What it says on the tin, or rather the platinum.
Saturday, January 17, 2026
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/15/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler: Open Thread ~
The Unsung Heroes of the “Children Lost in the Amazon” Story: Amazonia’s Gardeners
What did the lost children eat during their 40 days? And who planted it?
In Court Testimony, Climate Scientists Rebuke Montana for Support of Fossil Fuels
The landmark trial marks the first time in US history that kids are testifying in court about the effects of climate change on their wellbeing.
Powell on the New Hawkishness in the Dot Plot and on Inflation: “We See that it Tells Us that We Need to Do More”
The Fed’s Powell: Core inflation “has not really moved down. It has not reacted much to our rate hikes. We’re going to have to keep at it.”
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/14/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Annual Numbers of Excess Deaths in the US Relative to Other Developed Countries Are Growing at an Alarming Rate
America continues to be exceptional, here in our level of excess deaths.
Energy Destinies – Part 1: Power Needs and Sources – Balancing Barrels
Satyajit Das provides a series on the energy transition, starting with the historical role of energy and supply and demand patterns.
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.
“Properly Measured Inflation Is No Longer a Significant Issue . . .”
The data say many meaures of inflation have moderated and energy prices are down. Readers?
2:00PM Water Cooler 6/13/2023
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
As Wildfire Smoke Clears, Scientists Warn Air Quality Impacts Aren’t Over
As bad air becomes a new normal, advanced economies grapple with impact of sooty wildfire smoke on top of existing pollutants.
