@luisfierro.bsky.social
Sustainable Development and Climate Finance Expert. Was Vice Minister of Economy of #Ecuador. #ClimateFinance Adviser for EU NDC Facility, EuroClima+ & AILAC. Writer/Escritor. Substack: https://luisfierro.substack.com/ Novel/a: http://bit.ly/4gLDEO1
Hormuz in Flames: War in Iran, Oil, and the Ghost of 1979
How the U.S. and Israel's war against Iran threatens the global energy market, and what it means for Ecuador
Updated English translation of my analysis in Revista Gestión, @primicias.bsky.social
luisfierro.substack.com/p/hormuz-in-...
Guerra en Irán y Ormuz en llamas: ¿cuál será el efecto en Ecuador?
Mi análisis para @revista_gestion @primicias.bsky.social
En este artículo explico cómo la guerra de EE.UU. e Israel contra Irán amenaza el mercado mundial de energía, y qué le espera al Ecuador.
www.primicias.ec/revistagesti...
What Iran Might Do When It Has Nothing to Lose
The risk of a retaliatory attack outside the Middle East is growing.
As the war drags on, the risk of retaliation outside the region will increase—and that risk is already very real.
But Trump and the Republicans cut food aid (SNAP) for low income families!
Really makes my blood boil!
OK, final update: With over 95% of the vote in (via DDHQ), sure enough it looks like a collective 17-point overperformance by Dems in GA-14 tonight.
THE FINAL RUNOFF WILL BE ON APRIL 7th.
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🎉 A big congratulations to Keith Givens on his historic win and on FLIPPING Maitland City Council Seat 2! After a distinguished career in the military and as an FBI agent, we know Keith will bring that same dedication and integrity to serving the people of Maitland.
JUST IN: Democrats flip a seat in the New Hampshire state House.
Dem Bobbi Boudman has won today’s special election, NHJournal reports.
(Boudman was the Dem nominee in 2024 & lost by 14%; Trump won here by 9%.)
This is Dems’ third legislative flip so far this year, after Texas and Arkansas.
Congratulations to Shawn Harris, a decorated U.S. Army combat veteran endorsed by VoteVets, on advancing to a runoff in #GA14!
This is real life.
20 percent of all oil and gas goes though the strait of Hormuz
Shawn Harris, a Democrat and retired U.S. Army officer, and Clayton Fuller, a Republican endorsed by President Trump, were the lead vote-getters in a special election in Georgia on Tuesday to replace Marjorie Taylor Greene, the Republican firebrand who left Congress
www.nytimes.com/2026/03/10/u...
La ONU denuncia que Rosario Murillo desvió fondos públicos para financiar la represión en Nicaragua
La copresidenta uso al menos 13 proyectos ficticios para saquear partidas públicas destinadas a asistencia social para financiar grupos paramilitares y vigilar a exiliados
elpais.com/america/2026...
El escritor peruano Alfredo Bryce Echenique ha muerto a los 87 años. Echenique, autor de ‘Un mundo para Julius’ o ‘Reo de nocturnidad’, fue uno de los grandes referentes de la generación post-boom de la narrativa latinoamericana
elpais.com/cultura/2026...
The crazy conspiracy theories used to be confined to QAnon crazies on social networks; now they are spouted by the Speaker of the House Mike Johnson and the White House.
Incredible scenes.
6 Sustainable Banking Options
Sustainable banks put your hard-earned dollars to work to positively impact the environment & society
- Amalgamated Bank
- Aspiration
- Beneficial State Bank
- Climate First Bank
- Forbright Bank
- Clean Energy Credit Union
www.usnews.com/banking/arti...
El mar se calienta en Ecuador y favorece lluvias más fuertes; en Perú se habla de Niño Costero
Ecuador registra un calentamiento superficial del mar de hasta 1 grado centígrado sobre lo normal; en Perú ocurre el mismo fenómeno, pero lo denominan Niño Costero
www.elcomercio.com/actualidad/e...
Ozone Layer on Track For Full Recovery Amid Recent Progress, WMO Says
The ozone layer, Earth’s protective shield against the sun’s ultraviolet radiation, continued to heal in 2024, putting it on track for full recovery by mid-century, the UN said
earth.org/ozone-layer-...
Luz & Silencio: Montañismo & Exploración en las Cordilleras del Mundo, de Gustavo Fierro Carrión.
Recoge fotografías y textos sobre sus viajes por Bután, India, Nepal, China, Mongolia y Rusia en Asia; la Antártida; Argentina y Chile en América del Sur.
www.amazon.com/-/es/Gustavo...
30x30: ¿Cuánto le costará a América Latina y el Caribe alcanzarlo?
BID estima que ALC puede alcanzar la meta de conservar el 30% de las tierras, aguas y mares para 2030 invirtiendo menos del 0,2% del PIB, con estrategias de financiamiento adaptadas.
www.iadb.org/es/blog/natu...
Oil Price Surge Rattles Markets
Stocks fell on fears of the effects of the Iran war on energy prices
As oil prices surged, stocks tumbled around the world on Monday, reflecting global fears of a prolonged Middle East conflict, while fresh Israeli and U.S. strikes pummeled Iran
Dire Strait
Oil wells that end badly?
@pkrugman
Continued closure of the Strait is a shock to world oil supplies bigger than the oil shocks of the 1970s
If this goes on for multiple weeks, oil prices, which retreated slightly off their highs early this morning, could go much higher.
Iran, USAID & Soap Operas
Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
John Oliver discusses the U.S. and Israel’s strikes on Iran, why the Trump Administration has gutted the United States Agency for International Development, and why John is jealous of Stephen A. Smith.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCro...
The most high-impact actions individuals can make to reduce greenhouse gas emissions:
1. having one fewer child
2. living car-free
3. avoiding airplane travel
4. eating a plant-based diet (no meat)
5. green energy (buying, solar panels)
Education and government recommendations miss most.
Three explosive devices found at Mamdani's residence.
Police Commissioner Jessica Tisch said that three improvised explosive devices were found, including one that was found in a vehicle on Sunday. No one was injured in the incident
Being investigated as an act of terrorism inspired by ISIS
Well, some people (Susan Sarandon, Cornel West, Chris Hedges, Jill Stein) said Hillary was worse or equally bad as Trump!
She's right. She just didn't finish the thought:
"...because Donald Trump is so co-opted by Russian kompromat that Putin can do whatever he wants anyway".
#Colombia: con el 90 % de mesas escrutadas, Pacto Histórico (Petro) lidera Senado y Centro Democrático (Uribe/Duque) encabeza Cámara. @ivancepedacastro.bsky.social, el candidato de Petro que lidera las encuestas presidenciales, no tendría mayoría en ninguna cámara
www.eltiempo.com/politica/ele...