Michael Dudley

If the "Peak Oil" theory is true, something must be done. If it is not true, something must still be done to curb the instability, pollution, terrorism and war inherent in the petroleum economy.

If something major isn't done soon to solve the United States' intractable budget problems, the world will face an economic shakeup unlike anything ever seen before.

Today's public policy issues are playing out in cities; yet Canada's three levels of government have not made much progress toward adapting their programs and delivery mechanisms to this new reality.

While China plans to increase its investments in renewable energy technology, the United States remains stuck in the oil age.

A new law passed in China's Legislature promises to boost the percentage of renewable energy used by utility operators.