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Clown World

6/13/2022

In a polarized world, rational people are hated by both sides.
- mark@neoTerra

Oh Velveeta
I honestly thought it would be difficult to top last week's story where the State of California declared that bumble bees can identify as fish. However, Kraft-Heinz has risen to the occasion by introducing drippy cheese-scented Velveeta nail polish. YAY!

It's called Pinkie Polish and it comes in two colors: red and Velveeta... I quote:

"VELVEETA is known for its rich, creamy texture and cheesy, melty goodness, so what better way to bring this to life for our fans than with something equally as rich and creamy — nail polish, Our VELVEETA Pinkies Out Polish gives pleasure seekers everywhere an irresistible new way to show the world that they are living "La Dolce Velveeta" by living pinkies out."

Note: the company warns that the nail polish smells like cheese but it isn't edible... so I guess it really is a lot like Velveeta.

Click the pic to order your TODAY!

Farting Cows
We all remember when AOC said we need to get rid of farting cows to save Terra from climate disaster.

Well New Zealand is now planning to tax cow farts (and sheep burps) to save the planet from this existential threat.

Please recall that Jacinda Ardern, the Prime Minister of New Zealand, has been indoctrinated through the World Economic Forum's (WEF) Young Global Leaders program.

You can't make this stuff up.... from the BBC. www.bbc.co.uk/newsround/61747986#:~:text=%22We've%20been%20working%20with,New%20Zealand%2C%20told%20the%20BBC.

Pet Rescue Insanity
Remember when John Wick went on a vengeful rampage because some Russian criminals killed his dog? Of course you do. It is an established scientific fact that gun owners LOVE dogs.

Well, as of this week Kim Sill (or is it Sim Kill) who operates an animal rescue facility in California (of course) will no longer allow gun owners to adopt abandoned pets. She states "If you lie about being a NRA supporter, make no mistake, we will sue you for fraud.” Hiring virtue signaling lawyers instead of providing food and medicine certainly seems like the best way to care for needy pets.

What if needy pets have to be euthanized because they can't be placed?? Well... “If I go out of business, as a result, I go out of business." This will probably be good news for Vietnamese restaurants in the area.

Can the 'humanitarian' left become any more inhumane? www.nbcnews.com/news/us-news/animal-shelter-nra-gun-restriction-foes-no-pets-rcna32674

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Self Inflicted Scarcity

6/11/2022

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The California Drought
Just last week I wrote about the drought in the Southwest which is particularly troublesome for California. I refuted the absurd claim that "this is the worst drought in 1200 years".

I'm happy to say that Zero Hedge has just come to the same conclusion. YAY! (click the pic)

The Progressive Urban Socialists (PUS) in the big cities are demonizing the rural farmers for using too much water to grow food. State Legislators have proposed using taxpayer money to buy out the farmers and take their water rights. In other words, let's stop growing food so the folks in LA can fill their swimming pools and water their lawns. You can't make this shit up. apnews.com/article/california-education-droughts-government-and-politics-76f37ee82207f64f2a051f3dd4438856

California produces roughly 1/3rd of the nation's vegetables and 2/3rds of the fruits and nuts (LOL). I think the world needs food and the farmers deserve the water.
www.cdfa.ca.gov/Statistics/

Pigs On The Wing
Smithfield Foods, the world's largest producer of pork, is fleeing from California. They will be closing the huge Vernon, Ca plant within a year, putting 1800 Californians out of work. They will also be reducing or exiting pig production in nearby states.
www.smithfieldfoods.com/press-room/2022-06-10-Smithfield-Foods-to-Close-Vernon%2c-CA-Facility-Reduce-Hog-Production-in-Western-Region

Smithfield, which was purchased by the Chinese with the blessing of the Obama-Biden administration, explained that the costs of doing business in California make it uneconomical to continue operations there.

It seems that even Chinese Communists hate utopian socialism. The company claims that the retail cost of pork will not increase due to the cutbacks.... at least not in China.

Fly piggies... fly!

