Political battles at the most local levels are slowing the pace of decarbonization Property owners in the windy and sunny parts of the U.S. are pushing back against large-scale renewable energy development, opposition that researchers say could slow the transition to a cleaner economy. Photo: Aaron Yoder/WSJ
Category Archives: Reviews
Political Analysis: Fiasco In Afghanistan, Work On Holidays, Dante’s Wisdom
A selection of three essential articles read aloud from the latest issue of The Economist. This week: the fiasco in Afghanistan is a grave blow to America’s reputation, Bartleby asks whether you should work (a little) on your holiday (10:00) and, 700 years on, how Dante can still help people find hope amid adversity (15:40)
Political News: Gerson & Capehart On Afghanistan, School Mask Mandates
Students returned to school in a number of states this week amid a new surge of COVID cases and a fierce battle over mask mandates. Republican governors in states like Arizona and Texas have tried to stop school districts from mandating face masks, drawing sharp criticism from some parents and educators, and action from the white house. John Yang reports from Florida, the epicenter of this debate.
Top New Camper Vans: The 2022 Thor ‘Tellaro’ (Video)
If a camper van is on your wish list, then check out the Thor Tellaro. From solar charging, lithium batteries even a pop top, this Class B RV is outfitted for all your adventures. For more visit https://www.thormotorcoach.com/tellaro/
Health: Looking Out For Diverticulitis (Harvard)
Cover Previews: Science Magazine – August 20, 2021
Science: Building A Mars Analog In Arizona, Moral Outrage Algorithms
Contributing Correspondent Michael Price joins host Sarah Crespi to discuss the newest Mars analog to be built on the location of the first attempt at a large-scale sealed habitat, Biosphere 2 in Arizona.
Next, William Brady, a postdoctoral researcher in the psychology department at Yale University, talks with Sarah about using an algorithm to measure increasing expressions of moral outrage on social media platforms.
Covid-19: What To Know About Booster Shots (WSJ)
The Biden administration announced that Americans who have been fully vaccinated with a two-dose regimen against Covid-19 should receive a booster, citing the threat from the highly contagious Delta variant. WSJ breaks down what you need to know. Photo: Kamil Krzaczynski/Reuters
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