- Read: Portland is suing “enablers” like McKinsey that help firms who are driving climate change. I think that’s a good idea, and it’s discussed in this column, which also has an excellent short history of media companies getting bamboozled by oil lobbyists.
- Listen (related) to this discussion of climate deniers’ abuse of the “scientific method” (e.g., “more study required).
- Listen to a shepherd explain how there’s more to life than just money, i.e., community, balance, and so on.
- “We find that extreme heat is positively associated with farmer suicide“
- Read a Black academic’s thoughts on the negative consequences of affirmative action. I agree with him as I’ve seen some really poor decisions made in the name of “diversity” that backfired in multiple ways. As far as admissions to universities are concerned, I think legacy/donor favoritism should be dropped. In terms of early school achievement, etc.? I’d go for baby bonds, free school meals, school choice (vouchers), and [takes a deep breath] more autonomy for teachers to deliver.
- I’m shocked, shocked to read that Dutch consumers lowered their natural gas consumption by 21% due to higher prices. More carbon taxes please!
- Listen: Why is the US so good at killing pedestrians?
H/T to PB