Sarah Fecht, Author at State of the Planet

Sarah Fecht

Sarah Fecht is the content manager at State of the Planet. She has previously worked as a freelance science journalist and an editor at Popular Science.

Recent Posts

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.

by |April 7, 2021
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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.

by |March 17, 2021
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Staff Spotlight: Judy Jamal, Coordinator in the Earth Institute Director’s Office

For this month’s spotlight, we turn the tables and interview the incredible woman who makes the Staff Spotlight series possible.

by |March 8, 2021
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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.

by |March 8, 2021
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How Exactly Does Carbon Dioxide Cause Global Warming?

CO2 molecules make up only a small percentage of the atmosphere, but their impact on our climate is huge. The reason comes down to physics and chemistry.

by |February 25, 2021

CO2 Dip May Have Helped Dinosaurs Walk From South America to Greenland

A new study identifies a climate phenomenon that may have helped sauropodomorphs spread northward across the Pangea supercontinent.

by |February 15, 2021
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Angelica Patterson: The ‘Shotgun Scientist’ Studying How Forests Respond to Climate Change

The doctoral candidate tells us about her research and some the challenges of being a woman of color in the sciences.

by |February 11, 2021

Celebrating the 2021 International Day of Women and Girls in Science

In honor of the day, we’re highlighting a few women who play an essential role in the Earth Institute’s work to understand how the planet works, how humans are changing it, and how to build a sustainable future.

by |February 11, 2021
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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.

by |January 25, 2021
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Study Paves Way for Rainwater Harvesting in Mexico City

The city has installed more than 20,000 systems for some its neediest residents.

by |January 14, 2021