December 4, 2023
Reader CoRev asserts IEA forecasts are biased. Here are forecasts from US DoE Energy Information Administration. Figure 1: World coal consumption, 1980-2021, mn short tons (blue), and forecasts 2022 and 2025. NBER defined peak-to-trough recession dates shaded gray. Source: EIA, EIA (Oct 2023), NBER. Note 2022 is lower than 2021 in the EIA forecast, contrasting
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From EIA: First, up to 2020: Source: EIA, accessed 11/26/2023. Then, 2021-2023, from the EIA Coal Update (July 2023): Source: EIA (July 2023). From the July report. …overall global coal demand is expected to remain flat at around 8 388 Mt (+0.4%) in 2023. Whether coal demand in 2023 grows or declines, will depend on
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Hyper-niche apps and innovative hardware add-ons were some of the significant developments informing the November 2021 mobile trends. Many of the standout new apps featured in this collection appear to address an incredibly narrow target audience, carving out niches spaces within a wide range of industries. For example, Philips announced the launch of a new
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The array of innovations for November 2021 gadgets suggest that consumers are looking for new methods of entertainment through technology. Overall, the gadget industry provides consumers with at-home entertainment options. A noteworthy example from this month’s gadget roundup is the Populele 2 Pro Smart Ukulele. The tech-infused instrument helps users learn songs in minutes with
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The top November 2021 games trends include product launch events within video game worlds, the rise of crypto collectibles and crypto gaming, and interactive packaging inspired by classic arcade games. These gaming trends and technologies are poised to shape the next generation of the Internet—the Metaverse. The Metaverse is a network that combines aspects of
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The November 2021 tech trends consist of a wide variety of innovations, some of which were developed to improve day-to-day life, while others were designed to facilitate the exploration of entirely new ways of living — typically, by breaking down barriers between the real and the virtual. As a result, this collection includes an eclectic
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Kelsey Hatcher, 32, said she feels ‘blessed and grateful’ for this rare pregnancy. (Caleb Shaver/Kelsey Hatcher) 1 IN 50 MILLION – Kelsey Hatcher, 32, was born with two uteruses – and now she is pregnant with twins in both. Here’s her remarkable story. Continue reading… CANCER BREAKTHROUGH – Patients with metastatic colorectal cancer could find
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OVER half of our waking hours are now spent on mobile devices — for 73 percent of people, that’s today’s reality. With work as the driving force, this trend is only set to rise. Let’s explore what’s behind our screen time surge. “Digital Lives Decoded,” a study by Telenor Asia, one of the region’s leading
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More than 20% of American adults say they “rarely or never” wake up feeling well-rested, according to a new survey from U.S. News & World Report. Nearly half (43%) of survey respondents said they have experienced insomnia in 2023, and 17% said they’ve suffered from sleep apnea. The survey, which polled 1,200 adults about their
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From ultra-slim folding smartphones to premium button gaming handhelds, this article delves into the most recent innovations driving business growth and transforming user experiences within the mobile sector. As the Holidays approach, consumers are looking for more ways to enhance the current capabilities of their mobile devices. Notable contributions to this category include the Pixel
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