Author Archives: Conor Gallagher
How Much of the World Will the US Burn in the Transition to Multipolarity?
Beijing asked Washington numerous times to partner in the Belt and Road Initiative. Instead the US works against it.
Read more...From a Fledgling Genetic Science, A Murky Market for Prediction
The commercial push is raising tension between scientists seeking new genetic links, and entrepreneurs seeking profit.
Read more...Ethanol and Carbon Capture on the Great Plains
A mega project that would pipe carbon from five states and inject it underground in North Dakota relies on dubious technology, risks prolonging the ethanol boondoggle and could destroy lives and land.
Read more...Links 10/16/2023
How Widespread Is Price-Fixing in the US Economy?
DOJ finally goes after Agri Stats, a company notorious for helping the meat industry gouge producers, stores and consumers. Will the move serve as a warning for other industries?
Read more...Wildfire Smoke Leaves Harmful Gases in Floors and Walls − Air Purifiers Aren’t Enough, New Study Shows, but You Can Clean It Up
An easy, cheap and effective way to improve indoor air quality following wildfires.
Read more...Links 10/15/2023
Europe’s Anti-Immigrant Governments Learn to Love Immigration
European “nationalist” governments embrace EU-prescribed austerity and pursue exploitable immigrant labor for their overlords despite running on anti-immigrant platforms.
Read more...EPA Fast-Tracking of Gene-Altering Pesticide Sparks Concerns
“A vast, open-air genetic experiment.” What could go wrong?
Read more...The Increasing Financialization of Germany
The FIRE sector capitalizes on Germany’s industrial decline as government diverts money from social programs to military.
Read more...Links 10/2/2023
Armenia’s Bleak Future Thanks to US Neocons
US actions will only push other regional actors closer together, isolate Armenia, and likely lead to further territory losses for Yerevan. But at least the neocons scored a temporary PR victory.
Read more...City Caught Flat-Footed on Flood as Deluge Dredges Up Past Lessons
New York City parents, public officials and climate advocates all say the mayor and his team were ill-prepared for the effects of a storm that was on the radar days before.
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