The Ocean’s Lungs
CLIMATE CHANGE · OCEANS · CLIMATE POLICY
September 3, 2025
The Atlantic Meridional Overturning
Circulation (AMOC), a key driver of
Atlantic climate and sea levels, is
weakening.
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Fast Train, Slow Motion
PUBLIC FINANCE · BUSINESS · ENERGY
September 2, 2025
Amtrak’s new Avelia Liberty trains,
designed for speeds up to 160 mph,
are constrained by outdated
infrastructure.
My Dog Is Smarter Than
ChatGPT
ARTIFICIAL INTELLIGENCE
September 1, 2025
The piece contrasts the adaptive
curiosity of a dog with the
fact-based responses of AI, arguing
that.
The morning air on the Seacoast
carries the faint tang of ozone
after last night’s lightning—the
storm’s breath still tucked in the…
Storms Without Warning
CLIMATE POLICY · EXTREME WEATHER · CLIMATE CHANGE
August 30, 2025
Between 2017 and 2025, U.S. federal
agencies experienced budget cuts,
altered language, and political
interference that undermined.
Shots That Keep the Clock
Running
PUBLIC HEALTH · MEDICINE · WHITE HOUSE
August 29, 2025
The White House’s recent dismissal
of CDC Director Susan Monarez and
subsequent resignations highlight a
shift toward.
This past week , the White House
moved to fire CDC Director Susan
Monarez barely a month after her
confirmation, after she resisted…
The Fed Backstory
MACROECONOMICS · INFLATION · MARKETS
August 27, 2025
Historical examples from Turkey,
Argentina, Venezuela, and Zimbabwe
illustrate the economic risks when…
The Fed
INFLATION · MACROECONOMICS · COST OF LIVING
August 27, 2025
Following a presidential directive
to cut interest rates and remove a
Federal Reserve governor, markets…
Chimera
POLITICAL POWER · MAGA · POLITICS
August 25, 2025
The narrative reflects on
contemporary challenges such as
climate change denial and historical…
What’s In A Word
POLITICAL POWER · WAR AND SECURITY · POLITICS
August 23, 2025
The terms “fascist” and “Antifa”
have shifted from specific
historical meanings to charged…