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Drift in Practice: How Energy Markets Slowly Lose Coherence
Drift in Practice: How Energy Markets Slowly Lose Coherence Energy markets continue to function. Power is delivered. Prices clear. Institutions meet their mandates. From the outside, the system appears intact. That appearance is precisely what makes drift difficult to recognise. Drift does not present itself as crisis. It presents itself as continuity — a system […]
Scarcity and adaptation: how water stress is reshaping policy and markets
Scarcity and adaptation: how water stress is reshaping policy and markets Water stress is emerging as one of the most immediate and disruptive consequences of climate change. Unlike longer-term mitigation goals, water scarcity forces governments, businesses, and communities to respond now — often under conditions of uncertainty, political pressure, and limited resources. From agriculture to […]
Adaptation and limits: how climate policy is shifting under pressure
Adaptation and limits: how climate policy is shifting under pressure Climate policy is increasingly shaped by near-term constraints rather than long-term ambition. Governments and institutions remain committed to emissions targets, but rising costs, political pressure, and physical climate impacts are forcing a sharper focus on adaptation and risk management. 1. Adaptation moves up the policy […]
Regulation and scale: how AI deployment is shifting this week
Regulation and scale: how AI deployment is shifting this week The focus of artificial intelligence policy is shifting from experimentation to deployment. As more systems move into consumer-facing and high-impact uses, regulators and companies are adjusting expectations around compliance, cost, and accountability. 1. Attention turns from models to real-world use Regulators are placing greater emphasis […]
Technology and power: what policymakers and companies are watching this week
Technology and power: what policymakers and companies are watching this week Governments, regulators, and technology companies are entering the week facing mounting questions about artificial intelligence, market concentration, and enforcement. While no single announcement has reset expectations, several developments are shaping near-term decisions. 1. Regulators increase scrutiny of AI deployment Regulatory bodies in several major […]