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Climate Change Liability, Corn Sweat and UN Mandates
The phenomenon of "corn sweat" is increasing humidity levels across the U.S. Corn Belt, with one acre of corn releasing up to 4,000 gallons of water daily. Meanwhile, the International Court of Justice is considering making states financially liable for climate inaction. UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres called for all tech data centers to be powered by 100% renewable energy by 2070.
AI Show Summaries, No Agenda Episode Artwork Selection
The hosts critique an AI-generated summary of their previous episode, calling it "dull" and "humorless." They then review various listener-submitted artwork for the current show, ultimately selecting a piece by Francisco Scaramanga featuring an Elvira-style character. Other submissions included themes of "corn sweat," "sloth fever," and "the politics of joy."
"Corn sweat," scientifically known as evapotranspiration, is being blamed for extreme humidity and "heat risk" in the Midwest. Scientific American reports that corn plants release significant moisture into the atmosphere, impacting regional weather patterns. The hosts mock the term as a new addition to the climate change lexicon used to create a "strategy of tension."
