by Daniel Brouse New York State has enacted the Climate Change Superfund Act, a pioneering law that mandates large fossil fuel companies to contribute financially toward mitigating climate change impacts. Signed by Governor Kathy Hochul, this legislation requires major oil, gas, and coal companies to pay a total of $75 billion over 25 years, equating […]
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Climate Change Superfund Act
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Heaven, the Soul, and the Meaning of Life
by Daniel Brouse The questions “How do I get to go to heaven?” and “What is a soul?” have intrigued humans for millennia. These concepts touch on the deepest aspects of human existence, offering not only spiritual and philosophical contemplation but also a search for purpose in the cosmos. Our understanding of these concepts has […]
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The Golden Rule of Sustainability: Applying Game Theory to the Climate Crisis
Hypothesis: Q: Do unto others, as you would have them do unto you. Or, what? A: Or, the elimination of all players is possible. PROOF Introduction A proof of The Golden Rule. The Golden Rule can be applied to economics similarly to Nash’s Equilibrium (or Le Chatelier’s Principle in chemistry): “The best responses of all […]
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The Hidden Price of Progress: Unraveling the Economic, Environmental, and Human Costs of Climate Change
by Daniel Brouse November 29, 2024 / Black Friday The exact cost of climate change is challenging to calculate due to the sheer complexity of the issue and the myriad variables that are difficult to quantify. However, specific climate-related events provide tangible examples of its economic and societal impacts. Climate Disasters For instance, the 2019 […]
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The Cost of Climate Change: Rising Homeowners Insurance Rates
The average annual homeowners insurance premium for a $300,000 house varies widely by state, driven by factors like natural disaster risks, repair costs, and location-specific risks. For example, in states with frequent hurricanes, like Florida, the average premium is exceptionally high, around $10,996. In contrast, Idaho has a more affordable rate, at around $1,636, while […]
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Inflation and the Fallacy of Price Gouging and Corporate Greed
Question: Can you actually prove there was “no widespread corporate price gouging”? I’m having trouble wrapping my head around like, Kellogg’s, grocery prices quadrupling in some cases. Overview There wasn’t widespread corporate price gouging, which is illegal and has been prosecuted in isolated cases, mainly among small companies. Price rises primarily stemmed from supply and […]
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Economic Outlook 2025 – 2035
During the first Trump administration, tax cuts initially accelerated economic growth but led to increased federal deficit spending, which soon drove up borrowing costs and ultimately slowed the economy. While many attributed the initial supply chain issues and inflationary pressures primarily to the COVID-19 pandemic, the first inflationary event was actually sparked by climate change—the […]
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Climate Change Update: Climate Change Rate of Acceleration
by Daniel Brouse October 30, 2024 A recent study has verified our thesis on accelerating climate change, aligning closely with the extreme conditions now affecting our area. In 2023, nearly half (48%) of the Earth’s land area experienced at least one month of extreme drought, a sharp increase from the 1980s’ average of just 15%. […]
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Climate Update: Trees and the Carbon Cycle
by Daniel Brouse October 29, 2024 I’ve been seeing many well-meaning but misinformed memes about trees and carbon. Last year, for the first time in modern history, trees did not reduce atmospheric carbon levels, and the soil carbon sink has entered a positive feedback loop, reversing the natural carbon cycle. This doesn’t mean we shouldn’t […]
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Climate Change Update: Drought Conditions and Atmospheric Rivers in Philadelphia
By Daniel Brouse October 27, 2024 The Philadelphia area is currently experiencing a severe drought, which is exacerbating the region’s vulnerability to extreme weather events. Recently, the area has also seen a significant increase in the intensity and frequency of severe rainstorms. This pattern of extended drought followed by intense rainfall events can be particularly […]
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