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juancole.com > 2026 > 09 > terrified-midterms-spirals.html

Trump terrified of Impact on Midterms of $6 / gal. Diesel as his War Spirals out of Control

13+ hour, 59+ min ago   (337+ words) It also tells me that Trump is in deep trouble with his electorate over diesel prices, which affect commodity prices generally, and that he is desperate. According to a late August Reuters/ Ipsos opinion poll, nearly half of respondents say…...

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juancole.com > 2026 > 09 > britain-finally-occupied.html

Britain Finally bans Goods from the Israeli-Occupied West Bank

4+ day, 14+ hour ago   (481+ words) This decision will be followed by several other countries. Last September, Britain together with several other European countries and Canada recognized the state of Palestine. Today, Miliband said that eleven countries, including France, Canada, Spain and Poland, will implement the…...

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juancole.com > 2026 > 09 > bringing-catastrophes-unknowable.html

UNEP: World will Exceed 1.5º C., Bringing Catastrophes and Unknowable Risks

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (571+ words) The scientists conclude, “In all cases, central estimates indicate that global warming will cross 1.5°C within the next decade.” In fact, the report points out that the national pledges by Paris Treaty signatories to reduce greenhouse gas emissions are inadequate,…...

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juancole.com > 2026 > 08 > donald-artifishy-intelligence.html

Donald Trump's Artifishy Intelligence

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (185+ words) Of course, I couldn’t agree more with him, though I wonder if it isn’t already too late. And of course (yes, again!), if I needed any confirmation of such fears, all I’d have to do is turn to You Know…...

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juancole.com > 2026 > 08 > natural-addition-communities.html

AI's Natural Gas Addition Could be Deadly for Communities

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (670+ words) ( Otherwords ) – Data centers are notorious energy hogs. With each hyperscale data center using as much energy as an entire city, they’re polluting surrounding areas, straining grids, and raising electric rates nationwide. This is creating a backlash, with 70 percent of Americans…...