Posts
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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.
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You Asked: What Can We Do About Climate Tipping Points?
Climate scientist Radley Horton tackles questions about climate tipping points, and how we can tip the scales in a safer direction.
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Four Ways the Biden Administration Can Revamp Disaster Management
As climate change wreaks havoc on our planet, the federal government will need to grapple with perpetually increasing disasters.
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Student Workshop Proposes Ideas for Resilience in Three Communities
In the fall 2020 course, “Responsiveness and Resilience in the Built Environment,” students learned about sustainability challenges in three urban areas and came up with potential solutions.
