@fraying I was going to write a jokey reply, but in all honesty, this phenomenon and this US election in general is indescribably upsetting if you're a non-American who cares about the planet, international stability, human civilisation and so on.
The idea that I sit here marinating in continuous dread while some jerks *who actually get to have a say in preventing this* simply cannot muster the energy to give half a damn is... maddening and depressing beyond words.
Another cyclist striking a solar panel, causing havoc
https://www.cnn.com/2024/09/16/us/texas-pipeline-fire/index.html
A pipeline fire that began after an SUV struck a valve for a natural gas pipeline near Houston continues burning Tuesday after damaging houses, melting vehicles, and leading to the evacuation of 100 homes, officials said.
Skip to 19 minutes, and just soak in some Kamala Justice, don't we all feel a little lighter?
https://www.youtube.com/live/8yYlG1KSqE4?si=sCqvbfNvoJl-XE1m
June 2024 Temperature Update from Berkeley Earth
Warmest June since records began in 1850
13th consecutive record warm month, 12th at least 1.5 °C (2.7 °F) above preindustrial
El Niño ends, La Niña & modest cooling expected soon
2024 likely to become the warmest year
https://berkeleyearth.org/june-2024-temperature-update/
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