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New England's Trees and Forests

Donald Pfister discusses how European settlers made a lasting impact on New England’s trees.
Buying Local: Do Food Miles Matter?

Dr. Gary Adamkiewicz reveals some surprising facts on buying local food and the impact on climate change.
First University Sustainability Impact Report Released

Harvard University’s Sustainability Impact Report shows the progress to reduce the environmental footprint.
Billion-Dollar Plan To Save The World

Mark Plotkin, ALB ’79, started the Amazon Conservation Team, which caught the eye of an eBay billionaire.
Inside the Mind of Worry

David Ropeik examines why smart brains make the wrong decisions when faced with danger.
A Graduate Student Builds Pollution Awareness in Hawaii

Student Wayne Sentman gives us a peek into his work leading ecotours on the Hawaiian island of Midway Atoll.
Travel and Responsible Climate Protection—Battle Over

Megan Epler Wood writes about how a battle to curb the impacts of aviation on our global climate was won this past Decembe
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Instructor David Ropeik explains how emotions affect risk perception and what we can do to make better decisions.
New Team to Teach Planning for Carbon Neutrality

Sustainability and carbon management experts team up to teach Planning for Carbon Neutrality: Practical Methods for Implementin
Chemicals Lurking in Your Food? Detox Your Diet!

Environmental health scientist and instructor Gary Adamkiewicz tells us what to watch out for in our foods.

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