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Alum Launches First-Ever Shared Electric Mopeds in New York City
With his passion for energy and sustainability, Frank Reig, an MPA in Environmental Science and Policy alum, is working to make urban transit “fast, affordable and way more fun.”
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Uncovering the Science behind Environmental Legislation
The MPA in Environmental Science and Policy Workshop requirements mirror real-world sustainability problem-solving.
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Ideology and the Transition to Environmental Sustainability
Anti-regulatory ideology is an obstacle to the development of the technology needed to transition to environmental sustainability.
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Regulating the Sharing Economy: Uber and Airbnb
In regulating the sharing economy, remember that sharing is an asset for the sustainable city.
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Being Pragmatic About the Transition to an Environmentally Sustainable Economy
We are in the midst of a transition to a renewable resource-based circular economy. It will take a long time to complete, but the process of change has begun.
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Making Progress in Sustainability May Require a Culture Shift In Science and Academia
A new commentary suggests innovative ideas to promote collaboration and interdisciplinary teamwork, which are essential to sustainability breakthroughs.
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Bringing Women Back to the Table (and to the Power Plant)
Why women need to be included in energy and sustainability discussions—and how we can make that happen.
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Meet the 2019 Environmental Science and Policy Student Government Organization
The organization is critical in connecting Environmental Science and Policy students to each other, the alumni network, and School of International and Public Affairs.
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NatureNet Science Fellowship Now Accepting Applications for 2019
Apply for NatureNet Science Fellowships at Columbia University by September 7, 2018.
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“
