Student Voices
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Opinion: For Solar Power to Go Global, We Must Consider Relaxing Intellectual Property Rights
Developing countries are being left behind in the solar power revolution. To achieve global decarbonization, we need to revise the rules of global trade.
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Can a New Forest Alliance Change Nature Finance for the Better?
The partnership of three countries—Brazil, the Democratic Republic of Congo, and Indonesia—could play a pivotal role in reducing global deforestation.
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Tackling E-Cigarettes: One Path Forward in the Fight Against E-Waste Pollution
Vaping is often billed as a healthy alternative to traditional cigarettes, but advocates fail to register e-cigarettes’ contribution to the growing threat of e-waste.
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Should We Stop Using the Term ‘Natural Disaster’?
The words we use to describe events matter. Would a different term elicit more substantial change?
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Tick Tock: CDC Takes Its Time Treating Chronic Lyme Disease
A student’s long and painful journey toward diagnosis and treatment shows the urgent need for chronic Lyme disease awareness and funding.
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Flooding in Jakarta: A Call to Increase Climate Change Awareness
Despite being frequent victims of climate-driven disasters, Indonesians are largely unaware of climate change and its impacts. Education, media attention, and conversations could be key to shifting those perceptions.
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By Favoring Allies, Inflation Reduction Act Could Delay Decarbonization Efforts
Domestic supply requirements in the landmark climate bill could make it more difficult to obtain the critical minerals needed for energy transition, and may disqualify many leading brands of electric vehicles from tax credits.
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How Governors Island Could Become a Beacon for Climate Solutions
A new climate research center on Governors Island will be critical in designing a more resilient city — and the Columbia Climate School has an opportunity to be at the helm.
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Failing Crypto Could Be a Win for the Environment
The uncertainty plaguing the crypto world is devastating for investors, but it could have a positive impact on greenhouse gas emissions and the future of digital currency.
