Gordon is Global Fellow at the Smithsonian Institution. His nearly 500 magazine articles have been published by World Bank, UN, World Economic Forum, The Financial Times of London, The Economist, TIME, Fortune, ThomsonReuters, S&P. He’s served as Director at Cisco’s global HQ, and before that at IBM, Bechtel, Lockheed. Born in NYC, he has cum laude degrees from Columbia, which awarded him the Gov. Lehman Fellowship, the Wallach Fellowship, the Dean’s Fellowship. Later, he won the US Senator Mark Hatfield Fellowship and the Japan Foundation’s Prime Minister Abe Fellowship.
Climate Change
Climate Change, Drought, and the Future of Coffee
Extreme droughts are shrinking the world’s coffee-growing regions, threatening supply, farmers’ livelihoods, and your daily cup.
Arctic Drilling
Drill, Chill, or Spill
Executive orders, melting sea ice, and rising geopolitical tensions are setting the Arctic up for a dangerous new energy frontier—the stakes: Indigenous sovereignty, ecosystem collapse, and the next global power grab.
Australian wheat
China’s Climate Strategy Balances Renewable Energy Growth with Fossil Fuel Reliance
China is both a leader in renewable energy expansion and the world's largest coal consumer, making it a pivotal force in the fight against climate change.
Artemis program
2024: A Record-Breaking Year for Space Technology and Exploration
The space industry is experiencing a surge in activity in 2024, with NASA's Artemis program, SpaceX's record-breaking rocket launches, and international competition driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of space exploration.
