Energy and Environment

The State of U.S. Strategic Stockpiles
The Strategic Petroleum Reserve is just one of the stockpiles that the United States maintains for economic and strategic purposes.

Backgrounder by Anshu Siripurapu and Noah Berman Mar 2, 2023

Could Nuclear Power Cut Europe’s Dependence on Russian Energy?
The war in Ukraine has set off a rush in Europe to find alternatives to Russian oil and gas. Some are calling for an expansion of nuclear power.

In Brief by Lindsay Maizland Mar 15, 2022

How Does the U.S. Power Grid Work?
Responsible for powering the country and its economy, the U.S. energy grid has come under increasing strain due to climate change, and the threat of cyberattacks looms.  

Backgrounder by James McBride and Anshu Siripurapu Jul 5, 2022

Podcast
Batteries Not Included
A green future will depend on a vast supply of advanced batteries. As a result, global demand for lithium is outpacing supply.

Podcast by Gabrielle Sierra, Frank Fannon, Vijay V. Vaitheeswaran, Asher Ross, Markus Zakaria, and Rafaela Siewert Feb 16, 2022

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Alice C. Hill
Alice C. Hill

David M. Rubenstein Senior Fellow for Energy and the Environment

  • United States
    How U.S. Water Infrastructure Works
    The sprawling U.S. water system is central to the nation’s economy, but chronic underinvestment, increasing demand, and the consequences of climate change have revealed the system’s weaknesses.  
    Backgrounder by James McBride and Noah Berman May 2, 2024 Renewing America
  • Renewable Energy
    Energy and Trade Priorities With Governor J. Kevin Stitt
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    Kevin Stitt, twenty-eighth governor of Oklahoma, discusses his international priorities, including Oklahoma’s growing role in the renewable energy landscape, ensuring access to a sustainable supply of critical minerals, and deepening trade relations. This meeting is part of CFR’s State and Local Officials Initiative which offers resources on pressing international issues that affect the priorities and agendas of state and local government officials.  For those attending virtually, log-in information and instructions on how to participate during the question and answer portion will be provided the evening before the event to those who register. Please note the audio, video, and transcript of this hybrid meeting will be posted on the CFR website.
    Virtual Event by J. Kevin Stitt, Michelle Caruso-Cabrera and Michael Froman April 25, 2024
  • China
    China’s Battle Against Air Pollution: An Update
    Although China seems to have continued improving air quality during the Covid era, it is premature to celebrate the end of its war against pollution.
    Blog Post by Yanzhong Huang April 24, 2024 Asia Unbound