23-08-2026 13:00 via theguardian.com

Stores are selling Halloween stuff in August. Time has lost all meaning | Dave Schilling

Capitalism and the climate crisis are conspiring to destroy the concept of seasons. I’ll take solace in my pumpkin spiceHappy spooky season, everyone! Get those jack-o’-lanterns out, because Halloween is just around the corner!Just kidding, no, it’s not. Continue reading...
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