An article sheds light on the collective lunacy of the majority of people the US and most European countries, who nowadays firmly deny the danger of Covid-19.

I read today in a couple of places that 23 million Americans say they are suffering from long Covid disabilities. That is a self-report, and some may be mistaken about what their problem is. But it is good enough for a rough estimate. But it gives a rough idea. ISTR seeing the estimate that around 200 million Americans have had Covid-19, including asymptomatic infections. That means the chance that an infection leaves a lasting disability in its wake is roughly 10%.

That is a very high risk. High enough to justify going to great lengths to avoid getting a Covid infection.

I have no particular vulnerabilities to Covid-19 other than being 69 years old and somewhat overweight. I am at risk for long Covid that could ruin my life for good and all, and so are you.

*New study finds 44% of world's land surface needs increased protection, with 1m wildlife species at risk of extinction.*

Glyphosate weedkiller damages wild bee colonies — it harms the ability of bumblebee to regulate nest temperature.

Everyone: call on Marsh McLennan to drop the EACOP oil pipeline project.

Austin, Texas, plans to pass a law to refuse cooperation with state prosecution of abortions.

This will be is a good way to denounce the state's prohibition, but I don't think it will provide enough safety to convince abortion providers to risk performing abortions in Austin.