On December 3rd, Venezuelans will be voting in a ‘consultive referendum’ on how the government should press its claim on the Essequibo territory.
Month: November 2023
Between Climate Idealism And Realism
The world does not lack the ability to fight climate change. We lack a willingness to accept that every climate technology and energy transition strategy has tradeoffs.
OPEC+ Switches From ‘Saudi Lollipop’ To A Group Fudge Of Voluntary Output Cuts
A skeptical crude oil market was seeking another ‘Saudi Lollipop’ but got treated to an unedifying OPEC+ fudge instead as the group offered 2.2 mbpd in voluntary cuts.
Why ‘Healthspan’ May Be More Important Than Lifespan
In 2014, then-57-year-old bioethicist Dr. Ezekiel Emanuel wrote an infamous essay titled, “Why I Hope to Die at 75” for The Atlantic. His argument boiled down to this: it’s not…
Cold weather pet safety tips
With the winter season upon us, it is important to remember that our furry friends can also get cold. If it’s too cold for you, then it’s too cold for…
New Hampshire seeks IRA grant to help low-income residents tap the benefits of solar
New Hampshire’s Department of Energy has requested a $70 million federal grant to expand community solar programs for low-income residents, an infusion of funds that supporters said could lower energy…
Commentary: Two years in, bipartisan infrastructure law is driving electric vehicle growth
The following commentary was written by Alli Gold Roberts, state policy director, and Zach Friedman, federal policy director, at Ceres. See our commentary guidelines for more information. We are at…
THCB Gang Special: Episode 138, Thursday 30 November 2023 with Jen Goldsack
On #THCBGang today we have a special solo episode with Olympic rower for 2 countries and Digital Medicine Society CEO Jennifer Goldsack, (@GoldsackJen) joining Matthew Holt (@boltyboy). It’s at at…
U.S. Suicide Rates Reached an All-Time High in 2022
Suicide rates in the U.S. reached an all-time high in 2022, continuing a surge that began in 2021, according to new provisional data from the Centers for Disease Control and…
Newport Mansion Owner Sues Federal Government Over Wind Farm It Says Will Block Ocean Views
Two Rhode Island preservation groups have filed lawsuits against the federal government claiming it conducted “sham regulatory reviews” when granting the permits of two offshore wind farm projects they say…