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From Birdsong to Silence

The Climate Historian • 0 implied HN points • 15 May 23
🌞 Climate & Environment Biodiversity Conservation Climate change Ecosystems Agriculture
  1. Bird populations are declining, with 48% of species in the UK seeing a drop from 2015 to 2020. This means there are fewer birds singing and chirping around us.
  2. Habitat loss, toxic pesticides, and climate change are major factors behind this decline. These issues make it harder for birds to survive and find food.
  3. Birds are important for our environment, helping with things like pest control and pollination. Losing them could lead to bigger problems in nature, so it's vital to support conservation efforts.

#6: Stacking the deck

The Uncertainty Mindset (soon to become tbd) • 0 implied HN points • 11 Dec 19
🍲 Food & Drink Wine Agriculture Biodiversity Culinary Arts
  1. Low-intervention wine means less control in the winemaking process. Winemakers focus on letting nature take its course rather than forcing a specific outcome.
  2. High-intervention wine requires a lot of control and predictability. This method uses various techniques to ensure the wine meets exact expectations.
  3. Thinking differently about control can help in many areas of life. Embracing uncertainty and letting things develop naturally can lead to better and more surprising outcomes.