Foreign Demand May Jeopardize Uranium Supply for U.S. Utilities

We discussed with Jeff Combs, the Ux Consulting president, from which countries future uranium supplies may come, and who is going after those supplies more aggressively. He warns about the risks and rewards of Kazakhstan and Mongolia, looks to Africa for supplies, and talks about Russia’s expansion.

Dow Drops More Due to Politics in Bolivia than Illegal Immigration Protests

The day of the so-called Massive Boycott, Protests and Marches on Illegal Immigration did little if anything to impress financial markets. In fact the stock market did not even budge and only moved at the end of the day on other World Financial News and Events

Airline Economics: Consumer Buying Behavior and Ticket Price Increases

As fuel costs mount many airlines are forced to raise ticket prices. Currently airlines are indeed enjoying a robust economy and filled seats with business and consumer travelers, but they are also forced to raise ticket prices and there is a fine line that will cull the current 80%

Economics of the Travel Industry and High Fuel Prices

Many have not considered fully the costs on our over all economy on high fuel prices? One obvious sector is the travel industry as automobiles, airlines and such are deeply impacted and costs go way up whether you are a family going on vacation or deciding to travel to see relatives via an airliner.

Will China's New Five-Year Plan Force U.S. Utilities to Ration Your Electricity?

Taking your electrical needs for granted? A new five-year plan announced by the Chinese government may put the reliability of your electrical supply at risk. China may snap up all the available uranium over the next few years. U.S. utilities depend upon uranium to power their nuclear reactors, which provide 20% of your electricity.

How Europe and America Contribute to the Nightmare of Africa

A brief article explaining how the EU and the US are not always as charitable as it would seem in regards to the farmers of Africa.

Impact of NAFTA on Canada: Introduction and Basis of Research

Introduction to the economics section of a research study on NAFTA's impact on Canadians. It has been followed by analysis of GDP, savings, unemployment, as well as posts analyzing and commenting the findings.

An Overview of Wind Farms

With energy issues becoming a daily subject in the news, wind energy is gaining notoriety. Here is an overview of wind farms and their potential.

Saving Money on Gas – The Scoop on Products and Services

As gas prices skyrocket and are forecasted to continue doing so, saving money on your fuels costs is becoming very important. Here is what you really need to save a few bucks.

Risks Associated With Nuclear Power Plants

Start a discussion group on nuclear power and it will grow heated very quickly. No pun intended. Objectively, there are a few definitive risks associated with such plants.

Synchronizing North American Holidays

North American Holidays, so that we are all on the same page? If they celebrate ours, we will celebrate theirs and we may have to adjust ours by a week or two to make them all jive but it would be a good idea and a way to add holidays. Why do you ask?

No Shortage Of Energy, Just Technology - 1975 Editorial

Gasoline continues its relentless march to $1 per gallon and still Congress ducks the issue in hope the President, by himself, will make the unpopular decisions necessary to solve the energy crisis.

Reusing Carrier Bags Helps

Using canvas tote bags helps to reduce the number of supermarket plastic carrier bags wasted each year. Photo services print digital photographs onto canvas tote bags replacing the super market logo.

More Americans Will Retire With Mortgage

A recent study reveals that fewer homeowners are retiring without owing a mortgage.