Author Archives: Yves Smith

Monsanto’s ‘Cancer Index’, an Alleged Conspiracy, and New PCB-Related Complaints

Monsanto is targeted for cancer liability via an alleged collusion with GE over indemnification for PCBs, including the use of a cancer index

Older Americans Say They Feel Trapped in Medicare Advantage Plans

More on why you should not get a Medicare Advantage plan if at all possible.

Israel Seen as Even More Likely to Launch War with Lebanon as Fate of ICJ Suit Uncertain Due to China and Russia Doubts

As feared, Israel looks determined to go to war against Lebanon as the vote-count on the ICJ genocide case may favor Israel.

Links 1/6/2024

Unhappy New Year: How Austerity is Making a Comeback in Berlin and Brussels

How EU states are still trapped in their self-devised austerity hairshirt.

Israel Shifts to Targeted Escalation, With Justification for Entry into Lebanon One Likely Aim

Pressure is still growing in and around Israel, with an Israel full bore attack on Lebanon looking all too likely.

Permafrost, Methane and Climate Change

Yet another climate change accelerant not getting remotely the attention warranted: permafrost melt.

Russian Asset Seizure Scheming: EU and Euro as US War Proxies Would Take Most Risk; USD Assets Only $4.6 Billion

Addressing wide-of-the-mark commentary on the latest too-clever Western idea. of stealing the $300 billion in Russian central bank assets.

Beijing’s Bid For Influence in the Global South

Even a US propaganda organ is having to take notice of how China is taking advantage of US policy failures, particularly in the Global South.

Advances in Mind-Decoding Technologies Raise Hopes (and Worries)

If you are worried about spying on your devices, consider that mind-reading technology is already showing meaningful results.

We Deserve Medicare for All, But What We Get Is Medicare for Wall Street

An overview of health care, particularly Medicare, rentierism, with private equity playing a starring role.

Links 1/3/2024

Science on Trial, Part 2: An Immodest Proposal

In a variant of “follow the money,” some recommendations of how to lead with money, as in reform science research by reforming funding.