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Learning to Make the Case for Greener Products
Companies are coming under increasing pressure to reduce the environmental harm of their products, according to Al Iannuzzi, senior director of environment, health and sustainability at Johnson & Johnson. For his firm, the decisive turning point came when Walmart, the largest single buyer of Johnson & Johnson products, demanded greener products of its suppliers, Iannuzzi…
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Sustainability Lessons from Philly
Students in a new sustainability course this semester are learning directly from practitioners who are transforming cities, changing the ways private firms do business, and improving people’s lives. They are leaders, such as Katherine Gajewski, Philadelphia’s sustainability director, who spent an hour with students on a recent Wednesday evening, discussing the strategies she uses to…
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MS Alum Transitions to Sustainable Healthcare
Lindsey Clark originally joined the Master of Science in Sustainability Management program with the intention of going into sustainability consulting after graduation, but an internship with Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center led to an unexpected opportunity.
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ESP Alum Leads Sandy Relief Efforts
MPA in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) alumnus Todd Miner (’10) has always been heavily involved in work at post-conflict and disaster areas, both abroad and in the United States. He puts the management and planning skills he acquired from the MPA-ESP program to good use in his current role as director of Friends of…
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ESP Program Prepares Student for Career in Wildlife Conservation
Having worked at the Assistant Editor of Sanctuary Asia, an Indian wildlife magazine, co-founded the 2041 Antarctic Youth Ambassador Programme, and volunteered with the Indian Youth Climate Network, current MPA in Environmental Science and Policy (MPA-ESP) student Swati Hingorani (’14) has always had a passion for environmental issues. As she looks forward to her graduation…
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MS Student Sails into Sustainability
M.S. in Sustainability Management student Martin Garcia Urtiaga first became interested in sustainability five years ago as a passenger on a transatlantic sailboat voyage. After living in a confined space with limited supplies for a prolonged period of time, Martin became more interested in sustainability, particularly developing methods for more efficient use of earth’s natural…
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ESP Program Partners with AmeriCorps
This year, in order to draw top applicants, the MPA in Environmental Science and Policy program has developed a partnership with Americorps and AmeriCorps Alums to help their alumni achieve success in graduate school. Each year, more than 80,000 Americorps volunteers engage in in service at nonprofits, schools, public agencies, and community and faith-based groups…
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ESP Alum Focuses Career on Clean Energy Solutions
MPA in Environmental Science and Policy alumnus James Vener (‘07) entered the program with the intention of transitioning his career from environmental engineering to environmental policy, but was surprised to discover an interest in clean energy.
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New Course to Feature Leading Sustainability Practitioners
Some of the world’s leading sustainability practitioners are coming to campus next semester. They will be teaching students as part of a new course, Practicum in Innovative Sustainability Leadership, in the M.S. in Sustainability Management program. The course will cover a range of sustainability issues – from urban sustainability to green products – but it…
By studying thousands of buildings and analyzing their electricity use, Columbia Climate School Dean Alexis Abramson has been able to uncover ways to significantly cut energy consumption and emissions. Watch the Video: “Engineering a Cooler Future Through Smarter Buildings“
