*British scientists have mapped cavities half the size of the Grand Canyon that are allowing warm ocean water to erode the vast Thwaites glacier in the Antarctic, accelerating the rise of sea levels across the world.*

I think as-yet-undiscovered mechanisms will tend to encourage the movement towards thermal equilibrium rather than retard it. If you live in a low-lying city, and you are young, don't expect it to remain.

*The wrecker knew the extent of the deadly coronavirus threat in February but intentionally misled the public by deciding to "play it down", according to interviews recorded by Bob Woodward.*

Tories wanted to pass town laws to fine people for sleeping in doorways.

It is bad to have people sleeping in doorways that people will need to go through. But why would anyone do that? Lack of any better shelter, I'd expect. The town should provide poor people with decent places to sleep, places that will not be bad for others, or for them. How about if they can also spend the day in their homes?

However, Tories are in favor of government handouts to make sure somewhat wealthy people lose no luxuries due to the economic crisis.

Saint Louis, former capital of Senegal, is being lost rapidly to rising sea levels.

*'Catastrophe' warning as thousands left homeless by Lesbos refugee camp fire.*