Europe’s green deal was first announced during December, 2019. Targeting carbon emissions and consumption patterns, the plan is local and global. But it will especially disrupt the world’s oil markets. Below you can see that the EU’s dependence on oil…
6 Facts: Bananas, Beer, and a Brexit Barometer
We can look at beer, bananas, and a Brexit Barometer from Bloomberg to assess the Brexit impact that began on January 1, 2021.
Where a Vegan Sausage Won’t Become a Vegan Tube
Vegan names that include “burger” and “sausage” have led to a controversial decision from the European Parliament.
The Fish Fight That Could Sink Brexit
As we approach a Brexit deadline, negotiations for a withdrawal deal could depend on cod, mackerel, and herring.
The Gasoline Taxes That Are Hit by Covid-19
Rarely mentioned, the revenue generated by gasoline taxes in the U.S. and Europe has been affected by the coronavirus pandemic.
How French Fries Are Like French Cheese
Global lockdowns have created supply problems for Belgian French fries and French cheese because households cannot make up for decreased commercial demand.
How Chargers and Railroad Tracks are Similar
If the European Union mandates common charger standardization, consumers might applaud but Apple says there is a hidden downside.
Where Illegal Activities Give the GDP New Highs
Adding together the goods and services we produce in the GDP, statisticians wonder if they should include illegal economic activities.
The Fights That Migrating Fish Fuel
When global warming causes fish migration, the impact involves much more than species survival, nutrition, and ocean temperatures.
The EU Budget Battle
Called a “budget bloodbath,” the European Union (EU) cannot decide where to get the billions of euros it will no longer receive from the U.K.
