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The project uses proxy data—including coral, stalagmites, tree-rings, and coastal lagoon sediments—to analyze past Caribbean hurricane activity and its relationship with sea surface temperatures and climate patterns. Initial findings indicate that higher hurricane activity before AD 1550 and after 1750 correlates with warmer sea surfaces, with peaks occurring during the Medieval period (AD 900-1100) and since 1980. The study also highlights the role of the Intra-Americas Low-Level Jet (IALLJ) in affecting storm strength and notes significant population vulnerability along the U.S. coast.

The report finds that Hispanics, African Americans, and other minority groups are often as supportive of, or more supportive of, national climate and energy policies than white Americans, challenging the perception that climate change is primarily a concern of the white upper-middle class.

The document identifies approximately 2 million mobile homes built before 1976 as the "worst housing stock" in the U.S., noting they are energy-inefficient and often house low-income, elderly, or disabled residents. It highlights that these structures are often ineligible for traditional weatherization programs and proposes the Energy Efficient Manufactured Housing Act of 2009 to provide rebates for ENERGY STAR qualified homes. The text details the differences between mobile, manufactured, and modular homes, and provides demographic data on residents of pre-1980 manufactured housing.

The document examines the relationship between the UK's ageing population and climate change, highlighting that while certain older age groups have high carbon footprints, they are also disproportionately vulnerable to extreme weather. It calls for integrated policies to improve energy efficiency in homes, enhance public transport, and involve older people in policy-making to ensure a sustainable and secure future.

The report finds that UK baby boomers (50-64) have the highest carbon footprint due to high spending on travel and consumption, while the oldest group (75+) has the highest climate impact per pound spent, primarily due to home heating. Despite general fear and motivation to act, older adults face barriers such as the cost of public transport and high capital costs for home energy efficiency.

The Union of Concerned Scientists (UCS) surveyed over 1,600 federal climate scientists in 2006 to investigate the state of climate research at U.S. federal agencies. The survey targeted agencies including NASA, NOAA, EPA, USGS, USDA, DOE, and DOD, using the National Center for Atmospheric Research (NCAR) as a non-federal control group to measure political interference. Out of the surveys mailed, 308 were completed (a 19 percent response rate), consisting of 279 from federal agencies and 29 from NCAR. The respondent pool was highly qualified, with 80 percent holding a Ph.D. and over half having more than 10 years of experience at their current agencies.

The document presents a demographic breakdown of 896 registered U.S. voters, contrasting a group of 336 pro-climate voters with 560 other voters across categories such as age, education, income, race, urbanicity, region, and political affiliation.

The document provides data on collective political efficacy in the United States, measuring the confidence of various demographic and political groups in their ability to affect federal government action on global warming. Key findings show that confidence varies significantly by political affiliation, ethnicity, and the frequency of social discourse on the topic, with Democrats and Hispanic/Latino respondents reporting higher confidence than Republicans and White respondents.

The document consists of a short biography of Dr. David J. Mattson, detailing his academic background and extensive research on large carnivores, particularly grizzly bears and mountain lions. It includes a comprehensive list of his publications and research projects focused on behavioral ecology, habitat suitability, and the intersection of science and conservation policy. Additionally, the document contains three figures analyzing Yellowstone grizzly bear population data, indicating a lack of population increase and a rise in mortalities and human-wildlife conflicts following the loss of whitebark pine.

The report finds that environmental journalism is predominantly White, straight, and cisgender, with a significant lack of people of color in leadership. While most environmental journalists of color agree that diversity is crucial for accurate coverage, they report high rates of burnout, experiences of racism, and a lack of support from leadership, suggesting that institutional interest in diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) has not translated into tangible workplace changes.

This policy brief by the Institute for Security Studies analyzes voter participation and the outcomes of South Africa's May 2014 national and provincial elections. It highlights a steady decline in electoral participation since 1994, particularly among youth and rural populations, and examines the shifting political landscape as the African National Congress (ANC) faces reduced majorities in urban centers like Gauteng.

The text explores integration as a two-way process between immigrants and the host society, contrasting assimilation with multiculturalism. It discusses the challenges of inclusion and racialization in Norway, provides a population-geographical analysis of Norway's diverse demographic composition, and introduces the concept of 'super-diversity' to describe the complex, layered diversity found in large cities.