by Henry Barbaro The Convention on Biological Diversity’s 16th “Conference of the Parties” (aka, COP-16) is a global event that took place in Cali, Colombia from October 21 to November 1, 2024. The goal of the bi-annual conference is for governments from around the world to deliberate on the most effective strategies for halting and reversing … Continued

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by Henry Barbaro As America’s hurricane season winds down, it is clear that property damages from coastal storms have been steadily increasing over recent decades, and 2024 was no exception. It is estimated that damages from hurricanes Helene and Milton will likely exceed $50 billion each. “The economic losses are going up because we’re putting … Continued

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The next time someone says “immigrants do the jobs ‘Americans won’t do,” please remember this story from The Wall Street Journal‘s Patrick Thomas about the living conditions of Haitian immigrants working for the global food company JBS in Greeley, Colorado: “They slept on the floor, as many as eight to a room, and cooked meals on hot plates … Continued

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Adapted from a 10/02/2024 newsletter Sen. J.D. Vance and Gov. Tim Walz spent less time debating immigration last night than their running mates at the top of the tickets did in theirs, but there was much more substance. Worker Power or Loose Borders, Pick One (hat tip, Oren Cass) Immigration policy – like any other – produces … Continued

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