David B Spence in the Media

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.

More of: David E Adelman

Scientific American June 15, 2023

There’s No Evidence for Claims That Environmentally Friendly Investments Are Bad for the Poor

Professor David Spence disputes claims that ESG is to blame for the fossil fuel industry's financial woes and instead asserts that investors are being driven away by the price of oil and availability of better investments.

El Paso Electric's Rio Grande Power Plant

El Paso Matters March 22, 2023

Chamber Climate Charter claims based on faulty assumptions, critics say

Professor David Spence discusses the potential economic impact of a proposed climate policy in El Paso.

Energy Now March 9, 2023

Texas Gas Market Gets New Calls for Transparency Two Years After Storm Uri

Professor David Spence comments on a lawsuit alleging natural gas market manipulation in Texas that was filed in the wake of Winter Storm Uri.

CNBC August 26, 2022

Texas accuses 10 financial companies, including BlackRock, of ‘boycotting’ energy companies and orders state pension funds to divest from holdings

Professor David Spence comments on the polarization of climate change amidst energy companies boycotting fossil fuels, calling the trend a political stunt.

Austin American-Statesman August 6, 2022

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David B Spence in the Media

What Ted Lasso Can Teach Us About Climate Politics

The Misunderstood Politics of the Energy Transition

How Texas Kept the Lights On in the Recent Deep Freeze

Make America Build Again

There’s No Evidence for Claims That Environmentally Friendly Investments Are Bad for the Poor

Chamber Climate Charter claims based on faulty assumptions, critics say

Texas Gas Market Gets New Calls for Transparency Two Years After Storm Uri

Texas accuses 10 financial companies, including BlackRock, of ‘boycotting’ energy companies and orders state pension funds to divest from holdings

Opinion: Cool the planet and inflation: Urge Congress to support IRA

Energy law professor warns that high demand in power grid could impact maintenance

Texas stumbles in its effort to punish green financial firms

Cleaning up methane pollution from Permian super emitters is ‘low hanging fruit’ for the climate, study finds