Expert Research and Solutions on U.S. Climate Policy Reform

Climate Change In America: A Research-Driven Perspective

Climate change is reshaping life in the United States—disrupting communities, straining public infrastructure, and deepening existing inequalities. From hurricanes and heat waves to food insecurity and rising energy demands, the impacts are far-reaching and unevenly felt.

The Scholars Strategy Network includes researchers who study today’s most pressing climate change challenges. Explore briefs and No Jargon podcast episodes, where SSN members discuss current policies and share research-based solutions.

Featured Policy Briefs on Climate Change

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How Inequality and Politics Influence Government Responses to Natural Disasters

By Fernando Tormos-Aponte

Government responses to natural disasters are shaped by social vulnerability and political support, often delaying recovery for marginalized communities—as seen after Hurricane Maria in Puerto Rico.

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The Benefits and Challenges of Using Feed-In Tariff Policies to Encourage Renewable Energy

By Leah Stokes

Feed-in tariff policies offer a reliable incentive for renewable energy development by guaranteeing fixed payments to producers, but they can also create financial burdens and market inefficiencies.

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Vegetables in a grocery store displayed in wooden crates, boxes

How Better U.S. Food Policies Could Foster Improved Health, Safer Jobs, and a More Sustainable Environment

By Nicholas Freudenberg

U.S. food policy often falls short on health, safety, and sustainability, but stronger government efforts could build a more just and effective food system.

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How a Community in Fiji Relocated to Adapt to Climate Change

By Amanda R. Bertana

Relocating communities due to climate change can boost safety and infrastructure, but can deepen burdens for women and elders if not carefully planned.

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Featured Podcast Episodes on Climate Change

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The Real Culprits of Climate Change

Matthew Todd Huber

Huber discusses who and what are most responsible for today’s high carbon emissions and offers structural solutions to address the climate crisis.

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Disaster Management in the Era of Climate Change

Elizabeth Fussell

Fussell explains how extreme weather affects communities and what we can learn to improve emergency response as climate change makes these events more frequent and severe.

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The Fight for Climate Justice

Tormos-Aponte examines today’s climate organizing efforts, how some organizers are centering justice and equity, and what recovery has looked like in Puerto Rico post-Hurricane Maria.

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