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2022 Tied for Fifth Warmest Year
Last year saw a continuation of the long-term rise in the planet’s average temperature.
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Covering Glaciers With Blankets to Hide the Ice — and the Real Problem
Glacier-saving campaigns are becoming more popular as ice across the globe disappears at an alarming pace. A new analysis examines the actors, motives, and implications of these campaigns in the fight against climate change.
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New Project Will Develop Climate Action Plan to Ensure New York City Water Quality
With nearly $3 million in federal funding, Climate School researchers will help develop a climate action plan to mitigate the effects of climate change on the city’s water supply.
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By Favoring Allies, Inflation Reduction Act Could Delay Decarbonization Efforts
Domestic supply requirements in the landmark climate bill could make it more difficult to obtain the critical minerals needed for energy transition, and may disqualify many leading brands of electric vehicles from tax credits.
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Flooding in California: What Went Wrong, and What Comes Next
Climate School experts help to explain this devastating weather and what it means in the broader conversation of climate change and disaster response.
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What Uncertainties Remain in Climate Science?
Climate scientists are still uncertain about a number of phenomena that could affect our future. What are the reasons for this uncertainty?
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What Climate Resilience Policies Are in Store for State Legislatures in 2023?
States have already filed at least 39 bills related to disaster resilience. Here, a closer look at what they focus on.
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Spring 2023 Student Research Opportunities
The Climate School is offering three new research assistant opportunities during the Spring 2023 semester.
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Why Ghana Relies Heavily on Used Cars
Used vehicles serve real needs across Africa, but they also contribute to its public health and environmental problems through crashes and pollution.