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Woodland Gardens - Destruction

6/9/2022

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Construction Is Destruction
Construction involves a lot of destruction.   Building a house (particularly on a challenging site) 'destroys' an area about 10 times the size of the house... particularly if there is a basement that has to be dug out.

A lot of space is needed to pile up all the dirt/rock that has to be moved. You need staging areas for materials and to move heavy machinery.   When it's all done there's a large barren area all around the structure.   This isn't apparent in the suburbs where you plant some grass and do a bit of landscaping, but here in the mountains construction leaves some pretty bad scars.

                                    A 60' long 4' high pile of rock from the basement.

Little by little, the area east of the house has become a fern and hosta garden. Now there's a winding path where the huge pile of rocks was staged. The two pics are from the same vantage point, as you can see from the trees in the foreground.

We put a lot of thought into ways to minimize the impact. For example, we instructed our subs to stage most of the carpentry, siding and roofing in the area destined to be the driveway. We roped off a group of 5 oaks and hickories, which now 'anchor' the 'north garden'.

I'm happy to report that all of those trees survived and they are thriving. It has taken several years of digging up rocks and amending the soil, but the hostas in the north garden are flourishing! As a bonus, the Black Cohosh and Trillium are making a comeback.

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The Rational Prepper - Body Armor - Part 2

6/7/2022

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Armor Ban
As I mentioned last week, the NY State Legislature passed a bushel basket of new anti-gun laws, one of which, bans the sale/purchase of body armor to civilians. Governor Hochul signed the bills into law yesterday (Monday). We may assume that other Democrat states will follow New York's example as good PR leading up to the mid-terms. www.mynbc5.com/article/new-york-gun-control-legislation-june-2022-hochul-semiautomatic-rifles/40208503#

The new law bans the sale/purchase or transfer of a 'body vest' to anyone not engaged in an 'eligible activity'. This is vaguely defined to include: law enforcement, military, security and other professions as may be designated by the State. As with so-called 'assault weapon bans' I suspect that members of the State government will be exempt from the laws they pass on the rest of us.

Armor Basics
First, NO armor is bullet-proof. Armor is bullet-resistant and provides a degree of protection from specific threats.

Second, (and I suppose this should be obvious) armor only protects the areas actually covered. Your arms, legs, hips and head are still exposed. Wearing armor does NOT make you super-man-woman-person. (But it does improve your odds of survival)

Body armor is rated/tested by the National Institute of Justice (NIJ). The different levels of protection are illustrated in the following diagram, with Level IIA being the lowest and Level IV being the highest. Levels IIA, II and IIIA can be provided with soft, concealable armor (such as Kevlar).

Levels III and IV require rigid armor plates.

Soft vs Hard
I suggest level IIIA soft armor but everyone's needs are different. Here is a primer on hard vs soft armor.

Soft Armor
Soft armor, as the name implies, is relatively thin, lightweight and designed to be (fairly) comfortable for everyday use for extended periods of time. It typically weighs under 5 or 6 pounds and is generally thin enough that it can be worn discretely underneath regular clothing. This is the type of armor worn by police throughout America.

Soft armor is constructed from flexible, strong fabrics such as Kevlar. The fabric stops the projectile and spreads the impact over a large area. Note that the impact may still cause serious bruising or broken ribs.

Soft armor typically wraps around the body and provides some protection to the sides, as well as extended coverage of the chest and back.

The main disadvantage is that soft armor is only rated for handgun threats and provides no protection against rifles. Quality soft armor is also substantially more expensive than steel plates.

Hard Armor
As the name implies, hard armor is composed of steel, ceramic, or polymer plates. Generally, steel plates are the heaviest (weighing in at 16+ lbs for front and back), fairly thin and the least expensive.

Polymer plates are much thicker than steel but they are also lighter, weighing in at only 6-7 pounds for two plates (front and back).

The primary advantage to hard plates is protection against rifle rounds. Level III plates can defeat common AK-47 rounds, while level IV plates can provide protection against more powerful 'battle rifle' rounds. The military and SWAT use level IV plates.

