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Correcting common myths about cancer

lundi 9 octobre 2023 à 03:49

Correcting common myths about cancer.

As for homeopathy, that is such an absurd idea it can't possibly do anything. It is quackery with dilutions of grandeur.

Australia's latest climate plan

lundi 9 octobre 2023 à 03:49

Australia's latest climate plan would allow some coal mines to increase their coal-burning emissions until 2030 and profit from it.

The Labor government is still much better than the previous constantly dishonest right-wing government, and much better than the US on climate issues, but we can't help being very disappointed by its occasional egregious attacks on hope for the future.

Monoculture tree plantations

lundi 9 octobre 2023 à 03:49

Ecologists warn that monoculture tree plantations endanger native wildlife while doing little good against global heating. This is especially the case when the trees planted are an intrusive species to begin with.

Negative consequences reported include drying out ecosystems, acidifying soils, crowding out native plants and turbocharging wildfires.

Ukrainians' hatred of Russians

lundi 9 octobre 2023 à 03:49

I am disappointed that Ukrainians are reacting to Putin's invasion by hating Russians and characteristics of Russians.

A few weeks after the invasion, I urged Ukrainians to direct their anger at Putin and his crimes, not at Russia and Russians.

Student safety not improved by surveillance technology

lundi 9 octobre 2023 à 03:49

*US student safety not improved by surveillance technology such as cameras and facial recognition software, research shows.*

Keep in mind that many of the edtech "tools" that students and teachers are compelled to use are also surveillance technology even though surveillance is not their ostensible purpose. (I suspect it is a substantial part of businesses' purpose in selling those products and dis-services.)

Surveillance that is a "byproduct" is just as wrong as surveillance "on purpose."