Tag: Rationing and Allocation of Resources

French Refineries Strike May Presage a Winter of Discontent for Europe

Bitten by inflation, workers are demanding a greater share of the surging profits of energy giants. It’s the kind of unrest leaders fear as they struggle to keep a united front against Russia.

Los Angeles Homeowners Are Removing Lawns During Drought

Southern California residents are beginning to accept that lush lawns are unsustainable when reservoirs and rivers run low in a drought era.

The Coming Crisis Along the Colorado River

Overuse and climate change will mean sharp cuts in water use.

Facing ‘Putin’s Energy Blackmail,’ Europe Agrees to Cut Russian Gas Use

Holding together despite some nations’ dependence on Russia, the European Union agreed to make voluntary savings mandatory if the Kremlin suddenly decides to turn off the taps over its invasion of Ukraine.