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Media’s Climate Alarm Over Air Conditioning Ignores Its Life-Saving Benefits

Written by Linnea Lueken and H. Sterling Burnett

TIME Magazine recently posted an article titled “New Study Finds Air Conditioners Will Exacerbate Climate Change As Planet Warms,” claiming that expanding air conditioner use will harm the planet by increasing warming, and that people should “transition” away from refrigerants and use less AC. [some emphasis, links added]

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New Study: Greenland’s Past Rapid Warming Occurred Naturally

Written by Kenneth Richard

Natural variability, volcanic forcing, and “internal noise” triggered Greenland’s rapid warming events.

Climate changes fostered by “unforced natural climate variability” may be more than an order of magnitude larger than the climate changes commonly attributed to anthropogenic forcing. [some emphasis, links added]

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Science of Creatine and Mood Management: Boosting Women & Athletes

Written by John O'Sullivan CEO Principia Scientific International

Creatine monohydrate isn’t just for athletes anymore. Long known for helping power muscles during exercise, this inexpensive supplement is now being studied for its possible mental health effects — including depression and anxiety. But what does the science actually show?

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Are Artificial Sweeteners Aging Your Brain?

Written by John O'Sullivan CEO Principia Scientific International

For decades, low- and no-calorie sweeteners have been marketed as a smarter alternative to sugar — a way to cut calories without sacrificing taste. But new research published in Neurology suggests the story may be more complicated.

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