Guest's articles Environmental Science Protecting Climate Labor – State of the Planet During the summer of 2022, I was part of a 16-member crew doing trail maintenance in California’s Trinity Alps. The job required us to live in tents and work outside. For several days, smoke from three different forest fires in the region had been burning our throats and giving us headaches, despite the masks we […] Written by Guest September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Environmental Science How Greenland’s Ice Holds Clues to Our Future – State of the Planet A melting pond atop Greenland’s ice sheet. Photo: Marco Tedesco Few places afford a such a clear view of climate change as does Greenland, a frozen island in the Arctic about half the size of the United States, with a polar ice cap that’s three kilometers thick at its center. The melting of Greenland’s ice […] Written by Guest August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Environmental Science Paying It Forward to Her Community – State of the Planet Photo: Mikelison Womack María Florencia (“Flor”) Pérez’s journey into environmental advocacy began in her early years in Argentina. In second grade, a school campaign opened her eyes to the harmful effects of smoking cigarettes, highlighting both the public health risks and the environmental impact of cigarette waste. This experience profoundly impacted Peréz, who even went […] Written by Guest August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Environmental Science Exploring Sustainable Development Through Fellowships in Italy – State of the Planet With rising sea levels, extreme waves and storm surges, Venice is notoriously vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. A Sustainable Serenissima: Water and the Future of Venice program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore ways in which contemporary Venice confronts sustainability challenges and develops resilience. Studying in Venice offers a unique opportunity for […] Written by Guest August 10, 2024August 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Environmental Science New Sabin Center Report Maps Climate Cases in the Global South – State of the Planet In recent years, climate litigation has witnessed a surge in cases across the world. While scholarly interest has predominantly focused on cases from the Global North, attention to litigation originating in the Global South has been lacking, yet crucial in understanding the broader climate litigation landscape. Credit: Sora Shimazaki via pexels In July, the Sabin […] Written by Guest August 3, 2024August 3, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Environmental Science ‘Coal + Ice’ Exhibit Reflects the Interconnected Challenges of Climate Change – State of the Planet Installation view of David Breashears’ Mount Everest, Main Rongbuk Glacier, Tibet, China, 2007. Courtesy of Asia Society In a powerful new iteration of the “Coal + Ice” exhibit, on display at the Asia Society in New York through August 11, the immersive works of over 30 photographers highlight the causes and consequences of climate change […] Written by Guest July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Environmental Science Can Digital Payments Help Countries Adapt to Climate Change? – State of the Planet For thousands of farmers in the Philippines, climate change is a direct threat to their livelihoods. Increased temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns are already contributing to reduced yields of staple crops like maize and sugarcane. Extreme weather events such as typhoons are expected to disproportionately impact the agricultural sector, affecting productivity, driving up prices and […] Written by Guest July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Environmental Science Scientists Collaborate to Track Sea Level Rise From Glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica – State of the Planet Ice melange and icebergs from Ilulissat Glacier of the Greenland ice sheet in 2015. Credit: Liss Marie Andreassen As climate change advances, the vast bodies of ice on Antarctica and Greenland contribute significantly to sea level rise. To project their future effect on sea level rise, additional research is required to improve scientists’ understanding of […] Written by Guest July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Environmental Science Scaling the Mountains of Textile Waste in New York City – State of the Planet As the subway train rumbles through the tunnels, I anticipate my arrival at a textile waste facility in Brooklyn, where I will spend the day volunteering with Columbia University’s Impact Fashion Club. My job is to sort through fabric scraps and textile waste for Fabscrap, a non-profit organization and one-stop textile reuse and recycling resource. […] Written by Guest July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Environmental Science A Journey From Climate Conservation to Corporate Consulting – State of the Planet Alicia Kurnia Liono began her career in wildlife conservation, working with organizations like the Zoological Society of London and the World Wildlife Fund. But after exploring her options and meeting some financial decision-makers who were involved with environmental conservation, Liono decided to transition to consulting and sustainable finance; she became a fellow for organizations such […] Written by Guest July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked Environmental Science Two Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers – State of the Planet The Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development (SDEV) is proud to celebrate the hard work and outstanding dedication of its recent graduates. For this spotlight, we caught up with Daniel Leal de Moraes Santana and Sophie Hanin to learn about their experiences in the program, post-graduation plans and words of wisdom for current and future students. […] Written by Guest