Events
ENVS Colloquium: Climate engineering: what do we know, what do we still need to know, and should we know it?
https://american.zoom.us/j/95924081596?pwd=QU83aHpYTXNpcEdhbTYwdEF2d0d3dz09 Climate engineering (or climate intervention, or geoengineering) is a topic that is gaining prominence in mainstream climate policy discourse, especially as the chance of remaining below 1.5 ºC of warming above preindustrial levels fades. It is defined as any deliberate, large scale intervention in the climate system aimed at reducing the harmful effects of […]
A Sectoral Approach to Climate Mitigation – Introduction: Why Take a Sectoral Approach to Mitigation?
Why take a sectoral approach to mitigation? How can this complement other approaches to mitigation, such as the traditional approach, based on emissions as measured by nation? Which sectors offer greater possibilities, which are less promising, and why? Eisenstadt will introduce the series, Orvis will discuss these questions and how Energy Innovation addresses them, and […]
Game Changers in Sustainability: Seth Goldman
Seth Goldman is Co-Founder and Chief Change Agent of Eat the Change®, a planet-friendly snack brand that helps people ‘Snack to the Future™’. Eat the Change® recently launched Just Ice Tea, a line of organic bottled tea to go along with the company’s mushroom jerky and carrot snacks. Seth is also the Co-founder of PLNT Burger, Honest […]
CECE Colloquium: Indigenous sovereignties
Hall of Science 113 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesHall of Science- 113 This colloquium brings together scholars from AU CAS – CRGC and the Washington College of Law to share their research, careers, and visions for the intersections of Indigenous sovereignties (over lands, identities, cultures), ecologies (waters, biodiversity, foodways, and more) and law (to protect and uplift Indigenous rights in the US and […]
ENVS colloquium
Hall of Science 113 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United States
Report Launch: Climate Change, Migration, and Indigenous and Tribal Peoples
Spring Valley Building Room 545 4801 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesHosted by CLALS and Global Americans and co-sponsored with the Center for Environment, Community, and Equity and the Immigration Lab, join us for a discussion of Global American's new report on climate change with subject experts from both Global Americans and CLALS.
GameChangers in sustainability: Anthony Capuano
Anthony Capuano is the chief executive officer of Marriott International, Inc. In his role, Mr. Capuano presides over the world’s largest hospitality company and some of the most iconic brands in travel. Mr. Capuano joined Marriott in 1995 and was instrumental in its steady growth over the years which culminated in the acquisition of Starwood Hotels & […]
ENVS colloquium: Renewable Energy
Hall of Science 113 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFeaturing Brian Keane (SmartPower)
ENVS colloquium: methane, wetland, and biogeochemistry
Hall of Science 113 4400 Massachusetts Ave NW, Washington, District of Columbia, United StatesFeaturing Genevieve Noyce (SERC)