In this commentary, Professor Peter Calow writes that the U.S. and Europe, both courts and agencies need to do a better job using science to inform government policy — otherwise populism will prevail.
Professor Peter Calow wrote this letter published in the Financial Times, arguing the biggest challenge for modern democracy in this technical era is that voters must make decisions about issues that most of them don’t understand.
Recent research by PhD student Bhavin Pradhan and Associate Professor Gabe Chan, which examines racial disparities in utility shutoffs, is highlighted in this story.
Grist
June 11, 2024
Highlights from this edition of CSTEP’s Newsletter:
Save the Date: CSTEP ReLaunch
Advancing Climate Solutions Student Grant RFP Deadline
