Energy Policies - Hither and Yon
Pulled in many directions, here and there, access to electricity has become too critical to be left under the guidance of mere state utilities - with unpredictable outcomes as political factions take sides
Renewables
Sourcing Energy - a Mix of Uncertainty and Opportunity
Energy giants normally operate risky strategies, making commitments over extended time horizons, but new regulatory demands, shifting consumer expectations and geopolitical backlash are adding multiple dimensions to risk - creating opportunity in the mix
Transportation - a Green Nirvana
The European Union has staked its reputation of responsible governance on ambitious green policies but a cost-benefit analysis might need to rank emission-reduction targets globally rather than regionally
Laws of Unintended Consequences
Greens may be too closely indentified with scientific expertise on climate change to fully recognize the unintended consequences of principled policies, which call for compromise and understanding of the trade-offs required to stay on target