Carl T. BergstromJun 21, 2023

Ah yes, of course. I've been trying to figure out who the fuck to blame.

https://thehill.com/policy/energy-environment/4057045-catch-22-scientific-communication-failures-linked-to-faster-rising-seas/

Catch-22: Scientific communication failures linked to faster-rising seas

Scientists failed for decades to communicate the coming risks of rapid sea-level rise to policymakers and the public, a new study has found. That has created a climate catch-22 in which scientists have soft-pedaled the kinds of catastrophic risks most easily headed off by cutting emissions. While scientific communication has improved in the 2020s, thisā€¦

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Show threadCarl T. BergstromJun 21, 2023

Unclear signage led to crocodile attacks, study finds.

(photo: Parks Australia)

Show threadAngus McIntyreJun 21, 2023

@ct_bergstrom @cstross

This sign, warning of a steep path at a South African crocodile farm, is fairly unambiguous about the potential risks.

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@angusm @ct_bergstrom @cstross
No warning for babies in pushchairs šŸ˜†
Jun 21, 2023 at 12:36pmWeb
Show threadAngus McIntyreJun 21, 2023

@billheywood

Or, as they're known in those parts, "appetizersā€.