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drought

Do Water Wars Loom in Our Future as Western Drought Worsens?

We've fought wars over oil. How much worse does the megadrought have to get before blows are exchanged over water?
An Apache Longbow helicopter

August 28: Future Threats You Should Prepare for Now

As bad as hurricanes and forest fires are, there are plenty of far more serious potential disaster to prep for.
Barbershop offering haircuts for 10 cents.

Five Inflation Lessons we can Learn from Inflation the 1970s

The U.S. suffered through a decade of rising inflation and stagflation more than 40 years ago. What can we learn from those bad times?
Destruction in Gaza

More Thoughts on the Israeli War, Two Weeks In

Is it possible that the war in Gaza that threatens to embroil much of the Middle East was started by a miscalculation?
Cooking arapas in Venezuela. Photo by Víctor Jesús Carrasco on Unsplash.

How Venezuela Turned Back to Capitalism when Socialism Failed

If you were paying attention over the last few years, you got to witness the collapse of Venezuela as it experienced the failed promises of socialism. Now capitalism may save it.
A contagious patient. Photo by Mufid Majnun on Unsplash.

Should you Worry About Bird Flu?

The bird flu is back in the news, but what are the odds it will it become the next global pandemic? Should you prep for this?
A bunch of old nuts and bolts

Why there are More Supply Chain Problem in our Future

Whether we see economic warfare or a shooting war with China, you should prepare for it to generate supply chain problems.
Fighter aircraft

Inflation, War, COVID-19, and Other Dangers Lie Ahead

Our hopes of getting back to the pre-COVID normal seem pretty dismal, but there have always been reasons to prepare.
Danner Boots

Prep for your Feet — Good Footwear is Critical for Preppers

I like to think of footwear a shelter for my feet. My boots should keep my feet warm, dry and protected, just like my house.
Becker knives

Prepper Diary January 3: Sharp Knives are a Must; Cutlery for...

Knives are one of mankind's earliest tools and are still useful toda. They belong in every prepper's kit. Just make sure yours is sharp.