David B Spence in the Media

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.

Business Insider November 16, 2023

Make America Build Again

Professor David Spence's work was referenced and Professor David Adelman was interviewed in an article about the problems surrounding the building of more housing in America, pointing to short permits and federal regulations, among others.

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