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Using a People-Centered Approach to Design Restoration Projects
A new study proposes a more holistic approach to planning restoration projects that do not “leave people off the map.”
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A Just Transition for Women: Working Toward Digital Literacy in India
As the digital divide grows, women in India are dropping out of the workforce. Columbia Climate School’s Center for Sustainable Development and the non-profit Mahashakti Seva Kendra are working together to reverse this trend.
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Without Changes, Global Food Systems May Drive World Beyond Climate Targets, Says Study
Production of meat, dairy and rice are the leading sources of food-related emissions. Improved management practices and changes in diet could go a long way to addressing the issues.
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What We Need to Learn From Climate-Accelerated Extreme Weather Events
We need to build our response capacity leading up to extreme-weather emergencies and implement a more systematic and assured process of reconstruction for victims in the aftermath.
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Flooding in Jakarta: A Call to Increase Climate Change Awareness
Despite being frequent victims of climate-driven disasters, Indonesians are largely unaware of climate change and its impacts. Education, media attention, and conversations could be key to shifting those perceptions.
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From Pre-med to ESG: It’s Never Too Late for a Career Change
William Hsu, who graduated from the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program in 2019, brings together different fields to advance an equitable and green future.
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The Quest to Redesign Washington’s State Flag — and Honor Its Natural Landscape
With imagery representing Puget Sound, the Cascade Ranges, and expansive orchards, a new state flag seeks to foster both pride and preservation.
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A Hidden World: Nighttime Photography in Greenland
Photographer Steven Giovinco shared his thoughts on the creative process behind his images on display in a new exhibition, ‘On The Arctic Edge’.
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Towering Wildfire Clouds Are Affecting the Stratosphere, and the Climate
Aircraft collecting data from clouds of smoke have revealed surprising effects of wildfires on the ground.
