Disaster

Opinion | ‘Freedom,’ Florida and the Delta Variant Disaster

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Opinion | ‘Freedom,’ Florida and the Delta Variant Disaster

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis is not stupid. However, he is ambitious and extremely cynical. So when he says things that sound stupid, it is worth asking why. And his recent statements on Covid-19 help us understand why so many Americans still die from the disease or become seriously ill. The background to this is the … Read more

In ‘How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,’ Bill Gates charts a difficult course that might just be doable

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In ‘How to Avoid a Climate Disaster,’ Bill Gates charts a difficult course that might just be doable

Bill Gates wrote “How to Avoid Climate Catastrophe” and spoke to GeekWire about the book. (Image from a video of the GeekWire interview on February 8, 2021) In his new book, “How to Avoid Climate Catastrophe,” Bill Gates plays a role similar to that of a trusted doctor providing a prognosis and course of treatment … Read more