Climate Issues
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Finnish Lapland: authentically inauthentic or something altogether more wicked? , articleWhen it comes to climate change, the Arctic displays some of its most dramatic effects. Dr. Michael Mortimer introduces us to the Finnish Lapland and the many challenges that make it a fascinating destination for students of sustainability.
Date: Aug 16, 2022 -
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Tourist vs. tourist: Forget future generations, what do we do now? , articleAs many of us are packing our bags for summer getaways or going through pictures of recent trips, it is important to take a moment to reflect on the impacts of our travel choices. A seasoned world traveler, CLiGS Founding Director Dr. Michael Mortimer offers a perspective on the sustainability of tourism in the long term and now.
Date: Jul 19, 2022 -
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CLiGS Global Study returns with a first-time trip to the Baltic Sea , articleFor the first time in two years, MNR students traveled on a Global Study trip, and to a new pairing of destinations—Finland and Estonia—where they learned about how governments and industries are transforming economies and landscapes in response to global warming.
Date: Jun 21, 2022 -
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Barcelona: Contrasts and contradictions in the city by the sea , articleBarcelona is on the itinerary for two MNR Global Study experiences this year. Associate Dean Dr. Michael Mortimer talks about what makes this city a great destination for students of sustainability, as well as one of his favorite cities in the world.
Date: May 10, 2022 -
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A new MNR (Online) course explores human security and environmental justice , articleIn the fall semester, Dr. Marcy Schnitzer will offer a new course for Virginia Tech MNR (Online) students: Human Security and Environmental Justice. The course examines environmental justice issues through the lens of human security, and is part of a suite of courses focused on environmental security.
Date: Apr 05, 2022 -
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A new course teaches sustainability students how to manage risk, rationally , article“We face risks every day and we make decisions about which risks to ignore, which to assess and manage in systematic ways, and which to panic about,” says Dr. Paul Wagner. “This is critical for fields such as global sustainability which confront challenges of understanding, identifying, and communicating risks across cultures.”
Date: Mar 15, 2022 -
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MNR students to study carbon capture, geothermal energy, and more in the Land of Fire and Ice , articleIceland, a global leader in the development of renewable energy and sustainable fisheries, is a new Global Study location for Virginia Tech’s MNR graduate students. Meet Dr. Marc Stern, the faculty lead on Global Study Iceland, and learn more about what to expect from the experience.
Date: Mar 08, 2022 -
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Regenerative travel: reducing environmental impact is just the beginning , articleRegenerative travel is the only way for the tourism industry to build back better and that is what travelers are asking for, writes Makayla Haertel, a recent graduate of the Executive Master of Natural resources (XMNR) program.
Date: Mar 01, 2022 -
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OMNR alum Megha Khadka strives to ensure a sustainable future for the Gulf Coast , articleOnline MNR alumna Megha Khadka imagines a sustainable future for the Gulf Coast of the United States in her new role at the National Academies of Sciences, Engineering and Medicine.
Date: Nov 09, 2021 -
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How do we save global forests? A call to action from the Global Forest Summit , article“If only tropical deforestation were a country today, it would be the third largest C02 emitter behind China and the United States. Stopping deforestation is an absolute priority.” Online MNR student Todd Waldron reflects on the current state of global forests.
Date: Sep 07, 2021
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Student Spotlights
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