Belcher Automotive
Largo, FL:
The purest supply-side economics experiment to date is finally over. And it was an unmitigated failure.
A diverse coalition of Republicans and Democrats in the Kansas state legislature voted on Tuesday to roll back Governor Sam Brownback’s sweeping 2012 tax cuts, overriding his veto. After five disastrous years, Brownback’s historically ambitious plan to make real every Norquistian’s sweetest fantasy has been beaten back to the regressive hell from whence it came.In 2011, Brownback assumed office wi...
How Just 5 Copper Mines Determine Global Supply
With production down, miners are having to search farther and dig deeper to access copper.
How exploration will fix its broken economics
As the downturn has lingered, companies have gotten leaner. How can exploration continue in this climate?
Why locations ran out of fuel
I have seen some social media posts questioning the decisions and conditions associated with the fuel supply shortage that has resulted from the shutting down of Colonial Pipeline. I have spent the majority of my career trying to explain to elected officials and the media how the fuel market works,
The Big Unknowns for World’s Balancing Act of Supply and Demand
Prices are up, and so is production. But a new report from BP raises important questions as to how the biggest producers will respond to shifting dynamics.
Big Oil May Finally Get to Drill in the Arctic, But Is It Worth It?
Far above the Arctic Circle, one of the longest-running controversies in U.S. oil drilling is about to reignite.
Big Oil is finally talking about scope 3 emissions. What the heck is scope 3?
For a long time oil and gas companies essentially said, “We just make this stuff, we don’t burn it!” Now, that’s changing.
Why electric cars are only as clean as their power supply
Experts argue whether electric cars are worse for the environment than gas guzzlers once the manufacturing process and batteries are taken into account
How Are Supply Chain Issues Impacting Renewables?
There’s a growing interest in green energy and associated technologies. Individuals, companies and government leaders are starting to realize that investing in renewables makes sense currently and in the future. However, supply chain challenges could stifle adoption rates.
Why a greener supply chain won't require big price hikes
Achieving net-zero carbon emissions throughout the supply chain only has a marginal impact on product costs and end-consumer prices.
Microgrid Power Supply Studies: Siemens Guide for Microgrid Developers
A new report from Microgrid Knowledge and Siemens looks at the importance of microgrid power supply studies that provide project-specific answers.
What is fusion energy, and what will it take for it to go mainstream?
Fusion experiments are expensive and technologically challenging – but they are helping to advance science, knowledge and international cooperation.
Can Economics Guide the Energy Transition?
Is conventional, free-market economic theory really up to the task of energy transition and combating climate change?
What Does Dark Energy Mean for the Fate of the Universe?
A mysterious dark energy dating back to the dawn of the universe could be poised to rip it apart.
Electricity Supply: What it means for Security, Development, and Geopolitics
The nexus of electricity, development, and security is significant, yet its nuances are too often overlooked. This half-day event brings together development...
Why Grant Makers Should Help Nonprofits Collaborate and Experiment
An association of philanthropists who work with few or no staff members shares grant makers’ views on how to encourage grantees to collaborate and take risks.
The Formula for Energy Supply Management
When customers ask for our help in analyzing their energy bill, we start by building a fundamental understanding of the influencing factors.
A piece of tape to save energy? Hivos' small experiment.
The concept of nudge is the ultimate ‘acts not ads‘. Not telling what people should do, but using behavioral economics, choice architecture and small interventions to change people’s behavior. That’s why I love Hivos and Boondoggle’s new experiment: can a piece of tape help to save energy? Can a piece of tape help to nudge …
Rising demand, stagnant supply: Burning questions for Irish electricity network
Weather, international tensions and gas supply problems combine to increase risk in grid
Are We Finally Getting It?
Building a low carbon economy is technologically and economically feasibly. We now need a mental shift to make it happen.
How blockchain energy consumption affects supply chains
Blockchain energy consumption is affecting supply chains as a result of the number of computations required to execute a process and the time it takes to complete a transaction, but adopting the technology to improve transparency and auditability could still be worth it, according to experts.
