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Environmental science majors study the science behind environmental challenges like climate change, pollution, and habitat destruction.
An urban studies major focuses on the design and management of cities, opening doors to a career in city planning, environmental consulting, or community development.
"I believe that urban studies programs are becoming more and more important to the climate movement," said Maria Biskup, director of Fordham's undergraduate urban studies program.
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A customized collection of grant news from foundations and the federal government from around the Web.
Russia's invasion of Ukraine exposed Europe's dangerous reliance on Russian fossil fuels.China is rapidly positioning itself as a global leader in military clean energy innovation.Europe can lead the...more
EIB backs Africa Finance Corporation $750m Climate Resilient Infrastructure Fund.Fund aims to accelerate climate adaptation in Africa by embedding resilience measures at every stage of infrastructure...more
84% of production emissions come from ammonia synthesis, which typically runs on natural gas.Green ammonia is viewed as the most sustainable option, achieving near-zero emissions in production.The...more
Department of Energy's (DOE's) Energy Earthshots Initiative set technical and financial goals for key clean energy challenges.The initiative has a portfolio of eight "shots" for technologies like...more
Technology parks can provide innovators, corporates, and the public sector a physical nexus point to access necessary resources to accelerate innovation.Parks provide resources including equipment,...more
Climate finance is the study of how financial markets and their participants are affected by climate change.Many securities represent claims on long-term cash flows that can be affected by future...more
Trump Administration Policies Create Challenges for Nonprofits - NonProfit PRO.Center for Effective Philanthropy surveyed 585 nonprofit leaders from February 3 to 21.85% of nonprofit leaders cited...more
Katja is the Head of Client Experience, Insights and Development at Standard Chartered Bank.She is known for her fierce determination, clarity of purpose, and unwavering commitment to uplifting women...more
Innovative finance: Shining a light for clean energy in humanitarian settings | NRC A new NORCAP white paper highlights innovative finance as a way to close this gap and improve access to clean...more
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Philanthropy Shaping A New Miami
Many people, organizations and businesses in Miami are actively committed to philanthropy. As Javier Alberto Soto, president and CEO of the Miami Foundation, puts it, “Miami is home to a young, diverse demographic that’s looking for ways to get involved, ways to improve our community that aren’t traditional, like a formal gala.”