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Global Energy Forum

Jan 28, 2021

As the aviation industry recovers from one crisis, it is looking to the next: climate change

By Katherine Golden

The COVID-19 pandemic has generated “the most severe crisis for aviation ever,” said Marc Hamy, vice president of corporate affairs, sustainability, and environment at Airbus. But there's another crisis on the horizon for the aviation industry: “increasing pressure coming from climate change. So we absolutely need to recover from this crisis in aviation, and at the same time we’ll have to manage the most important transition in the history of our sector: decarbonized aviation.” Hamy added.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Global Energy Forum

Jan 26, 2021

Why companies are getting more involved in the campaign against climate change

By Larry Luxner

BP, the world’s fourth-largest energy conglomerate, and Bank of America, the world’s ninth-largest bank are among the companies endorsing a charter likened to a recovery plan for the planet. Dubbed the Terra Carta, the charter commits them to working toward goals related to meeting global net-zero emissions targets by 2050.

Economy & Business Energy & Environment

New Atlanticist

Jan 25, 2021

How climate change can become a bipartisan issue in the Biden era

By Larry Luxner

Fighting climate change should not become a partisan issue, said US Senator Chris Coons, a Democrat from Delaware who co-chairs the fourteen-member Bipartisan Senate Climate Solutions Caucus.

Energy & Environment Energy Markets & Governance

Content

In the News

Aug 8, 2024

Webster quoted in Radio Free Asia on use of non-arable land for solar power generation in China

China Chinese

In the News

Jul 29, 2024

Webster was quoted in Taipei Times on nuclear development in Taiwan

Nuclear Energy Renewables & Advanced Energy

In the News

Jul 26, 2024

Shaffer in Foreign Policy: Militaries Can’t Transition to Renewable Energy

Defense Industry Energy Transitions

In the News

Jul 19, 2024

Webster quoted in Recharge on significance of Vineyard blade failure

Energy Transitions Renewables & Advanced Energy

In the News

Jul 16, 2024

Webster quoted in Recharge on Chinese wind turbine factory in Saudi Arabia

China Geopolitics & Energy Security

In the News

Jul 4, 2024

Webster joins CNBC Asia’s SquawkBox to discuss EU tariffs on Chinese EV imports

China Energy & Environment
Turbines at an offshore wind farm near Nysted, Denmark.

Issue Brief

Jun 28, 2024

Accelerating the energy transition in the Eastern Caribbean

By Wazim Mowla

Countries in the Eastern Caribbean are among the world’s most energy insecure nations. These countries grapple with high electricity costs that undercut economic competitiveness and growth, are heavily dependent on petroleum products, and are uniquely vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

Americas Caribbean

New Atlanticist

Jun 26, 2024

Climate change was a hidden force in India’s elections. Now Modi needs to deliver solutions.

By Shék Jain

The coalition government must adopt long-term climate solutions that connect to the livelihoods of India’s youth and agricultural sector.

Climate Change & Climate Action Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 23, 2024

Webster quoted in The Wire China on factors contributing to price decreases in solar modules

China Energy & Environment

In the News

Jun 20, 2024

Webster in War on the Rocks: Batteries as a Military Enabler

China Defense Technologies

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