Climate News: part 3


"Climate scientists have been left 'flabbergasted' as temperatures in parts of South America near 40 degrees Celsius in the middle of what is supposed to be its winter."
 

"Climate scientists have been left 'flabbergasted' as temperatures in parts of South America near 40 degrees Celsius in the middle of what is supposed to be its winter."
Wow! 40C = 104F …. in winter. 🥵
 
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They are, however, potentially harmful to people, wildlife and the environment.

The substances break down very slowly over time and can persist over thousands of years in the environment, a property that has led to them being known as 'forever chemicals.'

They have been linked to a number of health problems including lower response to vaccines, lower birth weight, thyroid disease, increased cholesterol levels, liver damage, kidney cancer and testicular cancer.

The research team purchased 39 different brands of drinking straw made from five materials – paper, bamboo, glass, stainless steel and plastic.

The straws, which were mainly bought from shops, supermarkets and fast-food restaurants, then underwent two rounds of testing for PFAS.

I very rarely drink any sort of beverage that is traditionally associated with straws, but this did get my attention.
 



I very rarely drink any sort of beverage that is traditionally associated with straws, but this did get my attention.
I, also, rarely use straws. I use them for milkshakes when I'm driving and that's about it. My wife and daughter use SS straws at home, but I'm not comfortable with how to clean the lumen of the straw.

Real men don't use straws, right? ;)
 
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I, also, rarely use straws. I use them for milkshakes when I'm driving and that's about it. My wife and daughter use SS straws at home, but I'm not comfortable with how to clean the lumen of the straw.

Real men don't use straws, right? ;)
That's always been my take on it. 😜
 
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