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Rhiannon12866
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Rhiannon12866's Journal
May 7, 2020
Fast food restaurants face a beef shortage, Jared Kushner may be to blame for America’s botched PPE response, and a would-be coup in Venezuela is foiled by a mercenary live tweeting it.
The Daily Social Distancing Show: Beef Shortages & Jared Kushner's Botched PPE Response
Fast food restaurants face a beef shortage, Jared Kushner may be to blame for America’s botched PPE response, and a would-be coup in Venezuela is foiled by a mercenary live tweeting it.
May 6, 2020
The legendary master of horror covers a lot of ground in this talk with Stephen Colbert, including how he would fare in quarantine with his most feared characters, some things he learned about pandemics when doing research for "The Stand," and the many reasons he recommends reading "The Lord of the Rings." King's latest book "If It Bleeds" is available everywhere now, and his epic novel "The Stand" is coming soon as a limited series on CBS All Access.
Stephen Colbert: Guest Stephen King
Stephen King Weighs Which Of His Characters Would Make The Worst Quarantine-MateThe legendary master of horror covers a lot of ground in this talk with Stephen Colbert, including how he would fare in quarantine with his most feared characters, some things he learned about pandemics when doing research for "The Stand," and the many reasons he recommends reading "The Lord of the Rings." King's latest book "If It Bleeds" is available everywhere now, and his epic novel "The Stand" is coming soon as a limited series on CBS All Access.
May 6, 2020
In contrast to the president who appears eager to restart the economy at any cost, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is consistently challenging the idea that a human life is anything other than priceless.
Meanwhile... The Cuomo Brothers Ranked More Desirable Than The Jonas Brothers
Quarantinewhile... New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and CNN anchor Chris Cuomo tied for first place in a recent survey seeking to find the most handsome men in New York.
Looking A Little Shaggy? Might Be Time For A DIY Home Haircut!
Like many Americans after weeks in quarantine, our producer Barry's hair was starting to get in his eyes. Instead of storming the closest government building to demand they open up the barber shops, Barry looked for help a bit closer to home.
Sheryl Crow Performs George Harrison's "Beware of Darkness"
GRAMMY-winning legend Sheryl Crow has a knack for picking the right song for the occasion, as she does again here with her choice of a George Harrison classic for her #PlayAtHome performance. Crow's latest album "Threads" is out now.
What If Beachgoers Were As Lax About Sharks As They Are The Coronavirus?
The threat of catching a deadly virus doesn't seem to be keeping people away from America's beaches.
Stephen Colbert - Monologue and Opening - 5/5/20
Andrew Cuomo And Donald Trump Fundamentally Disagree On The Value Of A Human LifeIn contrast to the president who appears eager to restart the economy at any cost, New York Governor Andrew Cuomo is consistently challenging the idea that a human life is anything other than priceless.
Meanwhile... The Cuomo Brothers Ranked More Desirable Than The Jonas Brothers
Quarantinewhile... New York Governor Andrew Cuomo and CNN anchor Chris Cuomo tied for first place in a recent survey seeking to find the most handsome men in New York.
Looking A Little Shaggy? Might Be Time For A DIY Home Haircut!
Like many Americans after weeks in quarantine, our producer Barry's hair was starting to get in his eyes. Instead of storming the closest government building to demand they open up the barber shops, Barry looked for help a bit closer to home.
Sheryl Crow Performs George Harrison's "Beware of Darkness"
GRAMMY-winning legend Sheryl Crow has a knack for picking the right song for the occasion, as she does again here with her choice of a George Harrison classic for her #PlayAtHome performance. Crow's latest album "Threads" is out now.
What If Beachgoers Were As Lax About Sharks As They Are The Coronavirus?
The threat of catching a deadly virus doesn't seem to be keeping people away from America's beaches.
May 6, 2020
1.7 million unidentified viruses, known to infect humans, are estimated to exist in mammals and water birds.
Rampant deforestation, agricultural expansion and infrastructure development bring us closer to catching them.
A group of biodiversity experts warned that future pandemics are on the horizon if mankind does not stop its rapid destruction of nature.
Writing an article published Monday by The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the authors put the responsibility for COVID-19 squarely on our shoulders.
"There is a single species that is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic – us. As with the climate and biodiversity crises, recent pandemics are a direct consequence of human activity – particularly our global financial and economic systems, based on a limited paradigm that prizes economic growth at any cost. We have a small window of opportunity, in overcoming the challenges of the current crisis, to avoid sowing the seeds of future ones," the authors wrote on IPBES.
The authors of the report include the three co-chairs of the comprehensive 2019 IPBES Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, which found that one million species of plants and animals are at risk of extinction within decades. The fourth author, Peter Daszak, is the president of EcoHealth Alliance and is tasked with spearheading the IPBES' next global assessment, as The Guardian reported.
The authors argue that government stimulus plans need to include sustainable and nature-positive initiatives.
"It may be politically expedient at this time to relax environmental standards and to prop up industries such as intensive agriculture, long-distance transportation such as the airlines, and fossil-fuel-dependent energy sectors, but doing so without requiring urgent and fundamental change, essentially subsidizes the emergence of future pandemics," the authors wrote.
They also fault wanton greed for allowing microbes that lead to novel diseases to jump from animals to humans.
