Part 1/11:
Overhauling the U.S. Energy Infrastructure: Challenges, Reforms, and Opportunities for a Sustainable Future
The Critical Role of Energy in Economic Prosperity and Climate Action
Energy is fundamentally woven into the fabric of a nation's economy. No wealthy country operates with minimal energy consumption, implying that any serious effort to reduce energy use could inadvertently hamper economic growth and prosperity. At the same time, the urgent threat of climate change positions decarbonization and environmental protection as top priorities—categorizing it as a national emergency with a limited timeframe to act effectively.