Listen to the European Union’s Commissioner for Climate Action discuss the solutions and challenges on his agenda as he embarks on a new five-year term.
Technological advancements, policy interventions, and market shifts are shaping the future of green hydrogen in the global race to decarbonize. Here are four key points about its current state and the steps needed to unlock its full potential.
On climate and especially environmental policy, the return of Donald Trump to the White House is clearly bad news. But the outlook is uncertain, because Trump has sent mixed signals about the kinds of policy changes he might pursue, and it remains to be seen what effect he can have on broader technological and market trends.
Climate change is a significant issue for voters who are increasingly focused on how political parties balance environmental priorities with economic considerations. Gautam Gowrisankaran, a professor of economics at Columbia University, argues that a candidate who can find and clearly communicate a well-rounded approach to both will likely have an advantage.
In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, listen to Professor Gernot Wagner’s talk from Reunion 2024, where he discusses the challenges posed by the climate crisis and the significant business opportunities emerging from the clean-energy race.
Cement is a critical component of modern infrastructure, but its production is one of the largest contributors to global carbon emissions. Collaboration and policy shifts can accelerate the path to a cleaner future.
As the world rushes toward a net-zero future, the experiences of Wendy De Wolf '18, co-founder of East Light Partners, underscore the opportunities and obstacles in the race to make solar power a dominant force in global energy production.
Chairman and CEO, ReNew, Sumant Sinha, visited Columbia Business School during Climate Week to discuss India’s role in the global clean energy transition and the practical challenges of scaling renewable energy.
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.
New research from CBS Professor Gernot Wagner finds that the commonly used bottom-up cost curves may underestimate barriers to climate change mitigation, while the top-down estimates used by economists may be too high.