Positive Shit

[Meds]

TWO fingers crossed for ya!!

Oh I see wot you did dere…..

[Meds]

Well, for me on Jan 9th…

Damn Reef, that news eclipses the news about the team actually rebuilding.

The only Nuck news that might get up there with that so far this young year, Frankly speaking, would be that ownership was selling the team…..

[donlever]

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[Cornuck]

The 5-year relative survival for all cancers increased from 49% in the mid-1970s and 64% in the late 1990s to 70% in 2015-2021, representing a “remarkable improvement,” Kamal said.

But....“We need to recognize that there will be more people diagnosed with cancer this year than have ever been diagnosed before: 2.1 million.”

[donlever]

What are the stats with respect to early diagnostics resulting in the upswing in cases?

So yes more cases but how many because we caught them earlier.

As we know early diagnosis = enhanced chance of survival or, at the very least, extended life span.

[Per]

For the first time since thé early 70’s coal generated power production fell in both India and China!
This despite an increase in total electricity generation, as they are now increasingly switching to wind, solar and nuclear.

https://energytracker.asia/coal-power-d ... -52-years/

[Per]

We’re getting there!

Footnote: the chart excludes hybrids, it only compares pure electric and pure petrol car sales

[donlever]

Was reading about this the other day, can't find the article right now so snipped the below from the web...


Scientists at the RIKEN Center for Emergent Matter Science and the University of Tokyo in Japan have developed a revolutionary, durable plastic that dissolves in seawater within 2–3 hours. This material is designed to combat the global microplastic crisis by breaking down into harmless, biodegradable components upon contact with salt water.

Rapid Ocean Degradation: Unlike conventional plastics that take centuries to break down, this new material completely decomposes in seawater in just 2 to 3 hours, depending on thickness.

Zero Microplastics: Because the material dissolves entirely into its original, metabolizable components (monomers), it does not leave behind harmful microplastic fragments.Strong and Durable: Despite its ability to dissolve, the plastic is as strong and flexible as conventional petroleum-based plastics, making it suitable for packaging and other applications.

Soil Degradation: It also decomposes in soil, disappearing completely within about 8 to 10 days.Composition: The plastic is created by combining two ionic monomers: sodium hexametaphosphate (a common food additive) and guanidinium ion-based monomers.Recyclable: The material is highly recyclable; researchers reported that 91% of the primary component can be recovered after dissolution. 

Development and Potential Impact: Led by researcher Takuzo Aida, the team aims to provide a sustainable solution for the packaging industry and other sectors contributing to ocean waste.The material is non-toxic, non-flammable, and does not produce \(CO_{2}\) emissions during disposal.While not yet in mass commercial use, it is designed for potential use in fishing nets, ocean-side packaging, and other single-use items. 

[Cornuck]

https://www.riken.jp/en/news_pubs/resea ... 0241122_1/

Plastics like these can be used in 3D printing as well as medical or health-related applications.

Lastly, the researchers investigated the new plastic’s recyclability and biodegradability. After dissolving the initial new plastic in salt water, they were able to recover 91% of the hexametaphosphate and 82% of the guanidinium as powders, indicating that recycling is easy and efficient.

Be nice to see something like this become mandatory.

[5thhorseman]

So it dissolves in seawater within 2–3 hours, and is touted for potential use in fishing nets.

Someone hasn't thought this through

[Meds]

So it dissolves in seawater within 2–3 hours, and is touted for potential use in fishing nets.

Someone hasn't thought this through

Fresh water only I guess.

[donlever]

...the Cheetah population in India is on an upswing and they now run free in the wild as a norm for first time in decades.

...the Jaguar population in Mexico is up 30% in recent years.

...Tasmanian Devils have reintegrated into the Aussie mainland.

..sea turtle nests are reaching record numbers.

..Kenya has opened a Rhino sanctuary twice the size of the City of London in efforts to save the endangered Black Rhino.

...Coho Salmon are swimming in California's Russian River for the first time in 30 years.

[Cornuck]

Add in....

....In just over a decade, India has doubled its tiger population to more than 3,600, accounting for 75% of the world's tigers.

[Meds]

The Ocean Cleanup project removed 25 million kgs of plastic in 2025 and brings its work to a total of 45 million kg on the project.

[Per]

In 1921 a poacher shot the last wild bison in Poland and in 1927 the last few bison in the Caucasus were killed. At that point they were extinct in the wild and a total of only 48 European bison remained, spread out in various zoos. In 1929 a conservation and rewilding project started, and despite WW2 getting in the way, today there are some 8000 European bison roaming the nature reserves and national parks of more than 20 countries. Roughly 3000 in Poland, more than 2000 in Belarus, 1500 in russia and 400 in Ukraine. The other contingents are smaller, but we have 139 here in Sweden as well. (There are 3 in Scotland, which I find rude. These are herd animals. A herd of three is unheard of.)

A true success story.