Wednesday, December 17, 2025

Yellowstone is Losing its Snow as the Climate Warms, and That Means Widespread Problems for Water and Wildlife

A new assessment of climate change in Yellowstone and Grand Teton and surrounding forests and ranchland warns of the potential for significant changes as the region continues to heat up.

Links 6/26/2021

Blackout Risk And Electricity Prices Are Spiking In California

California energy tsuris are set to get worse.

Musical Interlude (“On the Path of Decent Groove”): Country

A country music sampler for a weekend break from your routine.

Hamid Dabashi: U.S. Sanctions Strengthen Iranian Theocracy

Aggressive and hypocritical sanctions by the U.S. bolster the Iranian theocracy whose only mission is defense of their own power and state.

2:00PM Water Cooler 6/25/2021

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The Climate Emergency Calls for a New Approach to Mental Health

Disasters and disruptions brought on by climate change could produce collective mental health traumas at scales never before seen.

Links 6/25/2021

In Praise of the Hospital for Special Surgery

As strange as it may sound, I had a good time at the Hospital for Special Surgery.

Australian Funds Take Aim at Private Equity by Moving to Do Deals in House

More challenges to private equity firms, now from super sized Australian “super” funds who are bringing PE in house.

James Galbraith: China and Supply Chains – The White House Review’s Focus on US Dependence

Despite brave talk about restoring manufacturing in America, extended supply chains and the position of China are insurmountable impediments.

2:00PM Water Cooler 6/24/2021

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Can The Fate Of Dolphins and Louisiana’s Fishing Industry Stop A $50 Billion Mississippi River Diversion Plan?

Questions about Louisiana’s plans to reroute the mighty Mississppi to save its eroding coast rattle the agency spearheading them

Links 6/24/2021

Will Tether Bring All The Cryptocurrencies Way Down?

The more you look at the cryptocurrency Tether, the less there is to like.