This research examines whether air pollution affects risk-taking behaviour. Using survey data from 40,000 Indonesians and satellite pollution measurements, it shows that higher pollution levels make people more risk-averse. Because risk preferences influence education, careers, entrepreneurship, and innovation, cleaner air may improve both health outcomes and economic decision-making.

This research examines why businesses remain in disaster-prone regions despite increasing climate risks. Using satellite imagery and business location data, it shows that firms often stay because local supplier networks, skilled labor pools, and community relationships create valuable economic advantages. Strengthening community resilience may therefore be more effective than encouraging relocation.

This research examines how historical narratives about oil shape modern energy debates. By analyzing Britain’s early embrace of oil, it reveals how simplified, polarized storytelling obscures complex realities. Understanding these patterns can help Canadians engage more thoughtfully with current energy challenges and make better-informed decisions about future energy systems.

This research examines how vulnerable communities can finance renewable energy transitions without relying on fossil fuel industries. By analyzing international climate finance agreements, it proposes fairer, more accessible funding structures that empower marginalized regions—such as the Niger Delta—to pursue clean energy while addressing climate justice and inequality.