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Reuters/Bob Strong - Windmills turn in the breeze at an offshore wind farm.

Save to My Portfolio Obama and Energy Security

William J. Antholis and Charles K. Ebinger, January 05, 2010

William Antholis and Charles Ebinger give President Obama a composite score of B+ on taking mostly positive steps internationally, but some missteps domestically, toward building a secure energy future for the United States. Antholis cites the administration's negotiating skills on the Copenhagen accord; Ebinger writes that attempts at sound energy policy formulation often ignore the realities of the U.S. energy situation. This is the second in a series of reviews of Obama’s first year. Read More and Comment

Energy Security, Environment, Global Environment, The Presidency

Spotlight: Climate Change


Reuters/Ho New- A handout photo from the Center for Northern Studies shows the Ward Hunt Ice Shelf disintegrating.

Save to My Portfolio The Geopolitics of Arctic Melt

Charles K. Ebinger and Evie Zambetakis, November 30, 2009

Charles Ebinger and Evie Zambetakis examine the legal and political implications of the Arctic ice melt, as global focus on that region shifts from pure scientific research to competing commercial, national security and environmental concerns. Read More

Climate Change, Global Warming, Global Environment, Environment, Environmental Regulation

SPOTLIGHT: Energy Security


Reuters/Shannon Stapleton - The Valero St. Charles oil refinery is seen during a tour of the refinery in Norco.

Save to My Portfolio Equity and Efficiency in Cap-And-Trade: Effectively Managing the Emissions Allowance Supply

Adele Morris, October 26, 2009

A cap-and-trade system of the sort envisioned by the current generation of Congressional proposals would create a new market in carbon allowances worth potentially hundreds of billions of dollars. In this paper, Adele Morris discusses the likely distributional implications of a U.S. cap-and-trade system and how policymakers could manage these implications by altering the way in which allowances or allowance revenues are distributed throughout the broader economy. Read More

Energy Security, Environment, Environmental Regulation, Climate Change, Climate and Energy Economics

SPOTLIGHT: Climate Change


Reuters - A composite of satellite images shows a massive iceberg broken free from the Antarctic's Ross Ice Shelf.

Save to My Portfolio Towards a Realistic Global Climate Agreement

Warwick J. McKibbin and Peter J. Wilcoxen, November 30, 2008

Warwick McKibbin and Peter Wilcoxen write that as a mechanism for controlling climate change, the Kyoto Protocol has not been a success. They offer an alternative framework for international climate policy, the McKibbin-Wilcoxen Hybrid3 as an approach that focuses on coordinated actions rather than mandated, inflexible outcomes. Read More

Climate Change, Energy Security, Climate and Energy Economics, Environment, Environmental Regulation

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioA Copenhagen Collar: Achieving Comparable Effort Through Carbon Price Agreements

Adele Morris, Warwick J. McKibbin and Peter J. Wilcoxen, August 28, 2009, The Brookings Institution

The global financial crisis proves how unforeseen macroeconomic conditions can affect policies aimed at reducing and stabilizing greenhouse gas emissions. This paper outlines an example that shows that a price collar can have a negligible expected impact on the outcome that matters most for the climate—increasing emissions. Read More

Climate and Energy Economics, Climate Change, Energy Security, Global Environment, Copenhagen Climate Change Conference

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioTime for a Price Collar on Carbon

Adele Morris, Peter J. Wilcoxen and Warwick J. McKibbin, July 24, 2009, Politico

Time for a Price Collar on CarbonAs the Senate moves to consider the House approved cap-and-trade legislation, hurdles still remain. Brookings experts Adele Morris, Peter Wilcoxen and Warwick McKibbin argue that sponsors of the Senate cap-and-trade bill could strengthen its prospects by establishing a price collar as a way to make it more politically and economically attractive. Read More

Climate and Energy Economics, Energy Security, U.S. Congress, Climate Change, Global Environment

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioConsequences of Alternative U.S. Cap-and-Trade Policies: Controlling Both Emissions and Costs

Warwick J. McKibbin, Adele Morris, Peter J. Wilcoxen and Yiyong Cai, July 27, 2009, The Brookings Institution

Consequences of Alternative U.S. Cap-and-Trade Policies: Controlling Both Emissions and CostsBrookings experts Adele Morris, Peter Wilcoxen and Warwick McKibbin analyze the economic effects of a potential U.S. cap-and-trade program and offer insights to policy-makers on how to limit climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions with little risk to the economy. Read More

Climate and Energy Economics, Energy Security, Climate Change, U.S. Economy, Global Environment

VIDEO

Save to My PortfolioNew Innovation Escapes Budget Cap

Mark Muro, February 05, 2010

Even in lean times, President Obama’s 2011 budget proposal favors basic science and applied research. This signals that the administration is really serious about reigniting the American entrepreneurial spirit, explains Mark Muro. More jobs and more investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy programs could also be realized in expanding research and development.

