The Spanish Blackout and the Costs of Renewable Energy

The blackout of the Iberian Peninsula and Southern France on Monday, April 28, has led to hot debates among opponents and supporters of renewable energy. Opponents claim that wind turbines and mainly solar power plants caused the blackout, whereas supporters of renewable energy accuse nuclear power plants of causing the problem, claiming that wind and solar energy really helped restart the electricity network.

Diploma Inflation and the Erosion of Academic Signaling

For many students, acquiring a diploma is not only a measure of scholastic success but also an important step toward employment and economic stability. Yet, as higher education increases its pace, the expectation that achievement of a diploma will automatically lead to a job grows more and more out of touch with reality. With easier access to universities, degrees become the bare minimum as the job market becomes selective.

The American Federal Government 21st Bankruptcy Show

The US Treasury press release announced the federal government will not meet the next scheduled interest payments on US government issued bonds and they declared a sovereign nation debt default on known federal debt of $36 trillion as of April 2025 according to the US national debt tracker website. Going forward, bond debt repayments will be negotiated with the bond holders. This default has not happened as of this article’s writing and the reality is here. Here is one possible scenario.