“U.S. Ferry Systems Soaked by Maritime Protectionism” By Colin Grabow, courtesy of the Cato Institute Some of the country’s leading ferry systems are facing an increasingly precarious outlook. In Alaska, questions loom over the state‐run ferry system’s future after the governor and legislature last year endorsed paring back massive subsidies needed to keep it afloat. In Washington state, […]
“Powell Reiterates Commitment to Accommodative Policy As Vaccinations Remain the Key to Recovery” By Marc Dupont, courtesy of the Mercatus Center As the virus-stricken U.S. economy transitions into 2021, many are just beginning to see the light approaching at the end of the tunnel. President Joe Biden was sworn into office on January 20, […]
Courtesy of IASS Potsdam Whether the air that we breathe will be cleaner or dirtier in the future will largely be determined by two key factors: pollutant emissions and climate change. In a new publication, the authors analyze projections of future air quality and compare their various effects on human health, crops, and ecosystems. The […]