Viewpoints22
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We Owe More Than Gratitude to Wildland Firefighters
The brave men and women who fight forest fires are overworked, poorly compensated, and considered disposable by the bureaucrats who hire them.
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Climate Change Education Is Failing Our Youth
America’s youth deserve a livable planet. The first step is comprehensive climate education.
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To Solve Climate Change, We Need More Than Incremental Changes
The free market favors short-term profits and small-scale solutions. Funding the systemic changes that are needed will require more government backing and a change to our incentive structure.
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Beyond Climate Change: What Happens Once We Control the Global Thermostat?
We’re developing the tools to slow and reverse climate change. If we succeed, our species will be managing the planet’s atmosphere indefinitely.
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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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Opinion: All Fossil Fuel Advertisements Should Be Banned
Greenwashing by Big Oil shifts blame away from fossil fuel companies and delays needed climate action.
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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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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.
AGU25, the premier Earth and space science conference, takes place December 15-19, 2025 in New Orleans, Louisiana. This year’s theme—Where Science Connects Us—puts in focus how science depends on connection, from the lab to the field to the ballot box. Once again, Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory and Columbia Climate School scientists, experts, students, and educators are playing an active role, sharing our research and helping shape the future of our planet. #AGU25 Learn More
