Sunday, September 14, 2025
Peat Bogs: Restoring Them Could Slow Climate Change – and Revive a Forgotten World
Past destruction of Britain’s peat bogs released massive amounts of carbon; restoring them could allow them to sequester carbon once again.
Cash in the Time of Covid: Down But Not Out
Physical cash should still have an important — albeit diminished — role to play in the economy of the future.
Why New Covid “Super Strain” is a Game-Changer
Expert warns that without more robust abatement measures and testing, Covid could rage until mid-2022.
2:00PM Water Cooler 1/11/2021
~ Among other things, the Capitol seizure ~
Restoring Comments
The purpose of this site is to promote critical thinking. Moderation policy will support this more forcefully.
‘Transparency’ and the New EPA Pollution Rule: Ripe for CRA Overturn by the New Congress
The EPA enacted a contested rule on data disclosure and rulemaking. The new Congress willl likely invoke CRA procedures and overturn it.
Edward Lazear: Personnel, Policy, and Productivity
Eulogy for Edward Lazear, a “consummate economist.”
New York City Proposes Bill to Regulate Algorithms Used in Hiring
New York City Council proposes bill to regulate the use of hiring algorithms. Familiar issues arise that bedevil similar attempts at effective regulation.
Pikas Are Adapting to Climate Change Remarkably Well, Contrary to Many Predictions
Pikas may be resilient to cope with climate change than has previously been thought. Other environmental factorsalso diminish populations.
Cuomo Embraces New Sin Taxes to Replace Some COVID-19 Fiscal Shortfalls; Full Legalization of On-Line Betting and Adult Cannabis Use to Feature in 2021 State of the State Proposals
Governor Andrew Cuomo proposes allowing on-line betting and full cannabis legalization, two measures that would increase NY tax revenues.
As the Vulnerable Wait, Some Political Leaders’ Spouses Get Covid Vaccines
KHN continues its coverage of the vaccine distribution shambles, with political spouses allowed to get jabbed before those at higher risk.
