In the summer of 2018, a Southern Resident Killer Whale (SRKW) known as J-35 lost her newborn calf shortly after birth. She captured headlines around the world when she proceeded to carry it with her over an unprecedented 17-day, 1000-mile “tour of grief.” J-35’s calf was just one of three …
Cities lead on local sustainability action As climate action has stalled at the national level here in the United States, a growing number of local and regional governments are making commitments to lead the world into a sustainable future. ICLEI – Local Governments for Sustainability is one of the leading …
By Isabelle Legare, M.S. in Environmental Policy 2021 I am often asked: “Why are you studying environmental policy?” This is a loaded question because there are so many different ways to answer it. The other day, however, I had a revelation. I attended a Facebook live event on PFAS (a …
Putting Theory into Practice The Arctic is the fastest-warming place on Earth. It’s one thing to learn about rapid climate change as a Bard CEP Climate Science and Policy graduate student from textbooks and classroom discussions. It’s a wholly more impactful experience to directly contribute toward advancing our scientific understanding …
As a graduate student and a young professional, I’ve debated at what scale I should focus my environmental efforts. Global climate change and environmental degradation threaten individuals and have forced a global reckoning. I’ve oscillated between believing in sweeping international movements and finding hope in making changes I can see …
This summer, I’m working at Lauren Enright’s start-up business, Axiom Climate, as a Corporate Water Policy Research Consultant. The word “axiom” by definition is a statement which is of self-evident truth, accepted without controversy. The work Lauren and I have done so far explores some of the self-evident truths of …
Before George Floyd. Before Breonna Taylor. Before Ahmaud Arbery. Before Elijah McClain. Before such devastating and horrific acts of violent racism and police misconduct renewed a sense of urgency for justice for Black lives, Sustainable CT has recognized the critical importance of anti-racism work at the municipal level since …
Through my research fellowship with the National Hydropower Association (NHA), I have gained a deeper understanding of the largely untapped opportunity for renewable energy revolution and climate crisis action through hydroelectricity. Engagement with a professional experience such as this is required to complete my master’s degree in climate science and …
Climate Change is one of the global challenges facing humanity. Climate disasters due to global warming have occurred almost everywhere. Yet, the world is still discussing how we might solve the problem, what action to take, and most of all, who is responsible? If we delay action, if humans allow …
I’m interning with the Town and Village of Rhinebeck and analyzing their environmental policies—at a critical time in an uncertain COVID-19 world.
