How neoliberalism is contributing to the collective sour mood.
Saturday, August 2, 2025
How “Big Ag” Pollutes America’s Water, and Makes Money Doing It
How habitual and unnecessary nitrogen overdosing in American farms is making water pollution even worse than it “need” be.
Germany Down the Rabbit Hole
Economics minister is again pressuring India on Russia while foreign minister Baerbock brags children can count on her to promote peace through war.
Effects of “Unprecedented” Marine Heat Waves May Be Irreversible
The marine heat wave could lead to a redistribution of ocean species that may then also destabilize additional ecosystems.
The Looming War Against China: Economic Logic Has Been Replaced by National Security Overrides
Michael Hudson provides a deep dive on the US’ and now its Western allies’ obsessive campaign against China.
The Big Problem With Small Nuclear Reactors
Diminutive nculear reactors are likely to be just as prone to delays and cost overruns as their behemoth predecessors.
2:00PM Water Cooler 7/21/2023
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When Greenland Was Green: Ancient Soil From Beneath a Mile of Ice Offers Warnings for the Future
Scientists unlock findings about the past and the future using frozen soil extracted during the Cold War from beneath a nearly mile-thick section of the Greenland ice sheet.
Latin America Again Refuses to Fall In Line With the Collective West on Ukraine, This Time from Brussels
Another attempt by the Collective West to isolate Russia from the rest of the world — or the “Jungle,” as the EU’s chief “diplomat” Josep Borrell calls it — fails spectacularly.
“Bidenomics” Has No Answer for Eviction Crisis – Or Much Else
Most recent announcement has rental platforms promising to increase transparency of how much you’re being gouged but do nothing to lower costs.
Revealed: Media Blitz Against Heat Pumps Funded by Gas Lobby Group
Gas-linked companies’ attack on electric heating confuses consumers and leaves UK trailing behind Europe.
If MRSA Is Airborne, then CDC Guidance on “Enhanced Barrier Precautions” in Nursing Homes Is Wrong (and Lethal)
More massive resistance to airborne transmission from CDC and the Infection Control community.
