COP26 revealed climate activists have a very long way to go, and not necessarily in the way they think.
Thursday, January 15, 2026
Why Everyone Should Support Cutting Methane Emissions
Why a US measure to reduce methane emissions, while a step forward, is still in “less than meets the eye” terrain.
The Many Stories of Diwali Share a Common Theme of Triumph of Justice
On the mythology and meaning of Diwali in different traditions.
Pandora’s Box: How Scottish and Irish Partnerships Are Used in International Crime
Techical fixes could do a great deal to curb nefarious use of Scottish limited partnerships, but the will to do much has been wanting.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/3/2021
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
British Medical Journal: “Researcher Blows the Whistle on Data Integrity Issues in Pfizer’s Vaccine Trial”
A new BMJ article raises serious questions about how Pfizer ran its Covid-19 clinical trial.
Democrats’ Freakout: McAuliffe Loses VA Governor Race by Nearly 3 Points; NJ Governor Result Too Close to Call
Voters are not eating cake, um, the Democrats’ dogfood.
Deere Union Members Reject Second Management Offer; Key Demands Include Greater Workplace Say
Deere union members at 12 of 14 factories put the screws on management by rejecting their latest offer.
2:00PM Water Cooler 11/2/2021
~ Today’s Water Cooler ~
Will Glasgow Fix Broken Climate Finance Promises?
A sad but not surprising tally of how the Glasgow summit fell way short on climate handwaves, um, commitments.
Big Banks in Emerging Economies Are Suffering Crippling Cyber Attacks
Risks are also on the rise in advanced economies, as the Reserve Bank of Australia recently warned.
866-662-3339: The “Equifax” Verification Fraud as Illustration of Pervasive Scamming in the US
How fraudsters at 866-662-3339 pretend to be affiliated with Equifax but scream otherwise with their conduct, plus how to mess with them.
‘Manchin Is a F**king Snake’: Progressives Urged to Keep Pushing for Both Bills
Jayapal is “letting the president” handle Manchin after he says he won’t budge on the reconciliation package.
