OpinionSeptember 22, 2020
The Next Administration Must Get Science and Technology Policy Right
This was evident even before the pandemic descended; it’s even more crucial now
Stories by John P. Holdren
John Holdren serves as co-chair of the Day One Project's leadership council. He is the Teresa and John Heinz Professor of Environmental Policy at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government and professor of environmental science and policy in the Department of Earth and Planetary Sciences. He served as President Barack Obama's Science Advisor and Director of the Office of Science and Technology Policy.
PolicyApril 27, 2017
How International Cooperation in Research Advances Both Science and Diplomacy
It can have multiple benefits even when the partner is also an adversary
December 18, 2008
The Quest for Affordable Energy
Obama science adviser pick John Holdren on asking the hard questions--and providing some answers
EnvironmentSeptember 1, 2008
The Future of Climate Change Policy: The U.S.'s Last Chance to Lead
McCain or Obama can end shameful U.S. foot-dragging and rally the world against climate change
EnvironmentDecember 1, 2003
The Quest for Affordable Energy
Asking the hard questions--and providing some answers
The SciencesApril 15, 2002
A Response to Bj¿rn Lomborg¿s Response to My Critique of His Energy Chapter
EnvironmentSeptember 1, 1990
Energy in Transition
The era of cheap and convenient sources of energy is coming to an end. A transition to more expensive but less polluting sources must now be managed