What is Degrowth?
What is Degrowth? C.R. “Doodle” White Overlook, Hampton, Tennessee I’m going to start this article with a song from Billy Joel. Those outside the United States might find the song somewhat difficult to understand. When the song came out, even I didn’t fully comprehend the implications the song brings to the forefront. The song is basically […]
Want to Know Where the Economy Is Going? Watch The Top 10%
Want to Know Where the Economy Is Going? Watch The Top 10% Should the wealth effect reverse as assets fall, capital gains evaporate and investment income declines, the top 10% will no longer have the means or appetite to spend so freely. Soaring wealth-income inequality has all sorts of consequences. As many (including me) have noted, […]
Avian Flu Is Crushing Farmers
Rescued chickens gather in an aviary at Farm Sanctuary’s Southern California Sanctuary in Acton, Calif., on Oct. 5, 2022. A wave of the highly pathogenic H5N1 avian flu has now entered Southern California as the fall bird migration sets in, raising concerns for wild birds and poultry farms in the region. (Mario Tama/Getty Images) Avian […]
Wick Watering: Simple and Efficient
Wick Watering: Simple and Efficient Set up a wick system to water your potted and in-ground plants with hands-free efficiency. by Adobestock/detry26 Use wick watering to keep your plants hydrated. Self watering wick systems are simple to assemble, and they use less water than other methods. Wick watering is a lesser-known method of efficient irrigation. […]
Sulzberger: Disinformation is the “Most Existential Problem” Facing the Planet Today
Sulzberger: Disinformation is the “Most Existential Problem” Facing the Planet Today There has been much coverage over the resurfacing of former CNN host Brian Stelter as the host for a panel at the World Economic Forum on alleged disinformation and “hate speech.” Stelter previously called for censorship under a “harm reduction model” and led a panel at a conference where Democrats […]
Poszar Was Right: Saudis Confirm Non-Dollar Oil Trade Plans In Davos
Poszar Was Right: Saudis Confirm Non-Dollar Oil Trade Plans In Davos Earlier this month, former NY Fed repo guru Zoltan Pozsar wrote one of his most important reports of 2022, in which he described how Putin could unleash hell on the Western financial system by demanding that instead of dollars, Russian oil exporters are paid in gold, […]
Dusk of a Global Empire
Dusk of a Global Empire The slow passing of a global hegemon, the Empire of all empires, made me ponder how it will pass to the pages of history books. Apparently, its ruling elite has chosen a strategy called spite: knowingly (or unknowingly) hurting their own self interest, hoping that their enemies will be hurt […]
Is New Zealand A Beta Test For Western Governments Micromanaging The Populace?
Is New Zealand A Beta Test For Western Governments Micromanaging The Populace? In the wake of the covid pandemic lockdowns and mandates, many western nations and states in the US witnessed a new eye opening level of government intrusion into the daily lives of citizens. Some, however, dealt with worse scenarios than others. New Zealand […]
The Renewable Energy Problem That No One Talks About
Windmills and solar panels are shown in Kahuku, Hawaii, on Aug. 22, 2022. (AP Photo/Caleb Jones) The Renewable Energy Problem That No One Talks About An obvious barrier to adopting wind and solar power for electricity supply is their intermittency—when the wind isn’t blowing, and the sun isn’t shining, substitute sources are required. This issue […]
Global outrage as oil executive named head of UN climate talks
Global outrage as oil executive named head of UN climate talks C: Masdar Corporate There is universal condemnation today on the breaking news that the United Arab Emirates has appointed a veteran oil industry insider to preside over the upcoming UN climate talks that will happen later this year in Dubai. The news this morning […]
Japan Is Perhaps the Most Important Risk in the World
Japan Is Perhaps the Most Important Risk in the World Speculation is mounting that the Bank of Japan is losing control of the bond market. Jim Grant, editor of «Grant’s Interest Rate Observer», believes this could trigger a shock to the global financial system. He also explains why he expects further surges in inflation and […]
Jason Hickel: Degrowth and Ecosocialism
Jason Hickel: Degrowth and Ecosocialism
ZH Geopolitical Week Ahead: Fears At Davos Of Globalization ‘Under Siege’ While Kiev, Moscow Agree ‘Russia Is Fighting NATO’
ZH Geopolitical Week Ahead: Fears At Davos Of Globalization ‘Under Siege’ While Kiev, Moscow Agree ‘Russia Is Fighting NATO’ A weekly round-up of geopolitical flashpoint and energy news we’re keeping our eyes on, and trends impacting global markets, which will later be accessible for Premium members and above… Finally the Ukrainian and Russian governments agree […]
The Fed Is a Purely Political Institution, and It’s Definitely Not a Bank.
The Fed Is a Purely Political Institution, and It’s Definitely Not a Bank. Those who know Wall Street lore sometimes recall that Fed chairman William Miller—Paul Volcker’s immediate predecessor—joked that most Americans believed the Federal Reserve was either an Indian reservation, a wildlife preserve, or a brand of whiskey. The Fed, of course, is none of […]
