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In the News

Mar 9, 2016

Bello in Jeune Afrique: The Electrify Africa Act and the Challenge of Electrification in Africa

By Abdoul Salam Bello

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Africa
Climate Change & Climate Action

Report

Mar 4, 2016

A US strategy for sustainable energy security

By David Koranyi

The national energy system of the United States is aging and has to be renewed in a dynamic fashion to adapt to the transformative changes in the world of energy. Failure to do so will result in substantial economic disadvantage and national security vulnerabilities, and risk the United States’ position as the leading global power […]

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

Event Recap

Feb 24, 2016

Data diplomacy in South Asia: Water, natural hazards, and regionalism

By South Asia Center

On February 24, the Atlantic Council’s South Asia Center hosted a conversation with Saleem H. Ali, University of Queensland’s Chair in Sustainable Resource Development, entitled “Data Diplomacy in South Asia: Water, Natural Hazards, and Regionalism.” Effective regional planning in the Indus Basin argues for increased transboundary data sharing on environmental indicators. Many analysts believe that […]

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Feb 23, 2016

China’s Challenge to Guarantee Energy and Water Security

By Jack Schnettler

China may hold the key to alleviating some of the pressure from climate change and population growth at the nexus of the relationship between the energy and water sectors. The challenges associated with energy production and water management vary significantly from region to region. A recent report from the World Resources Institute and General Electric […]

China
Climate Change & Climate Action

New Atlanticist

Feb 4, 2016

Turning COP21’s Vision into Reality

By Mitch Hulse

International partnerships, technological innovation, addressing cybersecurity challenges seen as critical to realization of environmental goals International partnerships, technological innovation, and addressing cybersecurity challenges will be key to turning a global commitment to clean energy into reality, according to a senior US energy official. More than 190 nations agreed to curb rising global temperatures through carbon […]

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

In the News

Jan 15, 2016

Zichal Quoted by Iowa Public Radio on How Iowa Stands as a Leader in Renewable Energy

By Heather Zichal

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Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

In the News

Jan 11, 2016

Mirtchev: Is Good Faith Enough To Bank Our Energy Future On Renewables?

By Alexander Mirtchev

Atlantic Council Board Director Alexander Mirtchev writes for Forbes on how feasible renewable technology is after the conclusion of the Paris climate agreement:

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Dec 22, 2015

Stumbling Into Sensibility: How America Got a Sensible Energy and Environment Policy Despite Our Political Polarization

By David L. Goldwyn

After a year of posturing and polarization, President Barack Obama and Congress have agreed on measures that will strategically alter and enhance the US energy system and global energy security. Winston Churchill’s supposed adage that Americans always do the right thing, after exhausting all the alternatives, was never truer. The key measures that have set […]

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Dec 17, 2015

Dip in Oil, Gas Prices Had Markets on Edge in 2015

By Ashish Kumar Sen

Implementation of Paris climate deal will be the big question in 2016, says Atlantic Council’s Richard L. Morningstar As 2015 draws to a close, our experts take a look back at the year that was and look ahead to 2016. This interview is part of a series. Richard L. Morningstar is the Founding Director of […]

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Dec 14, 2015

COP21 Not the Finish Line, But A Very Solid Foundation

By Heather Zichal

There were high expectations for Paris COP21 and the outcome of the talks more than met those expectations, producing a lasting agreement that significantly reduces global carbon pollution and begins our transition to a clean energy economy.  It is a milestone pact between 190 developing and developed countries that have mutually committed to walk down […]

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

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