STUDY: ‘The future of vanilla ice cream is at stake because of climate change’ – Published in the journal Frontiers in Plant Science

Increasing climate extremes are changing the habitats of wild vanilla species — primarily found in the tropical regions of Central America — and their mainly animal pollinators, the researchers say. This, in turn, is putting global production of vanilla at risk. ... For vanilla ice cream, pudding and other desserts, global warming could have a similar impact as it already does on many other foods. Poor harvests of coffee, chocolate and olive oil, for example, have repeatedly caused shortages and higher prices.
By Admin
July 5, 2025
11:51 am

https://www.yahoo.com/news/future-vanilla-ice-cream-stake-151800050.html

Via: dpa international

Excerpt: The quintessential ice cream flavour is under threat, and many other dessert staples along with it, according to climate change researchers at the University of Costa Rica and Belgium’s KU Leuven university.

Increasing climate extremes are changing the habitats of wild vanilla species — primarily found in the tropical regions of Central America — and their mainly animal pollinators, the researchers say. This, in turn, is putting global production of vanilla at risk.

https://www.climatedepot.com/2025/07/05/the-future-of-vanilla-ice-cream-is-at-stake-because-of-climate-change/

Jaguar’s Woke EV Campaign Crashes Sales 97%
17 hours ago Eric Worrall 
Essay by Eric Worrall

Supporters claim the crash in sales is all part of the plan.

The full promo video;


Jaguar is, or was, a significant British luxury vehicle brand. I owned a Jaguar “S” type for a few years, and to be fair it was a terrific driving experience. However, maintenance was a nightmare – the suspension needed a rebuild every two years, and the low ground clearance made navigating some of Britain’s less well maintained roads a challenge. My vehicle finally died when the Jaguar engine sucked in a bit of water after going through a puddle, which led to the vehicle catching fire.
 
Not everyone believes the 97% crash in sales was a blunder – supporters claim it is all part of the plan.

Jaguar’s Massive 97% Sales Collapse Is Actually Very Misleading

Let’s take a look at the numbers and what internal data at Jaguar says about the future

BY STEPHEN RIVERS
JULY 2, 2025 AT 08:40

Jaguar sales dropped over 97 percent in Europe after production was halted.
Despite the sharp decline, this outcome was planned as part of the company’s rebrand.
Insights from Jaguar’s latest investor day provide cautious reasons for optimism.

It’s not just your imagination. If you’ve stopped by a Jaguar dealership recently, you probably noticed the lot looking unusually bare. In fact, most local Jaguar dealers have fewer than 10 new cars available for sale, and some don’t have any at all. This slowdown has contributed to a dramatic 97.5 percent drop in Jaguar’s sales across Europe.

At first glance, that figure seems catastrophic, and it’s already fueled headlines pointing to a collapse linked to Jaguar’s high-stakes rebrand and its pivot toward electric vehicles. But those interpretations miss a crucial piece of context. Jaguar intentionally stopped producing cars at the end of 2024, a move that stretched into early 2025 in some regions, as part of a planned transition to becoming an EV-only brand.

https://wattsupwiththat.com/2025/07/05/jaguars-woke-ev-campaign-crashes-sales-97/

13 Military Draft Realities Boomers Faced That Today’s Youth Cannot Imagine
Story by Patricia Quezada Brawn•
 
Call up memories of a turbulent era when young Americans navigated draft notices and uncertainty, facing pressures that feel worlds apart from today’s reality.
 
Imagine opening your mailbox and finding a letter that could change your life forever. For Baby Boomers, the military draft was not just a distant threat—it was a looming reality that shaped their youth and futures in ways today’s generation can hardly fathom. From the uncertainty of being called up to the anxiety of leaving everything behind, here are 13 draft realities Boomers faced that set their era apart.

https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/world/13-military-draft-realities-boomers-faced-that-today-s-youth-cannot-imagine/ss-AA1H25VP?ocid=msedgntp&pc=HCTS&cvid=1560efceb3324892b279807975ea8d31&ei=22

Were the "credentials" handwritten?

So, is this where the "mostly peaceful" protestors in LA honed their skills?