Hard plates provide less coverage than soft armor and are often worn with soft armor underneath.

Hard armor is worn over clothing and is not concealable. The plates come in a bewildering variety of sizes, shapes and curvatures, as illustrated below. However, comfort is NOT a primary concern and there are no hard plates designed specifically for women. (click the pic for Pew-Pew's full armor review)

Female Armor
If you're a man (i.e. a non-birthing person) then you have virtually unlimited choices in armor. There are far fewer options for women.

This isn't really sexist... it's mostly a matter of simple practicality... hard armor, purchased in vast quantities by the military, isn't comfortable for anyone. There's no discrimination against women.... it is heavy, it's bulky, and it sucks... just get over it.

Law Enforcement, on the other hand, uses soft armor almost exclusively (except for SWAT). There are now a few companies making soft armor specifically designed for women. There are two examples in the pics below.

For the ladies who are 'more average', I like the product on the left because it is composed of an advanced Kevlar + Graphene composite that is thin and breathable. However, it is only available in generic sizes. The product on the right is available in tailored sizes and can be ordered with cup sizes up to DD. Click the pics for links.

You may think I'm being overly dramatic.... but I'm not. Here's a pic of the Ukrainian parliament during the Crimea incursion years ago. (Sorry, I don't recall who this is)

She isn't wearing the armor correctly... it should be pulled up higher... above the sternum to protect the heart and lungs.

But it illustrates where the world is headed. Armor for the government... armor for elites... but not for YOU.

BTW, I assume the pic is mirror-reversed... the wedding ring and phone are reversed.

Conclusion
Though soft armor will not stop rifle rounds, I believe Level IIIA is the most practical option for civilians (like us). It is lightweight, concealable and can be worn all day (honest).

Mass shootings with 'assault rifles' make sensational headlines in the media and provide powerful Distractions for Dishonest Democrats (I love alliteration). However, FBI statistics over many. many years show that rifles (of any type) are used in less than 3% of homicides, while handguns are used in the VAST majority of crimes (knives are in second place and beating or kicking someone to death is in third).

In FACT, more peple have been murdered with hands, feet or hammers than rifles every year for as long as there have been records. I'm not making this up. ucr.fbi.gov/crime-in-the-u.s/2019/crime-in-the-u.s.-2019/tables/expanded-homicide-data-table-8.xls

In my opinion, armor that you can wear comfortably and discreetly, ... that provides reasonable protection from 90% of random violent crime (might not protect you from hammers or baseball bats) is a much better investment than heavy armor that you will never wear.

If you live in a RED state... DON'T PANIC you have plenty of time to consider your options. If you live in a Blue state.... sorry, elections have consequences.

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Adios Piña Coladas

6/7/2022

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In sad news, the semi-official drink of Puerto Rico and pirates is going to get scarce.

Walmart is joining numerous other retailers and dropping the sale of coconut milk based on allegations that producers in Thailand are using monkey slave labor to harvest coconuts. "The coconut trade uses social monkeys as chained-up coconut-picking machines, depriving them of any opportunity to eat, play, or spend time with their families," www.foxbusiness.com/lifestyle/walmart-drops-chaokoh-coconut-milk-peta-monkey-labor-allegations

I don't approve of cruelty to animals, but I'm going to miss those Pina Coladas. Sing it again.

   If you like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain
   If you're not into yoga, if you have half-a-brain
   If you like making love at midnight, in the dunes of the cape
   I'm the love that you've looked for, write to me and escape

   Yes, I like Pina Coladas and getting caught in the rain
   I'm not much into health food, I am into champagne
   I've got to meet you tomorrow and cut through this red tape
   At a bar called O'Malley's, where we'll plan our escape

I'm curious... will the monkeys get unemployment benefits??

"… There's no more work. We're destitute. I'm afraid I have no choice but to sell you all for scientific experiments."

