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Loneliness, Isolation, And Climate Solutions: Is There A Connection?

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Energy Innovation partners with the independent nonprofit Aspen Global Change Institute (AGCI) to provide climate and energy research updates. The research synopsis below comes from AGCI James C. Arnott. A full list of AGCI’s updates is available online at https://www.agci.org/resources?type=research-reviews. The…

It’s Time To Rethink Grid Reliability

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This article is the first in a series entitled “Real Talk on Reliability,” which will examine the reliability needs of our grid as we move toward 100% clean electricity and electrify more end-uses on the path to a climate stable…

2035 Offshore Wind Data Explorer

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This data explorer empowers visual exploration of 2035 Offshore Wind report findings. Users can view a visual case studies and interactive maps detailing the economic benefits offshore wind can bring to communities throughout the country.

Spring’s Early Bloom: Farmers’ Adaptations And Keeping Crop Models In Sync

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Climate change-induced warmer temperatures are causing many plants in temperate climates to exhibit spring behavior. This change in the timing of plant development produces ripple effects that impact health, culture, livelihoods, and food security. New research is increasing our understanding of plant phenology and allowing for informed decision-making and adaptation strategies.

Atmospheric Rivers, Floods, And Drought: The Paradox Of California’s Wetter And Drier Climate Future

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As the impacts of climate change intensify, experts predict fundamental shifts in mountain hydrologic cycles, with consequences for snow-reliant people and ecosystems. California can serve as a case study to help connect the dots between rising temperatures and regional atmospheric patterns.

Reducing Food System Emissions, One Bite At A Time

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The food system accounts for 35 percent of global emissions, but new research shows how consumers and producers can act to reduce food system impacts on the climate and move toward a net-zero system.

Energy Innovation Policy & Technology® and RMI Launch 48 U.S. State EPS Models

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Energy Innovation Policy &Technology LLC® and RMI developed 48 state Energy Policy Simulator (EPS) models to help policymakers design impactful climate policies. To show how the EPS can inform decision-making, Energy Innovation® and RMI modeled a five-policy scenario across six states, finding five top policies that can dramatically cut state greenhouse gas emissions, grow state economies, and prevent thousands of asthma attacks.

How The Energy Policy Simulators Work And Are Developed

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An overview of how the Energy Policy Simulator works and what peer review it undergoes during model development.

Then And Now: Scientific Investigations Of Colorado River Drought A Quarter Century Apart

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As the Colorado River Compact is renegotiated, scientists are critically examining historical research on the river’s flow to ensure decision-makers across the western United States and Mexico have the information they need to prepare for a future where drought is the norm.

Coal Cost Crossover 3.0 Interactive Visual Feature

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This visual interactive feature allows users to explore the major findings of the Coal Cost Crossover 3.0 report. Users can scroll to view a visual case study, interactive maps showing the specific locations of uneconomic coal plants and cheaper new solar or new wind resources, potential cost savings, and investment opportunities.