David Sandalow
Inaugural fellow at Columbia's Center on Global Energy Policy with prior U.S. government energy and environment experience; guest expert on China’s energy policy, clean energy deployment, and AI-energy interactions.
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Sep 26, 2025 • 51min
What do China’s climate commitments mean for energy?
Joining the discussion are David Sandalow, an expert on China's energy policy from Columbia University, and Joseph Webster, a senior fellow at the Atlantic Council focused on China's energy system and geopolitics. They dive into the significance of China's upcoming climate commitments and its rapid clean energy deployment, including an impressive 217 gigawatts of solar capacity added in 2023. The conversation touches on the implications for global energy markets, AI advancements, and how China's strategic investments could reshape technology and military capabilities.
Dec 14, 2023 • 44min
Yes, Virginia, There is a SustainaClaus: Reflections on COP 28
Allison Agsten, director of USC's Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism, and David Sandalow, energy policy expert at Columbia University, share their insights from the recent climate conference. They discuss critical outcomes like methane emission reductions and a significant $700 million fund for loss and damages. The duo also highlights cultural dynamics at COP28 and the vital role of youth activists. Additionally, they explore how AI can transform climate journalism while addressing its challenges, emphasizing the need for comprehensive climate narratives.
