Lake Poopo Is Gone

A mix of climate change, mining, and agriculture have eliminated Bolivia’s second largest lake. At times, the lake was twice Continue reading →

Oil Price Collapse

The collapse in oil prices from $110 a barrel down to $30 a barrel took many people by surprise, has Continue reading →

Real Estate Money Laundering

The real estate booms happening in cities like London, New York, and places like Silicon Valley are impressive, but they Continue reading →

Record Record Global Warming

We’re setting record records. 2015 was the warmest year on record, and by a large amount. A synopsis of the Continue reading →

Overfishing Underpredicted

Fishing feeds billions, and as urbanization, pollution, and climate shifts impact farms on land more people rely on food from Continue reading →

Wealth Inequality Intensifies

Number of people whose wealth = that of poorest 1/2 world population: 2010 =388 11 =177 12 =159 13 =92 Continue reading →

Americans Prefer Economic Equality

A survey of Americans confirms that, regardless of political preference, they prefer income and wealth distribution that is close to Continue reading →

Impermanent Permafrost

The permafrost is melting. So much for the perma- part. The Arctic is warming faster than the planet. In addition Continue reading →