The Atlantic hurricane season began Tuesday and another "above average" number of storms is expected. And it's not just hurricanes — overall, scientists are predicting more extreme weather events amplified by climate change this summer.
While there's little to do in the short term to change this trajectory, recent actions by a Dutch court, the Biden administration and an activist hedge fund all suggest new pressure on large oil and gas companies could help in the long term. Pressure from these outside forces could signal a shift in how the companies operate.
Nell Minow, an Exxon shareholder, explains the direction she wants to see the company move in.
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CoinDesk Podcast Network - BREAKDOWN: Ransomware Is the Next Big Bitcoin FUD
With a rise in ransomware attacks, many are jumping to blame bitcoin and crypto. Are they right?
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Today on the Brief:
- China’s next digital yuan trial
- More Bitcoin ETF delays
- Standard Chartered to open crypto prime brokerage
Our main discussion focuses on the rise of ransomware. NLW examines:
- The real reasons ransomware is on the rise
- The factors beyond crypto payments that contribute to ransomware
- Why some are using ransomware as justification for crypto bans
- Why crypto bans would be painfully ineffective at stopping ransomware
- Why the Biden Administration’s response to ransomware should give the crypto industry cause for optimism
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The Commentary Magazine Podcast - Dishonesty and Deflation
Financial guru David Bahnsen joins us today for a deep dive into the COVID numbers and offers his fascinating take on why the threat to the future is not inflation but deflation. Give a listen. Source
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Cato Daily Podcast - Cities Should Welcome Long-Term Innovation
Cities have great opportunities to drive higher incomes and tax revenue by fostering innovative problem solving, but future beneficiaries of gig work and home-based businesses are rarely the loudest voices in the room. Greg Brooks of the Better Cities Project comments.
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Hayek Program Podcast - Exploring Economic Sociology — Peter Boettke & Jayme Lemke
CBS News Roundup - World News Roundup: 06/02
Hacked meat plants getting back on line. Arctic drilling leases suspended. Teen takes on bear threatening dogs. CBS News Correspondent Steve Kathan has today's World News Roundup.
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The Intelligence from The Economist - Swiping rights: Republicans’ vote-crimping bids
A walkout in the Texas legislature is just the most dramatic of broad efforts to restrict voting rights—in particular of minority voters. We examine the risks to America’s democracy. Changes in climate and populations are driving nomadic Nigerian herders into increasing conflict; how to preserve their way of life? And a new kind of space race aims for the silver screen. For full access to print, digital and audio editions of The Economist, subscribe here www.economist.com/intelligenceoffer
Everything Everywhere Daily - The Raid on St. Nazaire
In 1942, two and a half years into the Second World War, the British were facing a problem. While the British Navy mostly commanded the Atlantic, the Germans had one significant advantage: The battleship Tirpitz.
Rather than attack the Tirpitz head-on, they came up with an alternate plan which would effectively limit the effectiveness of the battleship.
Learn more about The St. Nazaire Raid on this episode of Everything Everywhere Daily.
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More or Less: Behind the Stats - Bolton vaccines, Yorkshire versus Scotland and the average gamer
Health Minister Matt Hancock recently told the House of Commons that: ?The number of vaccinations happening in Bolton right now is phenomenal - tens of thousands every single day.? We explain why this is not the case.
The recent SNP election success has turned attention to the question of independence. We compare Scotland?s finances to the comparably sized Yorkshire and Humber region.
How do you work out 28 + 47 in your head? We speak to mathematician Katie Steckles.
A listener asked us to find out if it is true that the average age of a gamer is over 40.
Plus, we take a look at this claim from Netflix documentary Seaspiracy: ?if current fishing trends continue we will see virtually empty oceans by the year 2048.?