December 18, 2021
Random Gleanings
I was struck by a series of short news stories in today’s (Saturday) Springfield Republican on page A8, and how they encapsulated the times we are living in.
State picks both bidders for offshore wind project. Looks promising. Utilities are trying to secure 1600 megawatts of clean energy.
Shrimp fishery to stay shuttered. Looks disappointing. New England commercial shrimp fishery will remain shuttered…amid warming temperatures.
Regulators: Financial threats remain elevated. Looks scary. The Financial Stability Oversight Council listed climate change as an emerging risk because of such factors as potential loan losses from floods and forest fires.
Melania Trump announces NFT venture: Looks like a grift. Trump will be selling non-fungible tokens that must be paid for with Solan cryptocurrency. An undisclosed portion of the proceeds will go to foster children.
The Spin Doctor 