While more policy reform is necessary, the Biden administration should be commended for its efforts to improve geothermal permitting on federal land.
Author: Nick Loris
Leading Experts Talk Energy Innovation
The United States is an energy powerhouse, and the development of promising new technologies provides even greater opportunities for human flourishing and a cleaner environment.
What the Baltimore Bridge Reconstruction Says About Our Future Energy Needs and Environmental Goals
We have the tools that to build cleaner and faster, but obstructive regulations are hindering progress.
Shattering Barriers to Address Environmental Challenges
Shattering the policy barriers to innovation and economic freedom is one the most effective ways to address our environmental challenges.
4 Ways AI Will Deliver Energy and Environmental Benefits
More knowledge, better data, and greater efficiency from AI will be critical to meeting the world’s energy needs and environmental goals.
Can Rock Dust Be a Boon for Farmers and the Planet?
Enhanced weathering offers a promising pathway to mitigate climate change while simultaneously improving soil health and agricultural productivity.
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 ways to consume energy?” The energy needs of cryptocurrency mining and clean-tech manufacturing have also raised concerns that the world will not meet climate targets. The reality...
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.
With Atomic Energy Advancement Act, Congress Charts a Path to Unleash American Nuclear Power
The longer policymakers wait to fix the bureaucratic obstacles that hinder nuclear energy innovation, the more ground the U.S. will cede to China and Russia.
This Century-Old Law Is Holding American Shipping Back
Ending dredging protectionism would put American taxpayers and consumers first.