News in Brief Miles Not Gallons Could Be Key to Road Upkeep Fuel economy is a great idea, unless you’re counting on the taxes that fuel sales generate to pay for something. Maybe there’s a better way … Emily Badger
Economics Tax Code Mocks Federal Energy Intent Arcane bits of the tax code provide a huge tacit subsidy for the producers of fossil fuels, according to a recently released study. Emily Badger
Environment The Approaching World Oil Supply Crisis Analysis: Two prominent energy thinkers suggest a direction for what to do as the spigots start trailing off — which they feel is much closer than do most in the industry. James Mason and Bill Bailey