Our Cellphones Aren’t Safe
Security flaws threaten our privacy and bank accounts. So why aren’t we fixing them?
In 2016, U.S. energy expenditures per unit GDP were the lowest since at least 1970
(Wed, 26 Dec 2018) U.S. energy expenditures declined for the fifth consecutive year, reaching $1.0 trillion in 2016, a 9% decrease in real terms from 2015. Adjusted for inflation, total energy expenditures in 2016 were the lowest since 2003. Expressed as a percent of gross domestic product (GDP), total energy expenditures were 5.6% in 2016, the lowest since at least 1970.
It Doesn’t Matter if Ecuador Can Afford This Dam. China Still Gets Paid.
A giant dam was supposed to help lift Ecuador out of poverty. Instead, it’s part of a national scandal, and a future tethered to China.
FSIS Highlights Accomplishments in Protecting Public Health
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) today announced key 2018 achievements in protecting public health by ensuring the safety of meat, poultry and processed egg products.
Carbon dioxide emissions from the U.S. power sector have declined 28% since 2005
(Fri, 21 Dec 2018) U.S. electric power sector carbon dioxide emissions (CO2) have declined 28% since 2005 because of slower electricity demand growth and changes in the mix of fuels used to generate electricity. EIA has calculated that CO2 emissions from the electric power sector totaled 1,744 million metric tons (MMmt) in 2017, the lowest level since 1987.
Hydraulically fractured horizontal wells account for most new oil and natural gas wells
(Thu, 20 Dec 2018) In 2016, hydraulically fractured horizontal wells accounted for 69% of all oil and natural gas wells drilled in the United States and 83% of the total linear footage drilled. The combination of horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing has increased the rate of recent U.S. crude oil, lease condensate, and natural gas production.
Renzo Piano Design Will Replace Collapsed Bridge in Genoa
The design by the Genoan-born architect features 43 lamps to honor the 43 victims of the Morandi Bridge collapse last summer.
China’s ‘Belt and Road’ Plan in Pakistan Takes a Military Turn
Under a program China insisted was peaceful, Pakistan is cooperating on distinctly defense-related projects, including a secret plan to build new fighter jets.
EIAâs residential energy survey now includes estimates for more than 20 new end uses
(Tue, 18 Dec 2018) Results from the 2015 Residential Energy Consumption Survey (RECS) introduced estimates of energy consumption for an expanded list of energy end uses. For electricity, the number of end uses estimated has expanded from 4 to 26 by adding estimates for equipment such as dishwashers, clothes washers, clothes dryers, televisions, and lighting.
<div>Maybe It’s Not Taxes That Scare Off Business but Failing Subways</div>
Amazon is coming to New York despite the city’s transit horrors. Other companies may not be so forgiving.