CERAWeek: Carbon Policy, Technology Pose Hurdles to N. American Gas Systems

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March 8, 2018

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Media Highlight

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Oil, Gas & Petrochem Equipment Magazine

"A number of pipeline projects have attracted attention in recent years, and societal frustration is building over the country’s direction with regard to energy policy and climate change, Alan Krupnick, senior fellow, Resources for the Future, and Mark Brownstein, Environmental Defense Fund senior vice-president, climate and energy, told attendees."

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Alan Krupnick

Senior Fellow; Director, Industry and Fuels Program

Alan Krupnick is a senior fellow at RFF.

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