I began writing this after listening to Harris’ recent speeches — first on drug prices and then on the broader economic policy of her campaign. My concerns arise from a general disappointment with the direction of the campaign’s economic strategy. Unfortunately, the “deal to cut Medicare prices on popular drugs” is misleading. The claim of […]
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Election 2024: The Decline of Economic Sensibility
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Climate Science: Love and Hate
by Daniel Brouse August 9 ,2024 As an economist, I have spent my career studying risk management, and in the process, I have also become a climate scientist—because climate change is the greatest risk to humanity. Climate science is closely tied to our emotions, particularly hate and love. The hatred of scientists and intelligence is […]
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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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Economics: The Impact of Hate on Political Perspectives and Social Cohesion
By Daniel Brouse August 2, 2024 “Whereof one cannot speak, thereof one must be silent.” — Ludwig Wittgenstein For decades, I have been actively involved in promoting the education of world economics. In recent years, I’ve observed a troubling phenomenon: certain segments of the population appear resistant to educational outreach, a condition that seems to […]
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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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 […]
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The Deadly Dog Days of Summer
by Daniel Brouse and Sidd Mukherjee A dog panting helps with thermal regulation primarily through evaporative cooling. Here’s how it works: Evaporative Cooling: When a dog pants, it increases the airflow over the moist surfaces of its tongue and the lining of its upper respiratory tract. This enhances evaporation of moisture from these surfaces, which […]
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