By Michael Stumo As the recent presidential debates have shown, many in Washington are eager to move forward on a renewable energy future. Policymakers are already considering wider production of electric vehicles, wind turbines, and solar panels. But there’s a problem. The United States currently produces only a fraction of the different metals needed to […]
By Jeff Ferry Americans have become increasingly familiar with China’s aggressive theft of U.S. intellectual property. And whether it’s Huawei stealing trade secrets from T-Mobile, or a Chinese aviation company stealing the designs of 13 different aerospace companies, a clear pattern has emerged. Beijing is engaged in a massive, persistent attempt to obtain hard-won American technologies through any means […]
By Michael Stumo Right now, the United States and China are competing to capture the production of advanced energy technologies like solar panels, electric cars, and lithium-ion batteries. And unfortunately, China is winning. The hard truth is that China has already captured much of the renewable energy market. And that’s unfortunate, since it means more […]
By Rosemary Gibson As tensions between the U.S. and China escalate, Washington is waking up to the threat posed by Beijing’s longstanding espionage and cyber hacking. But there’s another looming problem—and one that’s been overlooked for too long: America’s growing dependence on China for prescription drugs. Right now, millions of Americans are taking medicines […]
BY MICHAEL STUMO Washington is certainly a contentious place these days. And President Trump has undoubtedly been a lighting rod for partisan squabbling. But despite the rough ride in the nation’s capital, the American people may find reasons to agree with at least one effort undertaken by the Trump Administration—since it could help to grow […]
STORY AND PHOTOS BY ALLAN GOLDSTEIN A passion for timeless antiques and a love of history are what led Jon Felz to establish RZM Fine Arts & Antiques, one of Rockland’s go-to antique dealerships and appraisers. The Pearl River shop buys fine art and antiques outright in addition to providing auction and estate sales services. […]