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Trump is trying to kill a carbon tax on global shipping. He may not succeed.

The U.S. has threatened countries supporting the tax with visa restrictions, tariffs, and port fees. A slim majority of nations still back it.

News and Publications with Evelyne Williams • Grist • May 8, 2026

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China’s Energy Powerhouse Ambitions

Two economic planning documents released at the March meeting of China's National People’s Congress include the term "energy powerhouse" for the first time.

Blog by Ziyue Zhou & Erica Downs • April 30, 2026

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Iran’s Oil Sector Can Likely Weather Production Shut-ins, but Gas Fields Are at Risk

This Energy Explained post represents the research and views of the author(s). It does not necessarily represent the views of the Center on Global Energy Policy. The piece...

Blog by Robin Mills • April 28, 2026

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Live Updates: US-Israeli Attacks on Iran and Global Energy Impacts

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Blog by Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Erica Downs, Ira Joseph, Richard Nephew, Daniel Sternoff, Karen E. Young, Robin Mills & Neelesh Nerurkar • April 28, 2026

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Bob McNally and Jason Bordoff on Handling an Energy Crisis

In moments of geopolitical crisis, energy is never just a backdrop. It's often at the center of the story. Today, as conflict involving Iran sends shockwaves through global...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast with Robert McNally and Jason Bordoff • May 5, 2026

Bob McNally and Jason Bordoff on Handling an Energy Crisis

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Iran Conflict Brief: Why the UAE Is Leaving OPEC Now

It has been a tumultuous 24 hours for the global energy landscape. Yesterday, the United Arab Emirates sent shockwaves through the oil industry by announcing its withdrawal from...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast with Yasser Elguindi • April 29, 2026

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The Iran Oil Shock: Will it Force the World to Re-think the Future of Energy?

In this special episode, Jason Bordoff, founding director of the Center on Global Energy Policy, sits down with Robin Pomeroy, host of the World Economic Forum podcast Radio...

Columbia Energy Exchange Podcast • April 28, 2026

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New York energy company ramps up disconnections as it seeks 11% price hike

Con Edison, city’s monopoly utility, cut off 88,000 households in first half of 2025 as climate crisis drives extreme temperatures

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New Texas Energy Package Could Help Older Adults in Long-Term Care Facilities During Extreme Weather

Editor's Note: This story was completed as part of the Journalists in Aging Fellows Program organized by the Gerontological Society of America and the

News and Publications with Joshua Rhodes • The Daily Yonder • October 20, 2025

Cities, communities pursue energy justice for low-income residents

Nearly one-third of U.S. households consider cost before turning on a heating system during winter or powering up a cooling system during summer, potentially endangering their health.

News and Publications with Qëndresa Krasniqi & Vivek Shastry • The Nation's Health • October 6, 2025

Why cool air is becoming a luxury many Americans can’t afford

Sweltering summers are making an AC a lifesaving device. But despite the heatwaves, millions of Americans simply can't afford it.

News and Publications BBC • August 26, 2025

D.C. Residents Could Be Left in the Dark Without An Essential Federal Utility Assistance Program

The federal utility assistance program is in limbo after the entire staff was fired in April.

News and Publications with Qëndresa Krasniqi & Vivek Shastry • Washington City Paper • May 16, 2025

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Firms and Families: Sequencing Industrial and Household Electrification Policies in Africa

Most African countries today are faced with a dual challenge: how to industrialize and expand electricity access at the same time.

Blog by Vivek Shastry • November 13, 2025

Firms and Families: Sequencing Industrial and Household Electrification Policies in Africa

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How AI Growth Can Hyper-Scale Energy Equity and Affordability

Artificial intelligence is driving a massive technological transformation that is already reshaping many aspects of daily life.

Blog by Vivek Shastry & Diana Hernández • November 6, 2025

How AI Growth Can Hyper-Scale Energy Equity and Affordability

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30 years after Chicago’s deadly heatwave, cooling should be recognized as a right

30 years ago last month, a brutal heatwave struck Chicago, killing more than 700 residents. As the city and much of the United States recently experienced another period of extreme heat, this anniversary serves as a reminder that heat remains one of the deadliest climate-related hazards — killing more people each year than hurricanes, floods and tornadoes combined — particularly for communities burdened by decades of disinvestment and structural barriers to health and safety.

Op-eds & Essays with Qëndresa Krasniqi, Diana Hernández & Vivek Shastry • Utility Dive • August 21, 2025

30 years after Chicago’s deadly heatwave, cooling should be recognized as a right

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