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China installing more renewable energy capacity annually than rest of world combined; CO2 emissions fell 1.6% in Q1 75% of global population now lives where renewable energy is cheaper than fossil fuels, largely due to China's manufacturing

Industrial Policy, "Overcapacity,"

At 80, you don't have to please anybody except those you love Can let go of material possessions, toxic relationships, ambition

Listen Again: Julia Gets Wise with Isabel Allende

Physical condition of today's 70-year-old equals that of a 56-year-old in 2000 (IMF study, 41 countries) Cognitive ability of today's 70-year-old matches a 53-year-old from 2000 Andrew Scott (economist): "One of the great achievements of the 20th century is to produce an aging society. It's so weird we see it so negative"

Are You Ready for the Elder Swell?

Most quit decisions are reversible - doors usually remain unlocked Quitting allows course correction when new information reveals poor initial choice

Annie Duke Thinks You Should Quit

Can Brazil’s supercows feed the world?

Not coerced - appeared to thrill at espionage activities and risk-taking

Agent of Chaos: The Austrian Fugitive Running Russia’s Global Spy Networks

Poison in the water: the town with the world’s worst case of forever chemicals contamination

Chinese Cooking Demystified: Chris Thomas and Stephanie Li visit Shaxi!

The Data Sleuth Taking on Shoddy Science

Only 4% of variance in restaurant tips explained by service quality ratings Only 15-16% of Uber rides receive tips (vs nearly 100% at restaurants) Rider characteristics 3x more important than driver quality in determining tips Tips higher during 3-5am (business/airport trips) and Friday/Saturday evenings

Why Does Tipping Still Exist? (Update)

How Pakistan fell in love with sushi

Don’t call it morning sickness: ‘At times in my pregnancy I wondered if this was death coming for me’