exothermic

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[–] exothermic 21 points 2 days ago (2 children)

I think the trick is to move the needle. I still think he has solid ideas to shift the paradigm. Link from 2020 run

[–] exothermic 6 points 2 days ago (1 children)

Masters level living in that PhD level mindset. We a bunch of dumb animals

[–] exothermic 3 points 3 days ago (3 children)

The aptly named [insert words from jacket]

[–] exothermic 7 points 3 days ago

Apparently, lead bullets don’t just contaminate the animal that was shot. If the animal escapes after being shot, it could enter the food chain and affect other animals when they consume it. Additionally, there are animals that mistake spent lead bullets (that never made its mark) for food and end up consuming the lead bullet, thereby becoming contaminated. (Source)

As of 2023, lead bullets were banned in certain national wildlife areas. (Source)

However, the National Rifle Association (NRA) is actively opposing this ban. A quick search for “lead bullet ban” will provide an overview of their arguments. I prefer not to provide a link to their website to avoid inadvertently boosting their traffic. Essentially, their argument, as I understand it, is rooted in socioeconomic factors. Lead bullets and fishing weights are inexpensive, making them accessible to individuals with limited financial resources. They also deny the current scientific evidence supporting the ban. But, the research shared by OP should help build facts against their denial.

[–] exothermic 7 points 5 days ago (3 children)

I’ve heard that leaving one wall up like this classifies a construction project as a renovation. I’m guessing this was done because it was cheaper or it’s in a historic district? Idk

[–] exothermic 8 points 1 week ago (1 children)

I’m looking forward to all the noise pollution. Drones, drones everywhere

[–] exothermic 22 points 3 weeks ago (2 children)

Naw. He can’t afford to lose cheap labor

[–] exothermic 2 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

Posting this here because it seems relevant. Thought it might be helpful to some.

The ACS is offering a course on “How to Navigate Trust in Science Conversations

It’s open to non-acs members and it’s free.

[–] exothermic 5 points 1 month ago

That moment when you actually look at a communities feed and realize every post in it is political in nature.

[–] exothermic 20 points 1 month ago

Democratic Party is out of touch with its base. They’ve done more to get drumph elected both times. Horrible neoliberal leadership, I blame them

[–] exothermic 83 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (5 children)

As a scientist who works with all kinds of things humans ingest, I am very scared of this man and the deregulations he’ll bring. But you know, fuck science and education, cuz ‘Merica.

Side note, how do we reach people who reject science? I always thought education was the path forward, but they seem to be attacking that route too. Are we doomed to live in a world of conspiracy theories and misinformation?

Edit: The ACS is offering a course on “How to Navigate Trust in Science Conversations” I guess I’ll start here. It’s not the quick answer I’m looking for, but I guess it’s a start. I think it’s free for non-ACS members if anyone is interested.

[–] exothermic 5 points 1 month ago (2 children)

Inland Empire, Bakersfield, and Orange County would like to have a word with you.

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