“Extending existing frameworks that are inherently limiting, to include people they were not originally meant to include is incredibly difficult, but the end goal is what motivates me and seems so rewarding.”~ Dr. Simone H. Stewart, Senior Industrial Policy Specialist in Climate & Energy Policy at the National Wildlife Federation (NWF), Global CO2 Initiative (GCI) Advisory Board Member. Simone, the newest member…
“We have to be hopeful, because being hopeful helps shape what we do, and how we address this challenge. …(I)f we think that we can solve it, and that we can create a more prosperous future, a safer climate, and a more habitable planet, then that’s the only way that we’re going to do it.”…
“Leadership for Turning Climate Anxiety into Action” class organizes U-M wide contest Creativity has an important role to play in inspiring and expressing emotions surrounding climate change. The University of Michigan (U-M) has a proud tradition of offering creative classes in which students can get unique real world experience. The School for Environment and Sustainability…
We mapped the pros and cons of each and found clear winners and losers New publication by the Global CO2 Initiative’s Director, Volker Sick, details research pointing to the best and worse carbon capture projects. Capturing carbon dioxide from the air or industries and recycling it can sound like a win-win climate solution. The greenhouse gas…
” I see a growing sense of urgency in our field… I see less patience for the status quo, more disdain for virtue signaling, and a push to shift from talk to action.” ~ Melissa Zaksek Associate Director, Research, the Frederick A. and Barbara M. Erb Environmental Management Institute Previously, Melissa worked for the University of Michigan’s Graham Sustainability Institute and for the U.S. Forest…
“Michigan is now a climate action leader, and that’s reason for even more hope. It shows we all – students, staff, faculty, citizens – can make a difference, and we’ll keep making a difference.” ~Dean Jonathan T. Overpeck This newsletter features Dr. Jonathan T. Overpeck, the Samuel A. Graham Dean of the University of Michigan School for Environment and…