June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Protecting Climate Labor – State of the Planet During the summer of 2022, I was part of a 16-member crew doing trail maintenance in California’s Trinity Alps. The job required us to live in tents and work outside. For several days, smoke from three different forest fires in the region had been burning our throats and giving us headaches, despite the masks we […] Written by Guest September 8, 2024September 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science How Greenland’s Ice Holds Clues to Our Future – State of the Planet A melting pond atop Greenland’s ice sheet. Photo: Marco Tedesco Few places afford a such a clear view of climate change as does Greenland, a frozen island in the Arctic about half the size of the United States, with a polar ice cap that’s three kilometers thick at its center. The melting of Greenland’s ice […] Written by Guest August 28, 2024August 28, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Paying It Forward to Her Community – State of the Planet Photo: Mikelison Womack María Florencia (“Flor”) Pérez’s journey into environmental advocacy began in her early years in Argentina. In second grade, a school campaign opened her eyes to the harmful effects of smoking cigarettes, highlighting both the public health risks and the environmental impact of cigarette waste. This experience profoundly impacted Peréz, who even went […] Written by Guest August 13, 2024August 13, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Exploring Sustainable Development Through Fellowships in Italy – State of the Planet With rising sea levels, extreme waves and storm surges, Venice is notoriously vulnerable to the impacts of climate change. A Sustainable Serenissima: Water and the Future of Venice program provides undergraduate students the opportunity to explore ways in which contemporary Venice confronts sustainability challenges and develops resilience. Studying in Venice offers a unique opportunity for […] Written by Guest August 10, 2024August 10, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science New Sabin Center Report Maps Climate Cases in the Global South – State of the Planet In recent years, climate litigation has witnessed a surge in cases across the world. While scholarly interest has predominantly focused on cases from the Global North, attention to litigation originating in the Global South has been lacking, yet crucial in understanding the broader climate litigation landscape. Credit: Sora Shimazaki via pexels In July, the Sabin […] Written by Guest August 3, 2024August 3, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science ‘Coal + Ice’ Exhibit Reflects the Interconnected Challenges of Climate Change – State of the Planet Installation view of David Breashears’ Mount Everest, Main Rongbuk Glacier, Tibet, China, 2007. Courtesy of Asia Society In a powerful new iteration of the “Coal + Ice” exhibit, on display at the Asia Society in New York through August 11, the immersive works of over 30 photographers highlight the causes and consequences of climate change […] Written by Guest July 19, 2024July 19, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Can Digital Payments Help Countries Adapt to Climate Change? – State of the Planet For thousands of farmers in the Philippines, climate change is a direct threat to their livelihoods. Increased temperatures and erratic rainfall patterns are already contributing to reduced yields of staple crops like maize and sugarcane. Extreme weather events such as typhoons are expected to disproportionately impact the agricultural sector, affecting productivity, driving up prices and […] Written by Guest July 16, 2024July 16, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Scientists Collaborate to Track Sea Level Rise From Glaciers in Greenland and Antarctica – State of the Planet Ice melange and icebergs from Ilulissat Glacier of the Greenland ice sheet in 2015. Credit: Liss Marie Andreassen As climate change advances, the vast bodies of ice on Antarctica and Greenland contribute significantly to sea level rise. To project their future effect on sea level rise, additional research is required to improve scientists’ understanding of […] Written by Guest July 8, 2024July 8, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Scaling the Mountains of Textile Waste in New York City – State of the Planet As the subway train rumbles through the tunnels, I anticipate my arrival at a textile waste facility in Brooklyn, where I will spend the day volunteering with Columbia University’s Impact Fashion Club. My job is to sort through fabric scraps and textile waste for Fabscrap, a non-profit organization and one-stop textile reuse and recycling resource. […] Written by Guest July 5, 2024July 5, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science A Journey From Climate Conservation to Corporate Consulting – State of the Planet Alicia Kurnia Liono began her career in wildlife conservation, working with organizations like the Zoological Society of London and the World Wildlife Fund. But after exploring her options and meeting some financial decision-makers who were involved with environmental conservation, Liono decided to transition to consulting and sustainable finance; she became a fellow for organizations such […] Written by Guest July 1, 2024July 1, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
Environmental Science Two Sustainable Development Award Winners Reflect on Their College Careers – State of the Planet The Undergraduate Program in Sustainable Development (SDEV) is proud to celebrate the hard work and outstanding dedication of its recent graduates. For this spotlight, we caught up with Daniel Leal de Moraes Santana and Sophie Hanin to learn about their experiences in the program, post-graduation plans and words of wisdom for current and future students. […] Written by Guest June 17, 2024June 17, 2024 Saving Bookmark this article Bookmarked
