed, gifted leader and I believe we can accomplish so much more in this country if we are led by calm and not chaos. I was so heartened and impressed by her selection of running mate @timwalz, who has been standing up for LGBTQ+ rights, IVF, and a woman’s right to her own body for decades. > >I’ve done my research, and I’ve made my choice. Your research is all yours to do, and the choice is yours to make. I also want to say, especially to first time voters: Remember that in order to vote, you have to be registered! I also find it’s much easier to vote early. I’ll link where to register and find early voting dates and info in my story. > >With love and hope, > >Taylor Swift > >Childless Cat Lady
- https:// messaging-custom-newsletters.nytimes.com /dynamic/render
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/13204936
> Title & subtitle come from the article version of this newsletter
- https:// www.nytimes.com /2024/09/09/us/grand-canyon-death-hiker.html
Dated: 2024-09-09. Added: 2024-09-10.
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2024's unusually persistent warmth | This year is increasingly diverging from past El Nino years
www.theclimatebrink.com 2024's unusually persistent warmthThis year is increasingly diverging from past El Nino years.
- https:// www.nytimes.com /2024/09/09/opinion/project-2025-trump-change.html
cross-posted from: https://slrpnk.net/post/13168152
> The original text on the chart has a typo, saying "millions of metric tons" instead of "billions of metric tons". This is very apparent if you look at the source > > I've corrected that here: > > !
- www.nytimes.com Venezuela’s Opposition Candidate Flees to Spain
Edmundo González, who is widely considered to have won July’s disputed presidential election, was facing an arrest warrant.
- • 100%www.nytimes.com Kuwait Is Awash in Oil Money. But It Can’t Keep the Power On.
The Persian Gulf nation has instituted rolling blackouts to cope with surging summer electricity demand, stirring frustration among citizens.
Basically, a combination of higher temperatures pushing up the need for air conditioning plus poor planning (eg: refusal to install solar at scale) has meant that Kuwait has needed to institute more rolling blackouts this year than in the past.
- www.nytimes.com Shocked by Extreme Storms, a Maine Fishing Town Fights to Save Its Waterfront
After two devastating storms hit Stonington in January, plans are multiplying to raise and fortify wharves, roads and buildings. But will that be enough?
- • 100%www.nytimes.com In Threatened Island Nation, Pope Hears Plea for Climate Action
Pope Francis is visiting Papua New Guinea, which has been exploited for its natural resources and is imperiled by rising sea levels.
- www.nytimes.com Opinion | The Killer Climate Disaster That Has No Name
Heat waves are America’s deadliest weather events. It’s time we name them.