Category Archives: Doomsday scenarios

Record High Diesel Prices Will Ripple Across The Economy

The diesel crunch is getting more acute. What could happen next?

What You Need To Know about Solomon Islands

The Solomon Islands story of great power competition in the South Pacific is part of a much older one of colonial conceit and neglect.

Treasury Implements Bottom of the Barrel New Russia Sanctions on Sunday May 8; How Broad a Nexus for Russia Retaliatory Sanctions Later This Week?

More sanctions sparring, with the latest US move looking petty and lame.

Did UN Secretary-General Guterres Commit A War Crime At Azovstal?

A key scene from the protracted Azovstal steel factory drama.

What You Need To Know About Carbon Dioxide Removal

Meeting the Paris Climate targets requires removing billions of tons of carbon dioxide annually through natural and technological methods.

Putin Signs Executive Order to Begin “Special Economic Measures” aka Sanctions

Russia will soon launch economic sanctions, as directed in a Putin executive order.

Michael Hudson Talks with Katie Halper and Aaron Maté About the Broader Ramifications of the US/NATO Conflict with Russia

Michael Hudson expliains how the US hopes to benefit from its proxy war with Russia.

Out of Africa: Rich Continent, Poor People

A new book documents the scale and mechanism of the looting of Africa.

Indian Heatwave May Exacerbate World Wheat Crisis

India’s extreme heatwave has arrived at a particularly delicate time for its current wheat crop and is expected to reduce yields.

The Coming EU Embargo of Russian Oil, Russia’s Economic Challenges, and the Question of Operational Capacity

The EU is planning to punch Russia hard with yet another embargo, this of its oil. But will this wind up being more rope a dope?

California Attorney General Rob Bonta Launches Investigation into Role Played by Fossil Fuel and Petrochemicals Companies in Causing Global Plastics Pollution Crisis

California AG Rob Bonta launches investigation into the plastics industry’s half-century campaign to promote recycling myths.

Ilargi: Ukraine Warheads

A prescient piece on the trajectory of Ukraine-Russia tensions.

Gas Flares: Europe Has a Hissy, Flails About as Russia Imposes Gas Payment Countersanctions and Economies Already Feel Blowback Bite

Russia implements its gas for roubles scheme as promised, cutting off supplies to non-adherents. Howling ensues.

Apple Announces Unimpressive Self Service Repair Program for Some iPhone Models

After a long wait, Apple finally announced a self service repair program. New right to repair laws are still necessary.

‘Unprecedented’ Water Restrictions Ordered in Drought-Ravaged California

Severe drought in California has forced water officials to impose restrictions on outdoor watering in three southern California counties.