Poetic News, Wednesday October 9 2019

Where Earth is at the start of an RPG and has to choose their weapon

via The New York Times

“The batteries developed through the work
of John B. Goodenough, are used in everything
from mobile phones to laptops and electric vehicles.”
the Nobel committee said.

But will rechargeable batteries
ever be good enough, to quell a burning
planet? In northern California a power company slashes service,
to cut the risk of forest fires.

via CNN

The prospects are looking saltier as ghost forests awaken.
Saltwater is killing woodlands along the East Coast,
sometimes surprisingly far from the sea.
A screen beckons, choose your weapon: thunder, fire, or water.

via The New York Times