Innovation, Infrastructure, Energy Security, Environment, Unemployment

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioBudget 2011: Driving Innovation Despite the Budget Cap

Mark Muro, February 04, 2010, The Brookings Institution

Budget 2011: Driving Innovation Despite the Budget CapMark Muro examines President Obama's proposed innovation investments in the federal budget, and finds that though the top-line numbers are lacking, the budget would provide a major increase to civilian research and development. Muro writes that these investments could lead to technology will be a key part of creating jobs and increasing American energy independence. Read More

Innovation, Federal Budget, Energy Security, U.S. Department of Defense

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioKey Opportunities for U.S-China Cooperation on Coal, and Carbon Capture and Storage

Kelly Sims Gallagher, January 08, 2010, The Brookings Institution

Key Opportunities for U.S-China Cooperation on Coal, and Carbon Capture and StorageTo reduce the threat of global warming, both China and the United States are developing new technologies aimed at decreasing greenhouse-gas emissions. According to Kelly Sims Gallagher, carbon pollution from dirty coal presents an enormous challenge for both countries, but through strategic collaboration on the development of carbon capture and storage technology, positive outcomes can be achieved. Read More

Environment, Energy Security, International Relations, China, Global Warming

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioThe Climate of Belief: American Public Opinion on Climate Change

Barry Rabe and Christopher P. Borick, January 06, 2010, The Brookings Institution

The Climate of Belief: American Public Opinion on Climate ChangeClimate change has gained enormous visibility during the past year, but what does the American public think about the issue of climate change? Barry Rabe and Christopher Borick track American public opinion in 2008 and 2009 to examine whether Americans believe global temperatures are increasing; explore public views on possible policy interventions and engagement by various levels of American government; and look into public attitudes toward the carbon cap-and-trade program and taxation of the carbon content of fossil fuels. Read More

Climate Change, Global Warming, Energy Security, Polling and Public Opinion

PAST EVENT

Save to My PortfolioDelivering Climate Security: What the Security Community Needs from a Global Climate Regime

Thursday, December 17, 2009
12:00 PM to 01:30 PM
Copenhagen, Denmark

Delivering Climate Security: What the Security Community Needs from a Global Climate Regime The Energy Security Initiative at Brookings, in cooperation with Chatham House, E3G and Institute for Environmental Security, organized an official COP15 side event which explored climate change impacts on national security and how the global climate regime can address this threat. The event featured  presentations by military leaders from developed as well as developing nations on the likely security impacts of climate change as well as remarks by security experts. Read More

Energy Security, Global Warming, Climate Change, Climate and Energy Economics, Copenhagen Climate Change Conference

BOOK

Save to My PortfolioGreenhouse Governance: Addressing Climate Change in America

Barry Rabe, December 15, 2009

Greenhouse Governance features a number of America's preeminent public policy scholars, examining some aspect of governance and climate change. Read More

Climate Change, Regulation, Energy Security

RESEARCH AND COMMENTARY

Save to My PortfolioSecurity Implications for the Expansion of Nuclear Energy

Charles K. Ebinger and Kevin Massy, December 07, 2009, The Brookings Institution

With ever-increasing concerns about carbon emissions and global warming, many view nuclear power as a leading viable energy alternative. Charles Ebinger and Kevin Massy examine the benefits and challenges generated by increased use of nuclear power, recognizing that global expansion of the nuclear industry poses a number of real energy security and non-proliferation risks. Read More

Energy Security, Global Environment, Climate Change, Environment, Nuclear Weapons

Energy Security Initiative at Brookings

Energy security is one of the most important strategic challenges facing the United States and the world. Energy security cuts across many sectors—economic, environmental and national security. With its Energy Security Initiative and other activities, Brookings is uniquely positioned to tackle energy in a comprehensive and integrated manner, guiding effective, pragmatic policies to address U.S. and global energy security issues over the next decade.

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Featured Experts

Warwick J. McKibbin

Warwick J. McKibbin

Nonresident Senior Fellow, Global Economy and Development

An international economics expert based in Australia, Warwick McKibbin focuses his research on global climate change; the emergence of China and India into the world economy; and global economic modeling.
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Charles K. Ebinger

Charles K. Ebinger

Director, Energy Security Initiative
The Stephen and Barbara Friedman Senior Fellow

Charles Ebinger specializes in international and domestic energy markets (oil, gas, coal and nuclear), the geopolitics of energy with a particular focus on the Middle East, South Asia and Africa. Ebinger has served as an energy policy advisor to over 50 governments.
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Adele Morris

Adele Morris

Fellow, Global Economy and Development

Adele Morris is a fellow and policy director for climate and energy economics. She focuses on the economics of climate change and related energy and natural resource policies.
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