Links

Arctic spring is starting 16 days earlier than a decade ago, study shows
Climate change is causing the season to start comparatively earlier the further north you go, say scientists
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/mar/02/arctic-spring-is-starting-16-days-earlier-than-a-decade-ago-study-shows


Yes, bacon really is killing us
https://www.theguardian.com/news/2018/mar/01/bacon-cancer-processed-meats-nitrates-nitrites-sausages
After I saw this yesterday, I saw a poster someone shared on Facebook saying bacon makes people happy. I wouldn't be surprised if it was created by someone in the bacon industry.

Nuts, Especially Tree Nuts, and Improved colorectal cancer (CRC) Survival
https://www.medscape.com/viewarticle/893298


The 1% grabbed 82% of all wealth created in 2017
http://money.cnn.com/2018/01/21/news/economy/davos-oxfam-inequality-wealth/index.html


Nutrition and Brain Health
https://www.aarp.org/health/brain-health/global-council-on-brain-health/nutrition/


The Food and Drug Administration is warning that patients and doctors should more fully understand the potentially life-threatening risks of combining anti-anxiety or sleep medications with prescription opioids.
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2016/08/31/492110114/fda-boosts-warning-on-danger-of-combining-opioids-and-anxiety-meds


These Republicans Claim Climate Caucus Credentials, but Their Votes Tell Another Story
https://insideclimatenews.org/news/27022018/climate-solutions-caucus-congress-gop-voting-record-arctic-drilling-lcv-scores-election-challenge


President Trump’s public lands agenda is extremely unpopular
http://thehill.com/opinion/energy-environment/376287-president-trumps-public-lands-agenda-is-extremely-unpopular


More than 100 cities now mostly powered by renewable energy, data shows
https://www.theguardian.com/cities/2018/feb/27/cities-powered-clean-energy-renewable


Total ban on bee-harming pesticides likely after major new EU analysis
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/feb/28/total-ban-on-bee-harming-pesticides-likely-after-major-new-eu-analysis


Person with forged identity nominated Trump for Nobel peace prize, officials say
https://www.theguardian.com/world/2018/mar/01/trump-nobel-peace-prize-forgery-nomination


The World's Last Male Northern White Rhino is Sick
https://www.livescience.com/61900-last-male-northern-white-rhino-is-sick.html


Equifax says hackers stole more than previously reported
http://money.cnn.com/2018/03/01/technology/equifax-impact-more-customers/index.html


Democratic Senators urge Trump administration to resume Equifax probe
https://www.reuters.com/article/us-usa-equifax-cfpb-lawmakers/senators-urge-trump-administration-to-resume-equifax-probe-idUSKBN1FP2EI


Did HUD really need to spend $31,000 of taxpayer money on that dining furniture for Ben Carson?
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/2018/03/01/did-hud-really-need-spend-31-000-taxpayer-money-dining-furniture-ben-carson/384204002/


Comparing Trump to other presidents
https://www.quora.com/Is-Trump-the-first-president-in-your-life-time-that-you-respect-and-support/answer/Ron-Wagner-2


A teen was told he likely had the flu. It turned out to be late-stage cancer
https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/to-your-health/wp/2018/02/28/a-teen-was-told-he-likely-had-the-flu-it-turned-out-it-was-late-stage-cancer/?utm_term=.4548283e74aa

Lyft vs Uber
https://www.theringer.com/tech/2018/2/22/17039018/lyft-uber-ridesharing-autonomous-cars-travel-ban


Russian disinformation distorts American and European democracy
https://www.economist.com/news/briefing/21737297-mueller-indictment-reveals-some-kremlins-tactics-russian-disinformation-distorts


Lost Art Of Bending Over: How Other Cultures Spare Their Spines
https://www.npr.org/sections/health-shots/2018/02/26/587735283/lost-art-of-bending-over-how-other-cultures-spare-their-spines


Brave Senior Rescue Dog Sacrifices Himself To Save His Family When They Encounter A Black Bear
http://www.msn.com/en-us/lifestyle/whats-hot/brave-senior-rescue-dog-sacrifices-himself-to-save-his-family-when-they-encounter-a-black-bear/ar-BBJDa4J?li=BBnbfcL&ocid=DELLDHP15


On Russia, Americans trust special counsel Mueller more than Trump, USA TODAY poll shows
https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/2018/02/26/russia-americans-trust-special-counsel-mueller-more-than-trump-usa-today-poll-shows/371345002/


People who swim in the sea are at significantly higher risk of stomach bugs, ear problems and other illnesses than those who stick to the sand, research suggests.
The team behind the findings suggest the increased chances of becoming unwell may be down to pollution of coastal waters by sources such as farm run-off and sewage.
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2018/feb/27/skip-the-dip-swimming-in-the-sea-increases-risk-of-illness-analysis-suggests


North Atlantic right whales may face extinction after no new births recorded
https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2018/feb/26/north-atlantic-right-whale-extinction-no-births-fishing


Mirrors have revealed something new about manta rays – and it reflects badly on us
https://www.theguardian.com/science/blog/2018/feb/27/mirrors-have-revealed-something-new-about-manta-rays-and-it-reflects-badly-on-us