Assistant Professor, Economics, Grenoble École de Management (GEM)
Student, Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies
Research Fellow, Exeter University; Professor in Practice, Lancaster University
Director-General, Blockchain & Climate Institute
Production
Billionaire Backlash Grows Against Trump’s Aggressive Tariff Plans
A growing number of wealthy business leaders are openly criticizing US President Donald Trump’s plans to impose sweeping tariffs on America’s trading partners. This backlash is intensifying as fears mount over the potential economic fallout, which has already unsettled global stock markets. Bill Ackman, billionaire investor and early supporter of Trump’s 2024 presidential campaign, issued […]
Transmission
Australian grid struggles with renewables boom: report
Australia’s independent Energy Security Board (ESB) has reported a “remarkable growth” in renewable energy, driven by cheaper equipment and government support with rooftop panels accounting for 5 per cent of production. The report said since 2005 total emissions across the national electricity market fell by 15 per cent with pollution expected to drop by a […]
Storage
European Commission launches hydrogen initiative
The European Commission has unveiled plans for an industrial strategy based on hydrogen production that include a “Clean Hydrogen Alliance” across the bloc. “The alliance will build on existing work to identify technology needs, investment opportunities and regulatory barriers and enablers,” the European Union’s executive branch stated. The initiative aims to promote the homegrown production […]
Consumption
Trump’s Energy Policy: A Complicated Road Ahead
President-elect Donald Trump’s energy policy revolves around his well-known mantra, “Drill, baby, drill.” While this stance signals a push for aggressive fossil fuel expansion, the reality of implementing such a strategy may prove more challenging than expected. His cabinet picks and the evolving energy landscape present a more complex picture. The New Faces of […]
Policy
Trump’s Global Influence Wanes Amid Rising Foreign Policy Setbacks
Presidents often enter office with bold ambitions to reshape the world stage. For Donald Trump, whose confidence in his own influence rivals or exceeds that of any modern president, the belief that global leaders would bend to his will has met harsh resistance. Since returning to the White House, Trump has discovered that international power […]
Environment
Botox Scare in the UK: Dozens Report Botulism Symptoms After Cosmetic Procedures
Rising Cases Spark Health Alert A wave of health concerns has emerged in northeast England after dozens of individuals reported symptoms consistent with botulism following Botox cosmetic procedures. According to the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA), 28 people have experienced adverse effects after receiving Botox treatments, prompting an urgent investigation by health officials. The alarming […]
Industry
Oil Prices Spike Following US Strikes on Iranian Nuclear Sites
Global oil markets reacted sharply over the weekend after the United States launched airstrikes on three nuclear facilities in Iran, significantly escalating tensions between Iran and Israel. This latest move has triggered fears of broader instability in the Middle East, particularly around the vital Strait of Hormuz—a key oil shipping route. Oil Futures Surge in […]
Opinion
Pulling back the curtain on Turkey’s natural gas strategy
After decades of alliance, Turkey still befuddles the West. Over the last decade, the country’s more assertive foreign policy in Syria, Libya, and the eastern Mediterranean has some analysts seeking solace in neo-Ottomanism without doing the hard work of identifying Turkey’s geo-economic interests. Gas is one of those vital interests and helps explain some of […]
A Biden administration should prioritize energy security to fight climate
Americans are forecast to elect a new president in November. According to polling on June 30, Democratic candidate Joe Biden is leading Republican President Donald Trump nationally 50.9% to 41.4%. Polls are unreliable, especially four months out, but Trump is running out of runway to turn around his re-election campaign. The coronavirus, economic contraction, and […]