Climate change is the most severe global economic risk of 2016, the World Economic Forum said yesterday. The nonprofit economic analysis institution, set to convene … Top Economic Risk of 2016 Is Global WarmingRead more
Economics
Posted inEconomics / Health
Millions still lack access to essential health services
Even as the concept of universal health coverage gains ground, around 400 million people still do not have access to essential health services, says a … Millions still lack access to essential health servicesRead more
Posted inBOT Road / Economics / Transportation
Banks killed road sector: official
Banks caused a bubble, failed to do due diligence and lent more than what was warranted to developers, and this has led to the high … Banks killed road sector: officialRead more
Posted inCoal / Economics / Fossil fuel
U.S. taxpayer due to subsidize Koch-controlled coal mine
The Obama administration is set to refund as much as $14 million in royalties to a coal company run by billionaire investor William Koch that … U.S. taxpayer due to subsidize Koch-controlled coal mineRead more
Posted inEconomics / Transportation
The structural waste of cars
The European car is parked 92 percent of the time—often on valuable inner-city land. When the car is used, only 1.5 of its 5 seats … The structural waste of carsRead more
Posted inEconomics / Politics / ToMl / TPP / Trade
EFF Joins Broad Coalition of Groups to Protest the TPP
We were out on the streets this week to march against the Trans-Pacific Partnership (TPP) agreement in the U.S. Capitol. We were there to demonstrate … EFF Joins Broad Coalition of Groups to Protest the TPPRead more
Posted inEconomics / News / Palestine
Orange drops Israel affiliate
French telecoms giant Orange has announced the termination of its franchise relationship with Israeli company Partner Communications, confirming the BDS movement’s announcement last year that … Orange drops Israel affiliateRead more
Posted inEconomics / Inequality
The Rich Are Getting Richer, The Poor Are….
The Federal Reserve’s 2013 Survey of Consumer Finances is out, and guess what? Over the past 25 years, the rich have seen their wealth skyrocket, … The Rich Are Getting Richer, The Poor Are….Read more