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World to hit temperature tipping point 10 years faster than forecast
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Originally posted by Obbe Did you know the sun radiates the equivalent of 1700 atomic bombs per second on to earth?
That's one of those tiktok stats.
Here's how a scientist would word it:
The Sun emits 3.8 x 10^33 ergs/sec or 3.8 x 10^26 watts of power...or each second, an amount of energy equal to 3.8 x 10^26 joules. -
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2023-01-19 at 12:05 AM UTCImagine how foolish you'd have to be to trust anything coming out of NASA.
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2023-01-21 at 12:02 AM UTCThere is increasing evidence indicating that extreme social withdrawal (Hikikomori) is a global phenomenon.
This article provides a qualitative review of the phenomenon of extreme social withdrawal (ESW) among young people. It defines the condition and provides figures on its prevalence, as well as discussing associated concepts such as loneliness and “aloneliness,” school absenteeism and dropout, the ‘new’ developmental stage of adultolescence, and the labor force categories of freeter and NEET. The core of the paper focuses on the origins of ESW in young people, exploring etiological factors such as brain processes, temperament, psychiatric conditions, and family and peer experiences. It also looks at the potential of excessive internet and digital media use. Finally, the article discusses possible interventions for young people with ESW.
The article is significant to this topic as it provides insight into a phenomenon that is likely to become increasingly prevalent as society continues to experience economic and social upheaval. The article highlights the importance of addressing the root causes of ESW, such as family and peer experiences, in order to prevent it from becoming a long-term problem. It also provides an understanding of the potential interventions that can be employed to help young people suffering from ESW.
The sociological term for this is “social collapse.” -
2023-01-21 at 5:06 PM UTCThe Earth has lost 33% of its forests.
Over 50% of coral reef cover across the world has been lost since 1950.
The world has lost 87% of its wetlands.
Wild animal populations have declined by an average of 70% since 1970.
The world has lost 90% of its grasslands.
Insects have declined by 75% in the past 50 years.
Wild mammals have declined by 85% since the dawn of humanity.
50% of the worlds topsoil has been lost.
Multiyear sea ice has decreased by 95%. -
2023-01-21 at 5:20 PM UTCWhat if there was just ten gazillion bajillion mosquitos everywhere all the time. I wonder what life would be like. I suppose we would just walk around wearing netted suits.
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2023-01-21 at 5:37 PM UTC
Originally posted by ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Mosquito soup, mosquito stew, mosquito burgers and mosquito sandwiches would become quite popular.
Think so? There are a lot of mosquitos as it is and none of these seem too popular. Are you thinking that the more of something there is, the more popular it would be as a food? I know people like to eat ants but I also don't think of them as a popular food. I wonder what the most of an insect there is, is. Is it ants?