Posts
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Rising Seas Threaten Low-Lying Coastal Cities, 10% of World Population
In a new report, CIESIN researchers help to identify urban populations at risk from sea level rise. Their updated data set is meant to inform adaptation strategies.
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Five Ways Schools Can Advance Sustainability and Climate Justice
It is more important than ever for schools, educators, and students to lead the way toward a more sustainable future.
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Should New York Build a Storm Surge Barrier?
A recent event at Columbia University debated the pros and cons.
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Recommendations for Creating a Department of Sustainability and Climate Change in NYC
A graduate student workshop evaluated the challenges and opportunities for a bill that aims to unite sustainability and resiliency issues under one office in city government.
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Last Chance to Apply to the 2020 Interdisciplinary Postdoc Program
If you’re a recent PhD interested in sustainable development, apply by October 30.
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Carbon Pricing as a Policy Instrument to Decarbonize Economies
A new study analyzes the suitability of different carbon pricing mechanisms as instruments to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
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Is Organic Food Really Better for the Environment?
Recent research suggests it might not be as sustainable as we might think, but it’s complicated.
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Building Greener Urban Environments Through Solar Energy
The Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development held the first Speaker Series of the semester with Solar One, a not-for-profit whose mission is to foster sustainability and resiliency in urban environments.
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Northern Peatlands Contain Twice as Much Carbon as Previously Thought
New findings double potential emissions from these areas, with big implications for climate modeling.
