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The British steel industry’s final days devolve into a cynical game of blamestorming.

Apr 23 •

Brightline in the Sand

California’s high-speed rail odyssey, and the incentives that make all the difference.

Apr 3 •

In an effort to save US automakers, will Trump put them in a chokehold?

Mar 30 •

The Magician’s Trick

California blames wildfires on Big Oil. The real culpability lies in Sacramento.

Mar 19 •

Trump prepares to loosen Sacramento’s death grip on the national transportation sector.

Feb 26 •

A competitor to the Panama Canal might finally get built in Mexico.

Feb 18 •

The US Is Not Broke

A contrarian call on America’s fiscal outlook.

Feb 13 •

No outcome is too meaningless for the sacrifices demanded in the name of climate change.

Jan 27 •

Irreconcilable Differences

The power needs of AI are incompatible with existing grids.

Nov 20, 2024 •

On the reputational collapse of a critically important institution.

Oct 16, 2024 •

A Little Sprucing

Pennies don’t hold up dollars for very long.

Oct 9, 2024 •

Leaving Las Vegas

Quantifying the cost of adapting to a changing climate.

Aug 26, 2024 •

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