Posts
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Youth Learn Important Leadership Lessons in Earth Institute Pre-College Program
An instructor shares some of the ideas behind the “Let the Youth Lead” workshop, plus feedback from learners on what they took away from it.
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Class Determines Vulnerability to Catastrophic Glacial Flooding in Northwest Pakistan
A recent study illustrates how low-status residents are left behind at the frontlines of worsening glacial flooding.
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Study Locates Origins of Glacier Soot Pollution in Northern India
By sampling snow from glaciers and tracking pollutants back to their source, the study reveals pathways to reduce harmful pollution in the Indian Western Himalayas.
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You Asked: What’s It Going to Take to Adapt to Climate Change?
Paleoecologist Kevin Uno explains how humans have been adapting to changes in climate for thousands of years, and how we need to adapt now to protect our species’ future.
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Join Us for the NY-NJ Climate Education Youth Summit
The five-day gathering will discuss links between the climate crisis and education, and help students learn how to address sustainability issues in their communities.
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How the Intercontinental Slavery Museum in Mauritius Promotes Peace and Justice
A member of the museum’s board of directors shares his reflections and hopes for how it may help Mauritian society to come together.
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A Learner’s Takeaways From the Earth Institute’s Professional Learning Program
A fall 2020 participant shares what drew her to the program and how it’s advancing her career and interests.
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The Ice Is Disappearing at Record Speed
We’ve lost 28 trillion tons of ice globally in 24 years, from 1994 to 2017, and the implications for sea level rise could be significant.
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Forget Fossil Fuels and Focus on Renewables
Instead of taxing fossil fuels we should subsidize and invest in renewable energy.
