The Podcast of the Lotus Eaters #1449
Carl, Firas, and Nick discuss air-con being far right now, Elon apparently becoming a ‘mass murderer’, and how they're going to ban parenting.
Reading List
Commentary on the UK heatwave and air conditioning debate - Ridhima Z (X)
Discussion of air conditioning, housing and climate polic - Lukas Mukas Pukas (X)
Video discussing air conditioning and the UK heatwave - YouTube
Channel 4 News report on the UK's heatwave and climate response - Channel 4 News (X)
Commentary on air conditioning and UK housing policy - Neil Garratt (X)
Commentary on heatwaves, buildings and cooling policy - Apostructura (X)
Further commentary on building design and extreme heat - Apostructura (X)
Analysis of energy policy and air conditioning uptake - Andrew Lilico (X)
Air conditioning is heating the planet – and we need alternatives - The Guardian
PoliticsUK update on heatwave policy and political reaction - PoliticsUK (X)
Commentary on UK heatwave preparedness - Jo Hill (X)
Zack Polanski comments on climate policy and extreme heat - Zack Polanski (X)
Discussion on the future of air conditioning and cooling technology - Levelsio (X)
Further commentary on innovation in cooling technology - Levelsio (X)
Analysis of air conditioning adoption and public policy - Richard Hanania (X)
Commentary on heatwaves, infrastructure and climate adaptation - The Dryhtscipe (X)
The Dryhtscipe X account - The Dryhtscipe (X)
Discussion of UK housing and climate resilience - A.S. Wren (X)
Commentary on heatwaves and UK infrastructure - Looking For Growth UK (X)
Roger Hallam comments on climate action and extreme heat - Roger Hallam (X)
Tom Chivers discusses heatwaves and climate adaptation - Tom Chivers (X)
George Eaton comments on UK climate policy - George Eaton (X)
Noah Smith discusses climate adaptation and air conditioning - Noahpinion (X)
Air conditioning could face restrictions under net zero plans - The Telegraph
Commentary on cooling technology and energy efficiency - CodeReinhoTac (X)
Discussion on the economics of air conditioning adoption - Patrick Collison (X)
Analysis of global air conditioning trends - Trung T. Phan (X)
GB News coverage of the UK heatwave and air conditioning debate - GB News (X)
Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE) overview - Wikipedia
Archived article on USAID aid cuts and mortality estimates - Archive.today
BBC report on criticism of Elon Musk and DOGE aid cuts - BBC News
The Lancet retracts controversial hydroxychloroquine study - Retraction Watch
Hydroxychloroquine in COVID-19: systematic review and meta-analysis - PubMed Central
Hydroxychloroquine and COVID-19: review of available evidence - PubMed Central
Reddit discussion on claims about Elon Musk, DOGE and global deaths - Reddit (r/ShitPoliticsSays)
Ro Khanna says Elon Musk must answer for DOGE aid cuts - New York Post
Ro Khanna criticises Elon Musk over DOGE aid cuts - The Independent
Stock image of children in Africa - Adobe Stock
Local government profile: Zambia - Commonwealth Local Government Forum
Washington Post report on the health impact of USAID cuts in Africa - The Washington Post
USAID Inspector General report on aid oversight - USAID Office of Inspector General
USAID suspends food aid to Ethiopia over diversion scheme - The New Humanitarian
Is it bad that Elon Musk has a trillion dollars? - The Guardian
Government pushes forward with conversion practices ban to protect LGBT people from abuse - UK Government
Draft Conversion Practices Bill - UK Government
Commentary on the proposed Conversion Practices Bill - Fond Of Beetles (X)
Reaction to the Government's conversion practices proposals - Journalist Jill (X)
Commentary on the draft conversion practices legislation - C. Weston Clark (X)
BBC report on the proposed conversion practices ban - BBC News
John James comments on the conversion practices legislation - John James (X)
Commentary on the draft conversion practices bill - OJardine (X)
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