If environmental justice advocates can find common ground with energy company executives, Venice can stop being underwater every other week, and baby turtles can survive the treacherous journey to the sea, we can tackle any problem that comes our way. This Thanksgiving, I’m grateful for good news!
Poor countries must climb the economic ladder to flourish and protect themselves from climate change. This starts with access to reliable and affordable energy.
"Energy subsidies are wasteful at best and cronyist at worst, and they don't even accomplish their stated aims. Policymakers should be removing the obstacles that keep creative entrepreneurs from developing cheaper alternatives, not giving specific products an unfair edge."
"Wood Mackenzie’s Williams argues that there is a better way the administration could help relieve the diesel shortage in New York Harbor and put downward pressure on prices. 'The quickest way to ease the situation would be to waive the Jones Act for a month or two,' he says. 'If we could move more barrels around the US by sea, that would make a real difference.'"
"Shin said the factory is projected to produce 120,000 tons of cathode battery materials annually once fully operational, which is enough to power batteries in 1.2 million electric vehicles."
"Shell and BP are both looking to use their global oil-and-gas trading arms to reach existing customers willing to pay a premium for cleaner fuel, and to tap new markets as they invest in expanding the biogas businesses. Neither deal changes the dividend or buyback plans of Shell and BP, the companies have said, in a year of huge cash payouts to investors."
Zak Colman of POLITICO explains how governments can more adequately confront climate risk. “FEMA is also weighing new regulations that would expand the federal floodplain, which could includeincreasing minimum requirements for elevating homes to reduce flood risk. Those rules could be a ‘game changer’ by requiring stricter building standards to reduce flood risk for hundreds...
"Founded in 2019, Enriched Ag wants to equip ranchers with both tools and insights to better manage grazing practices on their land as well as make decisions around carbon capture. Three different data insight products constitute the Enriched Ag platform: one for grazing, another for carbon and a third for supply chain."
"Having failed to change hearts and minds by temporarily sullying artwork and shutting down crucial highways, Just Stop Oil is now turning to more drastic measures."
Through reforms that empower the market to drive energy investment and innovation, energy companies will deliver affordable, reliable power to consumers while continuing to lead the world in emissions reductions.
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