How treaties protecting fossil fuel investors could jeopardize global efforts to save the climate – and cost countries billions
A new study adds up the potential legal and financial risk countries could face from hundreds of agreements, like those under the Energy Charter Treaty.
Kyla Tienhaara, Canada Research Chair in Economy and Environment, Queen's University, Ontario •
conversation
May 5, 2022 • ~9 min
May 5, 2022 • ~9 min
Empowering people to adapt on the frontlines of climate change
A new platform will unite climate models, impact predictions, random control trial evaluations, and humanitarian services to bring cutting-edge tools to Bangladeshi communities.
Kylie Foy | MIT Lincoln Laboratory •
mit
April 19, 2022 • ~10 min
April 19, 2022 • ~10 min
Health insurance coverage for kids through Medicaid and CHIP helps their moms too
When states reduce barriers for low-income children to get coverage, their mothers are more likely to be married and less likely to smoke.
Sebastian Tello-Trillo, Assistant Professor of Public Policy and Economics, University of Virginia •
conversation
April 18, 2022 • ~4 min
April 18, 2022 • ~4 min
An emphasis on brilliance creates a toxic, dog-eat-dog workplace atmosphere that discourages women
A focus on raw intellectual talent may unintentionally create a cutthroat workplace culture. New research suggests women’s preference to avoid that environment may contribute to gender gaps in some fields.
Andrea Vial, Assistant Professor of Psychology, New York University Abu Dhabi •
conversation
March 23, 2022 • ~6 min
March 23, 2022 • ~6 min
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