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V.27 No.24 | 6/14/2018
The Sandia Mountains in winter
courtesy USDA

New Mexico News

Playing With Fire

Forest closures, fireworks bans and a very hot planet

The increased heat and decreased rainfall that we've caused is starting to put an end to summertime enjoyment of New Mexico’s forests and grasslands, as well as fireworks, but are we unhappy enough yet to vote against it?
V.26 No.2 | 01/12/2017

The Daily Word in Trump, Global Warming and Sobriety

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Sober curious?

Dear Mr. Trump...

It's not a myth! All Disney Pixar films are connected.

After Donald Trump approached Chelsea Handler to introduce himself, she responded, “Great.” Hero.

After three consecutive years of increasing temperatures, 2016 was the hottest yet.

The Supreme Court is taking on a case regarding free speech and trademarks from a band called The Slants.

There was a bomb threat at Manzano Day School this morning.

By the way, here's some dope noise that no one knows.

V.26 No.1 | 01/05/2017

The Daily Word in Donald Trump, President Obama and Earth

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Boy, oh, boy, are we in for a wild ride.

Also, Donald Trump is holding his first news conference since July today.

An emotional goodbye from President Obama in his last speech as the President of the United States. #NeverGonnaGiveYouUp

Ed Sheeran broke the record on Spotify for One-Day streams with about 13 million plays of “Castle On The Hill.”

“Dreamers” beware...

You know Dev Patel? WOOF.

Let's keep Earth earthly, please.

V.25 No.50 | 12/15/2016

The Daily Word in Antibiotic Resistance, Space Pie and Snowflakes

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Science on gift-giving: Worry less about how cool the reveal will be, and more about whether or not the receiver will still be using your gift in the future.

Some pie enthusiasts launched a meat and potatoes pie into space to see if the structural changes brought about by extreme physical duress would make it easier to eat. It is thought the pie will freeze on its ascent and be cooked on re-entry.

A one million dollar NASA-funded satellite system was unveiled this week that can track the movement of glaciers and ice sheets around the world. Try denying that one.

“We are about to reach the point where more antibiotics will be consumed by farm animals worldwide than by humans,” says Mark Woolhouse, of the University of Edinburgh. Meaning: More antibiotic-resistant bacteria. Yay!

Check out the first footage ever captured of the prehistoric ghost shark!

Remember making paper snowflakes? I did, but only vaguely. Then I looked it up. See what I found!

V.25 No.29 | 07/21/2016

The Daily Word in Russia, Twenty One Pilots and ART

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Trump isn't working with Russia? Riiiiight...

After being completely ignored by the guards, an 18 year old died after she asked for medical help when withdrawing from heroin.

Listen to this mashup song of Twenty One Pilots, Halsey, Melanie Martinez and Sivan.

Speaking of Twenty One Pilots, here's a clip of Tyler Joseph singing My Chemical Romance's song Cancer.

Global Warming is already affecting people in colder climates like Alaska.

Welcome to the Tesla Gigafactory.

Opening statements have begun in a lawsuit that seeks to stop the ART project.

All the charges have been dropped against the three remaining officers in the Freddie Gray trial.

V.25 No.25 | 06/23/2016

The Daily Word in Looting, SCOTUS and Affirmative Action

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The maximum prom level has been achieved.

How do human rights and global warming intersect?

It's not just congress that can't agree on anything.

Texas is surprisingly holding true to their affirmative action program, albeit barely.

For many homeowners whose homes were spared from the Dog Head Fire, they weren't spared from looting.

V.25 No.23 | 06/09/2016

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The Daily Word in the Senate Filibuster, Gun Control and the Dog Head Fire

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Looks like two senators are finally taking a stand on gun control in a "filibuster-style blockade."

You can watch it live right now!

In Florida, it's easier to get a gun than solar panels, a driver's license, an abortion, an exotic pet...

The Dog Head Fire is burning without containment.

A badass Twitter user is calling out politicians who are "praying for Orlando" but refuse to support gun control laws.

Check out this heroic Rio Rancho teen.

Look back at the history of the gun control debate.

A state worker started a relationship with Nehemiah Griego.

What does a map of a hallucination look like?

This is the first mammal to go extinct from global warming.

Did you know noise has color?

V.25 No.20 | 05/19/2016

The Daily Word in Local Police Brutality, Truck Drivers and Climate Change

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Who could have guessed that vigilante justice could go wrong?

Metal mantra: Fuck the system, not the people oppressed by the system.

Kim Jong Un looks really great, nowadays, huh?

Yeah, let's make truck drivers who drive over 70 hours a week drive more. What a good idea.

BILL! BILL! BILL! BILL!

Yes, killing an 88 year old man who is having a mental breakdown cause by his wife's death with over 60 pepperballs and an attack dog is super professional. Wow, APD, you're so good at your job.

The Catholic Church in Mexico opposes legalization of same-sex marriage but the gang violence can slide.

“God, Riley, Jessica is such a player!” —Every seven-year-old

V.25 No.19 | 05/12/2016

The Daily Word in Shakespeare, Giraffe Evolution and Hallucinogens

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Caught red handed! A group of Olympic participants get in trouble for conducting forbidden experiments.

College Shakespeare professors are probably going bonkers over this. A London archaeological team proves their geometry knowledge and reveals a chunk of history no one knew was missing.

Technological advancements sometimes give me the heebie-jeebies. I remain skeptical about this “safe” form of texting while driving.

