David Banks (climate adviser)
George "David" Banks serves as executive vice president at the ACCF.[1] Before his position at ACCF, Banks was a senior adviser to President George W. Bush on international climate change[2] and then a deputy director of the nuclear energy program at the Center for Strategic & International Studies.[3]
At ACCF, Banks has been a strong advocate for energy free trade and constructive U.S. engagement with China. "China-bashing in the context of U.S. energy policymaking will only cause Beijing to become more stubborn in the South China Sea and more aggressive in locking up energy supplies around the globe,” he wrote in November 2015.[4] He has also been critical of the Renewable Fuel Standard (RFS), writing in The Washington Times in February 2016 that "The RFS has plagued the country for years by jacking up food and fuel costs. What’s more, it’s outdated and offers zero environmental benefits. Congress should nix this standard before it wreaks more havoc on the country."[5]
- ^ "George 'David' Banks." ACCF.
- ^ Burita, Mike. "ACCF welcomes George “David” Banks as Executive Vice President". ACCF. January 29, 2015.
- ^ "Former White House Advisor on Environmental Quality George "David" Banks Joins CSIS". Center for Strategic & International Studies. April 15, 2013.
- ^ Dlouhy, Jennifer A. China keeping an eye on surging U.S. oil and gas production. The Houston Chronicle. November 5, 2015.
- ^ Banks, George David. "Renewable Fuel Standard deceit". The Washington Times. February 8, 2016.