American Life Expectancy Drops

For the third year in a row, life expectancy in America didn’t improve. Thanks to suicides and overdoses, as well Continue reading →

Solar Thermal Energy Storage

Solar energy is popular, particularly thanks to photoelectric panels that absorb photons (light) and release electrons (electricity.) That’s good news Continue reading →

Worrisome Financial Trends

It isn’t one big news story, yet; and it may never be, but… Several stories are combining to worry some Continue reading →

UK Renewables Beat Fossil Fuels

It’s finally happened. Renewable energy sources now exceed fossil fuel energy in the UK, or at least the potential is Continue reading →

PNTP Fourth Anniversary – The Hits

Surprise! Today’s the 4th anniversary for PretendingNotToPanic.com, the blog. News for people who are eager and anxious about the future. Continue reading →

More Jobs Than Applicants

Job growth recovery continues its climb that started in the depths of the Great Recession. The number of jobs available Continue reading →

Richest Get 20 Percent Richer

The world’s billionaires increased their wealth by 20% in 2017. Congratulations. The world’s GDP growth is more like 4%. It’s Continue reading →

Not Enough Soil

We’re running out of soil as we’re adding more people. Erosion is natural, but modern farming methods and climate change Continue reading →