Author Archives: Yves Smith

Links 4/9/2022

Drop in Life Expectancy ‘Speaks Volumes’ About How US Handled Covid: Expert

‘The US expects to be taken seriously in the world when our one million Covid death and falling health indicators say otherwise.

China’s Overseas Lending and the War in Ukraine

Why lending to emerging economies may be collateral damage of the war in Ukraine.

How QR Codes Work and What Makes Them Dangerous – A Computer Scientist Explains

Some words of caution about QR codes.

IPCC Adaptation Report: It’s Later Than You Think

“It’s now or never, if we want to limit global warming to 1.5C,” IPCC Working Group III co-chair Jim Skea announced.

Is Today’s Energy Shortage Worse Than The 1970s Oil Crisis?

The energy outlook, particularly for Europe, is not very cheery.

A Sobering View of High Fuel Prices, Green Energy, and Biden’s Plans to Help Europ

An assessment of current economic conditions, including rising prices, how long the pain might last, and possible paths forward.

Michael Hudson: The Dollar Devours the Euro

Michael Hudson argues that the euro and European economic independence are intended US targets for the war in Ukraine.

Pennsylvania Public Pension Fund Trustee Katie Muth Has to Sue to Find Out What Fund Is Investing In

Proving how deep intransigence runs among public pension fund staff, PennPSERS trustee Katie Muth is suing to find out what the fund owns.

Never-Ending Costs: When Resolved Medical Bills Keep Popping Up

Yet another way hapless citizens get hit with unwarranted and abusive medical bills.

Global Supply Chain Risk and Resilience

Are experts whistling in the dark about the coming odds of fundamental restructuring of many supply chains?

Links 4/6/2022

ExxonMobil Announces $10 Billion Oil Investment the Same Day IPCC Signals End for Fossil Fuels

uelle surprise! Big oil is not giving up.

The French Election Is All About Imperialism. Here’s Why

How media oligarchs have been moving French voters, and with them, mainstream parties, to the right.