Sustainability

Expert Pitch 

Renewables take a blow from coronavirus, but recovery expected

March 31, 2020 sarah Jonas Climate, Coronavirus, COVID – 19, Environment, Renewable Energy, Sustainability

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Expert Pitch 

In face of pandemic, Barclays climate resolution reflects long-term climate threat

March 30, 2020 sarah Jonas Corporate Sustainability, Environment, Sustainability

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Announcement 

Georgia Tech Professor Uses Virtual Reality to Move Major Conference Online

March 25, 2020 sarah Jonas Sustainability, Virtual Reality, vr

For the first time in its 26-year history, the IEEE VR conference will meet in an all-virtual environment, a change prompted by the need to support social distancing recommendations related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

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Feature 

Why do farmers care about conservation?

March 23, 2020 sarah Jonas Agriculture, Conservation, Ecology, Ecosystem, Environment, Farming, Habitat, Nature, Sustainability

Long-term farm success depends on sustainable practices.

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Research Results 

Nature-Inspired Green Energy Technology Clears Important Development Hurdle

March 19, 2020 sarah Jonas artificial photosynthesis, Renewable Energy, solar fuels, Sustainability, Sustainable Energy

A new design has put the long-sought idea of artificial photosynthesis within reach

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Expert Pitch 

Trump floodplain buyout plan bold, but ‘uncoordinated’

March 12, 2020March 13, 2020 sarah Jonas Climate Change, Environment, Flooding, Housing, Sustainability, Trump Administration, Urban Planning

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Researchers provide insight on how our notion of the environment has changed since the inception of Earth Day 50-years ago

March 11, 2020 sarah Jonas Earth Day, Environment, Sustainability, Tourism, Urban Development

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Research Results 

Cover crops can benefit hot, dry soils

March 4, 2020 sarah Jonas Agriculture, Agronomy, Carbon, Climate, Crop Science, Environment, Innovation, Plant Science, Research, Science, soil, soil health, Sustainability

Soil gets more than just “cover” from cover crops.

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Higher Education Event 

ESF is First College in New York to Sign Plastic Ban Pledge

March 3, 2020 sarah Jonas College, Environment, Plastic, student activism, Sustainability

The SUNY College of Environmental Science and Forestry (ESF) is the first college in New York state to sign the #breakfreefromplastic pledge committing to develop a roadmap to a plastic-free campus by 2025. Students drive the college’s zero-waste efforts.

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Expert Pitch 

Freeze in NYC sea wall study delays funding, solutions for at-risk coastline

February 26, 2020 sarah Jonas Climate Change, Hurricane Sandy, Hurricanes, New York City, Sea Level Rise, Sustainability

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Research Results 

Preparing Plants for our Future Climate

February 26, 2020 sarah Jonas Agriculture, Atmosphere, Climate, Climate Change, Crop Science, Crops, Environment, Greenhouse Gas, Innovation, Plant Breeding, Plant Science, Research, Science, Sustainability, Temperature

Study investigates plant behavior when exposed to higher carbon dioxide levels.

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Announcement 

UN GLOBAL COMPACT NETWORK USA SEEKS PROFESSIONALS COMMITTED TO ADVANCING SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT GOALS

February 24, 2020 sarah Jonas Business, Climate Change, Corporate Responsibility, Corporate Sustainability, Entrepreneur, Entrepreneurs, Entrepreneurship, ESG, International Trade, SDGs, Sustainability, Sustainable Development, United Nations

The UN Global Compact Network USA is seeking applicants for this year’s SDG Pioneers program from businesses and other organizations worldwide. Nominate an SDG Pioneer from your organization today!

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