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New Directions Toward a Clean Energy Future

New Directions Toward a Clean Energy Future

Daniel S. Cohan— After reaffirming the Paris Agreement on his first day in office, President Biden in November 2021 issued a national strategy for achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by… READ MORE

Daniel Cohan on Heat Pumps, Policy, and Optimism

Daniel Cohan on Heat Pumps, Policy, and Optimism

In Confronting Climate Gridlock, environmental engineering professor Daniel Cohan argues that escaping the gravest perils of climate change will first require American diplomacy, technological innovation, and policy to catalyze decarbonization… READ MORE

Earth Day Reading List

Earth Day Reading List

Celebrate Earth Day with must-reads on climate change, conservation, the environment, and more. “Indispensable. A must read for anyone who cares about the ocean and understands the integral role it… READ MORE

COP26: BIG IDEAS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

COP26: BIG IDEAS FOR A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

Daniel Esty, editor of A Better Planet: Forty Big Ideas for a Sustainable Future explains the Zero Carbon Action Plan and talks about why A Better Planet is relevant for the discussions arising from COP26. Greenhouse… READ MORE

Climate Change—No 0.5°C are the Same

Climate Change—No 0.5°C are the Same

James Ladyman & Karoline Wiesner— In 2015 representatives of 196 states agreed to hold the warming of average global atmospheric temperature above pre-industrial levels to well below 2°C, and to… READ MORE

Improving Disaster Readiness Worldwide

Improving Disaster Readiness Worldwide

Courtney Durham— Considering the current impediments to disaster risk reduction and growing risk from climate change, a number of policies can help nations shift the balance from reactivity to proactivity…. READ MORE

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