Hydrogen as a clean energy source Published by Hilliard MacBeth on Jul 24, 2020 Hydrogen as a fuel has been promoted for decades. Until now hydrogen fuel cells never gained momentum, in a world dominated by coal and oil and, in the future, battery-electric vehicles, solar and wind. But hydrogen has generated new attention recently... Read more
A bold new plan for clean energy Published by Hilliard MacBeth on Jul 17, 2020 Democratic Presidential nominee Joseph Biden unveiled his clean energy platform this week, which shows an increased willingness to move closer to the progressive wing of his party. The $2 trillion spending proposal is over four years, a dramatic change... Read more
Trillions in government spending to combat the recession Published by Hilliard MacBeth on Jul 10, 2020 The world is in the most severe recession in decades. Economist predictions see a recovery later in 2020 or in early 2021, but even with a robust recovery this downturn is more severe than any of the recessions since 1945. Stimulus spending has been announced... Read more
Weak oil prices trigger more bankruptcies Published by Hilliard MacBeth on Jul 03, 2020 The recent bankruptcy of Chesapeake Energy Corporation, a pioneer in U.S. shale production, highlights the disruptive change that is roiling energy markets. The COVID-19 pandemic recession has triggered a collapse in demand and prices for energy. Is the... Read more