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Mason 4C Insights on Climate Change and the 2026 U.S. Primaries

The 2026 U.S. midterm elections will be vitally important for the climate, with results shaping the final two years of climate policy under the Trump administration — from energy reliability and affordability to disaster resilience and recovery, including funding for...

Vulnerability outpaces climate worry in U.S. frontline communities

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article, “Vulnerability outpaces climate worry in U.S. frontline communities” in the journal One Earth. Climate change affects everyone, but not equally. Communities facing the most exposure to climate...

About half of Americans understand that global warming is increasing homeowners insurance costs

Photo by Chandler Cruttenden on Unsplash Global warming is increasing the frequency and severity of extreme weather events such as heatwaves, floods and wildfires. Extreme weather events in turn raise homeowners insurance costs, especially for...

Predictors of willingness to support and engage in nonviolent civil disobedience to defend the climate

We are pleased to announce the publication of a new article, “Predictors of willingness to support and engage in nonviolent civil disobedience to defend the climate,” in the journal npj Climate Action. Climate change, caused mainly by burning fossil fuels...

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