–Monty Python - The Meaning of Life

It should be noted that none of these major retailers have dropped Nike products for using human slave labor in China. humanize.today/2021/06/nike-chooses-china-profits-over-uyghur-slaves/

In other news, there are allegations that farmers around the world are using enslaved chickens to lay eggs and enslaved cows to produce milk.

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Clown World

6/5/2022

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My weekly segment mocking hypocrisy and idiocracy. What does Ben have to say??

The Race To The Bottom
Ya know how our society has degenerated into giving out 'participation' trophies for just showing up? Well, now public schools across the country will be giving out trophies (i.e. diplomas) even if you don't bother to show up. No wonder why the Chinese are winning.

Schools in Cook County, Illinois (which encompasses Chicago) will be switching to race-based grading scales.... for equity and justice.

In a recent SAT test the failure rate was 77 percent for black students, 49 percent for Hispanics, 27 percent for Asians and 25 percent for whites. (Please note, the SAT is a national test and is not influenced by the local school board's grading scheme or teacher bias).

To promote equity, students will no longer be docked for missing class, misbehaving, of failing to turn in assignments. Apparently, showing up and doing the work is a social injustice.

The tragedy here is that the overlords are not blaming teachers (or the system) for failing to teach black students (I admit we, as a society, are failing in that regard). Instead they are commanding teachers to hand out worthless diplomas to students who are completely unprepared to compete in the modern world.

I leave you with a thought... if teachers are no longer expected to teach should they still be called teachers?? westcooknews.com/stories/626581140-oprf-to-implement-race-based-grading-system-in-2022-23-school-year

Bees Are Fish
Now we all know that Supreme Court Justices can't determine what a woman is. And we all know that there are at least 87 different gender identities and 8,700 pronoun combos. But those are all human conditions.

But identity politics no longer stops with humans. California courts have now declared that bees can now be legally classified as fish. Yep, insects can now identify as fish.

It occurs to me that when you buy solid chunk Bumble Bee Tunna (with two n's... tradeMark) it will actually be delicious compressed bumble bees. Be sure to opt for the wild caught, non-GMO bees packed in synthetic oil. SO Healthy!!

And don't believe the pic of a fish on the can... Cuz California has decreed that insects are fish... with all the rights and privileges thereof.

How To Think Like A Leftist
This Just In... from JP!!

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Let Them Eat Bugs

6/4/2022

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I love Marie Antoinette. So graceful, so elite and aristocratic, so arrogant, AND so dragged off to the guillotine.

WEF - Filet and Lobster for the Elites and Bugs For You
Back in February, I wrote about how the WEF, the UN and the European Union (EU) want us peasants to give up meat and start eating bugs... to save the planet. neoterra.us/blog/self-inflicted-scarcity-no-more-meat

Last week at their Davos extravaganza they doubled down and are advocating algae (pond scum) as a nutritious ingredient for smoothies. And, in a 2020 white paper, the WEF writes about how we need to start eating weeds to save Terra. www.weforum.org/agenda/2020/11/weeds-good-food-control-climate-change

Maggot Burgers Are Good For Planet Terra
BUT, let's get back to bugs, shall we??

According to the WEF maggot-burgers require only one fifth the amount of feed and less than one fourth the amount of water as beef. Oddly, bugs are barely any more efficient than chicken... if I'm really desperate to save planet Terra I think I'll eat chicken instead of maggots... thank you. (click the pic for source... I'm not making this up)

What's Wrong With Bugs?
It's a fair question. Why am I opposed to eating bugs? Well, I have recently concluded a 'scientific' inquiry and I can now honestly answer that question.

I really like shrimp even though they have creepy legs and long antennae. Shouldn't I also like grubs or giant roaches? It's an honest question and I have considered it from a scientific viewpoint (trust the science). So, here is the result of my scientific experiment.

First, I took some shell-on shrimp. I peeled off the shell (with the creepy legs) and squeezed the (uncooked) body of the shrimp... it is firm and 'meaty'.

Then I dug up some giant grubs that were destroying my garden. I squeezed them between my (gloved) fingers and they burst like bags of slimy organs and goo.

