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ICYMI: Is global oil demand going to rise or fall? And are forecasters analysts or advocates? Recently, variances have increased across long- and short-term oil market forecasts from major institutions, carrying implications for global energy, sustainability, and economies. A brief by fellow Mark F. traces oil demand projections’ growing disparities and examines the need to recognize shifting institutional bias’s role in these projections. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cBKQcI

Despite Mexico’s economic reforms, GDP growth never returned to the high rates it experienced between 1940 and 1980. For insights into why the country’s economic progress has been disappointing over the last four decades, read nonresident scholar James Gerber’s new research paper for the Baker Institute Center for the United States and Mexico. Read more: https://bit.ly/4e2c6BZ

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How can we overcome the barriers that prevent many from accessing drug treatment and related services? Last week, in collaboration with the Houston Harris County Office of Drug Policy, we hosted a full-day conference focused on bridging service delivery gaps and reducing drug-related harms in Texas. Local behavioral health providers, public health officials, law enforcement, and those with lived experiences discussed drug trends in the greater #Houston area, overdose prevention strategies, treatment for diverse populations, and the Texas opioid abatement fund. 🌐 For more information, visit our website at https://bit.ly/3SadSbL.  🗓️ Register for our upcoming events here: https://bit.ly/42IvS0U 

Is global oil demand going to rise or fall? And are forecasters analysts or advocates? Recently, variances have increased across long- and short-term oil market forecasts from major institutions, carrying implications for global energy, sustainability, and economies. A brief by fellow Mark F. traces oil demand projections’ growing disparities and examines the need to recognize shifting institutional bias’s role in these projections. Read more: https://bit.ly/4cBKQcI

ICYMI: The EU’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty may foreshadow an eventual end to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDI) — a legal mechanism that permits foreign investors to sue a country over actions that harm their investments. A brief by fellow David Gantz outlines the history of ISDI provisions in global trade agreements and examines what ISDI’s end might mean for the future of investment and trade in the U.S., EU, and other nations. Read more: https://bit.ly/3X9wlIC

📣 ICYMI: How will recent energy-focused legislation and Supreme Court decisions shape policies and markets? In collaboration with the University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business, join Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES) for a conference with leading experts to discuss the future of #energy. Topics will include: ⚡ Emerging technologies and innovations ⚡ Implementation pathways and strategies ⚡ Potential impacts on policies and markets August 29 | 8:30 am CDT https://bit.ly/46855wK

📣 ICYMI: How will recent energy-focused legislation and Supreme Court decisions shape policies and markets? In collaboration with the University of Oklahoma - Price College of Business, join Baker Institute Center for Energy Studies (CES) for a conference with leading experts to discuss the future of #energy. Topics will include: ⚡ Emerging technologies and innovations ⚡ Implementation pathways and strategies ⚡ Potential impacts on policies and markets August 29 | 8:30 am CDT https://bit.ly/46855wK

ICYMI: Each firearm injury statistic represents a person with a unique story. By empowering young people to advocate for new legislation and encouraging gun owners to use secure storage community members can better engage in firearm injury prevention. A new brief from the Baker Institute Center for Health and Biosciences offers more insights and policy recommendations. Learn more: https://bit.ly/3X5Yno9

The EU’s withdrawal from the Energy Charter Treaty may foreshadow an eventual end to investor-state dispute settlement (ISDI) — a legal mechanism that permits foreign investors to sue a country over actions that harm their investments. A brief by fellow David Gantz outlines the history of ISDI provisions in global trade agreements and examines what ISDI’s end might mean for the future of investment and trade in the U.S., EU, and other nations. Read more: https://bit.ly/3X9wlIC