Climate change — caused by human activities like burning fossil fuels, deforestation, and industrialization — is one of the most urgent challenges facing our planet. These activities increase greenhouse gas emissions, trapping heat in the atmosphere and disrupting global climate systems. The impacts are far-reaching, from more frequent extreme weather events to rising sea levels and ecosystem shifts. Tackling climate change will require a sustained commitment to cutting emissions, transitioning to renewable energy, and strengthening resilience in vulnerable communities worldwide.
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- Wednesday, November 19, 2025 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM Where: Off-campus Description: Experience the deliberative democracy wave! Join us for an immersive evening by stepping into the role of a participant in a civic assembly! Working together, Bard College’s Hannah Arendt Center for Politics and Humanities, People’s Creative Institute , Columbia World Projects, and The Civic Engagement Commission in collaboration with Powerhouse Arts are excited to present “You Are Democracy: A Series on Collective Power,” a three-part event […]
- Friday, November 14, 2025 12:15 PM – 1:15 PM Where: Heyman Center for the Humanities, 74 Morningside Dr., New York, NY 10027 Description: Workplace Politics: How Politicians and Employers Subvert Elections by TIMOTHY FRYE, ORA JOHN REUTER, AND DAVID SZAKONYI In many countries politicians rely on employers to influence the voting behavior of their employees, but this type of voter mobilization is remarkably understudied. Workplace Mobilization: How Politicians and Employers Subvert […]
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