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Community Group Welcomes Step Forward for Offshore Wind in New York

On March 18, the New York Public Service Commission green-lighted a critical component of the state’s first offshore wind farm.

by Hillary Aidun |March 19, 2021

Radhika Iyengar Tackles Educational Inequalities in Developing Countries

She’s fighting for access to education for some of India’s most marginalized groups, and finding creative ways to blur the line between schools and communities.

by |March 8, 2021
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Video: Adapting Agriculture to Climate Today, for Tomorrow

The project aims to combat hunger by increasing climate knowledge in six countries that are particularly vulnerable to the effects of climate change and fluctuations.

by |March 3, 2021
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Sabin Center Launches Climate Reregulation Tracker as President Biden Takes Office

The tracker will follow the Biden administration’s progress in undoing the Trump administration’s assault on climate change policy.

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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
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Podcast Series Investigates Colonialism and COVID-19

From the Navajo Nation to Somalia, diverse speakers discuss how colonial structures are perpetuated in modern times and reflected in the COVID crisis.

by Angie Tran, AC4 Communications Team |December 29, 2020
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Study Identifies Ways to Limit Arsenic Contamination From Mines

Certain treatments of mining waste can help prevent arsenic runoff from entering local water supplies, according to a new study.

by Emma Venarde |December 10, 2020
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Sabin Center Files Comments on Behalf of New Yorkers Who Welcome Renewable Energy

The comments urge that new regulations should promote, rather than hamstring, the safe and sensible siting of wind and solar energy projects.

by Hillary Aidun |December 3, 2020

How Lessons From Bees, Leaves and Our Own Blood May Help Us Save Civilization

A new book argues that humanity can stave off catastrophe by observing how natural systems have evolved simple strategies to assure their survival.

by |December 1, 2020
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Helping Vietnam’s Coffee Sector Become More Climate Resilient

A new platform aims to use digital technology to help farmers lower costs, boost yields and increase profits.

by Joseph Conway |November 13, 2020