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Bill Gates is letting college students download his climate-change book for free

Bill Gates wants more college students to read his latest book, so he’s letting them do it for free. Read more

First published by | October 28, 2021 | Environment | 0 responses

To thank or not to thank: students in divestment fight

Experts say crediting students for their climate advocacy is wise. But institutions tend to minimize the role campus activists may have played in helping them decide to divest from fossil fuels. Read more

First published by | October 25, 2021 | Environment | 0 responses

College strips name ‘Linnaeus’ from its 125-acre arboretum, citing ‘scientific racism’

Gustavus Adolphus College has removed the name of prominent scientist Carl Linnaeus from the title of its arboretum, citing “scientific racism” as the motivation behind the move. Read more

First published by | October 19, 2021 | Environment | 0 responses

Could a ‘carbon coin’ solve the climate crisis?

Dealing with climate change can seem impossibly costly. By all accounts, the toll will be many trillions of dollars annually for many years to come. Read more

First published by | October 13, 2021 | Environment | 0 responses

Facebook to act on illegal sale of Amazon rainforest

Facebook says it will begin clamping down on the illegal sale of protected areas of the Amazon rainforest on its site Read more

First published by | October 8, 2021 | Environment | 0 responses

‘Everyone is really nervous’: UK teachers on going back to school

Six teachers discuss their hopes and Covid concerns as classes resume after the summer holidays Read more

First published by | August 31, 2021 | Environment | 0 responses

‘Doomsday Glacier’ may not catastrophically collapse after all, UMich study finds

The Thwaites Glacier, an ice shelf in Western Antarctica the size of Florida, may thin out gradually as it melts, rather than fracturing and causing a catastrophic chain reaction, according to a study led by University of Michigan scientists. Read more

First published by | August 17, 2021 | Environment | 0 responses

Oklahoma schools vow to defy state’s anti-critical race theory law

At least three Oklahoma school districts “that serve mostly students of color” have indicated they will defy the state’s fledgling anti-critical race theory (CRT) law. Read more

First published by | August 9, 2021 | Environment | 0 responses

Birmingham Southern College imposes $500 fee on unvaccinated students

Though the college has over $100,000 remaining in available HEER money, the school states its policy is due to a 'lack of federal funds.' Read more

First published by | August 3, 2021 | Environment | 0 responses

Is it time to retreat?

June’s record-breaking heat wave left more than 40 million Americans sweltering in temperatures over 100 degrees Fahrenheit

First published by | July 19, 2021 | Environment | 0 responses