Biodegradable vs. Recyclable Plastics: Which Is Better for the Environment?
In recent years, plastic production has accelerated, with global plastic set production to reach 600 million tonnes by 2030 if production continues at its current rate of growth. Most of this plastic is not biodegradable, with 30-50% of it being produced for single-use applications. This creates a serious environmental problem when the plastics reach the […]
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Everything You Need To Know About Blue State Fiscal Problems In One Chart
Should high-tax states such as California and New York get a bailout? Q1 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Morally Hazardous Bailouts I explained last month why that would be a mistake, in large part because bailouts would reward states for irresponsible fiscal policy (similar to my argument that countries like Austria and the […]
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DACA Decision from the Supreme Court: Activists React
The Supreme Court made a big ruling on DACA today. Our inbox is getting flooded with responses from organizations on the ruling – so far all of them progressive who support the decision. Below you can find the reactions (not an endorsement or agreement). Lutheran Immigration and Refugee Service Statement on DACA Decision from the […]
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Whatsapp Launches In-App Payments In Brazil
The announcement that Whatsapp has launched in-app payments in Brazil has significant implications for the payments landscape globally. This will contribute significantly to the digital payments revolution by habituating users to P2P payments and paving the way for other major platforms and institutions to follow suit. Q1 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more Please […]
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HCA Healthcare threatens brutal cuts for caregivers
After $4.7 Billion federal bailout, HCA Healthcare, the largest hospital corporation in America threatens brutal cuts for caregivers Q1 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more One out of ten nurses and caregivers at hospitals across multiple states would be pink slipped amidst COVID-19 crisis as HCA rakes in billions HCA Healthcare About To Recieve […]
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The Societal Implications of Climate Risk
In this paper, the second of our three-part series on Climate Risk, we look at why it has so far been impossible to reach a consensus on tackling the issue, and the implications the various options could have on our economies and society. Q1 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more As a global issue, […]
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Fidelis continues capital raising with $300m senior note issuance
Fidelis Insurance Holdings Limited, the specialty insurance and reinsurance firm…
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Hertz Donut
When I was in Eighth Grade, I wasn’t very popular, and in World History class, I sat behind a guy who was even less popular than me, and he was usually quite shy. Still it was my policy not to look down on anyone because I knew what it was like to be lonely, so […]
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Stimulus money to include more than a second check
Lawmakers will likely roll out more stimulus money, but it may not come in a second round of checks. Instead, it’s sounding like the phase 4 stimulus package will take other forms like tax cuts and a credit for domestic travel. Q1 2020 hedge fund letters, conferences and more More stimulus money is needed: Powell […]
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