China Calls for Tighter Security After Workers Are Killed in Pakistan
Two Chinese nationals were killed and another was injured after a convoy was attacked in Karachi on Sunday. A separatist group claimed responsibility.
Hurricane Helene Ravaged North Carolina’s Roads, With No Timeline for Repairs
Repairing the roads in the region near the North Carolina-Tennessee border could take months. Some residents worry about the impact on the local economy.
Saudi Arabia Country Analysis Brief
(Fri, 04 Oct 2024) Saudi Arabia is a top crude oil producer and exporter and a key member of the OPEC+ agreement. In addition, Saudi Arabia has numerous development projects to help meet domestic electricity demand that increase nonassociated natural gas production, natural gas-fired power generation, and renewable energy sources. These projects support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 and related initiatives to shift domestic generation capacity toward mainly natural gas and renewables.
A Recipe for a Striving America
The question is not whether to do industrial policy, but how.
Unable to Penetrate Systems, Hackers Spread Lies About Vulnerabilities
When France fended off cyberattacks during the Olympics, hackers circulated false claims about their attacks, a tactic the United States could face during the election.
Why Restoring Power After Helene Is Complicated
Damage went beyond downed power lines. Hundreds of substations went out after the storm. Getting them back online is difficult.
What ‘The Power Broker’ Gets Wrong About Robert Moses and Ambition
We need to recapture faith in government to be a great builder again.
Britain Is Quitting Coal. The World Is Watching.
Few in Britain will mourn the passing of coal, but it’s hard not to feel a little nervous about what, at its heart, is an experiment, one fraught with danger.
Natural Gas Annual
(Mon, 30 Sep 2024) U.S. dry natural gas production increased year over year in 2023 for the third consecutive year, according to the 2023 <em>Natural Gas Annual</em>. Dry natural gas production was the highest for any year on record, dating back to 1930. Natural gas consumption also increased year over year in 2023.
N.Y.C. Tap Water May Taste Different During Upcoming Tunnel Shutdown
The city has famously delicious drinking water. Forced repairs to the Delaware Aqueduct may lessen its quality.