Energy systems modeler Jesse Jenkins was named to the TIME100 Next list as a rising leader working to shape a better future for the planet.
Jenkins, assistant professor of mechanical and aerospace…
Summary: U.S. tropical cyclones including hurricanes indirectly cause thousands of deaths for nearly 15 years after the storm. Understanding why could help minimize future deaths from hazards fueled by climate change.
New research reveals hurricanes and tropical storms in the United…
Local elected officials surveyed in Pennsylvania underestimate their constituents’ support for solar and other clean energy projects, according to research published August 1 in Nature Energy.
In their findings, based on survey responses from 894…
Rapid industrialization and population growth has led to significant increases in emissions and air pollution to dangerous levels in India. To address this challenge, the Indian government implemented the National Clean Air Programme (NCAP) to reduce emissions of fine particulate air pollutants (particulate matter with diameters…
Many countries are working to draw down their use of coal as an energy source. However, coal is also used as the primary feedstock for the production of critical chemical products such as plastics, fertilizers, rubbers, fibers, solvents, and more. This sector – the coal chemical industry – is growing in China and is…
Since its implementation in 2017, China’s clean heating policy has considerably improved air quality. However, the share of non-fossil sources in China’s urban district heating systems remains low. According to a Princeton-led study, the diversification…
The United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) Secretariat hosts two primary meetings each year: the Bonn Climate Change Conference typically held in June, and the Conference of Parties (COP) typically held in November. The Bonn Climate Conference centers around sessions of two permanent subsidiary bodies – the…
As the effects of climate change intensify, the need for efficient and equitable climate adaptation policies is becoming more urgent. This is especially true for U.S. coastal counties impacted by climate-induced sea-level rise and the socio-economically vulnerable areas within them that are often characterized by higher flood risks…
The politicization of climate issues and the unsynchronized efforts of stakeholders are hindering the effectiveness of climate adaptation governance in the U.S. According to a new study published by Princeton researchers, the design characteristics of…