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A Renewable Future for Formerly Incarcerated New Yorkers
Rikers Island, the world’s largest penal colony, could become a solar farm. While this is a significant step toward a healthier future, certain considerations must be taken into account to ensure the transition is just and equitable.
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With Historic Droughts on the Rise, We Must Reclaim Our Water
Droughts are becoming much more severe and widespread, disrupting industry and sustenance around the world. To combat water scarcity, neighborhoods must reconsider the design of their wastewater systems.
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Mock Climate Negotiations Give Students a Global Perspective
Why is it so hard to stop climate change? A mock COP27 classroom activity helped students better understand climate negotiations, and taught them that a solid climate education includes perspectives from across the world.
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New York City’s Food Waste and the Circular Economy
Food waste provides an opportunity for New York City to place itself on the cutting edge of waste recycling.
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Layoffs in Big Tech Are an Opportunity to Tackle Climate Change
Anyone working in tech already has the skills to help solve our generation’s biggest challenge.
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Fossil Fuels Are Dying, but They’re Not Dead Yet
It’s relatively easy to hang banners and call for rapid change. It’s far more difficult to do the work required to build the new energy system we need.
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I Shouldn’t Have to Pay to Fly With a Clean Conscience
It is crucial that policymakers focus on regulating airline emissions and fostering innovation in sustainable aviation fuels.
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New York City’s Dynamism is Why Our City Will Not Fail
Diversity and tolerance comprise the secret sauce that fuels New York City’s creative and economic dynamism.
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We Are Running Out of Time to Pass the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act
The Senate has a unique opportunity to transform conservation efforts in the U.S. And with midterm elections coming soon, the clock is ticking.
You Asked invites you to share your most pressing questions about climate, science, and sustainability. Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School experts will respond with clear, evidence-based answers. Pose your questions and story ideas!
