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Faye McNeill Combats Air Pollution, From the Molecular to the Global Scale
The first woman to earn tenure in Columbia’s chemical engineering department, McNeill is working for cleaner air in developing countries.
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A Road Map for Minibus Electrification
A report co-authored by the Center for Sustainable Urban Development offers recommendations for electrifying a popular mode of transportation in three African cities.
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It’s Time to Invest in New York City’s Parks
Mayor Adams understands the importance of parks and is committed to enhanced parks equity.
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NYC Mayor Adams’ All-Star Environmental Leadership Team
Last week, Mayor Eric Adams took the time between the city’s many emergencies to announce his powerfully organized environmental leadership team.
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Let’s Build a Train From Brooklyn to Queens and Someday to the Bronx
Let’s build that interborough train line and once it’s up and running, build a second phase to the Bronx.
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Improving Estimates of Population Exposed to Sea Level Rise: Not as Straightforward as It May Seem
Data choices are critical in assessing the risk of sea level rise faced by people living in low elevation coastal zones.
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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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American Geophysical Union 2021: Key Events From the Columbia Climate School
A guide to some of the most provocative talks at the world’s largest gathering of earth and space scientists.
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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.
