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Beautiful Planet: Earth Institute Photos From Around the Globe
This year marks the 50th anniversary of Earth Day. To celebrate, we’re sharing images of places and projects around the world that highlight our planet’s incredible beauty.
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The Role of Finance in Achieving Sustainability
Last month, the Earth Institute celebrated the publication of a new book and heard from panelists on the role of harnessing financial acumen to achieve long-run sustainability.
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Earth Day: How to Celebrate While You’re Sheltering in Place
There are many ways to get involved, take action, or simply marvel at the beauty of our planet, all without leaving your home or neighborhood.
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Climate-Driven Megadrought Is Emerging in Western U.S., Says Study
Scientists say a long-feared megadrought, worse than anything in recorded history, seems to be starting up in southwestern North America.
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How Earth Institute Experts De-Stress Under Lockdown
From knitting to yoga and chocolate chip cookies, here’s how some of our team members are taking their minds off the pandemic.
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Unusually Clear Skies Drove Record Loss of Greenland Ice in 2019
Study identifies unprecedented atmospheric conditions behind devastating summer; suggests climate models may greatly underestimate future melting.
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New Website Will Help Steer the U.S. Away From Fossil Fuels
The ‘Model Laws for Deep Decarbonization’ website provides legal examples that can be customized in order to achieve deep reductions in fossil fuel use and greenhouse gas emissions.
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The Importance of Building Coalitions for a Clean Energy Recovery From COVID-19
The Columbia Energy Exchange podcast interviews former U.S. secretary of energy Ernest Moniz about the role energy sectors can play in reinvigorating the U.S. economy.
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What It’s Like to Be a Sustainability Consultant for the Entertainment Industry
In a recent talk, sustainability consultant Jason Joyce explained how he has challenged the status quo in the fashion industry and major concert venues.
