Welcome back to our weekly behind-the-scenes glimpse at what’s getting our team talking. Let us know what you think at info@reasonstobecheerful.world. Steam heat For many New Yorkers, the colder months are synonymous with the wails and clanks of temperamental old radiators. Some of those radiators, as Bloomberg CityLab reports in a story shared by RTBC Executive Editor Will Doig this week, are connected by a vast subterranean network — the biggest steam system in the country. Will says:   I love New York’s underground steam heat system — it’s relatively green, efficient, and responsible for the steam-blanketed streets seen in many a noir-ish NYC film. The system is more than a century old, but now it might soon see its first expansion in years as the city strives to meet its carbon-reduction goals. Weathering change Over the last month, Vox has published a great series called Changing With Our Climate, which explores Indigenous solutions to extreme weather. The final installment, which Editorial Director Rebecca Worby shared this week, poses a question: What happens when ancestral territories are returned to tribes? Becca says:   As Joseph Lee points out in this story, Land Back announcements often get splashy coverage, but we don’t hear much about what happens afterward. Here, Lee explores what comes next — and how Land Back can be a climate solution.  What else we’re reading New York City’s ‘Living Breakwaters’ Brace for Stormier Seas — shared by RTBC founder David Byrne from Bloomberg Indigenous-Led Environmental Planning Can Be a Blueprint for Urban Equity — shared by Contributing Editor Michaela Haas from Next City Manhattan glove factory lends a hand to the homeless — shared by Will Doig from NY1 In other news… Two RTBC stories got a shout-out this week in Yale Climate Connections: Michaela Haas’s “The Woman Who Brought Dirt to Harvard” and Peter Yeung’s “‘The Green Steel of the 21st Century’.” The post What We’re Reading: the Green Potential of New York City’s Iconic Steam System appeared first on Reasons to be Cheerful.

November 27, 2024

One of the vastest and most sprawling, uncharted remaining wildernesses in the world is the Congo Basin of Africa, also commonly referred to as simply the Congo. Located in Central Africa, in a region known as west equatorial Africa, the Congo encompasses the countries Angola, Gabon, Burundi, Cameroon, the Central African Republic, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Tanzania, and Zambia, and is home to some of the largest tropical rainforests in the world, second only to the Amazon rainforest in South America in size. This is a land of impenetrable jungle, a vast, uncharted new world for explorers, and home to an incredible diversity of flora and fauna. It is also a region purportedly inhabited by strange creatures and monsters that remain lost to the world and exist only in fantastical accounts from this dark, mysterious domain. 

Video games have consistently gained popularity around the world. Some of the most popular video games are filled with violence, sexual scenes, drug use, and other mature situations, earning the game a ban or censoring in several nations. However, some games have received a country-wide ban for shocking reasons. Here are ten video games that […] The post 10 Video Games Surprisingly Banned Around the World appeared first on Listverse.

