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Alumni Spotlight: Sage Solomine Raises Funds for Big Cat Conservation
Sage Solomine leveraged her master’s degree from the Environmental Science and Policy program to achieve her goal of protecting big cats with Panthera.
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Scientist Questions Ethics of Collecting Endangered Insects for Study
As glaciers disappear, so too do the insects that call them home. So an ecologist has questioned whether traditional methods of killing insects to study them is sustainable.
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Columbia Climate School’s Non-Degree Offerings for Fall 2021
Starting in fall 2021, the Columbia Climate School will offer non-degree educational programs for high school students and adult learners.
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“Tell Us What You Need:” The Essential NGO Mindset
M.S. Sustainability Management alum Wendy Hapgood co-founded the Wild Tomorrow Fund, which is currently rewilding a large tract of land in South Africa.
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A Porpoise at the Precipice: Should We Let the Vaquita Go?
With mothers and calves among the last nine or so porpoises, recovery is still possible. This is a rare instance where a small, specific investment could help bring the vaquita back from the brink.
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Blue Whale Population in Chile Threatened by Fishing Industry
Through vessel strikes and noise pollution, the fishing industry in Chilean Patagonia creates challenges for local blue whale populations.
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Environmentalists and Glacier Activists Are Poised to Rewrite Chile’s Constitution
A newly elected constitutional assembly is charged with rewriting Chile’s constitution from scratch, with strong representation from Indigenous peoples and environmentalists, including glacier activists.
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Quiz: Earth Day and Environmentalism
Take a break and test your knowledge of Earth Day, environmentalism, and all things natural.
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To Save Giant Sequoia Trees, Maybe It’s Time to Plant Backups
When a species spreads too slowly to escape climate dangers, should humans assist them in migrating into nearby territories?
