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Climate and Sustainability, Climate and Technology, Climate Knowledge Initiative
Date
March 10, 2026
geothermal power plant
Climate and Sustainability, Climate and Technology, Climate Knowledge Initiative

Geothermal Energy: Five Key Insights from Industry Leaders

Geothermal is a proven, clean source of baseload power. Yet despite decades of operational success, it accounts for less than 1% of global electricity generation. That's about to change.Conventional hydrothermal systems are ready to deploy today, and next-generation technologies like enhanced geothermal systems (EGS), closed-loop systems, and superhot geothermal will unlock heat resources beyond naturally occurring reservoirs, dramatically expanding geothermal potential.With federal support in the United States and unprecedented private investment, we've entered geothermal's breakout decade.Geothermal Power Deck (PDF)Geothermal Heating & Cooling Deck (PDF)
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Climate and Finance, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions
Date
January 23, 2026
Data center and wind turbines
Climate and Finance, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions

The Race to Power Data Centers

The power-hungry data centers that train large AI models are driving investments in electricity generation. Whether this locks in new fossil fuel capacity for decades to come or propels the energy transition will depend on how fast developers can deliver new clean electrons.Download Deck (PDF)Download Deck (PPT)
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Climate and Solutions, Climate and Sustainability, Climate and Technology, Climate Knowledge Initiative
Date
November 20, 2025
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Climate and Solutions, Climate and Sustainability, Climate and Technology, Climate Knowledge Initiative

Biofuels as an interim solution for hard-to-electrify sectors

Biofuels are uniquely positioned to help stopgap emissions in the sectors that cannot yet easily be electrified like aviation, maritime shipping, heavy trucking, and industrial heat, while emerging technologies become ready for widespread industrial-scale commercial deployment. Already a $100 billion industry in the U.S. and growing 8 percent annually, they offer an immediate, plug-in substitute for fossil fuels that works with existing infrastructure.Biofuels Deck (PDF)Biofuels Deck (PPT)
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Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Sustainability
Date
November 17, 2025
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Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Sustainability

How to Measure Climate Progress

Ending reliance on oil, coal, and gas, and embracing technologies that will only improve and become cheaper over time, is not just smart climate policy. It is the best way to improve economic competitiveness and human prosperity for decades to come.
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Climate Knowledge Initiative

In 2025, global climate investment topped $2.3 trillion, yet emissions continue to grow. The International Energy Agency estimates it will take triple that number to achieve net-zero. These costs imply massive opportunities, but business and financial decision-makers often rely on incomplete or biased climate information. As a result, the allocation of capital to impactful decarbonization solutions is fragmented, slow, and ultimately both inefficient and insufficient.

The Climate Knowledge Initiative translates rigorous analysis into actionable insights and helps build consensus among key decision-makers, while unapologetically flagging where business and public interests diverge. Our goal is to drive capital, talent, and innovation toward investable and scalable decarbonization solutions.​

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EU’s Wopke Hoekstra on Climate Action: We Need a Unified Global Response

During a discussion at Columbia Business School, the newly reappointed EU climate commissioner stressed the need for better alignment between Europe and the U.S., the challenges of global competition, and the role of carbon pricing in reducing emissions.

  1. Wopke Hoekstra, the European Union’s Commissioner for Climate Action
    Climate and Policy

    EU’s Wopke Hoekstra on Climate Action: We Need a Unified Global Response
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    What Is COP28 and Why Is It Important?
  4. Paving the Road to Net Zero

    The Future of Our Planet: Paving the Road to Net Zero

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    Climate and Clean Energy Policy in the Post-inflation Reduction Act World
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    The Future of ESG: Overhauling Our Approach to Saving the World

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Trump Wants U.S. Energy Dominance; Solar Is the Way to Get There
Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Climate Knowledge Initiative, Solar

Trump Wants U.S. Energy Dominance; Solar Is the Way to Get There

The Trump administration favors fossil fuels, but solar is cheaper, faster, and key to U.S. energy dominance—if policymakers don’t block its momentum.
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Decarbonizing Protein: Three Levers That Could Transform the Industry
Climate and Solutions, Climate Knowledge Initiative, Food Systems

Decarbonizing Protein: Three Levers That Could Transform the Industry

Global food systems emit 21% of GHGs but lack climate funding. Here are 3 expert-backed strategies to decarbonize protein and transform what we eat.
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The Green Key to Germany’s Economic Recovery
Climate and Finance, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Energy Solutions

The Green Key to Germany’s Economic Recovery

Germany’s economy faces a crisis fueled by high energy prices and a complex energy transition. Explore why US energy policies, high electricity costs, and a lack of cheap power challenge Germany’s recovery, and what solutions may help.
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CBS ClimateCAP Fellows: Innovating Solutions for a Sustainable Future
Climate and Finance, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Sustainability, Climate and Technology

CBS ClimateCAP Fellows: Innovating Solutions for a Sustainable Future

Three Columbia Business School ClimateCAP Fellows are using their MBA experience to tackle climate challenges—developing circular supply chains, enhancing climate risk markets, and creating scalable investment vehicles for resilience.
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How Google Images Can Make You Really Care About Climate Change
Algorithms, Climate and Consumer Behavior, AI and Transformative Tech, Digital IQ, Media and Technology

How Google Images Can Make You Really Care About Climate Change

Google Images search results for "climate change" vary dramatically by country, reflecting local beliefs and even shaping public opinion. A new study from Columbia Business School reveals how these image algorithms can influence climate awareness, policy support, and environmental action.
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To Help Scale Climate Finance, MDBs Must Seek Replicable Leverage
Climate and Consumer Behavior, Climate and Finance, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Transition

To Help Scale Climate Finance, MDBs Must Seek Replicable Leverage

Combining public priorities with private investments is the key to climate action – but speed is of the essence.

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The New Nuclear: How TerraPower Is Powering the Future of Clean Energy
Artificial Intelligence, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy

The New Nuclear: How TerraPower Is Powering the Future of Clean Energy

Chris Levesque, President and CEO of TerraPower, explains how next-generation reactors and innovative energy storage are reshaping nuclear energy's role in the global transition to sustainability.

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Inside Nike’s Strategy for Sustainable Leadership and Innovation
Business and Society, Climate and Sustainability, Climate and Technology, Innovation, Tamer Institute for Social Enterprise and Climate Change

Inside Nike’s Strategy for Sustainable Leadership and Innovation

Nike Chief Sustainability Officer Jaycee Pribulsky ‘01 discusses how the company is driving sustainability through product innovation and data-driven decision-making.

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