The plague of locusts in Africa (and Pakistan) is getting worse, and threatens millions with starvation. Solutions are pesticides, biopesticides (but, sadly, not ducks). China’s role is interesting.
Read more...How coronavirus is causing some US businesses headaches, and potentially distress
Read more...The coronavirus has already whacked energy prices. But which products are particularly vulnerable?
Read more...The rapid spread of coronavirus in Italy has finally focused Mr. Market’s mind, as well as that of officials in Europe.
Read more...An ugly take on the coronavirus.
Read more...The anticipated heavy use of coal in building out China’s Belt and Road effort is a climate change train wreck.
Read more...Bad bets by individuals, the state, and globalizing elites
Read more...Several European central banks have begun assessing the impact of adverse climate scenarios on banks’ capital. Comparable work at EU or euro area level has evolved more slowly. Supervisors need build up a distinct and more complex type of analysis, and should engage with banks now.
Read more...Despite climate concerns and environmentalist backlash against exploration for oil and gas in pristine sensitive regions of the Arctic, companies continue to explore for hydrocarbon resources in the Arctic Circle, in Russia and Norway in particular.
Read more...America isn’t a very comfortable place.
Read more...Another estimate of the severity and potential broader impact of the coronavirus.
Read more...A coronavirus worry is starting to manifest.
Read more...Experts discuss US measures for dealing with coronavirus cases.
Read more...Identifying likely economic road kill from the coronavirus outbreak.
Read more...Brexit trade talks are about to begin. The UK is back in drama queen mode.
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