A Utilitarian Approach to the Utilities Sector Written By: Mark Bershatsky 2007-04-04 09:21:37 With apologies to John Stuart Mill, the utilitarian approach could very well be the best approach for the utilities sector to approach their strategy. No pun intended, either...
American Pie Written By: Eben Esterhuizen 2007-09-18 17:11:28 Is it fair that America, with 4% of the world’s population, uses 25% of global energy? As a South African, I don’t think so. I am excited about the prospect of economic growth in my home country, but I sometimes wonder where the energy will come from if America keeps unfairly extracting energy at the expense of everyone else.
An Introduction to the Alternative Energy Conversation Written By: Mark Bershatsky 2007-02-05 15:03:14 Greenhouse gas emissions. Strong ties to Middle Eastern oil barons. A finite supply. Price volatility. Sure, we have all heard the different repercussions that our "addiction to oil" is causing us Americans, and the magnitude of these concerns seems to get worse every day.
Are China's Environmental Policies Just Lip Service? Written By: Mark Bershatsky 2007-09-30 18:34:58 a burgeoning economy and fending off pressures of global warming has, is, and will continue to be an interesting challenge for the Chinese government. China is a ratified member of the Kyoto Protocol (has been since 2002), yet is now the world's top emitter of greenhouse gases. Just three years ago, China had emitted approximately 54% of the greenhouse gases of the United States. Even though the United States is still easily the largest emitter of greenhouse gases per capita, this is a testament to China's growth. But what can we say about China's commitment to combat global warming?
