Sustainability48
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The Sharing Economy Comes to Congress While Plastic Bags Leave New York
Both clothing rental and plastic bag bans are small steps on the long road to sustainable cities and a circular, less environmentally destructive economy.
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The Declining Organizational Capacity of U.S. Environmental Agencies
We need effective state and federal environmental cops to protect the fragile blue dot in the vast vacuum of space that we call home.
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Report Suggests Solutions for Making Coffee More Sustainable
Because of the intertwined crises of poverty and environmental stress, the future is bleak for coffee farmers in many countries — but it doesn’t have to be this way.
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Columbia Event Management Brings Sustainability to the Table
Inspired by work with the Earth Institute, Columbia Event Management is now offering a Sustainable Living menu curated to feature local ingredients, focusing on vegan and vegetarian options.
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Japan Retreats to Coal and Energy Incoherence Reigns Supreme
Our climate challenged planet desperately needs a 21st century, low-polluting, decarbonized energy system.
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A Greener Red Carpet
In your Oscar speech, don’t just preach sustainability — wear it.
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Greenland Rising: The Future of Greenland’s Waterfront
While much of the world is planning for flooding and inundation from changes in sea level, Greenland is facing a much different future.
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So, Is Organic Food Actually More Sustainable?
Ultimately, sustainable food production is a tradeoff between optimizing yield and minimizing environmental degradation.
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Earth Institute Experts Share Key to Successful Interdisciplinary Research
A recent case study of multidisciplinary work within the Earth Institute highlights challenges and best practices, to smooth the path for future cross-cutting projects.
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“
