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Article ItemFrom coastal city to high-altitude agriculture: a look at Argentina’s climate challenges , article
Argentina is full of diverse landscapes and cultures, all subject to the harsh effects of climate change. MNR students venture to the Land of Silver to explore climate adaptation at global, federal, and local levels.
Date: 01/24/2023 -
Article ItemThe case for direct air capture , article
As part of addressing the climate crisis, Executive MNR alum Abhinav Kumar makes the case for Direct Air Capture (DAC) as a permanent and immediate carbon offset solution.
Date: 01/17/2023 -
Article ItemHumor, storytelling, and empathy: Dr. Joe Albert on what makes a leader stand out , article
Joe Albert is a leadership coach, consultant, trainer, and Professor of Practice in Virginia Tech’s Master of Natural Resources program. We sat down with him to discuss what makes a good leader, and why it’s so important to have strong leadership in the sustainability field.
Date: 01/10/2023 -
Article ItemThe importance of ESG in meeting climate goals, with MNR graduate Lia Luczynski , article
With public health, climate, and social justice crises on the rise, more companies are prioritizing ESG strategies as a way to measure their impact on people and the environment. MNR graduate Lia Luczynski discusses why corporate responsibility is an important aspect of sustainability.
Date: 01/03/2023 -
Article ItemAn XMNR student reflects on psychological resilience to climate anxiety , article
The end of year can be a great time to reflect: on the lessons we've learned from the past, as well as our plans and hopes for the future. As a part of a classroom discussion on psychological resilience in the face of the continuing climate crisis, XMNR student Chris Gibson reflects on the topic by sharing a story of lessons learned early in his career.
Date: 12/20/2022 -
Article ItemSupply chain management: three pillars for every sustainability leader , article
Supply chains are more than just products and transportation—they are dynamic systems that involve people, processes, information, and nature. Associate Professor of Practice Donna Palumbo-Miele shares the three pillars of sustainability that every supply chain leader should know.
Date: 12/13/2022 -
Article ItemWater security—the humanity of it all , article
Water is a critical precondition for enduring human prosperity, but who owns it? Center Founder Dr. Michael Mortimer reflects on the ways water security is provided or guaranteed and the questions water rights raise in communities.
Date: 12/06/2022 -
Article ItemAlums share insights and tips for sustainability careers in the government, business, and nonprofit sectors , article
We are thankful for our incredible alums who make a difference in the world every single day. Ten of them shared their time and advice last month in the “Exploring Sustainability Careers” webinar series, co-hosted by our Career Coaches.
Date: 11/22/2022 -
Article ItemField investigation: Holding polluters accountable with MNR graduate Aundi Mevoli , article
MNR graduate Aundi Mevoli shows us that preserving the health of San Francisco Bay is no easy feat—it requires a bit of detective work and a lot of commitment. Aundi shares how her experience in the MNR program has helped her in a major career shift.
Date: 11/15/2022 -
Article ItemExamining the human dimensions of sustainability with Dr. Courtney Kimmel , article
What’s a green job? According to Dr. Courtney Kimmel, every job is a green job. All it takes is critical thinking and a different way of framing the issues. “You don’t have to be a sustainability professional to be a sustainability practitioner,” she says.
Date: 11/08/2022
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