New York Times

Climate Transition Faces New Scrutiny as Science, Policy and Public Trust Converge

A New York Times feature framed around a provocative question about consciousness underscores a broader truth in the clean energy and climate transition: public understanding of science is increasingly shaping policy legitimacy. As governments and industries push ahead with decarbonization, the credibility of evidence, communication and expert institutions has become as important as technology itself. The debate now extends beyond emissions targets to how societies interpret uncertainty, risk and long-term change.