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Q&A With Lisa Goddard on Leadership in Climate Science
Originally one of few women in her field, Goddard transformed her difference into an advantage. Today she is internationally recognized for her research and leadership in climate science.
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Pod of the Planet Ep. 14: Ask What Nature Can Do for You
Today we’re celebrating International Women’s Day with an interview with Professor Ruth DeFries on her new book, “What Would Nature Do? A Guide for Our Uncertain Times”
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Staff Spotlight: Judy Jamal, Coordinator in the Earth Institute Director’s Office
For this month’s spotlight, we turn the tables and interview the incredible woman who makes the Staff Spotlight series possible.
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Creating Positive Change With Thoughtful Leadership: Meet Alicia Roman
The Earth Institute’s new executive director shares what drew her here, her goals for the organization, and her views on what makes a good leader.
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A Climate Scientist Rides the (Rossby) Wave of Discovery
Mingfang Ting studies the connection between planetary waves in the atmosphere and climate anomalies, such as droughts and extreme heat.
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Belinda Archibong: Estimating the Health and Economic Costs of Gas Flaring
In one of her projects, the environmental economist will quantify how air pollution from gas flaring affects human health and cognitive development in children.
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No Longer Just ‘Girl Talk’
Fifth graders commemorate pioneering mapmaker Marie Tharp using comics, pictures, and poems.
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Radhika Iyengar Tackles Educational Inequalities in Developing Countries
She’s fighting for access to education for some of India’s most marginalized groups, and finding creative ways to blur the line between schools and communities.
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Jully Merino Carela: Making the Energy Sector More Inclusive and Welcoming for Women
The Women in Energy program director explains how she and her team have been advocating for more women’s leadership in a male-dominated industry.
The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
