Maximizing Value and Minimizing Waste in a Circular Plastics Economy
Nick Loris and Nathalie Voit wrote an article in The National Interest on plastic use and its role in a circular economy. Most Americans have concerns about the pollution and waste associated with plastic use, most notably single-use plastics like water bottles. However, calls to restrict plastic production and consumption would likely backfire, resulting in higher consumer […]
What Could a “Nuclear Revolution” Really Look Like?
Nick Loris writes in The National Interest on Jack Spencer’s new book Nuclear Revolution: Powering the Next Generation. The nuclear revolution the United States needs will require breaking free from outdated regulations and empowering market-driven innovation to lead the energy future. When I began working on energy policy in 2008, “nuclear renaissance” was all the […]
‘Deeply incoherent’: Donald Trump’s Tariffs Are Colliding with Trump’s Energy Agenda
Notus’ Anna Kramer quoted Nick Loris in an article discussing the contradictory nature of a trade war and Trump’s energy agenda. “So many components go into building and maintaining energy infrastructure. Some sectors will be disproportionately hit harder than others, but the pain will be felt across the board,” said Nick Loris, the vice president […]
Free Economies are Clean Economies 2025
As Goes Texas, So Can the World Foreword by Jodey Arrington, U.S. Representative for Texas’ 19th Congressional District The world needs more energy. Whether delivering electricity to a community in Africa for the first time or powering the data center revolution, energy access is essential for human flourishing. While many global politicians and business leaders […]
Free Economies are Clean Economies
Click here to download the full PDF report for print. As Goes Texas, So Can the World Foreword by Jodey Arrington, U.S. Representative for Texas’ 19th Congressional District The world needs more energy. Whether delivering electricity to a community in Africa for the first time or powering the data center revolution, energy access is essential […]
How the United States Can Outcompete China in Energy Dominance and Environmental Progress
Nick Loris writes in The National Interest on C3 Solutions’ latest report: China is No Green Energy Darling. In a recent meeting with top oil executives, President Trump emphasized the importance of his energy dominance agenda. Policy priorities included lowering energy costs, bolstering the grid, and out-competing China in the artificial intelligence race. The key to all […]
China Is No Green Energy Darling
In one of his first actions as president, Joe Biden signed an executive order suspending new oil and gas leases on federal lands and reviewing existing operations.1 The alleged purpose was to restore balance to public lands operations and ensure the United States met its climate and clean energy goals.2 Nearly four years later, President […]
Sending Economic Growth and Emissions in Opposite Directions
Climate policy has been largely driven by two overarching narratives: decoupling vs degrowth. The degrowth mentality is that people consume too much, and restricting economic activity is a necessary means to combat climate change. Degrowth policies will trap people in poverty, restrict access to energy, and purposely constrain levels of prosperity and human well-being. That […]
Free Economies Provide Clean Air and Water
Air pollution is one of the highest causes of premature death in the world. The World Health Organization estimates that ambient air pollution and household air pollution cause 6.7 million premature deaths annually.1 More than 2 billion people live in water-stressed countries where the demand for clean water outpaces supply because supplies or infrastructure are […]
Innovating and Adapting to a Cleaner Planet
Innovation triggers images of groundbreaking, transformational inventions. The Internet and online access, smartphones, CRISPR, and, most recently, artificial intelligence all come to mind. However, innovations, large and small, make the world a better, cleaner place. Hotels have found efficient ways to recycle water, reducing usage and cost.1 Light-emitting diodes (LEDs) use 90 percent less energy […]