Author Archives: Yves Smith

New Report Calls Out Chemical Recycling as a ‘False Solution’ to the Plastics Crisis

ust 11 facilities are currently operational in the U.S. and they process a tiny fraction of the nation’s plastic waste, the report finds.

Iraq Moves Further Out of U.S.’s Influence With New Russia and China Deals

On Iraq’s preferential deal with China for oil output and projects.

The Dirty Secret Behind the Hydrogen Hype

Despite promises of opportunity and jobs, communities slated for hydrogen projects oppose these handouts for the fossil fuel industry

Links 10/31/2023

United Auto Workers Union Hails Strike-Ending Deals with Automakers That Would Raise Top Assembly-Plant Hourly Pay to More Than $40 as ‘Record Contracts’

UAW strike wins across the auto industry show that disciplined labor action works.

Please Write Your Representatives to Oppose Israel’s Slaughter in Gaza and US Escalation in the Middle East

If you oppose the Israel campaign against Gaza and US support of a wider war, please voice your opposition as a matter of conscience.

U.S. Eyes Tighter Sanctions On Iran’s Oil And Gas Exports

The US again plans to deploy its favorite weapon, sanctions, againt Iran. But will the US get the cooperation it expects?

Links 10/28/2023

Here’s Why Russia Didn’t Deter or Respond to the US’ Latest Bombing of Syria

Russia is playing its cards carefully in the Middle East, as the example of the latest US bombing in Syria illustrates.

Smaller Employers Weigh a Big-Company Fix for Scarce Primary Care: Their Own Clinics

Some employers in primary care deserts are entering the healh care business, indirectly revealing the level of institutionalized profiteering

Links 10/27/2023

The Gods Are Going Against the Chosen People — Mammon Against Israel, Mars Against the Pentagon

Why Israel can’t handle a long war economically, and is prettyu sure to get one.

Ukraine’s Desperate Search for War Funding Hits Local Budgets

Ukraine’s local authorities are undes serious budget stress despite government assurances of support