Biden's climate summit brings some ambition boost but no true U.S. climate leadership Published: 3 May 2021 Analysis With the two-day Biden leaders' summit on climate attended by 40 countries, the United States has returned to the international stage of climate diplomacy. Whether the increased ambition of new climate action pledges via video made by several core countries can be implemented in a binding manner, however, remains an open question - not only, but also including in the United States. An urgently needed signal that the Biden administration is prepared to take on a leadership role in international climate finance in the run-up to COP 26, however, was missing in action. By Liane Schalatek
Artificial Intelligence and Climate Change Published: 9 December 2020 E-Paper This E-Paper provides a brief overview of AI’s multi-faceted relationship with climate change, and recommends policy levers to align the use of AI with climate change mitigation and adaptation pathways. pdf
AI innovation in fight against Covid-19 points way for battle against climate change Published: 30 July 2020 Commentary The Covid-19 pandemic has spurred radical measures worldwide to stem the spread of the virus, and specialists from different fields have taken up the challenge, using new technologies such as Artificial Intelligence (AI). Similar momentum and coordination also could supercharge efforts in the equally challenging drive against climate change. By Sasha Luccioni
A Process on the Brink of Collapse Confronts a World on the Move Published: 20 December 2019 Analysis The governments gathered in Madrid failed to embrace the urgent need for progress towards climate justice and higher ambitions. By Sebastien Duyck and Erika Lennon
Amid Climate Crisis, Will Governments Deliver Ambitious Climate Action in Madrid? Published: 22 November 2019 Background Against the backdrop of increasing climate destruction and mass mobilizations calling for climate leadership, COP-25 must deliver urgent, rights-based climate action. By Erika Lennon and Sebastien Duyck
Climate Lawsuits Published: 6 September 2019 Transatlantic Media Fellowship Will Big Oil pay for lying about climate change? By Christine Daum-Farber
Is Nationalization an Answer to Climate Change? Published: 12 December 2018 Transatlantic Media Fellowship What’s unique about Labour’s nationalization plans with regard to energy is that they would make Britain the first country to nationalize its power sector with the express intention of weaning it off fossil fuels and with an eye toward decarbonizing the economy. By Kate Aronoff
What's at stake for COP 24? Published: 27 November 2018 Briefing The Katowice UN Climate Change Conference will take place in Katowice from the 3rd till the 14th of December 2018. By Don Lehr
Life After Coal Published: 30 November 2017 Transatlantic Media Fellowship In "Germany’s Appalachia," the last coal mine is closing. Can renewable energy and technology replace a quietly disappearing industry? By Amelia Urry
Living with the Flood Published: 29 November 2017 Transatlantic Media Fellowship Flooded streets, drifting cars: That’s normalcy for the citizens of Norfolk. The city wants to better protect its residents. But they don't always cooperate. By Alexandra Endres