Powering the Future: Climate, Innovation, and the AI Energy Surge

​Sponsored by the Civitas Institute

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​Lunch Conversation

​12:00 - 1:00 p.m.

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​Courts, Cities, and Climate: The Municipal Litigation Wave

​1:15 p.m. - 2:30 p.m

​Cities across the country are turning to the courts to address climate-related claims. Panelists Jonathan Adler, Todd Zywicki, David Bookbinder, and Michael Toth will discuss the legal theories behind these suits, their implications for federalism and separation of powers, and the broader policy consequences.

​Moderator: John Yoo - Civitas Institute, Berkeley  

​Panelists:

​Jonathan Adler - William & Mary

​Todd Zywicki - George Mason

​David Bookbinder - Environmental Integrity Project

​Michael Toth - Civitas Institute

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​Coffee Break:

​2:30 - 3:00 p.m.

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​Rethinking Energy and Climate Strategy in an AI-Driven Economy

​3:00 - 4:15 p.m.

​Scientific debates over climate risk now operate alongside a rapidly accelerating AI economy with immense energy requirements. Panelists Lynne Kiesling, Mark Mills, and Jessica Weinkle will examine competing narratives about climate risk, the reliability of current models, and the policy pathways that best support technological and economic growth. Together, they will assess what a resilient, innovation-driven energy future requires.

​Moderator: Steve Hayward - Civitas Institute, Berkeley 

​Panelists:

​Lynne Keisling - Northwestern

​Mark Mills - National Center for Energy Analytics

​Jessica Weinkle - University of North Carolina

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​Keynote Speaker and Reception

​4:30 - 6:00 p.m. 

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​Invite only dinner: 6:30 to 8:00 p.m.