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EXPERT: La Crosse’s plan to fix, release feral cats is “Horrible idea”
Dr. Peter Marra has studied the effects that cats have on the environment, especially the impact on killing off bird. …
January 12, 2022
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China’s timeline to ditch coal, adopt green technology may be too slow to help climate
Dr. Joanna Lewis offers insights on China's economic ties to coal and transition to clean energy in this PBS News Hour. …
November 2, 2021
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Ahead of UN Climate Summit, China Offers No Significant New Goals
As world leaders gather for COP26, China announced it has no new significant goals to reduce climate-changing emissions, despite being the world's top emitter of carbon dioxide…
October 28, 2021
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How dolphins use tools, teamwork, and trickery to get their dinner
Dr. Janet Mann contributes to this National Geographic article on the complex and creative strategies dolphins use to. …
October 27, 2021
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Benefits of taking action on climate change far outweigh costs
A study led by Georgetown University and published last year in Nature Communications showed that the estimated economic cost of climate inaction is far higher than previously…
October 13, 2021
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Georgetown McDonough’s New Initiative Makes The Business Case For Sustainability
Georgetown's McDonough Business School's Business of Sustainability Initiative makes the business case for environmental.…
October 10, 2021
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Georgetown Hires Inaugural VP of Sustainability
Georgetown Hires Inaugural VP of Sustainability September 24, 2021 by Andrew Hong and Claire Stowe Leave a Comment Georgetown University hired its first vice president of…
September 24, 2021
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Climate Change Is ‘Not a Geostrategic Weapon,’ Kerry Tells Chinese Leaders
Dr. Joanna Lewis comments on China-US diplomatic relations amidst tense climate negotiations between the two countries in this article from the New York. …
September 1, 2021
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‘Solid’ Biden Vehicle Emission Proposal Still Open to Lawsuits
The Biden administration’s carefully unveiled plans for tighter vehicle emission rules appear more resistant to major litigation but aren’t immune to lawsuits, according to…
August 6, 2021
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Majestic pink spoonbill birds seen in D.C. area, far from Floridian habitat
“It's a freak of nature,” said Peter Marra, director of Georgetown University's Environment Initiative and an expert on migratory.…
August 3, 2021