How Profits Motivate Change

"If something is profitable, it will be done," says Martin Wolf of the Financial Times. We explore how profits will drive the energy transition and how and where water from the Colorado River is used. Topics covered include:How profits have led to higher energy market share for natural gas and renewal energyWhat is hindering a faster transition to renewablesWhat is contributing to a water shortage in the southwestern U.S,. and how will it be resolvedWhy big infrastructure projects often aren't the best solution to solve a problemWhy some regulation is helpful

For more information on this episode click here. Show Notes The market can deliver the green transition by Martin Wolf—The Financial Times Where the Water Goes: Life and Death Along the Colorado River by David Owen—Penguin Random House Economics may take us to net zero all on its own by John Burn-Murdoch—The Financial Times The Gregor Letter by Gregor Macdonald—Substack The Inflation Reduction Act: Here's what's in it—McKinsey & Company Management of the Colorado River: Water Allocations, Drought, and the Federal Role by Charles V. Stern and Pervaze A. Sheikh—Congressional Research Service The Supreme Court wrestles with questions over the Navajo Nation's water rights by Becky Sullivan—NPR As the Colorado River Shrinks, Washington Prepares to Spread the Pain by Christopher Flavelle—The New York Times Can Western States Agree on the Future of the Colorado River? by Matt Vasilogambros—Pew A matter of priorities by DeEtte Person—Know Your Water News Average monthly water prices in the United States as of July 2022, by selected state—Statista Election to Designate AMA for the Douglas Basin—Arizona Department of Water Resources Arizona Is in a Race to the Bottom of Its Water Wells, With Saudi Arabia’s Help by Natalie Koch—The New York Times Arizona gets serious about piping water from Mexico in nonbinding desalination resolution by Brandon Loomis—AZ Central Episode Sponsor Money Pickle – Schedule a free 45-minute video chat with a vetted financial advisor and ask them anything about your financial situation. Go here to schedule your free session. Related Episodes 399: Unintended Consequences Impact Everything 345: Investing in Water See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.