"A new frontier for nuclear energy in the United States is under exploration, and Xcel Energy is at the forefront with a project to produce hydrogen, most likely at its Prairie Island plant near Red Wing, Minnesota."
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Conservatives care about the environment too, say House Republicans as they prepare to send first ever delegation to United Nations climate summit
Rob Crilley of Daily Mail writes on conservative involvement at COP26. “House Republicans announced on Thursday they will send a five-strong delegation to next week’s United Nations climate conference as they try to overturn misconceptions that conservatives oppose efforts to tackle climate change.” Read the full article here.
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U.S. to release oil from reserves in coordination with other countries to lower gas prices
"Prices at the pump have followed the ascent, and are currently hovering around their highest level in seven years. The national average for a gallon of gas stood at $3.409 on Monday, according to AAA, up from $2.11 one year ago. Crude prices make up between 50% and 60% of what consumers pay to fill up their tanks, AAA said."
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How US policies contribute to high energy prices
"Even as we implement policies that pave the way for a lower carbon energy future, we need to recognize reality and the inevitable outcomes of our actions. We can’t dismiss the essential role of natural gas and oil in our economy. We can’t ignore the laws of supply and demand. We can’t shrug off the dramatic impact that these policies have on households and businesses."
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Oil and Gas Stabilize the Present While Looking Toward the Future of Climate Change
If we can take one history lesson from the life of Lloyd Noble, I hope it’s that when people set out to do good in one area, it can often produce good in another.
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As Russia invades Ukraine, U.S. LNG stands for ‘energy security’
"Adversity often teaches valuable lessons. As war breaks out an ocean and many time zones away, Americans have been reminded how important natural gas and oil are and will continue to be."
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Cash infusion for climate tracking startup
"The new money comes from the French government, the European Investment Bank, the space-focused growth fund NewSpace Capital, and the VC arm of banking giant BNP-Paribas."
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If we want more renewables, we’re going to need a lot more mining first
"We need to be energy self-sufficient — not just for oil, natural gas, and coal, but for the raw materials needed for nuclear, solar, wind, and batteries."
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ESG Hits a Wall
The best way to counter ESG fervor over the long term is to support policies that advance economic and political freedom.
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JB Straubel Has a Fix for the Battery Problem
"Straubel’s day job has attracted a lot of attention: he’s trying to head off a looming shortage of materials that the world needs to transition away from fossil fuels. Institutional investors last year signed over $775 million for his new venture, Redwood Materials, and in April the U.S. Senate called Straubel to give expert testimony on resources needed for the energy transition."
