‘Twisters’ is a climate movie, but not a very good one

‘Twisters’ is a climate movie, but not a very good one

The words “climate change” make no appearance whatsoever in the new film Twisters. This makes political sense: For a blockbuster designed to maximize the broad appeal of its computer-generated thrills, a direct climate tie-in might have been box office poison. Nevertheless, this summer’s reboot of the classic 1996 thriller of (nearly) the same name tackles…

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What would a Harris presidency mean for the plastics crisis?

What would a Harris presidency mean for the plastics crisis?

Among the reasons Republicans think Vice President Kamala Harris is unfit for the country’s highest office: She “wants to get rid of plastic straws.”  That’s according to Jason Miller, a senior adviser to former president Donald Trump’s reelection campaign. On the day that President Joe Biden dropped his bid for reelection and endorsed Harris, Miller…

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Paris Olympics athletes and fans melt in ‘brutal’ heat

Paris Olympics athletes and fans melt in ‘brutal’ heat

After heavy rain drenched last week’s opening ceremony, the Paris Olympics on Tuesday wrestled with entirely different conditions as temperatures soared to 35 degrees Celsius. After heavy rain drenched last week’s opening ceremony, the Paris Olympics on Tuesday wrestled with entirely different conditions as temperatures soared to 35 degrees Celsius. Environment Phys.org – latest science and technology news…

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Monarch butterflies need help, and research shows a little bit of milkweed goes a long way

Monarch butterflies need help, and research shows a little bit of milkweed goes a long way

Monarch butterflies, with their striking orange and black wings, are some of the most recognizable butterflies in North America. But they’re in trouble. Monarch butterflies, with their striking orange and black wings, are some of the most recognizable butterflies in North America. But they’re in trouble. Plants & Animals Ecology Phys.org – latest science and technology news stories

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We have discovered an entirely new kind of wood

We have discovered an entirely new kind of wood

Tulip trees have a structure that is somewhere between hardwood and softwood – called “midwood” – which could increase their ability to store carbon   Tulip trees have a structure that is somewhere between hardwood and softwood – called “midwood” – which could increase their ability to store carbon    New Scientist – News

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