Global Fossil Fuel Subsidies Skyrocket To $7 Trillion
The IMF made a comprehensive tally of fossil fuels subsidies. Both the level and the trajectory are sobering.
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Technotage on the Rise? More Efforts to Stymie Job-Threatening, Sometimes Hazardous “Innovations”
Ant-technology action, or technotage, seems to be increasing. Is this a trend or just coincidence?
Read more...Jonesing on Carbon
A reminder that the rich are grossly dispropirtionate carbon fuel users.
Read more...Ann Pettifor Explains Why Neoclassical Economists Are the Last People To Listen to on Climate Change
A well-warranted takedown of the irresponsible and destructive record of mainstream economists on climate change.
Read more...As Offshore Wind Ramps Up, Scientists Flag Potential Impacts
Offshore wind farms can create their own local climates and may alter currents. How does that affect marine ecosystems?
Read more...Even Plutocrats Can’t Escape the Coming Heat
There’s no refuge from material facts.
Read more...How German Foreign Minister’s Cancelled Trip Due to Plane Problems Is Symbolic of Country’s Decline
The fact FM Baerbock had to cancel trip and fly home commercial is a useful metaphor for Berlin’s recent rash of self-inflicted wounds.
Read more...Memes About Animal Resistance Are Everywhere — Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Laugh off Rebellious Orcas and Sea Otters Too Quickly
Are human and nonhuman animals’ struggles against oppression intertwined?
Read more...Investors Start Thinking About Underpricing of Climate Risk
Some investors are worried that climate risk means their holdings are overvalued. It would be nicer if they worried about the real world too.
Read more...A New Climate Frontier
A recap of James Hansen’s latest clmate report, which finds the rate of warming has accelerated.
Read more...NAM 2.0+G77 vs G7+NATO+OECD+WEF
Jomo warns US policies are creating war and depression, pushing developing nations to strengthen democratic institutions of global governance
Read more...Scientism as a Non-Solution to a Problem that Should Not Exist vs. Science as a Solution to a Problem that Must Be Fixed
KLG continues his investigation of scientism by looking at two canard-infested areas: plastic recycling and industial food production.
Read more...Energy Dept. Announces $1.2 Billion to Advance Controversial Climate Technology (“Direct Air Capture”)
“Direct air capture,” another fossil fuel scam.
Read more...Rise in Air Pollution Fuels Antibiotic Resistance, Study Suggests
Yet another reason to take air quality seriously.
Read more...Energy Destinies – Part 8: Pathways
Satyajit Das concludes his series on the future of energy by looking at curbing demand, aka radical conseration.
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