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Climate Benefits of Public Transportation

Transportation is the largest source of climate pollution in the U.S., responsible for over a third of all climate emissions. This in large part because of an over-reliance on cars and trucks. Public transit in all forms is one of …

Privacy Policy

Climate Nexus Privacy Policy Effective Date: November 1, 2020 This Privacy Policy describes the data protection practices of ClimateNexus.org and its related websites and initiatives that link to this document (including, but not limited to climatenexus.org, climatesignals.org, bailoutwatch.org, waterhub.org, and …

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China’s Climate and Energy Policy

The Chinese government has recognized that the resource intensity of its economy is not sustainable economically or environmentally, and it is increasingly encouraging growth driven by efficiency gains, technological innovation, and renewable energy.

India and Climate Policy

India and Climate Policy

Narendra Modi, in his first year as Prime Minister of India, has charted a new direction on both energy policy and climate change, establishing new political priorities and re-directing investment. Domestic economic development remains a core priority for the Indian …

U.S. Coastal Cities Show Strong Support for Offshore Wind

Offshore Wind and Whales: How Fossil Fuel Networks Are Spreading Disinformation and How the Offshore Wind Industry is Working to Protect Marine Wildlife 

Marine scientists have affirmed that there have been no instances of whale deaths that could be credibly linked to U.S. offshore wind development. But anti-offshore wind actors with documented ties to the oil & gas industry has been swift to exploit these tragedies to halt offshore wind and protect fossil fuel profits.

Finance Media Monitor | 10.25.23

SPOTLIGHT Investors are ditching Article 8 funds, an EU fund classification requiring ESG goals are “promoted,” due to growing skepticism around their efficacy. These funds lost more than €20.5 billion last quarter, and the funds that suffered the most had the weakest sustainability …

Team

MEET THE CLIMATE NEXUS TEAM Olivia AmitayAssociate for Projects and Partnerships Read bio As an Associate for the Projects and Partnerships Team, Olivia Amitay works to craft an effective climate finance communication strategy. She has approached climate communications from a …

Climate Nexus Polling

Climate Nexus, in partnership with the Yale University Program on Climate Change Communication and the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication, conducts polling on climate change, public policy, and the energy transition. View the latest climate change polling …
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Climate Change Polling, Toplines & Data | Climate Nexus

Climate Change Polling Partnership Climate Nexus, in partnership with the Yale University Program on Climate Change Communication and the George Mason University Center for Climate Change Communication, conducts polling on climate change, public policy and the energy transition.   View …
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Scientists, Leaders Slam Scott Pruitt’s Televised Climate Denial

EPA Administrator Scott Pruitt said in an interview with CNBC this morning that he doesn’t believe carbon dioxide is a major contributor to climate change. “I think that measuring with precision human activity on the climate is something very challenging …
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Soil Carbon Storage

The world’s soils hold a significant amount of carbon – more than double the amount in the atmosphere. The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s most recent report finds that storing, or “sequestering,” carbon will be essential in lowering atmospheric carbon …

Climate Change Denier

So You’re Interviewing a Climate Change Denier…

In recent years, it had become less and less necessary to treat climate change deniers (no, not skeptics) as serious or influential. Their position runs so contrary to established, mainstream science that their opinion was irrelevant and predictable, and giving …
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The Candidate’s Guide to Climate Change

Climate change is no longer a niche political issue. Recent events such as the drought in California and Superstorm Sandy have brought extreme weather to the forefront, and people are searching for information on climate and weather connections. Voters, reporters and debate moderators are increasingly asking questions about climate change.

Climate Nexus officially breaks up with X

It’s Official – We’re Breaking Up With X

This Valentine’s Day and Black History Month, we are officially breaking up with X/Twitter. Here’s why you should, too. It’s been over a year since Elon Musk paid $44 billion to become the new owner of one of the most …