SustUcation: Education eZine on Innovation, Sustainability and Competitive Advantages: To Cheat or not to Cheat… The China Syndrome.: So there’s a BIG to do about cheating in china. WOW, what’s the chance. Here’s a fun video… China uncensored. http://www.yo…
EPA proposes strict emission limits on new power plants: Coal power plants, especially new ones, are under fire. As well they should be. Deaths in mining, deaths and health associated with smog and pollution, and the dirty secret of coal ash are enough to make a sane person push back from more coal power plants. BUT, here’s the kicker. What if we ship all of our coal over to China and have them burn it…
China Pollution Is Blanketing America’s West Coast – Business Insider: Oh boy. We export raw materials and coal to China so they can make finished goods and export them back to us in the West/USA. They don’t have the safety worries that we do… Some of the externalities affect only China, but many affect us all, especially those countries and environments closer to the mainland of China. “Cities like Los Angeles received at least an…
For over 40 years, Rotary has stood at the forefront of the global fight to end polio. With cases reduced by roughly 99.9% since the launch of the Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI), the journey is far from over. Today, as polio remains endemic only in Afghanistan and Pakistan, the push to finish this mission demands renewed focus and collective action (Global Polio Eradication Initiative [GPEI], 2025). World Polio Day (October 24) is a reminder…
The peace dividend—once a term describing the economic benefits following the end of military conflict—now reflects a broader truth about how societies thrive. In today’s interconnected world, peace is measured not just by reduced armaments, but by the strength of scientific collaboration, environmental recovery, and innovation ecosystems that rebuild trust across borders. This month, the world recognizes two observances that underscore that transformation: the International Day for Preventing the Exploitation of the Environment in War…
IBM is again the patent king with the most patents issued. Now just under 6,500 issued in a single year. That’s issued, not applications.IBM •Celebrated 101 years since its first patent •In 2012 was its 20th year as most US patents •In 2012 received 6,478 patents! (not applications!) •Spent $6B on R&D … roughly $1m per patent. •IBM makes $1B+ per year on IP sales/licensing!=> That is almost pure profit$! This is a fun article about the big…
Do Cryptocurrencies Such as Bitcoin Have a Future? – WSJ: This is a good discussion about bitcoin, a cryptocurrency. At the current exchange rate, $261 US equals about 1 bitcoin, or 1 USD equals .003 BTC. During the Great Recession all countries worked hard to devalue their own currencies. A great way to stimulate the domestic economy is to reduce the value of the currency such that exports are stimulated. All right, not a great…
