Data Center Debates and American Democracy
Season 3 of Electric Futures looks at data centers and the impact they are having on communities. We focus on Imperial Valley where a large data center has been proposed. I come out of discussions about hyperscale data centers in
Just Added: 2026 Science Communication Maymester
Join CCJC Director Allison Agsten and former USC Provost Charles Zukoski for a two unit, one week immersive science communication Maymester. This class, just added to the academic schedule, will take students across the city to learn from noted scientists
Sustainability breakthroughs at Viterbi: How AI and data are shaping the future
The USC Trojan Sustainability Network, in partnership with the USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication, is pleased to announce the next event in our TSN Talks series. This session will feature distinguished USC leaders who have contributed to
Electric Futures Live on April 9th
Electric Futures Live: everything you need to know about data centers When: April 9, 2026 at noon Where: ANN 106 On the occasion of the drop of third season of ‘Electric Futures’, join us for a live recording of the
Resources for 2025 LA Fire Survivors
Through our special season of Electric Futures, My Story is a Climate Story, we offer you an intimate glimpse into the experiences of five USC professors who lost their homes during the 2025 LA Fires. If you are or someone
Electric Futures special season My Story is a Climate Story launches on Feb. 4, 2026
The USC Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communication is pleased to announce the launch of a special season of Electric Futures, a podcast that explores the lesser-known stories of the energy transition from the perspectives of those who are
My Story is a Climate Story: Rebuilding after a disaster
Climate change can often feel abstract. We hear the figure ‘1.5˚C’ thrown around like the symbol of doomsday, the final tipping point before we get to the point of no return, but what does it mean? What does it look like? We have started to understand what it means in recent years. When hurricanes destroy entire communities and kill hundreds of people, we start to see the actual effects of these climate change-driven events on people.
LA28 impact and sustainability: Advancing a more sustainable Olympic and Paralympic legacy
The USC Trojan Sustainability Network and the Annenberg Center for Climate Journalism and Communications are proud to present the next TSN Talk, centered on one of the most significant milestones coming to Los Angeles: the LA28 Olympic and Paralympic Games. As
Climate Journalism Student Mentorship
Climate change is the most critical story of our time, and media coverage plays a central role in shaping how people understand the crisis and what can be done about it. That’s why Covering Climate Now, a global collaboration of
USC Annenberg announces inaugural class of Health and Climate Change Reporting Fellows
The Center for Climate Journalism and Communication is hosting ten journalists at USC Annenberg today and tomorrow for our inaugural Health and Climate Change Reporting Fellowship in conjunction with the Annenberg Center for Health Journalism. These talented fellows are joining
Palau Embraces Climate Action
In Palau, we have a saying: “Ng di sengsongd e mrecherchii a klengoes.” “Small twigs banded together can bring a pot to boil.” This wisdom reminds us that even the smallest among us, when united and determined, can drive meaningful
2025 Climate Communications Survey
Our Temperature Check survey is the first report of its kind that focuses on trends in climate communication across various professions such as scientists, journalists, PR & corporate sustainability professionals, and entrepreneurs. In the previous two surveys, we found that
