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Energy Explained
Get the latest as our experts share their insights on global energy policy.
Live Updates: US-Israeli Attacks on Iran and Global Energy Impacts
On February 28, the US and Israel launched new attacks on Iran targeting primarily the country's leadership, security forces, and missile program.
Blog
by Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Erica Downs, Ira Joseph, Richard Nephew, Daniel Sternoff, Karen E. Young, Robin Mills & Neelesh Nerurkar • April 1, 2026
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 9, 2026
• 11:00 am - 12:00 pm
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Five Weeks of Conflict with Iran: Trajectories, Risks, and Global Implications
More than a month into the Iran conflict, the United States and Iran are at a critical inflection point.
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Governor Kathy Hochulâs proposal to weaken the stateâs emissions targets reflects a fundamental tension in the process of decarbonization.
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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.
Iran War Shows That Doubling Down on Fossil Fuels Is ‘Delusional,’ UN Climate Chief Says
Price spikes from the war highlight the necessity of the renewable energy transition for stability and national security, the U.N. official says.
Trump delayed a global carbon tax. Now he wants to finish the fight.
American officials are drafting a diplomatic cable that warns dozens of countries against adopting a climate fee on the shipping industry.
Europe defies Trump team over IEA climate fight
European leaders pushed back after Energy Secretary Chris Wright threatened to quit the agency for using climate modeling in its forecasts.
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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.
The Climate Question That Economists Cannot Answer
Models can predict catastrophic or modest damages from climate change, but not which of these futures is coming.
