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Harvesting in Tajikistan (David Trilling)

What war and climate change mean for staple food prices

In 2026, conflict and climate risks are colliding, pushing up costs and exposing the fragility of the global food system.
Climate Adaptation Transportation
Thu, Apr 16, 2026
Hunters Point Park South (Courtesy of SWA/Balsley. Photography by David Lloyd)

Protecting coasts without cooking the planet

Low-carbon, low-cost coastal resilience is possible if designers, builders, and policymakers work together.
Climate Adaptation
Tue, Jan 6, 2026
Cape Ann

When the Atlantic creeps closer

Marrying science and planning, a five-year Harvard study has helped a vulnerable Massachusetts peninsula prepare for rough seas ahead.
Climate Adaptation
Mon, Dec 8, 2025

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