Stellantis invests $100M into California geothermal lithium project
By Breana Noble, The Detroit News, August 17, 2023
Spurred by industry tension over the domestic shortage of critical battery minerals, Stellantis NV, the maker of Chrysler, Dodge, Jeep and Ram vehicles is investing more than $100 million into a geothermal lithium project in California. With a goal to introduce more than 25 EV’s by 2030, this is a strategic business move.
Offshore Wind Energy Discussed At KRSA Classic Roundtable
By Nick Sorrell, KSRM, August 25, 2023
At this week’s Kenai River Sportfishing Classic Roundtable, industry leaders, scientists, and elected officials convened to discuss the potential for offshore wind energy in Alaska’s waters and the implications it may have on fisheries. Offshore wind turbines in Alaska hold the potential for 3,800 gigawatts of energy, but more research is needed to determine how and where we might be able to implement such technology.
Net-Zero Goals Won’t Slow Down Oil Exploration
By Irina Slav, Oilprice.com, August 19, 2023
According to Wood Mackenzie, oil & gas exploration investment is set to average $22 billion annually - good news for American energy security and a sign of rebound in exploration. Following the European gas squeeze in 2022, companies and investors are putting stock in the energy that keeps America independent and secure in times of turmoil.
Hempcrete shows promise for healthy housing rehabilitation
By Angela Lugo-Thomas, Energy News Network, August 23, 2023
Did you know the materials used in constructing commercial and residential buildings can be toxic for those who are chemically sensitive? In addition to making residents sick, products such as fiberglass insulation are tough on the environment and not biodegradable. That’s where Hempcrete comes in - a natural form of insulation with the same R-Factor as regular fiberglass insulation. While the hemp industry has faced an uphill battle, we’re excited about new construction options that are healthy for humans and the environment.
It’s not just energy — our slow permitting process is also harming conservation
By Zach Hartman and Christopher Barnard, The Hill, August 21, 2023
So much of the permitting reform debate surrounds energy projects and advancing the energy sector, but what about conservation projects? Despite robust investment in environmental conservation through hunting and fishing licenses, Duck Stamps and multiple congressional bills encouraging wetlands conservation, projects to improve our environment are being held up alongside pipelines, wind farms, and other essential energy infrastructure. We can fix this stagnation, but only through bipartisan cooperation.
