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The Practical Path to America’s Electric Vehicle Transition
At some point, the momentum behind the electric vehicle will be irresistible. At that point, subsidies will need to be reduced, and private market forces will help complete the transition over time.
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Climate Policy’s Critical Moment is Here
The environmental catastrophe predicted by climate modelers a generation ago is upon us. We need to provide the resources and organizational capacity required to end most use of fossil fuels as fast as possible.
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President Biden’s Climate Change Political Strategy
We have an American president who understands the climate crisis, and both the grave threat and historic opportunity it presents.
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Introducing The Big Switch, A New Podcast From the Center on Global Energy Policy
The show explores how to transform energy systems and make them more sustainable.
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Why We Will Meet the Challenge of the Climate Crisis
Technology solves problems and creates problems, and then new technology is needed to solve the problems created by earlier technologies. It’s an endless cycle.
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Kerry Was Correct: Decarbonization Will Require New Technology
Global environmental sustainability is a fundamental challenge that requires learning and hard work across many problems and possible solutions.
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Columbia World Projects Issues New Report on Carbon Capture and Storage
The report identifies opportunities and challenges in implementing new technologies that could reduce atmospheric carbon dioxide levels worldwide.
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Proposed 45Q Tax Credit Reform Could Give a Big Boost to Carbon Capture Projects
Specifically, a direct pay option could help to incentivize carbon capture retrofits in U.S. power plants, according to a new analysis.
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New Report: Opportunities and Limits of CO2 Recycling in a Circular Carbon Economy
The report pinpoints CO2 recycling pathways that can deliver deep emissions reductions, and makes strategic policy recommendations.
COP31, the 2026 United Nations Climate Change Conference, aims to advance dialogue, strengthen consensus, and accelerate climate action on a global scale. From November 9–20, 2026 in Antalya, Türkiye, heads of state, ministers, scientists, business leaders, and civil society will gather to advance efforts in emission targets, climate finance, and adaptation and resilience. Once again, our experts, students, and global thought leaders from Columbia Climate School and across Columbia University are contributing to key events, sharing insights, and helping shape the dialogue toward ambitious, science-based solutions. Learn More
