Fracking Fissures: Will Politics Impede Production?

Introduction to Geothermal Energy

Using the heat of the Earth for electric power, heating, and cooling could help decarbonize the US energy mix. While investments in geothermal are on the rise, major challenges remain on the way to realizing geothermal’s potential.

Research Priorities for Robust Climate Assessments in the United States

This article highlights select US-relevant topics and syntheses particularly valuable for future national, sub-national, and sectoral climate assessments.

Beyond Business as Usual: National Oil Companies and the Energy Transition, with Andrea Furnaro and Patrick Heller

Andrea Furnaro and Patrick Heller present a five-step framework for how national oil companies can adapt to the energy transition, explore diversification opportunities, and align strategies with national policy goals.

Product Carbon Intensity Standards Can Reduce Emissions While Keeping Costs Low

A policy that limits average emissions for products could be more politically palatable than carbon taxes or cap and trade. But research is needed about how best to implement such a policy.