by davemacq
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Not a lot to report this week — just the usual pain of the world.
Global Warming
Scientists mapping Greenland have produced some surprising – and worrying – results (20171004)
Even more risk of sea level rise!
Federal government failing to put climate plan into action, environmental watchdog finds (20171003)
The Canadian government this time. Trudeau (like Obama) offered such hope, and such disappointment. I wonder what it will take for governments to do more than talk.
One Way To Respond
As Overdose Deaths Pile Up, a Medical Examiner Quits the Morgue (20171007)
Fentanyl overdose is so common now, and like all addictions and overdoses represents the attempt to get away from the pain of living. And Fentanyl is so appealing! As a retired anesthetist, I was very aware of its potency, but it was not until I had an anesthetic myself that I appreciated its appeal. I was given Fentanyl as part of the induction and had about a minute of pure bliss before being unconscious — if I were to become addicted to anything, I would certainly choose Fentanyl.
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