On the California CARE act and whether mental health provisions are sufficient to make a dent in the homeless problem (hint: they’re not) https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/columnists/story/2023-09-24/michael-smolens-will-democrats-face-a-backlash-over-care-court
https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/sep/28/scientists-on-panel-defending-ultra-processed-foods-linked-to-food-firms?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
https://www.livemint.com/news/india/india-reaffirms-confidence-in-aadhaar-technology-slams-moodys-concerns-11695688866612.html
New Medicare drug negotiating rules could change the global pharmaceutical research and pricing landscape The world will need to stop piggybacking on US pharma – https://on.ft.com/3En59Mg via @FT
Acceptable and affordable housing is a key part of the college experience. It is not an asset class. https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/aug/30/student-accommodation-university-housing-crisis?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
On the perils and repeated failed promises of privatising UK NHS and the use of AI in healthcare https://www.wired.co.uk/article/babylon-disrupted-uk-health-system-then-left
I worked on a municipal solid waste to energy proposal in Dhaka. It was the largest of its kind in Bangladesh. Proposal was successful but the project wasn’t. Technical difficulties and cost overruns killed the dream project. Similar fate may await this project. Solar Built on Trash Offers Solution to Renewable Energy’s Space Problem https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2023-08-12/solar-farm-near-london-built-on-giant-trash-heap
https://www.thisismoney.co.uk/money/article-12375177/Santander-protects-customers-mortgage-hike-Bank-Englands-rate-rise.html
This isn’t just happening in Portugal. The financialization of housing is an issue in many countries and cities. However, the benefits need to be considered and how anf whethet locals are sharing in on the benefits. https://www.theguardian.com/world/2023/jul/29/portugals-bid-to-attract-foreign-money-backfires-as-rental-market-goes-crazy?CMP=Share_AndroidApp_Other
https://www.rollingstone.com/politics/politics-features/covid-relief-scam-fraud-money-billions-1234784448/