Holland on NBC News: "Fusion could be the key to powering our future, if scientists can solve one last question"
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Interviewed by NBC News, Holland spoke about how we need "Vast amounts of carbon free, always on energy" - and that breakthroughs in fusion energy could make this possible.
He spoke about the Fusion Industry Association, and how its a "race" to build the first commercial fusion reactors. |
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Holland on VICE News Tonight:
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On VICE News, Holland spoke about how there's no national security imperative to keep coal power plants open, as the Trump Administration wants to.
He said "This seems like an Administration looking for tools in a policy toolbox." |
Holland in The Economist: "A silk road through ice: China wants to be a polar power"
In a April 14, 2018 article in The Economist, Holland argues that China poses a challenge to U.S. interests in the Arctic.
Holland in The Economist: "Seeking “energy dominance: The shale boom could prove a double-edged sword for America"
In a March 15, 2018 Special Report in The Economist on the geopolitics of energy, Holland says that “America’s greatest contribution to global energy security since the oil shocks of the 1970s has been to keep global energy markets fluid.”
Holland in UPI: "U.S. withdrawal from energy transparency group called strategic"
In a November 3, 2017 article by Daniel J. Graeber in the UPI, Holland said that the move to withdraw from the EITI, as well as similar actions, sets the industry up to look corrupt.
Holland in New York Times: "North Korea Aside, Guam Faces Another Threat: Climate Change"
Interviewed by Mike Ives in the New York Times about "North Korea Aside, Guam Faces Another Threat: Climate Change" Holland says “Obviously you can’t run a war from a base that’s without power and water” after a major storm.
Holland in Foreign Policy: "Saudi Arabia Now Controls the Largest Oil Refinery in North America"
In an article for FP's The Cable, Holland says “This Port Arthur deal is about Saudis getting prepared to try and value Aramco at the highest amount they can before they go public.” Unlike Russia’s state-owned energy companies, which the Kremlin wields as a blunt geopolitical weapon against energy hungry neighbors, Aramco has never put politics above commercial interests.
Holland in EnergyWire: "Cuba Wants Clean Energy: Can the US Deliver?"
Interviewed by David Ferris in Energy Wire about the opening to Cuba, Holland noted how political difficulties could hold up American businesses looking to invest in Cuba, saying: "The bureaucratics around this could take away the first-mover advantage for American companies." He went on to note that the US government is so far not able to engage to help American business, saying "I would have thought that within the government there would be this sense of 'what is the opening and what can we do, but so far we're not getting that."
Holland in Turkish Weekly: "Saudi Arabia 'sweating' competitors like Rockefeller did"
Holland, interviewed for Turkish Weekly, added some history to the oil price drop, saying: "When
other companies were making too much money, Standard Oil would flood the market
with oil, and give what Rockefeller called ‘a good sweating’ to other
producers," Holland said.
"Rockefeller and Standard Oil knew that it could survive low oil prices much longer than their competitors could," he added.
"Rockefeller and Standard Oil knew that it could survive low oil prices much longer than their competitors could," he added.
Holland in ClimateWire: "Climate Change adds another Factor of Unpredictability to World Security System"
Holland appeared in a July 9, 2014 piece on E&E Publishing's ClimateWire titled "U.K. defense ministry details global security impacts posed by climate change". Holland was interviewed about the vulnerability of coastal cities to climate change stating "in coastal zones like South and Southeast Asia, sea-level rise combined with more frequent, violent storms will threaten the viability of cities along the coasts". He also reiterated the destabilizing effects climate change will likely produce, arguing "climate change adds another factor of unpredictability and instability to world security system".
Holland in Reuters: "It turns out that engineers are better at this than the lawyers expect them to be"U.S. industry gears up to fight Obama's climate rules
On May 27, Holland in quoted by Roberta Rampton, in Reuters article "U.S. industry gears up to fight Obama's climate rules"
To be sure, because the new U.S. rules will take years to be implemented, the industry's arguments have "the virtue of not being testable" before the midterm elections, said Andrew Holland, a former Republican legislative aide who is now an energy analyst at the American Security Project, a nonpartisan think tank.
Holland said the industry has made similar arguments for previous EPA rules, arguing they would drive up costs. But in those instances, the rules have ended up being cheaper than the industry feared, he said.
"It turns out that engineers are better at this than the lawyers expect them to be," said Holland.
To be sure, because the new U.S. rules will take years to be implemented, the industry's arguments have "the virtue of not being testable" before the midterm elections, said Andrew Holland, a former Republican legislative aide who is now an energy analyst at the American Security Project, a nonpartisan think tank.
