Finance ministers typically only care about one kind of green: cash. Here’s why they may start caring about the other.
Climate and Security with Jason Bordoff
Jason Bordoff, Professor of Professional Practice at Columbia University and Director of the Center on Global Energy Policy at Columbia, shares his insights into how the climate-energy challenge might affect national security for the United States and the world.
The Value of Green Building Certifications
Understanding the advantages of green building certifications.
Out of Sight, Out of Mind
Methane leaks are pervasive and ignored. The enormous leak at Porter Ranch should change that.
Beyond the Clean Power Plan
The clean power plan is the most comprehensive rule (US) to tackle climate change, but not all of the available emissions reducing options were represented.
A Justified Juncture: How Renewables Are Redefining Jamaican Energy Economics (Part 4)
The benefits of transitioning away from fossil fuels and toward Jamaica’s abundant renewable resources extend well beyond increased energy security.
“Give Me Light, Give Me Life”: How Renewables Are Rekindling Hope in Haiti (Part 3)
“Distributed” renewable energy generation from independent power producers is emerging as a viable option for serving rural communities.
Don’t Siesta on Sustainability: How Renewables Can Reinvigorate the Dominican Republic (Part 2)
By transitioning to renewable energy, the Dominican Republic can save more than $25 billion in energy sector spending through 2030.
Carbon Pledges
Economists would mostly rain on the pledge parade—given that it disregards the most efficient methods, sources, and timing of reducing emissions.
Accounting for ecosystem services to achieve the Sustainable Development Goals
Understanding the Sustainable Development Goals