Newsweek spoke to Abt’s Paul Anninos about the danger of an increasing number of power outages as climate change worsens. While the article’s initial focus was on Texas’ recent troubles, Paul provided broader context for the data used to plan for energy usage.
"All these weather events are climate-driven,” he explained. “We've already seen increasing frequency, increasing intensity, so when we think about energy grid infrastructure, we just have to stop thinking about what the historical patterns are and start using predictive analytics to understand what the next 10 years, the next 20 years looks like."
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Regulating Harmful Contaminants for Healthier Communities
Abt supported the EPA in developing and implementing data-driven regulations for hazardous chemicals—particularly carbon tetrachloride—helping turn scientific evidence into enforceable protections that reduce risks to workers, nearby communities, and the environment.
From Exposure to Protection: Securing Safe Drinking Water
Abt helped the EPA develop data-driven regulations, treatment tools, and exposure models that strengthen protections against contaminants such as PFAS and lead, improving drinking water safety for millions of Americans.
2026 NEWMOA PFAS Conference
Abt brings PFAS data tools and decision support for agencies facing urgent questions on exposure, health, and environmental response.
Where Data Meets Discovery: A One Health Conversation with Adam Schaefer
Abt's Adam Schaefer joins Dr. Ginger Dixon on One Health Wednesdays to explore the science, systems, and leadership driving meaningful progress in One Health research.