People across the U.S. who live in hurricane-, wildfire- or drought-prone areas may be considering relocating to other places that are perceived as being safer from the effects of climate change. Derek Van Berkel is helping communities plan for climate migration now, so they can be more adaptable and sustainable in the future.

Wildfires have become an increasingly severe and frequent threat across the U.S. and around the globe. SEAS is approaching the wildfire issue holistically through its Berman Western Forest and Fire Initiative. Its goal is to develop policy and management interventions that can mitigate the risk of wildfires and help communities better respond to them.

Despite the rollback of government incentives, the momentum behind electric vehicles (EVs) isn’t slowing. Vehicle electrification is the future, says SEAS Professor Greg Keoleian, whose recent study compares the greenhouse gas emissions of different vehicles based on size, usage, powertrain type and location. SEAS alumni working on EVs also share their insights.

As a staff attorney at the Conservation Law Foundation (CLF), Ameya Gehi works to “ensure that corporate polluters are complying with laws that protect public health and the environment.” Among her cases are those involving violations of the Clean Water Act, Clean Air Act and the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act.