David B Spence in the Media

E&E News November 20, 2024

Trump team could bring both ax and scalpel to Interior

Professor David Spence predicts that new appointees in the Department of Government Efficiency will focus on changes that boost mining and oil and gas production.

Energy Capital November 13, 2024

How to Overcome Ideological Divides and the Climate of Contempt

As a guest on a podcast, Professor David Spence discusses his book, the U.S. election results, energy policymaking, and the deep ideological divides in America.

The Daily Texan October 14, 2024

Cases from Texas take forefront in U.S. Supreme Court’s 2024-25 term

Professors David Spence and Lucas Powe both provide expert insight on the new wave of high profile cases from Texas being argued in front of the U.S. Supreme Court.

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Kleinman Center for Energy Policy October 8, 2024

How Identity Politics Shape U.S. Energy Policy

Professor David Spence explores the rise of identity politics in the U.S. and how it has fueled bitter partisanship over the transition to clean energy.

CBS News September 23, 2024

Are Texas lawmakers in line with voters on climate change?

Professor David Spence explains how political polarization and misinformation have stalled climate change policies and created divisiveness.

Columbia Energy Exchange September 17, 2024

How Partisanship Is Holding Back Climate Action

Professor David Spence discusses how social media and the news have contributed to a partisan divide in the climate change conversation.

Spectrum News August 30, 2024

Trump vows to ‘drill, baby, drill,’ as U.S. produces more oil than any country

Professor David Spence counters the idea that producing more oil would lower energy prices and bring down inflation by explaining the reality that it is difficult to influence crude oil prices.

The Regulatory Review August 26, 2024

Ideological Logrolling and Energy Permitting Reform

Professor David Spence discusses legal possibilities for streamlining energy infrastructure development amidst the paralyzing effects of negative partisanship--amplified by both the online media environment and the fact that most congressional seats safely in the hands of one party or the other--on energy policy.

Resources Radio August 6, 2024

Exploring Partisan Divides on Climate and Energy Policy

Professor David Spence discusses reasons that climate and energy have become such divisive topics in U.S. politics in his new book, "Climate of Contempt: How to Rescue the US Energy Transition from Voter Partisanship."

Inside Climate News August 1, 2024

What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Climate Politics

Professor David Spence's new book, "Climate of Contempt: How to Rescue the U.S. Energy Transition from Voter Partisanship," is referenced, including the use of quotes from Ted Lasso that relate to the need to engage with people about energy solutions.

The Academic Minute June 26, 2024

The Misunderstood Politics of the Energy Transition

Professor David Spence is featured on the Academic Minute, discussing his new book on climate politics and the future of climate policymaking.

The New York Times January 17, 2024

How Texas Kept the Lights On in the Recent Deep Freeze

Professor David Spence notes that Texas' energy supply is still heavily reliant on natural gas despite recent investments in renewable energy sources.