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About the Hosts

Jason Bordoff

Jason Bordoff is Co-Founding Dean of the Columbia Climate School, Founding Director of the Center on Global Energy Policy, and Professor of Professional Practice in International and Public Relations at Columbia University SIPA (Full Bio)

Bill Loveless

Bill Loveless is a host on the Columbia Energy Exchange and Director of CGEP's Energy Journalism Initiative (Full Bio)

Utilities Grapple With Growing Fire Risk
Katherine Blunt

Wildfire season is upon us. With nearly 80% of the Western US in extreme drought, fires have already scorched more than five and a half million acres this year – double the number of acres compared to this time last year.

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What’s Next for Oil?
Bob McNally and Dr. Karen Young

Even as prices decline, the tight oil market is once again raising economic and political worries in Washington.

In July, President Biden traveled to the Middle East to meet with several Arab leaders – including Saudi...
The Science Behind Extreme Heat
Radley Horton

Relentless extreme heat is gripping regions around the world. Spring and summer brought numerous crippling heat waves to Europe – smashing temperature records, killing more than a thousand people, and buckling infrastructure.

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The Gas Crisis Deepens
Anne-Sophie Corbeau and Dr. Tatiana Mitrova

Europe’s gas crisis has entered a scary new phase. Last week, the biggest pipeline carrying Russian gas into Germany was closed for maintenance. And many in Europe fear the Russians will keep Nord Stream 1 closed indefinitely – putting further pressure on gas...
Political Shifts and Latin America's Energy Future
Dr. Mauricio Cárdenas

In June, Colombia elected a new president: Gustavo Petro.

Petro is pushing major reforms in this oil-exporting country. He promised to cut Colombia’s reliance on selling oil and extracting raw materials, while also...
Supreme Court Rules on EPA Carbon Regulation. Now What?
Michael Gerrard and Jeff Holmstead

In a 6-3 decision in West Virginia v. EPA, Supreme Court justices determined that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) overstepped its authority in regulating carbon...
Weighing The Risks Of Solar Geoengineering
Special Crossover Episode with Catalyst

This week, Columbia Energy Exchange brings you an episode of another podcast called Catalyst.
Saudi Arabia’s Outsized Impact On Global Oil
Dr. Ibrahim AlMuhanna

President Biden is heading to Saudi Arabia next month amidst a global energy crisis. The trip is nothing new. For decades when faced with an oil crisis, presidents from both political parties have turned to Saudi Arabia.

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OPEC and the Energy Crisis
Mohammad Barkindo

The Organization of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) continues to influence global energy systems, despite challenges to its unity and market share. Just this year, global leaders called upon OPEC to increase output to bring down oil prices.

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Corporate Climate Disclosure: US SEC Weighs Rules
Dr. Shivaram Rajgopal

Earlier this year, the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed new regulations that would require publicly-traded companies to estimate their greenhouse gas emissions and disclose certain climate risks.

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It’s Boom Time For Refiners, At Least For Now
Robin Mills

Oil refiners are currently seeing a big boom in business – but how long will it last?

The process of turning crude into usable products has been plagued for years by low profitability and overcapacity, and the...
U.S. DOE Weathers Storm of Global Crises
David Turk

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) is responsible for safeguarding U.S. nuclear infrastructure, maintaining energy security, fostering technology innovation, and guiding the country towards a green energy transition.

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War Promotes Fresh Look at Nuclear Energy in Europe
Mark Hibbs

Europe is at a crossroads over nuclear power.

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has pushed Europe to reconsider its energy mix. Migrating away from Russian supply chains has become a priority, and Europe is looking at...
Europe's Difficult Energy Decisions
Kadri Simson

Despite some setbacks, Europe is considering a ban on Russian oil, a major step toward energy independence from Russia. Meanwhile, Russia’s demand that buyers pay for its natural gas in rubles has put European consumers in a tough spot and has led Russia to cut...
Turbulent Times for Commodities
Javier Blas

A rocky pandemic recovery, Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, and increasing social and consumer pressure to move away from Russian commodities have led to a spike in oil, natural gas, and even coal prices.
For a look at...
War’s Toll on Least Developed Countries
Dr. Harry Verhoeven

Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has sent oil and natural gas markets for a loop.

But less attention has been paid to the implications of the war for global energy and food security, particularly for the world’s poorest...
Making Sense of Surging Gas Prices
Ira Joseph

Around the world, natural gas prices continue to tick upward, surging to levels not seen in more than a decade.

Russia’s war on Ukraine is largely to blame for high energy prices in Europe as the continent competes...
War Roils Concerns Over Critical Minerals
Abigail Wulf

Russia’s oil and natural gas commodities get a lot of attention, but the country’s critical metals and minerals supplies – which include steel, titanium, nickel, cobalt and lithium – are also cause for concern.

Moscow...
A Climate Lens for Healthcare
Dr. Renee Salas

Wildfires, extreme heat and particulate matter from fossil fuel power plants are increasingly affecting the well-being of people in the U.S. and other countries.

In this episode, host Bill Loveless visits with Dr....
Venezuela Oil: An Option Amid Crisis?
Luisa Palacios

Host Bill Loveless and Dr. Luisa Palacios discuss the potnetial ripple effects of easing sanctions on Venezuela as oil prices spike around the globe.