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How ‘Fortress Conservation’ is Threatening Indigenous Peoples
Webinar: How ‘Fortress Conservation’ is Threatening Indigenous Peoples In-Person Conversation with Reception, Ford Family Auditorium Ford Foundation Center for Social Justice 320 E 43rd St, New York, NY 10017 Livestream of the conversation on Grist’s Facebook page. Resources: Grist: Human …
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John Jay College Receives STARS Silver Rating for Achievements in Sustainability
John Jay College recently earned a “Silver” rating in recognition of its sustainability achievements by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS, AASHE’s Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System, measures and encourages sustainability in all …
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How CUNY is Reducing GHG Emissions and Promoting Solar Energy
Recording of an April 14, 2021 webinar hosted by the Environmental Justice and Sustainability Program. Speakers are Tria Case, CUNY Executive Director of Sustainability and Energy Conservation, and Laurie Reilly, Sustainable CUNY Director of Communications about the Sustainability Programs at …
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Activist letter to support NYC just retrofitting of buildings
Did you know that 70% of NYC’s massive climate pollution comes from oil and gas energy used to power buildings? Yes, much of that pollution is the result of wasted energy. For example, that moment during the winter when your …
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Endangered Species
by Alexnder Schlutz Right by the barricades on the north-east corner of 5th avenue and 57th street, where the unending throng of protesters united in the NYC Women’s march was dispersed by the NYPD, just a few tantalizing blocks short …
Environmental Justice: Art and Protecting Wildlife
By Yichun Luo In 2008, I started my academic experience at John Jay College. While exploring the study of justice, I found myself also becoming interested in visual art. My first studio art class was Introduction to Drawing taught by …
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The Fight for Change in Asthma Alley
Joanne Guerra SUS 200 THE FIGHT FOR CHANGE IN ASTHMA ALLEY When you’re born and raised in New York City you learn to deal with all kinds of smells. Smells that range from sizzling scrumptious pizza to week-old garbage. …
Volunteer day to care for Highbridge Forest in Manhattan
The Highbridge Forest Crew works to remove invasive plants from the park and to care for recently planted native trees. As part of the Forest Crew. you will learn basic invasive and native plant identification, proper removal techniques, and an …
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Foraging tour in Central Park with Wildman Steve Brill
Learn what you can pick and eat from Central Park on this four-hour tour. Central Park, always a great park for foraging, is spectacular in early summer. There are many terrific herbs, greens, and berries in season– all at the same …
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