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Biden wants Americans to “bring down the temperature” — but MAGA will not let that happen

Biden wants Americans to “bring down the temperature” — but MAGA will not let that happen

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In the wake of Donald Trump’s devastating win last week, Democrats have fallen back on an old habit and are now trying to coax better behavior out of Republicans. In his Rose Garden speech acknowledging the loss, President Joe Biden begged, “Something I hope we can do no matter who you voted for is see each other not as adversaries but as fellow Americans, bring down the temperature.” Striking a similar note in their statement, Barack and Michelle Obama asked people to “listen to each other,” adding that “progress requires us to extend good faith and grace—even to people with whom we deeply disagree.” There are no limits to the faith that modeling good behavior will cause Republicans to shape up, apparently.  You cannot turn down the temperature when one side keeps setting the furniture on fire. Even prominent Trump supporters were making these “unity” and “peace” noises in the aftermath. Podcast host Joe Rogan, who endorsed Trump, appeared not to understand the character of the man he sat with for a three-hour interview. “He’s got …

Longer-lasting garms and less creasing: why it’s high time to start washing at a lower temperature | Wear More Wash Less

Longer-lasting garms and less creasing: why it’s high time to start washing at a lower temperature | Wear More Wash Less

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Look, we all know we’re supposed to be washing our clothes cool. For the sake of the planet, and our energy bills, defaulting to 30C instead of higher temperatures can save 40% of the energy used each year, according to the Energy Saving Trust. The EU has even made it compulsory since 2013 for all new machines to have a 20C option. Still, it can be tempting to let the dial slip back to 40C for old times’ sake, or stick on a cheeky 60c wash when faced with serious stains, feeling we need to crank up the heat. But does hotter really equal cleaner? Or more hygienic? And, more importantly, which do our clothes prefer? The first thing to know is that not all stains are created equal. For protein-based stains – such as egg, milk, ice-cream, avocado, mud, blood and all other bodily secretions – hot water can actually make the problem worse, causing the substance to coagulate and effectively “cook” into the fabric. Instead, cool water with an enzyme-based detergent does a …

Thursday Humor: What Is The Optimal Temperature For Global GDP Growth?

Thursday Humor: What Is The Optimal Temperature For Global GDP Growth?

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Authored by Mike Shedlock via MishTalk.com, A group of climate alarmists have concluded that global GDP will be 23 percent lower on the current path. I was aware of the ridiculous article when it came out. I stopped reading when I noted that all countries were all given equal weighting. For example, Nigeria has the same weight as the US. The authors tried to mitigate this in various ways but it was obvious that the authors would bend the data and the report to match their goals. Today, I am pleased to present a complete and thorough trashing of the Nature article. Please consider Global Non-Linear Effect of Temperature on Economic Production: Comment on Burke, Hsiang, and Miguel by David Barker, emphasis mine. The journal Nature published an influential article in 2015 by Marshall Burke, Solomon M. Hsiang, and Edward Miguel (hereafter BHM) purporting to show that higher temperatures will lower economic growth in warm countries. The Web of Science reports that the paper is in the top six one hundredths of one percent of economics and business publications by …

Global temperature streak continues with record heat in April

Global temperature streak continues with record heat in April

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April marked another “remarkable” month of record-breaking global air and sea surface temperature averages, according to a new report by the EU’s climate monitor published on Wednesday. Issued on: 08/05/2024 – 04:20 2 min The abnormally warm conditions came despite the continued weakening of the El Nino weather phenomenon that contributes to increased heat, said the EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service, pointing to human-caused climate change for exacerbating the extremes. Record heat  Since June last year, every month has been the warmest such period on record, according to Copernicus. April 2024 was no exception, clocking in at 1.58 degrees Celsius above the 1850-1900 pre-industrial average. “While unusual, a similar streak of monthly global temperature records happened previously in 2015/16,” Copernicus said. The average temperature over the last 12 months was also recorded at 1.6C above pre-industrial levels, surpassing the 1.5C target set by the 2015 Paris Agreement to limit global warming. The anomaly does not mean the Paris target has been missed, which is calculated over a period of decades. But it does signal “how …

Global temperature streak continues with record hot April | Climate News

Global temperature streak continues with record hot April | Climate News

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April was the hottest month on record and the eleventh consecutive month of record heat, according to new data. The EU’s Copernicus Climate Change Service found April 2024 was globally warmer than any previous April dating back to 1940. It was also 1.58C warmer than the estimated average for pre-industrial levels. Last month’s hot temperatures fuelled an ongoing drought in southern Africa, threatening food supplies and energy production. It follows a string of record hot months, starting from the hottest June on record last year. High temperatures persisted even though the warming El Nino weather pattern is subsiding, with heat remaining in ocean air temperatures. But they were also fuelled by the greenhouse gas emissions humans continue to release into the atmosphere, scientists said. Copernicus director Carlo Buontempo said: “El Nino peaked at the beginning of the year and the sea surface temperatures in the eastern tropical Pacific are now going back towards neutral conditions. “However, whilst temperature variations associated with natural cycles like El Nino come and go, the extra energy trapped into the …

