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Earth Day 2021: What We Can Learn From the Past Year
A look back at the past year and lessons from the pandemic that might help in solving climate change.
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COVID Vaccine Distribution Nears a Turning Point, but Equity Issues Remain
As production ramps up, experts hope the vaccine will reach areas that are underprivileged and often hardest-hit.
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How to Build a More Resilient Energy Grid for the Future: Part 1
Microgrids can reduce vulnerabilities to climate change and related disasters, keeping the lights on when other parts of the grid experience power disruptions.
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Why International Women’s Day Is Still Relevant in 2021
Gender equality is an essential ingredient in building a fair and sustainable world. Today we’re publishing stories that honor the accomplishments of many of our women colleagues.
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Experts Weigh In on the Deep Freeze and Power Outages in Texas
Is a failure of wind power really behind the blackouts? How can we make sure this doesn’t happen again? Earth Institute scholars have answers to these questions and more.
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Four Ways the Biden Administration Can Revamp Disaster Management
As climate change wreaks havoc on our planet, the federal government will need to grapple with perpetually increasing disasters.
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Future COVID-19 Relief Should Focus More on Children
A new report points out some of the ways children are getting left behind during COVID-19 and other disasters — and how we can do better.
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EI LIVE K12 Is Back for Spring 2021
Our popular video series for students, educators, and parents returns with an exciting lineup from January to June.
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Leaning Into Uncertainty: A Life of Anticipating the Worst-Case Scenario
Since his time as a theater major in college, disaster preparedness expert Jeffrey Schlegelmilch has known the importance of improvising and having backup plans.

The first Earth Day in 1970 ignited a movement to stop polluting our planet. Today, our scientists and experts are tackling the most pressing challenges to achieve real-world impact. This Earth Day, join us in our commitment to realizing a just and sustainable future for our planet. Visit our Earth Day website for ideas, resources, and inspiration.
