Following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions on Russian energy, the U.S. has increased its oil and gas production, as well as strengthened supply chains to overcome the shortage of other energy products. However, it still relies heavily on Russia for the uranium it needs to power...
stocks
Although there is no formal definition of Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) criteria, it is widely accepted as a system to mitigate risks and impact a company's corporate interests. Many companies have implemented ESG strategies as a means of adhering to internal and external pressures from stakeholders.  Over time, ESG...
The U.S. has big plans to export its growing LNG supplies following a major boost in production over the last two years. It has seen demand for its natural gas grow in response to global shortages following the Russian invasion of Ukraine and subsequent sanctions on Russian energy. In...
green energy
Since the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the most far-reaching climate policy in the U.S. to date, the U.S. has stolen Europe’s title as the forerunner in green energy. Strong climate pledges supported by meaningful policies have put the U.S. way ahead of the competition when it...
climate change
Thanks to reduced coal use and successful decarbonization schemes, the U.S. saw a significant fall in its carbon emissions last year, suggesting it is achieving its aim for an accelerated green transition. Following the introduction of the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) in the summer of 2022, the U.S. has attracted high levels...
oil well
Environmentalists and the state governments have been fighting to get abandoned oil wells plugged for decades without avail. Although the situation has improved in recent years, thanks to improved efforts by oil and gas companies and both state and federal funding, there continues to be an abundance of oil wells across the...
writing notes at a climate conference
Just like in 2023, the 28th Conference of Parties (COP28) has wrapped up. This year’s summit represented a pivotal moment for the energy transition. Naturally, the world’s largest climate conference was crammed with critical discussions on the state of climate, industry, energy, and the impact of global emissions.  Now that...
grocery shopping
Heading into the election year, President Biden has gone on a parade of boasting about the supposed upturn in the economy. The 81-year-old president claims inflation and unemployment are down while predicting lower interest rates in the near future. Meanwhile, Americans are not as optimistic about economic growth leading...
green solar energy
Over the last three years, the Biden administration has strived to introduce strong climate policies and accelerate the U.S. green transition. This began with the initial banning of new oil and gas leases and continued with the introduction of a range of favorable climate policies. While the U.S. is still a major...
microchip
As part of its aim to compete with China’s global green energy and clean technology dominance, the U.S. government has big plans for the future of American microchip manufacturing. Public and private spending in the sector has increased significantly over the last year and a half, while Biden looks to strengthen...