Greenhouse Gas Emissions and the Fossil Fuel Supply Chain in the United States

Energy and the Iran War: What We’re Watching

Global energy markets are in turmoil due to conflict in Iran. Although the United States is the top global oil and gas producer, it has limited options in relieving global supply strains.

CNBC: “Trump Can’t ‘Drill, Baby, Drill’ His Way Out of This Iran-Inspired Oil Crisis: Experts”

RFF Fellow Brian C. Prest comments on whether more domestic drilling can make up for global oil supply constraints.

CNN: “Why Emergency Oil Releases Won’t Fix This Crisis”

RFF Fellow Daniel Raimi shares his thoughts on an emergency release from the US Strategic Petroleum Reserve.

KUNM: “Conservation Groups Sue New Mexico Over Deserted Oil and Gas Wells”

A story about a recent lawsuit in New Mexico cites RFF research about the costs of cleaning up abandoned oil and gas wells.