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Collection: press and journalism resources

Explore our roundup of Probable Futures resources for journalists and communicators

by Sierra Chapin-Keller

Adaptation Risk Tipping points
Explainers Ideas Profiles Seasonal essays

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Adaptation Extremes Heat Insurance Maps Markets Risk Tipping points

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Mirey Atallah Sierra Chapin-Keller Nabig Chaudhry Phil Duffy Spencer Glendon Abid Hussainy Carolyn Kousky Barney Schauble Alison Smart Probable Futures team Charlotte Venner
Latest
Ideas
Collection: press and journalism resources

Explore our roundup of Probable Futures resources for journalists and communicators

by Sierra Chapin-Keller

Adaptation Risk Tipping points
Profiles
“The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) began developing its Beat the Heat 50@50 global activation to make heat risk more vivid, actionable, and understandable.”
Amplifying the urgency of urban heat resilience worldwide

UNEP’s 50@50 global activation supports cities in avoiding and limiting exposure to extreme heat

by Sierra Chapin-Keller

Heat Maps Risk
Explainers
What are climate feedback loops?

Positive climate feedback loops accelerate global warming

by Charlotte Venner

Risk Tipping points
Seasonal essays

June 21, 2026

Solstice greetings: rearview mirror driving

The recent past has undue power in shaping our approach to the future. There are better ways to move ahead.

by Spencer Glendon

Risk
Ideas
Built on assumptions: two tales of one building

On the hidden systems, climate assumptions, and financial abstractions beneath everyday real estate

by Spencer Glendon, Barney Schauble

Insurance Risk
Explainers
A complete guide to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC)

Learn about the past and future of this critical ocean current

by Alison Smart, Charlotte Venner

Risk Tipping points
Explainers
Managing wildfire risk through climate adaptation

Learn wildfire adaptation strategies for preparation, protection, and prevention

by Sierra Chapin-Keller, Nabig Chaudhry

Adaptation Risk
Seasonal essays

December 21, 2025, 10:03 a.m. ET

Solstice greetings: guiding lights

On risk and modern day lighthouses

by Spencer Glendon

Risk
Explainers
Managing climate risk through climate adaptation

Climate adaptation can help us preserve what we care about in the face of growing climate risks

by Nabig Chaudhry, Charlotte Venner

Adaptation Risk
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