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Perspective  | May 13, 2026
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The human heart as a climate solution
by Elizabeth Bagley, Ph.D.
At Project Drawdown, we have spent years proving that if humanity implements the climate solutions we already have, at the scale we’re capable of, we can and will bend the curve on climate change. The science is clear. We know what needs to happen, and we know we can do it if we choose to. So why does it still feel so hard?
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Perspective  | May 6, 2026
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The four most important charts for people who want to stop climate change
by Jonathan Foley, Ph.D. and James Gerber, Ph.D.
Many people are trying to help halt climate change, but their efforts are sometimes too narrowly focused, making them less effective than they could be.The four simple charts below can help you expand your field of vision so you can see the full spectrum of solutions and pursue those that offer the greatest impact.
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Perspective  | April 29, 2026
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The secret to supercharging climate capital? Science.
by Lauren Gifford, Ph.D., Amanda Bielawski, Ph.D. and Elena Essa
What becomes possible when climate philanthropy and impact investing meet trusted, rigorous science? 
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Perspective  | April 22, 2026
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What type of chocolate is best for climate?
by Emily Cassidy
When choosing a treat to satisfy your chocolate craving, you probably consider whether to go for the bittersweet bite of dark chocolate or the smooth mellowness of milk chocolate. What you might not think about is its climate impact.
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March 23, 2026
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Climate science serves America – and beyond
by Jonathan Foley, Ph.D.
For over a century, science has been a driving force for American progress.
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March 11, 2026
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We don’t have to choose between climate adaptation and mitigation – we can do both
by Ruthie Burrows, Ph.D.
Those of us who work in and think about climate change often act as if we’re at a crossroads. 
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February 25, 2026
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Better windows are great for the climate – and for your comfort
by Heather McDiarmid, Ph.D. and Henry Igugu, Ph.D.
Windows can be both the best part and the worst part of a home. 
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February 11, 2026
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Clean coal isn’t all it’s cracked up to be
by Jason Lam
It’s no secret that the Trump Administration wants coal to make a comeback. 
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February 4, 2026
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Data-driven climate action in America can make up for the Trump slump
by Gavin McCormick and Jonathan Foley, Ph.D.
It’s been one year since Donald Trump was sworn in as president of the United States for the second time.
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January 29, 2026
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What are “hard-to-abate” emissions – and why do they matter?
by Sarah Gleeson, Ph.D.
When I think about climate change, I often imagine a household budget. 
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