Schrödinger’s Cat Paradox: Carbon Is the Enemy. Carbon Is Not the Enemy.
In an era with a growing focus on climate change, decarbonization, and low-carbon, zero-carbon, and negative-carbon…
Rachel A. Meidl August 9, 2023
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An Oil Workers Union Leader Could Be The Next Governor Of Argentina’s No. 3 Petro-Province, Santa Cruz
On August 13 the Argentine province of Santa Cruz will elect its governor and the 24 members of its unicameral provincial…
Mark P. Jones August 8, 2023
The US Can Lead in the Hydrogen Economy — If the Treasury Encourages Lifecycle Thinking and Diverse Investments
With the 45V tax credit, the U.S. is well poised to compete for the growing pipeline of clean hydrogen projects globally, writes fellow Rachel Meidl. But if the Treasury adds restrictions to the new tax credit, the U.S. could lose its advantage and a key opportunity for large-scale decarbonization.
Rachel A. Meidl July 25, 2023
The U.S. Could Leapfrog The World In Producing Clean Hydrogen—But Only If Treasury Encourages Diverse Investments
In recent days, record-breaking extreme heat has provided a preview of what’s in store as global temperatures continue to…
Rachel A. Meidl July 25, 2023
Five Reasons Why the Abraham Accords Are Ceding Ground to Arab-Iranian De-escalation
Five key factors make the Biden administration’s attempts to expand the Abraham Accords in the Middle East likely to fail, writes nonresident fellow Omar Rahman. Instead, regional approaches like the restoration of Saudi-UAE diplomatic relations with Iran are now holding sway.
Omar Rahman July 11, 2023
Brain Capital is Key to a Sustainable Future
“Green brain capital” places a central emphasis on the brain to deliver a healthy environment, and likewise on a green environment to safeguard brain health. The authors look at the existing literature and explain how this concept can help us build a sustainable future.
Harris A. Eyre, Rachel A. Meidl July 10, 2023
Center for Energy Studies | Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East | Political Economy of the Arab Gulf | Conference Report
Can the Eastern Mediterranean’s Gas Potential Translate Into Reality? The Eastern Mediterranean could become a key source of gas for Europe. Can its potential translate into reality? Several major points emerged from our latest Middle East Energy Roundtable, a collaboration between the Edward P. Djerejian Center for the Middle East and the Center for Energy Studies.
Jim Krane, Kristian Coates Ulrichsen, Bela Koshy June 29, 2023
Finding ‘Win-Wins’ From Environmental Litigation Losses
Some court losses turn into wins. This paper explores two Texas coast cases with wider environmental implications for any community concerned about flood control, water recycling or endangered species.
Jim Blackburn, Jennifer Borski June 22, 2023
Some Like It Hot: Mexico’s Ambivalent Policy Toward Climate Change
This report explores the motives underlying Mexico’s contradictory climate change policies. Given the fossil fuel-centered actions of the López Obrador administration, the author argues that Mexico’s recent clean energy turn is merely an attempt to lower tensions with the U.S. — not a true commitment to combatting climate change.
Miriam Grunstein June 15, 2023
Closing the Loop on the World’s Fastest-growing Waste Stream: Electronics
Electronic waste is surging globally, presenting growing threats to the environment and human health. Rachel A. Meidl explains how coordinated action can help us move to a sustainable, circular economy of electronics.
Rachel A. Meidl June 14, 2023