I rest my case... shrimp are 'meat' and bugs are goo. It's science.

Something Is Rotten In The State of Davos
There is a HUGE problem with the WEF narrative.

I'm not an expert in economics, but if bugs require 1/5 the resources of beef then shouldn't maggot-burgers cost about 1/5 as much?? By my estimates ground bugs should be less than $1.00/lb.

We don't have bug-beef in the US yet so let's compare against plant-based substitutes like Beyond Beef. Since plants don't require any 'feed', Beyond Beef should be even less expensive than bugs.

However, I just checked and fake beef is $9.99/lb ($7.99 on sale) while Laura's 92% Lean, organic beef is $6.99/lb. Store-brand ground chuck is considerably less.

Anyone who buys Beyond Beef is just virtue signaling. The starving masses that the WEF wants us to save simply cannot afford this fake shit. It is a fraud.

Greed and Control
Fake meat costs more than (evil wasteful) beef and about 3x as much as chicken or farm raised tilapia. Why on Terra would the WEF pour billions into bugs and algae instead of boosting chicken and fish??

Follow the money, my friends. Millions of small rural farmers and entrepreneurs around the world make their livings producing chicken, pork, beef and fish. It is a source of pride, prosperity and independence. And the WEF wants to destroy pride, prosperity and independence.

Global billionaires stand to make TRILLIONS and gain absolute control over the food supply by destroying independent rural food production and replacing it with corporate urban maggot-ranches.

It is all about Greed and Control. If you disagree with me then please watch the following YT.

Please support your local farmers, ranchers and chicken/turkey producers. Don't let Gates and Bezos own the planetary food supply.

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Klaus Schwab - Savior or Super Villain

6/4/2022

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I've been writing about the World Economic Forum (WEF) for some time. They recently concluded their annual extravaganza in Davos Switzerland and I've been trying to catch up.

Klaus Schwab, the leader of the WEF, is one of the most influential men on Terra. However, it is unclear whether he is the mastermind of global serfdom or just another (well enriched) puppet of the billionaires.

So, here's the question... "Is Klaus the savoir of human civilization, or is he a Hollywood super villain?" Let's have some fun... YOU be the judge!

Below are three pictures... two are evil villains bent on world domination and one is Klaus Schwab (also bent on global domination). Can you pick Klaus from the lineup?

If you picked bachelor #3 you WIN!

#1 - The evil, ego-maniacal Dr. Raymond Cocteau from Demolition Man
#2 - Ernst Blofeld, criminal mastermind, head of SPECTRE and arch enemy of James Bond.
#3 - Klaus Schwab, globalist mastermind, head of WEF, and arch enemy of individual freedom.

If you don't believe this guy is a real life villain bent on reducing you to slavery, please watch the following one-minute video... in his own words. I find it particularly despicable that there's an American flag behind him. For those who are not familiar with the WEF Young Global Leaders, here's a link to my earlier post. neoterra.us/blog/the-manufactured-elites-part-1

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The Rational Prepper - Body Armor - Part 1

6/4/2022

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Intro
Back in October 2021 I wrote about how Cook County, Illinois has legalized murder and running gun battles in public. I'm not making this up... here is the segment to refresh your memory.

The Purge is Coming to Chicago
A deadly gang shootout took place on the morning of October 4th, 2021 requiring a SWAT team response. Over 70 shots fired with one banger dead and two wounded. On the following Monday the Cook County States Attorney dropped all charges and released the dirt-bags citing “Mutual Combat” as the reason. This is a term from the golden age of dueling to describe a "fight into which both parties enter willingly, or in which two persons, upon a sudden quarrel, and in hot blood, mutually fight upon equal terms."

Please note that this ancient law refers to TWO PERSONS (i.e. a duel)… it does not absolve two carloads of gangsters shooting up a house-full of other gangsters. I can only assume that the Cook County Attorney attended Chicago Public Schools and is severely lacking in reading comprehension. Perhaps she received her Law Degree from Costco.

