Climate: To save the climate do not eat any meat
It is the weekly academic junk science study calling for a de facto ban on eating meat (and the corollary ban on having pet dogs and cats).
Demographics: Another way of looking at the long term, low fertility rates
In Japan, there are 51 people age 65 or older for every 100 working age persons in the country. See any problems with this?
Economy: 2% Global wealth tax proposed for those with $100+M in assets
There is no global wealth tax authority – so this requires all governments to enact a global wealth tax. Also, due to dramatic differences in currency values/costs between countries, the…
Economy: Home price affordability since the 1970s
Home affordability since about 1970. Surprisingly, affordability was worse in the 1970s and early 1980s.
Climate: I’m so old, I remember when Death Valley was going to break global records this week
Media breathlessly reported that Death Valley would surpass its 130 deg F (or may be 134 deg F) record. The actual max temp was 127 deg F.
Environment: When “Repair, reuse, recycle” is worse for the environment
Repair, reuse, recycle is supposed to be good for the environment. Except when it isn't - like this example which turns into an environmental disaster.
Climate, Vegetarianism: Changing meat consumption can be worse for animals
Reducing meat consumption, or switching from beef or lamb to chicken, can, surprisingly, result in much worse animal welfare.
Climate: Interesting background on Death Valley “hottest temperatures”
Why a "hottest temperature" reading is difficult to determine and verify. Interesting subject.
Climate: Everyone in Europe has died due to 40 C/104 F temperatures
Media is continuing to run out of superlative adjectives. This is truly an emergency situation.