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Alumni Spotlight: Centering Humans in Asia’s Energy Transition
MPA-ESP graduate Srishti Mahajan discusses how the program helped advance not only her career but her understanding of human dynamics.
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Communicating Awe: How Three Young Scientists Reach New Audiences
In a panel moderated by journalist Miles O’Brien, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory scientists discussed why creative scientific communication is important.
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Wind Power and the South Shore of Long Island
The public must be engaged in the process of planning and implementing projects that support the transition to a renewable resource-based economy, and projects must be modified to address the concerns of communities. There are no shortcuts to meaningful change.
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Washington’s Volcanoes Are Experiencing Seismic Tremors from an Unlikely Source: Glaciers
At three Cascade Range volcanos, glacier movement is causing tremors that visitors and even people in nearby cities have been able to feel.
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Highlights from 2023’s Open House at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory
Through interactive exhibits, games, glacier goo, and a few volcanic eruptions, people of all ages learned about geology, earth science, and climate change.
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When It Comes to Climate, Embrace Chaos, Says a Physicist
Physicist Tim Palmer explains why chaos theory is so pivotal in tackling climate change
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The Constant Evolution of Education for Sustainability Professionals
Education requires both change and stability, and the quest for balance between timeless concepts and an understanding of the contemporary world never ends.
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Rising Seas Will Tighten Vise on Miami Even for People Who Are Not Flooded, Says Study
Most research on rising sea levels focuses on the direct effects of inundation. A new study adds social and economic vulnerabilities to the equation.
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Alumni Spotlight: What It’s Like to Work at SpaceX
Daryush Nourbaha says a master’s degree in sustainability science prepared him well for his role at one of the world’s most high-profile companies. Plus he got to watch a rocket launch.
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.
