Humans and Planet Earth

Burning Planet takes an alien’s-eye view of humanity

https://www.newstatesman.com/culture/books/book-of-the-day/2024/09/sunil-amriths-burning-planet-takes-an-aliens-eye-view-of-humanity

Sunil Amrith’s panoptic history shows how our pursuit of freedom has brought ruin to the Earth.

 

Hurricane Fatigue

I’ve Lived with Hurricanes for Years. The Decisions Keep Getting Harder.

https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/27/opinion/hurricane-helene-damage-florida-georgia-south-carolina.html

As Florida Storms Worsen, Some in Tampa Bay Wonder: Is Living There Worth It? 
https://www.nytimes.com/2024/09/28/us/hurricane-helene-tampa-bay-florida-worries.html
Residents of the booming region are confronting a new reality: Even when storms make landfall far away, their impact is being felt.

WSJ Profiles Kyla Scanlon

The 27-Year-Old Economic Adviser for Gen Z

https://www.wsj.com/personal-finance/kyla-scanlon-economy-vibecession-interest-rates-30444e05

Kyla Scanlon coined the term ‘vibecession.’ White House and Fed officials are taking her seriously.