externalities

AI’s Thirst for Power: The Environmental Cost of Artificial Intelligence

The rapid expansion of artificial intelligence (AI) has brought its environmental footprint into sharp focus. Data centers, the powerhouses behind…

8 months ago

Paris Triples Parking Charges for SUVs in a Push for Greener Streets

In a landmark decision, Parisians have recently voted in favor of tripling parking charges for SUVs, a move aimed at…

9 months ago

UK Government to ban disposable vapes

In a significant move to address the increasing prevalence of vaping among young people, the UK government has announced plans…

9 months ago

New Zealand’s U-Turn on Groundbreaking Smoking Ban

In a significant policy reversal, New Zealand's government plans to scrap the "generational smoking ban," a groundbreaking law aimed at…

11 months ago

South Africa’s Vape Tax: A Cloudy Future for the Booming Industry

In June 2023, South Africa will impose a flat excise duty of R2.90/ml on nicotine substitutes, including vaping products. This…

2 years ago

Swap to Stop: A Bold New Plan to Snuff Out Cigarettes

In a world-first initiative, one million smokers in England will be encouraged to trade cigarettes for vapes in the innovative…

2 years ago

Juul Coughs Up $462M to Settle State Cases Over Teen Vaping Epidemic

Juul Labs Inc, the e-cigarette giant, is coughing up $462 million to settle allegations by six US states, including New…

2 years ago

Greece launches €200m solar subsidy program to boost renewable energy adoption

Greece has launched a new subsidy program to encourage more households and farmers to install solar projects and small storage…

2 years ago

Utah’s Social Media Laws: Will They Protect or Harm Kids?

Utah has just passed some sweeping legislation aimed at protecting children and teens from the negative effects of social media.…

2 years ago

Is the internet a merit good?

In 2021, the Biden Administration announced the roll out of the Affordable Connectivity Program – low cost and high-speed internet…

2 years ago