Don’t let China control clean energy supply chain, US officials warn
Washington’s message at the CERAWeek energy conference in Houston reflects growing concern that the rapid investment it is encouraging to fight climate change could backfire.
Central Appalachia coal prices at a 12-year high could give West Virginia a boost just as Biden needs to persuade its Senator Joe Manchin to support his Build Back Better package.
If the US is to achieve its carbon targets, it is incumbent upon policymakers to harmonize the mesh point between renewables and the statutory directive.
Contrary to conventional wisdom, analysts including Max Layton found that metals like copper, nickel, aluminum and steel can drive down global-warming gases.
China attaches “high importance” to the energy transition, and has recently set out major steps including a target to reduce coal consumption from 2026.