Development of scalable hydrogen has a critical liability – infrastructure. Despite growing interest and federal incentives, achieving large-scale, centralized production of hydrogen is simply infeasible […]
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Our policy blog contains shorter news, overview, or analysis of issues giving the general public, policymakers, and industry leaders an update or review of a new issue or refresher of a longstanding one. They cover a number of public policy challenges, focusing on pro-innovation solutions that can be implemented in a nonpartisan way through law, regulation, or simply best practices. These include an issue background, explanation of the challenge, and proposed solutions or recommendations. Aii white papers are longer than policy briefs, but not more complicated. To ensure you are up to speed and ready for these reports, try reading our policy blogs and briefs. Want a deeper dive on a single topic? Visit our Issues pages for background, challenges, solutions, and all our analysis on the subject.
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Challenges and Triumphs for Clean Drinking Water
On July 3, 2024, the Washington Aqueduct issued a Boil Water Advisory for parts of Northern Virginia and the District of Columbia. For almost 10 […]
Read MoreThe Line
Given its regional positioning and role in the world economy, Saudi Arabia is viewed primarily as one of the most essential players in the global […]
Read MoreDigitizing the Past: The Future of Permit Records in Municipalities
Introduction A few years ago, I (Grace) volunteered for the Portsmouth City Hall in Portsmouth, New Hampshire, during my senior year of high school. I […]
Read MoreHurricane-Proofing America’s Infrastructure
Hurricane season in the United States is between June 1 and November 30 each year. There have been devastating storms throughout American history, killing thousands […]
Read More50-State Report Card Shows Great Room for Improvement
In today’s world, daily reliance on buried infrastructure is unprecedented. Beneath our feet lies an intricate network of pipes, cables, and wires—powering our homes, fueling […]
Read MoreBuilding a Sustainable Future: Preparing Students for Global Challenges
Arizona State University (ASU), a public research institution, is well-known for its commitment to sustainability. In fact, the school is ranked No. 1 in Innovation […]
Read MoreAn All Nuclear Future?
Energy is among the most important topics in the world. It enables us to have safe water and food, powers our transportation, facilitates modern medicine, […]
Read MoreNavigating Carbon Solutions: Balancing Costs and Effectiveness
Carbon emissions and their impact on the climate has become a contentious topic. More specifically, debates focus on the proper allocation of funds and different […]
Read MoreFrance’s Use of Nuclear Power for Energy Independence
For many countries across the globe, the evolving energy transition is of the utmost importance in their domestic politics. With the longstanding reliance on hydrocarbons […]
Read MoreSunset and Sunrise for Solar Installation
From 2014 to 2022, small-scale solar photovoltaic (PV) electricity capacity in the U.S. more than quintupled. On the utility scale, these systems have become cost-competitive […]
Read MoreAii’s Input on Carbon Pipelines in the Midwest
The Hydrogen Rainbow Connection
Balancing Wind Opportunities
As the planet warms and the impacts of climate change manifest in different ways across diverse regions, investing in renewable energy has drawn increased attention. […]
Read MorePlasma Gasification: Revolutionizing Waste Management
Plasma (“the fourth state of matter”) is an extremely high-temperature, highly ionized gas that is able to carry an electric current. Natural plasma includes lightning […]
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