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Energy Explained
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
Asia’s Gas Shock Playbook: Coal, Curtailment, and Competing for LNG
Almost 90 percent of the LNG that transited the Strait of Hormuz in 2025 was destined for Asian countries.
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Dan Steingart on Battery Innovation and the Future of Energy Storage
The conflict in Iran is a reminder of how quickly global energy markets can be disrupted. It also underscores why advances in things like battery technology — from...
Events
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April 15, 2026
• 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm
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Student Roundtable with LinkedIn’s Co-Founder Allen Blue
This roundtable is open only to currently enrolled Columbia University students. To register, you must sign in with your UNI. Join the Center on Global Energy Policy’s Women...
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• Center on Global Energy Policy
1255 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
1255 Amsterdam Ave, New York, NY 10027
The prediction, which has stirred controversy among oil producers, is a sign of a sweeping transformation in the global energy landscape.
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NY energy experts, advocates say Iran war shows need for Hochul to implement climate law
Gov. Hochul’s reliance on fossil fuels may end up costing more than renewables, clean energy advocates say.
To strengthen energy resilience, Europe needs to increase domestic production – CGEP Researcher
To strengthen energy stability, Europe needs to develop renewable energy sources and abandon Russian energy resources, but also pragmatically increase domestic oil and gas production. This approach, combined with the development of energy links with neighboring regions, investments in critical supply chains and compliance with strict environmental regulations, can strengthen Europe's energy self-sufficiency and its broader strategic capacity.
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Guidelines for Decarbonizing Industry in Time to Meet Global Climate Goals
Reports
by Chris Bataille, Seton Stiebert, Dr. Francis Li + 1 more • April 09, 2026
New York’s Climate Law: Understanding the Trade-offs
On March 20, Governor Kathy Hochul proposed significant changes to New York’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act (CLCPA), the landmark climate law passed in 2019.
New Environmental Intelligence Assessment Points to ‘Catastrophic’ Security Risks
In January 2026, the UK government publicly released an intelligence report analyzing the security implications of global environmental destruction.
