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The U.S. and China Are Restarting Climate Talks: Here’s Where Things Stand

John Kerry travels to Beijing for three days of talks, as the world’s two biggest economies, and two biggest polluters, try to cooperate on climate action.

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Insights from the 2025 Columbia India Energy Dialogue

By Jason Bordoff | En route back to NYC now following a fascinating and very productive week in India with the Center on Global Energy Policy India program, led by Shayak Sengupta, and our colleagues Trevor Sutton and Dave Turk.

Announcement • May 7, 2025
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The US doesn’t have a climate policy now — until Washington is back at the global table, world environmental progress will be slow: Noah Kaufman

Economist Noah Kaufman discusses the complexities of America's energy transition, highlighting the decline of coal despite federal rhetoric. He emphasizes the need to address the economic vulnerabilities of fossil fuel-dependent communities, particularly oil and gas regions often overlooked in climate policies. Kaufman also warns that potential tariffs and US disengagement from global climate agreements could hinder progress.

News and Publications with Noah Kaufman The Economic Times • April 23, 2025
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The Impact of the New US Oil Tariffs on Venezuela 

Steps by the second Trump administration show it is taking a tougher stance against the regime of Nicolas Maduro. Trump recently issued an executive order that could levy a 25 percent tariff on countries that directly or indirectly import Venezuelan oil starting on April 2, and it has modified Chevron’s oil license to operate in the South American nation.

Blog by Luisa Palacios • April 1, 2025
The Impact of the New US Oil Tariffs on Venezuela 
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