Daniel Steinberg

May 10, 2024 | nature.com | Bryan K. Mignone |Leon E. Clarke |James A. Edmonds |Angelo C. Gurgel |Howard J. Herzog |Jeremiah Johnson | +8 more

Energy transition scenarios are characterized by increasing electrification and improving efficiency of energy end uses, rapid decarbonization of the electric power sector, and deployment of carbon dioxide removal (CDR) technologies to offset remaining emissions. Although hydrocarbon fuels typically decline in such scenarios, significant volumes remain in many scenarios even at the time of net-zero emissions. While scenarios rely on different approaches for decarbonizing remaining fuels, the underlying drivers for these differences are unclear. Here we develop several illustrative net-zero systems in a simple structural energy model and show that, for a given set of final energy demands, assumptions about the use of biomass and CO2 sequestration drive key differences in how emissions from remaining fuels are mitigated. Limiting one resource may increase reliance on another, implying that decisions about using or restricting resources in pursuit of net-zero objectives could have significant tradeoffs that will need to be evaluated and managed. Assumptions about the use of biomass and CO2 sequestration drive key differences in how emissions from remaining fuels are mitigated in net-zero energy systems, with potentially significant tradeoffs that will need to be evaluated and managed.

Feb 5, 2024 | risk.net | Thomas Siegl |Daniel Steinberg

Tweet Facebook LinkedIn Save this article Send to Print this page We discuss recent developments and regulatory reviews on anti-procyclicality. EMIR APC tools and variation margin induced procyclicality are analyzed. We propose and evaluate ideas for improvements outside of EMIR APC tools. Our suggestions include transparency, collateral eligibility and loss distribution in clearing.

Aug 7, 2023 | sampan.org | Daniel Steinberg |Yiwei Zhao |Richard Auffrey

Every year, millions across China and the Chinese diaspora gather to celebrate the August Moon Festival. In Chinese culture, the festival is one of the most important occasions, second only to Lunar New Year. Dating back over 3,000 years, the festival is traditionally held on the 15th day of the 8th month on the Chinese Lunar Calendar. It is meant to commemorate the brightest and fullest moon of the year.

Jul 10, 2023 | sampan.org | Daniel Steinberg |Aili Liu

With the nation bogged down in partisan, polarized debate surrounding immigration, the DIGNIDAD Act provides the first bipartisan effort at reform effectively transcends party lines with seemingly practical solutions and works to address security, documentation, and humanitarian aid. The system currently faces a backlog of 1.6 million cases and unprecedented humanitarian displacement in Latin America. The situation shows no signs of slowing.

Feb 13, 2023 | sampan.org | Daniel Steinberg |Shira Laucharoen

Colorful Lion dancers, fireworks, and joyful noises were in abundance at Boston’s Chinatown Lunar New Year Celebration on January 29, with city and community speakers addressing the assembled crowd and a procession making its way through the streets. The celebratory sounds of drums, gongs, and cymbals followed troupes of lion dancers as they went door-to-door offering blessings to the neighborhood’s businesses and restaurants.