Sustainability29
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The Pivot Toward Sustainability Finance
My hope is that even if a conservative American national government abdicated climate leadership once again, the market forces we saw in 2021 will be too deeply established to deter.
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Building an American Political Consensus Behind Environmental Sustainability
Economic modernization is how we can and hopefully will build an American political consensus behind environmental sustainability.
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Columbia Climate School Partners Among Finalists for Developing Climate Solutions Center in New York Harbor
The center will prepare communities around the world for the impacts of climate change; create good-paying green jobs across the city; and foster public awareness, dialogue, and action.
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Building and Financing the Infrastructure of a Sustainable New York City
The city’s environmental sustainability effort spans many agencies and needs control and coordination by a senior official with experience and clout.
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Federal Purchasing Power, the Green Economy and Sustainability Management
Sustainability management is rapidly becoming the norm, and President Biden’s Green Executive Order will accelerate the growth of the green economy.
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Opinion: We Must End the Relentless Distribution of Condiment Packets
They seem so small, yet they add up to a big problem. Plus, they’re exceptionally annoying.
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Finding Thanksgiving Gratitude Despite Environmental Grief
It can be difficult to enjoy the holidays with sustainability on your mind. Here’s how one student found a moment of optimism on Thanksgiving.
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An Environmental Agenda for NYC’s New Mayor
Our new mayor should let our environmental actions do the talking for the next eight years. It would be a refreshing change.
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Opinion: Composting Should Be Mandatory in New York City
Composting is good for the planet, and it can be profitable. New Yorkers should be required to separate compostable materials along with recycling.
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
