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Energy Explained
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Saudi Arabia Pivots into Global LNG Market
Saudi Arabia’s recent moves into the liquefied natural gas (LNG) market may be a sign the giant oil exporter is looking to expand into a rapidly growing and politically influential market it had long ignored.
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Trump’s Mideast Diplomacy
President Trump's recent visit to the Gulf region marked a dramatic shift from the previous administration’s Middle East diplomacy. In his visit to Saudi Arabia, the UAE, and...
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• May 27, 2025
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Careers at the World Bank: Exploring Opportunities in Global Development
Join us for a virtual information session focused on career pathways at the World Bank, one of the world’s leading international financial institutions dedicated to poverty reduction and...
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It was billionaire Gautam Adani’s most spectacular renewable energy win. Now a record solar auction is at the heart of a crisis that is testing not only his coal-to-airports empire, but the foundations of India’s green boom.
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Big Oil got its wish: Donald Trump is heading back to the White House, promising to turbocharge American fossil fuels by slashing red tape.
Why new tariffs on solar cells could make domestic panels more costly
The Biden administration's taxes target Asian countries where Chinese producers moved after an earlier round of tariffs.
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The Potential Contribution of Enhanced Geothermal Systems to Future Power Supply: Roundtable Summary
Analysis: China’s Push For Sustainability Disclosure Can Boost Green Growth
New government documents seek to align the climate disclosures of Chinese companies with national priorities and global best practices. Edmund Downie (Princeton U) and Erica Downs (Columbia U) write for Shuang Tan.
