Articles

A pile of bricks might become the most counterintuitive green innovation of the decade, writes Anisha Jain (Harris '26).

Sadie Darbro (College '26) examines the potential impacts of new data center developments in rural areas, and how communities are responding.

Takuto Nomura (Booth ’27) explores the role of finance in advancing sustainability through the case of early retirement of coal-fired power plants

Allegra Hamacher (College '27) looks into opportunities for clean energy innovation in the Global South.

By Iris Badezet-Delory On April 11, the University of Chicago Energy and Climate Club and Northwestern Energy and Sustainability Club co-hosted their second Chicago Energy Conference. Centered around the theme of resilience, the conference brought together more than 30 speakers...

Sustainability Dialogue writers who attended CERAWeek 2026 share their takeaways from the world's premiere energy conference.

Sam Straus (Booth/Harris '28) discusses AI productivity, energy demand, and solutions to electricity capacity constraints.

Takuto Nomura (Booth ’27) provides an overlook of carbon pricing trends and explores their global impact.

By Tatjana Washington Imagine waking up to the sharp smell of diesel exhaust drifting through your window while you watch your community’s river run low but not from drought, but from the massive water demands of nearby data centers. It...

Investing in Appalachia means investing in America, writes Emily Price (College '28).