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Business and Society, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Solar
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Business and Society, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Solar

How States Like Texas Are Driving the Clean Energy Boom in the Trump Era

Despite federal rollbacks, both red and blue states are using federal and state incentives to drive investment and upgrade energy infrastructure.Explore the Full "Solar Deck" (PDF)Explore the Full "Solar Deck" (PPT)Average Reading Time: 4 Minutes
Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Transition, Wind
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Solar panels and wind power generation equipment
Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Transition, Wind

Can Wind Energy Compete? Three Key Takeaways on Its Future

Wind energy has long been a cornerstone of the renewable energy sector, yet it faces increasing competition from solar power, supply chain disruptions, and shifting global policies. Here are three critical forces shaping the future of wind energy.Explore the Full "Wind Energy" Deck (PDF)Explore the Full "Wind Energy" Deck (PPT)Average Reading Time: 8 minutes
Battery, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Storage Systems
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Battery storage array at a power plant in the Palm Springs desert.
Battery, Climate and Solutions, Climate and Technology, Energy, Energy Solutions, Energy Storage Systems

The Future of Energy Storage: Five Key Insights on Battery Innovation and the Clean Energy Shift

Breakthroughs in battery technology are transforming the global energy landscape, fueling the transition to clean energy and reshaping industries from transportation to utilities. With demand for energy storage soaring, what’s next for batteries—and how can businesses, policymakers, and investors keep pace? Explore the Full "Energy Storage" Deck (PDF) Explore the Full "Energy Storage" Deck (PPT) Average Reading Time: 13 minutes
Climate and Solutions, Energy, Energy Solutions, Green Hydrogen
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Climate and Solutions, Energy, Energy Solutions, Green Hydrogen

Greening Hydrogen: Challenges, Innovations, and Opportunities

Green hydrogen production faces significant challenges due to high costs. Columbia Business School examines the current landscape, highlighting technological innovations and future prospects in this emerging field.Explore the Full "Greening Hydrogen" Deck (PDF)Explore the Full "Greening Hydrogen" Deck (PPT)Average Reading Time: 8 minutes
Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Energy, Energy Solutions
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Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Energy, Energy Solutions

What Will Trump’s Victory Mean for the Climate?

On climate and especially environmental policy, the return of Donald Trump to the White House is clearly bad news. But the outlook is uncertain, because Trump has sent mixed signals about the kinds of policy changes he might pursue, and it remains to be seen what effect he can have on broader technological and market trends.
Business and Society, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Elections, Energy, Energy Solutions
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Solar panels and wind turbines
Business and Society, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Elections, Energy, Energy Solutions

Shaping America’s Clean Energy Future: Economic Growth vs. Climate Policy

Climate change is a significant issue for voters who are increasingly focused on how political parties balance environmental priorities with economic considerations. Gautam Gowrisankaran, a professor of economics at Columbia University, argues that a candidate who can find and clearly communicate a well-rounded approach to both will likely have an advantage.
Climate and Consumer Behavior, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Data and Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Energy Solutions, Industry, Social Enterprise, Technology
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Climate and Consumer Behavior, Climate and Policy, Climate and Solutions, Data and Business Analytics, Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Energy Solutions, Industry, Social Enterprise, Technology

The Future of ESG: Overhauling Our Approach to Saving the World

Our approach so far to ESG is 'fundamentally flawed,' argues veteran investor Terrence Keeley in a conversation with CBS Professor Shivaram Rajgopal.
Climate and Policy, Climate and Technology, Energy Solutions, Green Hydrogen, Industry, Plastics, Startups
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A view of the sea and sky above
Climate and Policy, Climate and Technology, Energy Solutions, Green Hydrogen, Industry, Plastics, Startups

Three Entrepreneurs Turning the Tide with Water-Wise Innovations

These Columbia-affiliated founders discuss how their innovations are shaping a more water-conscious world.  
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