Debates Intensify Over Climate Education and Policy

A new study reveals that 71% of college energy courses at leading U.S. universities are climate-focused, highlighting academia’s growing prioritization of climate issues. In the UK, political tensions are escalating as Labour donors and officials push to criminalize climate denial and hold media and advertisers accountable for fossil-fuel misinformation, drawing criticism from free speech advocates. Grassroots initiatives like Colorado's Youth Climate Summit continue to empower students with climate literacy and activism skills despite a polarized political climate. Earth scientist Dr. Kimberley Miner urges young people to pair hope with practical action to address eco-anxiety and build resilience. These developments reflect widening debates over climate change education, policy responses, and the role of activism across the US and UK. The conversation increasingly centers on how climate challenges are taught, discussed, and regulated in society.