What is the Green New Deal and how would it benefit society? Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Senator Ed Markey, along with dozens of co-sponsors, have introduced a vision for the Green New Deal. One Republican called it a “socialist manifesto”. Many environmental advocacy groups have hailed it, but some say it doesn’t go far enough. Others warn that its broad scope and the... Continue Reading →

What is climate change adaptation?

There are two main policy responses to climate change:  mitigation and adaptation.  Mitigation addresses the root causes, by reducing greenhouse gas emissions, while adaptation seeks to lower the risks posed by the consequences of climate changes.  Both approaches will be necessary, because even if emissions are dramatically decreased in the next decreased, adaptation will still... Continue Reading →

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