Posts
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Earth Institute Statement on Anti-Asian Violence
We unequivocally condemn these acts of violence, and express our support for the Asian American community at this difficult time.
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How Climate Change Is Affecting Sea Squirts In Antarctica
As melting glaciers alter ecosystems in and around Antarctica, scientists study how sea squirts react.
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Why Fines and Jail Time Won’t Change the Behavior of Ghana’s Minibus Drivers
Research shows that a range of structural factors, including exploitative labor relations and police corruption, compel and solicit dangerous driving behavior.
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COVID Vaccine Distribution Nears a Turning Point, but Equity Issues Remain
As production ramps up, experts hope the vaccine will reach areas that are underprivileged and often hardest-hit.
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Interwoven: A Speaker Series Talk on Equitable Relationships Between Land and People
A guest speaker introduced students to the Northeast Farmers of Color Land Trust and its work to secure land tenure for Indigenous, Black, Latinx, and Asian farmers.
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How Unprecedented Was the February 2021 Texas Cold Snap?
A look at historical trends shows that extreme cold spells are relatively common during Texas winters. Maybe it’s time to start designing for it.
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Fossil Plants at Bottom of the Greenland Ice Sheet Warn of Future Melting
The discovery of fossil plants below a mile of Greenland ice indicates that the ice sheet completely melted in the past, and suggests it could rapidly do so again.
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The ‘Zealandia Switch’: Missing Link in Big Natural Climate Shifts?
Movements of winds in the Southern Hemisphere may be the key to waxing and waning of ice ages, says a new study.
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Michael Regan and the Reconstruction of the U.S. EPA
The next four years should undo the damage of the past four years and put America back on the path of effective environmental policy.
