Thawing Permafrost Cracking Cities

If you live in a cold climate you’re probably familiar with frost heaves, seasonal shifts in the ground that crack Continue reading →

Americans Economic Anxieties Increase

The US economy is getting better, or at least the data suggest that. More Americans disagree. Unemployment is down. Wages Continue reading →

Aging Baby Boomers Slow US Growth

The US economy is recovering, but not as quickly as expected. The reason may be simple demographics. Baby boomers. A Continue reading →

Methane Growth Shrinks

The good news: The amount of methane (a powerful greenhouse gas) produced in fossil fuel production, is down by 2% Continue reading →

Widespread Financial Insecurity

According to the US Census, 45% of Americans feel financially insecure. A majority are spending more than they make (54%). Continue reading →

Plastics To Outweigh Fish

We’re producing plastic and throwing it away faster than fish can reproduce. Our plastic production continues to grow. Bans on Continue reading →

Banks Buying Gold

Central banks are buying gold. That may not seem like an odd thing considering Fort Knox, but; “If central banks Continue reading →

US Jobs Report September 2016

The good news: The US economy added 156,000 jobs in September and wages rose by $0.06 per hour. The not Continue reading →