MONDAY, JUNE 10, 2024
Economy
Americans Really, Really Hate Inflation—and That’s a Big Problem for the Fed
Inflation remains above the Federal Reserve's 2% target, sparking debates among economists about whether a higher target could provide more flexibility, though Americans' strong aversion to inflation complicates the issue.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024
Green-energy
A NATURAL-GAS BILLIONAIRE BETS ON CLEANER FOSSIL FUEL
Danny Rice, CEO of NET Power, is investing in a novel technology that aims to produce electricity from natural gas while eliminating almost all CO2 emissions, positioning it as a cleaner alternative to traditional gas power plants.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024
Green-energy
A NEW WAY TO MAKE GREEN STEEL
Colorado-based startup Electra, backed by Amazon and steel producer Nucor, has developed a process to produce iron plates for steelmaking at significantly lower temperatures without using fossil fuels, which could revolutionize the $1 trillion steel industry by drastically reducing its carbon footprint.
THURSDAY, JUNE 13, 2024
Technology
Stressing Over Your Next Home Renovation Project? Let AI Handle It.
An increasing number of AI apps are revolutionizing home design and construction, offering tools for visualization, coordination with builders, and cost estimation, thus simplifying the traditionally complex and costly process of home renovations.