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UChicago launches new major in climate and sustainable growth Students on campus

UChicago launches new major in climate and sustainable growth

Pioneering curriculum provides a multidisciplinary approach to examining climate change through UChicago classes, travel abroad

UChicago launches groundbreaking new institute to confront climate change Aerial view of the University of Chicago Hyde Park campus

UChicago launches groundbreaking new institute to confront climate change

The Institute for Climate and Sustainable Growth will balance the urgency of climate action with society’s need for sustainable growth

UChicago to discuss climate and energy, launch new institute at Oct. 30 event Eagle-eye view of the University of Chicago campus with downtown Chicago buildings visible in the background.

UChicago to discuss climate and energy, launch new institute at Oct. 30 event

Day of conversations will feature leaders in academia, industry and government while highlighting UChicago research

A strong El Niño can result in hunger for 6 million children—potentially more than COVID-19 A child holds bushels of rice seedlings over his shoulder

A strong El Niño can result in hunger for 6 million children—potentially more than COVID-19

Consequences of weather events highlight lack of proactive climate policy, study finds

Size-based standards incentivize automakers to increase size of cars, study finds Fronts of cars

Size-based standards incentivize automakers to increase size of cars, study finds

China’s ‘war against pollution’ shows promising results, study finds

China’s ‘war against pollution’ shows promising results, study finds

Air pollution cuts three years off lifespans in northern China Man biking on a street in China

Air pollution cuts three years off lifespans in northern China

Study finds climate change damages U.S. economy, increases inequality Houses flooded

Study finds climate change damages U.S. economy, increases inequality

New research proposes tying vehicle fuel standards to gas prices Cars on the street

New research proposes tying vehicle fuel standards to gas prices

Study suggests hydraulic fracturing boosts local economies Oil rig

Study suggests hydraulic fracturing boosts local economies