Asia Embraces Coal as the U.S. Rejects It
Asia Embraces Coal as the U.S. Rejects It Vietnam and other Asian countries are on a coal spree! Given the dynamics of energy use in the rapidly developing industrial sector there, it is no surprise that these nations have backpedaled on big promises made at international climate conferences to reduce emissions of carbon dioxide from fossil fuels. […]
The top 10% are the main beneficiaries of globalization, says study
The top 10% are the main beneficiaries of globalization, says study Collinearity of globalization indicators. Credit: The Journal of Economic Inequality (2023). DOI: 10.1007/s10888-023-09593-7 The income of many people around the world has considerably increased due to the economic globalization of the last 50 years. However, these income gains are unevenly distributed. A study by Dr. Valentin […]
‘Desperate’ rescues under way as Brazil floods kill 90, displace thousands
‘Desperate’ rescues under way as Brazil floods kill 90, displace thousands Thousands in Brazil’s southern Rio Grande do Sul state lack water and electricity as floodwaters inundate entire towns. Rescuers are rushing to evacuate people stranded by floodwaters across the southern Brazilian state of Rio Grande do Sul, where at least 90 people have been killed and […]
Medicine shortages in England ‘beyond critical’, pharmacists warn
Medicine shortages in England ‘beyond critical’, pharmacists warn Survey has revealed challenges faced by pharmacists and risk of harm to patients as key drugs are unavailable ‘We’re firefighting in the background’: the pharmacists coping with record drug shortages Drug shortages in England are now at such critical levels that patients are at risk of immediate harm and […]
UK farmers consider quitting after extreme wet weather and low profits
UK farmers consider quitting after extreme wet weather and low profits Farmers ‘on the brink’ after record rains, phasing out of EU subsidies and price volatility British farmers are considering walking away from their farms as the recent record run of wet weather has left the sector “on the brink”, rural bodies have warned. The Agriculture and […]
Three Russian grain regions declare emergency over cold weather, frost damage
Three Russian grain regions declare emergency over cold weather, frost damage MOSCOW, May 8 (Reuters) – Three of Russia’s key grain-growing areas declared a state of emergency on Wednesday, citing May frosts that have caused severe damage to crops and will reduce this year’s harvest. The central regions of Lipetsk, Voronezh and Tambov all imposed […]
Israel shuts down Al Jazeera operations in the country
Israel shuts down Al Jazeera operations in the country The ban comes at a time when Israel prepares to invade Rafah despite serious concerns of the disastrous humanitarian crisis such an invasion would create for the over a million Palestinians trapped there Al Jazeera studio in Doha, Qatar. Photo: Wikimedia commons Two days after the […]
The Proof of Censorship is…Censored
The Proof of Censorship is…Censored It’s not been a good week for the Censorship Industrial Complex. The machine has been built and put into action over nearly a decade but largely in secret. Its way of doing business has been via surreptitious contacts with media and tech companies, intelligence carve-outs in “fact-checking” organizations, payoffs, and […]
Biden Wants EVs so Badly That He Will Quadruple Tariffs on Them
Biden Wants EVs so Badly That He Will Quadruple Tariffs on Them Astute readers will immediately notice the title of this post makes no sense. It’s not supposed to. But it is exactly what President Biden is doing. Biden to Quadruple Tariffs on Chinese EVs Counter to the idea that quick EV adoption is needed […]
Russia Launches Surprise Offensive In Kharkiv, Aims To Extend Border 10km Deep Into Ukraine
Russia Launches Surprise Offensive In Kharkiv, Aims To Extend Border 10km Deep Into Ukraine Following several more cross-border attacks from Ukraine, including direct drone hits on Russian oil facilities over the past 48 hours, Russian forces have launched a surprise ground offensive which seeks to break through front lines in the northeastern Kharkiv border region […]
FDA Preparing for Possible Bird Flu Spread Among Humans: Commissioner
FDA Preparing for Possible Bird Flu Spread Among Humans: Commissioner The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is preparing for a scenario in which the highly pathogenic avian influenza starts spreading among humans, the agency’s commissioner said on May 8. “This virus, like all viruses, is mutating. We need to continue to prepare for the […]
Ukraine War “Spins Out of Control”: Putin Is “Letting It Get Too Late:” to Turn Aside from Nuclear Armageddon
Ukraine War “Spins Out of Control”: Putin Is “Letting It Get Too Late:” to Turn Aside from Nuclear Armageddon The Russian government including President Putin now publicly acknowledges that Western provocations are increasing in scope and seriousness and are spinning the Ukrainian conflict out of control. The Russian government has stated that the American F-16 […]
Visualizing The Copper Investment Opportunity In One Chart
Visualizing The Copper Investment Opportunity In One Chart Copper is essential for clean energy applications such as solar panels, wind turbines, and electric vehicles (EVs), as well as for expanding electrical grids. The surge in demand for the metal, driven by the growing adoption of these technologies, presents a unique investment opportunity for early investors […]
Meet The Company Helping Restart The Nuclear Revolution In The U.S.
Meet The Company Helping Restart The Nuclear Revolution In The U.S. A company called Holtec has become the voice for restarting the nuclear power revolution in the U.S. As it becomes clear that the nation’s needs for power are far underserved, and will certainly be in the future with the adoption of AI, one company, […]
I’m a British farmer. Here’s the scary truth about what’s happening to our crops
I’m a British farmer. Here’s the scary truth about what’s happening to our crops The climate crisis is making the farming business unsustainable – and without support for us, food security will suffer too Farming has always been a risky business. To the chaos of Brexit and the relentless squeezing of the supermarkets, we can […]
