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August 31, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

LinkedIn

Curious About Nature Finance? Start Here

Institute Experts: Sara Mason

Issues: Nature Finance; Nature-Based Solutions

July 20, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

illuminem

Commentary: The Just Energy Transition Cannot Happen Without State-Owned Companies

Institute Experts: Sandeep Pai

Issues: State-Owned Enterprises & Energy Transitions

July 15, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

NC Newsline

Commentary: We’re Talking About Extreme Heat All Wrong

Institute Experts: Ashley Ward

Issues: Extreme Heat

July 12, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

LinkedIn

Commentary: What Cyber Risk Could Teach Us About Tackling Heat

Institute Experts: Ashley Ward

Issues: Extreme Heat

July 7, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

Duke Today

What to Do When Heat Gets Dangerous

Institute Experts: Ashley Ward

Issues: Extreme Heat; Risk Mitigation, Resilience, and Preparedness

June 18, 2026 | Expert Insights - News Tips

News Tip: FERC Orders Support Pathways for Flexible Interconnection, Says Duke University Expert

Institute Experts: Jackson Ewing

Issues: Electricity Demand Growth

June 18, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

Latitude Media

Commentary: The Grid’s Choice Is Between Large Load Flexibility Versus Defection

Institute Experts: Jackson Ewing

Issues: Electricity Demand Growth

June 12, 2026 | Expert Insights - Q & A

How Hot is Too Hot? North Carolina’s Heat Health Alert System is Here to Help

Institute Experts: Ashley Ward

Issues: Extreme Heat

June 11, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

LinkedIn

How did Hurricane Helene Reshape Hellbender Streams?

Institute Experts: Jin Bai

Issues: Climate Resilience and Adaptation; Natural and Working Lands; Nature-Based Solutions

May 28, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

Outlook Business

Commentary: Roadmap for How U.S.-India Critical Minerals Framework Can Deliver Results

Institute Experts: Sandeep Pai; Jonathan Phillips

Issues: Critical Mineral Value Chains; Energy Access; State-Owned Enterprises & Energy Transitions

May 22, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

LinkedIn

Commentary: Loving Boldly When It’s Hot Out—Faith Communities, Extreme Heat, and the Work of Creation Care

Institute Experts: Michelle E. Lewis

Issues: Extreme Heat

May 12, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

NC Newsline

Commentary: Duke Energy Doubles Down in the Carolinas: What Consumers Stand to Lose—and Gain

Institute Experts: Jackson Ewing

Issues: Power Sector Competitiveness

April 15, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

U.S. Catholic

Commentary: A Theology of Food Must Prioritize Those Who Labor to Produce It

Institute Experts: Michelle E. Lewis

March 25, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

North Carolinians Are Frustrated with Rising Power Bills. Competition Could Help.

Institute Experts: Jackson Ewing

March 16, 2026 | Expert Insights - Commentaries

India Must Not Let Methane Slip Through the Cracks

Institute Experts: Sandeep Pai

Issues: Decarbonization; State-Owned Enterprises & Energy Transitions