Climate and Solutions

Climate change is a significant issue for voters who are increasingly focused on how political parties balance environmental priorities with economic considerations. Gautam Gowrisankaran, a professor of economics at Columbia University, argues that a candidate who can find and clearly communicate a well-rounded approach to both will likely have an advantage.

In this episode of Columbia Bizcast, listen to Professor Gernot Wagner’s talk from Reunion 2024, where he discusses the challenges posed by the climate crisis and the significant business opportunities emerging from the clean-energy race.

Industry leaders are tackling cement decarbonization to reduce emissions. Columbia Business School shares practical solutions shaping the future of construction.Explore the Full "Decarbonizing Cement" Deck (PDF)Explore the Full "Decarbonizing Cement" Deck (PPT)Average Reading Time: 12 minutes

As the world rushes toward a net-zero future, the experiences of Wendy De Wolf '18, co-founder of East Light Partners, underscore the opportunities and obstacles in scaling renewable energy and making solar power a dominant force in global energy production.Explore the Full "Solar Deck" (PDF)Explore the Full "Solar Deck" (PPT)Average Reading Time: 7 minutes

New research from CBS Professor Gernot Wagner finds that the commonly used bottom-up cost curves may underestimate barriers to climate change mitigation, while the top-down estimates used by economists may be too high. 

Columbia Business School Research Suggests the Leading Models for the Cost of Reducing Greenhouse Gas are Incomplete