New Zealand has raised taxes on the rich to help support the poor.

Hooray!

*Destruction of world's forests increased sharply in 2020.*

New York State has made a try at a digital vaccination certificate.

That article describes some flaws, which maybe will be fixed. But I wonder, how do restaurants, concerts and so on check your status? Does it require you to have a smartphone?

Also, does the system record where your certificate is checked?

Can people use paper certificates instead? I have one of those.

Please call Governor Cuomo's office and ask these questions. Show the state that these questions matter.

It is important to people that you pronounce their names rather than ask to substitute for them.

However, please be considerate of people who can't pronounce it, or feel ashamed of pronouncing it wrong.

I could pronounce Fermín or Kuan-lin, but some languages have sounds I don't know how to make. I would be glad to learn, but I would need teaching over time. If you are prepared to coach me, I will do my best.

Biden's infrastructure plan could be a significant start at what the US must do to achieve its share of reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

I don't think it goes far enough. I expect that the UCS doesn't either.

Union of Concerned Scientists to Biden: *Slash Emissions 50% Below 2005 Levels by 2030.*