by Daniel Brouse July 19, 2025 Starting this month, three interconnected economic impacts will begin hitting households and communities across the country—especially in rural areas—threatening health, nutrition, and education in ways that will ripple through local economies. 1. Health: Rising Insurance Costs and Rural Hospital ClosuresKey parts of the Affordable Care Act are expiring, with […]
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Walk the Poop Before You Talk the Transition
By Daniel Brouse July 18, 2025 Now that many people are finally waking up to the collapse of the climate and social systems, I hope my background as an economist focused on risk management can help illuminate the path forward. Ideally, we would have followed sound risk management decades ago to avoid reaching this crisis […]
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Fiscal Policy in the Chaos: How America’s Current Path Accelerates Economic Collapse
by Daniel BrouseJuly 17, 2025 I’ve been getting a lot of great questions about two nonlinear, dynamic systems: climate collapse and economic collapse. Just as the climate system consists of interconnected subsystems, so too does the world economy. This chapter examines how current U.S. fiscal policy is a critical driver within this chaotic system, accelerating […]
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Tipping Points, Feedback Loops, and the Accelerating Collapse of Earth’s Climate Systems
By Daniel Brouse and Sidd MukherjeeJuly 16, 2025 Introduction Research and development incorporating complex social-ecological feedback loops within a dynamic, non-linear system is profoundly challenging. A small window into this complexity can be seen in the interactions among the Albedo Feedback Loop, Brown Carbon Feedback Loop, Freshwater–AMOC Disruption Loop, Permafrost–Methane Feedback Loop, Amazon Rainforest Dieback […]
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Rethinking Collapse: Cascading Feedbacks
by Daniel Brouse and Sidd Mukherjee July 16, 2025 Introduction The Interaction of: Albedo Feedback Loop, Brown Carbon Feedback Loop, Freshwater–AMOC Disruption Loop, Permafrost–Methane Feedback Loop, Amazon Rainforest Dieback Feedback Loop, Sudden Sea Level Rise Pulses (“Cork Release” Events), Hydroclimate Whiplash, and Arctic Sea Ice Feedback Combined Consequences These interlinked, reinforcing feedbacks can: * Drive […]
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Storms, Heat, and the End of the Road: Why Steve Miller Canceled His Tour
by Daniel BrouseJuly 17, 2025 Steve Miller has canceled all upcoming tour plans, citing the escalating threat of climate-driven natural disasters as making the risk “unacceptable” for his band, crew, and fans. The Steve Miller Band was set to launch a 28-date U.S. tour on August 15 in Bethel, New York. Instead, Miller announced Wednesday […]
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The Optimism Paradox: Climate Collapse vs. Capitalism Collapse
by Daniel BrouseJuly 16, 2025 The future forecast is, paradoxically, more optimistic than it has been in decades—but not for reasons most would celebrate. The Brutal Climate Reality The reality is that most humans will not survive the climate collapse if we continue on our current path. We are likely facing a future where 90% […]
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Two Foreign Policy Failures That Should Alarm Every American
There are two unfolding foreign policy crises that should deeply trouble every U.S. citizen, not only for their moral implications but for their severe impacts on national security, economic stability, and America’s global standing. An American Killed by Settlers in the West Bank A U.S. citizen was recently beaten to death in the West Bank […]
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Stablecoins, Energy Waste, and the Treasury Market: A Hidden Economic Threat
by Daniel Brouse July 15, 2025 Today, the “stablecoin” bill failed to pass a procedural vote in the House. While this does not mean it will never pass, the pause offers an opportunity to understand the potential consequences before Congress moves forward. Stablecoins are blockchain-based “currencies” that are typically backed by real-world assets such as […]
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The New Inflation-Deflation Trap: Tariffs Drive Prices Up While AI Pushes Wages Down
by Daniel Brouse July 15, 2025 Today’s CPI report came in hotter than expected, while wage growth fell below expectations. This confirms two major trends that have long been forecast but had yet to materialize simultaneously. Now, they have—and the implications are profound for the economy, markets, and policy. First, inflation is rising, driven not […]