Creating incentives for reducing emissions, we need to recognize how our carbon friendly behavior affects subsequent decisions.…
Environment
Environmental economics looks at the positive and negative impact of growth. Especially focusing on marginal analysis and externalities, econlife looks at our current impact on the environment and our use of natural resources in the US and beyond.
Why Water Is a Worry
Looking at Cape Town, South Africa and 12 U.S. cities we can see why the basic water tradeoff involves a choice between conservation and affordability.…
Where to Find an Electric Vehicle’s Emissions
If you care about the emissions created by an electric vehicle, the next step is to think of your zip code and the grid mix in your state.…
Why Plastic Bag Bans Could Backfire
While the wisdom of plastic bag bans have always been debatable, now with the coronavirus pandemic, there is another reason to reverse them.…
Two Ways to Look at U.S. Energy Flows
To see where energy comes from and where it goes, we can look at a chart with U.S. energy flows or the alternative energy that is described by xkcd.…
The Economic Indicator That Coronavirus Can Create
Coronavirus can create an economic indicator that tells us whether manufacturing activity has increased or decreased in China.…
Why We Want Tubeless Toilet Paper
When the makers of toilet paper, sneakers, and clothing use less-waste design, they wind up creatively combining resources.…
When Communal Mugs Are Like Gym Memberships
When companies replace single use cups with mugs and glasses, the employee response has been somewhat like our use of gym memberships.…
The Problem With Plastic Bag Bans
Because Chicago first had a single use plastic bag ban and then replaced it with a single use plastic bag fee, researchers can compare the impact.…
Where a Traffic Light Could Cut Noise Pollution
To diminish the city’s noise pollution, Mumbai is experimenting with traffic lights that last longer when drivers honk too much.…