Ken Silverstein

Senior Contributor|Energy

Since the late 1990s, I’ve covered energy, beginning with the rise and fall of Enron — first as a magazine writer before becoming a columnist and editor. For more than 12 years, I’ve been a columnist for Forbes. My focus has shifted from the ‘old energy economy’ to the ‘green

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Is Sustainability More Than A Corporate Buzzword?

The markets can be compelling, led by companies that uphold their missions and improve life outside their four walls — more powerful than any government mandate.

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231 viewsApr 22, 2024

Earth Day 2024: Expanding Energy Savings To Every Home And Building

Buildings are energy-intensive, creating about 40% of global fuel-based emissions. But the Energy Department is fostering change—an Earth Day message that resonates.

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370 viewsApr 15, 2024

Which Countries Are Suited To Oil Drill During A Climate Emergency?

We still need oil. Why not buy from an oil-producing country that is also carbon-negative and can offset fossil fuel emissions with carbon sinks like forests?

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9,547 viewsApr 8, 2024

Nuclear Fusion Is Not A Moonshot But An Attainable Goal

Major corporations, including Microsoft, Chevron, and Shell, are sending billions of dollars into the nuclear fusion field. When will it be commercially available?

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4,264 viewsApr 4, 2024

As The Demand Heats Up, Low-Carbon Hydrogen Production Is Near

Low-carbon hydrogen technologies are in the offing—and scheduled to start fueling power, transportation, and industrial concerns in the near term.