The 3D Printers Are Coming: Dig More Coal?

The 3D printers are coming.  And fast. The only debate is over how fast. Velocity matters for stock pickers following the small world of pure-play public 3D printing companies.  It is also relevant for business analysts and, perhaps surprisingly, for energy forecasters.

The 10 Most Fascinating And Provocative If Not Alarming Technology Trends

Every year-end is a time for reflection and looking forward.  And for generating lists of top tens — worst videos, greatest moments, best cars, biggest lies, etc.  My favorite lists involve technology, and in particular thinking about associated social, economic, cultural and ethical implications. If you want to fire up your neurons here at year-end,…

Don’t Punish Energy Producers for Wall Street’s Misdeeds

e21: Economic Policies For The 21st Century, Spencer Abraham & Mark P. Mills Congressional passage of Dodd-Frank was intended to address the root causes of the 2008 financial collapse. Most people think that the legislation just applies to banks. But swept into Dodd-Frank are the financial tools used by major energy producers and consumers to…

Drilling for More Jobs in America’s Heartland

RealClearEnergy With America's economy stuck in a lethargic "recovery mode" and the all-Washington all-media focus on the Affordable Care Act, President Obama took to the road last month to give a speech in Ohio about jobs and manufacturing. Buried in that speech we find a brief nod to the benefits of increased American oil and…