Beyond Atomic Fusion
In a New Yorker column, Schumann Distinguished Scholar Bill McKibben invites us to widen our imaginations on what sustainable energy and economies might look like, beyond recent breakthroughs in fusion technology.
Stories
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Buzzword Problems for the Climate Movement
At the 2022 United Nations climate conference, the Biden administration and other entities pledged to fight climate change using “nature-based solutions.” Food studies professor Molly Anderson
Trombulak Sanctuary
The College has named a 60-acre parcel on the eastern edge of campus in honor of Professor Emeritus of Biology and Environmental Studies Steve Trombulak, who retired in 2019 after a 34-year career.
A Fast-Emptying Ark
A vast new study finds there are 70 percent fewer wild animals sharing the earth with us than there were in 1970.
See Beyond the Greenwashing
Lizzie Horvitz ’10 appeared on the TODAY Show to give ratings for commonly used green products and advice on how to make the most of eco-friendly products.
Drinking Water Hazards
What are PFAS, and why is the EPA warning about them in drinking water? Assistant Professor of Environmental Health Kate Crawford explains in this piece from the Conversation.
The Compleat Angler
Trout Unlimited president and CEO Chris Wood ’88 is being honored as a 2022 inductee into the National Fresh Water Fishing Hall of Fame for his conservation work.
Art for the Earth
Bread Loaf student and multimedia artist Himali Singh Soin ’08 is using her art to raise awareness and funds for ecological and community sustainability in the Himalayas.
Working for People—and the Planet
For nearly three decades, Terry Kellogg ’94 has worked and studied at the intersection of business and the environment. His focus areas have included forestry, mining, renewable energy and sustainable business practices writ large at the Timberland Company, 1% for the Planet, and now Helios Climate Ventures.