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New Atlanticist

Sep 8, 2023

The EU won the first round against Russia’s energy extortion. But can it keep up the fight?

By Jonah Allen, Francis Shin

Europe’s decoupling from Russian hydrocarbons in the past year must be followed by a longer-term push to achieve decarbonization.

Central Europe
Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Sep 6, 2023

Derentz joins Formiche to discuss energy, climate, and EU-US cooperation

China
Climate Change & Climate Action

In the News

Sep 3, 2023

Khakova quoted in Business Insider on the war’s acceleration of the energy transition

Energy & Environment
Energy Transitions
Old Town Bucharest

EnergySource

Aug 31, 2023

A Three Seas Chamber of Commerce could enhance energy diversification across Central and Eastern Europe

By Olga Khakova, Paddy Ryan, and Bailee Mathews

The Three Seas Initiative (3SI) Summit in Bucharest takes place next week. To catalyze investment and diversify away from Russian energy, the summit should establish a Three Seas Chamber of Commerce, capable of sustaining progress and unleashing the region's full potential.

Central Europe
Eastern Europe

In the News

Aug 25, 2023

Webster and Carpen quoted in the Morning Brew on the Jones Act and its implications for US offshore wind

Energy & Environment
Energy Markets & Governance

Event Recap

Aug 25, 2023

Workshop on the role of Central and Eastern Europe in European decarbonization 

By Transform Europe Initiative

The Atlantic Council co-hosted a high-level workshop on the role of Central and Eastern Europe in European decarbonization in Bratislava with GLOBSEC.

Central Europe
Energy & Environment

Issue Brief

Aug 24, 2023

Transitioning to the clean energy grid: A deep dive into the levelized cost of electricity

By Ken Berlin, Frank Willey

To benefit fully from the lower cost of generating renewables and to achieve a transition to a clean energy system as rapidly as possible, the United States must implement a more efficient planning and permitting process.

Energy & Environment
Energy Transitions

In the News

Aug 23, 2023

Tobin joins The World to discuss how China is poised to benefit from Zimbabwe’s lithium supply

Africa
China

In the News

Aug 20, 2023

Ellinas in Cyprus Mail: Cyprus plan to reduce emissions unclear

Climate Change & Climate Action
Energy & Environment

In the News

Aug 19, 2023

Webster and Carpen quoted in The Boston Globe on issues surrounding the US’s offshore wind farms

Energy & Environment
Energy Transitions

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