Fuel intentions
The COP28 summit concludes with the world's governments agreeing that "the era of fossil-fuel consumption and production is ending." / Semafor
The United States expects solar and wind power generation to surpass coal-fired energy for the first time in 2024. / AEE
Related: "Noctalgia." "Global boiling." Recent jargon to describe the year in climate crisis news. / Grist
More than 60 percent of French speakers now live in Africa. / The New York Times [+]
Author Joe Sacco's graphic novel about Gaza, which pioneered "comics journalism," is being rushed back into print 20 years later. / The Guardian
A day in the life of a young homeless person in Oregon. / The Portland Press Herald
Nearly half of Gen Zers say they feel anxious and stressed nearly all the time—"and it's starting to get on their bosses' nerves." / Business Insider
Genetic testing company 23andMe changes its terms of service to prevent customers from filing class action lawsuits. / engadget
An attempt to capture some of "the funniest, weirdest, and most memorable posts before Twitter completely burns down." / The Verge
A surprisingly interesting conversation with Grimes about artificial intelligence. / Palladium
Karen Attiah: Let's finally stop pretending Beyoncé stands for liberation. / The Washington Post [+]
See also: "ABBA picks up where a 19th-century songwriter leaves off." / The Guy Stevens Weather Report
Puma is close to perfecting a biodegradable sneaker. Meanwhile, stylish young men are said to be wearing ballet flats. / dezeen, GQ
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