The Coming Ukraine Collapse and the “Rebuilding” Headfake
The hyping of Ukraine rebuilding is at least as delusional as the earlier war talk.
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China Schizophrenia: Jake Sullivan Makes Demands, Press Fulminates Its Ambitions as While Overhyping Current Economic Wobbles
The West’s discomfort over China’s influence and economic stature is sometimes a bit too obvious.
Read more...Wolf Richter: Full Commercialization of Robotaxis Arrives in San Francisco
After sinking billions of dollars into robotaxis, these companies are under pressure to show significant revenues.
Read more...Why the GOP Is Trying to Take Credit for Union Workers’ Infrastructure Victory
The feckless Dems get no respect, even on the rare occasions when they do the right thing, as with a recent infrastructure bill.
Read more...Energy Destinies – Part 6 Energy Policy And Emissions – Hot and Hotter
Based on the current state of science, technology, policy development and implementation, the probability of meeting emissions targets is doubtful. This means that global temperature rises will, in all probability, exceed the recommended levels, most likely substantially and earlier than projected. The consequent changes in planetary geo-physics and meteorology will be substantial.
Read more...Empty Office Spaces Can Be Converted to Residential Buildings – But It Won’t Be Affordable
What if we convert redundant office space to affordable living space or public housing and quit with the return-to-office pressure?
Read more...Energy Destinies – Part 5 Energy Transition – Mystery Destination
An energy transition refers to a major structural shift in energy systems. There have been several such historical transitions – bio-fuels, such as wood, to water and wind energies and then to fossil fuels. In its current usage, it is used to describe the attempt to replace fossil-based systems of energy production and consumption with renewable energy sources.
Read more...Turkiye Refuses to Back Down on Sweden Accession Ahead of NATO Summit
Will the West give Erdogan what he wants?
Read more...Rising Sea Levels Will Isolate People Long Before They’re Underwater
One of the near term impacts of higher sea levels willl be balkanization of low-lying coastal areas.
Read more...The China Debt Trap Lie that Won’t Die
US officials and Western media make things up as China weakens the stranglehold Western bondholders and international financial institutions have on poorer countries.
Read more...Energy Destinies – Part 2: Renewable Energy – Character Shortcomings
Satyajit Das provides another deep dive into the realities of the so-called energy transition.
Read more...A Majority Of Americans Are Against Banning Gas Stoves
Even Americans who don’t have gas stoves oppose a ban.
Read more...What’s Behind the US-Driven Reforms Coming to the World Bank?
Former Mastercard CEO Ajay Banga takes over as World Bank president as the organization is embarking on a series of reforms requested by Washington.
Read more...The EU Looks to “Jungle” Sacrifice Zones to Help It Out of Energy Crisis
Low wages and dirty energy make the Balkans and North Africa attractive options for the EU to keep the “garden” green and profitable.
Read more...Is Russia’s Least Bad Option Now the Maximalist Stance of Taking Control of Western Ukraine?
Is Russia moving towards the perceived necessity of subduing western Ukraine? And how might that work?
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