Introduction

Latin America is endowed…

Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023

What Happened in Texas? Understanding the February 2021 Blackouts

The author examines the various factors that contributed to the 2021 Texas electricity crisis, reflects on lessons learned from the event and provides recommendations to better prepare for extreme weather events and reduce the risk of widespread, long-duration power interruptions.

Juan Rosellón September 1, 2023

Numbers and a graph show a crash in the oil market.

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Financial Liabilities and Environmental Implications of Unplugged Wells for the Gulf of Mexico and Coastal Waters

Plugging and abandoning (P&Aing) wells is a policy priority because unplugged wells present potential financial and…

Mark Agerton May 8, 2023

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Who’s in Charge and How Does It Work? US Cybersecurity of Critical Infrastructure

Abstract

The protection of critical infrastructure (water, energy, food supply, healthcare etc.) from cyberattack has…

Christopher Bronk, Wm Arthur Conklin September 12, 2022

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Water Powers: The Second World War and the Mobilization of Hydroelectricity in Canada, the United States, and Germany

This article considers the implications of expanding hydroelectricity for war production and strategy using Canada, the United States and Germany during World War II as an example. The article also examines how war-time decisions structured the longer-term evolution of large technological systems: https://doi.org/10.1017/S1740022819000366

Julie A. Cohn, Matthew Evenden, Marc Landry February 13, 2020

A collection of water pumps and water pipes.

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

A Comparative Study of Water-related Issues in the Context of Hydraulic Fracturing in Texas and Spain

The policy and regulatory frameworks for hydraulic fracturing in Texas and Spain are examined to determine the possible trade-offs between water security and energy security. Environmental Science & Policy: https://bit.ly/2NMr9WY.

Regina M. Buono, Beatriz Mayor, Elena López-Gunn December 6, 2018

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Distributed Photovoltaic Power Generation: Possibilities, Benefits, and Challenges for a Widespread Application in the Mexican Residential Sector

This paper assesses the current operational conditions of the Mexican residential electricity sector and examines the potential effects that the massive adoption of distributed photovoltaic power generation (DPV) systems would have on household expenditure and welfare, subsidy reduction, pollution and water resource usage.

Pedro Hancevic, Hector Nuñez, Juan Rosellón September 4, 2017

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Advanced Materials, Technologies, and Complex Systems Analyses: Emerging Opportunities to Enhance Urban Water Security

The authors present a vision for enhancing the efficiency and resiliency of urban water systems and discuss ways to overcome associated implementation challenges. Environmental Science & Technology: https://bit.ly/2O2I6wD.

Regina M. Buono, Katherine R. Zodrow, Pedro Alvarez July 25, 2017

Global Health | Center for Health and Biosciences | Journal

The South China Sea and Its Neglected Tropical Diseases

Fellow in disease and poverty Peter J. Hotez examines how chronic and debilitating parasitic helminth infections prevent groups of people in Asia from escaping poverty.

Peter J. Hotez March 31, 2016

Center for Energy Studies | Journal

Shale Gas in China: Prospects, Concerns, and Potential International Collaboration

A paper that briefly examines the current situation and outlook for  shale gas in China, and explores existing and potential  avenues for international cooperation. Published by the International Shale Gas and Oil Journal Subscription required.

Kenneth B. Medlock III November 1, 2013

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