PinnedPublished inThe New Climate.Why I Changed My Mind About Nuclear Energy (And You Should Too)We judged nuclear by its worst haircut (1986) — today, reactors are small, nimble, and the waste can be reused.Mar 4A response icon29Mar 4A response icon29
PinnedPublished inThe New Climate.Are Renewables Headlines Telling the Full Story?Renewable Energy claims largely refer to electricity alone. Heavy industry and transport remain the fossil fuel elephants in the room.Nov 11, 2024A response icon22Nov 11, 2024A response icon22
Published inThe New Climate.The Real Cost of AI Prompts — Measured in MegawattsImage generators, chatbots, LLMs — where’s all that power coming from?Jun 4Jun 4
Published inSouthern WindsYour EV May Depend on Gallium, Copper, and China’s Next Move70% of critical minerals for EVs are refined in one country — adding volatility to every new vehicle.Jun 4A response icon1Jun 4A response icon1
Published inThe Creative CollectiveThe Most Important Job in the World Right Now? EngineerMore engineers are stepping into leadership, policy, and AI — and it’s not a coincidence.Jun 2A response icon1Jun 2A response icon1
Texas’ Grid Gave Millions to Bitcoin Miners. Blackouts Hit the Poor InsteadTexas isn’t alone — and Bitcoin miners aren’t the only issue.May 9A response icon1May 9A response icon1
Published inILLUMINATIONYou’re 35,000 Feet Up. Someone Collapses. Do You Bet Your Life on Luck?There’s no ER in the sky. Just a seatbelt, a prayer, and whoever’s in seat 14C.May 7May 7
Published inThe New Climate.We’ve Outsourced Our Food. Now We’re Paying the Price.Outperforming Global Food Systems in a Time of Tariffs, Inflation, and Climate StressApr 30A response icon2Apr 30A response icon2
Published inLong. Sweet. Valuable.How the Vatican ‘Built’ the First Internet: Lessons from the Medieval Church’s Communication EmpireFrom papal decrees to viral chants — the Catholic Church ran history’s most powerful network long before Wi-Fi.Apr 14Apr 14
Published inSouthern BreezeForget the Ice Caps — Climate Change Just Showed Up in Your Bank AccountWildfires, insurance hikes, and food prices are just the start.Apr 12Apr 12
