Links

‘Tsunami of data’ could consume one fifth of global electricity by 2025
Billions of internet-connected devices could produce 3.5% of global emissions within 10 years and 14% by 2040, according to new research
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2017/dec/11/tsunami-of-data-could-consume-fifth-global-electricity-by-2025


A Roy Moore spokesperson just said Moore “probably” thinks homosexual conduct should be illegal
https://www.vox.com/policy-and-politics/2017/12/12/16769854/roy-moore-homosexuality-illegal


Fire at a homeless encampment sparked Bel-Air blaze that destroyed homes, officials say
[Ironic. The weatlthy have zoned land so that many people can't afford a place to live.]
http://www.latimes.com/local/lanow/la-me-skirball-fire-cause-20171212-story.html


Homeless Explosion on West Coast Pushing Cities to Brink
https://www.nbclosangeles.com/news/local/Homeless-Explosion-on-West-Coast-Pushing-Cities-to-Brink-455493753.html


Social media "ripping apart" society, former Facebook executive says
https://www.cbsnews.com/news/chamath-palihapitiya-former-facebook-executive-social-media-ripping-apart-society/


The biggest meteor shower of the year peaks this week. Here’s how to watch.
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/capital-weather-gang/wp/2017/12/12/the-biggest-meteor-shower-of-the-year-peaks-this-week-heres-how-to-watch/?utm_term=.9ce2a476b83d


Having older brothers increases men's likelihood of being gay
http://www.cnn.com/2017/12/11/health/men-older-brothers-gay-study/index.html