Climate & Planetary Futures
The Horizon of Survival
Where science, policy, and imagination converge to shape humanity’s response to a changing planet.
Transit Deserts: How Poor Public Transport Perpetuates Inequality
At 5:12 a.m. in Atlanta’s southwest corridor, Marlene waits for the first bus of the day. It’s scheduled for 5:20,…
When Conservation and Livelihoods Collide
On the edge of Namibia’s Skeleton Coast, a rust-colored sunrise spills across the desert, painting the dunes in gold. Just…
When Clean Energy Fails: Planning for the Gaps in the Green Grid
On a windless August evening in Texas, solar panels still shimmered in the heat, but the sun had dipped below…
Why the Most Effective Climate Policy Might Not Mention Climate at All
If you want to get someone to eat healthier, you might not start with a lecture about cholesterol levels or…
The Hidden Cost of ‘Green’ Energy on Rural Communities
On a wind-swept ridge outside Medicine Bow, Wyoming, the turbines rise like white giants, their blades cutting the air with…
Why Cities Keep Failing at Affordable Housing—And How to Stop
Every year, city councils from New York to Los Angeles pass resolutions vowing to “tackle the affordable housing crisis.” Every…