Demographics: UN says countries must prepare for aging populations
All countries need new social and economic policies to prepare for the reality of an aging world now, the United Nations said in a new report on Thursday. Source: UN…
Economy: Inflation is a wealth tax on everyone
Here’s the inflation breakdown for December 2022 — in one chart (cnbc.com) Sen. Warren does not understand we already have a wealth tax – it’s called “Inflation” and then at…
Environment: Do sandbags work to provide protection?
California has seen heavy rains, leading to flooding. Many cities have offered 10 to 20 sand bags per home. Does this work? Source: Sandbags to Protect Your Home From Flooding…
Demographics: “Are demographics destiny?”
For many reasons, but especially due to the decrease in the fertility rate, we will see much more immigration in the 21st century, unlike what we have seen before. Over…
Demographics: Interesting age trends
This shows why the world’s population is eventually shrinking:
They should wear a mask: “COVID-19 is more widespread in animals than we thought”
From lions and tigers to big hairy armadillos, a growing number of animals have been infected with the coronavirus. Here’s what we’ve learned. Source: COVID-19 is more widespread in animals…
Economy: Tech salaries versus home prices in SF Bay area
According to Comprehensive.io, a website that monitors the posted salary ranges of tech companies, tech companies with positions available in California are currently paying software engineers between $135,000 and $202,000…
Demographics: Visualizing the Changing World Population, by Country
These charts highlight the changing world population between 2022 and 2050, showing which countries are growing—and shrinking—the fastest. Source: Visualizing the Changing World Population, by Country
Business: Odd way to fund raise via trickery
I am starting posts on business practices, both good and bad. Here is an example of dishonest business practices. I was once a member and donator to The Nature Conservancy;…
Demographics: France proposing to raise retirement age
A new pension reform proposal was presented Tuesday that included plans to raise France’s retirement age — which is expected to face some significant backlash in the country. Source: France’s…