The author examines the various factors that contributed to the 2021 Texas electricity crisis, reflects on lessons learned from the event and provides recommendations to better prepare for extreme weather events and reduce the risk of widespread, long-duration power interruptions.
The recent shift toward legalization has not been enough to undo the racism endemic to U.S. cannabis policy. The authors lay out policies to improve equity and erase the racist legacy of prohibition.
Katharine Neill Harris, William MartinOctober 1, 2021
This study finds that Maryland's all-payer model for healthcare comparatively lowered the risk of complications from surgery, as well as reducing increases in associated costs.
Anaeze C. Offodile II, Oluseyi Aliu, Andrew W. P. Lee, Jonathan E. Efron, Robert S. D. Higgins, Charles ButlerSeptember 28, 2021
This journal article explores why the public and stakeholders should help develop guidelines and policies governing scientific practices for controversial biomedical research issues, such as genetically editing human embryos.
Kirstin R.W. Matthews, Ana S. Iltis, Sarah HooverSeptember 22, 2021
As the electricity sector transitions to renewable energy with distributed generation, investment in and regulation of energy transmission require careful consideration. This IAEE article analyzes the relevant issues.
Juan Rosellón, Mohammad Hesamzadeh, Darryl Biggar, Hossein HesamzadehAugust 25, 2021