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Energy & Environment
S ustainable Agriculture
Water scarcity and deteriorating soil conditions threaten agriculture’s sustainability in many at-risk regions. New irrigation technology is a game changer for fragile states and emerging economies alike. Web content and art direction for a start up firm on the front lines in the fight against food insecurity in resource-challenged areas. See www.swhlp.com.
Sustainable Growth for China
When capital markets and green infrastructure combine, the world’s economic system and ecosystem have everything to gain by teasing apart the infrastructure and climate change-related issues for China. Working paper under review at The Chinese Economy.
Perspectives on Fossil Fuels
A natural gas commentary and interview with Scott Sheffield; oil market fundamentals from research by oil and gas professor James Smith, and a sneak preview of the Bush Institute's Natural Gas Nation summit (D CEO Apr/May 2010).
 China's Green Future
With Obama's pledge about America's clean energy future, this strategic direction can help the U.S. out of its economic malaise and restore leadership on the issue of carbon-dioxide emissions reductions. Understanding China's huge energy-related challenges illuminates the out-sized opportunity for America. Beijing's energy goals can be fast-tracked with the help of American companies, and both countries will benefit from enhanced green trade routes. Published in Far Eastern Economic Review, December 2008. Download the article
Winning Play: The Barnett Shale
Natural gas is gaining traction as an energy source with potential beyond its traditional uses. New shale plays like the Barnett Shale and the Marcellus Shale are adding to supply at a time when high energy costs and greenhouse-gas emissions concern households, businesses, and politicians alike. What might the future hold for natural gas, with its ability to morph into numerous energy forms, in solving some of America's energy challenges? (published in D CEO magazine, September 2008) Download the article
The Chinese Connection
Profile of CEO Patrick Jenevein of Tang Energy, a U.S.-based energy firm focusing on wind energy development and green tech processes in power generation, with rich experience in China. Illustrates a firm uniquely addressing the pollution problem in China, one consequence of rapid economic growth and high demand for energy. Feature in DallasCEO magazine (Jan 2008). Download the article.
Drilling for Oil
Though Republicans and Democrats find ways to make more drilling possible by opening up previously restricted areas, the actual decision by a firm whether to drill or not matters too. An article about new research by SMU Cox School of Business professors featured in E&P magazine, September 24, 2008.
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