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The United States Needs to Innovate New Mineral Production Technologies. Here’s One.

Phytomining extracts critical minerals used in EV batteries and elsewhere from a plant's biomass. The United States should incentivize R&D of innovative production techniques like phytomining to support U.S. critical mineral independence.

Commentary by Maria J. Krol-Sinclair and Thomas Hale — March 24, 2023

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Joseph Majkut

Joseph Majkut

Director, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Jane Nakano

Jane Nakano

Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Ben Cahill

Ben Cahill

Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Morgan Higman

Morgan Higman

Former Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Neelima Jain

Neelima Jain

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies
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Ilaria Mazzocco

Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics

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Powering Recovery in the Middle East: Realities on the Ground

Please join the CSIS Middle East Program for a conversation about international efforts to support more resilient and sustainable infrastructure in fragile states in the Middle East. 

Event by Jon B. Alterman , Matthew D. Steinhelfer , Christina Abi Haidar , Paul Noumba Um , and Will Todman — March 22, 2023

What’s Next for Oil and Gas Methane Regulations

Cutting methane emissions from oil and gas production can help slow the pace of global warming. This brief summarizes emerging U.S. regulations on methane emissions, outlines the pathway for EU methane legislation, and analyzes potential alignment.

Brief by Ben Cahill — March 22, 2023

Energy 360°

Peaks and the Global Energy Systems

This week, Jamie Webster joins Ben Cahill to discuss energy transitions, what peak demand really means, and the resulting shifts in the global energy system. 

Podcast Episode by Ben Cahill and Lisa Hyland — March 21, 2023

CSIS Energy 360

Future of U.S. Climate and Energy Leadership

CSIS invites you to high-level discussion on U.S. climate leadership. This public event will focus on achieving the promise of the IIJA/IRA and ensuring U.S. leadership on climate change. 

Event by Emily Sanford Fisher , Scott Moskowitz , David Waskow , and Joseph Majkut — March 20, 2023

Book Event: Cooperating for the Climate with Joanna Lewis

Please join the Trustee Chair for this online event featuring Joanna I. Lewis discussing her new book Cooperating for the Climate: Learning from International Partnerships in China's Clean Energy Sector. 

Event by Ilaria Mazzocco , Joanna I. Lewis , Fan Dai , David Vance Wagner , and Erica Thomas — March 14, 2023

Turning Up the Heat on Geothermal Energy Development in Latin America

This brief by CSIS Americas director Ryan C. Berg, Katherine Cohen, Alfonso Guzman, and Juliana Rubio examines the challenges in the development of a geothermal industry in Latin America and outlines policy recommendations for increasing investment in the region.

Brief by Ryan C. Berg , Juliana Rubio , Alfonso Guzman , and Kathleen Cohen — March 10, 2023

Getting Real on the Inflation Reduction Act

European reactions to the Inflation Reduction Act continue to unfold. While concerns remain, recently proposed EU investment means there is reason to be hopeful for a greener, more resilient Europe despite inevitable inter-allied competition.

Commentary by Charles Wessner and Srishti Khemka — March 7, 2023

Energy 360°

U.S. EV Battery Outlook

This week, Steve LeVine joins Jane Nakano to discuss recent developments in the U.S. electric vehicle market and battery supply chain. 

Podcast Episode by Jane Nakano — March 6, 2023

CSIS Energy 360