Sustainability56
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FEMA’S Failure and the Catastrophe of Our Federal Government
We have reason to question the competence and readiness of the federal government after over two years of amateurish, chaotic and dominantly political presidential leadership.
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Podcast Discusses New Book About the Quest for Renewable Energy
Award-winning investigative reporter Russell Gold discusses his new book, Superpower, in the latest episode of the Columbia Energy Exchange podcast.
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Regulation and Reality in Reducing Global Warming
In order to reduce greenhouse gas pollution, we need to work together with businesses and communities to help develop the capacity to reduce emissions.
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A Hopeful 4th of July
The point of July 4th is that we can disagree and live to argue about it long into the night. Let’s keep it that way.
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The Competitive Benefits of a Modern Energy System
The states that modernize first will end up with a more reliable and lower cost energy system.
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Sustainable Development Spring 2019 Workshop Briefings
On May 7, students enrolled in the Sustainable Development Capstone Workshop made their final presentations to the university community before providing their recommendations to their clients.
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Teaching Assistant Opportunity in Sustainable Development Program
The undergraduate-level Sustainable Development Workshop course is looking for a TA for Fall 2019. The deadline to apply is July 31.
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California Can’t Compromise on Cars
California is not going to compromise on cars. Lots of older Californians remember smog so thick you could not see the mountains surrounding Los Angeles from within L.A. They do not want to go back to those bad old days.
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Prof. Cohen Discusses Sustainability and Cities, Government, and Sustainable Lifestyles
The Columbia Alliance program profiled Steve Cohen to discuss approaches to shape a sustainable urban future.
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“
