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Energy Explained
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G7 Progress on Critical Minerals Diversification Overlooks Demand Side
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...
Podcasts
Hear in-depth conversations with the world’s top energy and climate leaders from government, business, academia, and civil society.
Michael Cembalest Does the Math on the Energy Transition
The energy transition is in the midst of its own transition. Spiking electricity demand and geopolitical events are driving up energy prices, while debates over the best sources...
Events
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June 25, 2026
• 11:30 am - 12:30 pm
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The Cost of Power: Rising Electricity Prices, AI, and the Grid
This event will take place in-person in Washington DC, at the Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2168 (Gold Room). Advance registration is required. Announcing New Columbia University Publications...
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• Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2168 (Gold Room)
Washington, D.C.
Washington, D.C.
Not long ago the idea of U.S. energy independence seemed far-fetched. Now, there are signs it could happen next decade thanks to the shale revolution.
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Rubio’s Gulf trip: Iran MOU will be a ‘tough sell’ to America’s allies
Karen Young, a senior research scholar at Columbia University's Center on Global Energy Policy, says Secretary Rubio is visiting Gulf allies to reassure them their interests are represented in the deal - but that it might be a tough sell, amid worries that America's commitment to the Gulf states is "not what it used to be."
Trump’s big oil crackdown ‘sounds like political theater’, says expert
President Trump has ordered the DOJ to investigate oil companies over claims they are too slow to lower gas prices despite falling crude costs. Karen Young, senior research scholar at Columbia Universityâs Center on Global Energy Policy, called the move âpolitical theater,â saying thatâs ânot really how gasoline prices workâ in the U.S.
Trump Orders DOJ Probe of Oil Firms, Alleges Pump Price ‘Gouging’
News and Publications
with Karen E. Young • Newsmax
• June 24, 2026
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Publications
Live Updates: US and Iran Sign Deal, Expected to Open Strait of Hormuz
The Center on Global Energy Policy is providing live updates on key developments related to the Iran crisis. Check back here for the latest.
Blog
by Anne-Sophie Corbeau, Erica Downs, Ira Joseph, Richard Nephew, Daniel Sternoff, Karen E. Young, Robin Mills & Neelesh Nerurkar • June 16, 2026
Posición en Materia de Energía y Sustentabilidad en la Revisión del T-MEC
El Consejo Mexicano de Asuntos Internacionales (COMEXI) y la Unidad de Estudio y Reflexión sobre Energía y Sustentabilidad, presentan el análisis: “Posición en materia de energía y sustentabilidad en la revisión del T-MEC" El documento analiza cómo México puede aprovechar este proceso para fortalecer la integración energética de América del
External Publications
with Leonardo Beltran & Diego Rivera Rivota •
Consejo Mexicano de Asuntos Internacionales
• June 01, 2026
Are Bilateral and ‘Minilateral’ Treaties the Precursors to Multilateral Agreements?
The UNFCCC process is marred by gridlock in the COP multilateral framework, threatening joint efforts by countries to mitigate the climate crisis.
