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Burgess COMMENTARY
Peter Burgess
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Fixing Gas Price Spikes 3 Steps to Boost US Energy Security and Relieve Gas Price Spikes Amidst Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, U.S. policymakers continue to debate ways to protect America’s energy security and rein in rising gas prices. Ramping up domestic oil and gas production are not the answer, Dan Lashof explains. Accelerating clean energy development is the best way to ease costs for consumers. Read more. unsplash gas Caption: A person pumps gas at a gas station. Accelerating the clean energy transition can relieve consumers’ pain at the pump while avoiding locking in more emissions.
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Photo by Creative Commons/Unsplash WRI Responds to Russia’s Invasion of Ukraine WRI President & CEO Ani Dasgupta issued a statement on Russia’s invasion of Ukraine and the tragic humanitarian crisis it has created. “WRI condemns the invasion and violence that have led to tragedy for millions of Ukrainian citizens and residents,” Dasgupta said. “We hold in our hearts the many lives lost and stand with the Ukrainian people bravely fighting for their freedom.” Read more.
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