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News Deserts Leave Voters Vulnerable to Election Misinformation
A Fading Local News Ecosystem An estimated 50 million Americans live in counties with either no local news source or just one, according to the 2025 Medill report. But that number may not capture the real scope of the local news void. Surviving local outlets are increasingly owned by a small number of national conglomerates, and they operate with fewer resources and less focus on locally specific stories.
Energy & defense
The Atlantic Council’s Energy & Defense program, housed within the Global Energy Center, advances energy security as a cornerstone of defense. The program aims to strengthen military capabilities, safeguard critical infrastructure, and enhance operational readiness amid evolving global threats.
Ukraine can unleash energy investment even amid war
Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security Oil and Gas Renewables & Advanced Energy Ukraine can unleash energy investment even amid war Volodymyr Kudrytskyi is the former CEO of Ukrenergo, Ukraine’s transmission system operator. This essay is part of the Global Energy Agenda. A key energy security objective for Ukraine is to create stability for investors to finance the deployment of new, decentralized generation in the country.
Busting the top myths about AI and energy efficiency
Energy & Environment Energy Transitions Technology & Innovation Busting the top myths about AI and energy efficiency Josh Parker is the senior director of corporate sustainability at Nvidia. This essay is part of the Global Energy Agenda. The rapid growth of AI in recent years has sparked an unprecedented rush of investment in data centers worldwide to develop the next generation of algorithms, fueling concerns that running these systems will push the world toward an energy crisis.
Ushering the US auto industry into a new energy era
Americas Energy & Environment Energy Transitions Europe & Eurasia Indo-Pacific Renewables & Advanced Energy United States and Canada Ushering the US auto industry into a new energy era Jim Farley is the president and CEO of Ford Motor Company. This essay is part of the Global Energy Agenda. Political and policy change are part of the American democratic experiment and integral to the business landscape.
The importance of US LNG for economic growth and the global energy transition
Energy & Environment Energy Transitions Geopolitics & Energy Security The importance of US LNG for economic growth and the global energy transition Daniel Yergin is vice chairman of S&P Global, and author of The Prize and The New Map. Madeline Jowdy is head of Global LNG Consulting at S&P Global. Both are among co-authors of A Major New U.S. Export Industry at a Crossroads. conducted with the US Chamber of Commerce. This essay is part of the Global Energy Agenda.
EU-US energy cooperation: Forging stronger connections in times of division
Energy & Environment Energy Transitions European Union Renewables & Advanced Energy United States and Canada EU-US energy cooperation: Forging stronger connections in times of division Dan Jørgensen is the EU Commissioner for Energy and Housing. This essay is part of the Global Energy Agenda. Looking from Europe to the United States, across the great span of the Atlantic Ocean, it is not always easy to find our common connections.
Latin America and the Caribbean: Leading the green energy transition amid climate challenges
Energy & Environment Energy Transitions Latin America Renewables & Advanced Energy Latin America and the Caribbean: Leading the green energy transition amid climate challenges Andrés Rebolledo Smitmans is the executive secretary of OLADE. This essay is part of the Global Energy Agenda. Latin America and the Caribbean constitute a green region. It is home to the planet’s most significant natural lung: the Amazon rainforest.
Tech and power sector partnerships can accelerate the energy transition
Americas Energy & Environment Energy Transitions Europe & Eurasia Renewables & Advanced Energy United States and Canada Tech and power sector partnerships can accelerate the energy transition Arshad Mansoor is the president and CEO of the Electric Power Research Institute. This essay is part of the Global Energy Agenda.
The US must assure its energy-secure future
Americas Energy & Environment Energy Transitions Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security Indo-Pacific Middle East United States and Canada The US must assure its energy-secure future Meredith Berger is the former assistant secretary of the US Department of the Navy for energy, installations, and environment. This essay is part of the Global Energy Agenda. Energy is both a tool and a weapon.
Energy realities require pragmatic solutions
Americas Energy & Environment Energy Transitions Europe & Eurasia Geopolitics & Energy Security Oil and Gas Energy realities require pragmatic solutions Rick Muncrief is the president and CEO of Devon Energy. This essay is part of the Global Energy Agenda. Energy is the lifeblood of modern civilization, enhancing the lives of billions of people around the world. It is fundamental to human health, economic opportunity and prosperity, and global security.
The small reactor revolution can transform African energy systems
Africa Energy & Environment Nuclear Energy The small reactor revolution can transform African energy systems Lassina Zerbo is the chairperson of the Rwanda Atomic Energy Board, former prime minister of Burkina Faso, and executive secretary emeritus of the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization. This essay is part of the Global Energy Agenda. Africa is at a decisive point in its energy journey.
The 2025 Global Energy Agenda
Energy & Environment Geopolitics & Energy Security Oil and Gas Renewables & Advanced Energy Technology & Innovation The 2025 Global Energy Agenda The scale of political transformation that took place throughout the democratic world in 2024 will be evident when the Group of Seven (G7) convenes under new Canadian leadership later this year. Ultimately, elections last year led to a notable political shift to the right, laying the foundation for a new international energy and climate architecture.
Southeast Asia aims for sustainability through connectivity
East Asia Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance Energy Transitions Geopolitics & Energy Security Indo-Pacific Renewables & Advanced Energy Southeast Asia aims for sustainability through connectivity Kok Keong Puah is the chief executive of Singapore’s Energy Market Authority. Southeast Asia’s energy transition stands at an inflection point. As the region’s energy demand accelerates—spurred by both rapid economic growth and a growing population—the stakes are higher than ever.
Why the Defense Department attended COP28
Sponsor Message Sponsor Message Get all our news and commentary in your inbox at 6 a.m. ET. email Sponsor Message Sponsor Message We recently represented the Defense Department as part of the U.S. delegation to the 28th Conference of the Parties of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (COP28), the global climate conference held this year in Dubai, UAE.
For the Navy and Marines, climate readiness is mission readiness | Opinion
There is a battle rhythm to hurricane season for the United States Navy and Marine Corps. On Nov. 30, at the conclusion of each season, sailors and Marines assess the impact to mission, resources, equipment, facilities and manpower and continue work to respond and recover from the damage of storm seasons past. Looking ahead, they have a watchful eye toward June 1 of the next year, when they know the next onslaught is coming.
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