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Legislating a Net-Zero Emissions Future

February 21, 2019 by Isabelle Smith Energy Renewable Energy Sustainability

A successful transition to a low emissions economy and a prosperous, climate resilient future. The call to action for states to achieve this reality has never been stronger. But is it possible? With a new Zero Carbon Bill on the table and strong consultation feedback, Aotearoa, New Zealand may be about to show the world how.

By Isabelle Smith, Guest Contributor

The Strategic Petroleum Reserve: An Underappreciated National Security Asset

November 5, 2018 by Alex D. Pappas Energy Fossil Fuels International

Proposals to reform an emergency storage repository for crude oil known as the Strategic Petroleum Reserve (“SPR”) abound as President Trump and lawmakers react to changing oil market dynamics. As the policy goals and technical utilization of the SPR are evaluated, policymakers could benefit from additional assessment of the costs and benefits of SPR modifications that could imperil an essential national security asset.