Tag: Policy
Mt. Washington Cog Railway Goes Electric!
“The Second Greatest Show on Earth!” That’s what showman PT Barnum proclaimed in 1869 as he stepped down off the world’s first mountain-climbing railroad and marveled at the view from Mount Washington’s rocky summit. First put into service in 1869, the Mount Washington Cog Railway has offered decades of tourists … [continued]
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U.S. EIA Forecasts Lower Oil Price in 2025 Amid Significant Market Uncertainties
We forecast benchmark Brent crude oil prices will fall from an average of $81 per barrel (b) in 2024 to $74/b in 2025 and $66/b in 2026, as strong global growth in production of petroleum and other liquids and slower demand growth put downward pressure on prices and help offset heightened geopolitical risks and … [continued]
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Electric Airplanes for Underdeveloped Countries
Electric airplanes are often expected to be the fun, exciting new era of the EV market. However, we’re yet to see many practical, commercially competitive applications of electric flight. But one might be popping out thanks to the Liaoning General Aviation Academy. China has certified the Liaoning General Aviation Academy … [continued]
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The Climate Fight Is Now The Idiocracy Fight
We’re not supposed to say it. We’re supposed to have nuanced, sophisticated views that respect everyone as intelligent, brilliant human beings — some of whom just need a little bit of support. But the fact is: humans are by and large stupid. We are a species full of misinformation, challenged … [continued]
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Financial Watchdog: Markets Could Soon Freak Out From Climate Catastrophes
The Financial Stability Board (FSB) has warned in a new report that financial markets could be disrupted by climate change and associated catastrophes in a number of ways. From costs rising slowly but significantly over time to sudden unexpected shocks having huge ripple effects, climate change is going to be … [continued]
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China Curbed Oligarchs, Made Education & Housing Cheaper for 90% — Meanwhile, In USA…
I have a habit of picking up books on China, as it’s the biggest country in the world that doesn’t tell everyone everything it’s doing all the time, unlike my southern neighbor, the United States. I’ve read books by Chinese authors, global diplomats, historians, and youth influencers about the country. … [continued]
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“Zuckerberg Poisons the World — Selling Digital Opioid”
Social media often seems minor and harmless, just an app or two on the side for entertainment and learning. Originally, it was supposed to be a wonderful thing that brought the world together. World peace was finally at our fingertips, or at least fun cat videos. Unfortunately, we have learned … [continued]
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Sheep To Defend US Solar Industry With Agrivoltaic Projects
The solar grazing phenomenon is taking off like a rocket as more developers incorporate agrivoltaic design into solar arrays on farmland.
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How Many Sales Will Tesla Have in 2025?
Okay, the story has been repeated enough: Tesla was supposed to be achieving 50% growth per year through 2030, yet sales actually declined year over year in 2024. Some Tesla fans want us to be positive about that, but even beyond the fact that sales didn’t match the longer-term forecast … [continued]
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Fact or Fake? Readers can test their Great Lakes knowledge with excerpts from this new book
Great Lakes Fact or Fake? is a new book by Dave Dempsey. Below are adapted excerpts from the book, which bring readers along while he answers 41 myths about the Great Lakes.
Drinking Sewage
FACT or FAKE?