When you're suddenly faced with an emergency dental care situation, what should you do? When there are no dentists available or you can't easily go to a dental clinic, you could still get by on your own as long as you know how to handle the situation. How To Handle Emergency Dental Care On Your Own Normally, with dental emergencies, you will need to be attended by your dentist. However, if you can't see a dentist immediately, you must mitigate the problem temporarily until you're able to visit a professional to check on your dental crisis. Dental emergencies such as injury to the gums or teeth should not be disregarded, as it can get serious if not treated immediately. Additionally, you might also face a more costly treatment if the situation gets severe. Know what emergency dental care you can do on your own, so scroll on!   Common Dental Emergencies 1. Cracked, Chipped, or Broken Tooth Your teeth can crack, chip, or break due to several reasons, such as a weakened tooth caused by cavities, a hit to your mouth or face, or biting hard objects. If a tooth is fractured in a minor way, normally it wouldn't cause pain. However, it could be painful if there's a large piece of tooth that broke off. Emergency dental care: First, rinse your mouth using warm water. If there's bleeding, you can apply pressure using a piece of gauze or a tea bag on the affected area to stop bleeding. If there's swelling, use a cold compress and apply it to the outside of your lips or cheek, near the area of your fractured tooth. This will also help reduce pain. 2. Knocked-Out Tooth A knocked-out tooth is referred to as an “avulsed” tooth by dentists. While this dental emergency is considered as one of the serious conditions, it can be fixed. And if you act immediately, you can still save the knocked-out tooth. Emergency dental care: Pick up the knocked-out tooth by the crown — the part you use for biting. Avoid touching the root as it could cause damages to the tissue, which helps in tooth reimplantation. For an adult tooth, you can try putting the tooth back in its socket. Before doing so, visualize first how the tooth should be placed back in to make sure it won't get re-inserted the wrong way. Go to the dentist as soon as you can. 3. Lost Filling A filling is used to fill the cavities in your pearly whites. When a filling gets lost or falls out, it may be due to a decay underneath it, which could destroy parts of your tooth. When this happens, the tooth will no longer be tight enough to hold the filling. Losing a dental filling can be painful since the tissue exposed is usually sensitive to pressure, temperature, or air. Emergency dental care: Temporarily, you can use dental cement to replace the lost filling. This can be bought over-the-counter at a pharmacy near you. If there's no dental cement available, you can use sugarless gum as a substitute. Sealing the area will protect your tooth from possible further damage until you can see the dentist. 4. Abscess An abscess is an infection occurring either around a tooth's root or in your gums. This is a serious dental condition, causing damage to the tissue and surrounding teeth. Additionally, the infection could also spread to other parts of your body if not treated immediately. Since this is a serious case, it is recommended to see the dentist as soon as you have the opportunity. Emergency dental care: When you can't see the dentist yet, you can rinse your mouth with a salt-water solution. Mix a half teaspoon of table salt to 8 ounces of water and rinse your mouth a few times a day. This will help draw the pus to the surface and will also relieve the pain. 5. Soft-tissue Injuries Soft tissues in the mouth include your gums, cheeks, tongue, and lips. These tissues are delicate and can cause pain once injured. There are several ways the soft tissues can get injured, including accidentally biting them, eating food that's too hot, chewing or biting on hard objects, or if you get in an accident. Emergency dental care: Rinse your mouth a few times a day with a salt-water solution. If there's bleeding, get a piece of gauze or a tea bag and apply pressure to the bleeding area. You can also apply a cold compress to relieve the pain. Continue to put pressure until the bleeding stops. What edge does tongue-scraping have over your toothbrush? Find out here #MondayTrivia pic.twitter.com/LEpiXwPk4n — Homesteading (@HomesteadingUSA) August 7, 2017 Avoiding Dental Emergency 1. Wear Mouth Guard If you engage a lot in sports activities such as basketball or boxing, protect your pearly whites by wearing a mouth guard. This will help in preventing a broken or knocked-out tooth from happening. 2. Avoid Chewing On Hard Objects While your teeth are incredibly tough, it can still get damaged. Be extra cautious of what you bite or chew on to lessen the risk of cracked, chipped, or broken teeth. Common hard objects people tend to chew on are pens, pencils, toys, plastic bits, and ice. If you have the habit of chewing and feel the need to chew, try some nuts or a piece of gum instead. 3. See Your Dentist On average, it's recommended to see your dentist at least twice a year. But, if you're someone who's a high risk of dental problems, it would be good to visit your dentist every three months. High-risk people include pregnant women, smokers, diabetics, and people with weak immune systems, especially those prone to bacterial infections. Additionally, if you're planning to have a vacation and travel far — during which you can't immediately see your dentist for emergency situations, it is advisable to schedule an appointment to your dentist for a routine check-up. It's best to catch any possible dental problem as soon as possible before it becomes a dental emergency later, while you're on vacation.   Preparing For A Dental Emergency You'll never know when a dental emergency would happen so it's best to always prepare for these kinds of situations. Stay calm and avoid panicking. Also, it would be wise to keep a dental first aid kit containing pain relievers, ice packs, dental picks, cotton balls, gauze pad, handkerchief, and the contact details of your dentist.   Know what to include in your emergency dental care kit in this video: It's best to know what emergency dental care you can do to mitigate any dental crisis immediately. Always remember to go to your dentist appointments because he knows what's best for you and your mouth. Lastly, always opt for healthier and stronger teeth and gums, so don't just brush your teeth, floss after meals and use mouthwash too! Are there any other emergency dental care tips you know? 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