Beyond Borders: Climate-Driven Migration in Guatemala
Dr. Silva Hamie, Instructional Associate Professor in the Department of International Affairs and Assistant Director for Energy Policy at the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and seven Master’s students were supported by the Texas A&M Bush School of Government and Public Service to visit Guatemala for a capstone project titled The Role of NGOs and Governments on Climate-Induced Migration in Guatemala.
Mobility for Energy Transition Awareness to Bring About Societal Impacts
To address challenges associated with the energy transition on vulnerable communities the Texas A&M Energy Institute and the Agricultural University of Athens (AUA) with the support of the US Embassy in Athens, are implementing since September 2023 the Mobility for Energy Transition Awareness to Bring About Societal Impacts (METAVASIS) project. Led by Dr. Konstantinos Pappas, Assistant Director of the Texas A&M Energy Institute, and co-led by Prof. George Papadakis, Professor of Renewable Energy Technology at the Agricultural University of Athens, the project seeks to mitigate energy transition challenges by ensuring a focus on social equity and inclusivity in the energy transition process.
Texas A&M Energizer Newsletter: March 2024
The Texas A&M Energy Institute is pleased to announce our inaugural March 2024 Texas A&M Energizer Newsletter. The Energizer provides the latest developments and breakthroughs at Texas A&M University across sustainable energy sectors. Please share the Energizer with colleagues and stakeholders to further enable an informed and engaged energy ecosystem.
Transitioning to a Secure and Sustainable Energy Future
In the ever-evolving landscape of energy production and consumption, the need for sustainable solutions is paramount. Prof. Faruque Hasan has dedicated his career to shaping a greener, more efficient future by bridging science, engineering, and policy to address key global challenges in energy transition.
Can crypto offer scalable demand flexibility?
Cryptocurrency transactions may be costing more than just transaction fees. The electricity used for these transactions is more than what some countries, like Argentina and Australia, use in an entire year. Published estimates of the total global electricity usage for cryptocurrency assets such as Bitcoin are between 120 and 240 billion kilowatt-hours per year, according […]