Some Politicians Want to Research Geoengineering as a Climate Solution. Scientists Are Worried
Stratospheric aerosol injection, the idea of spraying sulfur dioxide into the upper atmosphere to cool the planet, is one of the most controversial topics in climate science, with scientists engaged in a fierce, yearslong debate over whether even researching such techniques poses unacceptable risks. To some people outside of that community, though, it no longer matters much what the academics think. “Can we just disagree and move on?” Andrew Song, the co-founder of controversial geoengineering startup Make Sunsets, said in February, as he and his business partner Luke Iseman drove to the Reno, Nev., site of the...
Source: TIME: Science - September 18, 2023 Category: Science Authors: Alejandro de la Garza and Justin Worland Tags: Uncategorized climate change healthscienceclimate Source Type: news

Could early intervention prevent a retirement disability benefit timebomb?
Lance Clark& Peacock (LCP) - The increasing number of working-age individuals in the UK unable to work due to sickness or disability is a growing concern. Unless steps are taken to improve the health of individuals, there is a risk of a significant number of people spending a decade or more in retirement on disability benefits. This paper looks at the potential cost of leaving this growth in working age disability unresolved and provides preventative health recommendations for the public and government. PaperPress release 
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - September 18, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Source Type: news

Instacart, Klaviyo Boost IPO Price in the Wake of Arm ’s Blowout
Maplebear, more widely known as Instacart, the grocery delivery service that was founded in 2012 and reached its peak valuation two years ago, has raised its initial public offering price range from $26 to $28 per share to a new range of $28 to $30. The company is selling 14.1 million shares and…#instacart #maplebear #maplebearinstacart #federalreserve #renaissancecapital #klaviyo #fomc #mgm #caesars #cybersecuritystocks
Source: Reuters: Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Securing our healthy future: prevention is better than cure
Academy of Medical Royal Colleges (AoMRC) - This paper (supported by the 24 members of the AoMRC) lays out the importance of prioritising child health in political decision making. It outlines ten key actions for UK government to take to prioritise child health. These include creating a Cabinet-level Minister for Children and Young People and preventative measures in childhood to achieve healthy weight, enhance oral health, improve low vaccination uptake, implement clean air policies and support child mental health services. The paper was written by the Royal College of Peadiatrics and Child Health and the Faculty of...
Source: The Kings Fund - Health Management Specialist Collection - September 18, 2023 Category: Health Management Authors: The King ' s Fund Library Tags: Public health and health inequalities Source Type: news

Twitter/X rival T2 rebrands as ‘Pebble,’ saying the old name was never meant to be permanent
An X challenger didn’t hide its ambitions to take on the social network formerly known as Twitter when it dubbed itself T2 at launch, but now that name — one which indicates a desire to build a Twitter…#pebble #t2 #mastodon #bluesky #gaborcselle #twitter #google #sarahoh #bradleyhorowitz #richminer
Source: Reuters: Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Sean Penn Doc ‘Superpower’ Getting Ukrainian TV Premiere Today
Superpower, Sean Penn and Aaron Kaufman’s doc about Ukraine’s fight for freedom, is getting a launch in the war-torn Eastern European country today. Fifth Season, which shops the film, has coordinated a day-and-date release for the doc in Ukraine alongside its launch on Paramount+ in the U.S.…#seanpenn #aaronkaufman #ukraine #easterneuropean #paramount #inter #ntn #volodymyrzelenskyy #zelenskyy #russian
Source: Reuters: Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Foot Locker ' s credit rating lowered to ' junk ' as share price cops battering
Three weeks ago, Foot Locker’s shares plunged when it reported falling sales and profits and cut its outlook for the full year. At that time, Mary Dillon, Foot Locker’s president and chief executive, said in a press release: “Our second quarter was broadly in line with our expectations, despite…#footlockers #marydillon #laceup #footlocker #champs #nike #sp
Source: Reuters: Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Stanford ’s Fei-Fei Li is pushing the tech industry to build humanity into AI models
A codirector of the university’s influential Institute for Human-Centered AI, Li has been a key voice for safety and alignment amid this year’s ‘AI boom.’ Years before generative AI became the buzziest term in tech, there was a smaller wave of interest that hit around 2012, back when the industry…#sai #alexnet #imagenet #feifeili #princeton #readfullstory
Source: Reuters: Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Tesla will sell at least 150,000 Cybertrucks in 2024, analyst says ahead of new release
Elon Musk’s hard-edged electric reinterpretation of the pickup truck excites his fans, puzzles auto experts and seems “ludicrous” and unnecessary to environmentalists. Elon Musk’s vision for Tesla in a 2006 manifesto, before he was its CEO and sole decision maker, thrilled environmentalists: fight…#elonmusks #tesla #exoskeleton #edkim #autopacific #franzvonholzhausen #danbecker #congo #davidzipper #ford
Source: Reuters: Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Gold Edges Higher Ahead of Fed Meeting This Week
0118 GMT — Gold edges higher in early Asian trade ahead of the Federal Reserve’s September policy decision on Wednesday. The meeting will be a big event for the precious metal, as the Fed will not only announce its latest interest-rate decision but also release new economic forecasts, says Oanda…#federalreserves #oanda #craigerlam
Source: Reuters: Health - September 18, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

