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Former Congressman Carlos Curbelo Joins Columbia Center on Global Energy Policy
As a Distinguished Visiting Fellow, Curbelo will focus on the nexus of energy and climate policy and support the center’s carbon tax research.
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What’s In Store for U.S. Solar Energy in 2019?
A new podcast episode explores what’s next for solar power amidst increasingly ominous reports about climate change and ongoing debates over the role of federal and state policies.
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New Report Examines Key Steps Forward in Removing Carbon Dioxide from Air
The report describes how “negative emissions technologies” that remove and sequester carbon dioxide from the air will need to play a significant role in mitigating climate change.
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What U.S. Midterm Elections Mean for Energy, Environment
A new podcast episode explores the federal policy landscape looking out to 2020, as well as key referenda at the state level, including carbon fees and restrictions on oil and natural gas drilling.
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How to Talk About Climate Change
Climate scientist Katherine Hayhoe explains how she merges her evangelical Christian faith and scientific work, and what needs to be done to win hearts and minds on the issue of climate change.
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It’s Totally Possible to Limit Global Warming to 1.5 Degrees
We have nearly all the tools we need to avoid a climate catastrophe—we just need to start using them, and fast.
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Center on Global Energy Policy Launches Carbon Management Research Initiative
The initiative will help to drive business models, investment vehicles, and policies for a new carbon economy.
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The Difficulties of Restoring Power in Puerto Rico
Putting the lights back on in Puerto Rico was the most challenging mission of his career, says Carlos Torres in a new episode of the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast.
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The Growing Role of Women in the Energy Sector
A new podcast episode discusses how changes in the energy industry are opening new career opportunities and creating a more diverse work force.

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