
Clean Energy Lawyers Thrive Amid Trump-Era Policy Uncertainty
Welcome back to the Big Law Business column. I’m Roy Strom, exploring the clean energy boom amid policy shifts.
Welcome back to the Big Law Business column. I’m Roy Strom, exploring the clean energy boom amid policy shifts.
Sen. West proposes a task force to develop Maryland’s energy plan, delaying power line projects amid rising energy costs.
“Hydrogen for energy is misleading; it’s inefficient, costly, and not as green as claimed. Compare with direct electrification.”
Over the past decade, MENA’s renewable capacity grew from 1 GW to over 30 GW, with projections reaching 131 GW by 2030.
President Trump began dismantling climate policies on day one, declaring an energy emergency to boost fossil fuels.
Trump’s energy dominance plan favors fossil fuels, risking US renewable progress. Critics urge support for clean tech.
China’s clean energy investments in 2024 hit 6.8tn yuan, nearing global fossil fuel investment levels, despite slower growth.
Imagine solar panels in Earth’s orbit, converting sunlight into electricity and beaming it down as microwaves or lasers.
In 2024, Australia greenlit 4,346MW of renewable energy and 4,029MW/11,348MWh of storage, marking strong growth.
In 2024, solar energy dominated US capacity additions, making up 81.5% of new installations, leading clean energy growth.
Global investment in energy transition hit $2.1T in 2024, rising 11%, yet experts warn it’s only 37% of what’s needed.
Phone calls to EPA’s D.C. media line led to a disconnected message. An EPA rep referred Canary Media to the DOJ, who declined to comment.