Author: Guest61
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Reopening Mostly Erases Effects of Pandemic Reductions in CO2 Emissions
Although emissions temporarily dipped due to coronavirus, the numbers are bouncing back quickly as economies reopen.
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It’s Time to Rethink the Practice of Whale Watching
A scientist reflects on the potential harms of chasing whales with boats to try to get that perfect snapshot.
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Density, Equity, and the History of Epidemics in New York City
The city’s economic success depends on its density. But density also allows contagious diseases to spread. Looking at how the city has managed this conflict in the past could shed light on what the future holds.
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Waste in the World of COVID-19
Single-use plastics are having a revival. Some of the changes have been brought on not by necessity, but by the powerful plastics lobby taking advantage of a time of crisis.
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Alumni Spotlight: Elena Belletti Finds Economic Solutions for Environmental Protection
She’s helping countries improve sustainability while achieving their development goals.
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Colonialism is at the Root of the Diabetes Epidemic in the Pacific Islands
People across the Pacific Islands are suffering from an alarming diabetes epidemic. To solve it, we must confront the legacies and remnants of colonialism.
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The Amazon Continues to Burn
The environmental tragedy does not stop even in the face of the pandemic. From January to April, over 1200 square kilometers of forest were wiped out.
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Sustainable Development Career Panel and Alumni Networking
Alumni shared their insights, experiences, and advice for current students.
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Sustainability Science Capstone Workshop Investigates Microplastics in the Hudson River
A student group examined the types of microplastics entering the river, and created a way for citizen scientists to help with the research.
