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Choosing To Be Optimistic about Climate Change

Jennifer Nash, previously the Director of the Business and Environment Initiative at Harvard Business School, reflects on two days of Harvard Climate Action Week events. Read more on the HBS site.
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Fri, May 19, 2023

Rising global temperatures are threatening our health—but there are reasons to be hopeful

Gaurab Basu spoke on a panel titled “Heat Stress: Science and Solutions” during the Harvard Climate Symposium hosted by the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability on May 9, as part of the University’s inaugural Climate Week. The conversation was moderated by Kari Nadeau, John Rock Professor of Climate and Population Studies and chair of the Department of Environmental Health at Harvard Chan School. Read more on the Harvard Chan School website.
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Thu, May 18, 2023

"A Sea Change": Nat Keohane on Recent U.S. Climate Action

Nat Keohane, a climate expert, spoke with Harvard Kennedy School faculty member Henry Lee at a Harvard Climate Action Week event held at the Kennedy School. Read more on the Harvard Kennedy School website.
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Wed, May 17, 2023

An Askwith Education Forum and Solutions Showcase Shine a Light on Education’s Impact on Climate Change

Action and inspiration were at the forefront of this week's climate events at Harvard Graduate School of Education, including an Askwith Education Forum and talks from educators and others in the field on equity and leadership in climate action. Read more on the HGSE site.
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Mon, May 15, 2023

John Kerry Speaks at the Harvard Climate Symposium

U.S. Special Presidential Envoy for Climate, John Kerry joined Harvard University President Larry Bacow for a virtual fireside chat at the inaugural Harvard Climate Symposium, hosted by the Salata Institute's Climate Action Accelerator. Read more on the Harvard Gazette website.
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Fri, May 12, 2023

EPA Proposes New Rules to Combat Climate Changing Pollution from Power Plants

Yesterday, the Biden administration announced regulations to limit greenhouse pollution from existing coal and gas plants and for new gas plants. Read the Harvard Law School Environmental & Energy Law Program's quick take on their website.
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Fri, May 12, 2023

New Center Aims to Spur Research on Climate Change and Health

Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health and Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) have been awarded a $6.7 million, three-year grant from the National Institute of Environmental Health Sciences (NIEHS), part of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to create a Research Coordinating Center (RCC) on climate change and health. It was the only grant awarded for an RCC on climate change and health in the U.S.
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Wed, May 10, 2023

Read About the Harvard Climate Leadership Summit

The Inaugural Harvard Climate Leadership Summit brought together students from across disciplines and Schools with established figures to pitch, consider, and inspire. Read the full story on the Harvard Gazette's website.
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Wed, May 10, 2023

Harvard Announces Climate and Sustainability Translational Fund to Advance Solutions for Global Impact

Harvard's Office of Technology Development and the Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University have announced the launch of the Climate and Sustainability Translational Fund and supporting programs, aimed at increasing the global impact of Harvard research in the areas of climate and sustainability. Read more on the Harvard Office of Technology Development website.
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Mon, May 8, 2023

Harvard Climate Action Week Set to Accelerate Climate Solutions

Climate impacts all around us. Next week, the solutions will be, too. From May 8-12, climate experts, leaders from business and government, advocates, organizers, academics, and students will convene across Harvard University and online to tackle the climate challenge.
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Fri, May 5, 2023

Radcliffe-Salata Climate Justice Fellows Announced

Today, Harvard Radcliffe Institute announced its 2023–2024 fellows, including the first two Radcliffe-Salata Climate Justice Fellows, Fushcia-Ann Hoover and Jennie C. Stephens. Read more on the Radcliffe Institute website.
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Fri, May 5, 2023
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An Update from The Salata Institute 

Six months ago today, we launched The Salata Institute for Climate and Sustainability at Harvard University. Read Director James Stock's update on the Institute’s progress so far and the road ahead.
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Wed, Apr 26, 2023