climate change

February 13, 2025

The French Nuclear Industry Is Not Out Of The Woods Yet

At a time when nuclear power is enjoying a resurgence of enthusiasm among a section of public opinion and among major players such as Amazon, Google and Microsoft, who are investing billions in it to power their data centres while limiting CO2 emissions, the new European Commission includes two representatives in key positions who are notoriously opposed to nuclear power.
February 6, 2024

Q.E.D. Why Politicians Need an Evidence-based Approach to Policy Problems

Poor policymaking has significantly contributed to Europe’s challenges across various fields. Despite politicians’ professed commitment to evidence-based policymaking, the paper highlights how decisions are infected by populism and short-termism.
August 23, 2023

Profit-driven Sustainability: The Market Forces Behind ESG Compliance

Politicians often forget that it is profit that drives firms in a society built upon the tangible benefits of capitalism, and that it is the pursuit of profit that will lead companies to adopt sustainable environmental, social, and governmental (ESG) practices.