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


What is COP26? Here's how global climate negotiations work and what's expected from the Glasgow summit

A former UN adviser explains what happens at climate summits like COP26 and why people fear this one won’t meet its goals.

Shelley Inglis, Executive Director, University of Dayton Human Rights Center, University of Dayton • conversation
Oct. 20, 2021 ~10 min

More companies pledge 'net-zero' emissions to fight climate change, but what does that really mean?

A growing number of countries and companies have pledged to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 or earlier. But there’s a catch – they still plan to keep emitting greenhouse gases.

Amrou Awaysheh, Assistant Professor of Operations Management and Executive Director, Business Sustainability Lab, Indiana University • conversation
Sept. 20, 2021 ~7 min

4 strategies for a global breakthrough on energy and climate change

Energy and climate policies aren’t always headed in the same direction, but if they work together they can tackle two of the biggest challenges of our time.

Dolf Gielen, Payne Institute Fellow, Colorado School of Mines • conversation
Sept. 16, 2021 ~8 min

4 strategies for a UN breakthrough on energy and climate change

For the first time in 40 years, the UN General Assembly is convening a global summit of world leaders to talk solely about energy.

Dolf Gielen, Payne Institute Fellow, Colorado School of Mines • conversation
Sept. 16, 2021 ~8 min

How colonialism's legacy makes it harder for countries to escape poverty and fossil fuels today

The fact that nearly half the world’s population is still struggling to escape poverty while global temperatures hurtle upward is not a coincidence.

Patrick Greiner, Assistant Professor of Sociology, Vanderbilt University • conversation
June 28, 2021 ~8 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


Most coal plants built today are financed by China – it's a problem for the climate and why US-China talks are essential

China finances about 70% of all new coal plants worldwide. Energy analysts warn that there can be no more new coal projects if the world hopes to meet the Paris climate goals.

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

Reducing methane is crucial for protecting climate and health, and it can pay for itself – so why aren't more companies doing it?

The lead author of a new UN report on methane explains the findings and how oil and gas companies could be making money and saving the climate at the same time.

Drew Shindell, Professor of Climate Sciences, Duke University • conversation
May 6, 2021 ~9 min

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