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In The News·May 8, 2026

The CEO of Maersk, which ships 14% of everything you buy, said the Iran war is adding $500 million in monthly costs it’s trying not to pass down

via Fortune
“It’s very arguable that we have entered a new era in which oil supply from the Persian Gulf region is not as consistent, as reliable as we once thought it would be, and it makes sense to diversify away from...
In The News·May 7, 2026

Regions with Worst Air Pollution Receive Least Amount of Philanthropic Support

via Health Policy Watch
Less than 0.1% of all philanthropic funding has gone to the fight for clean air. Yet globally, nearly eight million deaths are attributed to the particles and gases that pollute the air – making air pollution the second biggest risk...
In The News·May 1, 2026

Gas prices spiking amid war with Iran

via CBS News
Gas prices are increasing, and Sami Ori with the University of Chicago weighs in on CBS News Chicago.
In The News·May 1, 2026

Chicago gas prices up again, reaching over $5 a gallon

via WBEZ
EPIC's Sam Ori explains the causes and effects of rising gas prices.
In The News·Apr 29, 2026

UChicago climate and sustainable growth expert explains spike in gas prices

via CBS News
Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth and EPIC Executive Director Sam Ori speaks with CBS News on gas prices amidst the Iran conflict.
In The News·Apr 21, 2026

Big oil is eager to expand outside of the Middle East

via Marketplace
Energy companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron have long sought to diversify their oil supply. EPIC's Ryan Kellogg explains the lengthy road to drilling in new sites for Marketplace.
News·Apr 20, 2026

Would you let your utility control when your EV charged?

A new study found most EV owners would not cede charging control, even when receiving money to do so, leaving utilities strained during peak charging times.
In The News·Apr 19, 2026

Heatwave Intensity, Frequency and Hotspot Extent Have Increased in India Over the Last 26 Years: Study

via The Wire
Global climate change will increase the number of premature deaths due to hotter temperatures, finds a new report by the Climate Impact Lab.
In The News·Apr 16, 2026

Oil prices may be falling, but for the wrong reason: ‘Demand destruction’ throttling global consumption, report finds

via Fortune
EPIC's Ryan Kellogg explains the possible impacts of current oil shocks on long-term economic behavior in Fortune.
In The News·Apr 13, 2026

Gas prices spike 25% in Chicago: ‘It’s not been easy’

via Chicago Tribune
“Gasoline expenditures are the largest energy expenditure for your typical household in the United States … (and) it’s not like when gasoline prices go up you can switch to something else...So that means household budgets will come under additional strains.”...