A massive global increase in factory-farmed meat production by 2030 will increase antibiotic use by 67 percent, posing a “public health threat,” predicts a newly released study published in the Proceedings of the National Academy of Scientists (PNAS). Rampant antibiotic use in factory farms, required by global meat corporations, is already resulting in an antibiotic-resistance…
Month: November 2019
Systemic Problems Require Systemic Solutions: Time to Talk About the Next System
The following essay first appeared at The Leap, the recently launched blog for the This Changes Everything project: If you’re reading this, chances are you already know that we’re facing a profound crisis. It is a crisis that encompasses almost all aspects of national and international life. We are surrounded by tragic failures—environmental, social, economic,…
In Rare Public Admission, North Korea Warns of Worst Drought in Century
The state news agency of North Korea announced Tuesday that the country is experiencing its worst drought in a century, exacerbating chronic food shortages and drying up rice paddies—imperiling a major sustenance crop in a country where . “Water levels of reservoirs stand at the lowest, while rivers and streams are getting dry,” KCNA reported…
Ricciardo eager to sign off with a ‘strong result’
It’s been three races since Daniel Ricciardo’s last trip to the podium, but the Red Bull driver says Abu Dhabi offers good prospects for a top-three finish. The Aussie came home sixth in Brazil after an impressive drive through the field which showcased Red Bull’s indisputable form. If reliability doesn’t leave the Honey Badger’s side,…
IndyCar to test ‘windshield’ alternative to Halo
The IndyCar Series will test its solution to the issue of driver head protection this week. The trial will take place at ISM Raceway in Phoenix on Thursday afternoon during a scheduled pre-season rookie test. Formula 1 is making its controversial Halo device mandatory for all cars taking part in the 2018 season. Formula E…
‘Half the paddock dreams of Kvyat’s new job’, says former driver
A man who was the first Russian to test an F1 car hails Dany Kvyat’s new job as development driver for Ferrari, saying it is one “half the paddock would dream of having”. Click Here: cheap INTERNATIONAL jersey We’ll forgive you if you’ve never heard of Sergey Zlobin, or don’t remember him. The 47-year-old obscure…
Former McLaren man Ramirez sees team in a happy place
F1 veteran and former McLaren team coordinator Jo Ramirez believes there’s a very different atmosphere at the British team this year. After a disconsolate period of three years with engine partner Honda, the Woking-based outfit has rekindled its racing spirit thanks to its new deal with Renault. For Ramirez, who worked at McLaren from 1984…
Lowe: Kubica could still ‘earn’ 2019 race seat
Williams chief technical officer Paddy Lowe has kept hopes alive that Robert Kubica might yet return to Grand Prix racing. The 33-year-old Pole was considered one of the leading candidates to replace Felipe Massa in 2018. However, he ultimately lost out to Russian rookie Sergey Sirotkin. Kubica has instead been named as the team’s development…
Another good result, another boost of confidence for Leclerc
Sauber’s Charles Leclerc achieved his third top-10 finish of the season in Montreal, raking in another point for the Swiss outfit and boosting his confidence in the process. The 20-year-old rookie put in a solid performance that yielded a P10 finish on a track he feared would not suit his C37 after the brake issues…
FIA mulls scrapping traditional Friday drivers’ briefing
The F1 drivers’ briefing that traditionally takes place late on Friday afternoons after free practice could be scrapped by the FIA at all venues next year. The meeting has been a fixture the race weekend’s schedule for decades but the current lack of utility of the gathering has prompted the governing body to organize a…