"Rampant deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of agriculture, intensive farming, mining and infrastructure development, as well as the exploitation of wild species have created a 'perfect storm' for the spillover of diseases from wildlife to people," they wrote in their article.
They warn that 1.7 million unidentified viruses known to infect people are estimated to exist in mammals and water birds. Any one of these may be more disruptive and lethal than COVID-19.
Read more: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/scientists-pandemics-coronavirus-nature-covid19-health
Failure to act could make pandemics more and more likely. Image: via REUTERS
Scientists warn worse pandemics are on the way if we don't protect nature
Pandemics like COVID-19 could occur more frequently unless we stop rapidly destroying nature, a group of biodiversity experts has warned.1.7 million unidentified viruses, known to infect humans, are estimated to exist in mammals and water birds.
Rampant deforestation, agricultural expansion and infrastructure development bring us closer to catching them.
A group of biodiversity experts warned that future pandemics are on the horizon if mankind does not stop its rapid destruction of nature.
Writing an article published Monday by The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES), the authors put the responsibility for COVID-19 squarely on our shoulders.
"There is a single species that is responsible for the COVID-19 pandemic – us. As with the climate and biodiversity crises, recent pandemics are a direct consequence of human activity – particularly our global financial and economic systems, based on a limited paradigm that prizes economic growth at any cost. We have a small window of opportunity, in overcoming the challenges of the current crisis, to avoid sowing the seeds of future ones," the authors wrote on IPBES.
The authors of the report include the three co-chairs of the comprehensive 2019 IPBES Global Assessment Report on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services, which found that one million species of plants and animals are at risk of extinction within decades. The fourth author, Peter Daszak, is the president of EcoHealth Alliance and is tasked with spearheading the IPBES' next global assessment, as The Guardian reported.
The authors argue that government stimulus plans need to include sustainable and nature-positive initiatives.
"It may be politically expedient at this time to relax environmental standards and to prop up industries such as intensive agriculture, long-distance transportation such as the airlines, and fossil-fuel-dependent energy sectors, but doing so without requiring urgent and fundamental change, essentially subsidizes the emergence of future pandemics," the authors wrote.
They also fault wanton greed for allowing microbes that lead to novel diseases to jump from animals to humans.
"Rampant deforestation, uncontrolled expansion of agriculture, intensive farming, mining and infrastructure development, as well as the exploitation of wild species have created a 'perfect storm' for the spillover of diseases from wildlife to people," they wrote in their article.
They warn that 1.7 million unidentified viruses known to infect people are estimated to exist in mammals and water birds. Any one of these may be more disruptive and lethal than COVID-19.
Read more: https://www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/05/scientists-pandemics-coronavirus-nature-covid19-health
Failure to act could make pandemics more and more likely. Image: via REUTERS
May 6, 2020
ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jon Karl stops by Inside the Hill to debate a blood sacrifice to the economy, relive President Trump's personal insults, and mourn retail giant J.Crew.
Tooning Out The News: Jon Karl revisits President Trump's mockery
ABC News Chief White House Correspondent Jon Karl stops by Inside the Hill to debate a blood sacrifice to the economy, relive President Trump's personal insults, and mourn retail giant J.Crew.
May 6, 2020
Seth has some strong words for Democrats praising George W. Bush*.
Seth Meyers: Hey! Democrats Praising George W. Bush*
Seth has some strong words for Democrats praising George W. Bush*.
May 6, 2020
Seth’s Brother Josh Meyers as Gov. Gavin Newsom Updating California on the Coronavirus
Seth’s brother, Josh Meyers, impersonates California Governor Gavin Newsom to share an update about California’s fight against COVID-19 and people finding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo hotter than him.
Who I Miss: Late Night’s Gene Kelly
Seth takes a moment to talk about a crew member he misses working with while quarantining for COVID-19: cameraman Gene Kelly, whose million-dollar voice has landed him roles in multiple Late Night sketches.
Seth Meyers - Trump Participates in Fox News Virtual Town Hall - Monologue 5/4/20
Seth’s Brother Josh Meyers as Gov. Gavin Newsom Updating California on the Coronavirus
Seth’s brother, Josh Meyers, impersonates California Governor Gavin Newsom to share an update about California’s fight against COVID-19 and people finding New York Governor Andrew Cuomo hotter than him.
Who I Miss: Late Night’s Gene Kelly
Seth takes a moment to talk about a crew member he misses working with while quarantining for COVID-19: cameraman Gene Kelly, whose million-dollar voice has landed him roles in multiple Late Night sketches.
May 6, 2020
As the need for donated plasma is at an all-time high – especially from donors with COVID-19 antibodies – Jaboukie Young-White investigates why gay men still face bans that keep them from donating blood.
The Daily Social Distancing Show: Ending the Ban on Gay Blood Donors
As the need for donated plasma is at an all-time high – especially from donors with COVID-19 antibodies – Jaboukie Young-White investigates why gay men still face bans that keep them from donating blood.
May 6, 2020
Tucker Carlson: Fox News's free speech and/or civility warrior
The Daily Show - Tucker Carlson vs. Tucker Carlson: Protest Edition
Tucker Carlson: Fox News's free speech and/or civility warrior
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