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Consistent and Compelling: Maine’s Model for Mitigating Climate Change

University of Maine Buchanan Alumni House, Alumni Place, Orono, ME, United States

The Pine Tree state has spearheaded a comprehensive approach to mitigating climate change – from establishing the Maine Climate Council to implementing a statewide action plan. Despite facing a range of climate hazards from sea-level rise to warming sub-Arctic waters, the state has adopted bold action on climate that can serve as an example for other states.

Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Electrification

Renewable energy and electrification play a critical role in the clean energy transition. Please join us on Wednesday, November 16, for ASP’s first installment of the Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis series, focused on innovation and policy implications for electrification.

Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Hydrogen

Demand for hydrogen has grown threefold since 1975 and has become extremely popular as a potential source of clean energy. But with an extremely high cost and high energy consumption for production, what role can green hydrogen really play in the clean energy transition?

Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Carbon Emissions

Zoom Discussion

A recap and video of this event is available here.   Despite decades of emissions reductions pledges, countries’ carbon emissions continue to rise, and with them global temperatures. The last eight years were the world’s hottest-ever, and without rapid action the goal of limiting overall global warming to 1.5° C may soon be out of […]

The Shift from Gas to Grid: A Roundtable on Transportation Electrification in Rural Communities

Parkview at Cascades 414 E Bloxham St., Tallahassee, Florida

The rapid growth in electric vehicles (EVs) today is part of a fundamental shift in transportation. Building on ASP's important work in the state of Florida, we're partnering with the Electrification Coalition for an upcoming in-person event that explores the implications of increased electrification in rural Florida and the connections to national security.

Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis: Hard to Abate Sectors

Heavy industry, including steel, cement, and chemical manufacturing account for approximately 30 percent of global carbon emissions. But, with demand for these industries projected to grow in the coming decades at the same time that scientists say that we must reach net zero, it is essential to find new approaches to cutting emissions from these industries. Please join us for the fifth installment of the Innovating Out of the Climate Crisis webinar series focused on hard to abate sectors, the role they play in global economics, and the policy and technological developments needed to facilitate climate-friendly manufacturing. 

Sustainability in the Steel City: Exploring Pittsburgh’s Climate Wins

Although long known as the “Steel City” Pittsburgh has been laying the groundwork for significant climate action since 2007. From its first Climate Action Plan in 2008 to its ongoing sustainability innovations, join us for a public discussion on all things climate and sustainability, and what it means for Pittsburgh, greater Pennsylvania, and national security.

Climate as National Security: Considerations for the Climate Conversation

Omni Shoreham Hotel 2500 Calvert Street NW, Washington, District of Columbia

Climate Security is a core component of U.S. national security. It exacerbates existing threats, risks, and hazards while simultaneously creating new ones. Join us for a discussion on the challenges already presented by climate change and Department of Defense adaptation/mitigation strategies.

Critical Tech and the China Challenge: A Conversation with the Honorable Patrick J. Murphy

Zoom Discussion

The United States government has undergone a rapid and bipartisan shift in its approach to the People's Republic of China. Increased urgency and alarm regarding the PRC's efforts to control critical supply chains and leverage commercial tech for military purposes has led to stronger economic competition, particularly in emerging and exponential technologies. In a conversation […]

Inflation Reduction Act at Year-One: Impacts and Opportunities for West Virginia

University of Charleston Erma Byrd Gallery, 2300 MacCorkle Avenue., SE Charleston, WV, United States

The U.S. has just marked the one year anniversary of the historic Inflation Reduction Act. As such, we are only at the beginning of seeing the benefits for states, including West Virginia. With more than $370 billion up for grabs, how are our leaders ensuring the incentives, grants, and benefits are reaching the people who need it most?

Climate and National Security in the Copper State: How Continued Climate Action Benefits Arizona and National Security

Concho Room, Arizona State University, Collaboratory on Central at the Westward Ho, 618 North Central Avenue #100, Phoenix, AZ 85004 Concho Room, Arizona State University, Collaboratory on Central at the Westward Ho, 618 North Central Avenue #100, Phoenix, Arizona

From Colorado River management to record setting extreme heat—Arizona has been front and center of climate risks and hazards. How Arizona manages and mitigates climate risk has profound implications not just for individuals and communities, but for U.S. national security.

Combating the Military Obesity Crisis

Zoom Discussion

Sustained recurrence of obesity in the U.S. military poses a dire threat to operational readiness. Combating stigma is the first step.