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Why is Suicide Up in Young Children 50%?
What are the implications?
Uchenna
June 06, 2024
Leading Story
Suicide in Young People is Up 50%. Why?
988 is a Mental Health Hotline
Children of today have more access to information and people who can do harm. There is a growing body of evidence linking social media’s negative effects on mental health. To minimize effects on your children, the following video suggests:
No smart phones before high school.
No social media before 16.
Phone free schools.
More free play and independence.
Table of Contents
Wealthy Aunty Vibes
Lisa Grain
Earlier this year, Lisa Grain, a retired orthodontist, and entrepreneur who along with her husband is estimated to be worth five hundred million dollars, went viral recently for her confidence and style. Dr. Grain and her husband, David Grain, co-founded Grain Global Holdings, a multinational conglomerate operating in technology, real estate, and finance.
Check out the links to read her feature in Essence Magazine and her daughter's ultra elegant Martha’s Vineyard wedding celebrated in Vogue.
Climate
We Only Have 5 years to Decrease Carbon Emissions
At current emission levels of CO2, by the year 2029, the Earth will meet the point of no return in which we cause catastrophic climate change to Earth’s ecosystem.
What happens if we surpass the “carbon budget”?
1. Increased Global Temperatures: Exceeding the carbon budget means more CO2 in the atmosphere, leading to higher global temperatures. This can result in temperature rises beyond the 1.5°C or 2°C thresholds set by international agreements, exacerbating climate-related issues.
2. Severe Weather Events: Higher temperatures can increase the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events, such as hurricanes, heatwaves, droughts, and heavy rainfall. These events can cause widespread damage, economic loss, and loss of life.
3. Sea Level Rise: Warming temperatures accelerate the melting of polar ice caps and glaciers, contributing to rising sea levels. This threatens coastal communities, infrastructure, and ecosystems with increased flooding and erosion.
4. Ecosystem Disruption: Many plant and animal species may struggle to adapt to rapid changes in climate, leading to shifts in ecosystems, loss of biodiversity, and the collapse of certain habitats.
5. Ocean Acidification: Increased CO2 levels lead to higher concentrations of carbonic acid in oceans, making the water more acidic. This can harm marine life, particularly organisms with calcium carbonate shells or skeletons, such as corals and shellfish.
6. Agricultural Impacts: Changes in temperature and precipitation patterns can affect crop yields, leading to food insecurity and economic challenges for communities dependent on agriculture.
7. Health Risks: Higher temperatures and more extreme weather can lead to health problems, such as heat-related illnesses, the spread of infectious diseases, and respiratory issues from increased air pollution.
8. Economic Costs: The economic impact of surpassing the carbon budget can be enormous, including costs related to disaster response, infrastructure damage, health care, and loss of productivity.
9. Social and Political Instability: Resource shortages, displacement of populations due to rising sea levels or extreme weather, and competition for resources can lead to social unrest, conflicts, and migration crises.
To mitigate these risks, it is crucial to take immediate and sustained actions to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, transition to renewable energy sources, and implement strategies for climate adaptation and resilience.
Health
You Are What You Eat
This diet can decrease your chances of early death by 23% in women. Hummus anyone?
Politics
Why you Must Show Up Every Single Time to Vote
U.S. Senator, Pastor Raphael Warnock of Georgia, and the senior pastor at Atlanta's historic Ebenezer Baptist Church, known for its association with Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. recently pastored in the famed Wheeler Avenue Baptist Church in Houston, TX after the loss of their Pastor Emeritus, Reverend William Lawson, who was active in The Civil Rights Movement. Senator Warnock is the first African American to represent Georgia in the Senate, and often blends his pastoral experience with political leadership to advocate for civil rights and social justice. He has a message for those who are considering not voting this election year.
Business
Uncle Nearest Whiskey
High School Dropout, Fawn Weaver, built a BILLION empire
At the age of twenty, Fawn Weaver tried to take her life via an overdose, but with the use of charcoal, her life was saved. Little did she know charcoal would be an integral part of her success later in life. Watch this inspiring Forbes feature on the story of her life and Whiskey empire.
Word of the Week
Serendipity
Serendipity refers to the occurrence of unexpected and fortunate events by chance, leading to happy or beneficial outcomes. It differs from fate, which implies predetermined events guided by destiny, and from luck, which includes both good and bad random events, by specifically highlighting the positive and surprising nature of a chance discovery.
Randomness from my Timeline
Tell Me You’re Rich Without Telling Me…
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