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Climate & Energy

Addressing climate change is one of the most pressing challenges we face today. Our research examines the vital connection between climate and energy, exploring policies and innovations to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, promote renewable energy sources, and seize opportunities for climate-resilient growth worldwide.

An aerial view shows cooling vent fans on the roof next to generators on the lower level of a Digital Realty data center in Ashburn, Virginia on November 12, 2025. Data centers are the physical infrastructure that make our digital lives possible, yet most people have never seen one up close or understand how they operate. Roughly 12,000 data centers are in operation in the world, with about half in the US, according to Cloudscene, a data center directory.

Campaigns & Elections How rising electric rates could affect the 2026 midterms

Darrell M. West

March 20, 2026

Minnesota Commerce Commissioner Grace Arnold and Colorado Insurance Commissioner Michael Conway speak at The Hamilton Project and Hutchins Center's event, "Reimagining homeowners insurance amid growing climate risk." (Photographer: Joy Asico)

Cities & Communities Event recap—Reimagining homeowners insurance amid growing climate risk

Joyce Chen, David Wessel

March 20, 2026

Climate Adaptation & Resilience Chalk, courage, and climate change: How educators in eastern and southern Africa are transforming challenges into action

Ellen Chigwanda

March 20, 2026