The Guardian

The Guardian Gets It Wrong

User Image sheril | March 10, 2009
The Guardian: Human pollution is turning the seas into acid so quickly that the coming decades will recreate conditions not seen on Earth since the time of the dinosaurs, scientists will warn today. Say what?! Look, ocean acidification is a VERY real threat to our planet. That said, the seas are not turning to acid! (But gee, way to scare folks into envisioning the demise of the wicked witch!) This demonstrates a lack of taking the time to explore and understand what ocean acidification means--the term is used to describe the way the pH of oceans is becoming less basic as they absorb…

Will the New York Times still exist on paper?

ddobbs | January 6, 2009
"Of course," says Clay Shirky, "because people will hit the print button."