Four Environmental Economics Links

While the NY Times doesn't report any NBA news today, it is filled with other interesting stuff.  

1.  The local externality imposed by New York City's old garbage trucks.   Yes, these trucks pick up the garbage but they emit plenty of particulate matter and cleaning this up will cost millions.  Who should pay that bill?

2.  A new sustainable beef business is launched in California.  Perhaps green products can thrive under specific circumstances.

3.  The horrible news from the Philippines related to the death toll from the typhoon  highlights the importance of economic development and providing trusted information to nudge coastal households to live in higher quality structures and to move to higher ground before storms hit.

4.  The Wall Street Journal has a great section today called;  "The Power of Tomorrow" focused on the future of different energy sources and the market  and political barriers they face to enhance our energy supply.