201830
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Will Climate Change Cause More Glacial Lake Outburst Floods?
When glacial lakes burst, the sudden and intense flooding can be catastrophic for nearby communities. A new study looks at what role climate change plays in these events.
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Greening the Internet
We don’t yet understand what the internet is doing to our politics and culture, but we do know what it’s doing to the planet.
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What Are Climate Models and How Accurate Are They?
How past climate data improves our understanding of climate change and helps predict its impacts.
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New Round of Funding Supports Earth Institute Research Around the Globe
The President’s Global Innovation Fund will provide grants to four Earth Institute research projects.
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We Aren’t Doing Enough to Protect Prisoners During Natural Disasters
When disaster strikes, prisoners’ rights are often forgotten about. A new paper recommends changes that can help protect them.
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The Conservative Case for a Carbon Tax
Economist Glenn Hubbard explains why carbon pricing can appeal to people on both sides of the political aisle.
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Alum Helps Build the Business Case for Sustainability
Watson Millison’s degree in Sustainability Management has come in handy now that he’s a member of the corporate sustainability team at JetBlue Airways.
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In India, Dirty Air Kills as Easily in the Country as in the City
A forthcoming study of northern India suggests that people living in rural areas are as likely to die prematurely from the effects of poor air quality as those living in cities.