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Director’s letter 2026: the long work ahead
What futures can humanity still hope for?
by Alison Smart
Latest
Director’s letter 2026: the long work ahead
What futures can humanity still hope for?
by Alison Smart
What’s the “right” way to communicate about climate change?
When doom, gloom, and unbridled optimism don’t work, what’s left? Everything.
by Alison Smart
What is a 1-in-100-year storm?
A 1-in-100-year storm has a 1% chance of occurring in any given year
What is wet-bulb temperature?
This measure helps us understand how hot is too hot for the human body
What is drought, and how is it measured?
Anywhere that has water can experience drought
Equinox greetings: hard to believe
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