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The Tools to Build a Green Economy
What role does public policy play in encouraging and facilitating the green economy? What are the policy tools and incentives that steer green investment effectively?
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Putting Knowledge to Work in the Real World: The Capstone Projects
The study of sustainability management and environmental policy is put to the test when applied to solving real world problems. Students in Columbia University’s Master of Science in Sustainability Management and Master of Public Administration in Environmental Science and Policy programs presented their final capstone projects done for real clients.
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We Need to Finance and Subsidize Mass Transit
While it would be nice to see a mass transit financing solution included in an effort to rebuild the nation’s depleted highway trust fund, a nation that refuses to tax itself to repair deteriorating roads and bridges appears unlikely to provide funding for mass transit. Still, no effort to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse…
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New Report Shows How U.S. Can Slash Greenhouse Emissions
Researchers Map Low-Carbon Investments and Policy Changes
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Study Charts Path to Low Carbon in Major Emitting Countries
First Global Cooperative Effort Aims to Support UN Climate Talks
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Managing Energy Efficiency: Translating Policy into Action
It seems logical that conserving energy is good for everyone: reducing carbon pollution is good for the environment, and conserving resources makes financial sense. Yet, getting customers to participate in cost-saving, energy-efficient programs is not as straightforward as one might think. To examine this issue further, on March 13, the Earth Institute co-hosted, with the…
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Survey Shows Many Are Clueless On How To Save Energy
People Turn Off Lights in Vain, Ignoring Real Efficiencies
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Risks Cloud Financing for Curbing Climate Change
Policies Uncertain and May Not Stop Warming, Says Study
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‘Green’ Geochemistry Building Wins Awards
Leading Climate Studies, Sustainably
