The hottest three-week period ever was registered this month, together with a string of hottest days, while ocean temperatures are at their highest-ever recorded levels for this time of year. The era of global warming has ended, and the era of global boiling has arrived, UN Secretary-General António Guterres said after scientists confirmed July was on track to be the world’s hottest month on record
Economics
Bill Mitchell – British labour market – rise in self-employment driving growth
“The proportion of self-employed who are working part-time has risen from 17.6 per cent in the June-quarter 1992 to 30.1 per cent in the November-quarter 2018.” This is something that could well be relevant for […]
Climate Crisis
DeSmog UK: Wood Pellets Have Devastating Impact On Baltic Forests, Report Shows
EU power companies “insatiable” demand for wood is harming Baltic forests, campaigners have claimed following the publication of a damning report. Read here
EU politics
Thomas Piketty: Wealth tax in America
Thomas Piketty calls for an annual wealth tax, in addition to a progressive income tax and inehritance tax. Not only in the USA, but in Europe as well. Read here
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