As US doubles down on fossil fuels, communities will have to adapt to the consequences − yet climate adaptation funding is on the chopping block

The administration wants to cut funding for programs that help communities adapt to wildfire risk, sea-level rise and invasive species, among many other risks.

Meade Krosby, Senior Scientist for the Climate Impacts Group, University of Washington • conversation
May 12, 2025 ~9 min

How Captain Planet cartoons shaped my awareness of the nature crisis

Captain Planet, the superhero fighting pollution, corporate greed and environmental destruction, is back.

Muzammal Ahmad Khan, Lecturer in Business and Management, University of the West of Scotland • conversation
May 7, 2025 ~7 min


How can India decarbonize its coal-dependent electric power system?

A detailed MIT analysis identifies some promising options but also raises unexpected concerns.

Nancy W. Stauffer | MIT Energy Initiative • mit
May 6, 2025 ~16 min

Worsening allergies aren’t your imagination − windy days create the perfect pollen storm

From sending more pollen airborne to breaking up pollen grains, which lets them penetrate deeper into your lungs, the wind is not the allergy sufferer’s friend.

Christine Cairns Fortuin, Assistant Professor of Forestry, Mississippi State University • conversation
May 5, 2025 ~6 min

Britain’s nuclear future? What small reactors, fusion and ‘Big Carl’ mean for net zero

What the next generation of nuclear technology might involve.

Tomas Martin, Associate Professor in Materials Physics, University of Bristol • conversation
May 2, 2025 ~6 min

Despite Supreme Court setback, children’s lawsuits against climate change continue

Dating back centuries, a legal principle declares certain natural resources must be protected by the government for present and future generations to benefit from.

Alexandra Klass, James G. Degnan Professor of Law, University of Michigan • conversation
May 2, 2025 ~10 min

Robert Macfarlane’s new book is a plea to feel the pulse of our rivers

Robert Macfarlane’s new book asks a simple question that poses a profound challenge to environmental policy and the drive for economic growth.

Julian Dobson, Senior Research Fellow, Sheffield Hallam University • conversation
May 1, 2025 ~7 min

The MIT-Portugal Program enters Phase 4

New phase will support continued exploration of ideas and solutions in fields ranging from AI to nanotech to climate — with emphasis on educational exchanges and entrepreneurship.

Lisa Capone | MIT Portugal Program • mit
April 30, 2025 ~12 min


Tony Blair opposes phasing out fossil fuels. These academics disagree

Not only is a phase-out of coal, oil and gas necessary, it offers huge economic benefits.

Jack Marley, Environment + Energy Editor, UK edition • conversation
April 30, 2025 ~8 min

People with neoliberal views are less likely to support climate-friendly policies – new research

We observed a strong link between a neoliberal worldview and lack of support for the climate policies in our study.

Christian Bretter, Senior Research Fellow in Environmental Psychology, The University of Queensland • conversation
April 30, 2025 ~8 min

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