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On March 3, climate investor and former Democratic presidential candidate Tom Steyer joined USC Annenberg Dean Willow Bay and student panelists Anahita Mehra and Michael Kittilson for a conversation about his new book “Cheaper, Faster, Better: How We’ll Win the Climate War.”  Steyer’s message

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

Almost 10 million residents of L.A. County are currently experiencing the aftermath of the worst urban disaster in the country's history.  Tens of thousands of people are displaced across the county as more than 12,000 homes and structures have been destroyed or damaged. But

Like many others in Los Angeles, my family evacuated last night due to a quick-moving fire surging behind our home. We are amongst the fortunate who were able to return today, our house still standing.  Before police allowed us back on the street, I

Climate communication unfolds in a space where urgency meets clarity, yet the bridge between message and action remains fragile, even unsteady. Our Temperature Check reveals the obstacles that remain, including complexity, misinformation, and apathy. However, beyond these challenges lie possibilities that require reimagining both

Last week, I had the incredible opportunity to attend Climate Week 2024 in New York organized in tandem with the 79th UN General Assembly High-Level Week at the United Nations Headquarters.  Climate Week NYC is the world’s largest annual climate-focused gathering that governments do

I met so many great people at LA’s first climate week in September. One of them, Evan D. Shulman, had a great idea to share with you all the team’s favorite climate reads. These are some of our go-to’s for engaging and informed climate