A few weeks ago, I set out to understand the breadth of scientific research conducted by the Environmental Protection Agency’s nearly defunct Office of Research and Development. For more than a half-century, this prestigious scientific arm of the federal government did groundbreaking work aimed at saving American lives. About 125 scientists had recently been told…
European airlines will fail if the price of jet fuel remains elevated over the summer, the CEO of budget airline Ryanair warned. Speaking to CNBC on Thursday, CEO Michael O’Leary said that his airline was protected because it had hedged 80% of its fuel but predicted “real failures” for other airlines if the price of…
It’s a weird moment for electric vehicles in the United States. Sales have slumped since the Trump administration ended the $7,500 tax credit, and car manufacturers are canceling models. And while it’s likely that the recent surge in gas prices will push more people to E.V.s, it probably won’t happen fast. But if there’s a…
