The sunsetting of the child tax credit expansion could leave many families without enough food on the table

The 2021 child tax credit expansion helped lift millions of families with children out of hunger. After those payments ended in December 2021, those families may again face food insufficiency.

Katherine Gutierrez, PhD Candidate in Economics, University of New Mexico • conversation
Jan. 21, 2022 • ~5 min

Americans support climate change policies, especially those that give them incentives and clean up the energy supply

A set of studies found people prefer incentives to disincentives, especially for individuals but also for businesses. They have views on clean energy and efficiency, too.

Nathaniel Geiger, Assistant Professor of Communication Science, Indiana University • conversation
Nov. 22, 2021 • ~7 min

How to meet America’s climate goals: 5 policies for Biden’s next climate bill

President Joe Biden needed a Plan B, one that Congress could approve, to take to the UN climate conference. But his new strategy is unlikely to meet the country’s emissions reduction goals for 2030.

Kelly Sims Gallagher, Professor of Energy and Environmental Policy and Director, Center for International Environment and Resource Policy at The Fletcher School, Tufts University • conversation
Oct. 30, 2021 • ~11 min

4 key issues to watch with climate negotiations underway at COP26 in Glasgow

The world isn’t on track to avoid dangerous climate change, and this year’s climate conference, COP26, is crucial, a former senior UN official writes.

Rachel Kyte, Dean of the Fletcher School, Tufts University • conversation
Oct. 26, 2021 • ~9 min

4 key issues to watch as world leaders gather for the Glasgow climate summit

The world isn’t on track to avoid dangerous climate change, and this year’s climate conference, COP26, is crucial, a former senior UN official writes.

Rachel Kyte, Dean of the Fletcher School, Tufts University • conversation
Oct. 26, 2021 • ~9 min

4 key issues to watch as world leaders prepare for the Glasgow climate summit

The world isn’t on track to avoid dangerous climate change, and this year’s climate conference, COP26, is crucial, a former senior UN official writes.

Rachel Kyte, Dean of the Fletcher School, Tufts University • conversation
Oct. 26, 2021 • ~8 min

Biden’s budget includes a jump in climate spending – here's why investing in innovation is crucial

To cut enough greenhouse gas emissions, the world will need technologies that are still being developed, particularly for industries that are tough to clean up, like cement, steel and shipping.

David M. Hart, Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University • conversation
May 26, 2021 • ~9 min

Biden’s budget includes a big jump in climate spending – here's why investing in innovation is crucial

To cut enough greenhouse gas emissions, the world will need technologies that are still being developed, particularly for industries that are tough to clean up, like cement, steel and shipping.

David M. Hart, Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University • conversation
May 26, 2021 • ~9 min

Biden’s budget: Why investing in innovation is crucial to reach US climate goals

Cutting greenhouse gas emissions from key industries like cement and shipping will require technologies that either are in early development or don't exist yet.

David M. Hart, Professor of Public Policy, George Mason University • conversation
May 26, 2021 • ~9 min

China finances most coal plants built today – it's a climate problem and why US-China talks are essential

A report from top energy analysts warns that to meet the Paris climate agreement goals, investment in new unabated coal plant projects should stop now.

Jeff Nesbit, Research Affiliate, Yale Program on Climate Change Communications, Yale University • conversation
May 24, 2021 • ~9 min

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