Mega urban “wildland” fires are common, say fire experts
A century ago, many cities burned down from mega fires. Building codes got better. Today, we need new codes for urban country living.
Public health: A history of “fortified” foods
Salt is “fortified” with iodide. Milk with added vitamin D. Flour has lots of vitamins added to it .
Social: 95% of BlueSky users have fewer than 100 followers
Bluesky is the social platform for those that favor censorship and oppose free speech. That's based on those who say they are leaving X and FB because not enough censorship…
Nutrition: Who is a vegetarian? Hard to say.
UK government web site: "Some people may also define themselves as vegetarians but still eat some fish, meat, or poultry occasionally"
Climate: We must ban leisure travel
We must ban leisure travel, say the people who've traveled all over the world.
Internet: AT&T ending 5G Wireless Home Internet in NY
NY passed a law requiring ISPs to charge as little as $15 to $20 per month. AT&T says that doesn't work, so is leaving the market.
Demographics: Not enough immigrants to immigrate to developed nations
The world might already be at or close to declining population, say some demographers. Not enough immigrants available to meet labor demands.
Drones: The Great Drone Hoax of 2024
How people notice something ordinary that has been going on for ages and turn it into mass delusion. We have been here before.
Demographics: World may be close to a shrinking population
World population might already have peaked or be closer to it than we realize.
Economy, Demographics: First time home buyers’ median age is 35
Median home buyer age is 35 in 2024, up from 31 in 1981. This is due to demographic population distribution - US population median rose from 30 to 38.