At-home COVID-19 tests: A Mayo Clinic expert answers questions on expiration dates and the new variants
COVID-19 at-home antigen test At-home COVID-19 tests allow you to collect your sample and detect active COVID-19 infections.  But what if you have at-home COVID-19 tests nearing expiration or expired on your shelf? Matthew Binnicker, Ph.D., director of the Clinical Virology Laboratory at Mayo Clinic, says companies set the original test dates arbitrarily due to these diagnostic at-home tests being developed rapidly. So, check your boxes before you toss them. “Now that we are 3 1/2 years into…
Source: News from Mayo Clinic - September 18, 2023 Category: Databases & Libraries Source Type: news

Government must invest in social care to drive the economy, says report      
A properly funded social care system would power growth, unlock jobs, boost business and save the NHS money, says a Future Social Care Coalition (FSCC) report published today (Monday). The report, entitled Carenomics, lays bare how the fragmented and underfunded care sector, which currently has 152,000 job vacancies, is ‘stifling’ the economy and having a negative effect on the labour market. The analysis warns that the government’s levelling up agenda and other measures to transform the UK cannot be achieved without substantial new investment in social care. Carenomics uses extensive evidence to outline the ec...
Source: UNISON Health and safety news - September 17, 2023 Category: Occupational Health Authors: Fatima Ayad Tags: News Press release Christina McAnea social care Source Type: news

Bureau Of Prisons ’ Challenges With First Step Act Release Dates
The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) has been implementing the last vestiges of the First Step Act (FSA) after the Final Rule in the Federal Register was published in January 2022. That rule allowed many federal prisoners to earn credits that would both reduce their sentences by up to one year and…#firststepact #fsa #bop #halfwayhouse #fbop #goodconducttime #secondchanceact #georgewbush #colettepeters #caresact
Source: Reuters: Health - September 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

Fans Choose Thirty Seconds to Mars ’ ‘It’s the End of the World…’ as This Week’s Favorite New Music
Thirty Seconds to Mars‘ sixth album, It’s the End of the World But It’s a Beautiful Day, has topped this week’s new music poll. Music fans voted in a poll published Friday (Sept. 15) on Billboard, choosing the latest from brothers Jared and Shannon Leto as their favorite new music release of the…#mars #billboard #jared #dojacat #demilovato #slimeyouout #rodwave #nostalgia #worldonfire #midnightprayer
Source: Reuters: Health - September 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

3 Dragon Ball Movies You Can Skip & 2 That Are Unmissable
Learn More 3 Dragon Ball Movies You Can Skip & 2 That Are Unmissable Few franchises have the staying power to produce new material for nearly 40 years consistently. Undoubtedly, that's part of what makes "Dragon Ball" such a pop culture staple, especially as far as anime and manga fans are…#songoku #majinbuu #kozoshioya #scottmcneil #masakonozawa #karaedwards #takeshikusao #laurabailey #frieza #ryuseinakao
Source: Reuters: Health - September 17, 2023 Category: Consumer Health News Source Type: news

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