This blog post provides a brief overview into the need for nuclear energy development caused by the increased growth in data centers and current notable investments in the field.
While the Inflation Reduction Act marks a monumental shift in U.S. climate policy, a cleaner energy economy is not inherently a more “just” one. Applying the energy justice framework to the Act’s tax incentives and funding models reveals a landmark policy that serves as a critical checkpoint, rather than the finish line, for true equity.
The proposed 11th National Program for offshore oil and gas lease sales has sparked bipartisan opposition, environmental litigation, and debate over balancing expanded offshore energy production against coastal and ecological concerns.
As the U.S. races to lead in cryptocurrency, the environmental and public health costs of crypto mining demand smarter regulation and sustainable innovation.
Patents encourage innovation by securing rights of exclusion in lucrative markets. Yet when it comes to green technology, the patent system may run the risk of instead acting as a barrier to access.
Recent actions by the Trump administration’s Department of Energy (DOE) are disrupting its relationship with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC), the independent agency housed within it.
AI Data Centers may soon be moving to space, but that move may have significant environmental and consumer impacts without environmental impact assessments and regulations.
From the Trump-II Energy Agenda to Permitting Reform in Congress, the Wind Energy Industry Has Much to Monitor—and to Take to Court.
An overreliance on generative AI may threaten our collective potential to meaningfully address environmental problems by potentially slowing scientific progress and innovation, reducing the efficacy of our collaboration, and weakening support for environmental protection.
As artificial intelligence grows and developers plan new data centers, residential consumers are footing the bill for increased electricity demands. Regulators must act to keep energy costs down and maintain the course on climate goals.
