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August 10, 2023
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August 10, 2023
Should We Recharge or Refill?

Knowing that every decision has a cost, we can compare the tradeoffs between a refill or a recharge when we consider an EV.

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July 24, 2023
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July 24, 2023
The Hidden Costs of a Heat Wave

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July 19, 2023
economic news roundup and water shortages
July 19, 2023
When a Small Leak Is a Big Problem

Made worse by leaky pipes, European water shortages could become a bigger problem that requires short showers.

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July 16, 2023
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July 16, 2023
Why Zoe Is the Name of a Heat Wave

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July 12, 2023
Weekly Economic News Roundup and geology
July 12, 2023
The Tradeoff Between Geology and Economics

If we are indeed in a new epoch, it will reflect the geologic tradeoffs between economic growth and natural phenomena.

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June 19, 2023
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June 19, 2023
How International Cooperation Is Preventing a Catastrophe

An example of the tragedy of the commons, an abandoned oil storage tanker anchored near Yemen could become a catastrophe.

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June 16, 2023
Weekly Economic News Roundup and oil facts
June 16, 2023
When Our Oil Use Will Change

Moving from the supply side to demand, our estimate of when we can reach peak oil has recently changed.

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June 9, 2023
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June 9, 2023
What We Learned From New York’s Air Pollution

The economic impact of air pollution takes us to some predictable territory and also to some surprise results.

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June 1, 2023
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June 1, 2023
Why Saudi Arabia Grows Alfalfa in Arizona

A partnership that affects the Arizona water supply, Saudi Arabia and Arizona shareshared desert farming ytechniques.

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May 30, 2023
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May 30, 2023
The Unequal Impact of Climate Change on Women

Looking at the global warming impact, we would see how and why weather events exacerbate gender and age inequality.

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May 12, 2023
Weekly Economic News Roundup and relocating communities
May 12, 2023
Why Swiss Villagers and Panamanian Islanders Have the Same Worry

While a collapsing mountain appears to affect just nearby people, it really is about the universal dilemma of relocating communities.

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May 9, 2023
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May 9, 2023
What We Can Learn From a Banana

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