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New Report Urges Caution in the Race for Space-Based Data Centers

The report warns that space-based data centers are likely to become a reality within the next few years—well before the risks of large-scale deployment can be fully understood.

News and Publications with David Sandalow & Julio Friedmann • State of the Planet • November 12, 2026

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Nuclear Regulatory Reform Beyond the Permitting Bill

The BAAJA bill could facilitate nuclear development by streamlining federal environmental reviews and providing greater certainty for permitted projects.

Blog by Ashley Finan • November 2, 2026

Nuclear Regulatory Reform Beyond the Permitting Bill

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The Costs of Delaying Implementation of the EU Methane Regulation

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Blog by Tim Boersma & Anne-Sophie Corbeau • October 22, 2026

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Restarting Russian Gas Flows to Europe Would Undermine US Energy Dominance

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Blog by Anne-Sophie Corbeau & Tatiana Mitrova • October 20, 2026

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Aliya Haq and Rich Powell on Energy Affordability and the New Congress

Affordability was one of the key issues that drove US voters to the polls last week, and the resulting message for the newly elected Congress is clear: driving...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast • November 10, 2026

Aliya Haq and Rich Powell on Energy Affordability and the New Congress

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Katie Dykes Shares Lessons on Building and Regulating a Modern Grid

Energy costs are a big consideration for voters in much of the US today as they head to the polls. But the decisions that shape those costs will...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast with Katie Dykes • November 3, 2026

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Senate Permitting Reform Bill: If It Passes, Will It Work?

Every permitting bill promises the same thing: build faster. The harder question is what the trade-offs are, and who bears them. That question is at the heart of...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast with Robin Millican , Noah Kaufman and Jack Andreasen Cavanaugh • October 27, 2026

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November 17, 2026 • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm est

AI Data Centers: Is Space the Next Frontier?

Putting data centers in space once seemed fanciful. Today, a growing number of companies have started doing so.

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AI Data Centers: Is Space the Next Frontier?

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November 18, 2026 • 9:00 am - 10:00 am est

Student Roundtable with the Association of International Energy Negotiators

Join Columbia University's Women in Energy (WIE) initiative and the Association of International Energy Negotiators (AIEN) for a student roundtable following AIEN's US Chapter forum, "Powering the New...

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November 18, 2026 • 4:00 pm - 5:00 pm est

Student Roundtable with Dr. Zainab Usman

The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA’s Women in Energy initiative invites Columbia University students to a roundtable discussion with Dr. Zainab Usman, Senior Research...

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CGEP @ Climate Week 2026

The Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia University SIPA will host a series of energy and climate focused events this September during Climate Week NYC.

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The Future of Climate Tech: Innovation, Careers, and Connections

Join industry leaders, innovators, employers, and emerging talent for an evening exploring the technologies, trends, and career opportunities shaping the future of climate tech.

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The Future of Climate Tech: Innovation, Careers, and Connections

March 26, 2026 • 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm edt

Fashion in the Energy Transition Talk Series | Session 2

This roundtable is open only to currently enrolled Columbia University students. To register, you must sign in with your UNI. The Center on Global Energy Policy (CGEP) at...

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Fashion in the Energy Transition Talk Series | Session 2

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Boosting Carbon Credit Demand by Advancing Regulation and Market Infrastructure: New York Climate Week Roundtable Summary

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Nepal Floods Test Resilience of Its Hydropower-Dependent Economy

The Nepal flood that has left 1,000 people dead and close to 4,000 people missing, as of September 1, has also damaged hydropower plants that the country relies on.

Blog by Vivek Shastry • September 3, 2026

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Nearly 200 countries will participate in this year’s climate talks, held in Antalya, Türkiye

News and Publications with Kate Guy • Scientific American • November 10, 2026

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Senate Permitting Reform Bill: If It Passes, Will It Work?

Every permitting bill promises the same thing: build faster. The harder question is what the trade-offs are, and who bears them. That question is at the heart of...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast with Robin Millican , Noah Kaufman and Jack Andreasen Cavanaugh • October 27, 2026

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