By Daniel Brouse August 5, 2024 Short sellers in the real estate market are currently anticipating a significant downturn, driven by a combination of factors. The recent trend of private investment groups purchasing large quantities of real estate has led to concerns about a potential future liquidation of these assets. As these investment groups may […]
Category Archives: Global Warming
The Politics of Climate Change
By Daniel Brouse As a climate scientist, I have studied the impact of politics on the climate for decades, and the United States ranks among the least prepared countries globally. It also has one of the highest percentages of climate change deniers. Politicians exacerbate this issue by obstructing necessary efforts to combat climate change. The […]
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Wealth Taxes Are Illogical
By Daniel Brouse July 30, 2024 There are numerous reasons why a wealth tax can be a self-defeating fiasco, and the case of taxing someone like Elon Musk vividly illustrates this. A wealth tax on high-net-worth individuals could create a complex and problematic feedback loop involving the sale of Tesla stock and the associated capital […]
Drill, Baby, Drill (How Hate and Ignorance Distort Economic Perspectives)
“Perhaps most importantly is the repeated use of the phrase ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’.” Economic Update: If Trump wins, great news for the very few people whose primary income comes from government securities interest! Unfortunately, very, very bad news for everyone else. Tariffs, protectionism, lack of immigration, and nationalism are all detrimental to the economy. Tariffs […]
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The Federal Reserve and the Chevron Decision
by Daniel Brouse July 10, 2024 The Federal Reserve chairman was questioned in Congress today about the potential impacts of the ‘Chevron Decision’ on the Fed. Although he mentioned that it was too early to determine the full effects, he acknowledged that numerous frivolous lawsuits could become a significant hindrance. This uncertainty clearly poses challenges […]
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Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience: Rising Seas, Disruptive Tides, and Risks
Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience: Rising Seas, Disruptive Tides, and Risks to Coastal Infrastructure The report “Looming Deadlines for Coastal Resilience: Rising Seas, Disruptive Tides, and Risks to Coastal Infrastructure” highlights the critical challenges and timelines faced by coastal communities in addressing the impacts of climate change. Key points include: Rising Sea Levels: Coastal regions […]
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Climate Change: Climax and Succession Forests
by Daniel Brouse June 25, 2024 Climate change has profound effects on both climax and succession forests, altering their composition, structure, and ecological dynamics. Here’s how these impacts unfold: Climax Forests Climax forests are stable, mature ecosystems that have reached a late stage of ecological succession. They are characterized by a stable species composition and […]
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Head North: Climate Change and Tree Migration
by Daniel Brouse June 25, 2024 Trees “move” through a process of gradual migration, which occurs over generations through the dispersal of seeds. This migration is driven by environmental changes, such as climate change, and can be observed in the expansion of greenery into new areas, such as the tundra, and the invasion of southern […]
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Climate Change: The Migration of Tree Species
by Daniel Brouse June 25, 2024 The migration of tree species in temperate zones is significantly impacted by climate change through several mechanisms: Shifts in Suitable Habitats: As temperatures rise, the suitable habitats for many tree species are moving poleward and to higher elevations. Trees that thrive in cooler climates are finding their current habitats […]
References for “Carbon Offsets: Planting Trees is Greenwashing”
By Daniel Brouse June 21, 2024 Carbon Offsets and Sequestration: Planting Trees is Greenwashing — Brouse (2023) To support the statement “Giving carbon offsets for planting trees and allowing for the continued use of fossil fuels is greenwashing and accelerates the pace of climate change,” here are some references: Carbon Offsets and Greenwashing: Kollmuss, A., […]
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