Climate Change

Powering Up U.S. Nuclear Energy

Powering Up U.S. Nuclear Energy

Scholars discuss the role of nuclear power in the U.S.’s clean energy transition.

The Case for Taxing Luxury Emissions

The Case for Taxing Luxury Emissions

Taxing luxury emissions can reduce inequality and combat climate change.

Breaking the Climate Disaster Cycle

Breaking the Climate Disaster Cycle

Scholar proposes new strategies for disaster law that focus on proactivity.

Is Hydrogen Energy Key to Solving the Climate Crisis?

Is Hydrogen Energy Key to Solving the Climate Crisis?

Scholars disagree on whether hydrogen is a viable replacement for fossil fuels.

Harnessing AI to Combat Climate Change

Harnessing AI to Combat Climate Change

At a Penn Program on Regulation workshop, Cass Sunstein explains how AI can help consumers make climate-friendly choices.

Assessing Financial Risk Amid Climate Risk

Assessing Financial Risk Amid Climate Risk

Scholars urge banks and regulators to adapt financial risk models to respond to climate change.

Securing Nations Against Climate Change

Securing Nations Against Climate Change

Scholars discuss regulatory climate change solutions in the context of national and global security.

Affordable Housing is Climate-Friendly Housing

Affordable Housing is Climate-Friendly Housing

States should prohibit local zoning ordinances that bar affordable, climate-friendly housing.

Farming for Renewable Energy

Farming for Renewable Energy

Scholars call for the development of solar energy on agricultural land.

Private Enforcement of Corporate Climate Pledges

Private Enforcement of Corporate Climate Pledges

Scholars propose a new means of holding corporations accountable for emissions reduction pledges.

Grid Governance Reform for a Clean Energy Transition

Grid Governance Reform for a Clean Energy Transition

Scholars urge RTOs to adopt more pluralist governance model.

Is Ocean Policy Key to Solving Climate Change?

Is Ocean Policy Key to Solving Climate Change?

Scholars discuss ways for federal and local governments to combat harm to the ocean from climate change.