Columbia | SIPA Center on Global Energy Policy

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)

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.
Making Sense Of Soaring Oil Prices
Ed Morse

To make sense of the recent oil price volatility, host Jason Bordoff called on energy expert Ed Morse. Morse has been focused on energy policy and commodities since the 1970s and is currently the managing director and global head of commodity research at Citi Group.
Threats to Nuclear and Energy Security
Dr. Ernest Moniz

An increased demand for energy following COVID-19 lockdowns created a severe energy supply crunch in Europe this winter. And now, decisions from corporate executives and government leaders to reduce or outright ban the purchase of Russian oil has forced energy...
Oil, Gas, and the Russia-Ukraine conflict
Meghan O'Sullivan and Angela Stent

Russia’s continued military aggression towards Ukraine has become a full-blown humanitarian crisis. At the same time, energy prices are soaring as markets react to Russian oil and gas disruptions, including President Biden’s announcement today to ban US imports of...
The Art of Sanctions in Russia and Iran
Richard Nephew and Eddie Fishman

Delegations from Kyiv and Moscow met in Belarus yesterday for the first round of talks which resulted in no resolution. At the same time Russian rockets battered Kharkiv, Ukraine’s second largest city, killing and wounding dozens, and leaving much uncertainty on...
“Speed And Scale” for Climate Action
John Doerr

Silicon Valley is giving greater attention to potential business opportunities in clean energy and climate. It’s also seeing enormous potential for growth when it comes to battery storage, geothermal, electric vehicles, solar, and more.
Russia and the Geopolitics of Energy
Special crossover episode with The Carbon Copy

The conflict between Ukraine and Russia is intensifying and President Biden has warned that Putin could send troops into Ukraine any day.
NATO countries, including the US, are sending military equipment to Ukraine in...
What Winter Storms Reveal About The Texas Grid
Michael Webber

In February 2021, Winter Storm Uri pushed the Texas power grid to its limit, leading to widespread blackouts across the state. At its peak, the storm left 4.5 million homes and businesses without power, causing an estimated 250 deaths and $90 billion in damages....
What We Know About Oceans and Climate Change
Peter de Menocal

Elevated ocean temperatures are rising sea levels, inundating coastlines, sinking island nations, bleaching coral, and creating more dangerous hurricanes. But oceans also act as a buffer against global warming.

Climate...
The Geopolitics Of Hydrogen
Elizabeth Press

The most abundant element in the universe, hydrogen seems – at least in theory – to be a good source of energy. But because of the high costs and other barriers associated with hydrogen power, the real story is more nuanced.

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Forging US-Canadian Partnerships On Climate
Catherine McKenna

How can the US and Canada cooperate to meet international and domestic climate targets?

To try and answer that question, host Jason Bordoff spoke with Catherine McKenna – the former...
Fossil Fuel Giants and the Clean Transition
Laszlo Varro

Accelerating a global clean energy transition has never been more vital to curbing the worst impacts of climate change, but greenhouse gas emissions and the use of hydrocarbons continues to rise.

And even as several...
Looking Back On A Changing Planet
Lisa Friedman and Justin Worland

Bill Loveless sits down to recap last year in climate and energy policy news and look ahead with climate reporters: Lisa Friedman and Justin Worland.
The Fight For Climate After COVID-19
Alice Hill

It seems that the coronavirus pandemic is here to stay as the newly-discovered Omicron variant of the virus spreads throughout the globe.

But climate change continues to be a threat too, as the impacts become more...