Lisa Stifler of GeekWire reports that Chevron has led a $318 million funding round for Svante. “Svante’s technology can also be used for ‘direct-air capture,’ which is pulling CO2 from the air that’s all around us — a trickier task than absorbing it from a concentrated source.” Read the full article here.
Pro-growth tax policies can spur innovation, bolster domestic energy security
"With a recession looming and high energy costs impacting consumers this winter, 2023 is poised to be a challenging year for American families and businesses. Congress can address these issues and protect Americans from future energy price shocks by implementing common-sense policies to accelerate energy innovation and bolster American economic competitiveness."
A Burning Issue: The Economic Costs of Wildfires
Modernizing policies to empower people in all levels of government and in the private sector to take care of America’s forests will save lives and livelihoods, protect the environment, reduce costs to the taxpayer and lessen overall damages American on the economy.
Republicans plot path on energy, permitting package
"The bill, the work of three committees, would require the federal government to hold quarterly oil lease sales in Western states. It would speed up environmental permitting that GOP lawmakers complain drags on years longer than it should. The package would also allow for more hardrock mining in mineral-rich states like Minnesota and Idaho."
All of the Above on Energy Requires the Critical Minerals Below
Any successful all-of-the-above energy policy that helps Americans' pocketbooks and drives environmental progress requires access to the resources below.
Relieving Traffic Congestion is Good for Drivers, Consumers, and the Planet
Finding ways to relieve congestion is an opportunity to improve the quality of Americans’ lives and improve the state of the environment.
Restoring America’s Nuclear Energy Leadership
"As our nation charts energy policy for the 21st century, nuclear must play a leading role to ensure global competitiveness and American energy dominance. Nuclear energy will no doubt play an essential role in the United States' clean energy future, and we must pave the way. I believe we can do it with bipartisan cooperation."
Nuclear Energy Can Be Key To Our Clean Energy Future — If Not For Outdated Regulations
Chris Barnard writes about the need to modernize regulations for nuclear energy in The Messenger. “As we continue to figure out how we will provide affordable, reliable and clean power to all Americans, we need to understand that there will be learning curves. Instead of giving up on nuclear energy, we must identify the ways that...
Economic and Environmental Lessons from the United States
Later this month, world leaders will gather at the annual United Nations Climate Change Conference or COP28. As with most economic policy questions, this topic is being driven forward by the United States.
How This Pandemic-Proof Online Farmers Market Can Promote Sustainable Farming
“Hence, the team decided Marketplacewould operate as a non-profit. They would partner with large companies looking to increase brand awareness of their mission to invest in sustainable programs and solicit donations from them. These companies would gain a financial tax incentive, and Marketplacewould use these funds to give subsidies to farmers that want to make the switch to sustainable farming.”