Michele Morales

Transition energy refers to investments that reduce emissions and improve system reliability while the global economy moves toward low-carbon energy. These investments include grid modernization, energy storage, flexible natural gas, carbon capture, hydrogen infrastructure, nuclear power, and efficiency upgrades. They are not a substitute for renewables; they are complements that help renewable energy scale faster and more reliably.How the Rapid Expansion of Renewable Energy Can Lead to Systemwide GapsWind and solar power capacity has surged at an unprecedented pace, and data from the International Energy Agency indicates that by the mid-2020s, yearly global additions of renewable capacity have surpassed 500…

The circular economy is reshaping the way societies produce, consume, and manage resources. By extending the life of products and reducing waste, this model offers environmental, economic, and social benefits that support long-term sustainable development.For decades, economic growth has largely relied on a linear model of production in which raw materials are extracted, transformed into products, purchased by consumers, and eventually discarded once they are no longer useful. Although this approach has fueled industrial expansion and increased access to goods, it has also placed significant pressure on natural resources and generated unprecedented levels of waste.Today, governments, businesses, and consumers increasingly…