A decades-long ecological experiment runs in Harvard Forest
A two mile walk through the Harvard Forest reveals a living laboratory to Harvard Climate Action Week participants.
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
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Traditional Ecological Knowledge Is Key to Climate Damage Control
“It’s impossible to separate ourselves from the environment and our everyday lives as Indigenous people,” said Rahiem Eleazer, environmental liaison for the Mashantucket Pequot Tribal Nation.
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
Scientists at Harvard describe their worst climate fears
“Some people say this is pessimism. It's not. This is about realism, about science, about being a scientist and describing the world,” said Professor Daniel Schrag.
Thu, Jun 13, 2024
Thawing permafrost: what does it mean? And what can be done?
Thawing permafrost could lead to feedback effects that present climate models don’t address. A panel of scientists and experts explore what can be done.
Tue, Jun 11, 2024
Senator Sheldon Whitehouse on Carbon Pricing: There’s No Other Path to Climate Safety
In a wide-ranging discussion at Harvard Climate Action Week, the Democrat from Rhode Island discussed the economic and environmental realities of climate taxation.
Tue, Jun 11, 2024
Crossed Wires: A Salata Institute-Roosevelt Project Study of the Development of Long-Distance Transmission Lines in the U.S.
A new Salata Institute-Roosevelt Project study examines the regulatory, political, and social factors that shape long-distance transmission development and offers five core findings.
Tue, Jun 11, 2024
Bipartisanship is essential for dealing with climate, say Senator Markey, former Representative Curbelo
“It’s not just something that would be nice, it’s something we need,” says former Republican congressman Carlos Curbelo. Democratic Senator Edward Markey strongly agrees.
Mon, Jun 10, 2024
The science and ethics of solar geoengineering
Solar geoengineering is becoming part of the mainstream climate conversation, panelists agreed, though it remains a Band-Aid.
Mon, Jun 10, 2024
Urban EV Charging for All: 10 Strategies for City Governments
A new report outlines 10 strategies for city governments to improve EV charging infrastructure.
Sun, Jun 9, 2024
Senator Markey, Representative Curbelo to Explore Bipartisan Climate Solutions at Harvard Climate Action Week
Senator Edward Markey, joining virtually, and former Representative Carlos Curbelo will discuss the climate solutions they believe both Democrats and Republicans can get behind. Livestream the session on Monday, June 10th at 11:40 AM ET.
Thu, Jun 6, 2024
Harvard Climate Action Week Reading Materials
Explore pre-reading materials provided for attendees of Harvard Climate Action Week sessions.
Thu, Jun 6, 2024
Don’t ignore local communities: How grid projects get stuck
Stephen Ansolabehere explains why electricity transport projects take so long to build, the subject of his expansive new study.
Wed, Jun 5, 2024