Posts
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Inadequate COVID-19 Response Likely Resulted in 130,000 – 210,000 Avoidable Deaths
A new report finds American lives could have been saved if U.S. government response had followed international best practices.
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How a Turbulent Environment Sparked a Leap in Early Human Behavior
A new study suggests that a series of environmental changes in East Africa some 320,000 years ago challenged a previous long-standing way of life for proto-humans, and produced a more adaptable culture.
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How Might This Year’s Forest Fires Impact Glaciers in the West?
Glaciologist Mauri Pelto shares his first-hand observations and knowledge about how ash from the fires could impact this important resource.
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Last Chance to Apply to the 2021 Interdisciplinary Postdoc Program
The Earth Institute Postdoctoral Research program is the premier program in the world for those dedicated to advancing the understanding of critical scientific and social issues in sustainable development.
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Hindu Kush Himalaya Nations Vow to Protect Mountains in Recent Summit
Eight nations convened to promote sustainable actions in the Hindu Kush Himalayas, a powerful move amid political struggles.
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Break Codes, Solve Puzzles and Learn About Science in This Interactive Game
A new “escape room–like” game for kids and families offers a fun and puzzle-filled way to explore the discoveries taking place at Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory.
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Defining and Measuring Sustainability
An organization’s environmental performance and efforts to be good places to work and have a positive social impact are three separate concepts that should have three distinct sets of measures.
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Pod of the Planet Ep. 11: Lamont’s Open House Goes Virtual
In this episode Marie DeNoia Aronsohn talks with Maureen Raymo, the interim director of the Lamont-Doherty Earth Observatory, on her vision for the institution.
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Video Projected on Glacier Beckons Worldwide Climate Action
Youth and Greenpeace activists projected a video onto a glacier in Svalbard, following a trend of using glaciers to call attention to the climate emergency.
