Dams Down Fish Return

Dam removal, a concept considered bizarre a decade or so ago, has become common. Tens of thousands of dams no Continue reading →

US Healthcare Costs Rise

All hail Obamacare! Well, at least many cheered the Affordable Care Act. It was even upheld by the Supreme Court. Continue reading →

Government Financial Crises Common

We treat the economy as something that moves along steadily with occasional interruptions. Look at the history of economics and Continue reading →

Greece In Only One Of Many

Greece is capturing the attention of a lot of the world’s financial news. Greece, however, is not alone. At least Continue reading →

Puerto Rico Debt Crisis

Puerto Rico has a debt crisis unlike Greece or Detroit. The causes may be similar, government policies that didn’t shift Continue reading →

Hawaiian Wave Power

Technologies for solar and wind power are maturing and stabilizing. Innovations will happen; but, the existing technologies suffice. Tidal and Continue reading →

Western US Heat Records

In addition to drought, five western US states recorded record temperatures for June. July and August are usually the hottest Continue reading →

Internet Fragility

The Internet is one of the most vital, yet least regulated pieces of modern infrastructure. But, unlike aviation (FAA), medicine Continue reading →