Energy
Modern Mining, Outdated Permitting: Black Butte Copper Mine
It’s imperative that we reform the environmental permitting process to strike a better balance between environmental protection and responsible resource development.
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Environment
Why Liberal Partisans Resent the Conservative Climate Caucus
The sooner conservatives blow up the narrative that they don’t care about climate change and don’t have any policy ideas, the sooner we’ll get to a serious debate about durable solutions that will be good for people and the planet.
Energy
U.S. Inability To Address Nuclear Waste Harms Environmental Progress
By reforming the broken Nuclear Waste Policy Act, engaging with communities, and investing in innovation, the U.S. can more efficiently handle its spent fuel and address one of the biggest roadblocks to unleashing a nuclear energy revolution.
Energy
Rising Energy Demand is Not the Enemy. It’s the Opportunity
Lamenting the “obscene” energy demands artificial intelligence (AI) will command, a recent New Yorker article asks, “How can the world reach net zero if it keeps inventing new…
Energy
House Science Committee Explores Ways to Improve ARPA-E
With changes, ARPA-E can be more effective in accelerating technological breakthroughs that bolster economic progress, reduce emissions, and advance American leadership.
Environment
What’s the Future of Direct Air Capture?
While the technology is still in its relative infancy, cost will be a determining factor for the future of DAC. Policies that increase competition and instill market discipline will help.
Environment
President Biden Turns It Up to 11
Biden performed well above already low expectations but if he doesn’t alter the fundamentals of the 2024 race dramatically and quickly, this State of the Union will be his last.
Energy
New Report Details How Reorganizing the Department of Energy Will Accelerate Innovation
The Department of Energy is critical to advancing energy innovation, strengthening American competitiveness, and accelerating climate progress. Reforms will bring greater oversight, transparency and, effectiveness to the agency’s operations.
Environment
To Reduce Climate Risk, the SEC Should Ease the Cost of Doing Business
The SEC’s decision to exclude Scope 3 emissions was a win for businesses. However, the Commission’s complex reporting rules still add undue costs to consumers and the private sector.
Energy
Energy Won’t Stay in the Ground
Halting U.S. energy production will not stop the world from consuming more energy.