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Five months ago, when I thought of Europe I imagined beautiful cobblestone streets and colorful homes leading up a mountain with a 12th-century castle.  After traveling to Europe for the first time to study abroad, my perspective on urban design has changed drastically, especially

Now is a critical time to rethink how we communicate about issues of climate change. In mid-November 2024, immediately following President Trump’s reelection, we sent our second annual “Temperature Check” survey to climate communicators across the world.  With the dramatic shift from Biden's stance

Polarization short-circuits in the presence of Bill Nye.  At the sound of his name, rooms full of scientists, students, and activists collapse every line of division into one unifying chant: Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! Bill! BILL NYE THE SCIENCE GUY! Bill has built a

When Jane Goodall first appeared on the cover of National Geographic, the letters arrived in stacks. Men wrote to complain that she had "good legs," as if the shape of her body overshadowed the weight of her work. Goodall, in her way, answered not

Climate investor, former presidential candidate and best-selling author Tom Steyer has had a career spanning many disciplines, but at the core of his work is a relentless commitment to climate action, which he sees as both a necessity and a historic economic opportunity.  Ahead

Recently, World Weather Attribution researchers from the United States, the Netherlands, Denmark, Belgium, France, Sweden, and the United Kingdom shared findings about future fire risk in Los Angeles. Because of climate change, my city can expect weather extremes similar to what we experienced last

What if cheaper, faster and better didn’t have to destroy our planet? That’s the question Tom Steyer explores in his book about how climate capitalism might be the answer to winning the climate war. I’ll admit I was a little skeptical about the idea

The USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication is excited to announce an upcoming event featuring Tom Steyer, New York Times bestselling author, globally renowned climate investor, businessman, and environmentalist. Join us for a conversation between Steyer and Dean Willow Bay as they

Five years ago, like a bolt of lightning, I was struck by a realization that changed my life and my career: what if one reason we aren’t making quick progress on climate change is because of the way the issue has been visualized (or