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Wish you were here!
Dombóvár, southern Hungary. November 26th. 10 a.m. Temperature in the backyard: 17°C. Average temperature for November: 5°C. 17-5=12. What is this about temperatures rising by a few degrees by 2050? We’re there already. We’ve gone beyond it already. Lizards are … Continue reading
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Proof beyond any doubt whatsoever
The standard of scientific proof required by today’s sophisticated voters is high. Correctly so. Empires, stockholdings – and options -, executive privileges, mansions, jets, limousines, and walk-in fridges – are essentials of life which must be protected from the whims … Continue reading
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A hard sell
Imagine your top salesman comes in for a chat. He lights a fag despondently, runs a hand through his thinning hair. He thinks for a bit, uncertain how to break the news. Then out it comes: “I just can’t sell … Continue reading
Green power. Transparent pockets.
When the Hungarian government changed its renewable electricity off-take law last year, it did not make world news. But there was actually a momentous change: previously any amount of green power produced had to be purchased by the wholesaler. In … Continue reading
Life without potatoes
The Hungarian press announced yesterday that climate change means no more potatoes by 2055. It is interesting how nature has these self-balancing systems. No potatoes means no chips. No chips means no Macdonalds. When Macdonalds goes bust, having fried the … Continue reading