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
McDonald’s Sees Worst Sales Since 2020 Amid Uncertainty
McDonald’s has experienced its most challenging quarter since the early days of the COVID-19 pandemic, with customers growing more cautious about their spending in the face of economic uncertainty. The global fast-food giant reported a noticeable dip in sales, marking the second quarter in a row of declining performance. In its largest market—the United […]
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
RFK Jr’s Vaccine Views Clash with Measles Outbreak Reality
As measles continues to spread across 23 U.S. states, resulting in over 600 infections and three deaths, Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has made headlines for endorsing the MMR (measles-mumps-rubella) vaccine—a surprising move given his long history of vaccine skepticism. Last week, Kennedy called the MMR vaccine “the most effective way […]
Environment
Trump Administration Downplays Record Carbon Dioxide Surge in 2024
The U.S. government recently released vital climate data showing an unprecedented rise in carbon dioxide (CO₂) levels, but without the usual context or public explanation. The data, traditionally published with detailed commentary by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), was instead quietly posted on social media, raising concerns among scientists and climate experts. On […]
Industry
U.S. Consumer Confidence Hits 4-Year Low
American consumers are showing signs of heightened anxiety about the state of the economy, as uncertainty over trade policies and broader financial conditions continues to rise. According to the latest data from the Conference Board, consumer confidence fell sharply in April, reaching its lowest level since May 2020. The overall confidence index declined by 7.9 […]
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 […]