Hawaii
Hawaii is vulnerable to warming and acidifying oceans, shoreline loss and species loss Air …
State Impacts
Paris Agreement, Politics and Policy
Paris Agreement: What Experts Say vs. What the White House Says
In June 2017, President Trump announced that he intended to withdraw the U.S. from …
Energy
The Fight to Put a Value on Rooftop Solar Power
Advancements in technology have enabled consumers to install solar panels on their roofs more cheaply than ever before. This presents utility companies—which have for decades monopolized the energy markets—with new challenges.
News
Understanding Trump’s “Energy Independence” EO
On March 28, President Trump signed a broad executive order taking aim at several …
U.S.
Climate Impacts Along the Mississippi River Corridor
The Mississippi River basin spans 31 states and directly borders 10, comprising the Mississippi River corridor. The region is increasingly feeling the impacts of climate change.
Energy
Which Way for Nuclear Energy?
Last updated: February 27, 2017 The United States generates about one fifth of its …
News
The Coming Attack on Climate That No One Will Notice
Today at 10 am ET, the House Subcommittees on Environment and Oversight will hold a …
Basics, Communication Basics
Denial is an Action, Not a Thought
Denial is not a specific position, it is the act of rejection. In the …
Politics and Policy, U.S.
Social Cost of Carbon
The social cost of carbon” (SCC) estimates the monetary cost to society from the damage caused by each additional metric ton of carbon dioxide (CO2) released into the atmosphere, due to climate change impacts.
State Impacts
California
California is vulnerable to increasing heat, melting snowpack, droughts, sea level rise and wildfires …
News, Paris Agreement
With Europe on Board, Paris Climate Agreement Takes Effect
With the EU joining the Paris Agreement, this groundbreaking global deal has crossed both thresholds …
International, International Cooperation
HFCs and the Montreal Protocol
Reducing carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions is essential to solving climate change. However, another group …
International, Paris Agreement
Factsheet: Entry Into Force Process for the Paris Agreement
The Paris Agreement was adopted by all Parties to the UNFCCC in December 2015, …
Energy
Federal Changes to Coal Cleanup Funding
Coal use across the U.S. has declined, causing large coal companies to declare bankruptcy. In …
State Impacts
Indiana
Indiana is Extremely Vulnerable to Climate Change: Indiana’s main economy is agriculture, and, according …
State Impacts
Missouri
Missouri Energy and Climate Resources: Missouri is Vulnerable to Climate Change: Once-rare floods in …
International, Paris Agreement
Debunking Myths With Facts About COP21: The Paris Climate Agreement
Here are a number of resources that debunk common myths about the Paris climate agreement. For more like this, see Climate Nexus’ fact checking pieces on the top 10 climate science myths and myths about the Clean Power Plan.
International Cooperation
India
Since assuming office in May 2014, Prime Minister Narendra Modi has charted a new direction both on energy policy and climate change, establishing new political priorities and re-directing investment.
News
Clean Energy Ministerial 7: Kicking the Clean Energy Revolution into High Gear
The Clean Energy Ministerial is an international forum for advancing collaboration and promoting concrete actions that accelerate the transition to renewable energy. Twenty-three nations including the United States, India and China, along with the European Commission will participate.