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Grazing Disputes in Kyrgyzstan Reveal Pasture Access Concerns for Herders
A clash between livestock herders in the central region of the country uncovers political, economic, and environmental concerns among pastoralist communities.
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New Podcast Episode: New York’s Pathway to Decarbonization
As the Cuomo administration emerges from the hardest days of the COVID-19 pandemic, questions remain as to how the state plans to achieve its ambitious decarbonization goals.
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Geologists Identify Deep-Earth Structures That May Signal Hidden Metal Lodes
Previously unrecognized structural lines deep in the earth appear to signal the locations of giant deposits of copper, lead, zinc and other vital metals near the surface.
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What’s New and Noteworthy in the Latest Congressional Report on Climate Change
In its new report, the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis decided to select more solutions — more technologies, more policy options, and more innovation.
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Density, Equity, and the History of Epidemics in New York City
The city’s economic success depends on its density. But density also allows contagious diseases to spread. Looking at how the city has managed this conflict in the past could shed light on what the future holds.
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Announcing ‘EI Teach’ for K-12 Educators
The Earth Institute’s inaugural professional development training effort will provide cutting-edge content and tools to prepare K-12 educators to teach climate change in the classroom.
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New Website Maps and Models the Science of Peace
The Sustaining Peace Project website highlights what we can learn from societies that have lived in harmony for generations.
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Even During Lockdown, California Moves to Decarbonize Trucking
California’s Air Resource Board and governor deserve enormous credit for moving ahead even in the face of the worsening pandemic. It demonstrates leadership, vision and persistence.
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Yakama Nation Fishery Succeeds In Restoring Columbia River Sturgeon
After near extinction due to overfishing, hydroelectric damming, and climate change, the Columbia River white sturgeon has made a comeback thanks to Indigenous-led restoration.
