Indonesia – Kettinki

2025-09-22 @ 19.11.37 ∈ In English

Volcanic Eruptions in One Hemisphere Linked to Floods in the Opposite One - Eos

The research team used previous simulations of Earth’s climate system to obtain precipitation and temperature data for 5 years after three highly explosive eruptions: Guatemala’s Santa María in 1902, Indonesia’s Mount Agung in 1963, and the Philippines’ Mount Pinatubo in 1991.

2025-05-02 @ 14.33.13 ∈ In English

What makes people flourish? Results from a new survey

Indonesia is thriving. […] Mexico and the Philippines also show strong results. Even though these countries have less money than some others, people report strong family ties, spiritual lives and community support.

2025-01-27 @ 17.36.25 ∈ In English

Fossil fuel subsidies: If we want to reduce greenhouse gas emissions we should not pay people to burn fossil fuels

Repealing subsidies is not easy, but it is possible – and the world is slowly making progress in this direction

2024-09-05 @ 11.57.22 ∈ In English

Many of us can save a child’s life, if we rely on the best data

There are many ways to improve the world, but their cost-effectiveness varies immensely. You can achieve a lot more if you rely on the best data on where to donate.

2023-11-06 @ 20.33.58 ∈ In English

Dengue rates plunged after release of lab-altered mosquitoes – DW – 10/31/2023

Mosquitoes infected with Wolbachia bacteria may be associated with a 97% drop in dengue infections in three cities in Colombia's Aburra Valley. Researchers for the non-profit World Mosquito Program released the results at the annual meeting of the American Society of Tropical Medicine and Hygiene in late October.

2021-12-14 @ 12.59.15 ∈ In English

Hannah Ritchie on Twitter

A topic where I see one of the biggest gaps between public opinion & recommendations from scientists is palm oil 🌴🦧 Companies often boycott palm oil to look sustainable to consumers. But a ban is rarely the recommendation from experts. 🧵on why it’s a complex topic https://t.co/Hgyc09KStB