Re-run: A Decade of Energy and Climate Policy Impact

This podcast features an interview with Jason Bordoff, co-host and co-founding Dean Emeritus of the Columbia Climate School, celebrating the 10-year anniversary of the Center on Global Energy Policy. The conversation covers Bordoff's background, the Center's founding and mission (providing unbiased, evidence-based research on energy issues across multiple dimensions), its impact on policymaking (e.g., contributing to the Inflation Reduction Act), and future challenges in balancing energy needs with climate goals. Bordoff highlights the Center's unique position within Columbia University, leveraging diverse expertise across various disciplines to produce actionable policy recommendations. The interview concludes with reflections on the urgency of climate action and the importance of engaging with students to foster future leadership in the field.