America’s farmland is an irreplaceable part of our natural heritage. The U.S. is home to more than 10 percent of the entire planet’s agricultural land, and it is essential that conservation efforts empower and support, not hinder, the farmers and ranchers who depend on it.
China’s Overfishing Problem is Everyone’s Problem
America and the rest of the world need a comprehensive response to China’s overfishing and aggressive fishing tactics, which overwhelm competitors and threaten biodiversity.
Just the Facts on Nuclear Energy
Far too often, we get caught up in emotion and fiction. Take, for instance, the Three Mile Island nuclear energy generation facility incident that occurred in the early morning hours of March 28, 1979.
A Short Overview of Energy-Related Provisions in the Reconciliation Markup Text
With marathon markup sessions in full swing, these draft bills telegraph the direction of the reconciliation process and the negotiating points for the House Republicans.
Powering tomorrow: How technology is changing the energy landscape
Technology and energy have always been inseparable. Every breakthrough, from the first sailing ships to modern AI, has required energy to power its development and widespread use. In 2025, as computing and AI take center stage, the demand for energy is surging to unprecedented levels. But is this growth sustainable?
The Inflation Reduction Act’s Energy Provisions Require Reform to Benefit Society
Few laws have proven as contentious as the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022. The IRA was passed exclusively by Democrats, with Republicans voicing concerns over its cost. Following the November 2024 election, Republican leadership eyed repeal or phase-out of individual IRA provisions in 2025.
Nuclear Energy Market Sees Win With Kairos Power Breakthrough
Kairos Power made history on May 8 as the first small modular reactor (SMR) developer to pour concrete for a U.S. advanced reactor.
Can this Company Disrupt the Metals Market?
Mineral exploration and production have long been an arduous process. An AI-based metals discovery platform is now streamlining the exploration phase, slashing the time and cost of identifying viable mineral deposits for mining companies.
USDA Weighs In on the Fix Our Forests Act
As we enter the drier summer months this year and observe National Wildfire Awareness Month (May), it’s an important time for policymakers to evaluate how we prepare for, prevent, and respond to these fires. One bill that seeks to better prepare the country for fires is the Fix Our Forests Act (FOFA).
Full Expensing is a Pro-Growth, Pro-Environment Policy
With the crafting of a reconciliation package in full swing, the fate of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) hangs in the balance. Much of the discussion in Washington has centered on what will happen to the energy tax credits. In a new paper, we outline how full expensing is a pro-growth, pro-environment policy that doesn’t pick winners and losers.