The Fed Will Break the Economy
The Fed Will Break the Economy Last week, the Fed was handed an unexpected gift as first-time jobless claims fell to the lowest level since 1969, which gives the Federal Reserve the green light to continue tapering its $120 billion monthly purchases of U.S. Treasury and mortgage-backed securities. Given the Fed’s dual mandate of maximum employment and stable […]
California’s hydroelectric generation affected by historic drought
California’s hydroelectric generation affected by historic drought Source: U.S. Energy Information Administration, based on U.S. Drought Monitor Most of the western United States is experiencing intense and historic drought conditions. California is one of the most severely affected states. As of June 22, 2021, 100% of the state is experiencing some degree of drought. About 33% of the […]
The Geopolitical Game That Could Transform Gas Markets
The Geopolitical Game That Could Transform Gas Markets An apparent detente between the UAE and Turkey could be one of the most significant geopolitical developments in the region for decades If Mohammed bin Zayed can succeed in exploiting Turkey’s economic crisis, the East Mediterranean natural gas fields could finally be exploited and sent to market […]
Of grain and gulags: a note on work, labour and self-ownership
Of grain and gulags: a note on work, labour and self-ownership I’ll begin with a brief account of how our modern global grain trading system was invented in Chicago in the 19th century, which is maybe a bit of a jolt from the present focus of this blog cycle on the forms of property but hopefully […]
On Fossil Fuel Subsidies, the Facts Matter
On Fossil Fuel Subsidies, the Facts Matter The BC Green leader responds to the energy minister’s Tyee op-ed on provincial subsidies. LNG Canada’s marine terminal under construction. Photo via LNG Canada. In his Tyee op-ed on Monday titled “Let’s Talk Fossil Fuel Subsidies in BC,” Bruce Ralston, the provincial minister for energy, mines and low-carbon innovation, […]
Now or Never: The Great ‘Transition’ Must Be Imposed
Now or Never: The Great ‘Transition’ Must Be Imposed A new wave of restrictions, more lockdowns, and – eventually – trillions of dollars in new stimmie cheques may be in prospect. Were you following the news this last week? Vaccine mandates are everywhere: one country, after another, is doubling-down, to try to force, or legally […]
Allison Cobb’s PLASTIC: An Autobiography
Allison Cobb’s PLASTIC: An Autobiography Nightboat Books, April 2021, 352 pages, paperback $17.95, Amazon Kindle $10.99) Early on in Plastic: An Autobiography, Allison Cobb recalls her fascination with a plastic-strewn Hawaiian beach. She and three others have arrived at Kamilo Beach–a site long overrun by debris from the Great Pacific Garbage Patch–after an arduous journey […]
Joseph Tainter on the Dynamics of the Collapse of Civilization
Joseph Tainter on the Dynamics of the Collapse of Civilization
#216. It’s now
#216. It’s now TIMING THE MOMENT OF FRACTURE When and how can we know that a change of direction is fundamental and lasting, rather than a temporary departure from established trends? That, in essence, is the call we need to make now. Far from being “transitory”, current conditions – including rising inflation, surging energy prices and […]
With ‘jaw-dropping,’ ‘astounding’ and ‘extraordinary’ weather, Vancouver just had its rainiest fall ever
With ‘jaw-dropping,’ ‘astounding’ and ‘extraordinary’ weather, Vancouver just had its rainiest fall ever Weather bombs, seven atmospheric rivers in a month and a tornado, among other things, plus lots (and lots) of rain Rain drenched Vancouver this fall, smashing records in city and across the province.Brendan Kergin / Vancouver is Awesome The fall of 2021 […]
How the Corporate Media Launched a Disinformation Campaign to Protect Fauci
How the Corporate Media Launched a Disinformation Campaign to Protect Fauci As public anger grew over gruesome and medically useless dog experiments funded by Fauci’s agencies and budgets, his media allies came to the rescue with a pack of lies. Anthony Fauci (R), Director of the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases and Chief […]
The Climate Crisis & More Propaganda
The Climate Crisis & More Propaganda QUESTION: How can you be against climate change when every world leader has been convinced and 97% of all scientists say you are wrong? JL ANSWER: Climate always changes and it has done so for millions of years without soccer moms driving the kids in SUVs. It is just propaganda. […]
How healthy is your soil?
How healthy is your soil? In celebration of World Soil Day, December 5, 2021, we want to help farmers around the world to better understand their soil. Our soils are an incredible resource – they have a remarkable ability to clean water and help mitigate climate change, they support biodiversity and are the reason we […]
