Monthly Archives: June 2022

Somalia’s new president vows to beat back jihadists, then talk to them An interview with Hassan Sheikh Mohamud Jun 2nd 2022 | ECONOMIST When hassan sheikh mohamud entered Villa Somalia as president in 2012, his writ ran little farther than the sandbagged gates … Continue reading →

The most serious hazard for sea kayakers on exposed coasts is surf – most kayakers aim to spend as little time as possible surf kayaking. Loaded kayaks are not really suited for riding breakers. Helmets should be worn in the … Continue reading →

What’s the oldest tree on Earth—and will it survive climate change? Bristlecone pines in the western U.S. have been alive for nearly 5,000 years, but an upstart Patagonian cypress challenges that record. This 1,400-year-old bristlecone pine on Mount Washington in … Continue reading →