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2020s, Middlebury College, Academic Excellence, Environment, Faculty
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.
2020s, Academic Excellence, Environment, Faculty, Science & Tech
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.
2020s, Environment, Faculty, Politics & Government, Science & Tech
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
2020s, Middlebury College, Environment, Faculty, Science & Tech
A vast new study finds there are 70 percent fewer wild animals sharing the earth with us than there were in 1970.
Middlebury College, Academic Excellence, Environment, Faculty, Science & Tech
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.
2010s, Alumni, Entrepreneurship, Environment, Science & Tech
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.
2020s, Middlebury College, Access, Alumni, Environment, Experience
Connor Wertz ’22 came to Middlebury with an interest in the environment. He is leaving as an experienced environmental activist excited to be part of advancing the climate movement.
Middlebury College, Environment, Faculty
The Boston Globe examines the phenomenon of older people getting involved in movements for climate justice and voting rights.
2010s, Middlebury College, Alumni, Environment, Science & Tech
Tik Root ’12 reports on the future of electric snowmobiles.
Middlebury College, Arts, Language, Culture, Environment, Faculty, Politics & Government, Science & Tech
Psychology professor Barbara Hofer uses the film Don’t Look Up to illustrate several myths that feed science denial
