The Environmental Downside of Biofuel Crops
A new survey reveals that biofuel crops have expanded onto millions of acres of new land, with serious consequences for the environment.
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The Dead Are Wealthier Than the Living: Capital in the 21st Century
Patrimonial capitalism—and the landed or urban gentry living off of inherited wealth—was dealt a mortal blow by the Great Depression and World Wars. But it's making a comeback, and the only way to stop it might be a worldwide tax on capital.