Center on Global Energy Policy2
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Expanding Global Cold Chains: Effective Adaptation, or Dangerous Contribution to Climate Change?
Cooling technologies, including refrigerators and industrial chillers, can prevent food waste and are increasingly necessary in our warming climate. Are there ways to minimize their climate impacts?
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Year in Review: Our Top Stories of 2022
A list of some of our most popular articles and videos, plus some of our favorites that you shouldn’t miss.
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Fusion-Fueled Clean Energy May Be Closer Than You Think
A Columbia Climate School expert shares his thoughts on the new fusion breakthrough, next steps, and why he’s optimistic about the future of fusion.
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COP27: Meaningful Progress and Missed Opportunities on Food System Emissions
Did the conference deliver on its billing as the first “food COP”?
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Photos, Tweets, and More: Columbia Climate School at COP27
Learn more about how Columbia Climate School has been advancing the conversation at the world’s most important climate change summit.
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Traditional Cookstoves: Fueling a Health and Climate Crisis?
Switching to cleaner cookstoves can save lives, cut carbon emissions, and promote gender equality. At COP27, world leaders should take steps to ensure universal clean cooking access by 2030.
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Mining, Land Grabs, and More: When Decarbonization Conflicts With Human Rights
Transitioning off fossil fuels isn’t all sunshine and roses. Experts from around Columbia Climate School weigh in on how governments and developers can move forward responsibly.
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The Flood Seen From Space: Pakistan’s Apocalyptic Crisis
Flooding is not uncommon for Pakistan, but the current crisis is simply unprecedented.
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Columbia University at Davos 2022
At this year’s World Economic Forum meeting in Davos, Switzerland, Columbia experts provided analysis and actionable ideas on how to address the climate and energy crises.