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5thvoice t1_j7o08q6 wrote

Reply to comment by Cleistheknees in The discovery of an 80-million-year-old fossil plant in California pushes back the known origins of lamiids to the Cretaceous, extending the record of nearly 40,000 species of flowering plants including coffee, tomatoes, potatoes and mint that survived cataclysm that killed the dinosaurs by giuliomagnifico

We've had examples of much older (~130 mya) flowering plants for decades now. This discovery is specifically about lamiids, which only make up an (admittedly very large) portion of modern flowering plant species.

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rdvw t1_j7nxiio wrote

Reply to In a study examining conversation as a vehicle for social influence, researchers found that changing the mind of someone who is dismissive of efforts to protect the planet could be accomplished by sharing a pro-sustainability point of view during a verbal or written exchange. by memorialmonorail

Tldr:

“The researchers noted that many sustainable behaviors – lowering the thermostat, recycling or buying fewer disposable products – are household or community endeavors that follow discussion and consideration. And so it follows, they say, that persuading others to adopt sustainable practices could be achieved through a common social activity: talking about it.”

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Gamebird8 t1_j7nwg8f wrote

Reply to Large open car parks in urban areas present a substantial opportunity for solar PV with EV charging. by DisasterousGiraffe

Improving the temperature of Cities and reducing the carbon footprint of cities is a twofold process of removing excess and unused pavement and replacing it with green space, while also moving towards solar panels to provide shade and energy absorption where we still need parking.

Better public transportation would also help immensely

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A_Evergreen t1_j7nrody wrote

Reply to In a study examining conversation as a vehicle for social influence, researchers found that changing the mind of someone who is dismissive of efforts to protect the planet could be accomplished by sharing a pro-sustainability point of view during a verbal or written exchange. by memorialmonorail

Them: “Do you have any idea what’s in the vaxx?” Me: “Do you have any idea what’s in your air, water and food?”

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friendofoldman t1_j7nqqoq wrote

Reply to comment by WhnOctopiMrgeWithTek in A systematic review and meta-analysis has concluded that increased consumption of dietary carbohydrate intake is associated with increased risk of cardiovascular disease, stroke, and all-cause mortality. by Meatrition

I work out 5 Days a week. I’m not an Olympian, but certainly don’t feel beat up from working out on keto/low carb.

You may need to supplement. It’s probably a lack of electrolytes, not a lack of carbs.

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osnapitsjoey t1_j7ngcol wrote

Reply to comment by zehvthestranger in The discovery of an 80-million-year-old fossil plant in California pushes back the known origins of lamiids to the Cretaceous, extending the record of nearly 40,000 species of flowering plants including coffee, tomatoes, potatoes and mint that survived cataclysm that killed the dinosaurs by giuliomagnifico

that's why I tried to to reached my ceiling umm, become a fun guy! I don't have a better pun than that

Also I have a few botonist friends and I'm looking certain people to start up a business

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professor_mc t1_j7n6ik6 wrote

Reply to Large open car parks in urban areas present a substantial opportunity for solar PV with EV charging. by DisasterousGiraffe

This is old news where I live (Phoenix, USA). Not far from me are shopping centers and schools with solar shades. There is a Tesla supercharger with solar at the nearest major shopping center. A place where I worked studied adding solar shade but the nearest connection point to the grid was too far away to make it work. It would have required expensive transmission lines and it is hard to get new power lines approved.

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SurelyIDidThisAlread t1_j7n6cqu wrote

Reply to comment by NeedlessPedantics in The discovery of an 80-million-year-old fossil plant in California pushes back the known origins of lamiids to the Cretaceous, extending the record of nearly 40,000 species of flowering plants including coffee, tomatoes, potatoes and mint that survived cataclysm that killed the dinosaurs by giuliomagnifico

If it's any consolation, I thought it was waaaaay earlier than it actually was

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oldar4 t1_j7n3eyz wrote

Reply to comment by LeftFaceDown in In a study examining conversation as a vehicle for social influence, researchers found that changing the mind of someone who is dismissive of efforts to protect the planet could be accomplished by sharing a pro-sustainability point of view during a verbal or written exchange. by memorialmonorail

They don't market the 3 Rs. They market the recycling symbol and the number that says whether its recyclable or not. Qnd most of it ends up in the trash anyway. The better way is to not buy or use or produce any of it to begin with

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