“I’ve been in this industry for 40 years and we have never been at a moment like we are today. …About 10 years ago, a little bit more than that, the narrative at that time was we were closing down plants…. Now the narrative today is, Hey, you know what? Some of those plants you… Continue reading New Nuclear Energy Is Growing Fast – Maria Korsnick, President and CEO, Nuclear Energy Institute
“We, the people we can definitely keep the pressure on, not only on our lawmakers, our governors, our mayors, our senators, our Congress people. We have to keep reminding them that we care about these issues…There’s a real key also to the future reimagining, asking companies to reimagine themselves as energy companies, not oil companies… Continue reading How To Pressure Electeds For Climate, Clean Air – Dominique Browning, Mom’s Clean Air Force
“Critical minerals and materials…are essential for key economic and national security technologies that help to fuel great sectors in the United States and around the world…We’re at a very interesting point in the United States for critical minerals and materials because the US Geological Survey… just released their draft version of their newly updated critical… Continue reading Critical Minerals 101 – Abby Wulf, Critical Minerals Expert, Former Head of Critical Minerals at the Dept. Of Energy, & Center for Critical Minerals Strategy
“(B)efore we’re even thinking about AI, it’s actually thinking about how are we using our technology effectively and is it part of our processes? Does it complicate things or does it simplify things? And the advice that I always give them is like, before you start bringing in new technology and new processes and having… Continue reading How Design & Tech Are Transforming Cities – Nikki Greenberg, Real Estate of the Future, from Smart City Expo World Congress 2025
The World Bank reports that, “today, more than half of the world’s population – over 4 billion people – lives in cities.” It also estimates that this shift is going to continue, in fact to DOUBLE to nearly 70% – or 7 out of every 10 people will live in cities by 2050. That’s only… Continue reading Unique Practical Urban Climate Actions – Joan’s Panel of International City Innovators from Smart City Expo World Congress 2025
“The theme of the expo is ‘designing society for future lives.’ And it is just that from the foundations, from the buildings to the exhibits, each country showcasing what they’re doing for our future, in technology, healthcare, sustainable, living energy…The Japan pavilion’s exhibit…is about the circular economy and…the theme is between life and life. So… Continue reading Japan Embraces Climate & Sustainability – Yvonne Burton, Expert On Doing Business In Japan, at Osaka Expo 2025
“For anyone, women especially who are interested in the energy and climate space, I would say that you shouldn’t feel that you need to choose between the public sector, the private sector, and the nonprofit sector. I’ve been able to continue to build my expertise in the energy and climate space, but from multiple different… Continue reading Career Advice From 5 Women Trailblazers – Hilary Doe, Cong. Chrissy Houlahan, Zara Summers, Tensie Whelan, & Claire Seaborn
“Our job is to recycle so that we can recover all of that scrap and goods that you and I are recycling in our garbage bins every week or recycling as we get new cars. And our job is to recover that because we make steel in a very clean and efficient process through what’s… Continue reading Recycled Steel Goes Mainstream – Tabitha Stine, G.M. of Energy Solutions, Nucor Corporation
“This is not just an executive order. There is a point behind net zero goals, and this is to address climate change and global warming. A million and a half EVs were sold last year. Infrastructure is still being built. I’d say the train has left the station.” Joan Michelson on Full Crew Podcast The… Continue reading The Future is Electric – Joan on Full Crew podcast with Matt Bianco and Chris Treanor
“Today we are talking about accelerating the clean energy transition, including government policy, lowering costs, and decarbonization…The new 2024 Energy Fact book (by BCSE & BNEF)… found that the energy transition is in full swing with ‘record breaking’ public and private sector investments in clean power and renewable energies showing cost competitiveness even without government… Continue reading The Future Of The Energy Transition, Grid – Joan Moderating ICWS Webinar With Energy Leaders
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