Playing With Fire: Russia, Ukraine and the Geopolitics of Energy
The past several weeks have shaken the world order. The IPCC released its latest report the same day the U.S. Supreme Court heard the most environmentally significant case in a decade, all while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine dominates headlines and policy agendas. This week, we take a deep dive beyond the headlines into the geopolitics of energy.
Climate One · Climate One from The Commonwealth Club
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Show Notes
The IPCC released its latest report the same day as the U.S. Supreme Court heard the most environmentally significant case in a decade, all while Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has rattled global energy markets. It’s a lot to take in all at once.
Will the disruption of methane gas supplies to Europe give it the extra push it needs to decarbonize, or will some countries always be beholden to untrustworthy partners for the resources they need? What other options exist to power our economies more sustainably in the short and long term?
Guests:
Amy Myers Jaffe, Managing Director, Climate Policy Lab, Tufts University
Erwin Chemerinsky, Dean, Berkeley Law
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