Strategic Insights
How Putin’s War Marks the End of the Fossil Fuel Era
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine means that global demand for fossil fuels has very likely peaked — for good. The world’s policymakers have been working toward this tipping point for years.
Reality Check: The Green Inflation Myth
The faster we deploy renewables, the more money we will save in energy costs.
Direct Air Capture and the Climate Long Game
According to the latest science, the risk of catastrophic climate change grows significantly if the world warms by more than 1.5°C against its long-term average.
Reality Check: Greener, Friendlier Alternatives Exist for Rare Minerals in Batteries
Accessible alternatives to “critical materials” can make excellent EV batteries, solar cells, and wind turbines.
What We’re Learning about Corporate Climate Ambition
Although COP26 furthered global climate ambition, its outcomes failed to fully meet the aspirations of many leaders and activists calling for more urgent action. Fortunately, national governments are not the only actors that can undertake ambitious actions to achieve climate goals. Glasgow also signaled unprecedented levels of…