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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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Adaptive ontogenetic shifts in larval responses to environmental cues
This paper by Faculty Advisory Committee member Dr. Martha Weiss reveals how insects respond to external cues, such as light and gravity, to respond to the environment correctly…
October 8, 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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Sustainability Expert Working at ‘Intersection of Social Justice and Environmental Issues’ Joins Georgetown as V.P.
Meghan Chapple, Georgetown’s first vice president of sustainability, will build on Georgetown’s ongoing sustainability work and lead the university’s strategic actions to…
September 15, 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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Assessing learning in low carbon technologies: Toward a more comprehensive approach
Dr. Joanna Lewis, who serves on GEI's Faculty Advisory Committee, reviews new knowledge about low carbon technology and how to accelerate low carbon innovation given a rapidly…
August 13, 2021
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Business and Science Converge in new Georgetown University M.S. in Environment and Sustainability Management
For those seeking to help organizations reduce their impact on the environment by harnessing the power of business, Georgetown University is offering a new interdisciplinary M.S.…
August 11, 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