DealBook Special: China Means Business
How the nation wrote its own playbook to beat the West at its own game of economic growth.
A Big New Airport Shows China’s Strengths (and Weaknesses)
Built in just five years, Beijing’s new airport will be one of the world’s largest. But it might not have been needed if the military hadn’t claimed most of China’s airspace.
U.S. Climate Report Warns of Damaged Environment and Shrinking Economy
Without major action to rein in global warming, the American economy could lose 10 percent of G.D.P. by 2100, according to a report from 13 federal agencies.
One African Nation Put the Brakes on Chinese Debt. But Not for Long.
Sierra Leone canceled a $300 million airport loan. Then its president changed his tone. Across the continent, Beijing’s money often proves irresistible.
When the L Train Shuts Down, Will the Williamsburg Bridge Come to the Rescue?
Half of the displaced L riders — 110,000 people a day — are expected to turn to this East River crossing to go between Manhattan and Brooklyn.
‘Still or Sparkling?’ How About Just Safe?
Forty percent of all deaths in Pakistan may be caused by contaminated water. Bottled water isn’t a solution.
Natural Gas Storage DashboardâNovember 21 Commentary with the futures market value of natural storage
(Wed, 21 Nov 2018) The futures market value of natural storage remained low throughout the 2018 injection season, contributing to current low inventory levels.
U.S. average gasoline prices this Thanksgiving are higher than the previous three years
(Wed, 21 Nov 2018) Heading into the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, U.S. retail regular-grade gasoline averaged $2.61 per gallon (gal), up 4 cents/gal from the same time last year. This year marks the highest gasoline price for the Monday before the Thanksgiving holiday weekend since 2013.
Natural Gas Storage DashboardâNovember 21 Commentary with a strengthening relationship between natural gas storage activity and near-month natural gas futures prices
(Wed, 21 Nov 2018) EIA dashboard shows a strengthening relationship between natural gas storage activity and near-month natural gas futures prices.
Thanksgiving and Black Friday have unique electricity demand patterns
(Tue, 20 Nov 2018) Hourly electricity usage on Thanksgiving and the following day (Black Friday) tend to have different demand patterns from other weekdays. On a typical weekday in November, electricity usage tends to have two peaks: a morning peak and a slightly higher evening peak. On Thanksgiving, electricity demand tends to be highest late morning, as families cook meals and gather to celebrate the holiday. And because most businesses are closed, overall electricity demand on Thanksgiving Day tends to be lower.