Why do people still respect politicians? Or even feel sorry for them even though they work against the public interest and are thoroughly corrupt? Chris Dillow provides some answers.
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Chris Dillow: Biased to the Powerful
Economics
Nick Ferris: What has happened to China’s global coal financing?
Following China’s pledge to end global coal financing there has been a collapse in overall energy financing but no surge in support for renewables. Read Here Photo credit: PughPugh
Corruption
ICIJ: Why has the European Commission not investigated Lux Leaks tax deals?
WHY has the EU Commission not investigated the Lux Leaks tax deals? Can Commission President Juncker & former PM of Luxembourg prove there’s no conflict of interest? Read here
Environment
ICCT: On-road diesel vehicles responsible for nearly half of the deaths from air pollution from vehicles
EU cities are especially affected by diesel cars. EU hegemon Germany is the EU hegemon will block meaningful laws to protect EU citizens. The profits of German car corporations are more important. Read here
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