Holland said the industry has made similar arguments for previous EPA rules, arguing they would drive up costs. But in those instances, the rules have ended up being cheaper than the industry feared, he said.
"It turns out that engineers are better at this than the lawyers expect them to be," said Holland.
Holland on WTTW Chicago: "Climate Change and National Security"
On April 29, 2014, Andrew Holland was on Chicago Tonight with Dr. Elisabeth Moyer and BGen Stephen Cheney, USMC (ret) talking about the threats of climate change to national security with host Phil Ponce.
Holland in Medill Reports Chicago: "New Argonne center brings together national security and climate change"
Holland was quoted by Luke Rague in an April 30 article in Medill, New Argonne center brings together national security and climate change, about the launch of a new Argonne Center for Climate Change and Security. Rague quoted Holland saying “We don't care about polar bears, we don't care about tree frogs – we care about people,” and then going on to say “Climate change is a threat multiplier.” According to Rague, Argonne and the American Security Project have a shared vision of the future. Holland and Hummel said they are hoping their efforts will bring about change in the preparedness of the nation.
Holland in the People's Daily: "Shale Gas: How Will it Effect Geopolitics?"
Andrew was interviewed for the Chinese-language People's Daily about the impacts of the shale gas revolution on geopolitics. He said that it is already impacting geopolitics, but that the impact will be somewhat limited. Click below to see the full page article.
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Holland on KCRW's To the Point: "Climate Change: Will we Have to Get Used to It?"
Andrew was interviewed by Warren Olney about climate change and national security on "To the Point" on April 10, 2014. He was featured with Chris Field, IPCC Working Group II, David Keith of Harvard University, and Mark Fischetti of Scientific American. Listen at KCRW:
Holland in New York Times: "Old Forecast of Famine May Yet Come True"
Andrew was quoted in an article in the New York Times, “Old Forecast of Famine May Yet Come True” by Eduardo Porter, the Times' "Economic Scene" columnist. The article looked at predictions about food productivity in the 21st Century, particularly with respect to climate change. The article cites the 2014 IPCC report showing how food security is already being harmed by climate change.
Holland speaks of the potential for increased unrest and conflict in the future because of an increase in food prices and a decline in food security, saying: "There is a rigorous correlation between food price spikes and urban unrest… There was a food price spike in 2008, and you can see unrest spread throughout Africa. And there’s a relatively clear line that leads from the food price spike in 2010 to unrest in the Middle East and the Arab Spring."
Holland speaks of the potential for increased unrest and conflict in the future because of an increase in food prices and a decline in food security, saying: "There is a rigorous correlation between food price spikes and urban unrest… There was a food price spike in 2008, and you can see unrest spread throughout Africa. And there’s a relatively clear line that leads from the food price spike in 2010 to unrest in the Middle East and the Arab Spring."
Holland on Global Perspectives: "Climate Change: It's Real, Its Here"
Radio Interview, WESA Pittsburgh: Climate Change & Extreme Weather Threaten National Security
Andrew was interviewed by Paul Guggenheimer on Pittsburgh's NPR station about ASP's trip to Southwestern Pennsylvania to highlight the impacts of climate change on national security. You can listen by clicking here. The article is here. WESA's Larkin Page-Jacobs also wrote an article about the trip, quoting Andrew "Things like extreme weather, extreme storms, droughts, heat waves, floods," Holland said, "these all threaten infrastructure in a way, much like terrorism does, or other more traditional threats to national security.”
Observer-Reporter, February 11, 2014: "Climate change presented as national security issue"
Rick Shrum quotes Andrew in his article about ASP's trip to Southwestern Pennsylvania to highlight the impacts of climate change on national security. Reporting on an event at Washington-Jefferson College, he quotes Andrew: “Things don’t happen without American leadership contributing,” he said. “There is not an easy solution and there are a lot of steps, but this has to be a priority. “If something is a national security threat, it should be a priority.”
ClimateWire, January 31, 2014: Stresses of climate change create a more dangerous world -- intelligence director
Julia Pyper quotes Andrew in her article about how the Director of National Intelligence included climate change and extreme weather in his testimony to Congress about threats for 2014. In the article, Andrew says: “The DOE is, frankly, such a relatively small part of America's energy picture as a whole that I don't know that this can be much more than a nice little exercise," said Andrew Holland, a senior fellow at the American Security Project and a former Senate energy aide to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. "DOD is the only one that has authority over defense; what they say is going to happen in four years. If the DOE says we want to go in this direction for energy, it doesn't mean a lot unless private sector, Congress and everything go along with it."
