The   New York Times   summarized where we are in controlling global warming: Before 2015, the world was expected to warm by about four degrees Celsius by 2100. Today, the world is on track for three degrees Celsius. And if the world’s leaders meet their current commitments, the planet would warm by   around two degrees Celsius . That is not enough to declare victory. The standard goal world leaders have embraced to avoid the worst consequences of climate change is to keep warming below 1.5 degrees Celsius by 2100. Unfortunately, that does look increasingly unreachable, experts said . Gas prices and Republican resistance   have diminished   Biden’s climate agenda. The war in Ukraine has   consumed attention   previously focused on climate issues. As the World Turns  ( watch the evolution of the opening, and shifting commercials--did you know that Lux Soap was taken off the shelves in the 1990's, but you can buy it again today ) is an American television soap opera that played fro

From the  New York Times  this morning: The optimism we had with the decline in September into October, with the expectation for more into the later fall and even winter, is turning into pessimism with another wave of new cases.   One specific danger is of children infecting grandparents.  The 0-4 age group is still not vaccinated, and the rate of 5-11 year olds being vaccinated is not particularly high at this time.  Evidence shows that the vaccinated youth transmit far few infections than the non-vaccinated.  How many families do the above at Thanksgiving, when eating and drinking occurs? Sure, colder weather is one reason, for the north is being hit more than the south, but there is something about this virus that is confounding the experts.   Looking ahead to Thanksgiving and the Christmas holiday, the elder most definitely should get booster shots, and so should anyone eligible. Before the family gathering take a home test. Get vaccinated, take a test as necessary and enjoy your h