Chocolate’s climate crisis
Harvard researchers find changing rainfall patterns spell a volatile future for global cocoa crops, turning chocolate into a climate barometer.
Thu, Oct 16, 2025
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When heat beats CO₂: Climate change will cut U.S. yields and raise world food prices
Rising heat in the Midwest will outweigh CO₂ fertilization, nudging production north and prices higher.
Wed, Sep 17, 2025
Solar panels cut CO₂ emissions. Here’s where they make the most difference
A data-driven, time-sensitive estimate of the climate payoff from scaling up solar power gives policymakers a realistic roadmap for meeting emission-reduction goals.
Thu, Aug 7, 2025
How AI can accelerate energy grid expansion and reduce your bill
The same AI models devouring electricity could design smarter grids, tame data-center peak energy demand, and address a looming power shortage.
Tue, Sep 2, 2025