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Chilean Organization Hopes to Write Glacier Protection Into Chile’s New Constitution
Fundación Glaciares Chilenos is working to fill a gaping hole in Chilean environmental policy.
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The Planet Has a Fever
A recent study shows heat waves are growing longer and more frequent in almost every part of the world. The findings emphasize the need to take action against climate change.
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Student Spotlight: Sustainability Grads Explain What They Learned and What’s Next
Interviews with five students who recently received departmental honors for academic excellence in the Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development.
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Climate Change and COVID-19: the Denial Playbook is the Same
The Trump administration has responded to COVID-19 using tactics it honed in the climate arena: ignoring or burying scientific information, pushing misinformation, and silencing scientists who warn us of the dangers.
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When and How Should Schools Reopen?
It’s one of the most complicated, difficult questions of the pandemic, and there are many ways to answer it, according to Earth Institute experts.
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How Juneau, Alaska Responds to Yearly Glacier Floods
Glacial flooding is never predictable, but Juneau’s response has become reliably routine, thanks to scientific research and partnerships with government.
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Pod of the Planet Ep. 8: Marie Tharp’s Girl Talk
In this episode of Pod of the Planet, we celebrate the life of Marie Tharp and the inspiration she has been and continues to be to many scientists today.
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To Battle COVID and Climate Change, NYC Should Invest in Cycling
New York has the potential to be a model for how cities around the country can employ bicycling to improve environmental conditions and quality of life for residents.
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8 Surprising Facts About Marie Tharp, Mapmaker Extraordinaire
Maybe you already know that she created some of the first maps of the ocean floor and helped discover plate tectonics. Here are some lesser-known facts about this history-making cartographer.
