Archive: In the Press
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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
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Water Scarcity
In this Council of Foreign Relations podcast episode, Dr. Mark Giordano, a member of our Faculty Advisory Committee, gives an introductory course on water use, water scarcity,…
July 8, 2021
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Brood X Cicadas Are Busy And So Are The Scientists Who Study Them
Dr. Martha Weiss and other DMV-area biologists study the behavior and characteristics of Brood X cicadas as millions of insects emerge after spending nearly 2 decades. …
May 25, 2021
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Hot Bird Summer—Smithsonian’s Sidedoor Podcast
Every spring, for as long as records have been kept, a crowd of hundreds of black-crowned night herons descend on the Smithsonian’s National Zoo, mating, eating and generally…
April 7, 2021
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The Texas blackouts showed how climate extremes threaten energy systems across the US
In my view, the events in Texas offer three important lessons for energy planners across the U.…
March 2, 2021
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Large variation in daily temperatures linked to lower economic growth
Economic growth is lower in regions that experience bigger swings in day-to-day temperatures, revealing a potential new cost of climate change that boosts the case for green…
February 8, 2021