International energy security, public policy, and investment expert. Former: Lead Energy Specialist, World Bank; Principal Energy Adviser, UN; Chief Advisor for the Minister of Energy of Ireland; Lead Climate Change Negotiator for the EU on low-carbon technology. Currently: Director Payne Institute for Public Policy, Colorado School of Mines. Holds senior research affiliations at Cambridge University, University College Cork, and Oxford University. Member of Council on Foreign Relations, Member of Irish Climate Council. Author of: Analytical Methods for Energy Diversity and Security.
Critical mineral derivatives could be a promising solution for supply problems and price volatility, bringing stability to the critical minerals economy.
Los minerales críticos son fundamentales para la tecnología moderna, pero debemos abordar la brecha existente entre la oferta y la demanda.
Critical minerals are key to modern-day technology but we must address the supply and demand gap between miners and users.
Four business models can be applied to coal-fired plant closures, but greater efficiencies can be achieved when there are coal plant closures at scale.
Multilateral development banks are well-positioned to lead the public sector effort to mobilize private capital and mitigate the effects of climate change.
To be a green energy leader, the solar industry must work with governments to root out forced labour and the use of coal throughout its supply chains.
Carbon retirement portfolios are a way to cut emissions by bringing polluting assets offline, while keeping all stakeholders happy. Here's how they work.
In developing countries, net zero will require huge amounts of renewable energy investment. Here are 5 ways policy-makers can smooth the way for this much-needed finance.
The Biden administration's presidency of the UN Security Council this month is an historic opportunity to raise the profile of climate security concerns.
Texas power crisis, caused by extreme weather threatened health and safety in the state. A mix of energy sources could be the way forward, say two experts.
约翰·克里帮助制定并将世界各国纳入了《巴黎气候协定》，壮大了美国作为“气候领导者”的声誉。但是现在，美国的这一名声已经支离破碎，当选总统拜登请求克里再度重建它——这一次克里将作为新一届政府的“气候变化问题特使”，进入国家安全委员会。
President-elect Joe Biden is set to make the climate a big part of his legacy and has elected John Kerry as his climate envoy. Here's what it could mean.
Refugee camps represent a largely untapped market for energy suppliers. Here's a guide to how the private sector can help to meet this growing demand.
COVID-19 has tested governments around the world – and shows they must prioritize resilience. Here's what that means for the global energy transition.
These satellite images show how much the lights in major Chinese cities - and, therefore, demand for electricity - have dimmed as a result of COVID-19.
