Currencies Falling And The Ruble Too

For those in the US it can seem like currencies are stable. The dollar doesn’t move much, right? That’s because Continue reading →

Natural Versus Human Assaults On GDP

GDP has its critics, but it is a common and understandable metric. It can even bridge the worlds of finance Continue reading →

Good Food Going To Waste

We have to find a way to feed the people. We actually grow more than is necessary, and yet hunger Continue reading →

Tires And Trash Become Treasures

It turns out that those landfills and tire dumps that were pollution intense and ugly to see also can be Continue reading →

Russia’s Rouble Proves Currency Frailty

Too big to fail is a term applied to countries as well as banks and other corporations. The 40% drop Continue reading →

Mushrooms Save The World

Mushrooms aren’t plants or animals. We didn’t know that until recently. Scientifically overlooked for centuries, they are now being investigated Continue reading →

Desert Oasis Farms – No Aquifer Required

Deserts close to oceans are one of Nature’s ironic juxtapositions. An innovation in greenhouse design allows salt water to be Continue reading →

2013 Wealth Equals The Mid-60s

In 50 years, middle class wealth has come back down. The median net worth of the American middle class in Continue reading →