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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

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Director, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
Jane Nakano

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Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
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Ben Cahill

Senior Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
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Morgan Higman

Former Fellow, Energy Security and Climate Change Program
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Neelima Jain

Deputy Director and Senior Fellow, Chair in U.S.-India Policy Studies
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Senior Fellow, Trustee Chair in Chinese Business and Economics

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China Holds the Key to Global Energy Demand

Global energy prices hinge on China’s economic recovery, but the “new normal” for oil and gas demand is uncertain. A rebound in mobility will increase gasoline, diesel, and jet fuel demand, but there are lingering concerns about the property sector and consumer sentiment.

Commentary by Ben Cahill , Ilaria Mazzocco , and Chen Huang — February 8, 2023

U.S. Push to Secure EV Battery Supply Chains and the Role of China

The U.S. campaign to expand the domestic electric vehicle (EV) battery supply chains has underscored the complex nature of U.S.-China rivalry in the EV battery value chains. What role, if any, should China play in U.S. efforts to expand its EV battery supply chains?  

Commentary by Jane Nakano and Chen Huang — February 6, 2023

Global Update on Energy and Climate

A discussion with David Turk (Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy) and Fatih Birol (Executive Director, International Energy Agency) on the future of energy markets and climate targets. 

Transcript — February 2, 2023

Global Update on Energy and Climate

A discussion with David Turk (Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Energy) and Fatih Birol (Executive Director, International Energy Agency) on the future of energy markets and climate targets. 

 
 

Event by David Turk , Fatih Birol , and Joseph Majkut — January 31, 2023

Tailwinds and Headwinds: The U.S. Offshore Wind Market

While there have been significant developments in the U.S. offshore wind sector, the pace of development remains slow. Reaching 30 gigawatts by 2030 will require significant policy and industry efforts, supply chain development, and regional collaboration.

Commentary by Allegra Dawes and Joseph Majkut — January 31, 2023

Mining, Climate Risks, and the Western Hemisphere

Join the CSIS Americas Program for a timely and important conversation on Mining, Climate Risks, and the Western Hemisphere.

Event by Ryan C. Berg , Morgan Bazilian , Veronika Shime , and George P. Cajati — January 25, 2023

Sanctions and the Russian Economy

Please join the Europe, Russia, and Eurasia Program for a fascinating discussion on the current state and future of the Russian economy under international sanctions.

Event by Max Bergmann , Maria Snegovaya , Ben Cahill , and Sergey Aleksashenko — January 19, 2023

The United States Should Learn to Live with EU CBAM

The European Union’s new carbon border adjustment mechanism will introduce new trade tensions, even with the United States. But the United States should look past temporary inconvenience and enable the long-term success of carbon-adjusted trade.

Commentary by Joseph Majkut — January 17, 2023