These gentle giants have genes specially designed for pumping blood two meters up to the brain. Good work, natural selection. Scientists decode the genome to learn more about these mysterious creatures.

Thanks, Obama.

Lake Michigan is shrinking substantially, leaving only a few feet of sand on the community's beloved dog beach. Still think global warming is a myth?

There's a fine line between good intentioned and stupid and these guys crossed it. Keep the wildlife wild, ya dummies. Poor Bison baby was doing just fine before you insisted on knowing what was best for him.

Never lose hope, but if you do, never underestimate the power of magic mushrooms. Psychedelic experiences might be the cure for the incurable.

The Daily Word in Crime, Animals and Global Warming

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Step one to dealing with a smart phone when you have ADHD: Turn your notifications off.

“I like him!” Paul Ryan says smiling while submerging himself in a tank of bleach.

Um, Loretta Lynch for president, PLEASE!

These pups can bring world peace.

What is the most watched television show in New Mexico? Have you ever heard of it?

Instead of stopping our use of fossil fuels, let's give cows oregano to combat global warming.

For-Profit schools are watching this closely (unless they're swimming in a pool of money).

Police are on the lookout for a man who may be connected to a double homicide that happened on Tuesday.

The horrible nitwit George Zimmerman tried to auction off the gun he used to murder Trayvon Martin.

V.25 No.15 | 04/14/2016

The Daily Word in Global Warming, Dinosaurs and Golden Toilets

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A message in a bottle is discovered after 98 years of floating at sea.

The Science Guy bets a pretty penny against bodybuilder and nagging critic Joe Bastardi that the Earth is—wait for it—actually getting warmer.

Speaking of the well-being of our planet, the key to saving it might be a global transition to a vegan diet.

Apparently, “Boaty McBoatface” fails to denote even an inkling of seriousness as the new name for the U.K.'s new $300 million research vessel.

Everything is connected, even grammar and sick beats.

Humans aren't the only species who could use prosthetic limbs. A duck who lost his feet to frostbite is walking again, thanks to a 3D printer.

Lines to the restroom at one of New York City's most popular museums might be a little longer than usual pretty soon. The Guggenheim Museum is about to install a completely functioning 18-karat gold toilet designed and sculpted by artist Maurizio Cattelan.

Asteroid? Volcanic eruption? Scientists propose a new theory on how dinosaurs went extinct.

V.25 No.13 | 03/31/2016

The Daily Word in Kim Kardashian's Feminism, how the World is losing water and (fake) cheap housing in Albuquerque

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One third of the world has had a drastic decrease in water in the last 20 years. Why?

How are women pushing the boundaries of disruptive innovation?

A wedding dress in a pickle jar is one thing amongst many that you’ll find at the Museum of Broken Relationships.

Want a 2,300 square foot home in the Huning Highland District for only $800? Sorry, you can’t. Some people thought they could, though.

How Nationalism contributes to the oppression of women is astounding.

The subtlety that Kim Kardashian uses to push feminist boundaries and values is incredible.

The trial for the murder of Islan Nettles has finally begun.

While it’s often difficult to keep up with the lies and bizarre remarks that Professor Quirrell-Drumpf makes, some people fact checked his town hall speech and found 71 fibs. That’s basically one per minute.

And finally, the evolution of this beautiful meme.

V.24 No.36 | 9/3/2015

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The Daily Word: Zombies on a plane, living life on a train and the FBI getting sued

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Man found doing household chores in woman’s house.

Missing cat causes taunting phone calls to owner.

The Associated Press sues FBI for fake news story.

Virginia teen faces 11 years in prison for controlling Twitter account in supports of ISIS and helps friend travel to join group.

Why pay rent when you can live in a train and travel?

50 bodies found in an abandoned truck in eastern Austria.

Driving instructor leaves 70 teenagers high and dry by taking their money and leaving them without receiving their drivers license.

Sea-level rising could be potentially disaster.

AMC puts Zombies in the sky.

V.24 No.35 | 8/27/2015

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The Daily Word in super lice, impending global doom and Kenny Rogers

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Teenagers from North and South Korea competed in an international soccer tournament in Pyongyang, despite the threat of war between the two nations.

A woman on the New York City subway scratched and bit another female passenger for trying to sit next to her.

Mutant super lice are wreaking havoc on scalps in Western New York and have been reported in 25 states.

In a band? Here are five band photo clichés to avoid.

According to NASA, rumors of impeding global doom are greatly exaggerated.

July was planet earth's hottest month on record ever.

We have the best food trail in the nation: The Green Chile Cheeseburger Trail.

Charges against the New Mexico man who threw a banana peel at Dave Chappelle have been dropped.

Kenny Rogers turns 77 today!

Thanks to John Hankinson for the link!

V.24 No.32 | 8/6/2015

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The Daily Word in Star Wars, exploding churches and crapping on the green

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Glaciers are melting faster than they ever have before.

Three new super-Earths discovered.

Ever seen a guy surf a wave on a dirt bike? Here you go!

Churches are exploding in Las Cruces.

Drinking too many margaritas in the sun can lead to phytophotodermatitis.

Washington D.C. is sinking into the ocean.

Brighten your day with these Werner Herzog inspirational posters!

For over a decade, a mystery man has been crapping in the holes of a Norway golf club.

Mark Hamill will do more than just sign your Star Wars card.

Thanks to Geoff Plant and Carl Petersen for the links!