Google Data Shows Public Interest in Conservation Is Rising
The public's interest in conservation is rising, according to a new analysis led by Princeton University.Based on an adapted version of…
Flexible Fertilizer Regulations Could Reduce Pollution, Save Billions
As the global population continues to increase, so will food production. This means increased use of fertilizers, and many on today's…
China's Energy Policies Require Integrated, Strategic Approach to Balance Air Quality, Carbon Emissions and Water Scarcity Goals
Committed to addressing the country's severe air pollution, China is attempting a shift from coal to natural gas and is considering a…
Europe's Policy to Treat Wood as Low-Carbon Fuel Poised to Harm Global Forests
Europe's decision to promote the use of wood as a "renewable fuel" will likely greatly increase Europe's greenhouse gas emissions and…
Survival and Restoration of China's Native Forests Imperiled by Proliferating Tree Plantations
China has implemented some of the world's most ambitious policies to protect and restore forests, yet these programs still miss the mark,…
Diversity of Student Body Falls as Tuition Rises
A $1,000 tuition increase at four-year nonselective public institutions is associated with a 4.5 percent drop in campus diversity among…
Great Recession Still Plagues Workers with Lower Lifetime Wages
Losing a job often leads to lower earnings that stretch long beyond the time of unemployment. Yet it's hard to know exactly what causes…
Defending Democracy: Princeton Conference to Address Civil, Military Responses in an Age of Disinformation
Robert Mueller's recent indictment of 13 Russians and their "troll farm" has given us a clearer view of what an adversary can do with…
Politics & Polls #80: Are Corporations Remaking America?
The recently passed tax bill included a sizable tax break for many American corporations, slashed from 35 percent to 21 percent. While…
Politics & Polls #78: Urban Life in the Age of Climate Change
As the earth continues to warm, life - both in cities and rural areas - will undoubtedly change. Urban centers, which contribute the lion…
Pride Tops Guilt as a Motivator for Environmental Decisions
A lot of pro-environmental messages suggest that people will feel guilty if they don't make an effort to live more sustainably or takes…
By 2100, Arid Cities Will Suffer from More Severe Heat Waves than Temperate Cities
Heat waves are among the deadliest and most common of environmental extremes. As the earth continues to warm due to the buildup of…
In India, Subtle Corruption Robs Villagers of Roads
Examining a major road-building program in India, researchers at Princeton University and the Paris School of Economics used an…
Are the Grandkids Worth It? Climate Change Policy Depends on How We Value Human Population
If the human population continues to grow, more pressure will be put on carbon dioxide emissions — leaving future generations vulnerable…
Air Pollution Cuts Solar Energy Potential in China
China is rapidly expanding its solar power supply, hoping to meet 10 percent of the nation's electricity needs with solar energy by 2030…