Outstanding quotes from EEF 2022: Forum participants on energy and climate

The stress on the earth’s natural systems caused by human activity has considerably worsened in the 25 years since the 1992 Rio Earth Summit in Brazil. As a result of the "great acceleration"1 in human economic activity since the mid-20th century, research from many earth system scientists’ suggests that life on land could be entering a period of unprecedented environmental systems change.

Rechargeable battery metals market: 2022 forecast made by Analytical Credit Rating Agency (ACRA).

Vice Chairman of IHS Markit Daniel Yergin is one of the most authoritative voices in the energy sector and a regular participant at the St. Petersburg International Economic Forum and other events hosted by the Roscongress Foundation. Excerpts from his appearances from 2016–2019 are provided below.

Kirill Komarov, Senior Deputy General Director — Director, Development and International Business Unit, Rosatom State Corporation, on why many African countries are considering joining the nuclear club.