145 points by aaronbrethorst 169 days ago | 44 comments
The Mysterious Sinking of the Bayesian(newlinesmag.com) On Aug. 19, 2024, a storm swept into Sicily’s Gulf of Porticciolo and, within minutes, sank the megayacht Bayesian, drowning 58-year-old British tycoon Mike Lynch, his 18-year-old daughter and five other passengers.
'Passive house' survives fire in California(yahoo.com) The California wildfires are still ravaging the Los Angeles area a week after they started. The stories of residents who live in the area and have lost everything are heartbreaking.
Global Catastrophe Looms as Key Ocean Current Nears Collapse, Experts Warn(gizmodo.com) The collapse of one of the world’s most important ocean currents, a disaster that would wreak havoc on Earth’s ecosystems, is generally considered unlikely. But in a newly issued open letter, leading climate scientists warn that the threat has been underestimated and call for immediate action.