By Joe Mangano August 8, 2026 On April 18th, The Lancet published an article entitled The Medicine of… Nuclear Power Plan, written by journalist Talhi Burki, which falsely described reactor hazards as “extremely small,” and nuclear as a “safe, clean, and affordable” answer to electricity demand and climate change. Given how prestigious The Lancet is, […]
Microgrid Knowledge Interviews Rinaldo Brutoco on PJM’s Plans for Meeting Data Center Energy Needs
Aug. 11, 2026 As soaring data center electricity demand strains the grid, PJM has proposed a two-part plan that critics say could favor large fossil-fuel power plants while making it difficult for microgrids, energy storage, and other distributed energy resources to compete. World Business Academy Founder Rinaldo Brutoco tells Microgrid Knowledge that the long-term economics […]
Migration is a Self-Evident Inalienable Natural Right
By Jim Palozola — Originally published July 26, 2026 in the Marin Independent Journal Liberal immigration policy has been the engine of America’s “greatness” and what makes us different from other countries, it also has been the main driver of our economic strength. These policies have philosophical implications. Human migration in response to food availability, […]
The World Business Academy Elects James A. Cusumano as Fellow
SANTA BARBARA, CA (July 29, 2026) — World Business Academy, a nonprofit think tank and action incubator, has elected scientist, corporate executive, entrepreneur, and author James A. Cusumano as a Fellow. “Jim brings a unique blend of scientific expertise and business leadership to the Academy,” said World Business Academy Founder and CEO Rinaldo Brutoco. “He […]
Brief History of Diablo Canyon Nuclear Plant
By Joseph Mangano July 22, 2026 The Diablo Canyon nuclear power plant in central California has featured two large reactors operating since the mid-1980s. The initial application by Pacific Gas and Electric (PG&E) to build these reactors took place in the post-World War II era, when utilities in California and across the U.S. were planning […]
Diginomica on the IT-Based Carbon Emissions and the Wider Value Chain
Read: The Sustainability focus is shifting from measuring IT-based carbon emissions to the wider value chain. Here’s why July 22, 2026/ diginomica Cath Everett explores how businesses are shifting their sustainability focus from IT-based carbon emissions to the broader environmental and social impacts of their value chains. As companies expand their sustainability efforts, organizations are […]
Tom Steyer’s Campaign Is Over – His Ability to Effect Change Remains
June 18, 2026 By Rinaldo S. Brutoco, Tom Steyer just missed being in the runoff for California governor, finishing less than 2% behind Steve Hilton, who will now face Xavier Becerra in November. It was an impressive race in which Steyer reportedly invested over $200 million of his own resources. While some have criticized him […]
Conscious Business Institute Master Program with Peter Matthies and Rinaldo Brutoco
June 11, 2026 The Conscious Business Institute (CBI) Master Program brings together purpose-driven leaders, entrepreneurs, and change agents from around the world to explore how business can be a force for human flourishing. As part of the program’s distinguished faculty series, CBI founder Peter Matthies welcomed World Business Academy founder Rinaldo S. Brutoco for a […]
Offshore Technology: The US/Israel-Iran Conflict Has Fundamentally Changed Oil Supply Chains
The closure of the Strait of Hormuz has exposed fundamental insecurities in oil supply chains, crippling both Gulf exporters and importers worldwide. May 29, 2026 Offshore Technology editor Eve Thomas has published a new analysis examining how the Iran–Israel–U.S. conflict is reshaping global oil and natural gas supply chains. The article features insights from several […]
World Business Academy’s Rick Wayman Presents at Planetary Sunshade Workshop Hosted by the International Academy of Astronautics
SANTA BARBARA, CA (May 18, 2026) — World Business Academy Executive Director, Rick Wayman, was a featured speaker at the inaugural International Academy of Astronautics (IAA) Planetary Sunshade Workshop, held May 13 – 15 in Nottingham, England. Wayman presented “The Earthshades Initiative: Disrupting the Methane Accelerator through Modular, Reversible Solar Shading in Low Earth […]
Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant – 2026 Health Update and Press Conference
April 29, 2026 Joseph Mangano PRESS RELEASE: INFANT HEALTH WORSENING IN SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY – DIABLO CANYON REACTORS ARE POSSIBLE FACTOR – STUDY Diablo Canyon is the only nuclear plant operating in California. An agreement between state government and the utility to shut down in 2024-25 was recently scuttled by the state legislature, and […]
Scripps News: Oil companies look beyond Middle East for new supply sources
April 30, 2026 / Script News Maura Barrett reports that disruptions in the Strait of Hormuz are forcing a major shift in global oil strategy, with energy companies investing billions in new sources outside the Middle East. Analysts say the move reflects both immediate supply concerns and longer-term diversification, with Rinaldo Brutoco noting that persistent […]