3 Futures for the U.S. Economy: A Strategic Scenario Outlook
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3 Futures for the U.S. Economy: A Strategic Scenario Outlook

ByElmer Hall

Explore what’s next—prepare, adapt, and lead with foresight. The U.S. economy faces profound uncertainty. From fiscal expansion and rising tariffs to supply chain disruption and debt risk, policymakers and planners alike must prepare for multiple plausible futures. Cleveland Fed President Beth Hammack recently outlined three credible economic scenarios in response to the 2025 “Big Beautiful Budget” and evolving trade policy. These scenarios illustrate how inflation, employment, and debt dynamics might unfold over the next 5–10…

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Happy World Bee Day!

ByPiAdmin

Happy World Bee Day! A Buzzworthy Call for Sustainability Today, May 20th, marks World Bee Day, a crucial reminder of the tiny powerhouses that underpin much of our planet’s biodiversity and food security: bees and other pollinators. These industrious insects are absolutely critical, responsible for pollinating roughly one-third of the world’s food crops and the vast majority of flowering plants. Without them, our plates would look starkly different, lacking many of the fruits, vegetables, nuts,…

Image of Earth with a nice plant growing out of it. "If it's not sustainable ... let's look for better ways."
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Better Ways: A Gentle Nudge Toward Sustainability

ByPiAdmin

Let’s be honest—we’ve built a world that doesn’t quite work for the long haul. From single-use everything to commutes that eat up our day (and our atmosphere), a lot of what we call “normal” just isn’t sustainable. But here’s the good news: we can change that. And many of the best changes save money, reduce stress, and improve our quality of life. This isn’t about guilt. It’s about growing up as a species. We’ve learned,…

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Happy Earth Day 55: Perpetual Sustainability Book

ByPiAdmin

April 22, 2025 marks the 55th Earth Day. That’s 55 years since millions first took to the streets in 1970 to demand a cleaner, more just, and more sustainable future. But this year, we don’t just mark the day—we recommit to the journey. From Sustainability to Regeneration Sustainability was the starting point. But sustaining broken systems is no longer enough. We need to regenerate—our ecosystems, our communities, and our approach to progress. That’s the heart…

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Orlando Utility Commission Whacks Solar Customers, and Slaps Ratepayers

BySustainMe

 PeakSHIFT? More Like Peak … Well, You Know The Orlando Utilities Commission (OUC) must have been feeling bold when it approved the PeakSHIFT program – a set of rules that, despite its lofty goals of modernization, reliability, and sustainability, looks like a direct slap in the face to Florida’s rooftop solar customers and their neighbors. Yes, you read that right: neighbors. Let’s start with the hilariously skewed math of rooftop solar. When a homeowner with…

When is a President or Justice too Old to Serve

ByBizMan

The age of presidential candidates has become a central issue in American politics, particularly in the lead-up to the 2024 election. This topic has gained unprecedented attention following a series of events that have reshaped the political landscape. Perplexity.ai (2024, October 15) with prompts by E. Hall. Image produced by DALL-E with prompts by E. Hall. The 2024 Presidential Race: A Turning Point The 2024 presidential race took an unexpected turn when incumbent President Joe…