Soup Company in Hot Water
Campbell Soup is being sued by the Department of Justice and two environmental groups. The suit alleges that the company’s manufacturing plant in Napoleon, Ohio has been discharging contaminated wastewater…
Jacksonville, FL to receive over $147 million in funding from the Department of Transportation
Jacksonville, Florida, has long been recognized for its vibrant community, stunning natural landscapes, and commitment to sustainable urban development. In a significant stride towards enhancing the city's appeal and economic…
Quiet, Please…or Pay the Fine!
New York City is planning to install several “noise cameras” in Manhattan in an effort to enforce anti-noise ordinances. The cameras will be mounted along city streets and will be…
The Externalities Effect of Child Firearm Fatalities in the States
A study published on July 8th, 2022 by the Kaiser Family Foundation (KFF) analyzed how gun fatalities among children and teens in the country compared to eleven other similar countries, and reported…
The Band Plays On
DC street band, Spread Love, plays regularly on the corner of 15th St. and New York Ave, situated nicely in the heart of DC’s tourist district, near Lafayette Square and the…
To the Moon and Back
Photo by SpaceX on Unsplash Two companies, Lunar Outpost and AstroForge, just received a combined $25 million to develop technologies for off-Earth mining. Lunar Outpost is developing lunar rovers to retrieve minerals from…
Murano Glass vs Expensive Gas
Photo By: kaijaalioglu from Pixabay.com In the face of rising natural gas prices, many of Murano, Italy’s world-famous glass artists are shutting down their furnaces. Artisans on the small island…
COVID-19 vs. Externalities – How does your choice affect me?
“To wear a mask or not to wear a mask?”“To get the COVID-19 vaccine or not to get the COVID-19 vaccine?” These questions are politically charged in our society during…
Why the Markets Need a Strong Government Hand
Sahara Desert The late Milton Friedman once quipped that if the federal government were put in charge of the Sahara Desert, there would be a shortage of sand within five…
Why Some Texans’ Electricity Bills Went Through the Roof
A couple of weeks ago, Texas’ power grid failed after a historic snowstorm and cold snap overwhelmed the state. As millions struggled without electricity or heat, those who had power…