People rarely think about the ocean when they think about climate change, but Abigail Bodner claims that it plays a big role in the climate crisis. The ocean holds a large amount of carbon and heat that gets released into the atmosphere, but it can store it for a long time. However, there is little else we know about the ocean’s depths. Bodner says that it’s imperative that we study the ocean so we can better understand just how big of an impact the ocean has on climate change. Read full article here
Societal Issues
To curb drug deaths, communities turn to Reddit, texts and wastewater
With drug overdose deaths on the rise, authorities are attempting to curb the epidemic by tracking and sharing information in real time. In one unique effort, a nonprofit in New York City is using drug-testing equipment and stamping or marking habits of dealers to identify drug batches that may endanger users. Other approaches are also being used, such as monitoring drug-related chatter on Reddit and analyzing local wastewater for opioid and other drug levels. With the combination of these efforts, researchers hope to put a dent in the opioid crisis and reduce overdose deaths. Read full article here
Merv
June 1, 2023
