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Ruthie Burrows, Ph.D.

Ruthie Burrows, Ph.D., is a population-environment researcher with interdisciplinary experience in geography, demography, and epidemiology. At Project Drawdown, she focuses on developing methods to integrate demographic data into climate solutions analyses.

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Ruthie Burrows
March 11, 2026
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A graphic with heat pumps and trees in front of a blue-tinted forest
We don’t have to choose between climate adaptation and mitigation – we can do both
by Ruthie Burrows, Ph.D.
Those of us who work in and think about climate change often act as if we’re at a crossroads. 
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March 21, 2025
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A map of the world with nature, development, and renewable technologies spilling our of low- and middle-income countries
Here’s how low- and middle-income countries will be the leaders of a better, more sustainable future
by Ruthie Burrows, Ph.D.
Climate change is affecting communities around the world, threatening human health and well-being. 
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