Before anyone heard of sustainability, decades ago, a popular band helped to make EVs a part of Norway’s culture.
Some (sort of) Good Climate News
In the eia’s (U.S. Energy Administration) “Annual Energy Outlook 2022,” their world energy outlook has improved slightly.
Why Dads Refuse to Take Paternity Leave
Although new U.S. legislation, if passed, includes paid paternity leave, researchers say that much more is necessary for new dads to do it.
Should We Be More Like Scandinavia?
Looking at Scandinavian taxes, we can see the tradeoffs that government provided healthcare, university tuition, parental leave, and elder care require.
One Way That Norway Is Different from Nigeria
Diplomatic immunity can give us an indication of corruption in a country by looking at whether consular officials pay parking tickets.
When You Don’t Want To Know Your Neighbor’s Income
Looking at Norway, a large bank, and the University of California, we see that transparency can make us care more about income inequality.
How Certain Central Bankers Became More Friendly
When you look at Norway’s new banknotes and their (hilarious) video describing the journey of a cod from the sea to a wallet, you can see that central bankers have become more interesting.
Should Norway Pull the (Electric Vehicle) Plug?
Norway is debating the “Tesla tax.” Targeting all heavy electric cars, the tax increase for some Tesla models could be massive: Even more broadly though, Norway is deciding when and if to diminish electric vehicle (EV) subsidies. Irresistible Incentives Norway…
What Gorgeous Money Looks Like
Although paper currency is just one part of a money supply, a special design like Norway’s new kroner notes conveys an inspirational message.
There Is No Such Thing as a Free Charge
Electric vehicle subsidies change a slew of incentives that range from car purchases to commuting and parking decisions.
