Resilient Energy Economies | Exploring Environmental Cleanup and Critical Minerals as Economic Drivers in Fossil Fuel Communities

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Date

June 3, 2026

Time

1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

Event Series

Webinar

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What new economic activities offer promise for fossil fuel communities? Using examples of oil and gas well cleanup in Canada, waterway restoration in Pennsylvania, and direct lithium extraction from oilfield brines in Arkansas, presenters will discuss to what degree these activities can drive economic growth in fossil-dependent regions, including impacts on existing local businesses and attracting new business.

Featuring:

  • Laurel Wheeler, Assistant Professor, University of Alberta
  • Jeremy Weber, Professor, University of Pittsburgh
  • Max Harleman, Assistant Professor, Villanova University
  • Aaron Malone, Research Assistant Professor, Colorado School of Mines
  • Daniel Raimi, Fellow; Director, Communities in the Energy Transition Initiative, Resources for the Future (moderator)

This event is part of a webinar series hosted by the Resilient Energy Economies initiative. Read more about the series and explore related events here.

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