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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.
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Supreme Court’s Tariff Ruling: What It Means for Energy
President Trump has aggressively used tariffs as an economic tool, but a US Supreme Court decision on Friday struck down his sweeping tariffs, bringing new uncertainty. The court,...
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Careers in Transportation: Women Leading the Future of EVs
Join us for an in-person event exploring careers and opportunities in the rapidly evolving electric vehicle and sustainable transportation ecosystem.
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• International Affairs Building, 15th Floor
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Is Europe’s energy crisis just getting started? The latest inflation data suggests a winter of pain ahead
European natural gas prices have dropped recently, but don’t expect an easy winter. Experts say the energy crisis is just beginning.
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Hormuz Strait LNG Trade Halts Amid U.S.-Iran Tensions
Escalating conflict between the United States and Iran is expected to cause major disruptions in the natural gas market, according to Bloomberg on June 1 (local
How Trump’s War Could Destabilize the Global Energy Market
It starts — but doesn’t end — with the Strait of Hormuz.
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How an Amended DOE Contract for Nuclear Waste Will Affect New Reactors: Considerations for Policymakers
Concerns about greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and energy security are driving increased interest in nuclear power.
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.
European Gas Markets in Transition
Anne-Sophie Corbeau and leading experts explore how Europe's gas sector is being reshaped by geopolitical shocks.
