Data That Matters January 2022

Alaska hit a record temperature of 67F (19.4C) for December. Suicides were the 12th leading cause of death in the Continue reading →

Good And Sad Suicide News

The good news is that there are “30% fewer suicide attempts among patients who were screened for suicide risk” (Pew Continue reading →

Causes Of Death Compared – Updated

Conflicts, terrorism, and disasters grab headlines, making it appear that they are the leading causes of death. There are about Continue reading →

Data That Matters March 2021

Over a similar life-cycle, a fossil fuel vehicle will use about 17,000 kg of petroleum products that also need to Continue reading →

Popular Posts 2020

Pretending Not To Panic is intended to summarize news that is, significant, factual, based on data, logic, and is apolitical Continue reading →

Popular Posts 2019

PretendingNotToPanic.com is a blog based on “news for people who are eager and anxious about the future“; with additional constraints Continue reading →

Data That Matters October 2019

In 1960, the richest paid 56% in taxes. Now they pay 23%, less than the 24.2% the poorest pay. A Continue reading →

US Suicides Rise

Suicides in the US continue to rise. “According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a record 120,000 Americans died from Continue reading →