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Greener Denver, Cleaner Air: Exploring Urban Tree Planting as a Local Climate Solution
As climate change accelerates and cities face compounding challenges: heat islands, air pollution, energy demand; urban forestry emerges...

Ralph A. Cantafio
Jun 273 min read
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An Overview of the U.S. Oil Refinery Industry
What Is Crude Oil and How It Gets to Refineries Crude oil is a naturally occurring mixture of hydrocarbons found in underground...

Ralph A. Cantafio
Jun 205 min read
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Thorium as an Alternative Nuclear Fuel: A Strategic Assessment for the United States
Thorium-232 (Th-232) is a fertile nuclear material with the potential to serve as an alternative to uranium-based fuels in nuclear...

Ralph A. Cantafio
Jun 133 min read
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Revitalizing the U.S. Uranium Industry: Challenges, Opportunities, and StrategicImperatives
The U.S. uranium industry, once a global leader, has experienced significant decline due to geopolitical shifts, regulatory challenges,...

Ralph A. Cantafio
Jun 64 min read
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Powering Intelligence: The Energy Challenge of the AI Era and How We Might Meet It
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing industries with extraordinary speed and scale. However, this explosion of innovation...

Ralph A. Cantafio
Jun 34 min read
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Twilight for the IRA? The Shifting Landscape of U.S. Clean Energy Policy
The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), once celebrated as a cornerstone of American climate and industrial policy, now faces an uncertain...

Ralph A. Cantafio
May 304 min read
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Executive Order 14215: A Strategic Shift in U.S. Nuclear Energy Policy
On May 23, 2025, President Donald Trump signed four executive orders, including Executive Order 14215, aimed at revitalizing the U.S....

Ralph A. Cantafio
May 283 min read
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Resolving Oil and Gas Disputes Through Early Mediation: A Practitioner’s Advantage
In the energy sector—where legal complexity, regulatory oversight, and commercial stakes intersect—disputes are inevitable. But...

Ralph A. Cantafio
May 193 min read
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Unlocking Resolution in Oil & Gas Disputes: Mediation with an Industry Insider
In the oil and gas industry, disputes are inevitable—but lengthy litigation doesn’t have to be. From royalty disagreements to joint...

Ralph A. Cantafio
May 12 min read
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