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Climate Change is Here

The consequences of the erratic weather patterns that accompany climate change don’t just stop at a loss in comfort – they have the potential to manifest into survival threats in the form of drought, flood, and heat waves that have … Continue reading

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Climate Change

With every passing season the threats that climate change presents become more evident. The Baruch community itself experienced the devastating effects of climate change when Hurricane Sandy ripped through the streets of New York. Hurricane Sandy left hundreds of thousands … Continue reading

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Overpopulation Is Not the Problem

While many may construe our burgeoning population as a huge sustainability issue, Erle C. Ellis argues that there is no limit to our resources and that we need not worry about overpopulation and the planets’ carrying capacity; advancements in social … Continue reading

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