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Large tree trunk and trees in snow

O redwood tree, o redwood tree, can tree genetics save thee?

By Jessica McKenzie | Climate Change

Paying for preparedness: Climate change role-play is suddenly real

By John Morales | Analysis, Climate Change, Columnists

Yes, the IPCC report was bad. But we can still salvage a livable planet.

By John Morales | Climate Change, Columnists, Opinion

Hydroelectric drought: How climate change complicates California’s plans for a carbon-free future

By Brian Tarroja | Analysis, Climate Change

Gila River in bloom

What happens when the nation’s most endangered river encounters megadrought?

By Jim Robbins | Climate Change

Badwater Basin Death Valley

Extreme weather no guarantee of support for climate action

By Jennifer Marlon | Climate Change

drought map of American West July 1 2021

Dying from the heat

By Peter Gleick | Climate Change, Opinion, Personal Essay

burnt-out car and scorched land

On a hotter planet, we are all Australians

By David Spratt | Climate Change

Cape Town aerial

Day Zero, 365 days later

By Christian Alexander | Analysis, Climate Change

Understanding the water crisis in Africa and the Middle East: How can science inform policy and practice?

By S. Islam, L. Susskind | Uncategorized