Will Floods Wake Americans

Flooding is becoming more common. Debates about climate change are moot when neighborhoods are stacking sand bags. Only a few Continue reading →

Ignoring Water In A Drought

We accept the occasional brownout or power outage, but water is always expected to flow from the faucet even in Continue reading →

The Big Beasts Are Back

Large carnivores were a threat in medieval Europe. Humans chased them out, or killed them. They’re coming back, which is Continue reading →

Moon Power Goes Online Underwater

Okay, really it is tidal power, but the tides are driven by the moon. Tides are more reliable than sunshine Continue reading →

New American Dream Poll Results

Americans want freedom. Well, at least that hasn’t changed since 1776. Unfortunately, freedom is seen as tied to money and Continue reading →

The 1 Percent Of The 1 Percent

Wealth concentration is rising, but most of the 1% are only experiencing comfortable and modest growth. The data says otherwise Continue reading →

US Entrepreneurship Retreats

America, the land of opportunity, and relatively speaking, it still is. But, the number of new businesses has been falling Continue reading →

Innovative Balloon For Power

Aid to disaster zones is more efficient when it has electricity for equipment, lighting, and communications. Diesel generators work, but Continue reading →