DAGR Weekly Reader W1-DEC
Lessons Learned from the ‘Muzzling’ of Canadian Scientists
Advice for UW government scientists from their Canadian counterparts: The next four years — and beyond — are going to be awful for the science and conservation community. By learning from past experiences, we can try to minimize the damage.
David Shiffman in The Revelator, Dec 2, 2024
Here’s What States Should Do to Fight Climate Change Under Trump
It’s not inevitable that we’ll stall or go backward on climate progress in the next four years. States can do far more to accelerate the energy transition than most people appreciate.
The New Republic, Dec 5, 2024
America’s Trade Deficit Is Not Afraid of Donald Trump
If the US president-elect’s efforts to eliminate America’s trade deficit succeed, real-estate prices in Miami and Manhattan will crash, the cost of servicing government debt will skyrocket and the Dow Jones will plummet. Perhaps he should be reminded that the most vengeful of deities is one that grants him his sincerest wish.
Yanis Varoufakis in Project Syndicate, Dec 2, 2024
Regulators Warn Crypto Could Cause Another Financial Crisis
New government reports warn that the rise of crypto-related economic risks could trigger widespread financial disruption.
The Lever, Dec 12, 2024
India’s Luxury Property Market Is a Boon to Trump’s Business
The Trump Organization finds a warm welcome in India, where status-hungry home buyers clamor for a famous American brand. So, which is more troubling? The sheer ugliness of the Trump Towers Kolkata? The thick smog surrounding the towers? Or the child laborers toiling to help raise the ugly towers?
New York Times, Gift Article, Dec 10, 2024