Italy voted last Sunday in a way that should deeply frighten all those who still feel a touch of responsibility for Europe in them. But nothing of the sort can be observed in German politics or the public. One merely sees one’s own prejudices confirmed and reflexively admonishes Italian politics to finally turn to the path of virtue that Germany has long been charting. The fact that this election in Italy was preceded by a long process of disappointment and frustration about the behaviour of the most important European neighbours is simply ignored.
Climate Crisis
DeSmog UK: Cheap Wind and Solar Should Prompt ‘Rethink’ on Role of CCS
Oil and gas companies should be asking themselves whether they are investing in “the right kind of CCS”, its lead author said. Read here A carbon capture and storage facility launched by Canadian electric utility […]
Aviation
Government Europa: Helsinki Airport expansion supported by European Investment Bank
If the European Investment Bank is Europe’s ‘climate bank’ why is it financing expansion of Helsinki Airport, increasing the airport’s annual capacity to around 30 million passengers? Read here
Economics
Simon Wren-Lewis: Should we worry about temporarily raising government debt?
This is truly an historical article. Simon Wren-Lewis has written a blog without mentioning Brexit – and its a good one. Read here
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