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Transforming the power sector in developing countries: Geopolitics, poverty, and climate change in Pakistan

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Jan 9, 2020

Transforming the power sector in developing countries: Geopolitics, poverty, and climate change in Pakistan

By Robert F. Ichord, Jr.

As the South and Southeast Asian region faces increasing energy demand due to both population and economic growth, countries like Pakistan must meet that demand while facing and overcoming critical environmental and energy security challenges. How is Pakistan seeking to diversify its energy mix and establish more local and decarbonized power systems, and what are key opportunities for future government and foreign investment?

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Jan 1, 2020

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Dec 31, 2019

How accounting for the externalities of carbon would affect end products

By Jennifer T. Gordon

Given the urgent need to decarbonize all sectors of the US economy, one of the broadest policy options that could steer both energy production and consumption in the right direction is the notion of putting a price on carbon.

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Dec 30, 2019

Shadow carbon pricing: What corporations can do in the meantime

By Jennifer T. Gordon

There are any number of reasons for corporations to participate in sustainability efforts. One of the greatest contributions that corporations can make to a zero-carbon future is setting a “shadow” price on carbon by placing a dollar value on emissions and making carbon commitments and investment choices accordingly.

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Dec 29, 2019

The reemergence of carbon pricing proposals

By Jennifer T. Gordon

There is a growing political acceptance of carbon pricing, both on the Hill and among presidential hopefuls. However, carbon pricing is by no means inevitable—where does the conversation go from here?

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Dec 27, 2019

Livingston in India Inc. Group: India-US energy cooperation in an age of upheaval

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Dec 12, 2019

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Dec 12, 2019

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Dec 3, 2019

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Nov 22, 2019

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