International

How the U.S. and Taiwan Can Unite on Energy and Foreign Policy

By Jordan McGillis June 15, 2021

As U.S. and Taiwanese representatives reaffirm trade and investment ties this summer, liquefied natural gas should be at the forefront of the conversation.

World

Electric La-La Land — Handing China the Metals Card

By Jordan McGillis May 31, 2021

A new report sounds the alarm on the mismatch between policies forcing an energy transition and the availability of the minerals that would make it feasible.

Energy & Environment

Climate Eyes Are on China, But What about ASEAN?

By Jordan McGillis April 29, 2021

While the U.S. and China meet at the climate table, the countries of Southeast Asia have their own table set for an energy-consumption feast.

Regulatory Policy

China’s Climate Realpolitik

By Jordan McGillis March 26, 2021

Western pundits fell for China’s carbon-neutrality pledge, but its recent economic plan puts paid to their hopes.

Regulatory Policy

The Biden Administration’s Climate-Cost Problem

By Jordan McGillis March 24, 2021

Rather than grappling with the uncertain cost of carbon emissions, the Biden administration is arbitrarily choosing the cost that fits its agenda.

Energy & Environment

The U.S. Is Squandering Its Energy-Export Opportunity

By Jordan McGillis February 10, 2021

Natural gas has reduced carbon emissions in the U.S., but blue-state politicians are preventing its export.

Business

Biden’s Electric-Vehicle Plan Misses the Mark

By Jordan McGillis December 29, 2020

Biden’s plan would make it harder to develop electric cars in the U.S.

NR PLUS Politics & Policy

The Paris Agreement’s Beijing Problem

By Jordan McGillis May 27, 2020

China’s green-energy pledges and promises are cover for its ever-expanding global network of coal-fired power plants.

NR PLUS World

No, Coronavirus Is Not a Climate-Change Preview

By Jordan McGillis April 22, 2020

This pandemic has simply highlighted the human propensity to map new circumstances onto our existing heuristics, whether they fit or not.

Politics & Policy

Start with Common Ground on Climate-Change Policy

By Jordan McGillis March 25, 2020

Can we address climate risk and respect energy choices? Yes.