Vietnam temperature records tumble as heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia

Vietnam temperature records tumble as heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia

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HANOI: More than 100 temperature records fell across Vietnam in April, according to official data, as a deadly heatwave scorches South and Southeast Asia. Extreme heat has blasted Asia from India to the Philippines in recent weeks, triggering heatstroke deaths, school closures and desperate prayers for cooling rain. Scientists have long warned that human-induced climate change will produce more frequent, longer and intense heatwaves. Vietnam saw three waves of high temperatures in April, according to data published on Friday (May 3) by the National Centre for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, with the mercury peaking at 44 degrees Celsius in two towns earlier this week. The mark is only slightly below the highest temperature ever recorded in Vietnam – 44.2 degrees Celsius on May 7 last year. In all, 102 weather stations saw record highs in April, as northern and central Vietnam bore the brunt of the heatwave, with temperatures on average 2 to 4 degrees Celsius higher than during the same period last year. Seven stations recorded temperatures above 43 degrees Celsius, all on Tuesday. The most …

Borrowed time”: As we shatter temperature records, experts worry we’re in “uncharted territory

Borrowed time”: As we shatter temperature records, experts worry we’re in “uncharted territory

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Our rapidly heating planet is regularly shattering records these days. December through February was so warm — in fact, the hottest winter on record in the U.S. — it’s been described by some climate experts as a “lost winter.” Last year also set new records for global surface temperature, hottest summer and ocean heat content. Perhaps most ominously, the world averaged temperatures 1.4º C higher than pre-industrial levels during those 12 months. “The situation (the temperature trend) is bad enough as it is — there is no reason to sensationalize.” Now the European Union’s Copernicus Climate Change Service revealed that March 2024 was 1.68º C warmer than pre-industrial times, prompting one NASA scientist (Dr. Gavin A. Schmidt) to warn the BBC that humanity is now in “uncharted territory.” This is the tenth month in a row to be the warmest on record for its respective month of the year. Schmidt, the director of Nasa’s Goddard Institute for Space Studies, told Salon that “the long term changes in climate are already having effects on the probabilities of some extreme …

March 2024 is the 10th consecutive month to break temperature records

March 2024 is the 10th consecutive month to break temperature records

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A blazing month-long heatwave has brought drought in Vietnam NHAC NGUYEN/AFP via Getty Images The world has recorded its hottest ever March, extending a streak of global temperature records that began in June 2023. “March 2024 continues the sequence of climate records toppling for both air temperature and ocean surface temperatures, with the 10th consecutive record-breaking month,” Samantha Burgess at the Copernicus Climate Change Service said in a statement. It is the latest indication that Earth’s climate has entered uncharted territory. The average surface air temperature was 14.14°C in March, 0.1°C above the previous high set in March 2016 and 1.68°C warmer than in pre-industrial times, Copernicus said in its latest climate bulletin. Over the past 12 months, global average temperatures have tracked 1.58°C above the 1850 to 1900 average, the period used to represent pre-industrial levels. Countries have collectively promised to limit the temperature rise to 1.5°C above this pre-industrial average. One single year above this level won’t represent a breach of this promise, as the target is based on a long-term average. But …

Lock This Temperature Into Your Thermostat to Save Money on Heating

Lock This Temperature Into Your Thermostat to Save Money on Heating

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Daylight savings time is only a week away, but nasty winter temperatures have hit the US. After setting record highs earlier in the week, the thermometer has plunged in many locales, causing residents to boost the temperature on their thermostats. While gas and electricity prices are relatively lower this year, the wild temperature drops could lead to additional costs in your monthly heating bill. If you’re looking to save money on your utility bills, one action you can take is to set your thermostat to the correct temperature. Below, we’ll outline the best temperature to set your smart thermostat to save energy in winter and summer. We’ll explain why it works to manage your home’s climate more efficiently and share a few bonus thermostat tricks and heating habits to reduce your overall usage.  If you’re looking for more energy savings year-round, check out how turning off the lights can save you money, and how weather stripping can contain the heat for under $10.  The best temperature to set your thermostat for winter According to the US Department of Energy, …

Surprising link observed between body temperature and depression

Surprising link observed between body temperature and depression

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In a groundbreaking study that draws attention to the intersection between physiology and mental health, researchers have uncovered a link between depression and higher body temperatures. This discovery, published in Scientific Reports, not only deepens our understanding of depression but also hints at innovative treatments that might involve regulating body temperature to alleviate symptoms of the disorder. The motivation behind this study was rooted in the alarming rise of depression rates globally and the pressing need for new treatment avenues. Depression, particularly major depressive disorder (MDD), has seen a surge in prevalence across various demographics, notably among youth and young adults in the United States. This rise coincides with increased antidepressant usage, despite the limitations of these medications in terms of efficacy. Identifying physiological signatures unique to individuals with MDD could pave the way for developing targeted treatments, especially for those within a biologically homogeneous subgroup. For their study, the researchers harnessed data from 20,880 individuals from the TemPredict Study, a prospective, worldwide cohort study initially designed to identify the onset of COVID-19 using physiological …