Energy Security in the Contemporary World
A shared writing space on all things related to energy & security – Made in Sciences Po, Reims
This a response to Victor Pellicero Calvo’s article titled “Quit the Banter, Europe Needs Air Conditioning”. There is no questioning that as the world becomes warmer, human lifestyles will have to adapt to harsher climates. However, adaptation must not come at the cost of worsening climate change. Building more air conditioning (AC) is not the answer.... Continue Reading →
We all hear about Brexit and the political and economic consequence of the British withdrawal from the EU but only few discuss the consequences on energy in Great Britain. If there is no deal, the EU rules governing the EU ETS would no longer apply to the UK. The EU ETS limits emissions from more... Continue Reading →
As climate change becomes increasingly visible, there is no question heat waves are becoming more prevalent. Last summer, Europe witnessed record-breaking temperatures in a heat wave that took millions by surprise.[1] For example, Scandinavia, a region not used to temperatures above the 30o C mark, saw temperatures extending above 32o C. As a result, the... Continue Reading →
Historically, Russia and Occidental countries have not got along very well. Some examples of this tense relationship range from the Cold War to the annexation of Crimea in 2014. Despite these tight relations, gas trade between the regions has been going on for more than five decades (Szulecki & Westphal, 2018). Then, it can be... Continue Reading →
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