Chinese Scientists Work to Climate Proof Potatoes

Chinese Scientists Work to Climate-Proof Potatoes

Potatoes are extremely vulnerable to heat and therefore climate change.

Business - Inc. - 6 hours ago

China scientists rush to climate-proof potatoes

World - Yahoo News - Yesterday

Deadliest weather made worse by climate change - scientists

Human-caused climate change made recent extreme weather events more intense and more likely, new analysis finds.

Scientists say climate change made deadly floods worse

Climate change had a role in making the storm that hit Spain more intense and deadly, say scientists

Warren Washington, Groundbreaking Climate Scientist, Dies at 88

He invented a computer model that made it possible to measure human-induced climate change. He also helped break a color barrier in science.

Top stories - The New York Times - November 6

Ultra-rich using jets like taxis, climate scientists warn

Researchers worked out the amount of planet-warming gas released by private jets over four years.

Exhaustion at work can lead to difficulty controlling emotions, scientists say

Working long hours can lead to people having issues moderating behaviour due to ‘ego depletion’, research shows. If a hard day in the office leaves you crabby and uncooperative, you may have an ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

Pakistani guard shoots, wound 2 Chinese working in a textile mill in Karachi

Authorities say a Pakistani guard shot and wounded two Chinese nationals working in a textile mill in the southern port city of Karachi, but the attack was not related to militant violence

World - ABC News - November 5

Spain floods latest: number killed passes 150 as scientists say climate change ‘most likely explanation’

At least 155 people have reportedly died with more rain forecast for the flood-hit region of Valencia. Death toll expected to rise amid anger over preparedness People in Spain: have you ...

World - The Guardian - October 31

Scientists warn that a key Atlantic current could collapse, among other climate tipping points

A report describes the dire state of Earth’s snow and ice, suggesting that several major climate tipping points are more likely to be reached than previously thought.

Cop29: which climate finance ideas are most likely to work?

With $1tn a year needed, we analyse how best to fill the gap, from wealth taxes to levies on flying and oil extraction. Countries meeting in Baku, Azerbaijan, for the Cop29 climate summit are under ...

World - The Guardian - November 11

U.S. climate envoy says work will continue despite Trump’s return

U.S. climate envoy John Podesta said President-elect Donald Trump can slow, not stop, the transition from fossil fuels when he returns to office in January.

Potato recipes from the Murdock family

Sixth-generation Idaho potato farmer Brian Murdock offers "Sunday Morning" viewers some simple recipes for spuds.

Smuggled out in suitcases, potato sacks and coffins

Polish aid worker Irena Sendler saved 2,500 Jewish children from the Warsaw ghetto in WW2

Recipe: Creamy No-Fail Make-Ahead Mashed Potatoes

From Food & Wine: Find out how to make the best-ever mashed potatoes days before Thanksgiving.

"All hands on deck" for Idaho's annual potato harvest

In Idaho, harvest season means some high schools offer students a two-week "spud break," when they help farmers get their potatoes out of the ground and into the cellar. And in some cases, their ...

Technics SL-1300G Review: A Bomb Proof Classic

This hyper-robust deck from Technics takes classic design to the audiophile tier.

Tech - Wired - October 31

New Tech Tries to Catastrophe-Proof Your Home

Tech once used to make homes more sustainable has fresh applications in making structures resistant to hurricanes, hail, blackouts, flooding, wildfires, and other disasters

Tech - The Wall Street Journal - November 8

Five Ways to Disaster-Proof the Energy Grid

With extreme weather events—and power outages—on the rise, utilities and tech companies are looking at what they can do to keep the lights on in the future.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 10

How Students Can AI-Proof Their Careers

Artificial intelligence is going to eliminate a lot of jobs in the future. It’s possible to reduce the risk that it will be yours.

Business - The Wall Street Journal - November 20

Lawsuits target ‘potato cartel’ enabled by price data aggregators

Frozen potato producers are the target of multiple new federal lawsuits alleging that companies have been coordinating their prices through third-party data providers to form a “potato cartel.” ...

Politics - The Hill - November 21

Become A Gun-Wielding Potato With This Week's Epic Games Store Freebie

The Epic Games Store continues to give away a free game each week, and this week is another nice find with a price that can't be beaten. Every Thursday at 8 AM PT / 11 AM ET, Epic offers at least ...

Tech - GameSpot - 12 hours ago

Arizona’s proof of citizenship complicates voting in US swing state

Critics cry foul over requirement they say makes it harder for minorities and young people to vote

World - Financial Times - October 30

These tips for investing in mutual funds and ETFs can inflation-proof your portfolio

Prepare for the possibility of higher interest rates.

Business - MarketWatch - November 1

MrBeast fires workers, but probe finds no proof of sexual misconduct

Online video production company says it fired as many as 10 employees after an investigation into its workplace culture.

Biden needs to Trump-proof US support for NATO, Ukraine

Given that Trump may well pressure Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky to negotiate an agreement with Putin, it is incumbent on the Biden administration to strengthen Kyiv’s hand as much as ...

Politics - The Hill - November 7

How California has been ‘Trump-proofing’ itself against federal reprisal

Newsom also announces special session of legislature to ensure state agencies’ funding and says: ‘We won’t sit idle’. US elections 2024 – live updates California prided itself on its ...

World - The Guardian - November 7

Tariffs, tech and Taiwan: how China hopes to Trump-proof its economy

With $500bn worth of trade in the crosshairs of Donald Trump’s tariffs, Xi Jinping is preparing for four more years of unpredictability. China is bracing itself for four years of volatile relations ...

World - The Guardian - November 8

The Proof of My Innocence by Jonathan Coe review – a blue murder mystery

Set during Liz Truss’s premiership, Coe’s multilayered novel is a mixture of whodunnit and political chronicle with a villain hiding in plain sight. My favourite joke in Jonathan Coe’s new novel is ...

World - The Guardian - November 12

Proof of Play launches Season 3 for hot Web3 game Pirate Nation

Proof of Play, the maker of Web3 game Pirate Nation, announced today the launch of Season 3 on November 14.

Tech - VentureBeat - November 13

California Gov. Gavin Newsom preparing to "Trump-proof" his state

Governors in blue states are preparing to push back against the incoming Trump administration's agenda. California Gov. Gavin Newsom has called a special session of the legislature to "Trump-proof" ...

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber says X rival is 'billionaire proof'

Bluesky CEO Jay Graber told CNBC that the social media app's open design could thwart potential acquisition efforts.

Business - CNBC - November 21

Biden aims to Trump-proof his legacy with policy blitz in final days

Outgoing president makes last push on Ukraine and seeks new judicial appointments and manufacturing subsidies

Business - Financial Times - 5 days ago

Biden must Trump-proof US democracy, activists say: ‘There is a sense of urgency’

President can secure civil liberties, accelerate spending on climate and healthcare, and spare death row prisoners. The skies above the White House were cold and grey. Joe Biden greeted the ...

World - The Guardian - 4 days ago

Will Labour’s Plan For Work, Work?

And, COP29 climate talks end with criticised deal.

Not just dessert: how sweet potato pie became a tool of Black American resistance

From the civil rights movement to the killing of Michael Brown, the deep orange dish has gained cultural power in the US – and comforted generations of Black families. The pastry chef David Benton ...

World - The Guardian - 14 hours ago

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