Jonas Monast in the News

in the news: Op-Ed: Rule A Step to Curbing Climate Change

— Apr 04, 2012

The Nicholas Institute's Tim Profeta and Jonas Monast weigh in on the upshots of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's proposed first-ever rules controlling greenhouse-gas emissions from new power plants on the National Journal's Energy & Environment Expert Blog.

in the news: With Rules for New Sources of GHGs Announced, Questions Linger About Existing Sources

— Mar 29, 2012

Tuesday's announcement of the first standards for greenhouse gases from newly built power plants was met by widespread approval by environmentalists, although it won't target carbon dioxide from existing plants -- the source of 40 percent of emissions in the United States and a driver of global climate change. Jonas Monast comments in this ClimateWire article.

news release: News Tip: Experts Available to Comment on Greenhouse Gas Rules for Power Plants

— Mar 27, 2012

The Environmental Protection Agency issued the first limits on greenhouse gas emissions from new U.S. power plants today.

in the news: At Stake: Certainty or Risk

— Mar 02, 2012

The National Journal asks what is at stake in the lawsuits regarding EPA's power to regulate greenhouse gas emissions on their Energy and Environment Expert Blog. Jonas Monast, director of the climate and energy program at the Nicholas Institute, weighs in.

in the news: Think Big, Don’t Forget Existing Tools

— Feb 01, 2012

The Nicholas Institute's Tim Profeta and Jonas Monast weigh in what's ahead for energy and environment issues in the wake of President Obama's State of the Union address on the National Journal's Energy & Environment Expert Blog.

news release: Staff to Teach Duke Courses This Spring

— Dec 22, 2011

Educating the next generation of environmental leaders is one of the many ways the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions helps bridge the gap between science and policy. During Duke’s spring semester, staff members are aiding in this mission by teaching six courses across campus.

in the news: News & Observer: King Gas

— Dec 12, 2011

A News & Observer editorial about hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina cites a study involving Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions researchers. The study encouraged state lawmakers to consider several health and environmental measures as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

in the news: Duke Study Offers Safeguards for Hydraulic Fracturing

— Nov 29, 2011

National Driller shares the details of a new Duke University report covering several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

in the news: North Carolina Should Weigh Drilling, Fracking Risks

— Nov 22, 2011

An article by NGI's Shale Daily shares the findings from a Duke report on hydraulic fracturing in North Carolina.

in the news: Duke Study Offers Seven Safeguards for Hydraulic Fracturing

— Nov 21, 2011

Energy Daily shares the findings of a report on hydraulic fracturing by researchers at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions and the Nicholas School of the Environment. The report offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

in the news: Study Offers 7 Safeguards For Hydraulic Fracturing

— Nov 21, 2011

A new report by Duke University researchers offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. Jonas Monast, director of the climate and energy program at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, is quoted in this article by Frac Tracker.

in the news: News & Record: Fracking Suggestions

— Nov 17, 2011

A new report by Duke University researchers offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas. The Greensboro News & Record recently highlighted several of those suggestions in their blog, Capital Beat.

news release: Study Offers 7 Safeguards For Hydraulic Fracturing

— Nov 17, 2011

A new report by Duke University researchers offers several health and environmental measures for North Carolina lawmakers to consider as they debate legalizing horizontal drilling and hydraulic fracturing for natural gas.

in the news: National Journal: Dual Approach Needed

— Oct 27, 2011

Brian Murray, director for economic analysis at the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions, weighs in on whether America is losing the clean energy race on the National Journal's Energy & Environment Expert Blog.

news release: Nicholas Institute Staff to Teach Courses Focused on Energy, Sustainability This Fall

— Aug 01, 2011

As part of the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions’ ongoing commitment to environmental education, staff members are teaching courses in Duke University classrooms during the fall semester.

news release: Institute Staff to Attend Cancún Climate Summit

— Dec 01, 2010

Seven members of Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions are participating in the United Nations Climate Change Conference in Mexico this month.

news release: Partnership Formed on Climate, Energy Work

— Nov 30, 2010

DURHAM N.C.-- Goldman Sachs’ Center for Environmental Markets (CEM) will partner with Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions on work to maximize policies that limit greenhouse gas emissions.

in the news: Report: EPA has Cost-Effective, Politically Viable Option for Carbon Emissions

— Oct 20, 2010

A section under the Clean Air Act could enable the EPA to design a cost-effective, flexible program to address greenhouse gas emissions, according to a working paper released in October by the Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions at Duke University. Article in SNL Energy quotes Jonas Monast, senior policy counsel.

in the news: Scholars Suggest New Clean Air Act Approach to Curbing Greenhouse Gases

— Oct 13, 2010

Critics contend that existing laws are ill-suited to address climate change, but as long as the Obama administration is intent on regulating greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, the New Source Performance Standards (NSPS) provisions are the best option, say Jonas Monast, Tim Profeta and David Cooley of Duke's Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions in an article featured in the New York Times.

news release: Duke Report Looks at Way to Make New EPA Rules Feasible

— Oct 12, 2010

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency could have a workable, cost-effective plan for regulating large emitters of greenhouse gases under the Clean Air Act, according to a new report by Duke University’s Nicholas Institute for Environmental Policy Solutions.

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