"As Congress and the current administration look to build back our nation’s infrastructure, they should repeal the antiquated and harmful Jones and Foreign Dredge Acts. Allowing cheaper, more efficient shipping would save taxpayers money, increase the economic competitiveness of America’s ports and help to reduce congestion on the roads."
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Energy Efficiency 101
Buildings contribute nearly 40% of global emissions. Making residential and commercial buildings more energy efficient will thus be important in reducing energy-related emissions and costs. Through effective tax policy and private sector investments, we can improve energy efficiency in the United States and across the globe.
Wildfires 101
"Over the past few years, climate change has extended wildfire seasons and some regions have become hotter and drier. Moreover, failed government policies and bureaucratic obstacles have made the damage from these fires worse. Through more active forest management and policy reforms, we can adapt to a warmer climate and reduce the risk that wildfires present."
Carbon Tax 101
"Often floated as the most efficient way to lower our carbon emissions, a carbon tax is a textbook example of blackboard economics: it may make sense in the classroom, but falls apart in the real world. Imposed unilaterally, the tax would harm American households, businesses and the economy at large while providing very minimal climate benefits."
Adaptation 101
"Climate change policy solutions largely focus on mitigation such as emissions reduction goals and temperature decreases. While global mitigation efforts can help reduce the risk of climate change, adaptation will be an important tool as well."
China 101
C3 Solutions explains the importance of China in addressing global climate change in China 101. “There is no realistic way the world can tackle climate change if China doesn’t reduce its emissions. Given China’s growing economic and geopolitical influence, it is imperative that the United States and the global community start holding the country accountable...
China Plays the Climate Card
The Wall Street Journal’s Editorial Board writes on China’s latest play of the climate card. “The most significant of the ‘three bottom lines,’ meanwhile, is that the U.S. back off its defense of Taiwan—the island democracy that Beijing wants to absorb, potentially by force. If the U.S. backs away from its Pacific alliances, the pitch...
DOE-backed battery technology promises much faster charging than lithium-ion devices
"The advances in storage can hold benefits for electric vehicles and other portable electronic devices that need to be charged regularly, but Naguib said they should also boost grid reliability and accelerate the transition away from fossil fuels."
Competition for Cleaner Energy Will Pay Dividends for Climate and the Economy
Charles Hernick of CRES writes for Power on the benefits of energy competition. “The bottom line is that competition has helped deliver these benefits to consumers. Across the country costs have stayed low and reliability overall has been maintained. In America’s largest regional wholesale power market, PJM, competition has helped save $3.2 billion to $4 billion in annual electricity...
Robot Truck Startup Gatik Raises $85 Million In Koch-Led Funding Round
"With the Series B round Gatik has raised $114.5 million since its founding in 2017 and the new financing 'positions us to scale nicely from here,' says cofounder and CEO Gautam Narang.