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## Global Ponzi meltdown/House of Cards/global cooling/deflationary collapse ##
World Bank trims 2020 growth forecast amid slow recovery for trade, investment
Was Marx Right about Capitalism Destroying Itself from Within?
Was Marx Right about Capitalism Destroying Itself from Within?
Keep in mind, however, that capitalism and socialism are actually two flavors of industrialism, which is itself unsustainable. -- RF
The Fed Can't Reverse the Decline of Financialization and Globalization
The global economy and financial system are both running on the last toxic fumes of financialization and globalization.
The global economy and financial system are both running on the last toxic fumes of financialization and globalization.
## Cut, baby, cut! ##
Macy’s is closing nearly 30 stores—here’s a map of where they are
Macy’s is closing nearly 30 stores—here’s a map of where they are
## Airline death spiral ##
U.S. FAA bans airlines from flying over Iraq, Iran after missile attack on U.S. troops
Increasing conflict will be another nail in the airlines' coffin. -- RF
## Fault lines/flashpoints/powder kegs/military/war drums ##
The Middle East Oil Conflict That Could Be Bigger Than The Iran Crisis
It would be an expansion of Operation Oil Grab. NATO knows that its economies and military forces must have the oil. -- RF
• Iran/Iraq
Hardly any country can afford a war. -- RF
## Global unrest/mob rule/angry people/torches and pitchforks ##
'We Need Everyone in the Streets': More Than 180 Events Planned Across US to Protest Trump's March to War With Iran
In What May be the Largest Strike in World History, Millions in India Protest PM Modi’s Policies
## Energy/resources ##
Solar energy can have huge environmental impacts in the wrong locations
In What May be the Largest Strike in World History, Millions in India Protest PM Modi’s Policies
## Energy/resources ##
Solar energy can have huge environmental impacts in the wrong locations
Because the energy sources for renewables are dilute, we need to devote a much larger land area to renewables than to fossil fuels (this is known as energy sprawl). This difference between fossil fuels and renewables is surprisingly large. Interested people could start by reading Smil's Power Density. -- RF
## Environment/health ##
Australia’s intense bushfires are creating their own dangerous weather systems, experts say
Without sea ice, Arctic permafrost more likely to thaw
2019 was the second warmest year ever, Copernicus survey says
Australia's Wildfires Have Killed Over 1 Billion Animals, Expert Now Estimates
Urgent new ‘roadmap to recovery’ could reverse insect apocalypse
Phasing out synthetic pesticides and fertilisers and aggressive emission reductions among series of solutions outlined by scientists
Urgent new ‘roadmap to recovery’ could reverse insect apocalypse
Phasing out synthetic pesticides and fertilisers and aggressive emission reductions among series of solutions outlined by scientists
## Intelligence/security/
Lawrence Wilkerson on Trump’s Iran aggression: same neocon lies, new target (video)
As millions of Iranians mourn the US murder of Qassem Soleimani, ex-Bush administration official Col. Lawrence Wilkerson discuses the parallels between Bush’s war on Iraq and Trump’s campaign against Iran; the history of US shunning diplomacy with Tehran; and how an addiction to war drives US foreign policy.
Prepare For the Worst From Iran Cyber Attacks, As DHS Issues Warning: Experts
Experts warn that Iran almost certainly now has the cyber tools to inflict physical damage on US critical infrastructure.
Experts warn that Iran almost certainly now has the cyber tools to inflict physical damage on US critical infrastructure.
Why a Shadowy Tech Firm With Ties to Israeli Intelligence Is Running Doomsday Election Simulations
A shadowy tech firm with deep ties to Israeli intelligence and newly inked contracts to protect Pentagon computers is partnering with Lockheed Martin to gain unprecedented access to the heart of America’s democracy.
A shadowy tech firm with deep ties to Israeli intelligence and newly inked contracts to protect Pentagon computers is partnering with Lockheed Martin to gain unprecedented access to the heart of America’s democracy.
This might be the final episode of Juan Guaidó’s surreal Venezuela regime-change reality show
The farcical scene of Juan Guaido attempting to break into Venezuela’s National Assembly as its members voted him out was just the latest chapter in an absurdly bungled coup attempt, and brings Trump’s policy to a dead end.
The farcical scene of Juan Guaido attempting to break into Venezuela’s National Assembly as its members voted him out was just the latest chapter in an absurdly bungled coup attempt, and brings Trump’s policy to a dead end.
## Propaganda/censorship/fake news/alternative facts ##
Debunked Australian Bushfire Conspiracy Theories Were Pushed by Alex Jones, Murdoch Media
## Japan ##
I tried ‘Kakeibo’: The Japanese art of saving money—and it completely changed how I spend my money
China suspends ethanol mandate, likely reducing need for US biofuel imports under trade war deal
New programme was suspended after a sharp drop in national corn stocks and limited production capacity for the biofuel
## UK ##
'Shot across the bow': U.S. steps up pressure on UK ahead of Huawei decision
New programme was suspended after a sharp drop in national corn stocks and limited production capacity for the biofuel
Ethanol is worthless. This is a smart move. -- RF
## UK ##
'Shot across the bow': U.S. steps up pressure on UK ahead of Huawei decision
## US ##
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