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Energy Explained
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
Live Updates: US-Israeli Attacks on Iran and Global Energy Impacts
On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Iran Conflict Brief: What It Will Take to Open Up the Strait of Hormuz
In energy markets, all eyes are on the Strait of Hormuz. As of March 11, 2026, this vital passage is effectively closed to tanker traffic, stranding almost a...
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April 21, 2026
• 8:30 am - 5:00 pm
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Columbia Global Energy Summit 2026
The Columbia Global Energy Summit 2026 is an annual event dedicated to thought-provoking discussions around the critical energy and climate challenges facing the global community.
Summit Event
• Lerner Hall
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Cynthia Rosenzweig
Senior Research Scientist at the NASA Goddard Institute, Senior Research Scientist at the Earth Institute at Columbia University, Co-founder of the Agricultural Model Intercomparison and Improvement Project (AgMIP)
Biography
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Food and Climate Change InfoGuide
The food system contributes more than 30% of the heat-trapping gases emitted by human activities globally each year.
