Aug 18, 2017
A Note on the Outer Space Treaty
The Outer Space Treaty was adopted in 1967 to establish a baseline of rules governing the acts and behavior of those in operating beyond Earth's atmosphere. In general, the Treaty applies when…
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Aug 16, 2017
Notes on Solid Waste Reduction
The United States has used a variety of methods to reduce solid waste disposal over the last few decades. Solid waste has grown, by roughly 200 percent since 1960, while the population…
Aug 11, 2017
The Effects of Rising Temperatures
As climate change progresses, one of the most obvious effects will be the increasing temperature, overall. That's why we call it global warming. Right now, the IPCC predicts global mean temperature increase…
Aug 8, 2017
Syllabus for Introduction to Statistics
I am teaching statistics this fall. I have taught statistics before, but it will be a bit different this year. Historically (and I do not have syllabi posted from prior to this…
Aug 5, 2017
I Thought the Generals Were Due!
My friend follows up on yesterday's post with this question: I have had a subscription to the MegaMillions game since it started. I always play the same six numbers. Almost every six…
Aug 4, 2017
Halloween Changes to Mega Millions Scare Some
I'm a bit behind the curve, but there's a a coming change to the Mega Millions interstate lottery game. Of course, as a statistics nerd,[^statsgram] I've talked about the lottery before. So…
Jul 31, 2017
Teaching Mathematics Online Call for Proposals
I am happy to announce that John F. Beyers, of the University of Maryland University College, and I will be editing a new book called Teaching and Learning Mathematics Online , to…
Jul 28, 2017
Precedent for Cap-and-Trade Success
The Clean Air Act has had a great many benefits for the environment and public health, but it's most important aspect is what it can show. Most economists and scientists suggest an…
Jul 27, 2017
The Problem with Offering Flood Insurance Subsidies
Flood insurance is always on point. I had a letter in The Columbia Flier on the value of mitigation vis-à-vis flood insurance subsidies in Ellicott City, Maryland. The letter does not seem…
Jul 26, 2017
The Flush Tax Pays Off
I've written a couple of posts about protecting the Chesapeake Bay. Actually, I have written a lot of them. But one I have not covered is the Bay Restoration Fund, and it…
Jul 24, 2017
India Adds Solar to its Trains
Last year, Chase asked me about solar-powered trains, and we did the analysis. Like a good little nerd, I posted the analysis here: ::embed{href="https://jameshoward.us/2016/02/09/solar-powered-trains/"} It turns out, Indian Railways has been working…