Today’s Key Takeaway: “ the economics of getting to net zero remain, fundamentally, dismal: Someone has to pay for it, and shareholders and consumers decided this year it wouldn’t be them.  Politicians and the public tend to think all investment is good for growth, an error that leads to all sorts of muddled thinking about climate. Why No One Wants to … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways: Banks providing sustainability loans looking for legal cover.  OPEC deepens supply cuts.  Lots of gas in Cook Inlet – why aren’t more companies drilling? AK Energy Metals sells data on Alaskan property to Silicon Valley company.  COP28 establishes climate aid fund – will “voluntary contributions” work?  NEWS OF THE DAY: ESG loan bubble close to burstingOil and … read more

Today’s Key Takeaways:  After increasing two years in a row, U.S. emissions expected to drop 3 percent.  Senator Merkley attempts to rein in LNG exports.  USGS investing in critical minerals – including Alaska.  ENGO’s fight ENGO’s over offshore wind.  $1 billion confidence boost in refiner Phillips 66.  News of the Day: U.S. Carbon Dioxide Emissions Expected to Decline by 3 … read more