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Natural Resource Trends Coming in 2023
Developing sustainable energy sources is one of the most critical issues facing policymakers and political leaders as they try to address climate change. Various factors are making headlines, such as the lack of natural gas supplies, the fracking controversy, and...
The Cryptofication of Banks
With cryptocurrency taking the world by storm, it is little surprise to hear that financial institutions such as banks are beginning to respond to this trend. In other words, the cryptofication of banks is officially in full swing. American Banker surveyed one hundred...
Medical Technology and Immortality
We’ve all seen how quickly technology can change industrial, economic, and social landscapes. Even in our lifetime, many of us have witnessed dramatic changes. These changes are exponential, courtesy of the extended lifespans that come with medical innovations. Some...
The Public World of Global Commodity Trading
Companies that specialize in trading, buying, and selling different assets are known as commodity trading firms. In other words, these companies focus on physical inventory and its potential value. Global commodity trading takes this concept to a whole new level,...
Smart Energy Grids Explained
A smart energy grid is a two-way electrical framework that relies on Big Data Analytics and IoT technologies to enable smart metering of electricity. The advantages of smart grids include a more efficient method of electricity transmission, a quicker containment and...
What is the Future of Natural Gas?
Though the general state of the energy industry is in constant flux, from changing oil prices to the rise of more affordable renewable energy, natural gas has been long thought of as a viable option to improve decarbonization. As such, it is likely that it is not...
What is Spot Electricity Trading and How does the Market Work?
The electricity market is a system that allows purchases through bids to buy; offers to sell; and short-term trades, often in the form of financial or obligation swaps. Offers and bids use the principle of supply and demand to set the pricing. Long-term trades are...
What’s Next for Renewable Energy? Determining Proper Storage Solutions
More and more companies and individuals are turning to renewable energy to power their operations as opposed to costly and environmental harming fossil fuels. While the use of renewable energy is exciting and something to be heralded, it doesn’t come without its...
Why is Free Trade Important?
In March, President Donald Trump released plans to impose tariffs of 25 percent on foreign steel and 10 percent on aluminum. He also later placed $50 billion of tariffs on China. In doing so, the United States declared a trade war against China. Global stock markets...
The Need for Sustainable Natural Resource Management
Currently, the Earth is facing a natural resources crisis. Natural resources are being used at a rate faster than the Earth can replenish them. The use of natural resources is essential to human life, which means there needs to be a way to ensure that these natural...