April 4, 2024
by Can Cao
Climate change
Energy
International
Natural Resources
Oil and Gas
Renewable Energy
This article explores the Middle East's shift away from oil dependence towards renewable energies, highlighting how this energy transition has resulted in regional collaboration, economic diversification, and global implications.
October 30, 2023
by Kathryn Blanco
Air
Fossil Fuels
Oil and Gas
Amid growing concern over the health and climate impacts of natural gas appliances, the Washington, D.C. council has proposed a solution with the Healthy Homes Act.
October 10, 2023
by Jesse Valente
Climate change
Energy
Oil and Gas
As COP28 approaches, this article explores the controversial role of big oil in climate talks and questions whether their involvement could compromise the summit's goals for urgent climate action.
September 11, 2023
by Blake Hite
Climate change
Oil and Gas
Oil has long been a key factor in U.S. national security considerations. In this article, author Blake Hite argues the combination of climate change and oil extraction in the Arctic poses unique national security concerns that should be considered before U.S. officials approve additional Arctic drilling.
July 10, 2023
by Avi Wolasky
Energy
Natural Resources
Oil and Gas
The Russian invasion of Ukraine has caused devastating turmoil. Thousands of Ukrainian civilians are dead and millions more have become refugees.[1] Civilians remaining in Ukraine lack consistent access to food, water, and other essential supplies.[2]…
November 9, 2020
by Shamila Kara
Chemicals
Litigation
Oil and Gas
Brownfields are formed when a property’s use or development has been curtailed by the presence of environmental contaminants. There are over 450,000 Brownfields in the United States today and these sites are home to major environmental pollutants. How does bankruptcy contribute to this issue and why should some states and communities be more concerned than others?
February 26, 2020
by Gabriel Dowdell
Fossil Fuels
Oil and Gas
Regulations
State and Local
Water
Should the EPA regulate fracking more heavily? Currently, states that benefit financially from fracking regulate the industry.