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Mon, Jun 28, 2021
Climate change, energy security, and international nuclear energy: Competition in the Czech Republic
Recent reports of Russian intelligence operations in the Czech Republic in 2014 have escalated tensions between the two countries, directly affecting the Czech government's plans for the future development of its nuclear sector. In light of this changing dynamic, President Biden should work to support Czech energy security and act to weaken Russia’s position in Central and Eastern European nuclear power markets.
EnergySource by Robert F. Ichord, Jr.
Thu, Jun 17, 2021
Why the Arctic matters
The Arctic may appear a faraway place with little significance to most societies, but its safety and security are vital to the entire planet. Its unique yet fragile ecosystem, abundance of natural resources and opportunities, and wealth of human history and cultures make it absolutely essential.
EnergySource by Julia Nesheiwat
Thu, Jun 10, 2021
Biden-Harris administration hundred-day supply chain review: Key takeaways for minerals security in the energy transition
The White House has recently released findings from a hundred-day review of supply chains, which included specific recommendations for securing key minerals and metals critical to the energy transition. This report serves as an important first step as the United States begins to address the mineral supply chain challenge, and highlights several important themes policymakers will continue to grapple with as they search for solutions.
EnergySource by Reed Blakemore
Fri, May 14, 2021
Gigaton carbon removal and the Paris Climate Agreement
As the United States looks to meet its ambitious climate goals, increased development and deployment of carbon removal technology is crucial. However, in order to scale the technology to the level necessary, the entire value chain must be activated and incentivized.
EnergySource by Laetitia Garriott de Cayeux and Doug Hollett
Thu, May 13, 2021
Colonial Pipeline attack demonstrates that a more coherent cybersecurity strategy is necessary
With the announcement that the Colonial Pipeline will reopen soon, the short-term effect of the Colonial cyberattack on gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and other refined petroleum product prices is likely to be mildly escalatory and short-lived, but it exposes the soft underbelly of the nation’s critical energy infrastructure and the need for a more robust cybersecurity strategy to protect it.
EnergySource by Cynthia Quarterman
Wed, May 5, 2021
Electric vehicles and the metamorphosis of an industry
Though federal electric vehicle (EV) strategy remains embryonic, private sector developments have fostered a growing US EV market. As sectoral interests within the United States vie for this business, turnover is inevitable, for firms and regional manufacturing centers alike. Add a changing lineup of carmakers to the list of disruptions wrought on dealerships, gas stations, and the US autoworker; the American auto industry stands at the precipice of a revolution the likes of which it has rarely seen.
EnergySource by Paddy Ryan
Fri, Apr 23, 2021
Long-term US-China liquefied natural gas trade will bring strategic benefits to both countries
Despite a wide range of challenges within the US-China relationship, liquified natural gas (LNG) trade is one of the few areas that brings strategic benefits to both countries. US LNG is well positioned to provide China with a clean, affordable, and reliable energy source. In turn, multi-decade investment in new LNG infrastructure will bring well-paying jobs across the United States and support much needed post-pandemic economic recovery.
EnergySource by Serena Su
Fri, Apr 23, 2021
Rapid Response: President Biden’s Leaders Summit on Climate
Global Energy Center experts provide their analysis and takeaways in the wake of President Biden's Leaders Summit on Climate.
EnergySource by Global Energy Center
Mon, Apr 19, 2021
Rapid response: Secretary Blinken’s April speech on climate
On April 19, 2021, US Secretary of State Anthony Blinken delivered a keynote address on climate action in advance of President Biden's Earth Day Leaders Summit on Climate. Experts from the Atlantic Council evaluate what his comments portend for future executive action on climate and clean energy policy.
EnergySource by Kathy Baughman McLeod, Randolph Bell, Reed Blakemore, Margaret Jackson
Tue, Apr 13, 2021
Carbon capture in Germany: Long-overdue momentum is building
As a world leader in innovation, Germany is well positioned to commercialize carbon removal technologies, and over the past six months, momentum and support for CCUS in the country has begun to build.
EnergySource by Lee Beck