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Meet Evan Brooks From the Climate and Society Class of 2024
A recipient of the Diamonstein-Spielvogel Fellowship, Brooks aims to craft inclusive policies that address the climate crisis.
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Aaron Stockel: From Byzantine History to Modern Politics
A soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program discusses his roundabout journey to climate science and politics.
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Saxon Stahl: Leading on Climate Through Student Governance
Stahl established the Climate School’s student government, writing its bylaws and constitution. They will soon be graduating from the Climate and Society program, and hope to eventually influence federal climate policy.
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Johan Lopez: Creating Positive Change Through Sustainable Financing
A soon-to-be graduate of the Climate and Society program, Lopez hopes to continue building a financial system that works better for people and the planet.
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Benjamin Preneta: Centering the Human Element in the Climate Crisis
What do African history, atmospheric dynamics, and military service all have in common? Preneta is combining his experience in each of them in order to advance climate solutions after he graduates from the Climate and Society program.
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Olivia Smith: Changing the Way We Look at Food Systems and the Environment
A soon-to-be graduate of the M.A. in Climate and Society program hopes to influence policy that makes food systems more sustainable and equitable.
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Student Spotlight: Christine Ow
After she graduates from the Environmental Science and Policy program in May, Ow will work at the intersection of water and technology.
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Student Spotlight: Kate Morsink, Future Sustainability Consultant
After she completes the Sustainability Management program in December, Kate will work for the Boston Consulting Group, helping businesses inject sustainability into their core strategy.
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What Tropical Trees Can Teach Us About the Environment
PhD student Rose Oelkers discusses her work in the Amazon and what we can learn from the trees if we listen closely.

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