“Crucially, the very incentives that drive private sector innovation also drive ever-greater economic and environmental efficiency – serving both humanity and the planet well. Free markets are good for innovation, and innovation is good for the environment.”
The New Geopolitics of Energy
As Daniel Yergin writes on the Wall Street Journal, the global energy landscape is shifting from oil producers like Saudi Arabia and Russia, to innovators such as China and the United States.
Even Kamala Harris No Longer Can Ignore the Economic Benefits of Fracking
“Natural gas produced by fracking has been instrumental in the revitalization of the Keystone State’s economy. It has become to Pennsylvania what cheese is to Wisconsin, corn to Iowa, and oranges to Florida.”
Morgan Stanley commits to net-zero financed emissions by 2050
“‘Morgan Stanley believes we have an important role to play in facilitating the transition to a low carbon future, and we are proud to embark on this journey.’"
No better time to modernize America’s energy infrastructure
“Renewable energy has made remarkable gains over the past decade. Targeted federal investment in physical infrastructure can maintain that momentum while creating jobs, sparking economic activity, and improving environmental performance.”
This Renewable Energy Juggernaut Wants to Supercharge America’s Battery Storage Capacity
NextEra Energy is pouring billions of dollars into battery storage.
Breathe Free: Capitalism Helps Protect the Environment
“As a country prospers, its citizens are better able to care for the environment and reduce pollutants emitted from industrial growth.”
The High Cost of California Electricity Is Increasing Poverty
“A growing element of this problem is the cost of electricity; rising electricity prices disproportionately impact lower- and middle-income families who lack the disposable income to absorb the extra costs.”
Sustainability Investing Is Changing the World Faster Than You Think
“The resilience of sustainable investing is likely to have many causes, some of which are not yet sufficiently understood. However, what is clear is that investors’ appetite for firms with a strong ESG track record seems to persist during times of unexpected market turbulence.”
Renewable energy is fueling rural Texas economies
“Renewable energy projects have made a tremendous difference for rural Texas, generating significant county tax revenues that fund school improvements, first responder operations and other critical needs.”
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