Greenwire, January 31, 2014: "High hopes, hoopla as DOE digs in on quadrennial review"
Hannah Northey quotes Andrew in her article about how the DoE is kicking off its quadrennial energy review. In the article, Andrew says: “The DOE is, frankly, such a relatively small part of America's energy picture as a whole that I don't know that this can be much more than a nice little exercise," said Andrew Holland, a senior fellow at the American Security Project and a former Senate energy aide to Defense Secretary Chuck Hagel. "DOD is the only one that has authority over defense; what they say is going to happen in four years. If the DOE says we want to go in this direction for energy, it doesn't mean a lot unless private sector, Congress and everything go along with it."
Radio Interview, The Joe Show, January 8, 2014: "Climate Change a Threat to Homeland Security"
Andrew was interviewed about how climate change threatens homeland security by Joe Teehan for KBAI, 930AM. In the interview, Andrews says climate change is not just threatening our shorelines, it’s a threat to our national security. That’s the gist of a new report from national security think tank American Security Project. Listen to the interview here.
Law 360, July 10, 2013: "Obama's Navy Pick Strengthens Green Energy Efforts"
Dietrich Knauth quotes Andrew in his article about the new pick for the Navy's Assistant Secretary for Installations and Energy, Admiral Dennis McGinn. In the article, Andrew says: “I know Adm. McGinn, and I don't think he will intensify the partisan divide. I think he will help bridge the divide,” Holland said. “He's first and foremost a retired admiral, and his record of service should be be beyond reproach for Republicans and Democrats alike."
Macleans Magazine, March 27, 2013: "The Keystone Sideshow"
Tamsin McMahon quotes Andrew in her article about how environmentalists have chosen the wrong target on the Keystone Pipeline. In the article, Andrew says: “It will increase costs a bit, so maybe a little more oil
stays in the ground,” says Andrew Holland, a senior fellow for energy and
climate with the American Security Project. “But it will be at the margins.”
National Defense Magazine, January 29, 2013: "Biofuel Producers Waiting for Pentagon to Show Them the Money"
Sandra Irwin quotes Andrew on the launch of his new report, "Advanced Biofuels for National Security" saying “Rapid advances in advanced biofuel technology and expanding economies of scale will come from government and private sector investments,” he says. “The long-term potential for this industry means that it could become a key part of America’s entire fuel supply, reducing America’s dependence on oil and increasing our national security over the long run.”
Madison Magazine, November, 2012: "Weird Science: Facts are facts, except we we don't like them"
Neil Heinen quotes Andrew's speech from the Association of Opinion Journalists in Orlando about climate science and politics, saying: “In order to get beyond the political debate about this, it’s important to start with some facts,” Holland said. “The record is indisputable that the world is warming.”
Knoxville News Sentinal, September 27, 2012: "Climate Change Needs to be Part of the Election Debate"
The editorial board of the Knoxville News Sentinal quotes Andrew's speech from the Association of Opinion Journalists about the threat of climate change to national security. He says about previous reports about climate change, "The problem with these projections is they may be too conservative. We're seeing things now that weren't expected for 20 more years."
AOL Energy, September 13, 2012: "What Obama and Romney Don't Say About Energy"
Andrew is quoted by Elisa Wood for a story about the differing positions of the two presidential candidates on energy policy. The link is here.
AOL Energy, September 4, 2012: "Fossil Fuels: More, Less or the Same under Obama or Romney"
Andrew is quoted by Elisa Wood for a story about the differing positions of the two presidential candidates on their treatment of fossil fuels. The link is here.
TV Appearance: Voice of America, August 2, 2012: "China Seeks New Technology in Oil Deal"
Andrew was interviewed and quoted for the Voice of America in a story "China Seeks New Technology in Oil Deal"
The Hill, July 30, 2012 "Sen. Inhofe under fire on biofuels"
Zack Colman quotes Andrew about biofuels for the military, and a controversy about military alternative fuel policy.
The Hill, July 14, 2012 "White House holds 'pep talk' on biofuels"
Zack Colman quotes Andrew about biofuels policy for the military, saying “There really is no alternative source of energy other than oil. It’s a single source dependency for the military. In civilian energy there are alternatives. You could electrify your transportation, you could do natural gas transportation. But for the military right now, it’s just oil.”
Scaling Green, June 8, 2012 "Could U.S. Oil and Gas Boom Lead to “Dutch Disease” in U.S. Economy?"
Scaling Green quotes extensively from Andrew's article about oil production in the U.S.
Yes! Magazine, June 4, 2012 "The Real Reason the Military is Going Green"
Natalie Pompilio quotes Andrew saying that military has been concerned about oil dependence for decades.
AOL Energy, June 1, 2012 "Across the Post, A Model for Reform?"
Jon Hurdle quotes Andrew talking about the UK energy reform saying "that governments have a legitimate role to play in creating the conditions for a well-functioning energy market."
