Geothermal energy represents one of the most exciting fields in renewable power. By capitalizing on the heat already present in natural environments, this practice could dramatically lower carbon emissions in the energy sector. However, the world has barely scratched the surface of what these systems can do. Humans have been utilizing the earth’s heat for millennia, but recent innovations take it further than ever before. Advances like supercritical heat solutions, closed-loop systems and...

Rights management is the world’s best solution for managing resource scarcity, preserving supply and driving value through water. However, the market is far from perfect. The blockchain — a distributed database shared across nodes — could be the solution. It could permanently reshape how market participants approach trading. The Need for a New Paradigm in Water Rights Management Since water access entitlements can involve buying, leasing or selling in whole or part — and federal, state and...