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Jul 12

Jul 12 The Challenges of Giving Up Fossil Fuels

Even if fossil fuels were not affecting our climate, fossil fuels are a finite resource and will eventually run out. If there is no alternative energy infrastructure in place, there will be a severe global struggle when they do run out. Fortunately, through renewable energy sources, we could avert such a global catastrophe while also ensuring a healthy future. However, given our current energy infrastructure is primarily fossil-fuel-based, and such a transition away from fossil fuels will take time, it is important to consider now what kind of new infrastructure we would need to convert to a renewable energy base.

Apr 19

Apr 19 The Challenges of Giving Up Fossil Fuels

Samuel Jaffe

Environmental Policy

Even if fossil fuels were not affecting our climate, fossil fuels are a finite resource and will eventually run out. If there is no alternative energy infrastructure in place, there will be a severe global struggle when they do run out. Fortunately, through renewable energy sources, we could avert such a global catastrophe while also ensuring a healthy future. However, given our current energy infrastructure is primarily fossil-fuel-based, and such a transition away from fossil fuels will take time, it is important to consider now what kind of new infrastructure we would need to convert to a renewable energy base.

Aug 30

Aug 30 The Infrastructure Needed To Support Electric Vehicles in the U.S.

Samuel Jaffe

Environmental Policy

Over the past decade, the Electric Vehicle (EV) market has rapidly gone from proof-of-concept to full manufacturing, and now approaching mass adoption. The economic environment is primed for EVs to flourish. Battery prices continue to fall each year, political climate policies push towards less carbon emissions, and legacy automakers are shifting into the EV space. It is only a short matter of time before EVs become the most common choice for transportation. Both personal and commercial.

Aug 16

Aug 16 Fuel Cell Industry Frenzy

Ananya Malik

Investing

With the lingering volatility in the markets due to the pandemic, some industries have outperformed others by making huge financial gains. Within the energy industry, stock prices have skyrocketed even with wary financials. Technologies within this industry, such as fuel cells, have recently become more relevant after decades of being in the shadows of many other innovations. Fuel cells are similar to batteries that never run down. Hydrogen fuel cells are produced in sustainable ways due to the abundance of Hydrogen. (Energy.gov, 2021). With many companies needing different ways to generate sustainable forms of energy with fuel cells, companies such as Plug Power have risen to the top.