Also note that illegal possession of firearms, illegally modifying semi-auto weapons to fire as full auto, illegally discharging firearms within city limits and endangering innocent bystanders weren’t even considered in the decision to release these assholes. Apparently gang members can laugh at gun laws because Illinois prosecutors don’t bother to enforce them. Law abiding citizens are persecuted for minor infractions while gangsters go free. Meanwhile elected officials defund the Police. You just can’t make this shit up.
chicago.suntimes.com/crime/2021/10/3/22707555/5-suspects-released-without-charges-deadly-shootout-austin

policetribune.com/chicago-prosecutor-drops-charges-in-massive-gang-gunfight-claims-mutual-combat/

BTW, this was not an isolated incident. Just one week later Cook County prosecutors released a 17 year-old who fatally stabbed an unarmed 18 year-old in Schaumburg.... again citing "Mutual Combat". I guess they did not comprehend the part about “fight upon equal terms”.

Crime and violence is spiraling out of control in Progressive cities. The criminals are rarely caught... and when they do get caught they are released. You may want to consider investing in body armor before the Purge comes to a city near you.

No Body Armor For You
Following the recent mass shootings that have plagued the country, New York State has banned the sale of body armor to civilians. "The bills would prohibit the purchase of body armor for civilians, and require a license to purchase a semiautomatic rifle"

The Police can't protect you. Progressive Prosecutors won't protect you. AND Progressive legislators (including Pres Joe) will do everything they can to insure that you can't protect yourself.
www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2022-06-01/new-york-to-raise-age-to-purchase-assault-rifle-ban-body-armor

BTW, body armor is NOT protected by the 2nd Amendment. There is nothing to stop the Progressive Urban Socialists (PUS) from leaving you naked and afraid.

Is It Legal To Own Body Armor
YES! Except in NY (when the new law goes into effect) or if you are a convicted felon (existing Federal law). You're not a convicted felon... right?

Next week I'll provide a primer on armor.... as a public service, of course.

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More Scarcity

6/4/2022

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KARMA - 8$ Gas in LA
Wow, Just a few weeks ago I was writing about gas going over $6 in Kalifornia. Yesterday it surged above $8 in Los Angeles and is even higher in some areas. They voted Progressive so I think they deserve it!

Of course the Progressive media emphasizes that prices are up 32% since Russia, Russia, Russia but neglect to mention that prices were way, way up before the Ukraine 'incursion'. Click the pic.

Kalifornia Water Shortages
The utopian Progressive Paradise is on a roll!

I have previously written about water scarcity, which is a genuine environmental concern and NOT caused by hysterical climate change. In fact, the problem in the Southwest is due to an 800% population increase since the Hoover Dam (and Lake Meade) was constructed shortly after the last great drought. neoterra.us/blog/water-scarcity

Lake Meade dropped to seriously low levels more than a month ago and the geniuses in California are finally issuing water restrictions on 6 million of the 40 million people that live there. I suppose the other 34 million don't use any water. It is as though they want this crisis to get dramatically worse.

They also claim this is the worst drought in 1200 years which is bullshit and blatant dis-information. I have studied the anthropological records and I can state with 100% certainty that Native Americans did not have rain gauges, thermometers, calendars or written records of the precipitation or temps that they couldn't measure. The claim of this being the worst drought in 1200 years is based on computer simulations with no basis in historical fact.
www.cbsnews.com/amp/news/water-cutbacks-california-6-million-people-drought/#app

What we can say as a fact is that this is the second worst drought in 90 years (the Dust Bowl was factually worse) and the current crisis is self-inflicted by the California Progressives who have refused to allow construction of desalinization plants for over 20 years.

The population growth was well known; the limited and unreliable supply of natural water was well known; the crisis was inevitable and completely predictable. Too bad for California... elections have consequences.

Natural Gas
Although the US has abundant supplies of Natural Gas (NG) prices have gone insane since Joe took office due to his relentless attack on US energy. The price roughly doubled prior to the war in Ukraine and has increased another 30% since.

This directly impacts the cost of fertilizer, home heating and electricity.

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