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Utilities rely on dirty 'peaker' plants when power demand surges, but there are alternatives
(THE CONVERSATION) The U.S. is nearing the end of one of its hottest summers on record. Across the nation, heat waves have driven peak electricity demand on some days to levels far exceeding seasonal averages.
Grid operators rely on so-called "peaker" plants to ensure they will have enough supply to meet these demand s ... (full story)
Oil and gas communities a blind spot in America's climate and economic policies
(THE CONVERSATION) On a recent visit to Rangely, a small town in northwest Colorado, my colleagues and I met with the administrators of a highly regarded community college to discuss the town's economy. Leaving the scenic campus, we saw families driving into the mountains in off-road vehicles, a favorite activity for this outdoors-l ... (full story)
How much does aging affect mental acuity? It's debatable
(THE CONVERSATION) I cringed recently while driving to the clinic where I specialize in geriatric medicine when I heard a young radio announcer refer to old people as "wiggy," a pejorative for wacky.
As a doctor who has extensively researched aging and age-related diseases for over 30 years, this to me is the sound of ... (full story)
In the face of DEI backlash, belonging plays a key role to future success
(THE CONVERSATION) Diversity, equity and inclusion efforts have become increasingly visible in U.S. workplaces, especially over the past five years. However, DEI has recently come under attack, with companies scaling back their DEI plans.
As a professor of organizational psychology, I believe businesses should refine rather than ... (full story)
How the 14th Amendment prevents state legislatures from subverting popular presidential elections
(THE CONVERSATION) Donald Trump's efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election not only failed, but some of them also rested on a misreading of the U.S. Constitution, as our new analysis argues. The relevant constitutional provision dates back to just after the Civil War, and contemporaries recognized it as a ke ... (full story)