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September 21, 2026 | Stories and People - Impact Stories

Helping North Carolina Communities Respond to Extreme Heat

Institute Experts: Ashley Ward

Issues: Extreme Heat

August 26, 2026 | Stories and People - Program Spotlights

From Oyster Reefs to Critical Minerals, Students Use Data Science to Advance Climate Solutions

Institute Experts: Kyle Bradbury

Issues: Energy Data Analytics

August 21, 2026 | Stories and People - Around Duke

Duke Today

How Duke University Is Working to Make AI More Sustainable

Institute Experts: Brian Murray; Tyler H. Norris

Issues: Electricity Demand Growth

August 20, 2026 | Stories and People - Program Spotlights

Students Partner with NC Utilities to Navigate Climate Challenges

Institute Experts: Jeff Hughes; Luana Marangon Lima

August 14, 2026 | Stories and People - Impact Stories

Unlocking the Power Grid's Hidden Capacity

Institute Experts: Tim Profeta; Tyler H. Norris

Issues: Electricity Demand Growth

June 29, 2026 | Stories and People - Around Duke

Duke Today

Oceans Touch Every Part of Our Lives. Here’s How Duke Research Is Safeguarding It

Institute Experts: Stephanie J. Rousso

Issues: Fisheries and Food Security; Oceans and Climate Change

June 24, 2026 | Stories and People - Around Duke

Duke University Office of the Provost

Manoj Mohanan Named Vice Provost for Interdisciplinary Programs

June 22, 2026 | Stories and People - Program Spotlights

Pratt Duke

Engineering Energy Programs Power Student Success

Institute Experts: Tom Cinq-Mars; Luana Marangon Lima

June 11, 2026 | Stories and People - Profiles

The India Energy Hour

Nicholas Institute Expert Releases Hundredth Episode of The India Energy Hour Podcast

Institute Experts: Sandeep Pai

Issues: Critical Mineral Value Chains; Decarbonization; State-Owned Enterprises & Energy Transitions

June 8, 2026 | Stories and People - Program Spotlights

Photo Essay: Duke Students Explore Climate Diplomacy at COP30 in Brazil

Institute Experts: Jackson Ewing

May 18, 2026 | Stories and People - Around Duke

Duke Today

Extreme Heat Is Rising. What Are Duke Researchers Learning About Its Impacts?

Institute Experts: Ashley Ward

Issues: Extreme Heat

May 18, 2026 | Stories and People - Program Spotlights

Duke Today

Resources for Ministry in a Warming World

Issues: Extreme Heat

May 13, 2026 | Stories and People - Around Duke

Duke Today

Two Juniors Win Udall Scholarship

May 12, 2026 | Stories and People - Profiles

Climate Class of 2026: Six Senior Profiles

May 8, 2026 | Stories and People - Profiles

Engineering Climate Progress Through Collaboration