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John Quiggin
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Economist, Blogger, and Contributor, Freelance
Queensland
Beats
Tech , China, White Collar Crime , Money, Politics , Geopolitics, Power, Wall Street , Russia
pop culture
Content
By John Quiggin| johnquiggin.com@ Thanks to James Wimberley for prompting me to write this, and alerting me to the data on China’s emissionsMost of the news these days is bad, and that’s true of the climate. Even as climatic disasters worsen, the Trump regime is doing its best to dismantle US and global efforts to decarbonize our energy systems. But there is still some surprisingly good news. First, China’s emissions from coal-fired electricity appear to have peaked.
By John Quiggin| johnquiggin.com@ My latest in The GuardianDonald Trump’s announcement of a “Liberation Day”, involving the imposition of tariffs on almost every country in the world, is one of a series of measures which call for an urgent reorientation of Australia’s economic and foreign policy. It is, in effect, a commitment to remove the United States from the global economy, which is seen by Trump as unfair and exploitative of Americans. The 10% tariff imposed on Australian exports is not of great concern in itself.
By John Quiggin| johnquiggin.com@ Thanks to James Wimberley for prompting me to write this, and alerting me to the data on China’s emissionsMost of the news these days is bad, and that’s true of the climate. Even as climatic disasters worsen, the Trump regime is doing its best to dismantle US and global efforts to decarbonize our energy systems. But there is still some surprisingly good news. First, China’s emissions from coal-fired electricity appear to have peaked.
Company Info
Freelance
Freelancer.com is the largest freelancing and crowdsourcing marketplace in the world, connecting over 81 million employers and freelancers across more than 247 countries. Founded in 2009 and based in Sydney, Australia, the platform allows employers to post jobs while freelancers can bid on these projects. It is publicly traded on the Australian Securities Exchange under the ticker ASX:FLN. The platform supports a variety of work categories, including software development, writing, design, and marketing. Freelancer.com also offers contests for creative work, where employers can award prize money to winning entries. Users can choose from different membership plans, including free and paid subscriptions, which provide various benefits. The mobile app enhances project management and communication for users on the go. With a diverse customer base that includes individuals, small businesses, and large enterprises, Freelancer.com plays a significant role in the global online economy.
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