Environment: Corruption is good for the environment, says study
Corruption can increase environmental efficiency and improve economy in developing countries, study argues (phys.org). It's Science.
Climate: What Experts Say We Must Do
Have collected together the proposals of what we are to do about climate change. Banning all dogs and cats will be broadly supported. Not.
Demographics: From 2012-19, 19+ California hospitals closed labor and delivery services
Dozens of labor and delivery services have closed in California as the birth rate has been cut in half over past 30 years.
Climate: Luxury private jet service available for climate conference attendees
The only way to attend a climate conference is to travel in luxury on a private jet. Every time.
Autos: NTSB proposes speed controls built into cars
NTSB proposes measures to inform drivers of speeding, or even to prevent vehicles from speeding.
Climate: A Thanksgiving family visit is shameful
Per Time Magazine, traveling even a few miles for a Thanksgiving family get together will leave a massive carbon footprint. Shame on you!
Environment, health: Air pollution kills up to 7 million people
Nearly half of estimated air pollution deaths are due to indoor wood and charcoal cooking fires and stoves.
Finance: 1 in 4 Americans have debts from last year’s holiday shopping
1 in 4 Americans are paying off debt from last year's holiday spending; 1 in 5 have applied for another credit card so they can spend more this year.