Much of the developed world is undergoing an energy transition from fossil fuels to renewable and technology-based natural energy sources. To date, 96 countries representing […]
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Climate and Conservation
Cleaning Up Clean Energy and Handling Renewable Waste
In the past decade, wind and solar have made massive strides in our energy economy. As of 2022, they account for 13.6 percent of the U.S. energy […]
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Carbon Capture to Reduce Emissions from Fossil Fuels
As climate and energy policy continues to evolve, the EPA recently released a new proposed rule for environmental standards regarding emissions from coal and natural […]
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Aii Asks a Yellowstone Environmental Educator
Have you ever been to Yellowstone National Park? How are national parks and infrastructure related? What can we learn about climate and conservation? If any […]
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What is Decarbonization?
In the United States, the conversation around decarbonization generally centers around the same handful of options. In large part, the policy approaches include tax, subsidy, […]
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A Longer View on Longer Trains: Part 3 Climate Impact
This is the third and final policy blog in the series investigating train length. The purpose is to survey the impacts and implications of longer [...]
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Differences in Decarbonization
When it comes to decarbonizing the U.S. economy, one could be forgiven for thinking the answer is as simple as ramping up wind and solar. […]
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How Soon Can Hydrogen Help Decarbonize?
There seems to be agreement from all sides that hydrogen is the fuel of the future. It is combustible and energy rich, and because its […]
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Decoding the Hydrogen Rainbow
Blue, Grey, Green – oh my! The road to the emerald city of the future seems to feature a number of alternative energy projects with […]
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Yellowstone: Rebuilding After the Flood
Earlier this year, Yellowstone National Park was at the epicenter of a historical flooding that resulted in the elimination of homes, bridges, and the possibility […]
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Innovation is the Only Path to Solving Climate Change
If the threat is as dire as some believe, we cannot wait for policy changes to take effect. Realistically, tax and regulatory policy cannot bring […]
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Energy Month: Fossil Fuels
The U.S. has a diverse and proven supply of several types of fossil fuels that can be used to power the national grid. Coal, natural […]
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Costs, Carbon, and Cargo, Powering Shipping into the Future
The international shipping industry facilitates the movement of millions of products between continents in a matter of weeks. Massive container ships today are so large […]
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Innovation Drives Direct Air Capture’s Growing Viability
Vacuuming your house to be rid of dust can be quite a chore. Dirt and dust seem to accumulate faster than you can keep up. […]
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Energy Consumption in the Age of Cryptocurrency
When it comes to sustainability, many industries are considering how to reduce their energy consumption. Organizations are also taking a more critical look at how […]
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