EnergyWire, March 7, 2011 "Report touts LNG security but finds no real winners in energy mix"
E&E quotes Andrew extensively in an article about his recently-released 2012 update of the "America's Energy Choices" report.
Reuters, November 16,2011 "Analysis: Energy Secy Chu faces showdown on Solyndra"
Roberta Rampton quotes Andrew in an article about Energy Secretary Chu's handling of the Solyndra loan.
"Others have said the sprawling department lacked strong financial and political managers during a time when its budget ballooned with stimulus funds for clean energy projects.[....]
The challenges faced by the Energy Department would have been difficult for any bureaucracy, said Andrew Holland, an analyst with the American Security Project, a think-tank.
"It doesn't matter who is at the helm - you're going to have a problem getting that much money out the door in a way that is both effective and meeting all the rigors that we demand of our government," Holland said."
"Others have said the sprawling department lacked strong financial and political managers during a time when its budget ballooned with stimulus funds for clean energy projects.[....]
The challenges faced by the Energy Department would have been difficult for any bureaucracy, said Andrew Holland, an analyst with the American Security Project, a think-tank.
"It doesn't matter who is at the helm - you're going to have a problem getting that much money out the door in a way that is both effective and meeting all the rigors that we demand of our government," Holland said."
TV Appearance: First Business News, September 27, 2011
First Business News featured an interview with Andrew that focused on the failure of the solar firm Solyndra and the prospects of the American solar industry. He was interviewed by Angie Miles, the Anchor of First Business News, saying that the fate of solar energy in the United States is dependent upon whether it gets the political support it needs: the Chinese government has shown its is willing to give its support. Will the American government? Only with this support can the U.S. have a viable, mature solar industry.
The video is no longer available online.
The video is no longer available online.
The Hill, August 18, 2011 "The Strategic Energy Choices We Need to Make"
The Hill's Congress Blog published Andrew's Op-Ed on why America needs a better vocabulary when discussing our long-term energy policy.
The key point is: "The problem is that we do not have a political vocabulary for how to debate and discuss these choices. Policymakers too often make arguments about energy based on which will ‘sell’. But these challenges cannot be met by sound-bites. These are important decisions requiring an informed and wide-ranging debate – not trench warfare over small issues."
The key point is: "The problem is that we do not have a political vocabulary for how to debate and discuss these choices. Policymakers too often make arguments about energy based on which will ‘sell’. But these challenges cannot be met by sound-bites. These are important decisions requiring an informed and wide-ranging debate – not trench warfare over small issues."
Fuel efficiency: Will new rules cure US addiction to foreign oil? The Christian Science Monitor, July 29, 2011
Mark Clayton quotes Andrew in his article on whether the newly-agreed auto fuel standard increase would help American energy security. He quotes Andrew's blog post. The entire section is below:
Energy-security experts praised the new agreement as key to reducing America's reliance on foreign oil.
"This is a big deal," Andrew Holland, senior fellow with the American Security Project, a bipartisan public-policy and research organization, wrote on his blog. "It is important that the United States as a whole uses less oil because the sheer volume of oil imports harms American competitiveness and drives down the value of the dollar.
"The US spent at least $680 billion on oil imports in 2010, he writes. Without those imports, the US trade deficit of $497 billion in 2010 "would not have existed.” He continues, “That capital could be used for investment at home, and the export of that capital had the effect of driving down the value of the dollar."
Energy-security experts praised the new agreement as key to reducing America's reliance on foreign oil.
"This is a big deal," Andrew Holland, senior fellow with the American Security Project, a bipartisan public-policy and research organization, wrote on his blog. "It is important that the United States as a whole uses less oil because the sheer volume of oil imports harms American competitiveness and drives down the value of the dollar.
"The US spent at least $680 billion on oil imports in 2010, he writes. Without those imports, the US trade deficit of $497 billion in 2010 "would not have existed.” He continues, “That capital could be used for investment at home, and the export of that capital had the effect of driving down the value of the dollar."
Climate migration will not wait for scientific certainty on global warming - The Guardian, May 11, 2011
Achim Steiner, writing in the Wednesday, May 11 edition of the Guardian, quotes the IISS's Report, Climate Change and its Impact on Global Security, which Andrew wrote. Steiner is the Executive Director of the United Nations Environment Programme. The piece addresses the problems of acting prior to attaining scientific certainty. He quotes Andrew's report as saying: "In areas with weak or brittle states, climate change will increase the risks of resource shortages, mass migrations and civil conflict."
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Paris Post Intelligencer - November 16, 2011 - An article announcing an event at the University of Tennessee, Martin in which Andrew will be a featured speaker.
