Publications

My most recent professional publications are listed below. A complete list is available in my CV.

Research

  1. Grigsby-Schulte, Fanwei Liu, Caitlin Swalec, Rolando Almada, Larkin Cleland, Charmaine Dalisay, Ziwei Zhang, and Jessie Zhi. Pedal to the Metal 2026: The iron and steel industry’s coal lock-in crisis. Global Energy Monitor. May 2026.

  2. Grigsby-Schulte, Henna Khadeeja, Caitlin Swalec, Rolando Almada, Ziwei Zhang, and Jessie Zhi. Pedal to the Metal 2025: Evaluating progress toward 2030 iron and steel decarbonization goals. Global Energy Monitor. May 2025.

  3. Khadeeja, Henna and Caitlin Swalec. Why India’s ‘build now, decarbonize later’ approach to achieving a net-zero steel industry will fail. Global Energy Monitor. December 11, 2024.

  4. Swalec, Caitlin and Eileen Torres. A matter of transparency: 2024 insights on the steel industry’s evolving commitments to reach Net Zero by 2050. Global Energy Monitor and Leadership Group for Industry Transition. October 30, 2024.

  5. Clark, Gregor and Caitlin Swalec. Forging a sustainable future: Brazil’s opportunity to lead in steel decarbonization. Global Energy Monitor. August 2024.

  6. Armbruster, Marie, Astrid Grigsby-Schulte, and Caitlin Swalec. Pedal to the Metal 2024: Building momentum for iron and steel decarbonization. Global Energy Monitor. July 2024.

  7. Swalec, Caitlin, Hanna Fralikhina, and Zhanaiym Kozybay. Pressure on Russia to be greener. Steel Times International. June 2024.

  8. Swalec, Caitlin, Jessie Zhi, and Ziwei Zhang. In China, a small boost to low-emissions steelmaking can mean big cuts to its carbon footprint. Global Energy Monitor. March 2024.

  9. Swalec, Caitlin, Hanna Fralikhina, and Zhanaiym Kozybay. Russia doubles down on coal-based steelmaking, even as opportunity grows for greener technology. Global Energy Monitor. February 2024.

Poetry

  1. “Under the California Sun, All Roads Lead Away From Maine.” Santa Barbara Literary Journal: Volume 14: Noleta Liminal, edited by Maryanne Knight. November 2026 (anticipated).

  2. “Onrushing.” Like the Wind Running Magazine: Issue 50. September 2026.

  3. “World Makers.” Santa Barbara Literary Journal: Volume 13: Mysterious Ways, edited by Maryanne Knight. May 2026.

  4. “Tuesday Farmer’s Market.” A Feast for Santa Barbara: Gunpowder Press, edited by David Starkey. March 2026.

  5. “A deep blue devotion.” Santa Barbara Literary Journal: Volume 11: This Must Be The Place, edited by Maryanne Knight. November 2024.