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How Changes in Climate Impacted Ancient Civilizations
William D’Andrea studies past climates to see how societies such as the Vikings and the Rapanui of Easter Island dealt with environmental change. His work may help us adapt to a hotter future.
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Mountain-Dwellers Adapt to Melting Glaciers Without Necessarily Caring About Climate Change
A new study challenges the assumption that communities have to believe in climate change before they can take action.
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Capturing Carbon’s Potential: These Companies Are Turning CO2 into Profits
Researchers and businesses are finding innovative ways to use carbon dioxide captured from power plants or the air.
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Institutionalizing Sustainability in New York City Government
Since the city’s term-limited mayor will be replaced by someone else, how do we assure that sustainability policy will continue to be implemented?
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Study Uncovers Surprising Melting Patterns Beneath Antarctica’s Ross Ice Shelf
ROSETTA-Ice project reveals that local ocean currents may play a critical role in the ice shelf’s future retreat.
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On June 1st, Fish Will Be Filling Our Nets All Around New York City
Join us on Saturday, June 1st to explore one of New York’s most underrated treasures: our productive waterways!
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Climate Change is Destroying a Barrier That Protects the U.S. East Coast from Hurricanes
A new study finds that as air circulation patterns change with the climate, coastal states could get hit with stronger hurricanes.
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Data Science Institute to Host the 2019 New York Scientific Data Summit
The two-and-a-half day symposium will explore data-driven discovery and innovation in science and industry.
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The True Foundation of Civil Liberty
Over the doorway of James Madison High School in Brooklyn there is a quote from James Madison which states, “education is the true foundation of civil liberty”.
