Month: May 2018
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Introducing the Environmental Science and Policy Class of 2019
The graduate class consists of 57 students who will combat today’s most pressing sustainability and environmental problems.
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Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development Seeks Fall 2018 Teaching Assistants
The Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development is currently accepting applications for Fall 2018 Teaching Assistant positions for two courses.
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The U.S. Can Still Take the Lead in Clean Energy Investment
In order for clean energy investments to deliver on their full potential for our economy, national security, and wellbeing, we need to remember three things.
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Increasing Heat Is Driving Off Clouds That Dampen California Wildfires
Sunny California may be getting too sunny. Increasing summer temperatures brought on by a combination of intensifying urbanization and warming climate are driving off once-common morning cloud cover in southern coastal areas of the state, leading to increased risk of wildfires.
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Reimagining Peace and Security: The Women, Peace and Security Inaugural Workshop
Last week, a diverse group of activists, practitioners, and academics from across the U.S. came together to discuss building collective action for peace and social change.
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Saving the NYC Subways will Require Money and Political Courage
Both our governor and mayor need to place public service above political gain to save our mass transit system.
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Climate-Related Flooding May Quickly Disrupt Global Trade Chains
Intensifying river floods caused by global warming may hamper national economies worldwide, and effects might propagate through global trade and supply networks, a new study says.
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New York’s Waterways are WILD: Come Explore at the Great Fish Count!
On June 2nd, residents in and around New York City can join scientists in exploring our estuary and assessing the diversity of our local waterways.
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Former Lamont-Doherty Intern Takes Home Fourth Place In Intel Science Fair
Alexandria Ang takes home the prestigious recognition for her research on a climate change-driven algae whose greenish blooms plague the Arabian Sea.
