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Philosophy
fromApaonline
1 week ago

Recently Published Book Spotlight: The Moral Circle

Humanity needs to expand its moral circle to include a broader range of sentient and morally significant beings.
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago

CTI announces 2025 winners of Ye Awards for graduate achievements in teaching | Cornell Chronicle

I think my research has made me a better educator - and my role as an educator has made me a better researcher. Running discussion sessions for the Society and Natural Resources and Environmental Governance course has been among the most memorable and meaningful aspects of my Ph.D.
Education
fromCornell Chronicle
2 weeks ago

Ye Awards celebrate outstanding graduate achievements in teaching | Cornell Chronicle

Manasi Anand and Ellie Homant received the 2024-2025 Outstanding Teaching Assistant Awards for their exceptional contributions to teaching.
fromState of the Planet
1 month ago

Student Spotlight: Advancing Equity Through Clean Energy Policy

Equitable energy access is essential for achieving social and environmental goals.
Nicholas Britton's experiences in environmental studies led to his focus on energy policy.
Mindfulness
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

We can't step back in time: a new book about eco anxiety and climate change

Alice Mah's book reflects on personal and ecological debts, illustrating how understanding our past can shape a more responsible future.
fromThe Washington Post
2 months ago

On a remote Australian island, the birds are so full of plastic they crunch

"This isn't microplastics. We're talking items up to and including the size of bottle caps and tetra pack lids, cutlery, clothes pegs..."
OMG science
US news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
2 months ago

Harvard researcher charged with trying to smuggle frog embryos into United States

A Harvard researcher faces deportation and smuggling charges for attempting to bring frog embryos into the U.S., with potential consequences of 20 years in prison.
Europe politics
fromtime.com
2 months ago

Cutting Emissions Could Prevent Thousands of Deaths Linked to Polluted Air

Air pollution causes 7 million premature deaths annually; reducing pollutants can save lives.
History
fromWorldhistory
3 months ago

Futures after Progress by Chloe Ahmann (Book Review)

"Futures After Progress" explores how environmental factors shape socioeconomic and political history in late industrial Baltimore.
#climate-change
Environment
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Just 111 companies have cost the world $28 TRILLION in climate damage

A study identifies 111 companies responsible for $28 trillion in climate damage, highlighting the role of fossil fuel companies in the climate crisis.
Environment
fromMail Online
3 months ago

Just 111 companies have cost the world $28 TRILLION in climate damage

A study identifies 111 companies responsible for $28 trillion in climate damage, highlighting the role of fossil fuel companies in the climate crisis.
more#climate-change
fromWorldhistory
6 months ago

Fluid Geographies by K. Maria D. Lane (Book Review)

Settler colonialism fundamentally influenced New Mexico's water regulations, negating Indigenous knowledge.
This book is essential for understanding the intersection of water management, colonial history, and Indigenous rights.
fromNature
7 months ago

Reply to: Limitations of ice cores in reconstructing temperature seasonality - Nature

The article underscores the significance of interdisciplinary collaboration among researchers to enhance understanding of climate issues.
fromWIRED
11 months ago

Urban Birds Are Harboring Antibiotic-Resistant Bacteria

Wild birds in urban areas carry antibiotic-resistant bacteria, posing health risks to humans and livestock.
Research highlights the connection between antimicrobial resistance in urban wildlife and potential impacts on public health.
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