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.
April 30, 2025 • ~8 min
We observed a strong link between a neoliberal worldview and lack of support for the climate policies in our study.
Some restrictions prevent loosening of existing environmental standards for clean air and water. Other rules can be changed – though only through a challenging and multistep democratic process.
Public records requested under the Freedom of Information Act have helped shape health policy and keep the government accountable – but recent staff cuts may make this impossible.
Corporate decisions made in boardrooms and through initiatives with nonprofits have created an important kind of private climate governance.
Billionaire CEO Jared Isaacman has worked closely with SpaceX. He expressed an interest in sending missions to both the Moon and Mars if confirmed.
Researchers analyzed the full lifecycle of several fuel options and found this approach has a comparable environmental impact, overall, to burning low-sulfur fuels.
The Trump administration’s job cuts and advisory board changes at the agency won’t change those rules, as a former EPA science adviser explains.
Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s new vision for US health policy prioritizes deregulation and leaves Americans with fewer benefits, services and protections.
Tribal governance takes a long view based in Native peoples’ deep history with these lands.
A new international collaboration unites MIT and maritime industry leaders to develop nuclear propulsion technologies, alternative fuels, data-powered strategies for operation, and more.
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