While fewer working hours can mean enjoying a shorter day or week at work, the consequences might be unpredictable.…
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.
All We Need To Know About Where Our Energy Comes From and Where It Goes
The Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory’s annual flow chart is the easy way to see all you want to know about U.S. energy use.…
An Update: Law and Odor on North Carolina’s Hog Farms
The massive manure pools created by North Carolina’s hog farms have many problems that have not been solved.…
The Connection Between Recycling and Coronavirus
Facing shrinking revenue from the coronavirus, municipalities need to decide whether to diminish their recycling costs.…
What We Can Learn From a Very Fat Bear
Having observed Alaska’s Fat Bear Week, we can see the tradeoffs created by a proposed copper and gold mine.…
The Surprising Upside of Sustainable Investing
Sustainable investing can generate a larger return but not for the ethical reasons most of us would expect.…
When a Carbon Tax Proposal Is Like Goldilocks
In his new book, climate activist Bjorn Lomborg presents a controversial carbon tax proposal that could remind us of Goldilocks.…
Why We Should Care About Curbside Cardboard Crime
The recycling revenue that municipalities were receiving was shrinking and now, with some mystery surrounding cardboard, it’s getting worse.…
The Hidden Result of Reducing Carbon Emissions
Creating incentives for reducing emissions, we need to recognize how our carbon friendly behavior affects subsequent decisions.…
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.…