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Natural Parks as a Form of Oppression?
Natural parks are good for people and the environment. However, what if they came at a cost such as taking someone’s land without permission? Would it be worth it?
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6 Climate Change Solutions We Can All Agree On
These ideas hold merit no matter where you fall on the political spectrum
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Houston’s Post-Harvey Toxic Mess
If we are to maintain the way of life we enjoy while maintaining a safe and healthy environment, we need to require more careful management of toxic substances.
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Could Climate Change Breed a Whole New Category of Hurricane?
Hoaxes have been calling Irma a Category 6 hurricane, but there’s no such thing. Could there be, in the future?
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Hurricanes Harvey and Irma Show That It’s Time for Companies to Disclose Climate Risks to Investors
How a business contributes to and is impacted by the changing climate is becoming increasingly important for shareholders.
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Hurricane Irma: Resources for Journalists
As Hurricane Irma batters the Caribbean with winds up to 185 miles per hour, Earth Institute experts are standing by to answer questions from the media.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED–Apply to an internship today
The Earth Institute has extended the internship application deadline for positions in a variety of administration, communications and research roles. Undergraduate, graduate and PhD students are eligible to apply for the opportunity to work on a sustainability-focused project.
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DEADLINE EXTENDED–Apply today to be a research assistant
The Earth Institute has extended the application deadline for applications to undergraduate research assistant positions for the fall 2017 semester. Undergraduates from Columbia and Barnard will be able to serve as research assistants on research projects related to sustainable development and the environment with distinguished faculty and researchers at the cutting edge of this burgeoning…
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Disaster Recovery and Reconstruction is a National Security Issue
National security is about protecting the safety and way of life of the American people. It is the single most important responsibility of government. We need to get past dysfunction and treat natural and human made disaster response and recovery as a national security issue.
