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Countries agreed to ‘transition away’ from fossil fuels, but oil and gas firms are ramping up production. James Gabbert/Alamy Stock Photo

December 13, 2023

The COP28 climate agreement is a step backwards on fossil fuels

Alaa Al Khourdajie, Imperial College London; Chris Bataille, Columbia University, and Lars J Nilsson, Lund University

The distinction between ‘abated’ and ‘unabated’ fossil fuels is crucial, yet remains ambiguous.

U.S. President Joe Biden signed the Inflation Reduction Act on Aug. 16, 2022, including electric vehicle subsidies with ‘buy American’ rules. Mandel Ngan/AFP via Getty

September 5, 2023

The US broke global trade rules to try to fix climate change – to finish the job, it has to fix the trade system

Noah Kaufman, Columbia University; Chris Bataille, Columbia University; Gautam Jain, Columbia University, and Sagatom Saha, Columbia University

Joe Biden’s ‘buy American’ effort with EVs likely violated World Trade Organization rules that the US helped create. The US has an opportunity now to update the system – if it’s willing to take it.

The U.S. and EU are headed in different directions with tariffs, including on steel. David McNew/Getty Images

January 23, 2023

As US‑EU trade tensions rise, conflicting carbon tariffs could undermine climate efforts

Noah Kaufman, Columbia University; Chris Bataille, Columbia University; Gautam Jain, Columbia University, and Sagatom Saha, Columbia University

Both sides have reason to find common ground, says a group of energy and climate policy analysts.

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