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Energy Explained
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
Are Bilateral and “Minilateral” Treaties the Precursors to Multilateral Agreements?
The UNFCCC process is marred by gridlock in the COP multilateral framework, threatening joint efforts by countries to mitigate the climate crisis.
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Katie Auth on How the ‘Modern Energy Minimum’ Can Drive Economic Growth
Despite all the advancements we have achieved globally in recent decades, as many as 750 million people still lack access to electricity. Tackling energy poverty requires far more...
News
Hormuz standoff the ‘largest supply shock’ ever experienced, says global energy expert
Traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has come to a virtual standstill since the U.S. and Israel attacked Iran almost two months ago. Around 20% of the world's petrochemical production normally flows through the strait, and the ripple effects of the drastic cut grow daily. To explore the downstream effects and the turbulent time ahead, Geoff Bennett spoke with Karen Young.
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China Investigates Deadly Coal Mine Blast
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Is an energy crisis coming for the global economy?
Europe and Asia are facing fuel shortages. The U.S. is in a fuel deficit. Some experts say the Iran War has caused the largest energy security threat in history. And it's about to get worse.
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Are Bilateral and “Minilateral” Treaties the Precursors to Multilateral Agreements?
The UNFCCC process is marred by gridlock in the COP multilateral framework, threatening joint efforts by countries to mitigate the climate crisis.
Disruptions in the Middle East Reinforce China’s Aim for Greater Self-Sufficiency in Refining and Petrochemicals
Many analyses of what the conflict in the Middle East means for China's energy security have rightly focused on China's oil and natural gas imports from the region.
