Wingnut Weekly – 6 Sep 2020
Wingnut weekly – a selection of weirdness from the past week that emanates from a blend of religious Fundamentalism with right-wing politics
Does Honey really help cure coughs and colds?
A new study reveals that honey is better than standard over the counter remedies for tacking an upper respiratory tract infections.
Sea level rise matches worst-case scenario
We know that sea level is rising. In fact, we know that it is rising at an accelerating pace. Despite the claim from a Republican lawmaker back in 2018, it is not because rocks are falling into the sea. We also have climate models that contain projections for sea level rise for the various possible … Read more
The CDC can no longer be trusted to be reliable
NYT article by SMEs points out that the CDCs new COVID-19 testing strategy is wrong, it will prolong the pandemic. States need to take action.
Fossil trees on Peru’s Central Andean Plateau tell a tale of dramatic environmental change
What shaped the climate of south america in the past? New study contains fasinating insights into the forces of past environmental change.
Wingnut Weekly – 30 Aug 2020
Wingnut weekly – a selection of weirdness from the past week that emanates from a blend of religious Fundamentalism with right-wing politics