Author: Guest53
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Old Ground: A Poem About Going Home
An undergraduate student shares a lyrical tribute to land they call home.
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What is Water: A Child’s Perspective
A short film shows that kids know more about water and water quality than we think they do.
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Video: Student Discusses the Importance of Urban Ecology With a Member of the U.S. Forest Service
Their conversation focuses on monarch butterfly conservation efforts in Chicago and the value of engaging immigrant communities in urban habitat restoration.
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Staff Spotlight: Mariví Perdomo Caba
Mariví is the program manager for our graduate programs in Sustainability Management and Sustainability Science.
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The U.S. Should Phase Out Landfilling, as China and the E.U. Are Doing
Compared to landfilling, waste-to-energy plants reduce carbon emissions and conserve land. China provides a good example of how waste-to-energy can be expanded.
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New York City’s Trash Dilemmas — and Opportunities
A conversation with Professor Steven Cohen on how to make New York City’s waste management less noxious and more equitable.
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Summer Intern Opening With Office of Academic and Research Programs
The ideal candidate will have experience in communications, event coordination and working on a diverse range of projects.
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Alumni Spotlight: Professor Kimberly Oremus
Her studies at Columbia help her to bridge the divide between the natural sciences and human behavior, so that she can implement more effective sustainability solutions.
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What Is the M.S. in Sustainability Science Program?
Equipped with cutting-edge techniques, graduates of the program apply their knowledge to help organizations and businesses address environmental impacts and risks to their operations. The next deadline to apply is May 15.
