Ignoring climate change just got more expensive
If President-elect Donald Trump stops taking climate change into account when making federal energy policy, he'll do so just as a leading projection of climate-related costs rises sharply.
If President-elect Donald Trump stops taking climate change into account when making federal energy policy, he'll do so just as a leading projection of climate-related costs rises sharply.
Environment
Dec 26, 2016
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If, as Barack Obama says, the greatest threat to future generations is climate change, then environmental policies to combat it need an outpouring of public support to be effective – and in places like America, that support ...
Environment
Oct 4, 2016
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One size does not always fit all, especially when it comes to global climate models, according to Penn State climate researchers.
Earth Sciences
Aug 2, 2016
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Determining if the perceived proximity of climate change can be manipulated to inspire engagement in the issue is the central focus of a recent study led by a University of Maine researcher.
Environment
Jul 13, 2016
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As a political issue, climate change splits mostly along ideological lines in the U.S.
Environment
Jun 9, 2016
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How can public opinion be influenced in favor of climate protection? ETH political scientist Thomas Bernauer explored the question in a recent study. His sobering answer is that there is no magic formula.
Environment
Mar 8, 2016
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University of Exeter research into the impact of climate change will be featured at a prestigious science event in the USA, held this week.
Environment
Feb 14, 2016
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Research into public perceptions of charities has found there has been virtually no change in trends of gift giving and attitudes towards charity since 1991, despite economic growth and policy change in the sector.
Social Sciences
Feb 1, 2016
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The Victorian government's plan to introduce a (as yet unspecified) minimum ATAR for students looking to study a teaching course is not a silver bullet to improving teaching standards in schools.
Social Sciences
Jan 22, 2016
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Replacing an old incandescent lightbulb with new LED lighting might seem insignificant in reducing energy consumption. It is a simple step, but an effective one that shouldn't be overlooked, said Yu Wang, an assistant professor ...
Energy & Green Tech
Dec 2, 2015
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