Category Archives: Environment

China Could Start A New Solar Price War

Why cheaper solar panels out of China might not be an unalloyed blessing.

Tim Cook and Apple Bet the Farm on China, But Then Coronavirus Hit

WSJ examines the consequences of the decision by Apple to become so dependent on China – what looks to be a catastrophic mistake in the age of coronavirus.

Why Our Food Systems Need a Radical Overhaul

Despite ravaging the Earth for industrial agriculture, we can’t provide nourishing food globally. That has to change.

2020’s Plague of Locusts: Updates on Africa and Pakistan (and China)

The plague of locusts in Africa (and Pakistan) is getting worse, and threatens millions with starvation. Solutions are pesticides, biopesticides (but, sadly, not ducks). China’s role is interesting.

Plastic Watch: Sack the Sachet, Campaign to Ban More Low-Hanging Fruit in UK and EU; NY Plastic Bag Ban Begins 1 March

A Plastic Planet seeks to include sachets in UK and EU single-use plastic bans; meanwhile, NY plastic shopping bag ban begins 1 March.

Alaska’s Marine Ecosystem Is Changing ‘Decades Too Early’ Due to Climate Crisis

More sad news for wildlife in Alaska.

How To Roast the Planet with Good Intentions: The Climate Equity Act

A new bill illustrates how not to tackle climate change.

The Potential Climate Consequences of China’s Belt and Roads Initiative

The anticipated heavy use of coal in building out China’s Belt and Road effort is a climate change train wreck.

Plastic Watch: Congress Considers Bill to Impose Extended Producer Responsibility, AKA ‘You Break It, You Buy It’

The Break Free from Plastic Pollution Act would impose extended producer responsibility.

On February 6 Antarctica Was Warmer Than Orlando, But Mainstream Democrats Fiddle as the Planet Burns

Democrats ex Sanders are punting on climate change.

A Plague of Locusts, Failed States, and Climate Change

How locusts swarm, create food insecurity, and how climate change means more swarms, absent state intervention.