China’s leadership must navigate conflicting agendas and threats to domestic political stability as it seeks to rein in global warming emissions.
As Climate Concerns Rise, What Role Will Natural Gas Play?
The head of the International Energy Agency’s gas division discusses the outlook for natural gas as global efforts to address carbon emissions intensify.
Can the FERC Be Made Accountable to Communities and the Environment?
Congress has directed the nation’s regulator for natural gas and electricity infrastructure to be more responsive to community and environmental concerns. Will FERC’s new Office of Public Participation deliver on the promise of public inclusion?
Combating Energy Poverty in the U.S.
One-third of American households struggle to pay for their basic energy needs. University of Michigan’s Tony Reames explores the role of policy in overcoming energy poverty.
How Big a Threat Is the Supreme Court to Biden’s Climate Agenda?
President Biden will rely upon regulatory agencies like the EPA to push his ambitious clean energy and climate agenda. Yet increasingly conservative courts could stand in the way of Biden’s plans.
What Motivates People to Take Action on Climate Change?
New research disproves the assumption that exposure to climate-related natural disasters motivates people to support climate policy.
Janet Yellen and the Treasury Take on Climate Change
New Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen has been tasked with combating climate change. What climate action is the Treasury likely to take under her leadership?
With Democratic Senate Majority, Biden Has Power To Quickly Undo Trump Regulatory Rollbacks
Trump opened Pandora’s box with his heavy handed use of the CRA, setting a precedent for future presidents to do the same.
How Georgia’s Runoff Election Will Shape Joe Biden’s Clean Energy Strategy
Georgia’s runoff election will determine the balance of power in the Senate, and the degree to which Joe Biden will count on Congress to back his ambitious clean energy agenda.
Energy Regulator FERC Finds Itself Cornered Over Climate Change
FERC has spent the last three years issuing rules that insulate electricity markets from responsibility for the climate damages they cause. The result has been a backlash from the states.