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Universal impact, lagging commitments and a ticking clock
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreA range of stories this week shows just how vulnerable people from all demographic and geographic groups are to the intensifying impact of climate change.
Massive storms, new household incentives, and a critical year ahead
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreThe last month has brought devastating storms across the country.
A nuclear fusion breakthrough and renewables set to surpass coal
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreWhile much of the energy news this year has focused on countries increasing their reliance on fracking and coal in response to Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, a …
Doomsday scenarios, zombie viruses and charting a path forward
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreA new Washington Post analysis of climate models considered by the U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change provides a deep dive into the options we stil…
Brain health, dry wells, and the U.S. and China meet
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreA series of stories this week remind us just how much both refining and burning fossil fuels—and the planetary heating and follow-on impacts they cause—directl…
U.S. elections, loss and damage, and hope for climate action
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreWith Democrats picking up key Governor’s seats in Tuesday’s elections, Republicans expected to emerge with a modest House majority and the balance of the U.S. …
Deadly heat, national security and nature’s disappearing act
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreHurricane Ian is tied for 5th strongest storm ever to hit the contiguous United States.
Devastating impacts call for a more resilient future
Matt James & Traci SiegelRead MoreHurricane Ian is tied for 5th strongest storm ever to hit the contiguous United States.