MenuGovernment priorities feature prominently in discussions over the transition to renewable energy. Enthusiasm may abound for wind power, but if the United States is serious about its future, it must address critical supply chain disruptions and market-distorting foreign competition. Read the full article…
Monthly Archives: May 2022
Viktor Orban’s Goulash Energy Policy Makes Hungary Putin’s Trojan Horse In Europe
On Wednesday, Hungary demanded that shipments of Russian oil be exempt from the European Union’s proposed sanctions. This statement comes amidst tense negotiations between Budapest and Brussels over the EU’s sixth round of penalties against Moscow. Budapest has proven the most skeptical of the plan, which requires the unanimous consent of member states. Read the full article…
Geoengineering: Injecting Aerosols into the Atmosphere is Untested and Dangerous
With global temperatures rising, policymakers are increasingly desperate for easy solutions to climate change. A report released by the Council on Foreign Relations validates a scientifically and politically controversial hypothesis— man-made solar geoengineering. Read the full article…
2022: The Great Boom or Great Bust for Electric Vehicles
Sales of electric vehicles (EVs) are booming. First-quarter results are in, and they rock. Despite supply chain issues and higher upfront costs, the auto industry reports strong performances in EVs, with Ford announcing a growth rate of 139%, Volkswagen of 65%, and Tesla — an increase of 81%. Read the full article.