Replaying the 30s in slow motion and other news and views for Wednesday 17 September

• Replaying the 30s in Slow Motion – Paul Krugman writes – “We’re still nowhere like the 30s politically. But you do start to wonder whether self-congratulation over the political handling of Depression 2.0 will eventually look as foolish as the economic optimism of a few years ago.”
• After Reinfeldt, Sweden moves into uncertainty – “Centre-right leader will be missed by his European Union allies.”
• Scots’ support for independence lags on eve of referendum – “On the eve of Scotland’s historic referendum, polls showed support for staying in the United Kingdom just ahead of backing for independence but tens of thousands of citizens were still agonizing over which way to vote on Thursday.”
• Scientists Find ‘Direct Link’ Between Earthquakes And Process Used For Oil And Gas Drilling
• NASA: Hottest August Globally Since Records Began In 1880
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• Thousands of Gazans fleeing to Europe via tunnels, traffickers and boats – ‘It’s better to die at sea than to die of despair and frustration in Gaza,’ says resident of Strip.

• 100 years after the passenger pigeon’s demise, American birds fight to survive